Diaphragmatic Thickness and Functional Exercise Capacity in Lobectomy Surgeries With Thoracotomy and VATS

Evaluation of Respiratory Muscle Strength, Diaphragmatic Thickness and Functional Exercise Capacity in Lobectomy Surgeries With Thoracotomy and VATS

The most commonly treatment for early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is lobectomy. Different surgical interventions during lobectomy are thought to have different effects on respiratory functions and exercise capacities. The aim of this study was to evaluate respiratory muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, and diaphragmatic thickness in groups that underwent lobectomy with standard thoracotomy, muscle sparing thoracotomy, and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).

The most commonly treatment for early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is lobectomy. Different surgical interventions during lobectomy are thought to have different effects on respiratory functions and exercise capacities. The aim of this study was to evaluate respiratory muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, and diaphragmatic thickness in groups that underwent lobectomy with standard thoracotomy, muscle sparing thoracotomy, and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). In this study we will evaluate respiratory muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, diaphragmatic thickness, postoperative pulmonary complications, pain, dyspnea, pulmonary function, functional status, anxiety and depression.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being a lung cancer patient scheduled for standard thoracotomy, muscle sparing thoracotomy, or lobectomy with VATS,
• Being clinically stable,
• Volunteering to participate in the study,
• be between the ages of 18-75,
• To be cooperative in the tests to be done.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having an orthopedic and neurological condition that prevents walking, - Having undergone any surgery on the thoracic wall,
• Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer.