Perioperative fatigue after lung resection for pulmonary nodules and early-stage lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Fatigue is among the most common and function-limiting symptoms after lung resection, yet reported rates differ substantially because studies apply different instruments, thresholds, and assessment time points. This study aimed to synthesize the prevalence, time course, and correlations of postoperative fatigue following lung resection for pulmonary nodules/early-stage lung cancer.