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1961
In this year the first immunosuppression drug is released, being Azathioprine in order to prevent the immune system from rejecting and attacking the organ. -
1962
The first successful kidney transplant from a deceased organ donor occured this year. -
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1962-1966
A discovery is made to get the best odds for successfully transplanting organs from deceased donors. -
1966
In this year, the first pancreas transplant occurs along with another kidney transplant the same year. -
1967
The first liver transplant is performed this year, and in the same year, a heart transplant is also successfully performed. -
1971
This year the first lung transplant is performed. -
1981
The first ever combined heart and bilateral lung transplant is performed this year. -
1983
The Food and Drug Administration approves a new drug making organ rejection much more unlikely, increasing odds of surviving transplantation. -
1986
The FDA approves a new anti-body to prevent rejection again. -
1988
Split liver transplants become possible, allowing for one liver donor to have their liver split and given to 2 children in need of a liver. -
1995
Doctors use laparoscopic surgery in order to remove a kidney, allows for easier recovery. -
1999
The first hand transplant is performed. -
2010
A full face surgery is performed for the first time this year. -
2016
An organ is transplanted from an HIV-positive patient to another HIV-positive patient. -
2020
A COVID-19 patient is given a double lung transplant for the first time.