Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) is a medical procedure designed to improve breathing in patients with severe emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). During this surgery, doctors remove diseased, damaged lung tissue, which helps to increase the lung's overall efficiency by allowing healthier parts to expand better. By reducing the volume of the lungs, LVRS can enhance airflow, decrease breathlessness, and improve quality of life for some patients. It's typically considered when other treatments, like medications and pulmonary rehabilitation, have not been effective enough.