Pulmonology and Critical Care

Innovations in Interventional Pulmonology

The field of interventional pulmonology continues to expand with technological advancements that improve diagnostic precision and therapeutic outcomes. This session highlights the latest tools and techniques including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), navigational bronchoscopy, cryotherapy, and airway stenting. Minimally invasive approaches to diagnose and manage lung cancer, airway obstruction, and pleural diseases are explored. Attendees will gain insights into procedure selection, patient safety, and post-procedure care. The role of interventional pulmonology in critical care, particularly in managing hemoptysis, foreign body removal, and central airway obstructions, is emphasized. The session also covers innovations in robotic bronchoscopy and its emerging applications in early lung cancer detection.