Intestinal Transplant Possible as Duke Performs First Abdominal Wall Transplant | Duke Health

Johnathan Nauta, 37, had suffered with intestinal obstructions for most of his life. After more than 20 surgeries failed to fix the problem, he had run out of options. Today, thanks to an abdominal wall and intestine transplant, Nauta is getting back to normal life at home with his wife and kids.