HM Hospitales reinforces its commitment to excellence in healthcare by introducing endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) at Hospital Internacional HM Santa Elena, an innovative procedure that enables more precise and less invasive diagnoses for respiratory conditions. Currently, only two private hospitals in the province perform this technique, with HM Santa Elena being one of them.
Endobronchial ultrasound, also known as EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound), is a state-of-the-art technology that uses a bronchoscope with ultrasound to obtain detailed images of the airways and lymph nodes near the lungs. This technique allows for safe and effective tissue sampling, improving the detection and monitoring of diseases such as lung cancer and its staging for potential surgery or oncology treatment, as well as lung infections and interstitial diseases, among others.
The team of pulmonologists and specialists at HM Hospitales in Málaga has received specific training in this technique, ensuring a high level of efficacy and safety in procedures. Furthermore, the introduction of EBUS will help reduce waiting times and the need for surgical interventions, as it offers a less invasive and lower-risk alternative for patients.
Dr Borja Valencia, Coordinator of the Pulmonology Service at HM Hospitales in the province of Málaga, highlights the importance of this innovation: ‘Endobronchial ultrasound is an essential tool for the early detection of lung pathologies. With its implementation, we can provide a faster, more accurate, and safer diagnosis, allowing us to initiate the appropriate treatments immediately, significantly improving our patients’ quality of life.‘
The introduction of this technique at Hospital Internacional HM Santa Elena represents a key advancement in reducing waiting times and the need for surgical interventions, offering a less invasive and lower-risk alternative.
