Lung Transplant at University of Colorado Hospital

Why Choose University of Colorado Hospital for Your Lung Transplant?

The University of Colorado Hospital Lung Transplant Program began in 1991 under the direction of Dr. Frederick L. Grover and Dr. Martin Zamora and is part of the leading multi-organ transplant center in the Rocky Mountain region. Our program uses a multidisciplinary approach that means patients can see their team of experts in one visit, at one location.

Ranked among the top research hospitals in the nation, University of Colorado Hospital lung transplant patients have access to the latest scientific and technological advancements that mean better outcomes for our patients.

• Our team has performed more than 450 lung transplants since 1991.
• Our one, three and five year survival rates are above the national average.
• The average hospital stay (from date of transplant to discharge) for a lung transplant is 12 days.
• We are currently studying the effects of new drugs that reduce rejection rates.
• We are conducting research aimed at making better use of donor lungs.
• University of Colorado Hospital has an entire floor dedicated to transplant patients. All patients receive medical care by a team of experts who are specifically trained to address transplant patients’ special needs.

What is a Lung Transplant?

A lung transplant may be the only option for someone with lung disease that has not responded to conventional treatment and survival is predicted at less than two years.

There are two types of lung transplant. A Single Lung Transplant replaces one diseased lung with a donor lung.

A Bilateral Lung Transplant replaces both diseased lungs with two donor lungs. The transplant uses the lung(s) of a brain-dead person determined to be a good match for the transplant recipient.