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BLVR is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional lung volume reduction surgery to treat severe emphysema. In BLVR, our interventional pulmonologists place tiny, one-way valves in the airways in the hyperinflated emphysematous sections of the lungs.
LVRS is a surgical treatment for people with severe emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that has been shown to improve lung function, exercise tolerance and quality of life in many patients.
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction is designed to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly in patients with severe emphysema. Blocking airflow to over-inflated areas of the lungs helps healthier lung tissue function better.
Learn more about lung volume reduction surgery, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, and if you meet the criteria to receive this treatment. Schedule your appointment today with a specialist at Houston Methodist.
14 Ιουν 2021 · Cost. Summary. Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) involves the removal of damaged lung tissue, which can help people with lung damage breathe more easily. Doctors tend to recommend...
22 Μαρ 2024 · Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS, also called reduction pneumoplasty or bilateral pneumectomy) is a surgical technique that may be beneficial for some patients with advanced emphysema who have poor control of their disease despite maximal medical therapy.
This article reviews the medical literature on cost-effectiveness of lung volume reduction surgery and bronchoscopic valve placement for lung volume reduction. It discusses the anticipated costs and economic impact in the future as technique is perfected and outcomes are improved.
