SGMC Health has successfully performed its first robotic-assisted lung biopsy using the state-of-the-art Ion robot. The health system said the procedure marked a major advancement in lung cancer ...

BOSTON - Patients with lung nodules often have to undergo several procedures including biopsy and multiple surgeries, but a ...

Lung cancer is often associated with smoking, but for Devonne, the diagnosis after an X-Ray came as a complete shock.

“Especially for these early-stage cancers, the goal of surgery is a cure ... offering patients a biopsy, diagnosis, removal and treatment of a lung nodule in one trip to the operating ...

“I’ve got to have a lung biopsy in a couple of weeks ... convinced he would die before receiving lifesaving surgery, in another interview with the publication. “If I could go from being absolutely on ...

A lung biopsy involves the removal of tissue or growths ... Recovery takes longer in people who receive thoracic surgery for an open biopsy. One or more follow-up appointments will be necessary ...

“I’ve got to have a lung biopsy in a couple of weeks ... convinced he would die before receiving lifesaving surgery, in another interview with the publication. “If I could go from being ...