The iLogic Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides additional options for diagnosis and treatment of lung disease, even for patients with procedure-restricting conditions. This procedure does not carry the risks often associated with surgery. The iLogic System provides the possibility to detect lung cancer early, even before symptoms are evident, enhancing treatment options for patients. Similar to GPS-like technology, the iLogic System uses electromagnetic navigation to guide the physician through the patient’s airways. This allows the physician to take tissue samples in regions of the lungs that are not reachable with traditional bronchoscopy. Until now, physicians have relied on needle biopsy or surgery to take tissue samples – both of which can cause complications.

Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB) extends the reach the bronchoscope to regions deep within the lung enabling physicians to locate small lung lesions for diagnostic testing and potential treatment. The system uses natural airway access, and implements proprietary software and electromagnetic technology.

iLogic uses electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy and a patient's natural airways to

• Navigate to peripheral lesions and biopsy for diagnosis
• Stage lymph nodes for diagnosis and pre-operative planning
• Place radiosurgical markers in and around tumors for radiation treatment
• Place markers for guiding pulmonary VATS procedures
• Guide high dose radiation catheters

The iLogic system offers a virtual 3D bronchial tree that extends deep into the lungs reaching 17+ airway generations, multiple guidance and navigation views that enhance lung lesion and vessel visualization and has a diagnostic yield of 70% - 74% for lesions and 100% for lymph nodes.

As much as 65% of traditional bronchoscopy procedures fail to reach peripheral lesions, which leads to move invasive diagnostic procedures. Using the patient's natural airways, the iLogic system provides the ability to diagnose, stage and prepare to treat distal lung lesions in one procedure and provides safe and efficient access for non-operable patients.

Learn more about the iLogic Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy procedure.