title: The surgical technique of bilateral sequential lung transplantation.
abstract: Since the first successful lung transplant performed three decades ago, the technique of lung transplantation has evolved with acceptable short- and long-term outcomes such that it has become the standard for those with end stage pulmonary disease. Herein, we describe our current favored approach and discuss some of the current areas in need of further investigation as they relate to the technical aspects of the operation.
authors.affiliation: 1 Spectrum Health, Richards DeVos Heart & Lung Transplantation Program, Grand Rapids, MI, USA ; 2 Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
authors.forename: J W Awori
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Hayanga
authors.affiliation: 1 Spectrum Health, Richards DeVos Heart & Lung Transplantation Program, Grand Rapids, MI, USA ; 2 Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: D'Cunha
keywords: Lung transplantation; bilateral sequential lung transplantation; end-stage lung disease; single lung transplantation; surgical technique