Lung Transplant

benefits of lung transplant;

• Improved Breathing and Oxygenation: A successful lung transplant can significantly improve the ability to breathe, increasing oxygen levels in the body. This leads to enhanced physical endurance, reduced breathlessness, and improved overall energy levels.

• Reduced Dependency on Oxygen Therapy: Many individuals with severe lung diseases require constant oxygen therapy. Lung transplant can eliminate or reduce the need for supplemental oxygen, allowing for greater mobility and comfort.

• Resolution of Underlying Conditions: Lung transplant can address the underlying causes of lung disease, such as cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, or COPD. This can prevent the progression of these conditions and associated complications.

• Long-Term Survival: While lung transplant is a complex procedure, successful recipients often experience long-term survival and improved prognosis. This can result in years of additional life and valuable time spent with loved ones.

What are the top 5 Transplant Surgery hospitals in India?

• Manipal Hospitals

• Max Hospital

• Apollo Hospital

• Fortis Hospital

• Artemis Hospital

Pre-Transplant

• • Evaluation: The patient undergoes a thorough medical evaluation to assess their lung function, overall health, and suitability for a lung transplant. The evaluation also includes psychological and social assessments.

  • Waiting List: If the patient is deemed eligible for a lung transplant, they are placed on a national transplant waiting list. The allocation of donor lungs is based on various factors, including the patient's blood type, size, and urgency of need.

  • Transplant Team: A multidisciplinary transplant team, including transplant pulmonologists, transplant surgeons, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, collaborates to manage the patient's care and prepare for the transplant.

Transplant Procedure

• • Anesthesia: The patient is given general anesthesia to ensure they are unconscious and pain-free during the procedure.

  • Donor Lung Retrieval: The donor lungs are surgically retrieved from a deceased donor after obtaining consent for organ donation. The donor's lungs are carefully evaluated for suitability before transplantation.

  • Implantation: The diseased lung(s) of the recipient are removed, and the healthy donor lungs are surgically implanted. The new lungs' blood vessels and airways are connected to the recipient's circulatory and respiratory systems.

Post-Transplant

• • Recovery: After the transplant, the patient is closely monitored in the intensive care unit (ICU) to ensure that the transplanted lungs are functioning properly and to manage potential complications.

  • Immunosuppression: To prevent the body from rejecting the new lungs, the patient receives immunosuppressive medications. These medications suppress the immune system to reduce the risk of rejection but also increase the risk of infections.

  • Hospital Stay: The length of hospital stay varies depending on the patient's condition and the success of the transplant.