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Discarded kidneys more viable than thought
Kidneys from deceased donors that have acute injuries are frequently discarded instead of being used for transplant. However, a Yale University-led study finds that such kidneys may be more viable than previously thought.
World's first successful penis transplant
South African doctors have successfully performed the world's first penis transplant on a 21-year-old man whose organ had been amputated three years ago after a botched circumcision. The nine-hour operation, which took place in December, was part of a pilot study by Tygerberg Hospital and the University of Stellenbosch to help the 250 or so young South African men who lose their penises each year after coming-of-age rituals go wrong.
Study looks at 25 years of transplants
Baylor College researchers analysed 25 years of organ transplant data up to 2012 to concluded organ transplantation saved 2.3m years of life in the US. Each transplant saved around 4.3 years of life.