COPD (Emphysema)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions where it’s difficult to breathe air out of the lungs.
There is a vast body of evidence that confirms a subset of patients with COPD will benefit with surgery, lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS).
Robotic surgery has revolutionised the outcomes for patients undergoing LVRS. The benefit includes minimal invasive surgery and real time intra-operative assessment of lung function has resulted in reduced hospital stay and faster recovery to get onto lung rehabilitation exercises after.