Two-Year Improvement in Multidimensional Body Mass Index, Airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise Capacity Index After Nonresectional Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Awake Patients

A significant improvement in the BODE index, satisfactory survival, and high rate of freedom from contralateral LVRS occurred both in the awake and control group, although the awake procedure proved more cost-effective.