Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS): expanding treatments for reducing lungs in COPD
Lung volume reduction (LVR) is a clinically proven and NICE approved therapy for reducing breathlessness in COPD. Has has traditionally been performed as lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS but minimally invasive options (e.g. valves) are also now available. However, the majority of eligible patients are not referred. This talk aims to help raise awareness of LVRS and who to consider for referral.