Fast Track Pathway for Lung Cancer: The Integration of ION Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy With Robotic Thoracic Surgical Resection

Juliana Guarize, Luca Bertolaccini, Lorenzo Spaggiari, Division of Interventional Pulmonology, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Department of Thoracic Surgery, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan

Surgical Innovation

Published online on November 11, 2025

Abstract

Surgical Innovation, Volume 33, Issue 2, Page 96-99, April 2026.
BackgroundDelays between diagnosis and definitive treatment in early-stage lung cancer can lead to disease progression and patient anxiety. Recent advances in robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and surgery provide opportunities to streamline care and reduce ...