Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy shares techniques and specific cases for challenging lung biopsies, his insights on mentorship, importance of multidisciplinary tumor boards, and the evolution of lung biopsy practices. Dr. Krishnasamy is an interventional radiologist and Director of Interventional Oncology at the University of Alabama Birmingham.---CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORMerit Biopsy Solutionshttps://www.merit.com/solutions/biopsy-solutions/---SYNPOSISThe doctors cover practical advice on handling complications like pneumothorax and hemoptysis, and share strategies for optimizing workflows to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Krishnasamy encourages listeners to leverage mentor experience and partake in continued learning to advance their practice.---TIMESTAMPS---RESOURCESSociety of Interventional Oncology:https://www.sio-central.org/BackTable VI Podcast Episode #278 - Minimizing Complications for Lung Biopsies with Dr. Robert Suh:https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/278/minimizing-complications-for-lung-biopsiesBackTable VI Podcast Episode #156 - Percutaneous Lung Biopsies: The Basics with Dr. Fred Lee (Part 1 of 2):https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/156/percutaneous-lung-biopsies-the-basicsBackTable VI Podcast Episode #157 - Percutaneous Lung Biopsies: Pleural & Parenchymal Blood Patching with Dr. Fred Lee (Part 2 of 2):https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/157/percutaneous-lung-biopsies-pleural-parenchymal-blood-patching