Duration of Treatment
usually takes 8 to 10 hours.
Days of Stay
usually 15 days in the hospital and 3 months outside the hospital.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia.
Cost
50,000 to 60,000 USD
Lung Transplant Surgery Cost in India
The cost of lung transplant surgery in India is significantly more affordable than in Western countries, while offering world-class medical care and experienced surgical teams.
📊 Average Cost of Lung Transplant in India:
|
Type of Transplant |
Estimated Cost (INR) |
Estimated Cost (USD) |
|
Single Lung Transplant |
₹25,00,000 – ₹30,00,000 |
$30,000 – $36,000 |
|
Double Lung Transplant |
₹35,00,000 – ₹45,00,000 |
$42,000 – $55,000 |
|
Heart-Lung Transplant |
₹45,00,000 – ₹60,00,000 |
$55,000 – $72,000 |
Top Lung Transplant Surgeons in India
- Dr. Sandeep Attawar – KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad
- Dr. Arvind Kate – Global Hospitals, Mumbai
- Dr. Apar Jindal – MGM Healthcare, Chennai
- Dr. Mahesh Chandra Mishra – Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan – MGM Healthcare, Chennai
Best Lung Transplant Surgeon in India
- KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad
- MGM Healthcare, Chennai
- Global Hospitals, Chennai
- Global Hospitals, Mumbai
- Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram
- Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru
- Narayana Health City, Bengaluru
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What Is Lung Transplant Surgery
A lung transplant is a complex surgical procedure in which a diseased or failing lung is replaced with a healthy lung from a donor (living or deceased). It is performed when other treatments fail to improve lung function, and the patient is suffering from end-stage lung disease or severe breathing problems.
Purpose of Lung Transplant:
The goal is to improve:
- Breathing capacity
- Oxygen levels
- Overall quality of life
- Survival in patients with progressive lung failure
Types of Lung Transplants:
- Single Lung Transplant – Only one diseased lung is replaced
- Double Lung Transplant – Both lungs are replaced (often for cystic fibrosis, COPD)
- Heart–Lung Transplant – Both lungs and the heart are replaced (rare and complex)
Conditions Treated by Lung Transplant:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Bronchiectasis
- Sarcoidosis
How the Surgery Works:
- Performed under general anesthesia
- A large incision is made to access the lungs
- Donor lung(s) are implanted and connected to airways and blood vessels
- Surgery takes 6–12 hours, followed by intensive care
Types of Lung Transplant Surgery
- Single Lung Transplant
- Involves replacing only one lung
- Typically used for conditions like pulmonary fibrosis or localized lung disease
- Suitable for older patients or those with less severe disease in one lung
- Shorter surgery time and recovery than double transplant
- Double Lung Transplant
- Both lungs are replaced
- Common in diseases like cystic fibrosis, COPD, and pulmonary hypertension
- Provides better long-term function and survival in many cases
- More complex surgery with a longer recovery time
- Heart–Lung Transplant
- Replaces both lungs and the heart
- Required when the disease has severely affected both organs, such as in congenital heart defects or advanced pulmonary hypertension
- Rare and used only when absolutely necessary
- Requires highly specialized centers and surgeons
- Living Donor Lobar Lung Transplant (Less Common)
- Two living donors each donate a lobe of their lung
- The recipient receives two lobes to form one functional lung
- Used in urgent cases, often for children or small adults
- Not commonly performed due to donor risks and complexity
The Reasons for Lung Failure Include
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
- Sarcoidosis
- Bronchiectasis
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Severe Pneumonia or Lung Infections
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Occupational Lung Diseases (e.g., silicosis, asbestosis)
- Lung Cancer (in rare advanced cases)
- Neuromuscular diseases affecting breathing muscles (e.g., ALS)