A patient received two kidneys and a liver from a genetically modified pig in China, marking the first successful multi-organ xenotransplantation and a major advance in addressing organ shortage. The procedure demonstrates the viability of cross-species transplantation and could expand the donor pool for millions waiting for transplants worldwide.
Semafor.com · Sunday, 7 June 2026
A patient received two kidneys and a whole liver from a pig, the first example of multi-organ xenotransplantation.
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