Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital bronchoscopy robot reaches 100 patient milestone
14 May 2026
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) has reached an impressive 100‑patient milestone with its new robotic bronchoscopy. This groundbreaking technology is helping clinicians diagnose and remove small cancerous nodules in the peripheral lung, where conventional biopsy tools face limitations.
Minister of Health for Medical Research, the Hon Stephen Dawson, visited SCGH to acknowledge the milestone and see firsthand the remarkable work of the teams involved.
"This Western Australian-first program has already benefited the lives of 100 people, and I congratulate and thank all those involved at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for driving the vision and delivering leading-edge patient outcomes," said Minister Dawson.
We also heard from patient Sandra, whose experience captured how the procedure's ability for earlier diagnosis and quicker treatment can make such a difference.
"I chose this option ...