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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Patient Optimization

Background:

  • Preoperative evaluation is crucial for thoracic surgery to identify patients who can tolerate the procedure.
  • Distinguishing surgical candidates from non-candidates is a primary goal of preoperative assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of predicted postoperative pulmonary function testing in preoperative thoracic surgery evaluations.
  • To emphasize the importance of patient engagement and physical optimization during the preoperative period.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing predicted postoperative pulmonary function testing to assess surgical candidacy.
  • Focusing on patient engagement strategies for physical optimization.

Main Results:

  • Predicted postoperative pulmonary function testing aids in determining surgical tolerance.
  • Preoperative optimization can potentially improve postoperative outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective preoperative evaluation, including pulmonary function testing, is essential for thoracic surgery.
  • The preoperative period offers a vital opportunity for enhancing patient physical condition to improve surgical results.