Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days

A US man has achieved a medical milestone by successfully living with a transplanted pig kidney for 271 days (nine months), setting a new record for xenotransplantation. This breakthrough demonstrates the viability of using genetically modified animal organs as a solution for patients awaiting human organ transplants. The achievement represents significant progress in addressing the critical shortage of available organs for transplantation.