Lung transplantation is a surgical procedure for patients diagnosed with a end-stage lung disease. A lung transplant is a procedure performed to remove single or both diseased lungs from patient and replace it with a healthier one from the Donor.
The majority of lung that are transplanted come from deceased person/organ donors, this transplant is called a cadaveric transplantation.
Healthy, nonsmoking adult who makes a good match may be able to donate a part of one of their lungs. This transplant is called a living transplantation. Individual who donate a part of a lung can live healthy life with the remaining lung tissues.
There are Various types of lung transplant procedures which includes single lung, double lung, bilateral sequential or bilateral single and heart-lung transplantation. The type of procedure performed depends on the condition of the recipient Patient.
Unhealthy lungs can make it difficult for a Human body to get the oxygen it needs to survive. A variety of diseases & conditions can damage lungs and hinder ability to function effectively, including:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Scarring of the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis).
- Cystic fibrosis.
- Sarcoidosis with advanced fibrosis.
- Pulmonary hypertension.
Please note that the Lungs damage can often be treated with medications or with special breathing devices, but when these measures no longer help a patient or lung function becomes life-threatening, A doctor might suggest a lung transplant.
Preparing for Lung Transplant:
The Number of people who need lung transplants far exceeds the number of donated lungs available in the Country. When a donor organ become available, the donor-recipient matching is administered by United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) finds an appropriate match based on specific criteria, including following:
- Blood Types.
- Size of organ compared with chest cavity.
- Geographic distance between donor and recipient.
- Severity of the recipient’s lung disease.
- Overall health of recipient.
- Chances that the transplant will be successful
While The Patient Wait:
It may take few months for a suitable donor to become available, Patient should be ready at all times with arrangement of transportation to the transplant Hospital in advance. Patient may be expected to arrive at the hospital within just few hours.
At the Hospital:
Once Patient arrives at the Lung Transplant Centre, Patient will need to undergo tests to make sure the lung is good match and Patient are healthy enough to have the surgery.
Indian Hospitals and Doctors are well known for their excellent work in the field of Lung Transplants with a high rate of Success. GHN is dedicated in Serving Patients from all over Africa, Middle East, CIS and SAARC Countries etc.
