Mediastinoscopy: Clinical Approach Beyond Endoscopy

The Mediastinoscopy: Clinical Approach Beyond Endoscopy webinar, organized by White Coat Academy, provides a structured overview of mediastinoscopy as an invasive diagnostic technique used in the assessment of mediastinal lymph nodes and masses.

The course covers the clinical indications of mediastinoscopy, particularly in lung cancer staging, unexplained mediastinal lymphadenopathy, and preoperative decision-making. Participants will learn the fundamental steps of the procedure, including patient preparation, surgical approach, biopsy techniques, and specimen handling.

Comparisons with alternative diagnostic methods are discussed, with emphasis on current clinical practice and scenarios in which mediastinoscopy remains the gold standard, especially when less invasive techniques such as EBUS are inconclusive.

The workshop is designed for medical students and early-career clinicians seeking to understand the role of mediastinoscopy in modern diagnostic algorithms. A certificate of participation will be provided upon completion.