Single lung transplantation

Single lung transplantation is a surgical procedure where a diseased lung is replaced with a healthy lung from a donor. This surgery is typically recommended for individuals with severe lung conditions, such as emphysema or pulmonary fibrosis, that significantly impair breathing. The operation involves removing the affected lung and connecting the new lung to the patient’s airways and blood vessels. It can dramatically improve the patient's quality of life and ability to breathe, although careful management post-surgery is essential to prevent complications and rejection of the new lung by the body’s immune system.