Pectus excavatum (funnel chest) and other chest wall deformities are most commonly treated worldwide with the Nuss procedure. However, it is important to remember that this surgery is not simply about “placing a steel bar.” Patient safety, long-term outcomes, and complication-free recovery are directly linked to the surgical technique and the surgeon’s experience.
At this point, Dr. Pectus Clinic stands out with its unique experience, innovative approaches, and contributions to global medical literature.
2. Multi-Bar Technique: More Bars, More Safety
Although a single bar may seem “simpler” in appearance, the truth is that multi-bar placement is far safer.
The load is distributed across multiple bars, resulting in:
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Less pain
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More stable outcomes
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Lower risk of complications
At our clinic, multi-bar technique is the standard for nearly all cases.
3. Personalized Bar Selection with Metal Allergy Testing
All patients undergo preoperative metal allergy testing.
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Steel bar: More durable and easier to shape. The original Nuss bar is made of steel, and it remains our first choice.
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Titanium bar: Used for patients with proven steel allergy.
This ensures both long-term durability and maximum patient safety.
4. Stabilization and Support Techniques
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Pericostal Pioneer wire increases bar security.
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Stabilizers are applied in all cases as standard.
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Hammock technique with pioneer wire prevents bar rotation or displacement.
5. Pain-Free Recovery Without Epidural: Cryotherapy
We avoid the risks associated with epidural catheters.
Instead, we use cryoablation (cryotherapy) for safe and effective postoperative pain control.
6. Safe Nuss Procedure in Adults
Dr. Ersöz has published the world’s largest series of Nuss procedures in patients over 40 years old.
With this experience, we can safely perform surgery in older patients.
7. The Only Clinic Worldwide for Pectus Arcuatum
We were part of the team that defined the Onen Procedure, honoring our mentor Prof. Ahmet Önen.
With over 15 years of experience, our Pectus Arcuatum Guide allows flawless wedge resection, making us the only center worldwide capable of this level of precision.
As a result, we never misdiagnose arcuatum versus excavatum.
8. Extensive Experience with Marfan and Marfanoid Patients
We have treated a significant number of Marfan syndrome patients.
Multi-bar technique is the standard in these cases as well.
Our experience ensures minimal complication risks.
9. Safety and Equipment: JCI-Accredited Hospitals
Brachial plexus injuries reported in literature are impossible at our clinic.
We operate exclusively in JCI-accredited, fully equipped hospitals.
Modern operating tables and positioning systems ensure maximum patient safety.
10. Full Compliance with Hebra’s Safety Standards
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Sternal elevation
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Thoracoscopy
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EKG monitoring
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Multi-bar technique
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Cardiac surgeon standby for adhesion cases
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Pump preparation when required
11. Our Contributions to Medical Literature
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First to publish the 4-bar technique worldwide.
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Published the largest series comparing cross-bar vs. parallel bar techniques.
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Dr. Ersöz authored the world’s largest series of adult Nuss procedures.
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Unique contributions include the Onen Procedure and the Pectus Arcuatum Guide.
12. 17 Years of Experience, Over 1600 Patients
Having trained under the late Prof. Ahmet Önen, Dr. Ersöz was “born into pectus surgery.”
With more than 17 years of dedicated practice and over 1600 patients, our clinic represents one of the largest global experiences.
Each year, more than 100 new patients from across seven continents are treated at our center.
Conclusion: The Dr. Pectus Difference
For us, pectus surgery is not just a specialty—it is our life’s work.
Through:
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Innovative techniques that shape medical literature
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Worldwide firsts in surgical practice
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Fully equipped, JCI-accredited hospitals
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An unmatched level of clinical expertise
Dr. Pectus Clinic offers results and safety that set a global standard in Nuss procedures.
Summary of the Dr. Pectus Advantage
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Unique sternal elevation system
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Multi-bar technique as standard
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Preoperative metal allergy testing for all patients
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Stabilization and hammock techniques
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Pain control with cryoablation, no epidural
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Safe adult Nuss surgery
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World’s only specialized center for arcuatum cases
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Extensive experience with Marfan patients
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JCI-accredited hospitals and advanced surgical equipment
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Global contributions to medical literature
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Over 1600 patients and 17 years of dedicated experience
1. Unique Sternal Elevation System
Our clinic applies a one-of-a-kind sternal elevation system by combining the Korean-origin Park Crane with the U.S.-origin Pectus Assist.
This ensures that during bar placement, the heart and great vessels are safely protected, reducing the risk of fatal complications to nearly zero.
