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500th robotic bronchoscopy at Jefferson Torresdale

Clinical teams at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital recently reached a milestone with the completion of their 500th robotic bronchoscopy.

The procedure was performed by a team led by Dr. Emil Abramian, Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.

Robotic bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, guided by a robotic arm, that uses a thin, flexible tube and a small camera to examine and take tissue samples.

It is often used for diagnosing and treating lung cancer and other lung-related diseases. ••

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