Reaching and Sampling a Peripheral Pulmonary Lesion. When Is a Technology Ready for Clinical Use?

Session Format

Live Webinar

Session Type

Panel Discussion

Topic Area

Lung Cancer

Session Date

October 18, 2020 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Description

With ongoing advances in technology, reaching and sampling peripheral pulmonary nodules has become possible in multiple different modalities. Pulmonologists find themselves at the forefront of an ever-innovative market to promise to successfully reach these elusive lesions. Within a short time span, numerous novel technologies have reached the market, while rigorous studies and the evidence behind their ultimate utility and yield is lagging behind. In this sesion, learn about the pros and cons of currently available and/or emerging technologies and discuss the right time to invest in a new technology.

Learning Objective 1

Review the existing literature of different bronchoscopic navigation methods for peripheral pulmonary lesion.

Learning Objective 2

Review the existing literature on robotic bronchoscopy and its potential in the future of lung cancer/pulmonary nodule diagnosis and management.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	1 CME Credit