New Equipment for Intrabronchial Endoscopic Electrosurgery : Bronchofiberscope and Snare

Abstract

A 71-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for treatment of lung cancer. The cancer was located in the left main bronchus and protruded into the carina. In order to determine whether left pneumonectomy was possible or not, endoscopic electrosurgery was performed using a new bronchofiberscope and a snare developed for electrosurgery. A new device to protect against electric shock was attached to the bronchofiberscope. The new snare was able to open widely in narrow spaces. Theatment was done safely and quickly with this equipment. The new equipment was useful because of decreased risk of electric shock and increased handling ability.