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  1. Dawn E. Jaroszewski, M.D.

    Dawn E. Jaroszewski, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Pectus excavatum surgery, Chest surgery, Thoracoscopy, Minimally invasive surgery, Nuss procedure, Pectus correction su...rgery, Thoracotomy, Pectus excavatum, Pectus carinatum, Lung cancer, Mediastinal tumor, Chest wall tumor, Thymic tumor

  2. Daniel F. Labuz, M.D.

    Daniel F. Labuz, M.D.

    1. Pediatric Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Adrenalectomy, Lung surgery, Nephrectomy, Trauma care, Laparoscopic surgery, Oophorectomy, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery..., Splenectomy, Chest surgery, Fertility preservation, Abdominal surgery, Thoracoscopy, Nissen fundoplication, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Vascular access surgery, Heller myotomy, Nuss procedure, Tumor resection, Liver resection, Single-incision laparoscopic surgery, Hiatal hernia repair, Thoracotomy, Tracheobronchoplasty, Diaphragmatic hernia repair, Neonatal surgery, Fecal incontinence, Cancer, Hydrocele, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Inflammatory bowel disease, Achalasia, Pectus excavatum, Pectus carinatum, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Germ cell tumor, Ulcerative colitis, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Pulmonary sequestration, Congenital disorder, Hemangioma, Intestinal obstruction, Hyperhidrosis, Constipation in children, Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Benign adrenal tumor, Crohn's disease, Rectal prolapse, Immune thrombocytopenia, Gallstones, Hirschsprung's disease, Adnexal tumor, Diaphragmatic hernia, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Pediatric trauma, Adrenal cancer, Embryonal tumor, Sarcoma, Wilms' tumor, Chest wall tumor, Tracheomalacia, Congenital lung malformation, Chest wall deformity

  3. Stephanie F. Polites, M.D., M.P.H.

    Stephanie F. Polites, M.D., M.P.H.

    1. Pediatric Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Adrenalectomy, Lung surgery, Nephrectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Oophorectomy, Chest surgery, Fertility preservation, Ab...dominal surgery, Thoracoscopy, Nissen fundoplication, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, Minimally invasive surgery, Vascular access surgery, Heller myotomy, Nuss procedure, Tumor resection, Liver resection, Single-incision laparoscopic surgery, Soft tissue sarcoma surgery, Hiatal hernia repair, Chest wall resection, Thoracotomy, Tracheobronchoplasty, Pelvic tumor surgery, Diaphragmatic hernia repair, Neonatal surgery, Abdominoperineal resection, Cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Kidney tumor, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Achalasia, Chylothorax, Lymphatic obstruction, Ovarian cancer, Germ cell tumor, Liver tumor, Soft tissue sarcoma, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Pulmonary sequestration, Hemangioma, Benign adrenal tumor, Liver mass, Venous malformation, Lymphatic malformation, Adnexal tumor, Diaphragmatic hernia, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Pediatric trauma, Adrenal cancer, Sarcoma, Lung tumor, Wilms' tumor, Ewing sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Recurrent cancer, Mediastinal tumor, Chest wall tumor, Congenital vascular malformation, Tracheomalacia, Congenital lung malformation, Teratoma

  4. D. Dean Potter, Jr., M.D.

    D. Dean Potter, Jr., M.D.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    2. General Surgeon
    3. Thoracic Surgeon
    4. Pediatric Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Intensive care, Laparoscopic surgery, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Splenectomy, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemother...apy, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Heller myotomy, Nuss procedure, Soft tissue sarcoma surgery, Pelvic tumor surgery, Fecal incontinence, Cancer, Hydrocele, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Inflammatory bowel disease, Achalasia, Pectus excavatum, Pectus carinatum, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Germ cell tumor, Ulcerative colitis, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Hemangioma, Intestinal obstruction, Hyperhidrosis, Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Benign adrenal tumor, Crohn's disease, Colon polyps, Rectal prolapse, Immune thrombocytopenia, Gallstones, Hirschsprung's disease, Arteriovenous malformation, Adnexal tumor, Conjoined twins, Diaphragmatic hernia, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Sports hernia, Pediatric trauma, Adrenal cancer, Embryonal tumor, Sarcoma, Pineal gland tumor, Wilms' tumor, Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

  5. Mathew Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    Mathew Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Lung transplant, VATS, Pectus excavatum surgery, Chest surgery, Fundoplication, Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, Diaphra...gm pacing, Nuss procedure, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Decortication, Chest wall resection, Tracheal resection, Tracheobronchoplasty, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Diaphragm plication, Esophageal diverticulectomy, Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, Hiatal hernia, Achalasia, Pectus excavatum, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Tracheobronchomalacia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Tracheal stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Diaphragmatic hernia, Zenker's diverticulum, Diaphragm paralysis, Sarcoma, Carcinoid tumor, Solitary fibrous tumor, Mediastinal tumor, Schwannoma, Thymic tumor, Tracheomalacia, Chest wall deformity

  6. Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.

    Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    2. Thoracic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Esophagostomy, Lung surgery, VATS, Pectus excavatum surgery, Chest surgery, Esophageal dilation, Thoracoscopy, Pleurode...sis, Chest wall biopsy, Lung biopsy, Esophagectomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Bronchoscopy, Median sternotomy, Robotic surgery, Esophageal reconstruction, Thymectomy, Lung volume reduction surgery, Heller myotomy, Nuss procedure, Ravitch procedure, Pectus correction surgery, Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Esophagoscopy, Hiatal hernia repair, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, Lobectomy, VATS lobectomy, Wedge resection of lung, Mediastinotomy, Chest reconstruction, Mediastinoscopy, Carinal resection, Bleb resection, Decortication, Chest wall resection, Thoracotomy, Robotic lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Minimally invasive lung resection, Chest wall reconstruction, Thoracoplasty, Robotic thymectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Lung resection, Pleurectomy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Supercharged jejunal interposition, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Robotic esophagectomy, Costochondral rib graft, Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Achalasia, Chylothorax, Pneumothorax, Pectus excavatum, Pectus carinatum, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Soft tissue sarcoma, Lung nodule, Paraesophageal hernia, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Tracheal stenosis, Bronchial stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Nontuberculous mycobacteria lung disease, Lung disorder, Pleural effusion, Non-small cell lung cancer, Small cell lung cancer, Diaphragmatic hernia, Esophageal foreign body , Diaphragm paralysis, Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Carcinoid tumor, Solitary fibrous tumor, Lung tumor, Liposarcoma, Pancoast tumor, Pleural disease, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Mediastinal tumor, Acinic cell carcinoma, Chest wall tumor, Thymic tumor, Lung mass, Malignant pleural effusion, Large cell lung cancer, Indeterminate pulmonary nodule, Squamous cell lung cancer, Sarcomatoid lung cancer, Multifocal lung cancer, Lung metastasis, Sliding hiatal hernia, Bronchogenic cyst, Young-onset esophageal cancer, Diaphragmatic eventration, Indeterminate pleural effusion, Chest wall deformity, Esophageal cyst, Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease, Stage 4 lung cancer, Tension pneumothorax

Research

Research at Mayo Clinic is focused on understanding how pectus excavatum affects heart and lung function and whether surgical correction produces measurable improvements in patients' cardiopulmonary health. Mayo researchers conduct studies looking at long-term outcomes after Nuss repair, including investigations of exercise capacity, cardiac performance, and symptom improvement following both surgery and subsequent bar removal. The research aims to provide objective evidence of the physiologic benefits of repair beyond cosmetic correction.

In addition to studying long-term outcomes, Mayo Clinic investigators are working to improve the safety and effectiveness of pectus excavatum treatment. Research projects examine cardiac changes before and after repair, genetic factors that may contribute to pectus deformities, and strategies for optimizing postoperative pain management. They also focus on improving surgical outcomes by developing techniques to reduce pectus bar displacement, one of the most significant complications associated with the Nuss procedure. Mayo researchers also are exploring related conditions, including autonomic dysfunction and exercise intolerance in patients with pectus excavatum. Their research helps expand understanding of how the condition affects overall health and quality of life.

Publications

See a list of publications about the Nuss procedure by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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  1. Brussels AR, et al. Perioperative considerations in anesthesia for minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum, Nuss procedure. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. 2024; doi:10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151459.
  2. Cameron JL, et al., eds. Management of pectus excavatum. In: Current Surgical Therapy. 15th ed. Elsevier; 2026. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Sept. 10, 2026.
  3. Mohamed JS, et al. Quality of life with minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Translational Medicine. 2023; doi:10.21037/atm-23-1647.
  4. Huerta CT, et al. Outcomes after pectus excavatum repair: A nationwide comparison of Nuss versus Ravitch operations. Journal of Surgical Research. 2024; doi:10.1016/j.jss.2024.09.025.
  5. Dunning J, et al. The pectus care guidelines: Best practice consensus guidelines from the joint specialist societies SCTS/MF/CWIG/BOA/BAPS for the treatment of patients with pectus abnormalities. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2024; doi:10.1093/ejcts/ezae166.
  6. Mayer OH. Pectus excavatum: Treatment. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Sept. 4, 2026.
  7. Rshaidat H, et al. Complication rate of the Nuss procedure in adults and pediatric patients: National database analysis. Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports. 2024; doi:10.1016/j.atssr.2024.04.013.
  8. Van Polen EJ, et al. Postoperative pain management after minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2025; doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162282.
  9. Coorens NA, et al. Advancements in preoperative imaging of pectus excavatum: A comprehensive review. Journal of Thoracic Disease. 2024; doi:10.21037/jtd-23-662.
  10. Wang C, et al. Age-stratified outcomes of the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum: Challenging the association between younger age and inferior correction. Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2026; doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.07.022.
  11. Marques D, et al. Intercostal nerve cryoablation for postoperative pain control after the Nuss procedure in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2026; doi:10.1055/a-2708-2796.

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