Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) involves removing damaged lung parts, often caused by emphysema. This allows healthier lung sections to expand better, improving breathing and oxygen intake. The surgery helps patients with advanced chronic lung diseases breathe easier, increase energy, and enjoy a better quality of life by enhancing overall lung function.
There are two main types of LVRS are open chest surgery and minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Open surgery involves a larger chest incision, while VATS uses small cuts and a camera. The choice depends on the patient’s lung health, overall condition, and the surgeon’s advice to ensure the safest and most effective treatment.
The main reason for LVRS is severe emphysema or advanced COPD, where parts of the lung become overinflated and stop working. Removing these damaged sections lowers lung pressure, improves airflow, and helps patients breathe
Doctors diagnose the need for LVRS by reviewing lung function tests, CT scans, oxygen levels, and how well symptoms respond to medications or rehab. It is usually considered only when other treatments fail to improve breathing or quality of life in patients with severe lung diseases like emphysema or COPD.
Patients may need lung volume reduction surgery if they experience ongoing shortness of breath, severe fatigue affecting daily life, heavy reliance on oxygen therapy, frequent lung infections, or little improvement despite medication and rehab. These symptoms suggest advanced lung damage where surgery could provide significant relief.
LVRS removes damaged lung sections, allowing the healthier parts to expand and function better. After careful evaluation, surgery is performed, followed by pulmonary rehabilitation. Rehab helps patients regain strength, improve breathing, and adapt to changes, supporting a smoother recovery and better overall lung health.
Don’t wait for breathing problems to worsen. Seek medical advice if you notice these symptoms:
If daily activities become difficult due to breathlessness despite using inhalers or oxygen therapy.
Constant tiredness that limits movement and does not improve with rest or medication.
Ongoing chest discomfort not linked to cardiac issues but due to restricted lung capacity.
Frequent episodes of bronchitis or pneumonia requiring antibiotics and hospital visits.
Needing oxygen most of the day may indicate your lungs are no longer functioning well.
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LVRS is a surgery that removes damaged lung tissue in patients with severe emphysema, improving airflow and reducing breathlessness.
Candidates typically have advanced COPD or emphysema, are non-smokers, and have poor response to other treatments like medications or oxygen therapy.
Most patients experience mild to moderate pain that is well managed with medications. Minimally invasive methods also reduce discomfort and speed up recovery.
Like any surgery, LVRS has risks such as infection, bleeding, or air leaks. These are managed effectively by experienced surgical teams at MediSuggest.
Most patients spend 7–10 days in the hospital and start feeling better within a few weeks. Full recovery may take 6–8 weeks with rehabilitation.
Patients with severe emphysema or advanced COPD who are not responding well to medicines are ideal candidates for valve therapy.
Valves are inserted using a bronchoscope, which is passed through your mouth or nose under sedation. No incisions are made.
The procedure is generally painless. Mild discomfort may be experienced after, but it’s usually short-lived and manageable with medication.
Most patients are monitored for a few days and can return to light activities shortly after discharge, depending on individual health status.
