I do really appreciate the update and yes, I remember the case of your daughter very well indeed.
I am going to make many assumptions here, so please forgive me if i don't get it all right.
Recurrent pneumothoraces due to COPD is a difficult problem, particularly for the thoracic surgeon, as he has to make sure that the patient is indeed fit for surgery and that the operation will be "worth while" and he clearly has given the green light based on these factors.
If the bullae (sacs) are in one area, then that is a criteria for operation, compared to a lung that has bullae scattered all over.
So we are starting from a sure footing.
I cannot say what method the surgeon will adopt as this will depend upon his expertise, but I would have thought that it would be by thoracoscopy ( keyhole surgery). She should be in hospital for about 3 days to a week and this should give her symptom free period for about 5-6 years (no more burst bullae& pnumothoraces)
That is my lot on the subject, but get back to me if you need any further information.