title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Cape Town, Anzio Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa 7935. mdegroot@thoracic.co.za
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: De Groot
mesh_terms: D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000601:surgery*; D019049:Developed Countries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*