Question

Where was the first successful kidney transplant performed in 1954?

Options

• Stanford Medical Center in California

• Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston

• Brigham Hospital in Boston

• Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore

Answer 1

The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 at Brigham Hospital in Boston by Joseph E. Murray and J. Hartwell Harrison. This groundbreaking surgery was performed between identical twins, which completely prevented an immune reaction and resulted in a successful transplant.