ROBOTIC-ASSISTED POSTERIOR TRACHEOPEXY (RAPT), A MINIMAL INVASIVE APPROACH TO TREAT SEVERE TRACHOBRONCOMALACIA: A RETROSPECTIVE SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE

In brief

This retrospective study evaluates robotic-assisted posterior tracheopexy (RAPT) as a minimally invasive surgical technique for treating severe tracheobronchomalacia in pediatric patients. The research examines the feasibility, safety profile, and clinical outcomes of this novel robotic approach to airway reconstruction.

• Robotic-assisted posterior tracheopexy (RAPT) is a minimally invasive surgical option for severe pediatric tracheobronchomalacia.
• RAPT demonstrates feasibility and safety as an alternative to open posterior tracheopexy in select patients.
• Single-center retrospective data supports RAPT as an emerging technique with potential advantages over traditional approaches.

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