A new gps technology at UZ Gent for the diagnosis of lung cancer

Lung specialist dr. Thomas Malfait (Ghent University Hospital) has applied for the first time in Flanders a new technology for the diagnosis of lung cancer. With a three-dimensional gps and a fine catheter, dr. Malfait can take a biopsy of small and difficult accessible lung lesions. The technology could help in the earlier detection of lung cancer and faster treatment which is important to increase the survival chance.

Read more in 'Het Laatste Nieuws' and 'De Morgen'  (articles 29 November 2018)