Innovative surgeries for the correction of thoracic deformities at the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Oncology of the PUM in Szczecin.

Recently, the Department of Orthopedics and Pediatric Oncology of PUM in Szczecin has become a place of exceptional medical events. Three pioneering surgeries to correct thoracic deformities were performed here, using an innovative method known as “SANDWICH.” This advanced treatment not only successfully repaired funnel-type chest deformities, but also performed simultaneous correction of chicken chest deformities in the same patients. These were the first surgeries of this type performed in Poland.

During the treatments, the team of surgeons had the honor of working with Professor Manuel Lopez of the Vall d’Hebron Clinic in Barcelona.

One of the key elements of the operations carried out was intraoperative cryoanalgesia, applied to all patients. This advanced nerve-freezing technique not only minimized pain as much as possible, but also ensured patients’ comfort after surgery. The Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Oncology in Szczecin has already earned a reputation in the field of cryoanalgesia by performing more than 90 successful procedures and publishing two scientific papers on the subject. In addition, the clinic has conducted two clinical trials related to cryoanalgesia.

This remarkable event not only underscores the high level of specialization and technological advancement of the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Oncology at PUM in Szczecin, but also confirms the Polish position in the international medical community. Patients have gained new hope for improving their quality of life thanks to the innovative surgeries and advanced methods carried out at this medical institution.