A novel localization device for small pulmonary nodules in thoracoscopic wedge resection with adequate margin distance: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thoracoscopic wedge resection of small pulmonary nodules (SPNs) is a common surgical procedure. Adequate surgical margin distance is challenging and key to successful resection for malignant nodules. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a novel localization needle in wedge resection for SPNs with adequate margin distance.

Methods

A retrospective review of needle localization cases from November 2021 to August 2022 was performed, in which 58 patients who underwent modified computed tomography (CT)-guided needle localization following thoracoscopic wedge resection were enrolled. Nodules were localized by placing a novel device characterized by a 4-hook anchor and a tricolored suture with a scale. The clinical characteristics were collected to eva

SUBMITTER: Wu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797389 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature