Man who got first pig kidney transplant dies after two months, hospital confirms.
Richard “Rick” Slayman, 62, underwent the groundbreaking procedure in March due to end-stage kidney disease.
Massachusetts General Hospital states his death wasn’t linked to the transplant.
Slayman’s family remembers him as a source of hope and inspiration for transplant patients worldwide.
While the operation was a milestone, previous attempts with pig organs have been unsuccessful.
This case adds to ongoing research in xenotransplantation, but challenges remain in preventing organ rejection.
Source: Adapted from BBC News.
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