Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy01:30

Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy

1.1K
Endoscopy is a non-surgical medical technique used to examine a person's internal organs and vessels. This lesson will focus on two types of endoscopic studies: bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy.
Bronchoscopy
Description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that involves direct visualization of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A flexible fiber optic or rigid bronchoscope is used to carry out the procedure. The fiber-optic bronchoscope is more frequently used due...
1.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

["PneumoNEXT - Continuing Education, Exchange, The Future": A pilot project to support the next generation of pulmonologists].

Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany)·2026
Same author

Prognostic Value of Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

ERS/ESGE/ESTS clinical practice guidelines on endobronchial and oesophageal endosonography for the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer.

The European respiratory journal·2026
Same author

Targeting P2RY2 reprograms tumor immunity and inhibits tumor growth in non-small cell lung cancer.

Cancer letters·2026
Same author

[Safety of diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy in adults S2k-Guideline of the German Respiratory Society].

Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany)·2026
Same author

The Implications of 9th Lung Cancer TNM Classification on Interventional Pulmonology.

Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 4, 2026

Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome
07:27

Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome

Published on: January 23, 2026

592

Endoscopic lung volume reduction. A European perspective.

Daniela Gompelmann1, Ralf Eberhardt, Felix J F Herth

  • 11 Department of Pneumology and Respiratory Care Medicine, Thoraxklinik at University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Translational Lung Research Center, Member of the German Center for Lung Research, Heidelberg, Germany.

Annals of the American Thoracic Society
|December 25, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Endoscopic lung volume reduction (ELVR) provides new treatments for severe emphysema. Patient selection is key, depending on emphysema distribution and collateral ventilation, to ensure effective outcomes with various bronchoscopic interventions.

More Related Videos

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
11:17

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Published on: February 27, 2026

661
Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia
05:39

Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia

Published on: May 26, 2023

2.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome
07:27

Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome

Published on: January 23, 2026

592
Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
11:17

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Published on: February 27, 2026

661
Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia
05:39

Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia

Published on: May 26, 2023

2.7K

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Diseases

Background:

  • Severe pulmonary emphysema presents a significant therapeutic challenge.
  • Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (ELVR) offers a less invasive alternative to surgery.
  • Multiple ELVR techniques are available in Europe, each with specific indications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review available Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (ELVR) techniques in Europe.
  • To discuss patient selection criteria based on emphysema characteristics and collateral ventilation (CV).
  • To highlight the efficacy and limitations of different ELVR methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (ELVR) techniques.
  • Analysis of patient selection factors including emphysema distribution and collateral ventilation (CV).
  • Comparison of outcomes for different bronchoscopic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Bronchial valve implantation is effective for heterogeneous emphysema, with lobar occlusion and low CV predicting success.
  • Lung volume reduction coils are effective for upper/lower lobe emphysema, independent of CV, but are irreversible.
  • Polymeric lung volume reduction and thermal vapor ablation benefit patients with specific emphysema types (e.g., homogeneous, upper-lobe predominant) and are independent of CV.
  • Exhale airway stents (airway bypass) were found ineffective in clinical trials.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate patient selection is critical for successful Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (ELVR).
  • Different ELVR techniques have varying indications based on emphysema heterogeneity and collateral ventilation.
  • Further research is needed to refine patient selection criteria for existing bronchoscopic interventions.