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  • Thoracic surgery
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Surgical innovation

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  • Pectus excavatum is a congenital chest wall deformity.
  • Traditional surgical repair often involves cartilage resection and sternal osteotomy.
  • Minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce surgical trauma and improve outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel minimally invasive repair technique for pectus excavatum.
  • To assess the outcomes in patients undergoing this new surgical approach.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved six patients with pectus excavatum requiring surgical correction.
  • Haller's CT index was used to determine surgical candidacy (index 2 merited surgery).
  • A minimally invasive technique, incorporating thoracoscopic elements, was employed without cartilage resection or sternal osteotomy.

Main Results:

  • The minimally invasive repair demonstrated excellent clinical results in the treated patients.
  • The procedure was associated with minimal patient morbidity.
  • The technique proved effective and safe for pectus excavatum correction.

Conclusions:

  • Minimally invasive repair represents a significant advancement in pectus excavatum management.
  • The described technique offers a safe and effective alternative to traditional methods.
  • Incorporation of thoracoscopic techniques enhances the procedure's effectiveness and safety profile.