Peak Workload as Predictor of Respiratory Complications in Patients Undergoing Resection for Lung Cancer

Respiration 2026

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Authors: Anna Rodó‐Pin, Clara Martín-Ontiyuelo, Alberto Rodríguez-Fuster, Albert Sánchez‐Font, Roberto Chalela, Víctor Curull, Josep Belda-Sanchís, Juan Carlos Trujillo-Reyes, Manuel Pera, Diego Agustin Rodriguez
DOI: 10.1159/000550269
Cited by: 0
References: 26

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: To determine whether peak workload (Wpeak), expressed as a percentage of predicted value during a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET), can predict postoperative cardiopulmonary complications in high-risk patients undergoing lung cancer resection. METHODS: and DLco 52%. CONCLUSIONS: Wpeak ≤52% of predicted was associated with increased risk of postoperative complications and longer hospitalization. Although the discriminatory ability was modest (AUC 0.59), Wpeak ≤52% predicted was associated with higher postoperative complications and may serve as a complementary tool for risk stratification, especially in resource-limited settings. Further prospective validation is warranted.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Respiration
Volume
105
Issue
8
Pages
864–872
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN