Purpose of Thoracoscopy in Pleural Mesothelioma
- Diagnosis: Thoracoscopy is used to obtain tissue samples (biopsies) from the pleura for microscopic examination to confirm the presence of mesothelioma and determine its subtype.
- Staging: The procedure helps assess the extent of tumor spread within the chest cavity and provides valuable information for staging the disease.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Thoracoscopy can be used to perform certain therapeutic interventions such as draining excess fluid (pleural effusion) or administering localized treatment to the pleura.