Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy combined with digital tomosynthesis for pulmonary nodules characterization: a single center experience - Takeaways - MDSpire

Integration of Robotic Bronchoscopy and Digital Tomosynthesis for Characterizing Pulmonary Nodules: Insights from a Single-Center Study

  • By

  • Flavio Marco Mirabelli

  • Emma Repaci

  • Gian Piero Bandelli

  • Thomas Galasso

  • Martina Ferioli

  • Marco Ferrari

  • Filippo Natali

  • Tommaso Abbate

  • Teresa Calari

  • Stefania Damiani

  • Francesca Giunchi

  • Mattia Riefolo

  • Lorenzo Scrofani

  • Annalisa Altimari

  • Elisa Gruppioni

  • Daniela Di Luca

  • Federica Pasquali

  • Piero Candoli

  • July 21, 2026

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    Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy combined with augmented fluoroscopy enhances diagnostic yield for small peripheral pulmonary lesions.

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    The study included 82 patients with 94 pulmonary nodules, achieving a definitive diagnosis in 74.5% of cases.

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    Lesions ≥10 mm had a diagnostic rate of 79.2%, while smaller nodules yielded a rate of 59.1%.

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    The overall complication rate was low at 3.3%, with no major bleeding reported during the procedures.

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    Future prospective studies are needed to validate findings and refine patient selection for this diagnostic approach.

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Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy combined with digital tomosynthesis for pulmonary nodules characterization: a single center experience

  • by Flavio Marco Mirabelli, Emma Repaci, Gian Piero Bandelli, Thomas Galasso, Martina Ferioli, Marco Ferrari, Filippo Natali, Tommaso Abbate, Teresa Calari, Stefania Damiani, Francesca Giunchi, Mattia Riefolo, Lorenzo Scrofani, Annalisa Altimari, Elisa Gruppioni, Daniela Di Luca, Federica Pasquali, Piero Candoli

  • July 21, 2026

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