title: Nuss Procedure for Pectus Excavatum - An early Experience.
abstract: The technique of minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum is a new operation that allows for repair of this deformity without any cartilage resection or sternal osteotomy. The procedure has revolutionized the management of pectus excavatum. Six cases of pectus excavatum were referred to our centre for surgical correction. However, based on Haller's CT index 2 merited surgery. Our results suggest that the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum is an exciting operation with minimal morbidity and excellent results. The innovative incorporation of thoracoscopic techniques and small but important modifications to the techniques will make this operation very effective and safe.
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Surgery & Paediatric Surgery), Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune - 411 040.
authors.forename: Bipin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Puri
authors.affiliation: Commandant, Military Hospital, Namkum.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Kaul
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Surgery and Paediatric Surgery), 166 Military Hospital, C/o 56 APO.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Harjai
keywords: Minimally invasive surgery; Pectus excavatum