Man receives world’s first pig lung transplant in groundbreaking medical procedure

Man receives world’s first pig lung transplant in groundbreaking medical procedure

Substantial challenges remain before clinical transplantation of animal lungs, researchers say

A genetically modified pig lung was transplanted for the first time into a human man last year. (iStock)

Although the man was brain-dead after experiencing a cerebral hemorrhage, the lung survived for nine days. (iStock)

The doctors said further research is needed before clinical translation can occur. (iStock)