Thoracoscopy-assisted modified Nuss procedure for the treatment of pectus excavatum in children: a retrospective single-center experience - Takeaways - MDSpire

Thoracoscopy-assisted modified Nuss procedure for the treatment of pectus excavatum in children: a retrospective single-center experience

  • By

  • Xiaolong Chen

  • Li Shen

  • Hongbin Zhu

  • Wenjun Qin

  • Yingying Xiao

  • Hao Shi

  • Aling Xie

  • Haifa Hong

  • July 2, 2026

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    The study evaluated the thoracoscopy-assisted modified Nuss procedure for pediatric pectus excavatum in 231 patients.

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    A total of 199 patients underwent the modified procedure, while 32 patients received the traditional Nuss procedure.

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    The median postoperative hospital stay was 6 days, with a low surgical complication rate of 8.65%.

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    Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in operation time and postoperative outcomes between the modified and traditional procedures.

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    The modified Nuss procedure utilized titanium alloy bars, offering advantages such as reduced operation time and improved fit.

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Thoracoscopy-assisted modified Nuss procedure for the treatment of pectus excavatum in children: a retrospective single-center experience

  • by Xiaolong Chen, Li Shen, Hongbin Zhu, Wenjun Qin, Yingying Xiao, Hao Shi, Aling Xie, Haifa Hong

  • July 2, 2026

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