Organ transplant gives a new life to humans, but it is difficult for anyone to survive for a long time after transplanting a pig's kidney, although an American woman proved it by surviving for more than 2 months.

Pig Kidney Transplant: A woman from the US state of Alabama has become the longest-living person after a pig organ transplant. She achieved this amazing feat by crossing the limit of 2 months. This is truly a great success in medical science, not only for the woman but for everyone. This woman who is alive with genetically modified pig organs has surprised everyone. She calls herself a 'superwoman', this kind of organ raises hopes for the future of transplantation. Her unique case is giving new wings to the possibilities of life-saving innovation.

The woman was on dialysis for 2 decades.

This is the story of Towana Looney who completed 61 days on 28 January 2025 after pig kidney transplant. This woman was on dialysis for the last 2 decades. A new turn came in her life when she became the 5th person in America to receive a life saving organ.

Woman raises new hopes

Dr. Robert Montgomery of NYU Langone Health, who led the organ transplant, said, "Luni says she is very happy with her recovery, her kidney function is completely normal." Doctors hope that Luni's new kidney will work for years, giving a new hope to people waiting in line for organ transplant.

Why are scientists transplanting pig organs?

Scientists are increasingly looking to genetically modified pigs to tackle the severe shortage of human organs used for transplants. More than 100,000 people in the US already remain on waiting lists for matching organs, and most of them die before it's too late. Pigs are genetically modified so that their organs better match human biology. This should improve their chances of a transplant, making it a revolutionary discovery in transplant medicine as it will be considered a 'renewable source' for organs.

New hope in medical science

Towana Looney's success has given rise to the entire field of xenotransplantation, that is, saving human lives by transplanting animal organs. Researchers learn from Looney's case in designing future studies, and Looney's success is allowing scientists to prepare for formal trials of pig organ transplants, which should begin soon.

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