[Long-term results with the CARE classification for assessing operability before thoracic surgery]

The classification and quantification of the individual risk in accordance with the CARE scheme is suitable not only for enabling appropriate selective peri-operative and post-operative function-supporting therapy, but also for reducing long-term morbidity. The prognosis of both operated and non-operated tumour patients, is determined exclusively by the recurrence and progression of the tumour disease.