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Pig kidney worked for 271 days in patient's body

Observador4 September 2026 at 12:14

Tim Andrews suffers from end-stage kidney disease caused by type 2 diabetes, with his kidneys already in complete failure. The man was 66 years old when he received the pig kidney transplant.

The pig kidney worked for 271 days in the patient's body, demonstrating the viability of this experimental approach for transplants.

This case represents a significant advancement in the field of xenotransplantation, using organs from animals in humans.

Tim Andrews has already found a new donor, suggesting that he is prepared for a next transplant when necessary.

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