We hypothesize that high intensity respiratory muscle training will improve ventilatory efficiency (VE/VCO2 slope) and will be associated with decreased PPC, decreased mortality and better quality of life in lung resection candidates. Accordingly, the aim of this study will be to compare rest and exercise ventilation and gas exchange parameters as well as postoperative complications, quality of life and mortality in patients who undergo high intensity respiratory muscle training compared to patients who receive the usual standard of care.
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Post-operative pulmonary complications
Timeframe: from the first 30 post-operative days or from the hospital stay
Post-operative cardiovascular complications
Timeframe: from the first 30 post-operative days or from the hospital stay