Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

One: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Medical Management of Emphysema.- 1. The Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Emphysema.- 2. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Evaluation of the Patient with Emphysema.- 3. Cardiovascular Effects of Emphysema.- 4. Radiologic Assessment of Emphysema in LVRS Candidates.- 5. Medical Management of Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.- 6. Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Severe Emphysema.- Two: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema.- 7. The History of Surgery for Emphysema.- 8. Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Open Technique.- 9. Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Approaches.- 10. Anesthetic Management of the Patient Undergoing Lung Volume Reduction Surgery.- 11. Perioperative and Nursing Care of the LVRS Patient.- 12. Selection of Candidates for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery.- 13. Clinical Results and Clinical Trials in Lung Volume Reduction Surgery.- 14. Effect of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery on Survival in Patients with Advanced Emphysema.- 15. Management of the Patient with Lung Cancer and Severe Emphysema.- 16. Lung Transplantation and LVRS in the Treatment of Advanced Emphysema.