ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2023
Robotic First Rib Resection in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Current Literature.
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- Diagnostic Dilemmas and The Benefit of Robotic-Assisted Surgery in the Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Complex Patients.Annals of thoracic surgery short reports · 2026Article
- Intraoperative Electromyographic Evaluation of Brachial Plexus Decompression During the Roos Surgical Procedure for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- First report of robot-assisted surgical resection of the first rib via a posterior approach for the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
- Robotic-Assisted Vascular Surgery: Current Landscape, Challenges, and Future Directions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Robotic-Assisted Vascular Surgery: A Clinical Perspective.Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal · 2025Review
- Adoption of the Robotic Platform across Thoracic Surgeries.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Robot-assisted vascular surgery: literature review, clinical applications, and future perspectives.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Review
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Abstract
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) involves the compression of neurovascular structures in the thoracic outlet. TOS subtypes, including neurogenic (nTOS), venous (vTOS), and arterial (aTOS) are characterized by distinct clinical presentations and diagnostic considerations. This review explores the incidence, diagnostic challenges, and management of TOS with a focus on the innovative approach of Robotic First Rib Resection (R-FRR). Traditional management of TOS includes conservative measures and surgical interventions, with various open surgical approaches carrying risks of complications. R-FRR, a minimally invasive technique, offers advantages such as improved exposure, reduced injury risk to neurovascular structures, and shorter hospital stays. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to assess the outcomes of R-FRR for TOS. Data from 12 selected studies involving 397 patients with nTOS, vTOS, and aTOS were reviewed. The results indicate that R-FRR is associated with favorable intraoperative outcomes including minimal blood loss and low conversion rates to traditional approaches. Postoperatively, patients experienced decreased pain, improved function, and low complication rates. These findings support R-FRR as a safe and effective option for medically refractory TOS.
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