{"id":44865,"date":"2023-10-23T18:00:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T12:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/?p=44865"},"modified":"2023-11-20T15:49:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T10:19:38","slug":"lung-transplant-surgery-cost-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/treatments\/lung-transplant-surgery-cost-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Is The Lung Transplant Surgery Cost In India?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr M.K Cherian and the group performed the first heart-lung transplant in India in 1999. The first successful lung transplant in India was performed in 2012 by Dr. Jnanesh Thacker. (Source:\u00a0<\/span>Lung Transplantation in India<\/span><\/a>). Subsequently, 120+ lung transplants are performed annually in India at specialized medical centers. This number has been increasing yearly as more and more people are coming forward for organ donation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tamil Nadu (7) has the highest number of registered thoracic<\/a> transplantation<\/a> centers, followed by Delhi and Maharashtra (4) and Telangana and Karnataka (3). This article will tell you everything you need about lung transplant surgery costs in India.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep on reading!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lung Transplant Surgery<\/span><\/h2>\n

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A lung transplant is a surgical intervention in which the recipient’s diseased lung replaces the donor’s. This procedure is considered for patients suffering from severe lung diseases where all other treatment options have failed. Lung transplant surgeries have also been done on patients suffering from COVID<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Notably, the lung transplant surgery cost in India is one of the lowest in the world. Combining it with cutting-edge medical technology and highly experienced medical experts, India is a spot-on medical destination<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Why Lung Transplant Surgery Is Done?<\/h2>\n

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The main reason for lung transplant surgery is to increase the life expectancy of the patient suffering from severe lung-related diseases.<\/p>\n

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Diseases Treated By Lung Transplant Surgery<\/h3>\n

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Indications for Lung Transplantation<\/strong><\/td>\nAssociated Conditions<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
– Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (UIP and NSIP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Lung fibrosis<\/a> in association with connective tissue disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Occupational\/drug\/toxic lung fibrosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Sarcoidosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Lymphangioleiomyomatosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Langerhans cell histiocytosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Obstructive Lung Disease<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
– Smoking-related chronic obstructive pulmonary disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Obliterative bronchiolitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Chronic asthma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Pulmonary Vascular Disease<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
– Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– PAH with connective tissue disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Complex congenital heart disease with Eisenmenger\u2019s syndrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension unsuitable for pulmonary thrombo endarterectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Suppurative Lung Disease<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
– Cystic fibrosis (CF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Non-CF bronchiectasis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Need for Lung Transplant Surgery<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Lung transplant surgery becomes necessary for patients suffering from diseased lungs or lung failure. It’s often the last resort for chronic, end-stage lung disease patients who have exhausted all other treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Different Approaches To Lung Transplant Surgery<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Depending on the condition, a patient can undergo a Single Lung Transplant, Double or sequential Lung Transplant, or Combined heart and lung transplant.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lung Transplant Type<\/strong><\/td>\nSurgical Approach<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Single Lung Transplant<\/td>\nPosterolateral Thoracotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Double Lung Transplant<\/td>\nClamshell Incision (or Bilateral Thoracotomies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combined Heart and Lung Transplant<\/td>\nMedian Sternotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Lung Transplant Surgery Preparation<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Preparation for a lung transplant involves several tests and evaluations to determine if a patient is a suitable candidate for the procedure. This includes assessing the patient’s overall health, understanding the severity of their lung disease, and evaluating their mental<\/a> and emotional<\/a> readiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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