Scientists perform first uterus transplant in the US
Q. Surgeons at Cleveland Clinic in the US have performed the first transplant of which organ?- Published on 29 Feb 16a. Liver
b. Heart
c. Uterus
d. Pancreas
ANSWER: Uterus
Scientists perform first uterus transplant in the US. Surgeons at the clinic have performed the first uterus transplant on 24th February 2016. This transplant took 9 hours to perform. The recipient was 26 years old. The purpose of the procedure is to enable those without uterus or removed uterus to become pregnant and give birth. The team which performed the operation accompanied Dr. Andreas G. Tzakis who headed the group working with doctors from University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
