Educational platform directed to HCPs performing Lung Volume Reduction Surgery. Case sharing, networking and support tools to improve patient outcomes and continuous performance improvement.
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International Symposium on Lung Volume Reduction — LVR 2026
by LVRS Academy
Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30 AM – 4:35 PM International Symposium on Lung Volume Reduction We are pleased to present the 4th edition of the International Symposium on Lung Volume Reduction, taking place on November 12 & 13, 2026 in Leuven, Belgium . This international initiative brings together leading experts in LVR to discuss state-of-the-art clinical practice, emerging evidence, and future directions in patient care. The meeting serves as a high-level scientific platform fostering multidisciplinary exchange between pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, transplant specialists, radiologists, rehabilitation experts, and allied healthcare professionals. Chairs Prof Laurens Ceulemans — Surgeon, University Hospitals Leuven Prof Wim Janssens — Pneumologist, University Hospitals Leuven
Low Mortality And Favorable Outcome In Lung Volume Reduction Surgery For Different Emphysema Morphologies
by LVRS Academy
Sep 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM The first webinar, scheduled for Tuesday September 29 and hosted by Prof. Prof. Dr. Laurens Ceulemans and Prof. Dr. Walter Weder will present their recent European Respiratory Journal study (PMID: 41381224), demonstrating that lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) has evolved into a safe and reproducible therapy in expert centers, delivering near-zero mortality, limited morbidity, and meaningful clinical benefit across a broad spectrum of patients and emphysema morphologies.
