AP’s First Cone Beam Ct Guided Lung Biopsy

By DR. Saitej | May 08, 2026

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has steadily carved out its place as a transformative tool in interventional pulmonology, especially when it comes to reaching and biopsying peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs) that were once considered difficult to access. Patients across Andhra Pradesh seeking the best lung specialist in Vijayawada now have access to this very technology, right here in the city — without travelling to distant metros.

During a bronchoscopic procedure, CBCT generates real-time three-dimensional imaging that directly assists across every critical step — from navigating the bronchoscope to the right location, confirming the instrument is precisely within the lesion, and finally collecting tissue samples with confidence. What was once a multi-sitting, multi-room process can now be accomplished in a single integrated workflow — biopsy, ablation, lesion marking, and even pre-surgical planning, all under one roof. For patients, this means less waiting, less anxiety, and faster answers.

Studies have established CBCT-guided biopsy as both safe and remarkably accurate, with published data showing a diagnostic sensitivity of 91.5% and a specificity of 100% — figures that speak for themselves when it comes to ruling in or ruling out malignancy in small lung nodules.

The Division of Interventional Pulmonology at Medstar Hospitals, Vijayawada now stands as the first centre in the city to offer Cone Beam CT Guided Lung Biopsy. Led by Dr. Sai Tej Pavirala — widely regarded as one of the best pulmonologists in Vijayawada — this milestone positions Vijayawada firmly on the map for world-class pulmonary care. Patients no longer need to look elsewhere; the expertise and technology are available right here.

Medstar Hospitals has built a strong reputation as a growing quaternary-level centre for Pulmonology and Critical Care in Andhra Pradesh. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Vijay Chaitanya, Founder and Executive Director, the hospital continues to bring technologies to the region that were previously accessible only in larger metros. For anyone searching for the best lung specialist in Vijayawada — whether for a second opinion, a persistent cough, or a suspicious lung nodule — Medstar Hospitals offers precisely the kind of advanced, minimally invasive, precision-driven care that was once out of reach for patients in this region.