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Organ Transplant Evolution

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  • 1961

    1961
    The first kidney transplant is done

  • 1966

    1966
    The first pancreas transplant is done

  • 1967

    1967
    The first liver and heart transplants are done

  • 1968

    1968
    The organization OPO or organ procurement organization is formed. The first organ donor card is also legally approved

  • 1971

    1971
    The first lung transplant is done

  • 1984

    1984
    The National Organ Transplant Act is passed which makes it illegal to sell organs

  • 1988

    1988
    First successful intestines and split liver transplants performed

  • 1989

    1989
    First successful living organ donor transplant done

  • 1999

    1999
    First successful hand transplant is done

  • 2005

    2005
    The first face transplant ever is done

  • 2010

    2010
    First full face transplant

  • 2020

    2020
    First Covid-19 patient gets a double lung transport