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Dr Nandkishore Kapadia
Dr Nandkishore Kapadia

Head - Adult Cardiac Surgery & Director, Heart & Lung Transplant

CONSULTS AT

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

EXPEREIENCE :
30+ years
SURGERIES :
20000+

Treatment Starting at $62,000

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Treatment Starting at $62,000

Dr Nandkishore Kapadia
Dr Nandkishore Kapadia

Head - Adult Cardiac Surgery & Director, Heart & Lung Transplant

CONSULTS AT

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

EXPEREIENCE :
30+ years
SURGERIES :
20000+
Dr Sandeep Attawar
Dr Sandeep Attawar

Founder Director & Chair - Ctvs

CONSULTS AT

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)

EXPEREIENCE :
24+ years
SURGERIES :
9000+

Treatment Starting at $60,000

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Treatment Starting at $60,000

Dr Sandeep Attawar
Dr Sandeep Attawar

Founder Director & Chair - Ctvs

CONSULTS AT

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)

EXPEREIENCE :
24+ years
SURGERIES :
9000+
Dr. Soumitra Sinha Roy
Dr. Soumitra Sinha Roy

Senior Consultant - Pulmonology

CONSULTS AT

MGM Hospital, Chennai

EXPEREIENCE :
15+ years
SURGERIES :
NA

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Dr. Soumitra Sinha Roy
Dr. Soumitra Sinha Roy

Senior Consultant - Pulmonology

CONSULTS AT

MGM Hospital, Chennai

EXPEREIENCE :
15+ years
SURGERIES :
NA
Dr. Narendra Agarwal
Dr. Narendra Agarwal

Consultant- Thoracic Surgery

CONSULTS AT

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

EXPEREIENCE :
12+ years
SURGERIES :
NA

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Dr. Narendra Agarwal
Dr. Narendra Agarwal

Consultant- Thoracic Surgery

CONSULTS AT

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

EXPEREIENCE :
12+ years
SURGERIES :
NA
Dr. Mayank Saxena
Dr. Mayank Saxena

Senior Consultant & Unit Head

CONSULTS AT

Max Vaishali

EXPEREIENCE :
10+ years
SURGERIES :
NA

Treatment Price on request

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Dr. Mayank Saxena
Dr. Mayank Saxena

Senior Consultant & Unit Head

CONSULTS AT

Max Vaishali

EXPEREIENCE :
10+ years
SURGERIES :
NA
Dr. Prashant Chhajed
Dr. Prashant Chhajed

Pulmonologists

CONSULTS AT

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, Navi Mumbai

EXPEREIENCE :
30 years
SURGERIES :
NA

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EXPEREIENCE :
30 years
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Lung Transplant Cost in India
  1. The all-inclusive lung transplant cost in India is USD 60,000
  2. The success rate of lung transplants in India is 85-90 percent.
  3. Top doctors performing lung transplants include Dr. Sandeep Attawar and Dr Nandkishore Kapadia. The best hospitals are Gleneagles Global Health City and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
  4. A lung transplant will involve a hospital stay of 8-10 days and another ten days of recovery after discharge.
About Lung Transplant

A lung transplant is a specialized surgery where diseased or damaged lungs are replaced with healthy lungs, typically from a deceased donor. Lung transplants are generally the last resort for patients suffering from lung conditions after all other treatments fail to work. A lung transplant can involve the transplantation of one lung, both lungs, and even a heart and both lungs. Most lung transplants use lungs from deceased persons. However, adults with healthy lungs can also donate a lobe of their lung in a procedure called a living transplant.

Reasons for a Lung Transplant

Damaged or unhealthy lungs make it difficult to get oxygen, affecting all the other body functions. The initial treatment of lung conditions involves medication and the use of breathing devices. When they stop being effective, lung transplant becomes the last resort, and doctors recommend either a single or double lung transplant depending on the patient’s condition.

Some of the conditions that might require lung transplant are:
  1. Pulmonary hypertension
  2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
  3. Pulmonary Fibrosis or Cystic Fibrosis
  4. Scarring of the lungs
  5. Coronary artery disease
  6. Congenital lung defects
  7. Sarcoidosis
  8. Emphysema
Lung Transplant - Before the Procedure

Based on an evaluation of the patient’s medical history, a physical examination, and psychological assessment, the doctor will make the recommendation for a lung transplant. Next begins the wait for a donor organ. The number of available lungs is far less than the requirement for lung transplants so the waiting period may extend to months.

