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Heart-lung transplantation in India: initial experience
N Madhu Sankar1, V M Kurian, S Rajan
1Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Madras Medical Mission, Mogappair, Chennai.
Indian Heart Journal
|August 19, 2003
Summary
Heart-lung transplantation is a standard therapy for end-stage cardiopulmonary disease. India
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Organ Transplantation
- Pulmonary Medicine
Background:
- Heart-lung transplantation is a recognized treatment for advanced cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Establishing thoracic organ transplantation services in India presents unique challenges and opportunities.
Observation:
- The first heart-lung transplant in India was successfully performed on May 3, 1999.
- Three heart-lung transplant procedures have been completed at our institution to date.
Findings:
- The initial outcomes of these heart-lung transplant procedures are promising.
- This early experience indicates a positive trajectory for thoracic organ transplantation in India.
Implications:
- This heralds a new phase for advanced surgical interventions in India.
- Successful heart-lung transplants pave the way for expanded organ transplantation programs.