[Robotic Bronchoscopy:Current Status and Future Perspectives].

Robotic bronchoscopy is an innovative bronchoscopic technique that combines advanced navigation systems with precise robotic control. This integration allows for highly accurate maneuvering and enhanced procedural safety, thereby contributing to further minimally invasive approaches in bronchoscopic diagnostics. In addition to diagnostic applications, its superior reach and stability suggest promising potential for future therapeutic interventions, such as bronchoscopic ablation. These developments indicate that a "one-stop shop" encompassing both diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer may soon become a reality. Although robotic bronchoscopy has not yet been introduced in Japan, its adoption is rapidly progressing in North America. Furthermore, other regions are also witnessing increased regulatory approvals and implementation of robotic-assisted bronchoscopic systems. As technological advancements continue and clinical evidence accumulates, the global dissemination of robotic bronchoscopy is expected to accelerate, potentially transforming the landscape of pulmonary medicine.