The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Jan 27 2025 As contemporary surgical practice continues to evolve, patients who undergo surgical lung volume reduction (LVRS) for advanced emphysema may survive longer and with fewer complications than they did in the past-and they may even fare better than those who opt for endobronchial valve (EBV) placement. At the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting, researchers presented risk-adjusted findings that shed new light on treatments for severe