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Lung transplant

Lung Transplantation

Detailed lung transplant content is being written and medically reviewed. In the meantime, browse the conditions, costs and specialists below.

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The Patient Journey

Eight steps from diagnosis to lifelong follow-up.

1

Understand

Learn what the condition means and when a transplant becomes relevant.

2

Evaluation

The tests and assessments a transplant centre will ask for.

3

Donor Options

Living donor, deceased donor registration and what each involves.

4

Compatibility

Blood group, HLA and crossmatch explained in plain language.

5

Legal Approval

THOTA and the hospital Authorisation Committee process.

6

Transplant

What the surgery day looks like for recipient and donor.

7

Recovery

Immediate post-operative care and the first few weeks.

8

Follow-up

Lifelong monitoring, medication and lifestyle.