Image-Guided VATS in the Hybrid Operation Room Facilitates Early Diagnosis and Concurrent Treatment of Subcentimeter Nonpalpable Lung Nodules.

The hybrid OR technology gives a 3-dimensional assessment of the small lung lesions, allowing for a tissue-saving resection while achieving good surgical margins. During lung cancer screening, smaller, nonpalpable lung nodules are frequently found. This technology allows resection of subcentimeter lesions, which would otherwise be unresectable at this early stage, possibly improving survival.