Woman lives 130 days with pig kidney, shows progress in solving organ donor shortage
Independent - 11-Apr-2025Doctors say her case shows promise for future transplants
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Transplant surgeon at NYU Langone Health
Dr. Robert Montgomery is a pioneering transplant surgeon and director of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute in New York City, renowned for his groundbreaking work in organ transplantation. With expertise spanning living donor transplants, desensitization, and innovations like xenotransplantation using genetically modified pig organs, he has made significant strides in addressing organ shortages. A heart transplant recipient himself, Dr. Montgomery brings a deeply personal understanding to his work. He is widely recognized for advancing the field through research, education, and patient care, making him a leading figure in transforming the future of transplantation.
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