A breakthrough xenotransplantation ends in tragedy as the first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney passes away after nearly two months
A groundbreaking moment in medical history turned tragic as Richard Slayman, the first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, passed away at the age of 62, almost two months after the historic procedure took place. The Boston hospital where the transplant was carried out confirmed his death, emphasizing that it was not directly linked to the transplant itself. Slayman's journey marked a significant step in xenotransplantation, raising hopes for future organ transplant possibilities.
In a four-hour long surgery earlier in March at Massachusetts General Hospital, Slayman underwent the pioneering xenotransplant procedure, receiving a genetically-modified pig kidney. Despite the successful operation, his passing just seven weeks post-transplant highlights the complexities and risks involved in such innovative medical interventions.
Xenotransplantation, the process of transplanting living cells, tissues, or organs from one species to another, holds great promise for addressing organ shortages and saving lives. However, Slayman's case serves as a reminder of the challenges and uncertainties that accompany these groundbreaking medical advancements.
The world mourns the loss of Richard Slayman, a brave individual who embarked on a journey of hope and healing through a pioneering pig kidney transplant. His legacy will continue to inspire further research and advancements in the field of xenotransplantation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of organ donation and transplantation.
Richard Slayman died almost two months after the historic procedure, the Boston hospital where he had the transplant said Saturday. At 62, he had the ...
The first recipient of a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure.
The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.
Seven weeks after receiving the first-ever kidney transplant from a pig, a Massachusetts man died this weekend.
Earlier in March, Slayman underwent the successful four-hour xenotransplant surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and later was released in April.
Richard Slayman received the historic procedure in March. The hospital said it had “no indication” his death was related to the transplant.
Richard Slayman was the first living human to receive a genetically edited kidney from a pig, in a landmark xenotransplantation at Massachusetts General ...
Xenotransplantation is a procedure in which living cells, tissues or organs are transplanted from one species to another.
Richard Slayman, 62, passed post genetically modified pig kidney transplant. Richard was suffering with end-stage kidney disease. In 2018, he had a hu.
Massachusetts General Hospital did not say how Slayman died, but said there was no indication it "was the result of his recent transplant.”
Richard Rick Slayman, aged 62, etched his name in medical history on March 16 by becoming the first living individual to undergo such a transplant.
Richard Slayman got the first modified pig kidney transplant in March this year. Why are xenotransplantations done, and what complications can arise due to ...
The hospital said that there was “no indication” that the man's death was the result of the transplant.
The hospital that carried out the procedure two months prior says there's “no indication” that the transplant was related to his death.
Rick Slayman was the first person in the world to receive this pioneering surgery in March 2024.
Richard Slayman, the world's first recipient of a transplanted, genetically engineered pig kidney, has passed away at 62-years-old.
The pig kidney that was transplanted into Slayman was engineered by eGenesis, a biotech company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Scientists there removed ...
A 62-year-old man has died months after becoming the world's first living recipient of a genetically edited pig kidney transplant, hailed as a medical ...