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New research shows shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy is more effective for diagnosing peripheral lung nodules than virtual bronchoscopic navigation. ssRAB achieved a 9...

Congratulations to Dr. Carlos Aliaga (Peru) on completing his Q2 Fellowship at IPI Istanbul! Read more at https://www.wabip.com/institute/ #WABIP

Meet - Chair Media Committee, Dr Sameer Arbat from India. Read More at https://www.wabip.com/about/committees/ #WABIP

Announcing a successful WABIP-sponsored #EBUS course at NUH Singapore! 45 physicians from 🇦🇺🇹🇼🇭🇰🇮🇩🇻🇳🇲🇾🇵🇭 + 3 endoscopy nurses trained u...

Meet - Chair Awards Committee, Dr Atul Mehta from the USA. Read More at https://www.wabip.com/about/committees/ #WABIP

Did you know flexible endoscopes, like bronchoscopes, can transmit infections if not properly reprocessed? Biofilms in their channels make cleaning tough. That's why strict disi...

Meet - Chair Conflict of Interest Oversight, Dr Arvind Alaga from Malaysia. Read More at https://www.wabip.com/about/committees/

Rigid bronchoscopy w/ bronchial washings for detecting new lung cancers in patients w/upper aerodigestive tract tumors showed limited value.Contamination from existing tumors le...

Ever wonder about infection risks during bronchoscopy? A new study found that drug-resistant bacteria (CRKP) can spread via aerosols up to 3 meters in the ICU, leading to hospit...

From fiberoptic to robotic bronchoscopy & rigid to flexirigid thoracoscopy — witness the Evolution of IP! 🌐 Honoring IP pioneers, join top experts at the FREE 2‑day WABIP...

Request: We received 300+ submissions, but we need even more participation. Please fill out this brief WABIP survey focusing on global access to IP technologies & training. Aim ...

From fiberoptic to robotic bronchoscopy & rigid to flexirigid thoracoscopy — witness the Evolution of IP! 🌐 Honoring IP pioneers, join top experts at the FREE 2‑day WABIP...

A study found navigational bronchoscopy is as effective as transthoracic biopsy (79% vs 74% accuracy) but much safer. Pneumothorax risk was 3% with bronchoscopy vs 35% with biop...

Request: While we already received 300+ submissions, and please participate in a brief WABIP survey focusing on global access to IP technologies & training. Aim is to understand...

Meet the Local Faculty at the WABIP IPI Istanbul, Turkiye! Visit https://www.wabip.com/institute/ #WABIP

Navigated bronchoscopy with augmented fluoroscopy & C-arm tomography aids lung lesion diagnosis- study found radiation exposure is within safe limits, though multiple C-arm spin...

Meet the Local Faculty at the WABIP IPI Istanbul, Turkiye! Visit https://www.wabip.com/institute/ #WABIP

Meet the Local Faculty at the WABIP IPI Istanbul, Turkiye! Visit https://www.wabip.com/institute/ #WABIP

New research explores safety and diagnostic success of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for lung tumor biopsies. Multicenter trial evaluated outcomes of robot guidance to target lu...

A completed study compared ultrasound-guided percutaneous tracheostomy using a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) to bronchoscopy-guided PT in ICU patients. Researchers assessed proced...

Meet the Local Faculty at the WABIP IPI Istanbul, Turkiye! Visit https://www.wabip.com/institute/ #WABIP

Meet the Local Faculty at the WABIP IPI Istanbul, Turkiye! Visit https://www.wabip.com/institute/ #WABIP

A completed study compared ultrasound-guided percutaneous tracheostomy using a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) to bronchoscopy-guided PT in ICU patients. Researchers assessed proced...

New research on deep sedation for elderly patients undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Remimazolam significantly reduced hypoxemia incidence compared to propofol, despite a long...

Meet the Local Faculty at the WABIP IPI Istanbul, Turkiye! Visit https://www.wabip.com/institute/ #WABIP

Meet the Local Faculty at the WABIP IPI Istanbul, Turkiye! Visit https://www.wabip.com/institute/ #WABIP

New research shows high-flow nasal oxygen significantly reduces hypoxemia time and events during bronchoscopy in COPD patients compared to standard low-flow oxygen. Keeping oxyg...

Latest WABIP Newsletter is now available! Highlights: 9th Ed TNM Classification for Lung Cancer, Spray Cryotherapy in Post-Lung Transplant Bronchial Stenosis, Chest Tube Manag...

📣 Deadline fast approaching -- Applications for the 2026 Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship by @WABIP & Liv Hospital Istanbul! 🗓️ Due on June 15, 2025 👉 https://ww...