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  • Pulmonology
  • Medical Robotics
  • Diagnostic Imaging

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  • Small peripheral pulmonary nodules (PPNs) pose diagnostic challenges.
  • Minimally invasive techniques are crucial for accurate lung nodule biopsy.
  • Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy offers enhanced navigation and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Ion Endoluminal System for safe and effective use in patients with small PPNs.
  • To evaluate the system's capabilities in visualizing and navigating pulmonary airways.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system.
  • Employed a 3.5-mm articulating catheter with a peripheral vision probe and biopsy needles.
  • Conducted a prospective, multicenter trial involving 241 patients with 270 PPNs.

Main Results:

  • Mean navigation time decreased from 10 to 7 minutes with experience.
  • Asymptomatic pneumothorax occurred in 3.3% of patients.
  • Airway bleeding occurred in 0.8% of patients, resolving with tamponade.

Conclusions:

  • The Ion Endoluminal System's shape-sensing technology facilitates PPN localization and sampling.
  • The system shows potential for improving diagnostic accuracy in peripheral lung nodule evaluation.
  • Robotic bronchoscopy with this system offers a stable platform for complex airway procedures.