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India’s First Adult Lung Transplant Using Pediatric Donor Lungs Successfully Performed at Gleneagles Hospital Chennai
Chennai, June 25, 2026: A remarkable milestone in Indian transplant medicine! Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, has successfully performed India’s first adult lung transplant using lungs from a pediatric donor, giving a new lease of life to a 39-year-old woman from West Bengal who was battling advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (RA-ILD). (4th from Right) Dr. Govini Balasubramani, Director – Heart & Lung Transplant with Patient and Medical Team For six years, the patient struggled with progressive lung damage caused by RA-ILD, a severe condition linked to rheumatoid arthritis. Despite ongoing treatment, her breathing capacity continued to decline, and her oxygen requirement increased significantly, impacting even the simplest daily activities. Press meet Youtube Video link ЁЯСЗ The procedure was led by Dr. Govini Balasubramani, Director, Heart & Lung Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, supported by Dr...