2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) - ePosters-EP.07A.26 A Novel Four-Hook Puncture Needle for Accurate Localization of Small Pulmonary Nodules in VATS: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

EP.07A.26 A Novel Four-Hook Puncture Needle for Accurate Localization of Small Pulmonary Nodules in VATS: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

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The study from the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University focuses on a Novel Four-Hook Puncture Needle for Accurate Localization (NFHPNAL) used in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for small pulmonary nodules. This single-center retrospective analysis was conducted on patients between July 2023 and March 2024 to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the NFHPNAL method for the preoperative localization of nodules.<br /><br />The review included 20 patients, each with a single pulmonary nodule, resulting in 20 localizations. The NFHPNAL demonstrated a high success rate, achieving 100% accuracy in nodule localization. The median localization time reported was 12 minutes, and following successful localization, VATS was performed with a median duration of 20 minutes. The lesions had a median size of 6.5 mm, located 5 to 40 mm from the pleura or fissure. Importantly, no patients experienced complications such as bleeding, chest infection, or marker dislodgement during the study.<br /><br />A notable outcome from this study was the high malignancy rate of 75%. The research highlights that using the NFHPNAL can streamline the surgical process by accurately pinpointing the nodules and reducing the time spent searching for them during surgery. The authors suggest that this method not only ensures precise localization but it also simplifies surgical procedures and enhances safety.<br /><br />In conclusion, the study presents NFHPNAL as an effective and reliable tool for the preoperative localization of small pulmonary nodules in VATS, emphasizing its potential to improve surgical efficiency and outcomes without increasing the risk of complications.

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Baolei liang

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Speaker Baolei liang

Topic Early-Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Keywords

NFHPNAL

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

small pulmonary nodules

nodule localization

surgical efficiency

high success rate

malignancy rate

Southern Medical University

retrospective analysis

preoperative localization