Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2014
Abstract
Preoperative examination in lung surgery enable to determine the extent and severity of lung disease with an assessment of the patient's ability to undergo an operation under general anesthesia, with the determination of the maximum range of the lung resection. This review article presents the multidisciplinary view of the particular examinations.
A comprehensive preoperative preparation is a set of psychological techniques, education, rehabilitation training and elimination of smoking. Indications for surgery and the assessment of a definitive treatment procedure arises from the multidisciplinary team decision and the attitude and choice of each patient.