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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Surgical oncology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Lung and esophageal cancer resection are curative options.
  • Patients with comorbidities present unique challenges in thoracic surgery.
  • Advances in surgical and anesthesia practices are ongoing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze factors impacting complications and quality of life after lung surgery.
  • To review interventions for decreasing length of stay and improving recovery.
  • To address challenges in thoracic surgery for patients with comorbidities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on thoracic noncardiac surgery.
  • Analysis of patient, physician, and institutional factors influencing outcomes.
  • Examination of strategies to mitigate complications and improve recovery.

Main Results:

  • High perioperative complication rates and prolonged recovery are common.
  • Patients often experience a permanent decline in functional status.
  • Patient, physician, and institutional factors are associated with high complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • Delayed and complicated recovery after thoracic surgery persists.
  • Anesthesiologist training, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, and minimizing "failure to rescue" are crucial.
  • Interventions can decrease length of stay and improve return to baseline conditions.