An Ion lung biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a robotic catheter to collect tissue samples from the lungs. The Ion system is designed to help diagnose lung cancer early by sampling small nodules.
How it works
A thin, flexible catheter with a camera is inserted into the patient's mouth.
The catheter navigates the patient's airways to reach the nodule.
The catheter's shape-sensing technology provides real-time guidance.
Multiple biopsies can be taken from the nodule.
Benefits
The Ion system can reach small nodules in all 18 segments of the lung.
It can biopsy nodules as small as 6 millimeters in size.
It can create a 3D roadmap of the lungs to guide the biopsy.
Applications
The Ion system can help doctors diagnose lung cancer at an early stage. It can also help reduce uncertainty and increase patient survival rates.
Procedure
The Ion procedure is performed under general anesthesia and is usually an outpatient procedure that takes less than 90 minutes.
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