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Thoracic Surgery & Interventional Pulmonology

Robotic Bronchoscopy

Enabling earlier and more-accurate diagnosis of lung nodules and cancer.

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Leading-Edge Technological Advantages

A new innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at ChristianaCare. Used to view the inside of the lungs and obtain a tissue sample for biopsy, the goal of the robotic bronchoscope is to enable earlier and more-accurate diagnosis of small and hard-to-reach nodules in the periphery of the lung.

ChristianaCare is among the first hospitals in the United States to adopt the platform.

This technology holds potential to help physicians to make a diagnosis earlier. because it provides improved reach, vision and control for bronchoscopic procedures,

An illustration of a needle biopsy of a lung nodule

A Dedicated Approach to Cancer Care

Our specialists participate in multi-disciplinary clinics at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute to provide comprehensive, advanced treatment option for patients with lung, esophageal and other cancers of the chest. ChristianaCare was an early leader in this multi-disciplinary approach that brings together the expertise of surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists to provide the best possible, personalized treatment plan for each individual.

Ask your pulmonologist, oncologist or call us at 302-623-4530 to see if this breakthrough procedure is right for you.