Dr. Christopher Ellington, a thoracic surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart, is the only doctor in the Pensacola area performing ...

Background Bronchoscopic limitations in reaching peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs) can compromise biopsy sensitivity, ...

The Ion Endoluminal System will allow Archbold surgeons better access to hard-to-reach areas of the lung when performing lung biopsies. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the ...

(Denver, Colo.—July 14, 2025) -- A multidisciplinary guideline panel convened by the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP) and the Early Detection & Screening ...

As with many types of cancer, early detection of lung cancer is critical for improving health outcomes, and advances in robotic technology have become essential tools in early screening and ...

Air embolism represents a rare but critical complication associated with percutaneous lung biopsy procedures. During these procedures, air may inadvertently enter the vascular system, potentially ...

This investigation sprung from a lack of current knowledge on the impact of nonmalignant results following thoracic surgery for lung cancer, according to the authors. Of this patient population, all ...

For biopsy of indeterminate lung nodules, navigational bronchoscopy was on par with transthoracic needle biopsy and led to fewer complications, the VERITAS trial showed. Procedural complications ...

Early detection saved George Barlow's life. Learn who qualifies for lung cancer screening and how it could save yours too.

Discover how robotic-assisted lung biopsies are offering hope for earlier cancer detection and potentially saving lives in ...