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Why choose temple Lung Center for lung transplant?

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Joseph Friedberg, MD, FACS. Thoracic Surgeon-in-Chief, Temple University Health System. Vice Chair, Surgical Services, Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery. Co-Director, Temple Health Mesothelioma and Pleural Disease Program. Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

What is involved in the evaluation of lung transplant patients?

Temple has special expertise in using ECMO as a bridge to lung transplant. ECMO is for patients with severe lung problems for whom mechanical ventilation provides insufficient support. Temple’s ECMO bridge can allow patients in danger of imminent death the time to be evaluated to receive a potentially life-saving transplant. An Experienced Team

What is a lung transplant?

Lung transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces one or two diseased lungs with healthy lungs, usually from a deceased donor. In some cases, a heart transplant is performed at the same time. New lungs help the body get the oxygen it needs to survive.

How to prepare for lung transplant?

Preparation. Once you have been cleared for lung transplant, you will prepare for the operation and wait for a donor match. During this period, you may need to reduce certain risks or undergo further tests or procedures. Patients who are very sick may also be placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Is Temple Lung Center expanding?

Over the past two decades, the Temple Lung Center has expanded to meet the growing need for transplant options for patients with COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or other severe lung conditions.

What is an ECMO machine?

An ECMO machine may be thought of as a bridge to transplant. It replaces the function of the heart and lungs to help you remain stable until a donor lung becomes available. You will be added to the national waiting list for a donor lung. The list is administered by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).

How does a heart transplant work?

The surgeon begins by making an incision in your chest. If needed, you’re placed on a heart-lung machine. This machine takes over the function of your heart and lungs during the procedure. The transplant team then detaches the airway and blood vessels from one or both of your lungs.

What is an OPO?

An organ procurement organization (OPO) is a non-profit organization that works with UNOS to recover organs from deceased donors. The OPO in the Philadelphia area is Gift of Life.

How long does it take to recover from a lung transplant?

Although some patients recover faster than others, recovery usually takes about 6 to 8 weeks. During these weeks and months after your lung transplant, you will focus on getting back to your normal routine, including work, hobbies and activities.

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Kathleen Brennan, MD

Associate Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Erin R. Camac, DO, FCCP

Associate Professor, Clinical Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Wissam Chatila, MD, PhD

Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

David E. Ciccolella, MD

Associate Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Francis C. Cordova, MD

Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Gerard J. Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP

Chair and Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Parag Desai, MD

Professor, Clinical Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

What is Temple Lung Center?

Patients at the Temple Lung Center receive care from a large team of doctors, surgeons, nurses, transplant coordinators and other support staff. This team of specially trained lung transplant specialists walks patients and their families through every step of the transplant process — from initial testing to lifelong follow-up care.

What is ECMO bridge?

ECMO is for patients with severe lung problems for whom mechanical ventilation provides insufficient support. Temple’s ECMO bridge can allow patients in danger of imminent death the time to be evaluated to receive a potentially life-saving transplant.