NOV 2025 | Breath Hold Matters: Optimizing 3D Imaging in Robotic Assisted Bronchoscopy

Hear from Drs Ali Jiwani and Bianka Eperjesiova as they will explore three critical learning areas for advancing your robotic assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) practice, starting with a detailed Comparison of Breath-Hold Techniques. They explain the clinical differences between total and partial breath-hold protocols and how each technique specifically influences 3D image clarity, lesion localization, and navigation accuracy during RAB procedures. Next, they focus on Integrating Cios Spin into the Robotic Bronchoscopy Workflow, providing practical insights into optimal positioning, acquisition timing, and essential communication between the pulmonologist and the anesthesia team. This section offers concrete tips to achieve reproducible image quality while minimizing motion artifacts and anesthesia time. Finally, they address Clinical Impact and Best Practices by reviewing representative cases from both institutions that illustrate how optimized breath-hold protocols directly improve diagnostic yield and procedural efficiency. They conclude with a discussion of common challenges, troubleshooting steps, and future directions for advanced imaging in interventional pulmonology. Sponsored by Siemens Healthineers #SAB #SiemensHealthineers #Bronchoscopy #RAB #Pulmonology #CiosSpin #Innovate #Eduate #Empower See less