Expertise and Experience

Key Statistics

The survival rate after lung transplantation worldwide is reported to be 92%, 79% and 63% for the first month, first year and third year respectively. Early mortality (<90 days) is most often due to infection and late mortality (>90 days) is most often related to rejection. Survival rates are higher for patients undergoing lung transplantation for COPD compared to those whose indications were IPF or pulmonary hypertension.

Key Milestones, Research & Innovation

The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) set up the Lung Transplant programme in 2000. To date, about 17 lung transplants have been carried out, giving recipients a new lease of life. The NHCS is the only healthcare institution in Singapore that carries out lung transplantations.

Our Transplant Programmes