ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025
Archimedes navigation system-guided bronchoscopic trans-parenchymal nodule access for peripheral lung nodules: a single-center experience.
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- Transbronchial Access of Solitary Pulmonary Nodules Without Bronchus Sign Using a Novel Puncture Dilatation Catheter: Initial Feasibility Experience.Respirology case reports · 2026Article
- Advanced Bronchoscopic Approaches to Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions: a Narrative Review of Current and Emerging Techniques.Pulmonary therapy · 2026Review
- Evaluating the effectiveness of precision integrative nursing plans in nursing quality management at a digestive endoscopy center.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Preoperative localization of pulmonary nodules near the fissures: electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy vs. hook-wire percutaneous localization.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs) present diagnostic challenges because of their small size and distal airway location, often requiring invasive surgical biopsies. The Archimedes™ navigation system assists the bronchoscopic trans-parenchymal nodule access (BTPNA) procedure, offering a minimally invasive alternative for diagnosing PPLs. Methods: This retrospective study evaluated the safety and efficacy of BTPNA guided by the Archimedes™ navigation system in 10 patients with single PPLs (<20 mm) and no bronchus signs. Preoperative CT scans were used to create a 3D virtual airway model, identify an optimal point of entry (POE), and plan an avascular pathway to the nodule. The procedure combined virtual bronchoscopy, real-time fluoroscopy, and radial endobronchial ultrasound (R-EBUS). Tissue samples were collected for histopathological analysis, and complications were monitored post-procedure. Results: A total of 10 patients (median age: 54.5 years) were included, with a diagnostic yield of 70.0%. Successful diagnoses included adenocarcinoma Conclusions: The Archimedes™ system-guided BTPNA is safe and effective for diagnosing small PPLs without bronchus signs, demonstrating precise localization and tissue sampling while minimizing invasiveness. No complications were observed, highlighting the procedure's safety. Larger prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings and refine patient selection and procedural techniques to optimize outcomes.
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