Outcomes of lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema: unilateral and bilateral.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) has historically been performed as a bilateral operation. We aimed to compare the short-term morbidity and mortality between unilateral and bilateral LVRS.

Methods

We performed a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent LVRS for emphysema at two hospital sites over 10 years. Outcomes were compared between unilateral and bilateral LVRS by final approach. Functional outcomes included pulmonary functions tests (PFTs), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), and supplemental oxygen use.

Results

A total of 119 patients underwent LVRS. A unilateral approach was used in 64 (54%) patients, and the bilateral approach in 55 (46%). For the entire cohort, functional outcomes significantly improved post-LVRS. Bilateral LVRS showed non-sig

SUBMITTER: Castillo-Larios R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565307 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature