Formidable Track Record

Under the leadership of Dr K R Balakrishnan, as Chairman of Cardiac Sciences, and the Director of the Institute of Heart & Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support, our transplant program is known both for its excellence and for its comprehensive approach to care.

602

Total Number of Heart & Lung Transplants

450

Total Number Of Heart Transplants

119

Total Number Of Paediatric Heart Transplants

109

Total Number Of Left Ventricular Assist Device

Total Number Of Heart- Lung Transplants

113

Total Number Of Lung Transplant

25k+

Cardiac Surgeries Performed

372

ECMO

Types of Lung Failure Diseases

Lung Transplant Treatments Procedures

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):

Chronic Bronchitis: Inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, leading to increased mucus production.
Emphysema: Damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, reducing their elasticity and causing difficulty in exhaling.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF):

A progressive lung disease characterised by scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue, making it stiff and difficult for the lungs to function properly.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS):

A severe lung condition often triggered by infections, injuries, or other acute illnesses. It leads to rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs, causing fluid buildup and impaired oxygen exchange.

Pneumonia:

Infection and inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs, leading to the accumulation of pus and other fluids.

Cystic Fibrosis:

A genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems, causing the production of thick and sticky mucus that can obstruct airways and lead to chronic lung infections.

Pulmonary Hypertension:

High blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, which can strain the right side of the heart and lead to respiratory failure.

Lung Cancer:

Malignant tumors in the lungs can interfere with normal lung function, and advanced stages may lead to respiratory failure.

Bronchiectasis:

Chronic dilation and scarring of the bronchial tubes, leading to recurrent infections and impaired airway clearance.

Interstitial Lung Diseases:

Various conditions, such as sarcoidosis, rheumatoid lung disease, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis, that cause inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue.

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Evaluation and Selection:

Patients undergo a thorough evaluation process to determine if they are suitable candidates for lung transplantation.
Assessment includes medical, psychological, and social evaluations to ensure the patient is physically and emotionally prepared for the procedure.

Waitlist and Organ Allocation:

Once approved, patients are placed on a waiting list for a suitable donor organ. Organ allocation is determined based on factors such as blood type, size compatibility, and the severity of the recipient's condition.

Pre-transplant Care:

Patients receive ongoing medical care and management of their lung disease while waiting for a donor organ.

Donor Organ Procurement

When a suitable donor becomes available, the transplant team retrieves the lungs from the donor's body.

Transplant Surgery:

The recipient undergoes a surgical procedure to remove the damaged lung(s) and replace them with the donor lung(s).

The surgery may involve a single lung transplant (unilateral) or a double lung transplant (bilateral), depending on the patient's needs.

Post-transplant Care

Following the surgery, patients are closely monitored in the intensive care unit (ICU) to manage the immediate postoperative period.
Immunosuppressive medications are prescribed to prevent the recipient's immune system from rejecting the transplanted lung(s).

Rehabilitation and Follow-up

Rehabilitation programs are initiated to help recipients regain strength, improve lung function, and adapt to the new organ.
Regular follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor the patient's progress, adjust medications, and address any potential complications.

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Types of Lung Failure Diseases

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):

Chronic Bronchitis: Inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, leading to increased mucus production.
Emphysema: Damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, reducing their elasticity and causing difficulty in exhaling.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF):

A progressive lung disease characterised by scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue, making it stiff and difficult for the lungs to function properly.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS):

A severe lung condition often triggered by infections, injuries, or other acute illnesses. It leads to rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs, causing fluid buildup and impaired oxygen exchange.

Pneumonia:

Infection and inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs, leading to the accumulation of pus and other fluids.

Cystic Fibrosis:

A genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems, causing the production of thick and sticky mucus that can obstruct airways and lead to chronic lung infections.

Pulmonary Hypertension:

High blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, which can strain the right side of the heart and lead to respiratory failure.

Lung Cancer:

Malignant tumors in the lungs can interfere with normal lung function, and advanced stages may lead to respiratory failure.

Bronchiectasis:

Chronic dilation and scarring of the bronchial tubes, leading to recurrent infections and impaired airway clearance.

Interstitial Lung Diseases:

Various conditions, such as sarcoidosis, rheumatoid lung disease, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis, that cause inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue.

Lung Transplant Treatments Procedures

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):

Chronic Bronchitis: Inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, leading to increased mucus production.
Emphysema: Damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, reducing their elasticity and causing difficulty in exhaling.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF):

A progressive lung disease characterised by scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue, making it stiff and difficult for the lungs to function properly.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS):

A severe lung condition often triggered by infections, injuries, or other acute illnesses. It leads to rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs, causing fluid buildup and impaired oxygen exchange.

Pneumonia:

Infection and inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs, leading to the accumulation of pus and other fluids.

Cystic Fibrosis:

A genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems, causing the production of thick and sticky mucus that can obstruct airways and lead to chronic lung infections.

Pulmonary Hypertension:

High blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, which can strain the right side of the heart and lead to respiratory failure.

Lung Cancer:

Malignant tumors in the lungs can interfere with normal lung function, and advanced stages may lead to respiratory failure.

Bronchiectasis:

Chronic dilation and scarring of the bronchial tubes, leading to recurrent infections and impaired airway clearance.

Interstitial Lung Diseases:

Various conditions, such as sarcoidosis, rheumatoid lung disease, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis, that cause inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue.

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Why choose MGM Lung Transplant India

Specialized Lung Transplant Team

Facilities and Infrastructure

Pre- and Post-Transplant Care

Location and Accessibility

Personalised and Comprehensive Care

Best Heart transplant Surgeons at MGM Healthcare, India

Organising Chairman

Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan

Heart & Lung & Transplant Mechanical Circulatory

Best Lung Transplant Surgeons In India At MGM Healthcare

Patient Testimonials

Formidable Track Record

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF):

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS):

Pneumonia:

Cystic Fibrosis:

Pulmonary Hypertension:

Lung Cancer:

Bronchiectasis:

Interstitial Lung Diseases:

Evaluation and Selection:

Waitlist and Organ Allocation:

Pre-transplant Care:

Donor Organ Procurement

Transplant Surgery:

Post-transplant Care

Rehabilitation and Follow-up

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF):

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS):

Pneumonia:

Cystic Fibrosis:

Pulmonary Hypertension:

Lung Cancer:

Bronchiectasis:

Interstitial Lung Diseases:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF):

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS):

Pneumonia:

Cystic Fibrosis:

Pulmonary Hypertension:

Lung Cancer:

Bronchiectasis:

Interstitial Lung Diseases:

Lung Failure Symptoms

Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure:

Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure:

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