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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Transplant Package | USD 55000 - USD 80000 | Single | Patient - 4-6 weeks stay (ICU + ward + extended recovery) in a single room. |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Consultation with transplant pulmonologist and thoracic transplant surgeon
- ✔Single or double lung transplant surgery under general anaesthesia
- ✔Transplant surgeon, assistant surgeon, perfusion and anaesthesia fees
- ✔Operation theatre charges and standard consumables
- ✔Transplant ICU care with ventilator support
- ✔4–6 weeks total hospital stay (ICU + ward + extended recovery) in a single room
- ✔In-hospital immunosuppressant and routine medicines
- ✔Routine blood tests, X-rays and drug-level monitoring during stay
- ✔Surveillance bronchoscopy during admission
- ✔Chest physiotherapy and pulmonary rehabilitation in hospital
- ✔Transplant coordinator support and discharge summary
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Pre-transplant evaluation tests and consultations
- ✖Government / transplant committee documentation fees
- ✖Donor organ retrieval, preservation and transport charges
- ✖ECMO and ICU stay beyond the package
- ✖Treatment of major complications, rejection or serious infections
- ✖Blood and blood products beyond package
- ✖Medicines after discharge, including lifelong immunosuppressants
- ✖Outpatient follow-up visits, tests and bronchoscopy after discharge
- ✖Accommodation during waiting and follow-up period
- ✖Flights, food and local travel
Know More About Procedure & Surgery
🇮🇳 TRANSPLANT PACKAGE — INDIA
Lung Transplant Surgery in India
Single and double lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease such as pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, bronchiectasis and pulmonary hypertension, done by specialist transplant teams at NABH and JCI accredited centres in India – at a fraction of Western costs.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🫁 Single & Double Lung Transplant💰 Starting USD 55,000✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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6–12 hrs
Surgery time
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4–6 weeks
Hospital stay (ICU + ward)
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80–85%
1-year survival
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3–6 months
Stay in India after surgery
📖 What is a Lung Transplant?
The lungs bring oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide. In end-stage lung disease, the lungs are so badly scarred, damaged or blocked that even with medicines and home oxygen a person is breathless at rest, cannot walk short distances, and has a limited life expectancy. Common causes include idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, COPD/emphysema, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
A lung transplant replaces one (single) or both (double / bilateral) diseased lungs with healthy lungs from a deceased (brain-dead) donor. Lungs cannot be donated by a living person. After surgery, the patient takes lifelong anti-rejection medicines (immunosuppressants) to stop the body from attacking the new lungs. A successful transplant can greatly improve breathing, allow life without oxygen, and extend life.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
When the lungs are badly damaged and medicines no longer help, breathing becomes very hard. A lung transplant replaces one or both lungs with healthy donor lungs. Afterwards, lifelong medicines stop the body rejecting them.
Healthy lungs vs damaged lungs vs after transplant
👀 Symptoms in Pictures
🩻 Scans & Tests — What Doctors See
🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures
📅 Recovery at a Glance
Drawings: Satyug Healthcare (simplified, not to scale). Photos: Wikimedia Commons; author and licence under each photo.
🩺 Conditions Treated
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
Progressive scarring of the lungs – the most common reason for lung transplant today.
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COPD / emphysema
Severe destruction of air sacs, often after long-term smoking or alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
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Bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis
Damaged, widened airways with repeated infections – usually need double lung transplant.
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension
High pressure in the lung arteries not controlled by medicines.
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Other interstitial lung diseases
ILD from connective tissue disease, sarcoidosis or hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
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Bronchiolitis obliterans
Scarring of small airways, including after bone marrow transplant or previous lung transplant.
⚠️ Signs That a Lung Transplant May Be Needed
- ➤Breathless at rest or with minimal activity
- ➤Needing more and more oxygen
- ➤Lung function (FVC or FEV1) falling quickly
- ➤Frequent hospital admissions for lung problems
- ➤Oxygen level dropping on short walks
- ➤Bluish lips or fingers
- ➤Swollen legs from heart strain (right heart failure)
- ➤Unable to manage daily tasks despite full treatment
💡 A lung transplant is considered only after all other treatments have been tried. These include antifibrotic medicines (pirfenidone, nintedanib) for fibrosis, inhalers and pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD, PAH medicines, and sometimes lung volume reduction. Patients with active cancer, uncontrolled infection, serious other organ failure, active smoking or poor family support are usually not suitable.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| High-resolution CT (HRCT) chest | Shows the type and extent of lung damage. |
| Pulmonary function tests and 6-minute walk test | Measure lung capacity and exercise tolerance – key for listing. |
| Echocardiography and right heart catheterisation | Check heart function and lung artery pressure. |
| Coronary angiography (age-appropriate) | Rules out blocked heart arteries before major surgery. |
| Blood group, HLA typing and antibody screening | Needed for matching with a donor. |
| Infection screening (HIV, hepatitis, TB, CMV) | Ensures no hidden infection before immunosuppression. |
| Kidney, liver, bone density and cancer screening | Confirm the rest of the body can handle transplant and medicines. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Online review
Our transplant pulmonologists review your reports to see if you may be a candidate.
