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Organ Transplant Evolution

  • 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