Tailored intraoperative localization of non-palpable pulmonary lesions for thoracoscopic wedge resection using hybrid room technology.

Introduction: VATS wedge resection can require conversion to thoracotomy when pulmonary lesions cannot be identified. Hybrid operating rooms (HORs) provide real-time image acquisition capabilities allowing the intraoperative placement of markers to facilitate the removal of non-palpable nodules during VATS.

Objectives: To present our workflow based on the alternative use of two different markers according to the location of the lung lesion and report our initial results.

Comparison of digital tomosynthesis and computed tomography for lung nodule detection in SOS screening program.

Purpose: To compare the lung nodules' detection of digital tomosynthesis (DTS) and computed tomography (CT) in the context of the SOS (Studio OSservazionale) prospective screening program for lung cancer detection.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and thirty-two of the 1843 subjects enrolled in the SOS study underwent CT because non-calcified nodules with diameters larger than 5 mm and/or multiple nodules were present in DTS. Two expert radiologists reviewed the exams classifying the nodules based on their radiological appearance and their dimension.

Lung cancer detection with digital chest tomosynthesis: first round results from the SOS observational study.

Objective: Baseline results of the Studio OSservazionale (SOS), observational study, a single-arm observational study of digital chest tomosynthesis for lung cancer detection in an at-risk population demonstrated a detection rate of lung cancer comparable to that of studies that used low dose CT scan (LDCT). We present the results of the first round.

Methods: Totally 1,703 out of 1,843 (92%) subjects who had a baseline digital chest tomosynthesis underwent a first round reevaluation after 1 year.

Lung cancer detection with digital chest tomosynthesis: baseline results from the observational study SOS.

Introduction: Observational studies consistently support strategies for early cancer diagnosis and treatment. Owing to its high prevalence, mortality rate, and easily identifiable at-risk population groups, lung cancer seems ideal for early detection programs. We present the baseline results of the SOS study, a single-arm observational study of digital chest tomosynthesis for lung cancer detection in an at-risk population.

Not palpable? Role of radio-guided video-assisted thoracic surgery for nonpalpable solitary pulmonary nodules.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of radio-guided localization for thoracoscopic resection of small nonpalpable lung nodules.

Methods: Nineteen patients with a solitary nodule were enrolled. Inclusion criteria were maximum nodule diameter <15 mm, distance from nearest pleural surface of 20-40 mm, nonsolid or partly solid nodule, and/or posterior location.