[Minimally Invasive Technologies in Surgery of the Chest Wall in Children]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Congenital Malformations

Background:

• Management of anterior chest wall deformities lacks a unified approach globally.
• Pediatric patients present with diverse conditions including pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, thoracic outlet syndrome, and sternum clefts.
• Existing surgical methods are often traumatic, cosmetically concerning, costly, and require prolonged recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present novel surgical techniques for correcting congenital anterior chest wall deformities in pediatric patients.
• To address the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome and sternum clefts.
• To improve patient quality of life through effective surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

• Development of specialized surgical techniques through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Application of these techniques in treating pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, thoracic outlet syndrome, and sternum clefts.
• Focus on minimizing patient trauma and improving cosmetic results.

Main Results:

• Successful surgical correction of various congenital chest wall malformations.
• Reduced invasiveness and improved postoperative cosmetic outcomes compared to traditional methods.
• Enhanced diagnostic and surgical care for complex pediatric thoracic conditions.

Conclusions:

• The developed multidisciplinary approach offers effective solutions for challenging pediatric chest wall deformities.
• These techniques provide a less traumatic and more cosmetically acceptable alternative for patients.
• Improved patient outcomes enable children to lead normal lives post-surgery.