Stamenovic D, et al. - The influence of advanced age (80 + years) on immediate peri-operative outcomes was determined and the potential risk factors that could result in increased morbidity and mortality after lung resections were determined. When compared to septuagenarians, age greater than 80 years was not shown to be significant for the development of complications. Improved outcomes were observed in association with female gender, better lung function (FEV1>72%, DLCO>57%), fewer co-morbidities (ACCI<11), and segmental lung resections.