In the field of modern medicine, with continuous advancements in technology and evolving treatment concepts, minimally invasive surgery has gained increasing attention due to its advantages of less trauma and faster recovery. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), as a representative of minimally invasive surgical techniques, has been widely applied in the diagnosis and resection of pulmonary nodules. However, for pulmonary nodules such as pure ground-glass nodules, mixed ground-glass nodules, and nodules not adjacent to the pleura that require resection based on clinical indications, precise preoperative localization is crucial. Traditional CT-guided dye or marker localization methods have various inconveniences and risks, whereas the emerging mobile C-arm CT machine offers a “one-stop” solution, providing patients with a safer and more comfortable treatment experience.
The Perlove Medical PLX C7600 series C-arm CT machine is equipped with a 25kW high-power, high-frequency generator. It can provide ample high-quality X-rays to meet the imaging requirements for various body parts, ensuring clear imaging even for obese patients. The 30cm×30cm large-size dynamic flat-panel detector offers a wide field of view that can cover the entire lumbar spine or pelvis, allowing the surgical site to be located with a single exposure, significantly improving surgical efficiency and precision.
Advantages of Mobile C-arm CT Machines Compared to Traditional CT in Pulmonary Nodule Localization and Resection
Although CT-guided dye or marker localization solves the localization issue to some extent, the process of transporting patients between the CT room and the operating room poses various safety hazards, such as pneumothorax, intrathoracic bleeding, and marker dislodgment. These complications undoubtedly increase surgical risks and the psychological burden on patients. Additionally, patients who undergo puncture while awake often endure significant pain and mental stress, which can even lead to panic, all of which are detrimental to the smooth execution of surgery.
The introduction of the mobile C-arm CT machine provides effective technical support for addressing these issues. Its features include a small footprint, flexible mobility, short scanning time, high efficiency, and high precision, making it particularly suitable for use in space-constrained operating rooms or endoscopy suites. Importantly, the mobile C-arm CT machine can provide high-quality CT images during surgery, ensuring precise localization and thorough resection. Surgeons can complete the localization and minimally invasive resection of pulmonary nodules without leaving the operating room, achieving a truly “one-stop” service.
The advantages of using a mobile C-arm CT machine are manifold. It eliminates the need for transporting patients back and forth between the CT room and the operating room, reducing the risk of complications during transport. It also significantly reduces the pain and mental stress associated with puncture. Patients do not need to undergo repeated puncture and localization procedures while awake, lowering the incidence of intraoperative bleeding, pneumothorax, and other complications. It also reduces the occurrence of serious complications such as pleural reactions and anaphylactic shock, improving the overall safety and comfort of the surgical process, making it more patient-friendly and gentle.
It is worth noting that the precise localization capability of the mobile C-arm CT machine is crucial for improving the success rate of surgery. In pulmonary nodule resection surgery, accurately determining the location, size, and morphology of the nodule is vital for surgical planning. The mobile C-arm CT machine can provide real-time, high-definition 3D imaging, helping surgeons plan the surgical path more accurately, avoid damage to surrounding healthy tissue, and ensure surgical precision and efficiency.
The mobile C-arm CT machine, with its unique technological advantages, demonstrates great potential in the localization and resection of pulmonary nodules. It not only improves the precision and safety of surgery but also enhances the patient experience, reducing both the psychological and physiological burden on patients.
