July 9th 2024.
Lisa Pisano, a loving grandmother from New Jersey, passed away on Sunday after bravely undergoing a groundbreaking medical procedure that gave her hope for a better life. She was the first person to successfully receive a combined pig kidney and mechanical heart pump transplant, a feat that was hailed as a major milestone in the medical field.
In April, Lisa underwent two complex surgeries at a hospital in New York. The first was the gene-edited pig kidney transplant, followed by the insertion of a mechanical heart pump. Despite initial signs of improvement, Lisa's health took a turn for the worse, and her doctors had to remove the pig kidney 47 days later due to complications caused by her heart medications.
However, Lisa remained resilient and continued to use the heart pump while undergoing dialysis. Unfortunately, her condition deteriorated, and she eventually had to be placed in hospice care. Dr. Robert Montgomery, the surgeon who performed the groundbreaking surgeries, announced her passing on Tuesday and praised her for her bravery and positive attitude throughout the ordeal.
Lisa's journey began when she was diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease and heart failure, a condition that severely limited her quality of life. She knew that her only hope was to receive a kidney and heart transplant, but the shortage of human organ donations made it nearly impossible for her to find a suitable match.
When Lisa heard about the possibility of receiving a pig kidney and a mechanical heart pump, she saw it as a chance for a better life. She discussed it with her family and her husband, who had been her rock throughout her illness. Despite the risks, Lisa was determined to go through with the surgeries, knowing that even if it didn't work for her, it could potentially help someone else in need.
Lisa's procedure was only the second of its kind, with the first being performed on Richard Slayman at Massachusetts General Hospital in March. Sadly, Richard passed away due to a preexisting heart condition, not because of the transplant. Both surgeries were a step towards finding a viable alternative to human organ donations, which are in short supply. In the US alone, there are over 100,000 people waiting for a transplant, most of them in need of a kidney.
Lisa's courage and determination have left a lasting impact on the medical community, bringing us closer to a future where no one has to die for another person to live. She will always be remembered for her bravery, positivity, and her desire to help others. Lisa may have lost her battle, but her legacy will live on, inspiring hope and paving the way for future medical breakthroughs.
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