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The study aims to evaluate the role of lung function tests and exercise capacity in predicting surgical risks in lung cancer patients.

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Analysis evaluates lung function and exercise test outcomes in lung cancer patients, indicating key prognostic factors for complications.

The study aims to evaluate the role of lung function tests and exercise capacity in predicting surgical risks in lung cancer patients.
Analyzed lung function (FEV1, DLCO) and six-minute walk test (6MWT) results in 162 patients with lung cancer.
Examined postoperative complications in relation to lung function and exercise tolerance measures.
Performed univariate and ROC analyses to identify significant prognostic variables.
Postoperative complications occurred in 32.9% of patients, more commonly in males and those over 65 years.
Lower baseline FEV1 and ppoFEV1 were significantly associated with postoperative complications.
Significant predictors included FEV1, ppoFEV1, and minimal SaO2 during 6MWT; age and walking distance showed no significant correlation.

Franczuk et al. (2013) studied this question.

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