What are uterus transplants, who donates their uterus, and what are the risks?
The opportunity to conceive, carry and give birth to a biologically related child is a deep desire for many women and their partners. Since the…
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Pig heart transplant success in brain-dead recipients
The organs came from animals that had been genetically modified to help prevent graft rejection, the researchers say.
Uterus transplants ‘safe and effective’ for treating infertility
US outcome data for 33 women show more than half had a live birth.
‘Preserved’ liver successfully transplanted for first time
The landmark procedure opens the door for organ transplantation to become elective surgery, the Swiss doctors say.
Mystery surrounds death of first pig-heart transplant patient
The surgeon who performed the transplant says porcine cytomegalovirus may have contributed to the man's death, but it is still not known.
Exposure to immunosuppressant tied to cancer risk after liver transplant
Findings from a multicentre study suggest strategies are needed to minimise exposure and screen patients post-transplant.
First pig-to-human heart transplant patient dies
The 57-year-old American began deteriorating several days ago, after taking part in the world-first procedure in January.
Doctors transplant pig’s heart into patient in world first
A 57-year-old man is recovering after what surgeons say is a world first in transplantation.
Organ transplant recipients risk multiple skin cancers: study
These patients need diligent dermatological follow-up, researchers say.
DAAs drive down liver transplant rate: First study
Universal access to the antivirals appears to have turned the tide of hepatis C-related transplantation, gastroenterologists say.
