Advances in Interventional Oncology: Lung Cancer

Area of Science:

• Interventional oncology
• Thoracic imaging
• Minimally invasive procedures

Background:

• Advancements in CT, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound enable image-guided lung interventions.
• Growing demand for minimally invasive therapies in oncology.
• Earlier cancer diagnoses necessitate advanced treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review image-guided lung interventions for oncologic patients.
• To describe diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• To cover indications, techniques, outcomes, and complications.

Main Methods:

• Review of transthoracic needle biopsy.
• Review of thermal ablation (radiofrequency, microwave, cryoablation).
• Review of fiducial placement and tunneled pleural catheter placement.

Main Results:

• Image-guided interventions provide minimally invasive options for thoracic malignancies.
• Technical advancements facilitate these procedures.
• Various ablation modalities are available.

Conclusions:

• Interventional oncology offers diverse options for thoracic malignancies.
• Image-guided procedures are crucial for diagnosis and therapy.
• This review provides comprehensive insights into these interventions.