Advancements in Research on Preoperative Localization of Pulmonary Nodules.
10.3779/j.issn.1009-3419.2025.101.07
- Author:
Jialong CHEN
1
;
Lei ZHOU
1
;
Lingling QIN
1
;
Chunlai LIU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Xiangyang No.1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, China.
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
Computed tomography;
Pulmonary nodule;
Video-assisted thoracic surgery
- MeSH:
Humans;
Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis*;
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule/diagnostic imaging*;
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted/methods*;
Multiple Pulmonary Nodules/diagnostic imaging*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer
2025;28(5):385-390
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
In recent years, the widespread application of chest computed tomography (CT) screening has led to a significant increase in the detection rate of pulmonary nodules. As a critical diagnostic tool for early-stage lung cancer, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has emerged as the preferred therapeutic approach for pulmonary nodules. Clinical evidence demonstrates that precise preoperative localization significantly enhances surgical success rates (reducing conversion to thoracotomy), minimizes complications, and shortens operation time. This comprehensive review systematically evaluates six cutting-edge localization techniques: percutaneous puncture-assisted localization, electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) localization, 3D-printed auxiliary localization, basin-analysis-based localization, robotic navigation system localization, and mixed reality (MR)-guided localization. By critically analyzing their operational principles, efficacy, safety profiles, and clinical applicability, this paper aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for optimizing clinical decision-making in pulmonary nodule management.
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