2
Transplant evaluation in India
1–2 weeks of tests and meetings with pulmonologist, surgeon, psychologist and social worker.
3
Committee approval and legal paperwork
The hospital transplant committee and government authorities approve listing for a foreign national.
4
Listing and waiting
You are placed on the deceased-donor waiting list; you stay near the hospital and continue rehabilitation.
5
Donor lungs available
When matched lungs become available, you are called to the hospital immediately.
6
Transplant surgery
Under general anaesthesia, diseased lungs are removed and donor lungs are connected (airway, artery and veins); ECMO may support you.
7
Transplant ICU
Ventilator support for 1–3 days or more, close monitoring of new lungs and early anti-rejection medicines.
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Ward recovery and rehab
Physiotherapy, breathing exercises, walking and learning your medicines.
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Bronchoscopy checks
Camera tests of the airways and biopsies to look for rejection or infection.
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Discharge and local follow-up
Discharge after 4–6 weeks, then 2–3 months of regular clinic visits nearby before flying home.
⚖️ Types of Lung Transplant
| Type | What is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Single lung transplant | One diseased lung replaced | Selected older patients with pulmonary fibrosis or COPD |
| Double (bilateral sequential) lung transplant | Both lungs replaced one after the other | Bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, PAH, most younger patients |
| Heart-lung transplant | Heart and both lungs replaced together | Severe lung disease with irreversible heart failure or congenital heart disease |
| Re-transplant | A failed transplanted lung is replaced | Chronic lung allograft dysfunction in carefully selected patients |
📊 According to the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) registry, adult lung transplant recipients have about 85% survival at 1 year and about 55–60% at 5 years, with a median survival of about 6–7 years (longer after double lung transplant).
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Arrival in India ✈️, airport pick-up and transplant evaluation tests |
| Week 2 | Team meetings, transplant committee review and documentation |
| Waiting period | Listing for deceased-donor lungs; stay near hospital with pulmonary rehab (time varies) |
| Transplant day | Call to hospital, lung transplant surgery (4–6 weeks hospital stay in a single room begins) |
| Week 1 after | Transplant ICU, ventilator weaning, early mobilisation |
| Weeks 2–6 after | Ward recovery, physiotherapy, bronchoscopy checks, medicine training |
| Months 2–4 after | Discharge to nearby apartment; clinic visits, blood levels and bronchoscopy |
| Month 3–6 after | Final stable review and home follow-up plan – Fly home ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Weeks 1–2
ICU then ward; breathing exercises, sitting, standing and walking with support.
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Weeks 3–6
Daily physiotherapy; learning to take anti-rejection medicines on time.
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Months 2–3
Living near the hospital; clinic visits 1–2 times a week; strict infection precautions.
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Months 3–6
Return home with masks, hygiene rules and regular blood tests.
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6–12 months
Many patients return to work, travel and light exercise without oxygen.
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Lifelong
Daily immunosuppressants, regular lung function tests and specialist follow-up.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
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| 1-year survival (ISHLT registry) | About 80–85% |
| 5-year survival | About 55–60% |
| Median survival | About 6–7 years (longer for double lung) |
| Patients free from oxygen after recovery | Most survivors |
| Chronic rejection (CLAD) by 5 years | About 40–50% |
Results depend on the underlying disease, age and fitness at transplant, donor lung quality, the experience of the transplant centre, and strict lifelong adherence to medicines, infection precautions and follow-up.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Lung transplant is a major operation with serious but manageable risks; careful follow-up is essential.
