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Bullectomy or Lung Volume Reduction Surgery?
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Timeless
Hi, I would love to have this done, but i guess it's up to the Dr. Where are these surgeries performed ? I live in the Syracuse area.
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copd_healing
Good advisor
@Timeless your best bet is to look for thoracic surgeons in your area. Have you seen a thoracic surgeon?
Timeless
Hello,
No. What exactly do they do?
Lee__R
Community managerGood advisor
@Timeless the surgery recommended will depend on your progression of COPD and the doctor's clinical judgment. There is also a new innovative surgery that is very minimal but showing great results. You can read more about it here in the Health Magazine. It is called Zephyr Endobronchial Valve (Zephyr EBV)
emphman
Does anyone have any information concerning the lung volume reduction surgery? Has anyone had it? I just found out I was diagnosed with COPD and was told about this operation by my doctor. I am scare and down. It involves putting coils in it also right?
Lee__R
Community managerGood advisor
Hello @emphman you are correct ... LVRS is a surgical procedure in which sections of severely damaged lung tissue are removed and where doctors insert special flexible scopes through the patient’s mouth to place metal coils into the damaged tissue of the patient’s lung. The coils return elasticity to the diseased tissue, allowing the lungs to work in a more normal way. see more here https://health.clevelandclinic.org/tiny-coils-help-copd-patients-to-breathe-easier/
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How many Thoracic Surgeons have they trained to date? Very interested
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Lee__R
Community managerGood advisor
Hello members,
Bullectomy and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery are surgeries that may beneficial for those with COPD.
;It may be beneficial for those that have had either of these surgeries to discuss the pros and cons and more in depth how the surgery has affected their condition. Also, this may help others who are looking into having either of these surgeries, as well.
For Lung Volume Reduction Surgery, the goal of the surgery is to remove the area of the lung most affected by disease, allowing the remaining lung to function more efficiently, and improve your breathing ability and quality of life.
For Bullectomy, the goal of surgery is to remove bullae from the lungs, which improve the patient's ability to absorb oxygen by allowing the healthier parts of the lungs to start working more effeciently.
Have you had any of these surgeries? What were your results? Has your condition improved since the surgery?
Are you considering any of these surgeries? What is your condition like currently?