Ion Navigation Bronchoscopy

The Ion™ robotic bronchoscopy system enables pulmonologists to navigate deep into the lungs with unmatched precision. Its ultra thin, highly maneuverable catheter and shape sensing technology help reach small nodules — even those located in the far periphery of the lung — for safer, more accurate biopsy. 

How Ion™ Works 

Ion™ uses an ultra thin catheter capable of 180° articulation paired with a 3D map of your lungs generated from CT imaging. Physicians navigate like a “GPS system,” following real time imaging to reach nodules across all 18 lung segments for biopsy.

Who Is a Candidate? 

You may benefit from Ion™ if you have: 

• A suspicious lung nodule on CT scan
• Small, peripheral nodules difficult to reach with conventional methods

Benefits of Ion™ Robotic Bronchoscopy 

• Earlier diagnosis of potential lung cancer
• Greater stability and reach than manual bronchoscopy
• Minimally invasive — no incisions required
• High precision using continuous shape sensing technology
• Outpatient procedure with quick recovery

You’ll undergo a CT scan to map your airways, then a minimally invasive biopsy while under anesthesia. Most patients go home the same day.