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Cost of Lung Transplant in Major Cities of United Arab Emirates

CityMinimum Cost (USD)Minimum Cost (AED)Maximum Cost (USD)Maximum Cost (AED)
Abu DhabiUSD 65000238550USD 75000275250
DubaiUSD 65000238550USD 75000275250

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A lung transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased or failing lung with a healthy one from a deceased donor. Procedures may include single lung transplant (in which one lung is transplanted) or double lung transplant (where both lungs are transplanted), depending on the patient's case. Standard conditions for lung transplant patients involve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension.

When lung damage from diseases such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, or pulmonary hypertension becomes life-threatening, lung transplants are taken into consideration. It may be suggested to have a single or double lung transplant when drugs or breathing assistance are no longer effective.

If you have a persistent cough, recurrent lung infections, chronic or worsening breathing difficulties, or decreased capacity to carry out daily tasks even after therapy, consult a physician. For diseases like cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, or COPD, early consultation is essential, particularly if you need continuous oxygen support if your oxygen levels are declining.

Preparing for a lung transplant involves medical evaluations, imaging, and lab tests to assess eligibility. Patients are required to quit up smoking, lead healthy lives, and follow all medical advice.

General anesthesia performs lung transplant. After making a chest incision, the surgeon removes the damaged lung or lungs and attaches the donor lung to the patient's blood vessels, airways, and chest structures. Once blood flow and breathing are restored, the chest is closed and the patient is moved to intensive care for monitoring.

It usually takes 4 to 8 hours to accomplish a lung transplant. It could take up to 12 hours if both lungs are transplanted or if there are difficulties.

  • Organ rejection
  • Infection
  • Bleeding or blood clots
  • Primary graft dysfunction
  • Kidney damage
  • Cancer recurrance risk due to weak immune system

Lung transplant improves breathing, physical function, and overall quality of life for patients with severe lung disease. Additionally, it can increase longevity and lessen the requirement for hospital stays and oxygen therapy.

Recovery after surgery involves rehabilitation to regain strength and intense care for one to three weeks. Monitoring lung function and preventing rejection requires lifelong immunosuppressive medication and routine follow-ups.

The percentage of patients who survive following lung transplant surgery, or the success rate, changes with time; however, the five-year survival rate is more like 70%.

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Lung Transplant in Aster DM Healthcare: Costs, Top Doctors, and Reviews

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1.0 ( 1 Reviews )
  • Joint Commission International, or JCI
  • National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)

Aster DM Healthcare located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Aster Hospital Dubai has 114 bed capacity
  • Comprehensively fitted operating theaters are 5 in number
  • Intensive Care Units (ICU) are also 5 in number and they also include an Isolation unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit bed capacity is 8 with an Isolation unit present
  • Three kinds of rooms for all requirements such as twin sharing rooms, single rooms and VIP rooms
  • Mother and child friendly hospital with Labor room, delivery suites, and a Nursery
  • Unit dedicated to Day Surgery
  • Fully equipped Dialysis Unit

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Lung Transplant in Canadian Specialist Hospital: Costs, Top Doctors, and Reviews

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Joint Commission International, or JCI

Canadian Specialist Hospital located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • A multispecialty hospital which is based in 7 stories of a building.
  • More than 30 specialised centres
  • It has over 35 specialties and 40 plus OPD clinics with 200 beds
  • 6 Operating Theatres as well as ICU, CCU, HDU, NICU
  • The most advanced lab & Imaging services
  • International patient care services
  • Option for Telemedicine to connect with the specialists

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Lung Transplant in Zulekha Hospital Dubai: Costs, Top Doctors, and Reviews

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4.7 ( 2 Reviews )
  • Joint Commission International, or JCI

Zulekha Hospital Dubai located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by ISO, JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • The bed capacity of Zulekha Hospital Dubai is 140.
  • Diagnostic centers, pharmacies, inpatient and outpatient care are provided at Zulekha Hospital Dubai.
  • This hospital provides the best of healthcare packages
  • Its surgical base is really strong with the hospital having successfully initiated and completed minimally invasive surgeries, joint replacement surgeries, bariatric surgeries, cardiac, and neonatal surgeries.
  • Radiology, laboratory, operating theatres, dialysis section and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory are all present in Zulekha Hospital Dubai, UAE.

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Lung Transplant in NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda: Costs, Top Doctors, and Reviews

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4.7 ( 2 Reviews )
  • Joint Commission International, or JCI

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 72 Patient Rooms
  • 10 ICU Beds
  • 10 NICU Beds
  • 4 Operation Theatres
  • Well-equipped Laboratory
  • Radiology Department
  • Smaller Medical Centers and Clinics in Dubai
  • Advanced Technology used by the Hospital- a patient friendly closed MRI (1.5 tesla), 64 Slice - Dual Source Siemens Definition MDCT CT scanner, 4-D Ultrasound with Color Doppler, Digital Fluoroscopy, Mammogram, and Digital X - Ray systems backed by a fully integrated PACS system
  • 24-hour In-house Pharmacy
  • 24-hour Ambulance services

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Dr. Vihan Gautam

BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt

3 Years of Experience

Dr. Vihan Gautam is a distinguished Rehabilitation Specialist and Healthcare Management Professional, holding a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and a Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSc) from the prestigious University of London, United Kingdom. With specialized clinical experience and his advanced medical knowledge in neuro-rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders, and evidence-based physiotherapy practices, enables him to develop patient-centered rehabilitation protocols and AI-driven care models that deliver measurable functional recovery outcomes. His diverse contributions across international rehabilitation programs, multidisciplinary care, and AI-driven healthcare initiatives uniquely position him as an emerging leader in neuro-rehabilitative care globally. . View More

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Dr. Akash Khandelwal

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9 Years of Experience

Dr. Akash Khandelwal is a distinguished Hematologist, Hemato-oncologist, and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Physician with extensive training from the prestigious AIIMS New Delhi. His expertise encompasses a wide range of specialized techniques in bone marrow transplantation, including autologous and allogeneic transplants such as matched sibling donors, matched unrelated donors (MUD), and haploidentical donor transplants. Dr. Khandelwal has personally supervised and conducted over 100 bone marrow transplants. View More