Conventional Bronchoscopy Plus Rose Versus Electromagnetic Navigation (EMN) Plus Rose in Small Peripheral Lesions

Comparison of the Electromagnetic Navigation System and Rapid on Site Evaluation Versus Conventional Bronchoscopy and Rapid on Site Evaluation: Improved Yield in Small Peripheral Lung Lesions(Original Investigation)

The aim of this study is to evaluate if Electromagnetic navigation (ENB) in combination with rapid on site evaluation (ROSE) can improve diagnostic accuracy in those patients who fail to be diagnosed with conventional fluoroscopic assisted bronchoscopy (FBS) in combination with ROSE.

Inclusion Criteria:

• presence of small peripheral lung lesions (< 3 cm) in patient suitable for surgical procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

• patient with metastatic disease
• patients unfit for surgical procedure