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Lung Transplant Surgery: The Breakthrough of “Lungs in a Fridge”

Innovative “lungs in a fridge” technology is transforming lung transplants by extending donor lung viability from six hours to 18 hours. This advancement allows for a broader donor pool, improved surgical scheduling, and higher success rates. Pioneered by Dr. Ankit Bharat at Northwestern Medicine, it represents a significant shift in transplant medicine.

February 14, 2025

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Sources and References

ABC7 CHICAGO. “Game-Changing Lung Refrigerator Serves Transplant Patients at Northwestern Medicine.” ABC7 CHICAGO, 2025, https://abc7chicago.com/post/northwestern-medicine-double-lung-transplant-texas-man-battling-terminal-cancer-receives-lungs-fridge-surgery-chicago/15869714/

BECKER’S HEALTHCARE. “Northwestern Medicine Breaks Records with ‘Lungs in a Fridge’.” BECKER’S HEALTHCARE, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/northwestern-medicine-breaks-records-with-lungs-in-a-fridge.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE. “Game-Changing Lung Refrigerator Serves Transplant Patients at Northwestern Medicine.” CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 2025, https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/11/lung-refrigerator-northwestern-medicine/

FOX 4 NEWS DALLAS-FORT WORTH. “Mansfield Man Undergoes Double Lung Transplant with ‘Lungs in a Fridge’ Technology.” FOX 4 NEWS DALLAS-FORT WORTH, 2025, https://www.fox4news.com/news/mansfield-man-among-first-double-lung-transplant-patients-treated-lungs-fridge

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