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In this year the first immunosuppression drug is released, being Azathioprine in order to prevent the immune system from rejecting and attacking the organ.
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The first successful kidney transplant from a deceased organ donor occured this year.
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A discovery is made to get the best odds for successfully transplanting organs from deceased donors.
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In this year, the first pancreas transplant occurs along with another kidney transplant the same year.
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The first liver transplant is performed this year, and in the same year, a heart transplant is also successfully performed.
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This year the first lung transplant is performed.
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The first ever combined heart and bilateral lung transplant is performed this year.
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The Food and Drug Administration approves a new drug making organ rejection much more unlikely, increasing odds of surviving transplantation.
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The FDA approves a new anti-body to prevent rejection again.
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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.
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Doctors use laparoscopic surgery in order to remove a kidney, allows for easier recovery.
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The first hand transplant is performed.
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A full face surgery is performed for the first time this year.
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An organ is transplanted from an HIV-positive patient to another HIV-positive patient.
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A COVID-19 patient is given a double lung transplant for the first time.