Assessment of Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Assistance to Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Assessment of Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Assistance to Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

In the coming years, an increase in lung nodule resection is expected, particularly in Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). In some situations, it is necessary to use a device for locating these nodules. Meanwhile, the Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a tool whose use is constantly spreading.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of using intraoperative CBCT to develop a new procedure for intraoperative localization of pulmonary nodules in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age greater than or equal to 18;
• patient with unique or multiple pulmonary lesions of a size ranging from 5 to 20 mm;
• Complete preoperative assessment;
• Patient receiving information about the protocol who did not indicate his/her opposition to participate;
• Patient covered by a social insurance system

Exclusion Criteria:

• Reoperation (history of ipsilateral thoracic surgery);
• Inability to achieve or obtain a single-lung ventilation during surgery;
• Adult subject to legal protection (trusteeship, guardianship);
• Person deprived of liberty.