Robotic lung biopsies without full anesthesia? small study tests feasibility

This pilot study at the University of Zurich is testing whether robotic-assisted bronchoscopy can be performed under moderate sedation with propofol, rather than general anesthesia. Currently, robotic bronchoscopy requires full anesthesia, but standard bronchoscopy often uses lighter sedation. The study will enroll 30 adults scheduled for bronchoscopy to see if the robotic approach works safely and effectively under propofol. It is an early feasibility test, not a treatment study.