August 28, 2024–Delray Medical Center has completed its 100th 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.
For more information on the ION, contact Carolyn Kern, BS, MPT, Patient Navigator for Orthopedic, Spine and Oncology Programs at 561-716-2654.
About Delray Medical Center
Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital, spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including state-of-the art cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and weight-loss surgery.
Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. For more information about our services, visit our website at www.delraymedicalctr.com.
