What is Lung Transplantation?

• A lung transplant is considered for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease or end-stage pulmonary vascular disease.
• ABO blood group & body size compatibility of the donor and recipient are required.
• The first successful lung transplant in Hong Kong was performed at the Grantham Hospital in 1995.

The criteria for Lung Donor

• Deceased lung donor:

  • brain death donor aged below 65
  • meet the general criteria for organ donation
  • no lung disease
  • normal lung function
  • non-smoker is the most ideal donor( minimum requirement for smoking donor: smoking for less than 1 pack per day and less than 20 years)
  • Hepatitis carrier is not considered for lung donation