MemorialCare Cancer Institute uses
first-of-its-kind robotic navigated bronchoscopy for greater
precision and accuracy.
LAGUNA
HILLS, Calif., Aug. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Cancer Institute's Lung Cancer
Program at Saddleback Medical Center is one of just four hospitals
in California equipped with the
recently FDA-cleared robotic navigated bronchoscopy system. This
new device from NoahMed, Galaxy System, uses integrated
tomosynthesis (3D mammography) to navigate to and locate lung
nodules, which are small masses in the lungs often tested for
cancer.
This improved visualization, along with a disposable
bronchoscope, enhances precision and accuracy beyond the
capabilities of existing technologies. It gives physicians access
to often hard-to-reach lesions in the outer third of the lung which
are often hard to biopsy. The Galaxy System can biopsy nodules
smaller than 2cm, while receiving real-time lesion location
updates.
"Lung cancer is an insidious disease causing far too high a toll
on our communities," said Jayne
Stewart, executive director, MemorialCare Cancer Institute,
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. "The Galaxy System gives
physicians trained on the device a clear, direct path to improving
patient diagnosis and, in turn, treatment –allowing us to catch
lung cancer before it reaches less treatable, advanced stages. This
new technology gives hope and peace of mind to our patients."
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States and the leading cause of
cancer deaths in the country. Still, it can be difficult for
physicians to properly find and biopsy lung nodules, delaying
diagnosis and complicating treatment. The Galaxy System's
"Tool-in-Lesion" TiLT+ Technology has been shown to
achieve 100% successful navigation to a lesion, 100%
diagnostic yield (every diagnostic test performed accurately
identified the presence or absence of cancer), and 95%
tool-in-lesion accuracy (Galaxy accurately reached the target
lesion) according to the recent MATCH study publication.
With its always-on-camera bronchoscope, direct visualization is
enabled for the entire procedure, including the time of biopsy. The
Galaxy System is the only robotic navigated bronchoscopy system on
the market with a single-use, disposable bronchoscope,
intentionally designed to improve efficiency and workflow and
reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
"This technology lets us see lung tissue clearly during biopsy
and check areas that were hard to reach before," says Liz Acord, vice president, clinical integration,
MemorialCare Cancer Institute. "This means we can find cancer
earlier and save more lives. At MemorialCare Cancer Institute, we
continuously invest in advanced technology to catch and treat
cancer early."
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center offers the latest in
technology in lung navigation bronchoscopy to provide earlier
diagnosis with greater confidence. Five doctors have been trained
on this device, with four having completed cases. The Lung Program
at Saddleback Medical Center provides a multidisciplinary team of
highly skilled specialists who collaborate to design targeted,
customized treatment plans for each patient, giving them access to
specialists well beyond one aspect of their cancer.
About MemorialCare Saddleback Medical
Center
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center is a
member of MemorialCare, a not-for-profit, integrated
healthcare delivery system – proudly serving the residents of South
Orange County for 50 years. Centers of Excellence include cancer,
heart, orthopedics, spine, neurosciences,
gastroenterology, emergency and critical care, breast health,
imaging, women's health, obstetrics, geriatrics, and minimally
invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. Saddleback
Medical Center received U.S. News & World
Report high-performance rankings for cardiology,
diabetes, knee replacement, and stroke to name a few. It also
was named among Healthgrades America's 250 Best
Hospitals, Top 50 U.S. Cardiovascular Hospitals and
received Magnet Nursing Excellence designation. In addition, it is
a certified geriatric ED Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke
Center and holds Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation.
Currently, Saddleback is building the first of its
kind Women's Health pavilion bringing women's specialty care under
one roof, set to open in Fall 2024. To learn
more, visit
memorialcare.org/saddleback.
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