Pre- and Post-Operative Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) a safe and feasible option for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) before and after lobectomy or pneumonectomy. Pulmonary function test and oxygen consumption should be evaluated in these patients before and after the PR sessions. For those who are not eligible for surgery due to poor physical performance may have the chance to to receive surgical treatment by improving their exercise capacity after preoperative PR sessions. At the same time, preoperative PR reduces post-operative morbidity and mortality. Also, post-operative PR enhances functional regain after surgery, and reduces recovery time, post-operative complication, and hospital stays.