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

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Posterior tracheopexy has been proposed recently for the treatment of pediatric tracheobroncomalacia (TBM) Robotic approach is rarely reported. The aim of this study is to define feasibility and safety of robotic posterior tracheopexy (RAPT) and to analyze its results.

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Article · Feb 2026 · 1 min read

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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