3D Printed Organs: Europe’s First Bioengineered Kidney Transplant Performed
3D Printed Organs: Europe’s First Bioengineered Kidney Transplant Performed

A new era in transplantation! Surgeons in Spain have successfully performed Europe’s first kidney transplant using a 3D bioprinted organ scaffold seeded with the patient’s own cells. This groundbreaking achievement opens the door to reducing organ shortages and minimizing rejection rates, marking a transformative leap for regenerative medicine. Hea...

  • Published date: 04-01-2026 11:02 AM

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A new era in transplantation! Surgeons in Spain have successfully performed Europe’s first kidney transplant using a 3D bioprinted organ scaffold seeded with the patient’s own cells. This groundbreaking achievement opens the door to reducing organ shortages and minimizing rejection rates, marking a transformative leap for regenerative medicine. Healthcare professionals: what are your thoughts on the future of bioengineered organs in clinical practice?