US Surgeons Perform World's First Human Bladder Transplant
World
Updated: May 20, 2025
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Surgeons at UCLA performed the world's first human bladder transplant on May 4. Oscar Larrainzar, 41, received both a kidney and a bladder from a donor. The eight-hour surgery showed immediate success, eliminating the need for dialysis.