Lung Transplantation
The Lung Transplant Program at
the University of Pennsylvania is one of the
oldest and most experienced programs in the country.
Since its inception in 1991 by Dr. Larry Kaiser, the program
has established itself as the premier lung transplant center in the
region and one of the most active in the world. It is now
directed by Dr. Alberto Pochettino and over 450 lung transplant
procedures have been performed. More importantly, outcomes
have consistently equaled or exceeded national averages.
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In 2005, the Hospital of the University
of Pennsylvania performed 59 lung transplants,
ranking it fourth
in the country based
on volume.
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Staffed by cardiothoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, nurse
practitioners, cardiologists, infectious disease specialists, pharmacists,
nutritionists, physical and respiratory therapists, financial
coordinators and social workers, the Penn Lung Transplant
Program offers a multidisciplinary approach to the care of
patients with advanced lung diseases requiring transplantation.
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