Lung cancer is the second most common type ... such as a positron emission tomography scan, bronchoscopy or tissue biopsy,” says Xin Ye, product development director of Sanmed Biotech.

However, a bronchoscopy requires a high degree of skill gained through years of clinical training. Additionally, lung nodules are ... system for more accurate biopsy and treatment.

Saint Francis Hospital is the first in the state to complete 1,000 robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedures with the Ion ...

Generally, it can take two to four days for biopsy results and a week ... If you receive an abnormal bronchoscopy result, this may mean you have a lung disease, such as: If your test results ...

Robotic surgery was first introduced in the late 20th century and has long since found its place in the medical community.

The Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy System, a revolutionary tool in the field of pulmonary care, allows physicians to locate and ...

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas achieves innovative medical milestone by detecting and removing a cancerous lung nodule in a single procedure.

For patients who have lung nodules, we provide multidisciplinary guidance and access to the latest technology for diagnosis with advanced bronchoscopy techniques (inserting a tube through your nose or ...

New robotic surgery systems in Oklahoma are transforming the fight against lung cancer—the deadliest form. Discover how early ...

Patients referred for a robotic bronchoscopy might have been screened ... used the Ion Robot for a biopsy of the lung nodule Nov. 19, which came back positive for cancer. The tumor was removed ...