GURUGRAM: Artemis Hospitals has carried out two lung transplant procedures within a short span, treating one international patient and one Indian patient, according to information released by the hospital.
The transplants involved a 54-year-old patient from Trinidad and Tobago and an IT professional from Uttar Pradesh, both diagnosed with advanced lung disease. Hospital officials said the procedures were part of an effort to expand access to lung transplantation services in North India, where patients have often traveled to other regions for such treatment.
The international patient, John Andrew Mollenthiel, was referred to the hospital after his lung condition deteriorated rapidly, requiring increasing oxygen support. His case was described as medically complex due to high immune activity and regulatory requirements related to international transplants. The hospital said he underwent several weeks of preparation, including immune-modulating therapy and physiotherapy, before receiving a donor lung transported from Jalandhar. The transplant was performed on December 3 using a green corridor to ensure timely organ transport.
The second transplant involved Pushpendra Kumar, who had advanced interstitial lung disease and limited mobility. After being admitted in September, the hospital focused on improving his physical condition ahead of surgery. An organ donation was arranged on-site in November, and the transplant was completed successfully.
Hospital representatives said both patients are recovering and have shown improved breathing and mobility following surgery. The procedures involved a multidisciplinary medical team specializing in thoracic organ transplantation, pulmonology, vascular surgery, and critical care.
Doctors at the hospital noted that lung transplantation can be a treatment option for selected patients with end-stage lung disease, provided there is appropriate evaluation, donor availability, and post-operative support.
