The series on “Why is the outcome good? Secrets of lung transplantation in Japan” is edited by Prof. Masaaki Sato from the University of Tokyo (Japan).
Editorial
Preface: Why is the Outcome Good? Secrets of Lung Transplantation in Japan
Review Article
Hidemi Suzuki, Ichiro Yoshino
Roles of respirologists in lung transplantation in Japan: narrative review
Long-term management and outcome of lung transplantation in Japan
Integrated cardiothoracic team approach for complex lung transplantation procedures in Japan—current status and future direction
The history of Japanese lung transplantation: the unique pathway to establishing the program and its initial success
Roles and practice of living-related lobar lung transplantation
The effect of infectious diseases on lung transplantation in Japan
Does the human leukocyte antigen’s relatively homogeneous genetic background relate to better lung transplantation outcomes in Japan?
Donor management and extremely high donor lung utilization rate in Japan
Patient selection, surgery and perioperative management in lung transplantation in Japan
Original Article
Effects of case volume on short- and long-term outcomes following cadaveric lung transplantation in Japan
Disclosure:
The series “Why is the outcome good? Secrets of lung transplantation in Japan” was commissioned by the editorial office, Journal of Thoracic Disease without any funding or sponsorship. Masaaki Sato served as an unpaid Guest Editor for the special series.