Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions Are Difficult to Reach Reliably
Peripheral pulmonary lesions are difficult to reach reliably. CT-to-body divergence due to respiratory state, anesthesia, ventilation, and atelectasis can make a pre-procedure CT map differ from the anatomy encountered during navigation.
Continuous Awareness
Fiber-optic sensing delivers guidance deep within complex airway anatomy, not just at the start of the procedure.
Navigation Without Fluoroscopy
Designed to navigate without requiring fluoroscopy during the navigation phase.
AI + ML Guidance
Software-enabled assistance helps physicians interpret anatomy and stay oriented, while decisions remain in their hands.
Precision at Depth
Built to help specialists reach peripheral lung lesions with greater confidence during endoluminal procedures.
Tracking Precision Is Not Anatomical Localization
Tracking precision is not the same as anatomical localization. A system can precisely track a device against a CT-derived plan while the anatomy has changed because of respiratory state, anesthesia, ventilation, or atelectasis.
LumenGuides addresses the upstream navigation problem by continuously challenging anatomical localization while the physician navigates. This approach recognizes that reliable access to peripheral pulmonary lesions depends on knowing where the device is relative to the patient’s current anatomy.
What to Look For in a Navigation System
- Guidance that continues deep into the airway, not just at the entry point
- Reduced dependence on fluoroscopy and radiation exposure
- Single-use, disposable tools that limit reprocessing steps
- Software-enabled feedback that supports, rather than replaces, physician judgment
- A design built specifically for endoluminal, peripheral lesion access
Traditional Navigation vs. NaviScope™
A side-by-side look at how a physician-controlled robotic approach differs from conventional pulmonary navigation tools.
| Feature | Traditional Navigation | NaviScope™ |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation exposure | Often relies on fluoroscopy | Designed to navigate without requiring fluoroscopy during the navigation phase |
| Physician control | Manual, limited real-time feedback | Physician-controlled robotic navigation |
| Sensing technology | Standard imaging-based guidance | Advanced fiber-optic sensing for continuous awareness |
| Device design | Reusable tools requiring reprocessing | Single-use, disposable endoscopic tools |
| Guidance intelligence | Static maps, limited adaptability | AI and ML-assisted guidance during procedures |
Common Questions from Pulmonary Specialists
Accuracy improves when navigation systems provide continuous positional awareness throughout the airway, not just at the start of a procedure. NaviScope™ uses fiber-optic sensing to maintain guidance deep into complex anatomy, helping physicians stay oriented as they advance toward peripheral lesions.
See How NaviScope™ Fits Your Practice
Speak to the LumenGuides team about how physician-controlled robotic navigation can support your pulmonary procedures, from continuous airway awareness to navigation designed without requiring fluoroscopy during the navigation phase.