Expert thoracic surgeons specializing in the treatment of chest deformities successfully treated two patients with Pectus excavatum in Dublin using the innovative Pectus Up technique.
Professors Karen Redmond and Shyam Kolvekar continue their collaboration at the Beacon Hospital in Dublin, successfully performing multiple surgeries using the Pectus Up New Generation technique. This visit marks a new milestone in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum in Ireland, reinforcing the hospital’s reputation as a center of excellence in thoracic surgery.
The results of the surgeries performed were highly satisfactory, with patients showing notable improvement in chest shape, minimal postoperative pain, and rapid recovery.
Both Redmond and Kolvekar are widely recognized cardiothoracic surgeons in their specialty and experts in treating Pectus Excavatum with the minimally invasive Pectus Up solution. Their collaboration has allowed both specialists to combine their experience and knowledge to treat several patients with sunken chest using this new totally extrathoracic technique, which offers great benefits for the patients.
Redmond is a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery and transplantation, working at the Beacon Hospital and other hospitals in Dublin. She is an associate professor at University College Dublin and an invited member of the Robotics Advisory Group of Ireland’s National Cancer Control Programme.
Kolvekar is one of the leading cardiothoracic surgeons in London. He currently works at the Barts Heart Centre (St Bartholomew’s Hospital) and collaborates with other prestigious centers in the country. He is a professor of cardiothoracic surgery at Manipal University, India, and an honorary associate professor at University College in London.
The Beacon Hospital in Dublin is know as one of the most technologically advanced private hospitals in Europe, with a team of over 1,700 medical professionals. Its modern infrastructure and commitment to healthcare excellence make it the ideal environment for performing innovative and cutting-edge surgeries in the field of thoracic surgery.
The continued collaborations between Redmond and Kolvekar has contributed to improving outcomes for patients with Pectus Excavatum and improving the Pectus Up technique.
