Xenotransplantation

Published: 14th May, 2024

Context

The first recipient of a modified pig kidney transplant (Xenotransplantation) passed away, around two months after the surgery was carried out. However, his death was not linked to the transplant operation.

About Xenotransplantation

Xenotransplantation involves transplanting organs or tissues from nonhuman animals into humans to treat various medical conditions.
It addresses the shortage of donor organs and aims to save lives by providing alternative sources for transplantation.
Xenotransplantation encompasses procedures where live cells, tissues, or organs from nonhuman animals are transplanted into human recipients.

Fact Box: Organ donation in India

Organs from deceased donors accounted for nearly 8% of all transplants in 2022 in the country.
The number of transplants has increased over the years.
The total number of deceased organ transplants climbed from 837 in 2013 to 2,765 in 2022.
The total number of organ transplants – with organs from both deceased and living donors – increased from 4,990 in 2013 to 15,561 in 2022.
India conducts the third highest number of transplants in the world.
Every year, an estimated 1.5-2 lakh people need a kidney transplant. Only around 10,000 got one in 2022. Of the 80,000 people who required a liver transplant, less than 3,000 got one in 2022. And, of the 10,000 who needed a heart transplant.
Regulations: Organ donation in India is regulated by the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994, which was amended in 2011.

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