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Single lung transplantation in India: an initial experience
Raja Saravanan Elumalai1, Ganesh Somasundaram, Kirthivasan Vaidyanathan
1Department of Cardiac Anaesthesiology, Global Hospital and Health City, Chennai, India. drrajasaravanan@gmail.com
The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences
|September 20, 2013
Summary
Lung transplantation is now a mainstream therapy for end-stage lung disease, offering improved quality of life and survival rates comparable to other solid organ transplants. This report details initial single lung transplantations performed at our center.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Science
- Surgical Innovation
- Transplantation Medicine
Background:
- Lung transplantation has transitioned from an experimental procedure to a standard treatment for end-stage pulmonary disease.
- It now provides patients with a significantly improved quality of life.
- Survival rates at 5 years are comparable to other major solid organ transplants.
Observation:
- This report documents the initial experience of performing two single lung transplantations.
- The procedures were conducted at our specialized medical center.
Findings:
- The initial cases demonstrate the center's capability in performing complex lung transplant surgeries.
- Successful execution of these procedures marks a significant step in expanding transplantation services.
Implications:
- These initial transplantations represent a crucial advancement in treating end-stage lung disease locally.
- The experience gained will pave the way for future lung transplantations, benefiting more patients.
- This contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting lung transplantation as a viable therapeutic option.
