Group A: Four pleural biopsy specimens obtained using the flexible cryoprobe followed by eight pleural biopsy specimens obtained using the flexible thoracoscopic forceps OR Group B: The above two procedures will be performed in the reverse order The biopsies will be performed from different areas of the involved pleura with the two techniques. Thoracoscopy will be performed in the bronchoscopy suite on spontaneously breathing subjects (fasting for 8 h) under conscious sedation (using midazolam, pentazocine, and tramadol) observing complete aseptic precautions.