When comparing the Nuss Procedure to older “open” surgical options, there are several benefits of the procedure’s less invasive method.
The primary benefits include a shorter operating time, less blood loss, and smaller, less visible incisions.1 Some clinical data also suggests that because no cartilage or pieces of rib are being removed during the procedure, the patient’s chest and rib cage will be able to grow and repair itself in a natural manner.2 The combined effect of these benefits means that a patient’s body is subjected to less trauma compared to other open surgery options. The Nuss Procedure is a widely-accepted effective method for treating pectus excavatum.2