Richard Slayman: A Pioneer in Xenotransplantation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Richard Slayman |
| Age | 62 |
| Date of Transplant | March 2024 |
| Location | Massachusetts General Hospital |
| Type of Transplant | Genetically modified pig kidney |
| Health Condition | End-stage kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension |
| Previous Transplant | Human kidney transplant in 2018 (failed after 5 years) |
| Dialysis Frequency | Three times a week |
| Post-Transplant Progress | Kidney functioned well, no need for dialysis, walked within days, released on April 3 |
| Date of Death | Two months post-transplant (May 2024) |
| Cause of Death | Not directly linked to the transplant |