A new device for the identification of lymph nodes at tung cancer surgery

In order to provide a precise lymph node mapping during lung cancer surgery a steritizable plastic tray moulded in the shape of the mediastinum and lungs is presented by the author. The device makes lymph node mapping simpler, safer, quicker and methodically more structured. A positive impact is expected as a result of usage of the device from making pathologist's work easier and facilitating the flux of information on the surgeon-pathologist-oncotogist-pneumonotogist chain to be more disinformation-free. (c) 2007 European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. Published by Elsevier B.V. ALL rights reserved.