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During this time period was when many of the first transplants were preformed. But unfortunately the patients weren't surviving long.
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Scientist discovred cyclosporine’s ability to suppress the immune system, which might help prevent the rejection of transplanted organs.
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The Food and Drug Administration approves cyclosporine. Its immunosuppressive qualities lessens the potential for organ rejection.
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First successful single lung transplant with significant recipient survival (more than 6 years)
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First living donor kidney was removed through laparoscopic surgical methods. The patient was left with nothing but a small incision.
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Plasmapheresis was introduced. It enabled kidney transplant in patients whose ABO blood group or antibodies are incompatible with the donor.
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Doctors and engineers are working on a way to preserve organs longer after surgery.