CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy (TNB) has allowed for increased detection of small pulmonary nodules in lung cancer patients. However, it also poses a risk of iatrogenic damage. This single-center study aimed to investigate the risk profile of preoperative CT-guided TNB.
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October 3, 2024
This article examines how different follow-up frequencies affect outcomes in patients with lung cancer post-resection. The study analyzed 1,916 patients and compared low-frequency (LF) and high-frequency (HF) radiological surveillance.
September 26, 2024
This study evaluated 139 patients undergoing elective lung resections, focusing on compliance with Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery (ERATS) protocols and patient outcomes. Key results included a median postoperative hospital stay of seven days and a 19 percent perioperative complication rate, with no 30-day mortality.
September 25, 2024
Robotic resection of pulmonary hydatid cysts is feasible with appropriate preoperative planning and active involvement of multidisciplinary teams, including infectious disease, pulmonology, and anesthesiology. Localization of the bronchopleural fistula, followed by closure and layered capitonnage, help obliterate the dead space after unroofing of the cyst. This video demonstrates appropriate intraoperative steps that are key in avoiding an anaphylactic reaction during the operation.
September 18, 2024
The authors describe a case of robotic-assisted salvage completion pneumonectomy due to the limited descriptions of this type of operation literature, specifically in the setting of chemo-immunotherapy and SBRT.
September 10, 2024
This video describes a robotic-assisted left lower lobectomy and radical lymphadenectomy performed with the Da Vinci Xi surgical system following neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy for a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
September 9, 2024
A 76-year-old male with a PET-avid carcinoid tumor had a robotically-assisted lingulectomy, where unusual lung anatomy required using intraoperative bronchoscopy with Firefly mode to accurately locate and address the tumor.
September 5, 2024
This article explores the complexities of determining resectability in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors emphasize that resectability, crucial for deciding treatment pathways, is best assessed by a multidisciplinary tumor board but lacks a standardized definition across clinical guidelines and trials.
September 4, 2024
CTSNet Senior Editor Mara B. Antonoff spoke with Ammara Watkins about “Race and Ethnic Disparities in NSCLC Patients.” Dr. Watkins discussed key findings from her study and possible future solutions.
August 29, 2024
Minimally-invasive pulmonary segmentectomy is an effective method for treating selective cases while preserving lung parenchyma and minimizing perioperative morbidity and length of hospital stay. A fully thoracoscopic multiport approach is often preferred due to its straightforwardness and flexibility, allowing adaptation to unexpected intraoperative