At the heart of the clinic is AI-assisted nodule risk detection, which helps identify suspicious nodules early and track subtle changes over time
CMRI Kolkata has announced the launch of Eastern India’s first Comprehensive Lung Nodule Evaluation and Advanced Management Clinic. At the heart of the clinic is AI-assisted nodule risk detection, which helps identify suspicious nodules early and track subtle changes over time.
CMRI has also integrated real-time confirmation tools, including Radial EBUS (a miniature ultrasound probe) and Cone Beam CT (CBCT), which provide intra-procedural cross-sectional imaging to verify accurate targeting before tissue sampling. This greatly enhances diagnostic success rates, especially for small or hard-to-reach nodules.
Dr Shyam Krishnan, Interventional Pulmonologist – CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI Kolkata, said, “As incidental and screening-detected lung nodules rise, patients need rapid, reliable evaluation supported by accurate technology. Our clinic brings AI-assisted interpretation, high-precision navigational bronchoscopy, and cryo-techniques under one unified workflow. This reduces unnecessary surgeries, speeds diagnosis, and ensures that early cancers are caught when they are most curable.”
Dr Raja Dhar, Director & HOD, Department of Pulmonology, CK Birla Hospitals,CMRI Kolkata, added, “This is a game-changer for lung cancer care in India. We can perform navigation, CBCT confirmation, cryobiopsy and EBUS staging in one coordinated procedure, saving the patient weeks of uncertainty. The ability to combine diagnosis and staging in one session not only improves outcomes but reduces complications and speeds up the treatment. It places CMRI among the most advanced lung care centres globally.”
The initiative has garnered international attention. Dr Atul Mehta, a world-renowned Interventional Pulmonologist present for the inauguration, stated, “The work being done at this Comprehensive Lung Nodule Clinic is truly exceptional. It is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and is, without a doubt, on par with global centers of excellence.”
Highlighting CMRI’s commitment to healthcare innovation, Sombrata Roy, Unit Head — CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI Kolkata, added, “At CMRI, our vision is simple: bring global-standard technology to every patient who walks through our doors. The launch of Eastern India’s first Comprehensive Lung Nodule Clinic reflects that commitment. By combining artificial intelligence, advanced navigation, and cryobiopsy — all within a single coordinated system — we are redefining what early lung cancer detection and treatment can look like . This clinic represents our belief that innovation must serve patients, accelerate diagnosis, and ultimately save lives.”
