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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
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Key Benefits
- ✔ Restore effective lung function
- ✔ Improve oxygen deliver
- ✔ Increase physical activity and independence
- ✔ Reduce hospitalizations
- ✔ Improve survival and quality of life
Treatment Procedures
- • Single-Lung Transplant
- • Double-Lung Transplant
- • Heart-Lung Transplant
- • Image-Guided and Precision Surgery
- • Minimally 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 Treatment
- ✔Surgical
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
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.
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
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