Prana Thoracic

Prana Thoracic celebrates two incredible years of innovation and growth! This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the trust of our partners and the inspiring passion of our team. 🎉 Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Here’s to all we’ve achieved together and to a future filled with new possibilities in precision surgery tools to drive earlier intervention. 🫁 #PranaThoracic #MedDevice #Innovation #LungHealth #Healthcare #Startups 

Following their trip to Uzbekistan, Lance Black, MD, MBID and Richard Fischel attended The Georgia Medtech Summit in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, organized by Clinical Accelerator. Dr. Fischel was an invited speaker alongside other entrepreneurs, sharing insights on early feasibility work and the innovative technologies shaping healthcare. The summit provided a great opportunity to showcase how the Prana System is contributing to advancements in pulmonary health diagnostics. #PranaThoracic #PulmonaryHealth #LungCancer #ClinicalAccelerator #GeorgiaMedTechSummit #MedTech

Richard Fischel, Co-Founder, and Lance Black, MD, MBID, Chief Clinical Strategy Officer recently traveled to Uzbekistan to meet with local surgeons and radiologists. They discussed the early feasibility study (EFS) of the Prana System, aiming to benefit patients who have small pulmonary nodules but no diagnosis. This visit marks a significant step in exploring how the Prana System can enhance diagnostic capabilities for these patients. Learn more about our mission: https://lnkd.in/g4e3szVr #PranaThoracic #LungCancer #PranaSystem #PulmonaryNodules #MedDevice

The Prana System was recently featured in Dr. Shanda Blackmon’s talk, “The Horizon of Innovation and New Technology,” at the 17th Annual Duke Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery. Lance Black, MD, MBID, Chief Clinical Strategy Officer, and Carolyne Lu, Director of Clinical & Regulatory Strategy attended this event, which brings together top experts to discuss the latest advancements in minimally invasive thoracic surgery through presentations and debates on critical issues and emerging technologies. #ThoracicSurgery #MinimallyInvasive #Innovation #PranaSystem 

At Prana Thoracic, we're committed to transforming lung cancer intervention with precision surgical solutions. Our mission is to offer patients earlier, right-sized options for managing their disease. The Prana System, our flagship product, is meticulously designed to enable image-guided, minimally invasive surgery that conserves healthy tissue and drives personalized treatment plans. Our team of surgeons, engineers, and entrepreneurs is dedicated to developing technologies that elevate the standard of care for both physicians and patients. Learn more about Prana here: https://lnkd.in/g4e3szVr #LungCancer #MedicalInnovation #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #PrecisionMedicine #HealthcareInnovation

For over two decades, thoracic surgeons have been exploring the use of diathermy to enhance surgical outcomes, particularly in sealing tissue during lung surgeries. In our conversations with surgeons, there have been mixed opinions on whether bipolar diathermy is effective at sealing airways as well as blood vessels. Learn how this technology has evolved and its impact on surgical precision in our latest literature review. Read more below 👇 #PranaThoracic #ClinicalLiterature #Electrosurgery #ThoracicSurgery #ThoracicSurgeons

The next decade will see significant advancements in lung cancer screening, driven by increased adherence, the establishment of formal screening programs across institutions, and the development of advanced technologies. As the medical community continues to innovate, we anticipate a future where lung cancer screening is integrated into routine care, on par with breast and colorectal screenings. In this future, early detection and improved patient outcomes will become standard practice, ultimately reducing the burden on both patients and the healthcare system. As we move forward, these advancements will turn hopeful goals into achievable realities, setting new standards in patient care and healthcare efficiency. Learn more about our mission here: https://lnkd.in/g4e3szVr #PranaThoracic #LungCancer #HealthcareInnovation #MedTech #CancerScreening

Prana Thoracic is thrilled to announce the successful closing of our Series A extension round, raising an additional $3 million in an oversubscribed funding round, bringing our total funding to $9 million! This milestone highlights the strong investor confidence in Prana Thoracic’s innovative approach to transforming lung cancer treatment. The additional capital will accelerate our product development and support our clinical and regulatory advancements, bringing us closer to offering precision surgical solutions to patients worldwide. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gJXfPTnS #PranaThoracic #SurgicalSolutions #Innovation #Medtech #HealthcareInnovation

Check out our latest blog, "Lung Cancer Screening: Pulmonary Nodules aren’t 8-bit," written by Lance Black, MD, MBID, Chief Clinical Strategy Officer. Lung cancer screening is stepping out of its 'Atari phase' and into a new era of innovation and refinement. Just as gaming has evolved from pixelated screens to immersive experiences, our approach to detecting lung cancer is undergoing a transformation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gE4ZTsEz #LungCancer #PranaThoracic #LungCancerScreening #Atari #Healthcare #MedTech #Startup

🌟 Summer Intern Spotlight: Megan Enriquez & Maya Guhan! This summer, we had the pleasure of hosting two talented interns who brought fresh perspectives and innovation to our team. Megan Enriquez joined us as a Product Development Engineering Intern. A rising junior at Rice University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Engineering Design and Global Health Technologies. Maya Guhan is a MD/MBA student at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business. She is serving as our Clinical Strategy and Regulatory Intern and leveraging her dual degree background to help with content publication, regulatory strategy, and first-in-human preparatory work. At Prana Thoracic, we believe in nurturing the next generation of leaders in healthcare technology. It was a privilege to support Megan and Maya as they honed their skills and contributed to our mission. Thank you, Megan and Maya, for your hard work and dedication this summer. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! #InternSpotlight #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence #HealthcareTechnology #PranaThoracic #MedTech