DELRAY BEACH, FL — August 28, 2024 — Delray Medical Center has completed its 100^th ION robotic bronchoscopy procedure. 

The ION is a robotic-assisted endoluminal platform for minimally invasive peripheral lung biopsies. This technology can help to diagnose lung cancer earlier and with improved accuracy, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes.

“Performing over 100 ION procedures means that we are on the front lines of catching cancer early, which gives our patients the best chance of a good outcome,” says Delray Medical Center CEO Heather Havericak.   “We look forward to the continued success of our Ion program and investing in some of the latest medical technologies.”

The Intuitive Ion endoluminal system is designed to address a challenging aspect of lung biopsy by enabling physicians to obtain tissue samples from deep within the lung. The Ion system features an ultra-thin, ultra-maneuverable catheter that allows navigation far into the peripheral lung, and the stability enables the precision needed for biopsy compared to manual techniques.

The ION procedures are performed by Dr. Stephen Milan, Dr. Carlos Gutierrez, Dr. Joshua Lung and Dr. Jeffrey Newman.