Featured Author Podcast: Preoperative Functional Capacity and Outcome

Featured Author Podcast: Preoperative Functional Capacity and Outcome

February 9, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of preoperative functional capacity on postoperative outcomes with insights from leading experts.

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants : Arman Valadkhani, M.D., Ph.D. and Duminda N. Wijeysundera, M.D., Ph.D. Articles Discussed : The Impact of Preoperative Functional Capacity on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity: A Prospective Cohort Study Functional Capacity Assessment Before Surgery: The Evolution Continues Transcript

People in this episode

Host: James P. Rathmell, M.D.

Guests: Arman Valadkhani, M.D., Ph.D., Duminda N. Wijeysundera, M.D., Ph.D.

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Impact of Preoperative Functional Capacity on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity: A Prospective Cohort Study, Functional Capacity Assessment Before Surgery: The Evolution Continues

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