Understanding Lung Transplant

Your Guide to Lung Transplant

During a lung transplant, a diseased lung is replaced with a healthy lung from a deceased donor. If you are living with end-stage lung failure, a lung transplant can help restore function, improving your overall quality of life.

As with any surgery, you likely have many questions about your lung transplant. This guide can help answer those questions, giving you the power to make an informed decision about your treatment options.

• How to request a referral for a lung transplant
• How you are evaluated for surgery
• Different types of lung transplant surgery
• What to expect once you are eligible for surgery
• Why to choose Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health is one of the busiest lung transplant programs in the country, consistently exceeding national quality benchmarks. Our specialists are experienced in caring for all aspects of advanced lung disease and lung transplantation, providing our patients with the best possible care and outcomes.