HIGH DIAGNOSTIC YIELD IN SAMPLING SUB-CENTIMETER PERIPHERAL PULMONARY NODULES WITH ROBOTIC-ASSISTED BRONSCHOSCOPY

TOPIC: Procedures TYPE: Original Investigations PURPOSE: Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy (RAB) is a novel technique that particularly valuable in the sampling peripheral pulmonary nodules. RAB has been reported to have lesion localization rate of 96.2% with diagnostic yield 74% patients 1 5 cm Thus far, no studies sub-centimeter METHODS: This retrospective observational study all cases completed at community hospital between August 2020 and March 2021. was executed using Monarch™ platform (Auris Health, Inc., Redwood City, CA) were performed by single operator. Only procedures for biopsy nodule <10 mm size included study. Transbronchial pathology microbiology, transbronchial brushings cytology, needle aspiration cytology during this The primary outcome yield. A secondary incidence procedure related complications. Baseline demographic information, characteristics, procedural outcomes recorded. RESULTS: total 30 underwent our 3 identified size. mean diameter 5.9 66% sampled nodules described as calcified. subset 100%. Diagnoses confirmed neuroendocrine tumor, cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, Mycobacterium avium complex. No complications reported. CONCLUSIONS: demonstrates high minimal sample hospital. can be safely used malignant benign CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: widespread use high-resolution CT scans lung cancer screening led expedited increased detection Thus, exploring potential earlier crucial. As recent technologic advancements made more feasible, clinicians consider concerning malignancy. Earlier may lead accelerated diagnosis treatment, although these advantages must weighed against risk DISCLOSURES: relevant relationships Gustavo Avila, source=Web Response Jessica Baek, Renuka Reddy, Claudia Tejera Quesada, disclosure on file Adam Wellikoff