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Preoperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Associated with Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.

Daniel SteffensHilmy IsmailLinda DenehyPaula R BeckenkampMichael SolomonCherry KohJenna BartynNeil Pillinger
Published in: Annals of surgical oncology (2021)
This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated a significant association between superior preoperative CPET values, especially peak VO2, and better postoperative outcomes. The assessment of preoperative functional capacity in patients undergoing cancer surgery has the potential to facilitate treatment decision making.
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