Patient Survives Nine Months With Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney

A patient successfully lived for a record nine months with a genetically engineered pig kidney before transitioning to a human organ transplant.

This medical milestone, confirmed on September 4, 2026, demonstrates the viability of xenotransplantation as a bridge for patients awaiting human donor organs.

The procedure marks a significant advancement in addressing the global shortage of transplantable kidneys, with researchers now analyzing long-term immune response data.