A new device for the identification of lymph nodes at lung cancer surgery.

In order to provide a precise lymph node mapping during lung cancer surgery a sterilizable plastic tray moulded in the shape of the mediastinum and lungs is presented by the author. The device makes lymph node mapping simpler, safer, quicker and methodically more structured. A positive impact is expected as a result of usage of the device from making pathologist's work easier and facilitating the flux of information on the surgeon-pathologist-oncologist-pneumonologist chain to be more disinformation-free.