Thin-EBUS in Ex-vivo Human Lungs

Feasibility of the Thin Convex Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound (TCP-EBUS) System for Lymph Node Staging

This study will determine the feasibility of the novel thin convex probe endobronchial ultrasound (TCP-EBUS) in human resected lobes. The primary end point is to clarify the feasibility of using the thin convex probe EBUS scope to visualize lung tumors from an intra-bronchial view. The secondary objective is to evaluate the insertion ability, operability, endoscopic image and ultrasound image compared to that of the convex probe EBUS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Any patients scheduled for lobectomy or anatomical segmental resection for malignant lung tumors.
• 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any patients with inability to give informed consent.