Status:

COMPLETED

The Comparison of Navigational Bronchoscopic and CT-Guided Preoperative Markings in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Semmelweis University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Oncology, Hungary

Conditions:

VATS

Lung

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This clinical trial aims to determine whether navigational bronchoscopic or CT-guided marking is more effective for localizing small pulmonary nodules in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. It will a...

Detailed Description

Two different preoperative markings have proven invaluable for excising smaller pulmonary lesions. Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (NAVIB) provides a more minimally invasive approach, particul...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • In this study, patients with lung nodules between 10 and 30 mm (under clinical IC or lower stage if it was a case of NSCLC) who are fit for surgery will be enrolled. The investigators will collect epidemiological data, including age, race, gender, Charlson Comorbidity Index, smoking history, medications taken, previous surgeries, significant diseases, BMI, and detailed parameters of the radiological size of the tumor preoperatively. Within two months before surgery, the investigators will conduct a contrast-enhanced chest CT, which will include the upper abdomen and lung function tests (FVC, FEV1, DLCO). Patients who had previous thoracic surgery, are under 18 or over 85 years of age, or have FVC or FEV1 less than 60% will be excluded. Any patient unsuitable for the complete preoperative diagnostic procedure will also be excluded (for example, where contrast material is contraindicated in chronic kidney failure). Pathological parameters of the lesion will be evaluated within four weeks after surgery. Imaging will be conducted at least during the one-month follow-up to monitor complications.
  • Summary:
  • Aged from 18 to 85
  • 1-3 cm lung nodules
  • planned procedure VATS uniportal diagnostic wedge

Exclusion

  • Previous thoracic surgery
  • CCI greater than 12
  • Long-term steroid treatment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 26 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

66 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06957600

Start Date

June 1 2025

End Date

August 26 2025

Last Update

September 5 2025

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Semmelweis University- National Institute of Oncology Department of Thoracic Surgery

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary, 1122