This series on “Lung Transplant: Current Status and Challenges” was edited by Dr. George Makdisi, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Albany College of Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, USA. This series covered the most significant and challenging issues regarding lung transplant and included renowned experts from different medical centers in the US to share their knowledge and experience.
Defying lung transplant current challenges
Narrative review of the evolution of lung transplant
Indications, pre-operative evaluation, and timing for lung transplantation listing
A narrative review of the impact of donor factors and selection criteria on outcomes after lung transplantation
Immunosuppression in lung transplantation: a narrative review
Postoperative management and acute complications after lung transplantation
Chronic and long-term complications after lung transplant: a narrative review
ECMO in lung transplant: pre, intra and post-operative utilization—a narrative review
Boosting lung transplantation, a narrative review of the impact of donor after cardiac death, organ care system and ex vivo lung perfusion in expanding donor pool
Lung transplantation: challenges in the COVID-19 era, a narrative review of the literature
Ethical subjects in lung transplant and current era
Disclosure:
The series “Lung Transplant: Current Status and Challenges” was commissioned by the editorial office, Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. George Makdisi served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.