Double lung transplant

Double lung transplant

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A double lung transplant, or bilateral lung transplantation, is a major surgical procedure in which both of a patient's diseased lungs are replaced with healthy donor lungs. It is typically performed to treat end-stage respiratory diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. While the procedure carries significant risks, including organ rejection and infection, it can dramatically improve survival rates and quality of life for eligible patients.

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  1. Ben AskrenNegativeJun 27, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    The median life expectancy after a double lung transplant is 6.5 years.

    “the median life expectancy is only six and a half years”

    Listen at 30:42

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