Confocal endomicroscopy and robot-assisted bronchoplasty integration to treat an endobronchial tumour.
Journal:
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Published Date:
Oct 4, 2021
Abstract
We present a case of a young man with an endobronchial carcinoid in the left main bronchus, which was treated integrating probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy and fluorescence imaging during a robot-assisted bronchoplasty. This technique allowed precise detection of the neoplastic area, avoiding associated lung resection. The incorporation of new technologies to our current practice may lead to a better approach to airway tumours.