Drew Bolster

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Drew Bolster is a leading researcher in interventional pulmonology, with a focused expertise in shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and its application to minimally invasive lung biopsies. His most-cited work, "1121 Shape-sensing Robotic-assisted Bronchoscopic Biopsies: Diagnostic Yield and Surgical Implications" (2025, 11 citations), represents a pivotal contribution to the field, demonstrating how advanced robotic navigation can enhance diagnostic accuracy for peripheral pulmonary lesions while reducing the need for more invasive surgical procedures. Bolster’s research directly addresses the critical challenge of achieving high diagnostic yield in lung cancer detection, showing that shape-sensing technology can improve biopsy precision and streamline surgical decision-making. By quantifying the implications for surgical planning—such as reducing unnecessary thoracotomies—his work has influenced clinical protocols and sparked broader interest in robotic-assisted techniques. Though early in his career, Bolster’s citation impact underscores the relevance of his findings to both practicing pulmonologists and biomedical engineers. His contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between emerging robotic platforms and real-world patient outcomes, positioning him as a rising authority in the integration of robotics into respiratory medicine.