Organ Transplant
Lung Transplant
Lung Transplant
A lung transplant is a major surgical procedure in which one or both diseased lungs are replaced with healthy donor lungs to improve breathing and quality of life.
Duration: Hospital stay usually lasts 2–4 weeks
Types
Surgical
Summary
A lung transplant is a life-saving procedure in which diseased lungs are replaced with healthy donor lungs to improve breathing, oxygenation, and survival in patients with advanced lung disease.
Key Benefits
✔Restore effective lung function
✔Improve oxygen deliver
✔Increase physical activity and independence
✔Reduce hospitalizations
✔Improve survival and quality of life
Treatment Procedures
1Single-Lung Transplant
2Double-Lung Transplant
3Heart-Lung Transplant
4Image-Guided and Precision Surgery
5Minimally Invasive and Hybrid Approaches
Overview
- ✔Replaces one or both diseased lungs
- ✔Used for end-stage lung diseases
- ✔Improves breathing and oxygen levels
- ✔Enhances quality of life and survival
- ✔Advanced techniques improve success rates
Types of Surgery
- ✔Minimally Invasive Surgery
Purpose
- To treat end-stage lung disease unresponsive to other treatments
- To improve breathing and oxygenation
- To increase exercise tolerance and daily functioning
- To prolong life expectancy
- To improve overall quality of life
Conditions Treated
- End-stage lung disease
- Chronic respiratory disorders
Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Pulmonary function tests
- CT scans
- Blood tests
- Cardiac evaluation
- Psychosocial assessment
Risks
- Organ rejection
- Infections due to immunosuppression
- Bleeding or blood clots
- Airway complications
- Long-term graft dysfunction
Why Choose India?
India provides advanced lung transplant programs with experienced specialists, modern ICU facilities, and cost-effective treatment options, making it a preferred destination for international patients.
Overview Points
- ✔ Replaces one or both diseased lungs
- ✔ Used for end-stage lung diseases
- ✔ Improves breathing and oxygen levels
- ✔ Enhances quality of life and survival
- ✔ Advanced techniques improve success rates
Signs & Symptoms
- ⚠ Severe shortness of breath even at rest
- ⚠ Chronic cough and excessive sputum production
- ⚠ Low blood oxygen levels
- ⚠ Frequent lung infections
- ⚠ Fatigue, weight loss, and reduced exercise tolerance
How It Is Done
- 1Pre-transplant evaluation including pulmonary function tests, CT scans, blood tests, cardiac and psychosocial assessment
- 2General anesthesia is administered
- 3Selection of single-lung or double-lung transplant based on condition
- 4Diseased lung(s) are removed and donor lung(s) implanted
- 5Connection of airways and blood vessels
- 6 Closure of incisions and transfer to intensive care for monitoring
Recovery
- 💊 Hospital stay usually lasts 2–4 weeks
- 💊 Initial recovery in intensive care unit
- 💊 Pulmonary rehabilitation is essential
- 💊 Lifelong immunosuppressive medications required
- 💊 Full recovery may take several months
Additional Information
- ℹ Advanced technologies like ECMO and EVLP improve transplant outcomes
- ℹ Careful monitoring is required after surgery