Medical Thoracoscopy: IP Unplugged with Dr Mohammed Munavvar and Dr Sameer Arbat

EBUS Masterclass with Dr V R Pattabhi Raman - Pioneer of EBUS in South East Asia

What does it take to be the first to bring a transformative technology to an entire region? In this episode of IP Unplugged, Dr Sameer Arbat sits down with Dr V.R. Pattabhi Raman — one of the first pulmonologists to introduce Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) in South East Asia and a pioneer of Interventional Pulmonology training in India — for a comprehensive, unfiltered masterclass on EBUS. Whether you're a trainee just starting out or an experienced chest physician looking to sharpen your practice, this conversation covers everything you need to know. What you'll learn: • The story of the first EBUS in India • How to approach an EBUS case: diagnostic vs staging • EBUS in sarcoidosis — a practical framework • Contraindications and diagnostic yield • Needle selection in EBUS • Lymph node staging: EBUS vs EUS-BFNA • Lymph node characteristics that change your decision • Do's and Don'ts for new EBUS trainees • The future of EBUS in India and globally 🎙️ Guest: Dr V.R. Pattabhi Raman Senior Interventional Pulmonologist | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Pioneer of EBUS & IP Training in India 🎙️ Host: Dr Sameer Arbat Interventional Pulmonologist | One Healthcare Nagpur Chair, Media Committee, WABIP IP Unplugged — Explore the science, skills and stories beyond Interventional Pulmonology. Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/irVRLggs_Ww?si=7eWHhr-KFhdSDX3E

Medical Thoracoscopy: IP Unplugged with Dr Mohammed Munavvar and Dr Sameer Arbat

IP Unplugged Episode 1: Medical Thoracoscopy. A deep dive into medical thoracoscopy — indications, instrumentation, anaesthesia, pleural biopsies, management of complications, and practical insights from one of the world’s leading experts. Perfect for pulmonologists, IP trainees, and physicians looking to refine their approach to pleural diseases. Guest: Prof. Mohammed Munavvar * HOD Interventional Pulmonology, Lancashire Teaching Hospital, UK * Former President, British Thoracic Society * Head, Assembly 14 (ERS) Host: Dr Sameer Arbat * Interventional Pulmonologist, One Healthcare, Nagpur * Chair, Media Committee, WABIP IP Unplugged • Interventional Pulmonology • Medical Thoracoscopy • Thoracoscopy Procedure • Pleural Disease • Dr Mohammed Munavvar • Dr Sameer Arbat • ERS Assembly 14 • British Thoracic Society • Pleural Effusion Diagnosis • Lung Cancer Diagnosis • Pulmonology Podcast • Thoracoscopy India • Respiratory Medicine • Interventional Pulmonology Training • Global Pulmonology Experts