Examining the impact of physical function performance in predicting patient outcomes after lung-sparing surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Preoperative physical function performance was a significant predictor of postoperative outcomes. The results of our study highlight the importance of physical function in patients with MPM and support the need for early rehabilitation and further research to determine optimal rehabilitation interventions.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPreoperative physical function can predict outcomes after lung-sparing surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM).Physical function in patients with MPM should be carefully examined.To accurately reflect patients' abilities, patient assessment should include both patient-reported outcomes and performance-based measures.Patients with MPM should receive rehabilitation early after diagnosis and throughout the continuum of care.