Abstract
Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is designed to improve respiratory function by resecting the most diseased lung tissue in patients with severe emphysematous COPD. In a selected subset of patients with severe emphysema, LVRS can improve exercise capacity, quality of life, and possibly survival compared to maximum medical therapy. Because it is performed on patients with debilitating pulmonary function and significant comorbidities, it requires proper patient selection and diligent anesthetic planning and implementation.
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Thaemert, N.L. (2012). Lung Volume Reduction Surgery. In: Hartigan, P. (eds) Practical Handbook of Thoracic Anesthesia. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-88493-6_24
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