Critically appraised paper: Preoperative physiotherapy education halved postoperative pulmonary complications in patients after upper abdominal surgery [commentary]

Strong claims require strong evidence. The Lung Infection Prevention Post Surgery Major Abdominal with Pre-Operative Physiotherapy (LIPPSMAck-POP) is the latest and most robust trial (PEDro 9/10) demonstrating that a single preoperative physiotherapy session halves respiratory complications after major abdominal surgery.