Episode

#12, S1 Cutting Edge: Robotic 1st Rib Resection

Podcast: Thinking Thoracic
Published: Jul 21, 2025
Duration seconds: 4054
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Summary

In this episode of Thinking Thoracic, Dr. Elliott Servais, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, joins host Dr. Erin Gillaspie to share how he developed a robotic 1st rib resection program. Recognizing an unmet need at his institution, he seized the opportunity to build a dedicated program. The result? A growing referral network and a newfound enthusiasm for a procedure he once dreaded.