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Biopsy & Ablation Decision-Making in Lung Cancer

with Dr. Alan Lee, Dr. Scott Oh and Dr. Rob Suh

Why might simultaneous ablation and biopsy be the new standard for high-probability lung cancer cases where surgery isn’t an option? In the penultimate episode of the 2025 NSCLC Creator Weekend™ series, our multidisciplinary tumor board panel discusses the intricacies and decision-making processes surrounding biopsy and ablation procedures in thoracic oncology.

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Biopsy & Ablation Decision-Making in Lung Cancer with Dr. Alan Lee, Dr. Scott Oh and Dr. Rob Suh on the BackTable Tumor Board Podcast

Ep 39 Biopsy & Ablation Decision-Making in Lung Cancer with Dr. Alan Lee, Dr. Scott Oh and Dr. Rob Suh

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, December 9). Ep. 39 – Biopsy & Ablation Decision-Making in Lung Cancer [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Scott Genshaft

Dr. Scott Genshaft is an interventional radiologist and the Director of Community Outpatient Interventional Radiology at UCLA Health in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy

Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy is an interventional radiologist at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Alan Lee

Dr. Alan Lee is a radiation oncologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at UCLA Health in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Scott Oh

Dr. Scott Oh is an interventional pulmonologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Robert Suh

Dr. Robert Suh is a chest radiologist and interventional radiologist with UCLA in California.

Synopsis

Topics include the prioritization of treatment versus tissue acquisition, the nuances of bronchoscopic versus percutaneous biopsies, and the latest advancements in robotic and cryo-biopsy techniques. The experts also share their approaches to managing pneumothorax, the value of multidisciplinary collaboration, and case studies that highlight personalized patient care. Listeners gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of thoracic oncology procedures and the importance of patient-centered decision-making.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
04:12 - Cryobiopy vs. Non-Cryobiopsy
08:43 - Biopsy and Ablation: Strategies and Considerations
15:31 - Post-Therapy Imaging and Follow-Up
25:18 - Treatment Options and Patient Decisions
27:08 - Evaluating Ablation Techniques
28:59 - Managing Lung Cancer Recurrence
39:41 - Case Study: Young Male with Ground Glass Nodule
43:15 - Concluding Thoughts

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