First uterus transplant in US removed after sudden complication

Source: Associated Press

The first uterus transplant carried out in the US has failed, the Cleveland clinic attempting the procedure announced on Wednesday, saying doctors had removed the organ.

A 26-year-old woman received the transplant on 24 February and seemed to be doing well, even appearing briefly at a news conference on Monday with her surgeons.

But there was a sudden complication that required surgical removal of the uterus the following day, the hospital said. The patient, identified only as Lindsey, is recovering from that operation, as doctors and pathologists try to determine what went wrong. No information about the complication was provided.

In a statement the hospital attributed to Lindsey, she said her doctors “acted very quickly to ensure my health and safety. Unfortunately I did lose the uterus to complications. However, I am doing OK and appreciate all of your prayers and good thoughts.”

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