title: Physiology and clinical applications of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in lung cancer surgery.
abstract: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) permits measurement of oxygen uptake (Vo2), an indicator of overall cardiopulmonary fitness and a useful measurement in the assessment of operative risk for lung cancer patients. The evidence supporting the use of CPET in pre-operative assessment of the lung cancer surgery patient is examined. CPET methodology and limitations, as well as alternatives to CPET for risk assessment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Respirology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa Hospital, General campus, 501 Smyth Road, Mailbox 211, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L6, Canada. nvoduc@Ottawahospital.on.ca
authors.forename: Nha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Voduc
mesh_terms: D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D018570:Risk Assessment