March 3, 2026Open Access

First report of robot-assisted surgical resection of the first rib via a posterior approach for the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome

Key Points

High feasibility supports the use of a robot-assisted surgery model for thoracic outlet syndrome.
Excellent outcomes result from appropriately identifying the 'culprit' part of the first rib during the procedure.
The minimally invasive posterior approach significantly reduces perioperative neurovascular complications.
Enhanced three-dimensional vision improves the surgical precision needed for effective rib resection.

Abstract

This minimally invasive posterior approach technique appears to be feasible and safe for the first rib resection in patients with TOS. The appropriate identification of the "culprit" part of the first rib allows for excellent results with enhanced three-dimensional (3D) vision and a reduction in perioperative neurovascular complications.

First report of robot-assisted surgical resection of the first rib via a posterior approach for the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome

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