Pig Kidney Breakthrough: A Lifeline for Those in Need? The medical world has witnessed a remarkable breakthrough with the successful transplantation of a genetically modified pig kidney into a human patient.
The recipient, Tim Andrews, a 66 year old New Hampshire resident suffering from end stage kidney disease, underwent the procedure in January 2025 and lived without dialysis for nearly nine months.
This pioneering procedure marks a significant step towards addressing the crippling shortage of human organs available for transplant.