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 RamanSenior Interventional Pulmonologist | Coimbatore, Tamil NaduPioneer of EBUS & IP Training in India🎙️ Host: Dr Sameer ArbatInterventional Pulmonologist | One Healthcare NagpurChair, Media Committee, WABIPIP 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