- •Infections (bacterial, viral such as CMV, fungal) – very common in the first year
- •Acute rejection – about 25–35% in the first year, usually treated with steroids
- •Primary graft dysfunction (new lung not working well early) – severe in about 15–20%
- •Chronic rejection / CLAD – about 40–50% by 5 years
- •Kidney damage, diabetes and high BP from anti-rejection medicines – common long term
- •Bleeding and airway join problems – about 5–10%
- •Higher risk of some cancers over time due to immunosuppression
💰 Cost of Lung Transplant in India
The cost of lung transplant surgery in India starts from about USD 55,000 with a 4–6 week hospital stay (ICU, ward and extended recovery) in a single room. This covers the transplant surgery, transplant team fees, ICU care and in-hospital medicines. The total depends on single or double transplant, ECMO use, ICU days, complications, and the cost of evaluation and post-discharge follow-up.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung transplant (this package) | 55,000 | 4–6 weeks, single room | Single or double lung, standard course |
| Double lung transplant with ECMO support | 65,000 – 80,000 | 5–8 weeks | More complex surgery and ICU care |
| Pre-transplant evaluation | 3,000 – 6,000 | Mostly outpatient | Tests, consultations, HLA typing |
| Post-discharge follow-up (2–3 months) | 5,000 – 10,000 | Outpatient | Medicines, blood levels, bronchoscopy |
| Heart-lung transplant | 80,000 – 100,000 | 6–8 weeks | Selected patients only |
⚠️ Final cost depends on the transplant centre, single vs double transplant, ECMO and ICU days, infections or rejection episodes, and the length of the waiting period. Quotes are confirmed after the transplant team evaluates the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Lung transplant surgery
- ✔Transplant surgeon and anaesthesia fees
- ✔Transplant ICU and ventilator care
- ✔4–6 weeks hospital stay in a single room
- ✔In-hospital immunosuppressants and medicines
- ✔Routine tests and bronchoscopy during stay
- ✔Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- ✔Free airport pick-up, visa letter and interpreter
❌ Not Included
- ✖Pre-transplant evaluation tests
- ✖Donor lung retrieval and transport charges
- ✖ECMO and extended ICU beyond package
- ✖Treatment of major complications or infections
- ✖Medicines after discharge (lifelong)
- ✖Stay near hospital during waiting and follow-up
- ✖Blood products beyond package
- ✖Flights and food
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
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| 1. Send reports | HRCT chest scan and report, full pulmonary function tests (spirometry, DLCO), 6-minute walk test, echocardiography with PA pressure, arterial blood gas, oxygen requirement, recent blood tests (kidney, liver, CBC, blood group), list of medicines and previous treatments, and a doctor's summary of your lung disease. |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa. |
| 5. Travel planning | Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment in India | Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing. |
| 7. Return & follow-up | Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
- 📌All HRCT scans, PFT and 6-minute walk reports, echo, ABG, blood tests and prescriptions
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
- 📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
India's established lung transplant programmes such as KIMS Hospitals Secunderabad, MGM Healthcare Chennai, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, Apollo Hospitals Chennai and selected heart-lung transplant centres in Delhi NCR such as Medanta – The Medicity.
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Senior Specialists
Our partner lung transplant teams combine transplant surgeons, transplant pulmonologists, ECMO specialists and infection experts who perform heart and lung transplants regularly.
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Transparent Pricing
Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What is the cost of a lung transplant in India?
Lung transplant surgery in India starts from about USD 55,000 with a 4–6 week hospital stay in a single room. Double lung transplant with ECMO, evaluation and post-discharge follow-up can bring the total to about USD 70,000–95,000.
➤ Can a family member donate a lung?
No. Lungs for transplant come only from deceased (brain-dead) donors. Unlike kidney or liver transplant, there is no living-family-donor option.
➤ Can foreign patients get a lung transplant in India?
Yes, but under Indian law (THOA and NOTTO rules), deceased-donor organs are offered first to Indian citizens on the list, and to foreign nationals only when no suitable Indian recipient is available. This means waiting times for international patients can be long and uncertain.
➤ How long is the waiting time?
It varies from a few weeks to many months depending on blood group, body size, urgency and donor availability. Your evaluation team will discuss realistic expectations before you plan travel.
➤ How long does the surgery take?
Usually 6–12 hours, depending on single or double transplant and whether ECMO is needed.
➤ How long will I stay in India?
Plan for 1–2 weeks of evaluation, the waiting period, 4–6 weeks in hospital, and then about 2–3 months nearby for follow-up – so often 4–8 months in total.
➤ What is the success rate?
International registry data show about 80–85% survival at 1 year and 55–60% at 5 years. Outcomes are better in carefully selected patients at experienced centres.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Thoracic Transplant Registry reports; ISHLT 2021 consensus document for the selection of lung transplant candidates; NCBI StatPearls: Lung Transplantation; NOTTO (National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation) allocation guidelines and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (India); NHS; Mayo Clinic; Cleveland Clinic. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — like heart transplant, a lung transplant can only come from a deceased (brain-dead) donor. There is no living-donor pathway for this surgery.
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