Lung Transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital

Lung Transplant is a specialized treatment for selected patients with advanced or end-stage lung disease when other medical or surgical treatments are no longer sufficient. The process includes comprehensive transplant evaluation, donor assessment, transplant surgery and long-term follow-up care.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The total cost varies according to the transplant evaluation, pulmonary testing, imaging, surgery, hospitalization, medications, donor considerations and post-transplant monitoring. A personalized cost estimate can be provided after specialist assessment.

Complete Description

What Is a Lung Transplant?

A lung transplant is a surgical procedure in which one or both diseased lungs are replaced with suitable donor lungs.

It may be considered for selected patients with severe, progressive lung disease.

Who May Need a Lung Transplant?

Patients may be evaluated for lung transplantation when they have advanced conditions such as:

• Severe chronic lung disease

• Advanced pulmonary fibrosis

• Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Cystic fibrosis

• Pulmonary hypertension

• Other progressive lung disorders

Eligibility depends on comprehensive transplant evaluation.

Lung Transplant Evaluation

The evaluation may include:

• Medical history

• Physical examination

• Pulmonary function testing

• Chest imaging

• Blood tests

• Cardiac evaluation

• Infection screening

• Exercise or functional assessment

• Other transplant-specific testing

Pulmonary Function Assessment

The transplant team may evaluate lung function using specialized pulmonary tests.

These tests help assess:

• Lung capacity

• Airflow

• Gas exchange

• Disease severity

• Functional status

Single-Lung and Double-Lung Transplant

Depending on the patient's underlying disease and clinical circumstances, transplantation may involve:

• Single-lung transplantation

• Double-lung transplantation

The transplant team determines the most appropriate approach.

Lung Transplant for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Patients with advanced pulmonary fibrosis may be evaluated for transplantation when lung function continues to decline despite appropriate treatment.

Lung Transplant for COPD

Selected patients with severe COPD may undergo transplant evaluation when disease becomes advanced and other treatment options are no longer sufficient.

Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis

Patients with advanced cystic fibrosis and severe lung disease may be considered for lung transplantation following comprehensive assessment.

Lung Transplant for Pulmonary Hypertension

Severe pulmonary hypertension may lead to significant impairment in heart and lung function.

Selected patients may be assessed for transplantation depending on disease severity and overall health.

Lung Transplant Surgery

Lung transplantation is a major surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia.

The surgical approach depends on whether one or both lungs are being transplanted and on the patient's individual condition.

Post-Transplant Immunosuppression

Lung transplant recipients generally require long-term immunosuppressive medication to reduce the risk of rejection.

Treatment plans are individualized and require regular monitoring.

Post-Lung Transplant Monitoring

Follow-up care may include monitoring of:

• Lung function

• Oxygenation

• Rejection

• Infection

• Medication levels

• Kidney function

• Other transplant-related complications

Lung Transplant Complication Management

The transplant team monitors for complications such as:

• Organ rejection

• Infection

• Medication-related complications

• Changes in lung function

• Other transplant-related problems

Lung Transplant Second Opinion

Patients may seek a lung transplant second opinion regarding:

• Transplant eligibility

• Timing of transplantation

• Single versus double lung transplantation

• Previous transplant recommendations

• Advanced lung disease management

• Post-transplant complications

Relevant pulmonary records and imaging can be reviewed by specialists.

International Patient Lung Transplant

International patients seeking lung transplantation in the United States should provide relevant medical documentation whenever available.

Useful records may include:

• Pulmonary function tests

• Chest CT scans

• Chest X-rays

• Pulmonary specialist reports

• Oxygen requirements

• Laboratory results

• Previous treatment records

• Previous transplant evaluations

• Medication history

Complete documentation can help specialists determine the appropriate evaluation pathway.

Benefits of Specialized Lung Transplant Care

Specialized transplant care may help:

• Evaluate advanced lung disease

• Assess transplant eligibility

• Determine appropriate transplant options

• Coordinate multidisciplinary pulmonary care

• Provide transplant surgery when appropriate

• Manage immunosuppressive treatment

• Monitor lung function

• Manage transplant complications

• Provide long-term follow-up

• Offer transplant second opinions

Why Choose Massachusetts General Hospital?

Massachusetts General Hospital provides multidisciplinary pulmonary, cardiovascular and transplant care in Boston, bringing together specialists involved in the evaluation and management of complex advanced lung disease.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Transplant consultation

• Lung transplant evaluation

• Pulmonary function testing

• Imaging

• Laboratory testing

• Cardiac assessment

• Lung transplant surgery

• Anesthesia

• Hospitalization

• Immunosuppressive medications

• Post-transplant monitoring

• Follow-up care

A personalized cost estimate can be requested following specialist assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who may be considered for a lung transplant?

Selected patients with advanced or end-stage lung disease may be evaluated for transplantation when other appropriate treatments are no longer sufficient.

2. Can a patient receive one or two transplanted lungs?

Depending on the underlying disease and clinical circumstances, either single-lung or double-lung transplantation may be considered.

3. Will lung transplant patients need medication after surgery?

Yes. Recipients generally require long-term immunosuppressive medication and regular transplant follow-up.

4. Can I get a lung transplant second opinion?

Yes. Patients may request specialist review of their pulmonary condition, previous treatment and transplant recommendations, subject to hospital requirements.

5. Can international patients receive lung transplant evaluation at Massachusetts General Hospital?

International patients may request evaluation and treatment subject to Massachusetts General Hospital's international patient processes, medical requirements and appointment availability.

Product Details

Product Name: Lung Transplant

Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital

Brand: Massachusetts General Hospital

Country: United States

Specialty: Transplant Medicine

Service Type: Lung Transplant

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Subject to applicable eligibility and appointment requirements

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States