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Advanced Lung Failure and Lung Transplantation

Pembicara: Dr. Manjunath M.N.

Consultant Transplant & Interventional Pulmonologist Institute of Heart and Lung Transplantation, KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad

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Keterangan

In advanced lung failure, when conventional treatments are insufficient, lung transplantation emerges as a transformative option for enhancing survival and quality of life. This intricate procedure involves replacing damaged lungs with healthy donor lungs, necessitating rigorous pre-transplant evaluations. Post-transplant care involves meticulous monitoring and immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection. While lung transplantation offers renewed hope and improved prognosis, challenges such as potential complications and the need for lifelong immunosuppression underscore the importance of careful patient selection and comprehensive post-operative care. The decision to pursue lung transplantation requires a multidisciplinary approach, weighing the benefits against potential risks, and emphasizing individualized patient care.

Ringkasan

  • Dr. Suna introduces a session on advanced lung failure and lung transplantation, presented by Medas. The session aims to unravel healthcare complexities with renowned experts and encourage active engagement from attendees. The guest speaker is Dr. Manjunath MN, a consultant transplant and Interventional pulmonologist affiliated with Kims Hospital in Hyderabad.
  • Dr. Manjunath's credentials include an MBBS from Bangalore Medical College with a gold medal in Pediatrics, an MD in pulmonology medicine, a DNB in respiratory medicine, and a fellowship in Interventional pulmonology. He plays a crucial role in a large thoracic organ transplant network in India, contributing to over 500 transplants.
  • The session will cover the introduction, a brief history of lung transplantation, contraindications, disease-specific indications, and decision-making in transplantation. Additionally, the overview of lung transplantation, potential complications, and outcomes will be discussed.
  • The history of lung transplantation begins in 1963, with a successful double and single lung transplant in 1983 by the Toronto group. In India, the first heart and lung transplant was performed in 1999, followed by a successful single lung transplant in 2012. The program has since expanded to multiple cities in India.

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