Regina Villalobos
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Regina Villalobos is a leading researcher in interventional pulmonology, specializing in the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary nodules through advanced bronchoscopic technologies. Her work centers on evaluating and comparing minimally invasive navigation platforms, particularly shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (ssRAB) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB). Villalobos’s major contributions include demonstrating how integrating cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) with ssRAB significantly improves real-time nodule localization and diagnostic yield, especially for challenging sub-2 cm nodules. Her 2023 multicentre study (39 citations) established CBCT-complemented ssRAB as a robust tool for small nodule sampling, while her 2024 comparative analysis (21 citations) provided critical evidence that ssRAB with CBCT outperforms ENB in accuracy and tissue acquisition. These findings have directly shaped clinical protocols, offering a safer, more effective alternative to traditional biopsy methods. With her work cited in over 60 publications, Villalobos is recognized for advancing precision in pulmonary diagnostics, reducing procedural risks, and setting new standards for minimally invasive lung cancer diagnosis. Her research continues to guide the adoption of robotic-assisted technologies in thoracic medicine.
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