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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a dual-correction robotic bronchoscopy system for diagnosing peripheral pulmonary nodules.

February 6, 2026Open Access

Dual-correction robotic bronchoscopy system with ultra-thin catheter for diagnosing challenging peripheral pulmonary nodules: A multi-centre prospective trial

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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a dual-correction robotic bronchoscopy system for diagnosing peripheral pulmonary nodules.
Conducted a multi-centre prospective trial.
Utilized a dual-correction robotic system with ultra-thin catheters.
Measured navigation success, diagnostic yield, and incidence of pneumothorax.
Achieved 100% navigation success.
Reached a diagnostic yield of 84.2%.
Reported 0 cases of pneumothorax during the procedures.

Abstract

This prospective multi-centre study introduced the concept of C-PPN, establishing a valuable reference for subsequent research. Moreover, the novel system featuring ultra-thin catheters demonstrated superior performance, achieving 100% navigation success, 84.2% diagnostic yield and 0 pneumothorax, in such nodules without radiation guidance.

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Zhending You

First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

Junfeng Huang

Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

F. Wang

Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital

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Pulmonology

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Tsinghua University

Shandong University

Guangzhou Medical University

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