- Who
- Walter Tauro
- What
- 87: 262 year(s):day(s)
- Where
- Canada (Toronto)
- When
The oldest kidney transplant recipient (male) is Walter Tauro (India, b. 22 September 1935), who was 87 years 262 days old as verified in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 11 June 2023.
Walter was initially advised against having the transplant due to his age, but he was approved for the procedure after being cleared by a cardiologist and a haematologist.
“When I received the referral for Mr. Tauro, I checked his date of birth twice to ensure I got it right,” recalled registered nurse Jennifer Jayoma-Austria in the hospital’s bi-annual publication Transplant Digest.
“Listing him for kidney transplant proves that it is not the age that matters; it is the overall health of the individual that determines suitability.”
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