First transplant of a pig kidney on a man in Boston: Richard Slayman, the patient, has returned home

The patient: «One of the happiest moments of my life»

This was communicated by the management of the US hospital, the largest university hospital of Harvard Medical School, which also published a long statement from the patient:
«Leaving the hospital today with a letter of resignation certifying my best health in a long time is what I have wanted to come for many years – writes Slayman -. Now it's a reality and one of the happiest moments of my life. I want to thank everyone at Massachusetts General Hospital who cared for me before and after my historic transplant, especially Dr. Williams, Dr. Riella, Dr. Kawai and the many nurses who cared for me every day of my life. my stay.”

“The care I received was exceptional and I entrust my life to the doctors at Mass General Brigham Health System. I'm excited to start spending time with my family againmy friends and loved ones without the weight of dialysis which has affected my quality of life for many years. Finally, I want to thank everyone who saw my story and sent me well wishes, especially the patients waiting for a kidney transplant. Today marks a new beginning not only for me, but for them too. My recovery is going smoothly and, at the moment, I ask for my privacy to be respected”, concludes the patient who wanted to be photographed.