Preoperative localization of lung nodules: a comparative analysis of hookwire and radio-guided procedures

Abstract

Preoperative localization with the ROLL technique is safer than the placement of hookwire. In addition, the ROLL technique shows a tendency to obtain a smaller volume of resected tissue since the marking is not affected by the intrapulmonary route used during marker placement. ROLL technique allows to locate lung nodules with fewer complications than hookwire and probably gets smaller resection samples.