Wellington Regional Medical Center (WRMC) recently became the first hospital in Florida to utilize the Medtronic superDimension™ system with Fluoroscopic Navigation technology. The upgraded technology enables the physician to better visualize the targeted area and find lung tumors sooner.
“The superDimension™ navigation system allows me to use a minimally invasive approach to access difficult to reach areas of the lung, which can aid in the diagnosis of lung disease,” said Mark Meyer, MD, thoracic surgeon at WRMC. “Fluoroscopic navigation is a significant advancement in the SuperD system that enhances the visualization of the targeted area, thereby maximizing accuracy and tissue diagnosis.”
Using a patient’s CT scan, the latest superDimension™ planning software generates a 3D virtual
bronchial tree and lets physicians map pathways aligned with the patient’s anatomy to reach pulmonary targets that are used during an electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy™ (ENB™) procedure. This virtual roadmap allows physicians to navigate and steer a catheter to the target quickly and accurately.
Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. Celebrating more than 30 years of treating residents in Wellington and the surrounding community, the hospital offers a wide range of services, including comprehensive stroke care, comprehensive lung program, minimally invasive services, cardiac services, a birthing center and level III NICU, comprehensive women’s center, hepatobiliary surgical procedures, intraoperative radiation therapy, interventional procedures and a wellness and weight loss center. To learn more about the hospital, please visit www.wellingtonregional.com.
