Methodist Hospital in Fort Bend Uses Robotics to Detect Nurse’s Lung Cancer Early

A routine abdominal CT scan led to a life-changing discovery for longtime nurse Riki Granger when an unexpected lesion appeared on her lungs. The finding marked the beginning of a swift and coordinated medical response by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, ultimately resulting in an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis.

Photo Caption: Riki Granger, Dr. Priya Oolut

Granger, who has spent more than 45 years caring for others as a nurse, was quickly referred to Dr. Priya Oolut, medical director of the hospital’s lung nodule program. Dr. Oolut recommended a biopsy using the hospital’s newly acquired robotic bronchoscopy system—an advanced diagnostic tool and the first of its kind in Fort Bend County.

The robotic bronchoscopy system represents a major advancement for both the hospital and t