Perioperative Specimen Imaging Using High-resolution 18F-FDG-PET-CT During Thoracic Surgery: a Pilot Study

In this pilot study we propose the intraoperative use of a high-resolution PET-CT imaging system which can assess resection margins and lymph node status in the operating room. This will allow for a faster and stepwise assessment (estimated to be under 10 minutes per specimen), enabling the surgeon to decide on subsequent surgical steps after each previous assessment.

Inclusion Criteria:Patient is 18 years of age or older.Patient with suspected or confirmed lung malignanciesPatient is indicated to undergo thoracic surgery.Patient is estimated to be compliant for study participation by the investigator.Patient has freely given his/her informed consent to participate in this study.Exclusion Criteria:Patient has general or local contra-indications for thoracic surgery.Patient has active infection.Blood glucose level over 200 mg/dL on the day of surgery.Pregnancy or lactation.Patient participated in other clinical studies with radiation exposure of more than 1 mSv in the past year