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  • Rib fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality following trauma.
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  • Minimally invasive techniques are gaining acceptance in trauma care.

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  • To present the initial experience with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for internal rib fixation.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of VATS rib fixation in a level 1 trauma center.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study of the first 10 cases undergoing VATS internal rib fixation.
  • Utilized video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery techniques for plate fixation of rib fractures.

Main Results:

  • VATS internal rib fixation demonstrated effectiveness, particularly for fractures under the scapula.
  • The technique successfully managed complex segmental and posterior fractures.
  • Single-plate bridging accommodated multiple fractures efficiently.

Conclusions:

  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery internal rib fixation is a viable surgical option.
  • This technique excels in treating specific challenging rib fracture patterns.
  • VATS offers an advantageous approach for difficult-to-access rib fractures.