Retransplanted Lungs Used in CF Quadruple Organ Transplant
Surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital successfully transplanted a second set of lungs, a liver, and a kidney into a patient with cystic fibrosis and chronic organ rejection.
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Retransplanted Lungs Used in CF Quadruple Organ Transplant
Surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital successfully transplanted a second set of lungs, a liver, and a kidney into a patient with cystic fibrosis and chronic organ rejection.
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Single-Port Robotic Surgery for Lung Cancer Patients
UT Southwestern Medical Center is the first healthcare provider in North Texas to offer single-port robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy, a minimally invasive procedure for select patients with early-stage lung cancer.
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‘Robotic’ Lung Transplant Successful at Houston Hospital
The minimally invasive surgical approach may allow high-risk or frail patients to become candidates for lung transplantation.
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Cleveland Clinic Completes Its First Robotic Lung Transplant in US
Surgeons used small incisions and robotic instruments instead of dividing the breastbone or ribs to reduce pain and accelerate patient recovery.
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Dreaming Under Anesthesia Improved Patient Surgical Experience
A new five-step anesthesia protocol increased the likelihood of positive dreams, which may help reduce patient fear and improve emotional recovery after surgery.
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Geographic Disparities in Lung Transplant Access Persist
Recent updates to the national lung allocation system have not eliminated regional differences in donor availability.
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First Lung Transplant for HIV Patient in San Diego County
UC San Diego Health successfully completed the first lung transplant for a patient with HIV in San Diego County.
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Cystic Fibrosis Patient Receives Quadruple Transplant
A 28-year-old cystic fibrosis patient underwent a 36-hour quadruple organ transplant for both lungs, a liver, and a kidney from a single donor.
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Delirium Screening, Fall Prevention, Pneumonia Prevention Improve Post-Surgical Outcomes
Implementing specific protocols for older surgical patients can reduce complications such as delirium, falls, and pneumonia.
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Double-Lung Transplant Successfully Treats Terminal Lung Cancer
A patient with advanced lung cancer and interstitial lung disease received a double-lung transplant through a clinical trial at Northwestern Medicine.
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At-home Monitoring Detected Early Lung Transplant Complications
A Mayo Clinic study demonstrates that at-home monitoring provides actionable data and reduces the travel burden for post-transplant patients.
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Remote Patient Monitoring Improves Lung Transplant Recovery
A Mayo Clinic study indicates that home monitoring kits can identify early complications and reduce travel burdens for transplant recipients.
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COVID-19 Outcomes in Cystic Fibrosis Transplant Patients
New research indicates that baseline lung health is a stronger predictor of SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in cystic fibrosis transplantation patients than the time elapsed since transplantation.
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Cedars-Sinai Achieves Record Lung Transplants in 2025
The Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center and the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai completed 677 solid organ transplants in 2025, setting several new institutional records in liver and lung transplant.
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Donor Lung May Trigger Organ Rejection
Chronic organ rejection may be triggered by the disruption of lymphatic vessels from the donor organ rather than an attack by the patient’s immune system.
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Study Strengthens Evidence for Pleurectomy / Decortication for Mesothelioma
Pleurectomy/decortication, a lung-sparing surgery, can be performed safely with low mortality in carefully selected patients with pleural mesothelioma.
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Total Artificial Lung System Keeps Double-Lung Transplant Patient Alive for 48 Hours
A case study documents how a “total artificial lung” (TAL) system temporarily supported a critically ill patient for 48 hours as part of a successful double-lung transplant.
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Lung Transplantation in Patients with HIV
Lung transplantation in people with HIV may be feasible yet CD4 counts can temporarily drop under 200 during transplant evaluation.
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Women Report Greater Improvements After Lung Volume Reduction
Though men and women with COPD experienced similar benefits in lung function measures, women reported larger improvements in CAT and SGRQ scores.
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Genetic Variant May Drive Lung Transplant Rejections
A genetic variant may drive development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) in lung transplant recipients.
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Greater Surgical Complication Risk in Patients with Allergies, Asthma
Patients with allergic conditions—including eczema, asthma, and hay fever—may face more problems after certain types of surgery, according to research at ACAAI 2025.
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Northwestern Medicine Performs First Robotic Lung Transplant in Illinois
Surgeons used a robotic system to complete a lung transplant through small incisions, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery.
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Women Still Receive Fewer Lung Transplants
Gender disparities persist under a new national organ allocation system, as female lung transplant candidates are less likely to undergo transplantation.
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Longer LOS for Endobronchial Valve Procedures at High-volume Hospitals
For patients receiving endobronchial valve procedures, high-volume hospitals had significantly longer lengths of stay.
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