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The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.
Ep. 599 Lung Ablation: Techniques, Challenges, & Best Practices with Dr. Alan Lee, Dr. Scott Oh, and Dr. Rob Suh
BackTable Vascular & Interventional
39 minutes
3 weeks ago
Ep. 599 Lung Ablation: Techniques, Challenges, & Best Practices with Dr. Alan Lee, Dr. Scott Oh, and Dr. Rob Suh
Collaboration between interventional radiology and radiation oncology has enabled high-dose brachytherapy in central lung lesions that were previously untreatable. This episode of the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series offers a deep dive into recent advancements in lung ablation and brachytherapy techniques for primary lung cancer.
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This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson and Varian.
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SYNPOSIS
Key discussion points include ablation zone sizes, confirmation methods for effective treatment, and the integration of different modalities such as microwave and cryoablation. Our tumor board panel also explores the practical and logistic challenges of implementing high-dose brachytherapy, especially for central lesions, and its role in palliative care. Despite the intricate processes and potential complications like pneumothorax, these methods show promising local control rates and provide crucial options for non-operative candidates.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Lung Ablation07:01 - Microwave Ablation and Ground Glass Attenuation17:53 - Artificial Pneumothorax Techniques27:09 - Technical Aspects and Innovations32:35 - Bronchial Brachytherapy Techniques37:47 - Conclusion and Credits
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RESOURCES
2021 Central Lesion Studyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8186067/
BackTable Vascular & Interventional
The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.
