
"When I'm putting organs in, I'm holding my breath until the patient takes their first breath."
Where I see patients (2)
My work
Q&A: Giving the sickest patients a second chance
UCSF is known for its excellent lung transplant outcomes, despite taking high-risk cases. Dr. Kukreja reveals how it feels to take someone from "hanging on for dear life" to living life to the fullest.
Selected research
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A randomized trial of open lung protective ventilation compared to conventional mechanical ventilation in deceased organ donors.
The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
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Perioperative Fluid Management.
Clinics in geriatric medicine
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The 2024 American Association for Thoracic Surgery expert consensus document: Current standards in donor lung procurement and preservation.
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery