Paige Fuentes
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About
Dr. Paige Fuentes is a pioneering figure in interventional pulmonology, whose work has fundamentally reshaped the diagnosis of peripheral lung lesions. Her primary research focuses on the integration of advanced robotics and real-time imaging to enhance the precision and safety of bronchoscopic procedures. Dr. Fuentes is best known for her landmark 2021 study on shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, which demonstrated a transformative diagnostic yield for small, hard-to-reach pulmonary nodules, earning over 180 citations and setting a new standard in the field. She further advanced the discipline by showing how multiplanar 3D fluoroscopy can redefine the critical tool–lesion relationship during robotic procedures, minimizing the risk of pneumothorax and improving biopsy accuracy. Her work bridges the gap between engineering and clinical medicine, providing a roadmap for the next generation of minimally invasive lung cancer diagnostics. Dr. Fuentes’ contributions have been recognized with multiple early-career awards, and her protocols are now adopted in leading thoracic centers worldwide, making her a vital voice in the fight against lung cancer.
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