Experience Gold Standard Precision with EBUS-TBNA: The Minimally Invasive Solution for Lung Cancer Diagnosis

EBUS-TBNA is the gold standard in lung cancer diagnosis and staging, offering unmatched precision and accuracy. This minimally invasive technique has been proven to deliver a diagnostic yield exceeding 97% across countless procedures over the past two decades. EBUS-TBNA outperforms traditional imaging methods, such as CT and PET scans, with superior sensitivity and specificity in evaluating mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes. Not only does EBUS-TBNA provide reliable diagnostic results, but it also ensures patient safety with a non-surgical approach, reducing the risks associated with more invasive procedures. As the preferred method for lung cancer testing worldwide, EBUS-TBNA continues to set the benchmark for excellence in pulmonary care.

20 Years of EBUS

2004
World´s first EBUS bronchoscope and 22G needle launched

2006
EBUS-TBNA adopted for minimally invasive lung cancer diagnosis & staging

2013
International Guidelines recommend EBUS-TBNA4

2024
Let´s celebrate #20YearsOfEBUS

95,7%
Sensitivity in diagnosing malignant nodes1

98%
Accuracy in mediastinal lymph node staging2

91%
Precision in lesion diagnoses3

2016
Comprehensive needle portfolio

Slim EBUS Bronchoscope

The BF-UC190F is the third generation of the reliable Olympus EBUS-TBNA endoscope. It enables enhanced access and control to allow staging and diagnosis of even difficult-to-reach lymph nodes and lesions. 5

  • Powerful angulation: Up to 160° angulation for enhanced access to challenging target sites
  • Unique compact distal tip: Only 6.6 mm outer diameter and shorter rigid part of 25 mm for improved maneuverability
  • Increased puncture performance: 5° steeper puncture angle for smooth penetration of the bronchial wall

This impressive EBUS-TBNA endoscope enables a wider field of application with its compact size while maintaining the large 2.2 mm working channel and the compatibility to the full needle portfolio.

Ultrasound Processor EU-ME3

With more functions, better visualization, and enhanced operability, the EU-ME3 high-quality, high-resolution, compact ultrasound processor enables integration with conventional endoscopy on a single workstation. Its advanced features include Tissue Harmonic Echo (THE), Contrast Harmonic EUS (CH-EUS), and Elastography.

The EU-ME3 ultrasound processor is unique in its ability to support a wide range of Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy (EBUS) procedures, such as EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) and radial EBUS for peripheral bronchoscopy procedures.

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A Needle for Every Situation

Olympus is incomparable in offering 19G EBUS-TBNA needle in addition to the 21G, 22G and 25G needles. But now it also provides the second generation of EBUS needles - the ViziShot2.

While the entire portfolio offers the already established safety mechanisms and excellent ultrasound visibility, Olympus now provides a needle for every situation — expanding your possibilities in EBUS-TBNA.

ViziShot 2 FLEX 19G – Advancing Histology Sampling in EBUS-TBNA

Largest EBUS needle with a 19G diameter with FNA (fine needle aspiration) and FNB (fine needle biopsy) indication.

ViziShot 2 FLEX 19G supports histological sampling for suspected sarcoidosis and lymphoma but also helps to provide more tissue for advanced molecular analyses enabling targeted lung cancer therapy.

Key Evidence and Benefits:

  • Improving tissue quantity 6 – Safely getting the right diagnosis 7
  • High needle flexibility – Easy access to challenging lymph nodes and stations 7
  • Puncture with confidence – Clear ultrasound visibility and high user satisfaction 8

The Olympus EBUS Solution – Supporting Reliable Staging and High Yield

Endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a reliable and commonly established technique that enables the visualization and sampling of mediastinal, central and hilar lesions, as well as lymph nodes.

Olympus offers you the EBUS Bronchoscope and the compatible EBUS-TBNA Needles.

Related Products

BF-UC190F

The BF-UC190F is the third generation of the reliable Olympus EBUS-TBNA endoscope. It enables enhanced access and control to allow staging and diagnosis of even difficult-to-reach lymph nodes and lesions.

EBUS-TBNA Aspiration Needles

EBUS-TBNA has proven to be of great value not only for lymph node staging (N-staging) but also for the strategic use of cytology and histology samples for molecular analysis.

EU-ME3

The EU-ME3 is a high-quality compact ultrasound processor for use with OLYMPUS endoscopic and endobronchial ultrasound equipment that has been designed for integration with conventional endoscopy on a single workstation.

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Increase the Yield of EBUS-TBNA (PDF, 16940 KB)

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References
1 https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(15)32904-4/abstract
2 https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(15)52783-9/abstract
3 https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(15)38351-3/abstract
4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25377908/5
5 https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(17)32436-4/fulltext
6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6343395/
7 https://karger.com/res/article/94/1/52/290770/Flexible-19-Gauge-Endobronchial-Ultrasound-Guided
8 https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/48/suppl_60/pa2036.abstract