Transplant

Man receives human kidney transplant after surviving 271 days with gene-edited pig organ

Andrews was 66, had end-stage kidney disease, no suitable living donor, and a long anticipated wait time for a deceased donor when he underwent surgery in 2025 to receive a kidney from a pig.

Medical team performing surgery
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Bel Finkelstein with the medical team.

'Noble, extraordinary act': Seven-year-old receives life-saving transplant from fallen IDF soldier

Reuven (right) and Yonatan (left) recover at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital following the kidney transplant.

'Unbelievable full circle': Terror attack survivor’s kidney saves rescuer’s brother 24 years later


Rocket victim Michael Samara saves six lives with marathon organ donation

The lives of Israeli citizens were saved from organ transplants by Michael Samara, who died of wounds from an Iron Dome interception on Friday.

 Michael Samara, aged 27, died on August  9, 2024 from a failed interception of Hezbollah rocket.

Miraculous kidney donation between friends spans continents and save lives

The complex and sensitive cross-continental operation required coordination between senior officials in both countries.

 The proccess of bringing kindeys for transplant from the Czech Republic to Israel.

First pig-to-human kidney transplant performed in Boston

a 62-year-old man received a pig kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital. This landmark surgery represents a significant step forward in addressing the chronic shortage of organs for transplant.

Doctor lifting pig's kidney for transplant

Campaign at municipal election sites for organ donation registration

Those who get ADI cards also have priority when receiving a donated organ if they need one, said the chairman of Israel Transplant's Steering Committee.

Hands holding green organ transplant awareness ribbon (illustrative).

Israeli surgeon hopes to bring movement back to amputees from Oct. 7 massacre

Since October 7, Dr. Zvika Steinberger has treated severely injured patients with upper and lower limb injuries, some amputated and some saved from amputation.

 John Peck lost his limbs during an explosion on tour in Afghanistan with the US armed forces.

Five organs donated of reservist left braindead after tank overturned

The soldier donated a kidney in June.

 Rabbi Na’aran Eshhar, who was left braindead after his tank overturned while on reserve duty in Operation Swords of Iron

Israeli hospital can now use artificial heart device transplants

The left-ventrical-assist device (LVAD) helps pump blood from the lower left heart chamber, called the left ventricle, to the rest of the body.

 Tzafon Medical Center near Tiberias.

Adopted man discovers wife of six years is his biological sister

The truth came to light as the man underwent compatibility tests to determine his suitability as a kidney donor for his wife.

 Couple holding hands (illustrative)

Family of Yaniv brothers meet recipients of their donated, transplanted corneas

The meeting will take place at the Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus in Petah Tikva, where the transplant transplants took place. 

 Yaniv family with recipients and medical team who performed cornea transplants

Majority of Israelis would be willing to donate organs, study finds

The Israeli public's willingness to donate organs is now at 60%. The rest are mainly held back by the religious factor.

Hands holding green organ transplant awareness ribbon (illustrative).