GPS-like technology provides real-time guidance to ‘ navigate’ to a peripheral (deep in the lung tissue) smaller target.
A steerable, flexible instrument is used.
Unlike traditional bronchoscopy, which has limitations in reaching certain areas, navigational bronchoscopy enhances accuracy.
‘Super D’ name comes from superDimension, trademarked pioneer navigational technology currently provided by Medtronic. A more recent advance is ‘robotic- assisted’ bronchoscopy, which further increases accuracy
This procedure requires special planning with a dedicated Chest CT and is performed under general anesthesia
