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Radiation Exposure in Bronchoscopy: Conventional Fluoroscopy versus Robotic Techniques

By MedXY 07/09/2026

This study compares radiation doses to operators and staff during conventional and robotic bronchoscopy procedures, revealing higher exposure with robotic bronchoscopy using C-arm-based tomosynthesis but no difference with standard fluoroscopy-based robotic bronchoscopy.

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Bronchoscopy in Germany Generates More Than 550 Tons of Waste Annually, With Reusable PPE Offering the Largest Immediate Reduction

By MedXY 06/08/2026

A multicenter German study shows pulmonary endoscopy produces substantial waste, much of it in procedure rooms, and suggests reusable gowns, procedural bundling, and recycling as practical ways to lower environmental impact.

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Prophylactic Haemostatic Strategies in Endobronchial Biopsy: Insights from the PROTECT Trial and Modern Bronchoscopic Practice

By MedXY 03/16/2026

This review evaluates the evidence for prophylactic haemostasis during endobronchial biopsy, centered on the PROTECT trial results, while integrating contemporary data on procedural safety, pre-procedural screening, and technical optimization.

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High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Reduces Hypoxaemia During Bronchoscopy in COPD: Insights from the PROSA 2 Randomised Trial

By MedXY 09/19/2025

The PROSA 2 trial demonstrates that high-flow nasal oxygen significantly reduces hypoxaemia time and events compared to conventional low-flow oxygen in COPD patients undergoing bronchoscopy, improving procedural safety without compromising patient comfort.

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Navigational Bronchoscopy Versus Transthoracic Needle Biopsy for Peripheral Lung Nodules: New Evidence from the VERITAS Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Navigational bronchoscopy offers noninferior diagnostic accuracy to transthoracic needle biopsy for peripheral pulmonary nodules, with notably fewer pneumothorax complications.