Prethoracotomy assessment: - Respiratory mechanics: postoperative FEV1 >40% (postoperative FEV1 = preoperative FEV1 * (1 - (% of functional lung tissue removed / 100))
- Cardiopulmonary reserve: VO2 max >20 ml/kg/min
- Lung parenchymal function: postoperative DLCO >40% (postoperative DLCO = peroperative DLCO * (1 - (% of functional lung tissue removed / 100))
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