Exercise and lung cancer surgery: A systematic review of randomized-controlled trials.

ABSTRACT: Lung cancer patients undergoing surgery are often left physically deconditioned and/or with functional deficits. Exercise interventions may improve pulmonary and physical function before and after lung resection. We conducted a systematic review of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) testing the impact of pre-, post-, and combined pre-and-post surgery exercise interventions on physical and pulmonary function in lung cancer patients. Exercise pre-surgery seems to substantially improve physical and pulmonary function, which are factors associated with improved ability to undergo surgery while reducing post-surgery complications. Evidence is inconsistent for post-surgery interventions, reporting no or moderate effects. Results from pre-and-post surgery interventions are limited to one study.

SUBMITTER: Himbert C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7677203 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature