Localization of deeply located lung lesions is difficult under minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery, and probability of localization failure is around 63%. Therefore, there is a need for new methods that can accurately distinguish deep nodules for use in surgical resection.
In a recent article by a team in Kyoto University, they describe the use of a radiofrequency identification (RFID) technique that was previously developed by them. They demonstrated that RFID is accurate and safe for the localization of deep lung lesions, and also provides information on the lesion depth. This novel technique has important benefits for the localization of lesions for surgical resection; however, there are some key limitations, such as time and cost. Since this method is relatively new, there will likely be additional studies in the future that improve the efficacy and safety of this technique. As such, a review article of the prospects of localization techniques including our new method would be beneficial for clinicians and researchers in this field.
The goal is to understand the overall benefits of the current techniques in minimally invasive thoracic surgery for localization of small lung lesions, as well as the key limitations or aspects requiring improvement. This review could also conclude with a future prospects and perspective section that outlines the next steps required to improve the current methods for clinical practice.
We welcome high-quality research papers on themes surrounding minimally invasive thoracic surgery including robotic surgery and bronchoscopic treatment for early stage lung cancer.
Localization of deeply located lung lesions is difficult under minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery, and probability of localization failure is around 63%. Therefore, there is a need for new methods that can accurately distinguish deep nodules for use in surgical resection.
In a recent article by a team in Kyoto University, they describe the use of a radiofrequency identification (RFID) technique that was previously developed by them. They demonstrated that RFID is accurate and safe for the localization of deep lung lesions, and also provides information on the lesion depth. This novel technique has important benefits for the localization of lesions for surgical resection; however, there are some key limitations, such as time and cost. Since this method is relatively new, there will likely be additional studies in the future that improve the efficacy and safety of this technique. As such, a review article of the prospects of localization techniques including our new method would be beneficial for clinicians and researchers in this field.
The goal is to understand the overall benefits of the current techniques in minimally invasive thoracic surgery for localization of small lung lesions, as well as the key limitations or aspects requiring improvement. This review could also conclude with a future prospects and perspective section that outlines the next steps required to improve the current methods for clinical practice.
We welcome high-quality research papers on themes surrounding minimally invasive thoracic surgery including robotic surgery and bronchoscopic treatment for early stage lung cancer.
