Allegheny Health Network Reaches 1,000 Robotic Lung Biopsy “Ion” Procedures, Leading the State of Pennsylvania

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release today in Pittsburgh from Allegheny Health Network, they announced today the completion of its 1,000th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy using the Ion by Intuitive system. This is a milestone that underscores the position that Allegheny Health Network has as a leading provider of technology that is advanced for both accurate and early detection for lung cancer. Allegheny Health Network has completed more ion biopsy procedures than any Pennsylvania health system.