Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Lung Cancer Diagnostic Methods by the Brazilian Thoracic Oncology Group (GBOT)
TTNB demonstrates good diagnostic accuracy for peripheral lung lesions, but carries notable complication risks. Bronchoscopy, while less sensitive, remains valuable for central lesions and mediastinal evaluation. These findings underscore the need for a tailored diagnostic approach on the basis of lesion characteristics and patient profiles, complemented by multidisciplinary expertise.
Authors
- C Mathias
- G. Castro
- Gustavo Faibischew Prado
- Clarissa Baldotto
- Mauro Zukin
- Luiz Henrique de Lima Araujo
- Vladmir C. Cordeiro De Lima
- Eldsamira Mascarenhas
- Ana Caroline Z. Gelatti
Institutions
- AC Camargo Hospital (BR)
- Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (BR)
- D’Or Institute for Research and Education (BR)
- Secretaria da Educação do Estado da Bahia (BR)
- Hospital São Lucas da PUCRS (BR)
- Instituto Nacional de Câncer - INCA (BR)
- Fleury S.A. (Brazil) (BR)
- Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (BR)
- Sociedade Brasileira de Oncologia Clínica (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JCO Global Oncology
- Published
- 2026-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1200/go-25-00066
- Primary Topic
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00