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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Oncology

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  • Current methods for predicting postoperative functional status in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients are inadequate.
  • Recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) highlight limitations in relying solely on preoperative physical and respiratory capacity assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the postoperative functional status of NSCLC patients after lobectomy.
  • To assess changes in spirometry (FEV1) and the six-minute walk test (6MWT) following lobectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective collection of spirometry and 6MWT data from 57 NSCLC patients undergoing lobectomy.
  • Tests were administered preoperatively and at 30 and 90 days post-surgery.
  • Analysis of respiratory functional and physical capacity changes.

Main Results:

  • Preoperative mean FEV1 was 2.4 L (%FEV1: 88.3%). Mean 6MWT distance was 548 m (108.9% expected).
  • At 30 days post-lobectomy, FEV1 decreased significantly (0.5 L, 15.1%), while 6MWT showed minimal decrease (1.0 m, 0.8%).
  • At 90 days, FEV1 decreased slightly more (0.3 L, 7.8%), but 6MWT improved to 564.6 m (112.8% expected).

Conclusions:

  • Post-lobectomy, FEV1 demonstrated a slight, less-than-expected decrease.
  • The 6MWT showed a proportional increase compared to preoperative values, indicating improved physical capacity post-surgery.