Experiences and health-related quality of life following minimally invasive surgical repair for pectus excavatum – a mixed methods study

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Minimally invasive surgical repair for pectus excavatum leads to improved self-perception and quality of life, despite ongoing issues with pain and fatigue. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Louise Norlander; Agneta Anderzén-Carlsson; Mårten Vidlund; Ann-Sofie Sundqvist

doi:10.1080/17482631.2026.2632366

February 18, 2026International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-BeingOpen Access

Experiences and health-related quality of life following minimally invasive surgical repair for pectus excavatum – a mixed methods study

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This research aims to explore the experiences and health-related quality of life of individuals after minimally invasive surgical repair for pectus excavatum.
Utilized a mixed methods approach to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
Conducted interviews with participants to understand their personal experiences.
Analyzed health-related quality of life metrics before and after the surgery.
Participants reported improved self-esteem and a greater sense of freedom post-surgery.
Persistent pain and fatigue were commonly mentioned, suggesting areas for improvement in postoperative care.

Implication

Mixed methods study reveals improved self-esteem and freedom post-surgery, indicating further care needs.

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Norlander et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994c5d873532290d020c67 https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2026.2632366

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Experiences and health-related quality of life following minimally invasive surgical repair for pectus excavatum – a mixed methods study

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Experiences and health-related quality of life following minimally invasive surgical repair for pectus excavatum – a mixed methods study

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