Lung Transplantation

Lung Transplantation

Lung transplantation is a major surgical treatment for people with severe or advanced lung disease when medicines, oxygen therapy, or other treatments are no longer providing adequate control. The procedure replaces one or both diseased lungs with healthy donor lungs to help improve breathing, physical function, and quality of life.

Who May Need a Lung Transplant?

A lung transplant may be considered for carefully selected patients with advanced conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, severe bronchiectasis, and other progressive lung diseases. Eligibility is determined after a detailed evaluation of lung function, overall health, and other medical factors.

The Lung Transplant Process

The treatment journey includes comprehensive medical evaluation, donor matching, transplant surgery, intensive postoperative monitoring, and long-term follow-up. Depending on the patient's condition, surgeons may perform a single-lung or double-lung transplant. After surgery, close monitoring and pulmonary rehabilitation can support recovery.

Recovery and Long-Term Care

Recovery requires regular follow-up and strict adherence to prescribed medicines. Anti-rejection medications (immunosuppressants) are generally required lifelong to reduce the risk of organ rejection. Patients also need infection prevention measures, appropriate exercise, healthy lifestyle habits, and ongoing monitoring by the transplant team.