General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
It is a surgical procedure performed in the operating room under general anesthesia, but it is not a major (open) surgery. Because a very small (approximately 2-3 cm) incision is used, the recovery process is much faster compared to open lung surgeries.
Although EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) is a less invasive method performed by entering through the mouth, Mediastinoscopy is the only definitive solution for reaching some inaccessible lymph node stations in the mediastinal cavity or in situations where large tissue samples need to be taken (sarcoidosis, lymphoma, etc.).
Generally, patients are kept under observation in the hospital for one night after the procedure and are discharged the next day. Only a small stitch is placed at the incision site.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
