Robot combines detection, biopsy, and ablation for lung cancer in single session

This early study tests a robotic bronchoscopy system that aims to detect, sample, and treat small lung tumors in a single procedure. About 30 adults with suspicious lung nodules up to 3 cm who cannot or choose not to have surgery will participate. The system uses advanced imaging and AI to identify cancer, take a tissue sample, and then destroy the tumor with freezing (cryoablation). The main goal is to see how often all three steps can be completed successfully.