Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record Setting 9 Months in a Patient Organ transplantation is often considered a patchwork solution, with patients waiting years or even decades for a suitable match.
The case of a woman who has been living with a pig kidney for over nine months without needing dialysis may seem remarkable, but it's not entirely surprising given the context.
The shortage of available kidneys in the US is a pressing issue. In 2025, fewer than 28,000 transplants were performed, while more than 95,000 people languished on waitlists.