World's first fully robotic lung transplant performed
Cheryl Mehrkar was an “adrenaline junkie” who relished being a scuba divemaster and riding her 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster in North Carolina, Maine, and near her home in Dutchess County.and dabbled in skydiving and bungee jumping. Now, Mehrkar has a new feat for her unusual résumé — she’s the world’s first recipient of a fully robotic double lung transplant.
“I’ve been in awe — it’s an unbelievable thing,” Mehrkar, 57, told The Post on Wednesday shortly after being discharged from NYU Langone Health.Cheryl Mehrkar is the recipient of the world’s first fully robotic double lung transplant. Dr. Stephanie H. Chang, right, an associate professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, led the groundbreaking procedure last month.
After her procedure, which lasted about seven hours, Mehrkar marveled that she could take a “good breath” almost immediately.It’s a stark contrast from 15 years ago, when she noticed she was slightly short of breath while doing jumping jacks and sit-ups with her karate students at the dojo she co-owned with her husband.COPD describes a collection of conditions, like emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that damage the lungs and restrict airflow.
Mehrkar underwent surgery just days after being placed on the transplant list. She believes the robotic technique led to less pain and a shorter recovery time.Chang, right, was recently lauded for leading the first fully robotic lung transplant in the nation, using the novel technique to replace a man’s right lung.Chang discusses Mehrkar’s case with Dr. Luis F.
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