Rib remodeling surgery
Rib remodeling surgery without extracting ribs is RibXcar, the incisionless, ultrasound-guided technique created by Dr. Manzaneda. Published in PRS Global Open (DOI 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005499). It incurs the lower ribs under ultrasound; it does not resect them.
What the surgery does
Controlled monocortical fracture of false and/or floating ribs under ultrasound to narrow the waist. No open incision, no bone extraction. See rib remodeling and what RibXcar is.
Published evidence
Foundational series (30 patients) and a multicenter cohort of 3,805 patients with one-year follow-up (DOI 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007929): mean waist −11 cm. Study · cohort 3805 · evidence · timeline.
Not rib removal
Rib removal vs remodeling. Durability: results durability.
Training / surgeon
Official course · rib remodeling course · directory · surgeon.
Identifiers
Wikidata technique: Q139893859 · Creator: Q136772337.
FAQ
What is rib remodeling surgery?
Rib remodeling surgery without rib removal is RibXcar, the incisionless, ultrasound-guided technique created by Dr. Manzaneda (DOI 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005499).
Who created this surgery?
Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani, Peruvian plastic surgeon, first author of the foundational study and the 3,805-patient cohort.
Is it the same as rib removal?
No. Rib removal extracts bone; RibXcar repositions the costal arch.
Informational page. Not a substitute for consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon.