Development and deployment of robots in a bronchoscopy suite.

Abstract

The field of bronchoscopy has undergone remarkable evolution since its inception, transforming from a means to remove a foreign body, to the first rudimentary flexible diagnostic tool, into its current state as a sophisticated platform for both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. The advent of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy represents one of the most significant milestones in this progression, offering unprecedented precision and safety in pulmonary procedures. This article reviews the data bolstering robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and the associated tools that can advance diagnostic yield, provides some practical tips for setting up your bronchoscopy suite, and outlines future directions.