Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Lung Capacity

Lung Capacity

The air in the lungs is measured in volumes and capacities. Lung volume measures reflect the amount of air taken in, released, or left over after a lung function, like a single inhalation. Lung capacity measures are sums of two or more lung volume measures.

Respiratory Volumes

Respiratory Volumes

Respiratory volumes are crucial metrics, meticulously measured to quantify the air exchanged in and out of the lungs during various phases of the breathing cycle. These precise measurements are vital for assessing lung function, diagnosing respiratory conditions, and monitoring overall respiratory health. Each parameter provides specific insights into the mechanics of breathing and the functional capacity of the lungs.
Tidal Volume (TV) Tidal volume (TV) is the air inhaled or exhaled in a...

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same author

Ventilator Liberation for Hospitalized Patients With Tracheostomy.

Respiratory care·2026

Same author

Prevalence of PD-L1 Expression in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Real-World Analysis From Jordan.

JCO global oncology·2026

Same author

Machine Learning for COPD Case Finding: Looking for the Haystack.

Respiratory care·2026

Same author

The evolving role of targeted radioligand therapy in small cell and non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review.

Exploration of targeted anti-tumor therapy·2026

Same author

EBV-Negative Post-Lung Transplant Lymphoma Diagnosed via Paracentesis: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Case reports in transplantation·2026

Same author

A Case of Persistent Candida Keyfr Bloodstream Infection in a Lung Transplant Recipient.

Transplantation proceedings·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 7, 2025

Unilateral Lung Volume Analysis Using Micro-CT for Enhanced Assessment of Pulmonary Fibrosis in Preclinical Models

Unilateral Lung Volume Analysis Using Micro-CT for Enhanced Assessment of Pulmonary Fibrosis in Preclinical Models

Published on: June 20, 2025

Lower lobe lung volume reduction surgery: a case report.

Mohammed J Al-Jaghbeer¹, Umur Hatipoglu¹, Sid Murthy²

¹Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA.

Oxford Medical Case Reports

|September 30, 2020

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) can benefit select patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This case study highlights successful LVRS for lower lobe emphysema, improving lung function and reducing oxygen dependence.

More Related Videos

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Published on: April 19, 2024

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

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

Published on: May 26, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 7, 2025

Unilateral Lung Volume Analysis Using Micro-CT for Enhanced Assessment of Pulmonary Fibrosis in Preclinical Models

Unilateral Lung Volume Analysis Using Micro-CT for Enhanced Assessment of Pulmonary Fibrosis in Preclinical Models

Published on: June 20, 2025

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Published on: April 19, 2024

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

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

Published on: May 26, 2023

Area of Science:

Pulmonary Medicine
Thoracic Surgery
Respiratory Disease Research

Background:

Advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management often involves optimizing medical therapy.
Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is guideline-recommended for specific COPD phenotypes, typically involving upper lobe emphysema.
Recurrent exacerbations despite optimal medical management pose a significant challenge in advanced COPD.

Observation:

A 72-year-old male with advanced COPD experienced frequent exacerbations.
The patient presented with heterogeneous emphysema predominantly affecting the lower lobes.
A two-stage bilateral lower lobe LVRS was performed using a video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) approach.

Findings:

The patient demonstrated significant subjective and objective improvements post-LVRS.
Pulmonary function tests showed notable gains after the surgical intervention.
The 6-minute walk distance improved, leading to discontinuation of supplemental oxygen therapy.

Implications:

LVRS may be a viable option for carefully selected COPD patients with lower lobe predominant emphysema.
VATS approach for bilateral lower lobe LVRS can yield substantial clinical benefits.
Successful LVRS can improve exercise capacity and reduce the need for long-term oxygen therapy in advanced COPD.