Robotic Needle Navigates Lung Tissue to Reach Tumors

In the United States, lung cancer is considered to be the major cause of cancer-related deaths. Few tumors appear to be extremely small and hide deep inside the lung tissue, making it hard for surgeons to reach them.

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