ArticleJournal of thoracic disease2025
Is a paradigm shift from conventional to robotic approaches necessary in first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome?
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- 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
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Abstract
Background: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of disorders caused by compression of the neurovascular bundle as it exits the thoracic outlet. The treatment involves first rib resection (FRR) via open surgery or minimally invasive surgery. This study compares the surgical outcomes of the supraclavicular approach and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinicopathological and perioperative data of patients with TOS who underwent surgery between October 2005 and July 2024. Results: A total of 23 operations were performed on 21 patients (median age, 28 years; range, 21-68 years), with 8 (38.1%) being female. The median body mass index (BMI) was 23.7 kg/m Conclusions: In appropriately selected patients, both supraclavicular and robotic FRR yield excellent surgical outcomes. However, given its various advantages, robotic FRR should be considered the new gold standard when a robotic system is available at the institution.
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