Thoracoscopic-assisted rib plating (TARP): initial single-center case series, including TARP in the super elderly, technical lessons learned, and proposed expanded indications.
Gary ZhangEric ShurtleffCarolyne R FalankDaniel CullinaneDamien CarterForest SheppardPublished in: Trauma surgery & acute care open (2022)
Our experience incorporating TARP at our institution demonstrated feasibility of the technique and application across a broad range of patients. This approach and its application warrants further evaluation and potentially expands the application of SSRF..