Lung Transplantation

Lung transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a patient receives a healthy donor lung to replace a diseased lung. It can be used to treat end-stage lung disease due to cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other conditions. This surgery is a life-saving procedure for those who have failed to respond to medical and surgical treatments. While outcomes are very favorable with modern techniques, it is complex and carries with it significant risks. In addition, a patient needs to be able to physically tolerate the surgery, as well as have a donor lung readily available and suitable for transplantation.