Apneic oxygenation during robotic-assisted bronchoscopy: a retrospective study on safety and diagnostic yield.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) with advanced imaging is an established technique for the biopsy of peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs). Anesthesia protocols are used to minimize respiratory motion and atelectasis. Apneic oxygenation, which maintains oxygenation during apnea without active ventilation, is used in short durations during image acquisition or biopsy. There is limited data available regarding the use of prolonged apneic oxygenation during RAB biopsy procedures. The primary objective was to assess safety and diagnostic outcomes using this technique.

Methods

This is a retrospective study of patients undergoing RAB with mobile cone beam computed tomography (mCBCT) for the biopsy of PPLs at a single center between September and December 2023 using an

SUBMITTER: Styrvoky K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12603535 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature