The KIMS Hospitals Lung Transplant Programme in Bangalore represents one of India's most technically advanced and clinically accomplished thoracic healthcare initiatives. Operating across two premier campuses in Bangalore—Electronic City and Mahadevapura—KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences) has set national benchmarks in end-stage pulmonary care.
Clinically directed by Dr. Pavan Yadav M.V., Lead Pulmonologist & Lung Transplant Specialist, the programme pairs senior cardiothoracic transplant surgeons, pulmonologists, and ECMO intensivists to deliver comprehensive care from diagnosis through decades of post-operative follow-up.
Two Campuses, One Mission: Electronic City HQ & Mahadevapura Desk
The dual-campus presence of KIMS Hospitals in Bangalore provides patients with both accessible outpatient evaluations and world-class surgical execution:
- Electronic City Campus (Flagship Transplant Centre): Located at Survey No. 27 & 38, PES University EC Campus, Hosur Road, Electronic City, Bengaluru - 560100. This state-of-the-art super speciality facility houses dedicated modular transplant operating theatres, positive-pressure HEPA isolation suites, and round-the-clock ECMO consoles.
- Mahadevapura Campus (Consultation & Follow-up Hub): Located on Outer Ring Road, Doddanekkundi, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru - 560037. This campus coordinates high-resolution pulmonary diagnostics, SOTTO listing clearance, and outpatient clinic visits for patients living in North and East Bangalore.
Key Milestones: 800+ Thoracic Procedures Completed
Experience is the foremost determinant of surgical outcomes in lung transplantation. The surgical and critical care team at KIMS Hospitals brings a collective record of:
- 800+ Thoracic Transplants: Combined heart and lung transplant procedures.
- 575+ Lung Transplants: Bilateral double lung and single lung transplants.
- 185+ Heart Transplants: Advanced cardiothoracic organ replacements.
- Historic Firsts: Pioneering double lung transplants executed with zero intraoperative mortality and rapid ICU weaning.
Compassionate and Multidisciplinary Clinical Team
"A successful transplant relies upon the synchronicity of surgeons, pulmonologists, critical care nurses, and donor coordinators. At KIMS, every patient file is evaluated by a unified board ensuring safety and optimal match precision." — Dr. Pavan Yadav – Pulmonologist & Lung Transplant Specialist
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure & Clean-Room ICUs
Transplant recipients are intensely vulnerable to opportunistic bacterial and fungal infections during the initial immunosuppression phase. KIMS Hospitals addresses this challenge with purpose-built infrastructure:
- Class-100 Laminar Airflow Suites: Operation theatres equipped with continuous clean-room airflow and thermal stabilization systems.
- Ultra-Clean Positive Pressure ICUs: HEPA-filtered rooms designed to isolate the patient from environmental pathogens while permitting constant hemodynamics monitoring.
- 24/7 Mobile ECMO Units: Ready-to-deploy life support allowing organ retrieval teams to preserve donor lungs and bridge decompensating recipients.
Seamless Multi-State Continuity: Kerala and Tamil Nadu Desks
To ensure that geographic distance is never an obstacle to saving a life, KIMS Hospitals Bangalore operates seamless referral desks across South India:
- Kerala Care Network: Evaluation hubs in Kochi, Calicut (Chest Hospital), and Trivandrum.
- Tamil Nadu Network: Primary diagnostic desk at The Chest Clinic, Coimbatore.
- Karnataka Hub: Inpatient surgical suites in Bangalore.
Frequently Asked Questions About KIMS Hospitals Transplant Programme
What is the duration of hospital stay after a lung transplant?
Patients typically spend 7 to 10 days in the specialized transplant ICU, followed by 7 to 10 days in an isolation step-down ward. Total hospitalization averages 14 to 21 days before discharge to home recovery.
How are donor organs allocated to KIMS patients?
Organs are allocated transparently under the statutory guidelines of SOTTO Karnataka and NOTTO, based on clinical severity, blood type, height/chest compatibility, and waiting list seniority.
Who can I contact for an immediate patient referral?
Physicians and family members can contact the KIMS Transplant Coordinator at +91 70222 23966 or connect directly with Dr. Pavan Yadav Practice – Clinical Pulmonary & Transplant Services.
