ArticleJournal of thoracic disease2025
Surgical adjuncts in minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum and carinatum deformities: techniques for internal visualization, sternal elevation, and depression.
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- A percutaneous sternal elevation technique using the Tian-Ping sternal lifter for Nuss repair of pectus excavatum.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
- Parallel-bar versus cross-bar configurations in the Nuss procedure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
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Abstract
Over the past two decades, the repair of pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) has evolved significantly, driven by innovations in surgical adjuncts and device development. Originally limited by high risks due to blind mediastinal dissection and force-based correction, pectus repair techniques now prioritize safety, precision, and minimal invasiveness. This paper introduces a series of adjunctive techniques and custom-designed tools that address major limitations in PE and PC surgery. The pectoscope, with its curved shaft and touch-view functionality, allows safe internal visualization during substernal dissection and simplifies guide placement without the need for separate introducers. The Easy Crane system enables controlled, pre-elevation of the sternum in PE patients, facilitating safe passage of the bar and ensuring accurate correction without relying on the bar's force. Since 2019, a crane-powered strategy has been applied in all patients, minimizing complications and enhancing outcomes. For PC and complex deformities such as
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