The Nuss procedure is a minimally invasive surgical option for people with Pectus Excavatum chest deformity.

Benefits of the Nuss Procedure

- Minimally Invasive Operation

Use of the nuss procedure requires neither cartilage incision nor resection for correction of pectus excavatum. There is no need to make an incision in the chest wall , raise the pectoralis muscle flaps , re-sect rib cartilages or perform a sternal osteotomy.

- Reduced Operating Time

The procedure requires approximately 40 minutes as opposed to the old surgical methods which could take up to 4 – 6 hours similar to a full chest reconstruction.

- Minimal Blood Loss

Blood loss is generally 10 to 30 cc’s , compared to the 300 cc’s lost with standard surgical equipment and methods.

- Early Return to regular Life and Activity

The average time for a patient to be able to resume regular activities once treated with the Lorenz Pectus Bar for the Nuss Procedure is one month

- Normal Long-Term Chest Correction

The patient can experience easier breathing , normal chest expansion and elasticity as well as proper lung and heart growth.

- Excellent Long Term Results

A 10 year study showed that the nuss procedure for the correction of pectus excavatum, indicated excellent long term results.

Next few posts will cover

- Post-Operative exercises – get the most out of the surgery by doing the supporting exercises

- Detailed step by step guide to the procedure

- Insurance Pectus Excavatum