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(Hyannis, MA, January 13, 2025) – As a complement to an established Lung Nodule Program focused on regular low-dose CT scan (LDCT) screening for at-risk patients, Cape Cod Healthcare now offers the Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy platform as an optimal option for qualifying patients needing lung biopsy procedures. This initiative is championed by thoracic surgeon Dr. Jeff Spillane and interventional pulmonologist Dr. Michael Ayers, both of whom are extensively trained in robotic bronchoscopy. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and earlier detection can make a critical difference in patient outcomes for a disease that takes an estimated 1.8 million lives a year. With 44% of lung cancer cases diagnosed at a late stage - when survival rates fall to just 7%, - early detection and treatment is crucial. Developed by Intuitive, a leader in robotic-assisted technology, Ion’s minimally invasive biopsy technology helps detect lung cancer earlier and ultimately improves patient outcomes, with more stability and more precision as compared to manual biopsy techniques and without the need for invasive surgery or needle biopsies that puncture the skin. Ion features a thin and maneuverable catheter allowing deeper airway navigation and enabling physicians to obtain tissue samples from deep within the lung – a traditionally challenging aspect of lung biopsy. “This expansion of our minimally invasive robotic technology further strengthens our commitment to delivering quality and safe care to our community,” says Michael Lauf, President and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare. “Continuous improvement in lung cancer detection plays a key role in ensuring our patients on Cape Cod experience longer, healthier lives.” Learn more about this innovative new offering at www.capecodhealth.org/ion About Cape Cod Healthcare Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 providers, over 5,000 employees and 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), six urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs. For more information, visit the Cape Cod Healthcare website at www.capecodhealth.org. For the latest in relevant and credible healthcare news, visit www.capecodhealthnews.com. About Intuitive Intuitive (NASDAQ:ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a global leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic surgery. Our technologies include the da Vinci surgical system and the Ion endoluminal system. By uniting advanced systems, progressive learning, and value-enhancing services, we help physicians and their teams optimize care delivery to support the best outcomes possible. At Intuitive, we envision a future of care that is less invasive and profoundly better, where disease is identified early and treated quickly, so that patients can get back to what matters most. For more important safety information, please visit the company’s website at www.intuitive.com.