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  • Pulmonology
  • Surgical Innovation

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  • Lung transplantation (LT) procedures have increased in France.
  • Advances in surgical and perioperative support have improved short-term outcomes.
  • Traditional contraindications for LT may need re-evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reconsider classical contraindications for lung transplantation.
  • To compare LT contraindications with experiences from other solid organ transplants and LT centers.
  • To address specific patient populations and conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and transplant center experiences.
  • Confrontation of classical LT contraindications with current practices.
  • Focus on specific patient scenarios, excluding surgical contraindications.

Main Results:

  • Increased frequency of pulmonary samples in organ donors.
  • Enhanced surgical and perioperative life support techniques.
  • Improved short-term prognosis for lung transplantation.

Conclusions:

  • Classical contraindications for lung transplantation require reassessment.
  • Experience from other solid organ transplants informs LT practices.
  • Specific patient groups like those with cancer, HIV, or viral hepatitis may be candidates for LT.