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Introduction Organ transplantation has long been a critical medical procedure, offering hope and extended life to those suffering from organ failure. However, the shortage of viable organs poses a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. In a groundbreaking development, a team of surgeons in Boston, United States, has achieved a remarkable feat by successfully transplanting a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient. (Image Source: Google) The Surgical Triumph A Historic Surgery The surgical team in Boston accomplished a medical milestone by performing the world's first successful transplantation of a genetically-engineered pig kidney into a human recipient. Patient Profile: Richard Slayman Richard Slayman, a 62-year-old individual battling end-stage kidney disease, underwent this revolutionary surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Operation Details The intricate surgery, lasting four hours, was led by skilled surgeons at MGH, providing a glimmer of hope for ...