Surgeons Performed First Uterus Transplant in U.S. Unfortunately, the nation's first uterus transplant failed. The operation lasted nine hours as it was intended for women whose uterus was damaged by disease or who were born without one. One of their patients, Lindsey (26), had complications and had to have her uterus removed. I think the Swedish doctors were successful because they got the uterus from living donors, so the organ was functional, but the Cleveland doctors used deceased donors. Parents of the European newborn should try for another baby if they want because the procedure is intended to produce 1 or 2 children; the only disadvantage is that it is not guaranteed. The host mother cannot keep the uterus indefinitely because she must stop taking the anti-rejection drugs, which can cause high blood pressure, swelling, diabetes and can also increase the risk of several types of cancer. When trying to conduct a surgical procedure, you need to gather a lot of information about what you are trying to do, involve interested participants in what is happening, have all the necessary medications for patients and the necessary equipment. . While this procedure is a good cause, I think it took so long to get to the US for financial reasons. My general opinion on uterus transplant is that it is a good surgical procedure for women who