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Earlier this year, surgeons carried out pig kidney transplants in living people for the first time. Richard Slayman, 62, and Lisa Pisano, 54, were the first two recipients of these transplants. Slayman died of an unexpected cardiac event unrelated to his transplant, while Pisano's kidney failed due to complications with her heart pump.
Looney, who had previously donated a kidney to her mother, developed kidney failure after a pregnancy complication. Despite being on the national waiting list for a kidney transplant since 2017, she couldn't find a suitable match due to high levels of harmful antibodies in her blood. The successful xenotransplantation has given her a second chance at life.
The success of Looney's operation marks a significant advancement in xenotransplantation. However, the journey is far from over, with further research and trials needed to ensure the safety and efficacy of such procedures.
I am overjoyed, Looney said at a press conference Tuesday morning. I'm blessed to have received this gift, a second chance at life.
