- 5-7 days comprehensive evaluation
- N/A for evaluation; transplant recovery 3-6 months
- 76%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $3,000 – $8,000
- $5,500
- United States
- $15,000 – $30,000
- $22,500
- You save
- ~76%
- $17,000 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
Comprehensive lung transplant candidacy evaluation at China's leading transplant centers including Wuxi People's Hospital and China-Japan Friendship Hospital, which perform over 100 lung transplants annually. The evaluation includes complete cardiopulmonary assessment, immunological profiling, and multidisciplinary review to determine transplant suitability. China's growing expertise and shorter wait times make it an emerging destination for end-stage lung disease patients.
Step by step.
Cardiopulmonary Assessment
Advanced pulmonary function tests, right heart catheterization, CT angiography, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Immunological & Infectious Screening
HLA typing, panel reactive antibody testing, viral serology panel, and tuberculosis screening
Multidisciplinary Evaluation
Assessments by pulmonologist, thoracic surgeon, cardiologist, psychiatrist, social worker, and nutritionist
Transplant Committee Review
Case presentation to transplant selection committee, candidacy determination, and listing discussion with patient
- Comprehensive evaluation at high-volume transplant centers
- Shorter wait times compared to many Western countries
- Experienced surgical teams with growing case volumes
- Evaluation cost 70-80% lower than US equivalent
- International transplant regulations and ethical considerations
- Post-transplant immunosuppression is lifelong
- Need for long-term follow-up coordination across countries
- Language and cultural barriers in complex medical decisions
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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.