The cost of emphysema surgery may range from $20,000 to $40,000, and usually varies with the severity of emphysema, from hospital to hospital, and from geographic area to geographic area. Often the exact cost of lung surgery needs to be determined by the nature of the procedure. For lung reduction surgery, patients may have open heart surgery or minimally invasive surgery, which may cost around $20,000 for open heart surgery and $40,000 for minimally invasive surgery. The cost usually increases if the patient has complications, such as dyspnea, hemopneumothorax, or lung infection. If the emphysema is relatively small in extent, it can be treated with minimally invasive surgery at a cost of around $40,000. Therefore, the cost of emphysema surgery needs to be decided according to the patient’s specific situation; patients are advised to seek timely medical consultation if they experience pulmonary discomfort to avoid delays.