6 RiversideHealthcare.org The minimally invasive approach of the Ion robot enhances patient comfort and boosts the diagnostic capabilities of Riverside’s medical team. Early and precise diagnosis is crucial in treating lung conditions, especially lung cancer. Traditional lung biopsies often present challenges due to the complex and delicate nature of lung tissue. However, the Ion robot’s advanced imaging technology and robotic precision mitigate these challenges, significantly reducing the risk of complications. “Patients have shorter recovery times, less pain and fewer complications with Ion, compared to traditional lung biopsy methods,” Dr. Abraham says. Learning you have a suspicious lung nodule after a scan can be overwhelming and stress-inducing. Wondering whether the nodule is benign or cancerous can cause feelings of uncertainty and worry, especially if you have been told you need a lung biopsy for further testing. Fortunately, technological advances may qualify patients who have been told they have lung nodules in difficult locations or hard-to-reach places for a new lung biopsy procedure called Ion, which is offered at Riverside. Ion by Intuitive is a leading-edge robot that helps physicians obtain lung tissue samples in a biopsy more precisely and easily than with traditional methods. Because of the unmatched precision the Ion provides, this technology also helps patients avoid needing multiple lung biopsies. Advanced imaging with robotic precision “The Ion robot revolutionizes lung biopsies for not only our patients but also our physicians,” says Raju Abraham, MD, Riverside pulmonologist. Raju Abraham, MD, Riverside pulmonologist Revolutionary lung nodule technology Breathe easier See if Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy is right for you. Contact Riverside Pulmonology Specialists at (815) 839-2734. Riverside is the first health care system in the area to offer Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy
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