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- Title
Thoracoscopic precision excision technique for small lung lesions using radiofrequency identification marking.
- Authors
Yutaka, Yojiro; Hamaji, Masatsugu; Menju, Toshi; Date, Hiroshi
- Abstract
With the introduction of multi-detector computed tomography (CT), the number of incidentally detected small lung nodules has dramatically increased. Determination of lung nodule malignancy is crucial, and an early diagnosis of these indeterminate lesions can lead to subsequent potentially curative treatment. However, there are some limitations to excising these nodules with sublobar resection in a minimally invasive thoracoscopic setting. Under thoracoscopy, although stapler-based wedge resection seems to be the preferred technique, particularly in patients whose lesions are located far from the edge of the lobe, the stapler can unexpectedly sacrifice normal pulmonary parenchyma. To overcome this issue, we have developed a wireless excision precision technique using cone-beam CT-guided electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy in a minimally invasive thoracoscopic setting. Our technique is implemented in a hybrid operating room, and small tumors can be removed using a radiofrequency identification microchip without intraoperative fluoroscopy and do not require lung palpation under thoracoscopy.
- Subjects
LUNG diseases; MULTIDETECTOR computed tomography; RADIO frequency; PULMONARY nodules; EARLY diagnosis
- Publication
Surgery Today, 2024, Vol 54, Issue 5, p502
- ISSN
0941-1291
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1007/s00595-023-02772-z