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Rick Slayman is a lucky man. Thanks to doctors willing to think outside the box, he is alive and home after he received a lifesaving transplant using a genetically modified pig kidney. 

That’s right – a pig kidney. He is the first living recipient. The groundbreaking surgery took place last month. 

The transplant was performed at Massachusetts General Hospital. Slayman is 62 years old. He was diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease last year. 

Two weeks after the surgery, he was released and went home. It’s impossible not to be amazed at medical innovation and what is possible today.  

The hospital shared a statement on social media when he was released. Slayman is doing well.

Slayman expressed his gratitude in a statement. 

“This moment – leaving the hospital today with one of the cleanest bills of health I’ve had in a long time – is one I wished would come for many years,” Slayman shared. “Now, it’s a reality and one of the happiest moments of my life.”

“I’m excited to resume spending time with my family, friends, and loved ones free from the burden of dialysis that has affected my quality of life for many years,” he continued, thanking his team of surgeons for the care he received. “Lastly, I want to thank anyone who has seen my story and sent well-wishes, especially patients waiting for a kidney transplant. Today marks a new beginning not just for me, but for them, as well. My recovery is progressing smoothly and I ask for privacy at this time.”



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