Surgical Technique: Minimally Invasive First-Rib Resection

Christina L Costantino; Lana Y Schumacher

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2020.09.004

Surgical Technique: Minimally Invasive First-Rib Resection

Thorac Surg Clin. 2021 Feb;31(1):81-87. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2020.09.004.

Authors

Christina L Costantino¹, Lana Y Schumacher²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Founders House, 265 Charles Street, FND-7, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
² Department of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Founders House, 265 Charles Street, FND-7, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 33220774
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2020.09.004

Abstract

Minimally invasive surgical approaches to the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) will become increasingly common as more surgeons gain experience in thoracoscopic and robotic technique. Robotic surgery may be more technically advantageous because of improved visualization and maneuverability of wristed instruments. Longer-term outcome data are necessary to definitively establish the equivalency or superiority of minimally invasive TOS compared with open surgery in the treatment of TOS.

Keywords: First-rib resection; Minimally invasive surgery; Robotic surgery; Thoracic outlet syndrome.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Female
Humans
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures* / methods
Ribs* / surgery
Robotic Surgical Procedures
Robotics
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome* / etiology
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome* / surgery
Thoracic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Treatment Outcome