The thoracic (lung) cancer team at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion now has powerful technology in the fight against lung cancer: Monarch Robotic Bronchoscopy. This state-of-the-art technology allows for earlier, more precise diagnoses of small and hard-to-reach lung nodules, offering patients a non-invasive treatment option with fewer risks and improved accuracy.
The Monarch Platform is a blend of robotics, software, and data science that powers accurate and rapid diagnosis. Physicians can use advanced tools and a controller-like interface, similar to a video game console, to guide a flexible robotic endoscope deep into the lungs with greater precision and control than ever before. The platform also utilizes 3D models of the patient’s unique lung anatomy, providing continuous, real-time navigation throughout the procedure.
Patients and physicians alike benefit from the innovative capabilities of the Monarch Platform:
At the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, a team of pulmonologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and other specialists creates personalized care plans for each patient. This approach ensures that every case is evaluated with the utmost expertise and exactitude.
When a patient presents suspicious findings on a lung CT scan, a pulmonologist can use the Monarch platform to perform a quick, accurate biopsy. The Monarch helps confirm whether the findings are cancerous by accessing small or hard-to-reach lung nodules. These biopsy results, combined with imaging and other diagnostic tools, guide the team in recommending the most effective treatment plan, whether that involves surgery, radiation or other effective therapies.
The Monarch Platform can also place dyes or fiducials to accurately mark tumors and make surgery less invasive.
The Monarch platform is housed in the Bronchoscopy Suite at Candler Hospital. It is primarily used to diagnose lung cancer in patients referred to through the Rapid Access Lung Treatment Clinic. In the future, this groundbreaking technology will also support treatment and therapeutic procedures, further advancing lung cancer care in our community.
St. Joseph’s/Candler is proud to offer this advanced diagnostic technology right here in Savannah, giving patients and their loved ones access to exceptional care close to home. With the Monarch platform, earlier diagnosis and tailored treatment plans are within your reach, providing true hope for those battling lung cancer.
If you have questions about our cancer services, care options or our expert physician specialists at the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, we’re here to help. Please call us at 912-819-5704 and let us help you take the next step toward your care. We are committed to utilizing every available resource to quicken your path to complete recovery and healing.