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QUAD #10 Pt.1: History of Thoracoscopic Repair of Esophageal Atresia (EA) & Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) with Dr. Steve Rothenberg
Manage episode 429700006 series 1142674
In this video we explore the transformative benefits of thoracoscopic repair for esophageal atresia with Dr. Steve Rothenberg from Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. This video covers:
Advocating for Minimally Invasive Surgery: The significant benefits of thoracoscopic surgery over traditional thoracotomy, which can lead to shoulder girdle weakness, chest wall asymmetry, and scoliosis in infants.
Pioneering Techniques:The journey from initial PDA ligation to the first successful thoracoscopic TEF repair.
Historical Milestones: Live demonstration of the first thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair at the IPEG meeting in Berlin, 1999.
Case Studies: Early successes, including Connor, the first baby to undergo thoracoscopic TEF repair, who has thrived since his surgery.
346 episodes
Manage episode 429700006 series 1142674
In this video we explore the transformative benefits of thoracoscopic repair for esophageal atresia with Dr. Steve Rothenberg from Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. This video covers:
Advocating for Minimally Invasive Surgery: The significant benefits of thoracoscopic surgery over traditional thoracotomy, which can lead to shoulder girdle weakness, chest wall asymmetry, and scoliosis in infants.
Pioneering Techniques:The journey from initial PDA ligation to the first successful thoracoscopic TEF repair.
Historical Milestones: Live demonstration of the first thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair at the IPEG meeting in Berlin, 1999.
Case Studies: Early successes, including Connor, the first baby to undergo thoracoscopic TEF repair, who has thrived since his surgery.
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