The endoscopic diagnosis of peripheral lung nodules is a challenging aspect of oncological practice. More often than not inaccessible by traditional endoscopy, these nodules necessitate multiple imagery tests, as well as diagnostic surgery for benign lesions. Even though transthoracic ultrasonography has a high diagnostic yield, a sizeable complication rate renders it suboptimal. Over recent years, a number of safe and accurate navigational bronchoscopic procedures have been developed. In this first part, we provide an overview of the bronchoscopic techniques currently applied for the excision and diagnostic analysis of peripheral lung nodules; emphasis is laid on electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy and the association of virtual bronchoscopy planner with radial endobronchial ultrasound. We conclude by considering recent innovations, notably robotic bronchoscopy.
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Lachkar, S., Guisier, F., Thiberville, L., Dantoing, E., & Salaün, M. (2023, November 1). Advanced bronchoscopic techniques for the diagnosis of peripheral lung nodule. Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires. Elsevier Masson s.r.l. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmr.2023.09.001
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