A Review of Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Platforms in the Sampling of Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
Michael T. Lu, Sridesh Nath, Roy Semaan
Abstract
Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy is one of the newest additions to clinicians' armamentarium for the biopsy of peripheral pulmonary lesions in light of the suboptimal yields and sensitivities of conventional bronchoscopic platforms. In this article, we review the existing literature pertaining to the feasibility as well as sensitivity of available robotic-assisted bronchoscopic platforms.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineBronchoscopyFlexible bronchoscopyPeripheralSampling (signal processing)RadiologyBiopsySurgeryInternal medicineComputer visionComputer scienceFilter (signal processing)Lung Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedical Imaging and Pathology StudiesTracheal and airway disorders