Lung Transplant
肺移植
Duration
6-12 hours surgery
Recovery
2-4 weeks ICU/hospital, 3-6 months full recovery
Savings
~89% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
Life-saving surgical replacement of diseased lungs with donor organs for end-stage pulmonary disease including pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, and cystic fibrosis. China's designated lung transplant centers perform both single and bilateral transplants with improving outcomes. The program includes comprehensive pre-transplant evaluation, surgical expertise, and lifelong immunosuppression management.
Transplant Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment including pulmonary function, cardiac evaluation, infectious disease screening, and psychosocial evaluation
Duration: 1-2 weeksWaitlist & Matching
Listing on organ allocation system, cross-matching, and optimization of patient condition while awaiting donor organ
Duration: VariableTransplant Surgery
Removal of diseased lung(s) and implantation of donor lung(s) with vascular and bronchial anastomoses
Duration: 6-12 hoursPost-transplant Management
Immunosuppression initiation, pulmonary rehabilitation, infection surveillance, and regular bronchoscopic monitoring
Duration: Lifelong- Dramatic improvement in breathing and quality of life
- Extension of life expectancy for end-stage lung disease
- Return to active lifestyle for many recipients
- Significantly lower cost than US or European transplant
- Primary graft dysfunction in early post-operative period
- Chronic rejection (bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome)
- Lifelong immunosuppression with infection and cancer risks
- Organ availability and waiting time uncertainty
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.