

A Pig Kidney Was Just Transplanted Into a Human Body, and It Is Still Working
Aug 30, 2023
Groundbreaking experiment with a pig kidney transplanted into a brain-dead human; Surgeon's personal journey and motivation for xenotransplants; Challenges in organ transplantation and the potential of pig xenotransplants; Difficulties and possibilities of pig to human xenotransplantation; Causes of heart transplant failure and the importance of pig organ transplant trials.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
A Surgeon's Personal Experience and Motivation for Xenotransplants
03:02 • 2min
Addressing the Unmet Need for Organ Supply
05:06 • 2min
Challenges and Potential of Pig to Human Xenotransplantation
06:40 • 3min
Causes of Heart Transplant Failure and the Importance of Pig Organ Transplant Trials
09:45 • 2min