Interventional Pulmonary Service

Interventional Pulmonology is a highly specialized field that uses advanced, minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat complex lung and airway conditions. These approaches often replace the need for open surgery, reducing recovery time and improving patient comfort.

Texas IPS is the largest facility in South Texas that performs robotic and navigational bronchoscopies.

At Texas IPS, our interventional pulmonary specialists perform a wide range of procedures to help patients with airway obstruction, lung nodules or masses, pleural disease, and other challenging pulmonary conditions. Working closely with thoracic surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists, we provide precise, targeted care that minimizes risk and maximizes results.

Diagnostic procedures and services:

• Standard diagnostic bronchoscopy
• Robotic and navigational bronchoscopy for small peripheral lesions
• Cryobiopsy for diffuse parenchymal lung disease
• Medical thoracoscopy for recurrent pleural effusions

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and early diagnosis via minimally invasive biopsy can improve outcomes.

Therapeutic procedures:

• Rigid bronchoscopy for benign and malignant airway pathology
• Endobronchial and endotracheal tumor management
• Endotracheal and endobronchial stent placement
• Management of tumor-related hemoptysis
• Treatment of benign tracheal stenosis
• Foreign body removal from the airway
• Percutaneous tracheostomy
• Endobronchial valves for lung volume reduction in severe COPD
• Tunneled pleural catheter insertion and pleurodesis for recurrent effusions

Our approach is centered on delivering rapid diagnosis, effective treatment, and improved breathing—all while avoiding the trauma of more invasive surgery. At Texas IPS, we bring together cutting-edge technology and compassionate care to restore lung function and quality of life.