In a groundbreaking medical advancement, Richard Slayman has become the first living person to receive a genetically edited pig kidney. Slayman, who had been on dialysis for years due to a shortage of human donor organs, was discharged from the hospital after a successful surgery and is now recovering at home.
The use of pig organs in transplantation has been under investigation as a potential solution to the organ shortage crisis. However, there have been setbacks in the past, with two previous heart transplant patients from gene-edited pigs dying shortly after surgery.
Fortunately, Slayman’s new kidney is functioning well and he is currently undergoing xenotransplantation tests. Although signs of organ rejection were detected, they were promptly treated with medications. Slayman will need frequent medical visits for monitoring and tests, but doctors are optimistic about his recovery and future health prospects.
The success of Slayman’s surgery has opened up new possibilities for organ transplantation and has given hope to many others on the waiting list. The medical community is closely watching his progress and the potential implications for future patients in need of life-saving transplants.
Stay tuned to The Puck Drop for further updates on Slayman’s journey and the latest advancements in medical science.
