Full recovery often takes six months to one year, depending on overall health, complications, and adherence to rehabilitation and immunosuppressive medications. Lifelong follow-up is essential to monitor for infection, rejection, and medication side effects.
What is the success rate of heart and lung transplant surgery?
Survival has steadily improved due to advances in surgical techniques, donor selection, and post-transplant care. According to international transplant registry data, approximately 70–80% of patients survive the first year after surgery, although outcomes vary depending on age, underlying disease, and transplant centre expertise.
