Associated with KIMS Hospitals, Bangalore

Kerala's Gateway to Advanced Lung Transplant Care

Lung Transplant Programme associated with KIMS Hospitals, Electronic City, Bangalore. Expert pre-transplant workup, OPD consultations, and comprehensive post-operative follow-up care available locally across Kerala.

Kerala Consultation Centres
Calicut Kochi Trivandrum
Right Lung
Consists of 3 lobes. Provides 55% of respiratory capacity.
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Your Lung Transplant Journey

Step-by-step guidance through our coordinated care pathway, from initial symptoms to long-term post-operative recovery.

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Evaluation
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Waiting List
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Surgery
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Recovery
STEP 1: CLINICAL TESTING

Evaluation

Before undergoing lung transplantation, patients are assessed by a pulmonologist and must complete a series of tests to determine their eligibility for the procedure. These evaluations may consist of blood tests, imaging studies, lung function tests, and various other assessments.

Key Elements:
Assessed by a pulmonologist to review eligibility.
Requires diagnostic testing (blood work, chest HRCT scans, pulmonary function tests).
Pre-transplant evaluations conveniently coordinated at nearest Kerala centres.
Eligibility Milestone

Evaluating clinical safety checks and overall patient strength to guarantee surgical readiness.

A Historic Milestone in Lung Transplant Care

Two Hospitals. One Mission. Transforming Lives. Advancing Possibilities.

KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura

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Lung Transplants Completed

7 Lives Saved. 7 Families Forever Grateful.

KIMS Hospitals, Electronic City

FIRST Lung Transplant

Historic Achievement

A New Chapter. A New Breath of Hope.

Advanced Transplant Care

State-of-the-art facilities, sterile transplant suites, and advanced life support (ECMO) delivering world-class outcomes.

Expert Multidisciplinary Team

Led by pioneering thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, and intensivists dedicated to advanced cardiac and lung care.

Compassionate Approach

Providing patient-centric, empathetic care pathways coordinated seamlessly from pre-transplant to post-op recovery.

Largest Lung Transplant Programme in the Country

The Lung Transplant Programme provides comprehensive evaluation, referral, transplant coordination, and long-term follow-up care close to your home.

Patients undergo pre-transplant assessment and OPD consultations at our state-of-the-art Kerala centres. The actual transplant procedures are performed by the country's most experienced thoracic transplant team at KIMS Hospitals, Electronic City, Bangalore.

"Combining local care accessibility in Kerala with world-class surgical execution in Bangalore."
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Our Consultation Centres in Kerala

Avoid frequent inter-state travel. Access primary consultations, workup diagnostics, and specialized follow-up care directly in Kerala.

Calicut

Located at Meitra Hospital, Calicut. Provides complete pre-transplant diagnostic checkups and post-operative pulmonology OPD support.

Pulmonology OPD Transplant Referral Follow-up Clinic
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Kochi

Our primary hub in Central Kerala, offering advanced respiratory diagnostic services, transplant eligibility screenings, and local doctor coordination.

Pulmonology OPD Transplant Referral Follow-up Clinic
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Trivandrum

Consultation facility serving South Kerala patients. Provides streamlined referral pathways, diagnostic coordination, and post-transplant lung monitoring.

Pulmonology OPD Transplant Referral Follow-up Clinic
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Calicut Kochi Trivandrum

Growing Across South India

Establishing advanced transplant consultation hubs across multiple states to ensure premium healthcare is accessible to everyone.

Kerala Centres
Tamil Nadu Hubs
Karnataka Network

Frequently Asked Questions

Understand the transplant process, financial scopes, local coordination, and surgical standards.

What is lung transplantation?
Lung transplantation is an advanced surgical procedure to replace diseased lungs with healthy donor lungs. It is standard treatment for patients with end-stage lung failure who are no longer responding to medical drugs.
Who is eligible for a lung transplant?
Eligible patients are generally under 65, have end-stage lung diseases (like IPF, severe COPD, bronchiectasis), have no other major organ failures (kidney/liver/heart), have strong family support, and are willing to adhere to life-long post-op guidelines.
How long does the recovery process take?
Initial hospital recovery takes 14 to 21 days. The patient will then spend 3 months in home quarantine, avoiding public contact to prevent infections. Normal sedentary life can usually resume after 3 to 4 months.
How do I book an evaluation at a Kerala centre?
You can request an evaluation directly through our website contact form, call us, or message us on WhatsApp. Our transplant coordinator will assist you in collecting previous reports and scheduling an OPD at Calicut, Kochi, or Trivandrum.
Where is the actual transplant surgery performed?
All transplant surgeries are performed at KIMS Hospitals in Electronic City, Bangalore. The hospital houses state-of-the-art operation suites, high-end ICUs, and our dedicated surgical team.
Do Kerala centres perform the surgical procedure?
No. The surgeries are strictly performed in Bangalore due to the intense infrastructure required. Kerala centres are fully equipped to handle all pre-transplant testing, patient preparation, and post-surgery follow-up checkups.
What is the success rate of the programme?
Our partner programme at KIMS Bangalore maintains survival outcomes at par with international registries, achieving an 85%+ survival rate in the first year and excellent long-term quality of life metrics.

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Submit your details below. Our transplant care coordinator will contact you within 24 hours to guide you through the process.

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HQ Coordination Desk Lung Transplant Coordination Unit, associated with KIMS Hospitals, Bangalore.