An ideal lung would come from a donor that has the same blood type and body size and is relatively in good condition. Once doctors find a suitable lung or pair of lungs, they order tests on the donor's lungs and the patient to check compatibility, and then the lung transplant is conducted.

The Procedure

Surgeons perform the lung transplant with the patient under general anesthesia, so there is no pain or discomfort. The surgeon enters a tube into the windpipe, makes an incision on the chest. Through the incision, the surgeon removes the diseased lungs. The patient may or may not be connected to a heart-lung bypass machine during the procedure . Once the surgeon removes the damaged lungs, the new donor lungs are inserted and reconnected with all blood vessels and airways. The doctor closes the incision, and the lung transplant is completed.

After the Procedure

Immediately after the lung transplant surgery comes a few days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where the patient is put on a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe. Tubes are also attached to drain fluids from the chest. Doctors give strong medicines intravenously to control pain and reduce the risk of rejection or infection. In a few days, the doctors remove the mechanical ventilator and shift the patient out of the ICU. Overall recovery can take 1-3 months.

Risks of Lung Transplant

Lung transplant is a major surgery and has significant risks involved.

  1. Rejection: Even with a close match between the donor and recipient, the patient’s immune system is likely to attack the new lungs as foreign objects and reject them. Rejection can result in the need for new lungs or even cause death. Although the risk of rejection reduces over time, doctors prescribe drugs to suppress the immune system. Patients have to take these anti-rejection drugs life long to prevent rejection.
  2. Infection: The immunosuppressant medications increase susceptibility to all kinds of infections. If the patient does contract a disease, it becomes difficult to treat due to immunosuppressant medications. Protecting against infections, especially respiratory viruses, is essential, so doctors advise patients to wash hands regularly, protect skin from scratches, and avoid crowds and unwell people.
Factors affecting Lung Transplant Cost in Chennai

Lung transplant cost in Chennai: Presently lung transplant is only performed in Chennai and being the only state to do so, the costs are relatively high. There are experienced doctors and affordable packages for lung transplants.

Testimonials

Since childhood, I had been suffering from cystic fibrosis. After many years of infections and pain, I finally got a chance to avail an affordable lung transplant with Hospals. I found caring doctors and an excellent hospital, and my lung transplant went smoothly. For the first time, I can breathe freely. Thanks, Hospals.

- Samantha Williams, Nigeria

I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, due to which my lungs were deeply scarred and stiff. I was in constant pain, and even walking or eating was difficult. Eventually, my lungs collapsed and became weak, and I had to look for a double lung transplant. Hospals helped me to find Fortis Malar hospital in Chennai, where I had my double lung transplant without any complications.

- Farid Slimani, Algeria

I was a new father when I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. As I tried to help my wife with our baby, I fainted frequently and could barely continue with normal activities. I found Hospals at the right time and quickly got a lung transplant in Chennai with experienced doctors. Today, I have all the energy in the world to run after my toddler.

- Nabarun Bhuiyan, Bangladesh

At only 40 years of age, I was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Slowly, I could barely even walk without panting. Despite inhalers and nebulizers, I could not breathe properly, and so I started looking for lung transplant options. Hospals guided me through every step of the way, and I found a great hospital in Chennai with world-class facilities and amazing doctors, all within my budget.

- Faduma Ali, Somali

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FAQs

Following a lung transplant, patients are on anti-rejection medications such as immunosuppressants for the rest of their lives. Some of the side-effects of these medications include weight gain, stomach problems, and growth of facial hair. In the long term, anti-rejection medications can increase the risk of diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, kidney damage, and hypertension.
Exercise plays a vital role in recovery as it helps the body to use oxygen effectively, thereby strengthening the lungs. The medical team helps to devise an exercise schedule that helps with lung function without undue strain.
In general, patients do not have much pain after the surgery, apart from some discomfort near the incision area and slight pain while coughing. Doctors prescribe pain medications to control the pain, which subsides soon.
The full recovery duration depends on the age of the patient along with any other pre-existing health conditions. Nevertheless, most patients are allowed to drive after 2-3 weeks and can rejoin work in 2-3 months with a full recovery in 3-6 months.
Most patients report a significant improvement in their quality of life as they can fully enjoy life and activities without the need for supplemental oxygen or feelings of pressure on the chest. However, the patients are required to take medications life-long, which may be a hassle.

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