Rib remodeling without incision
Rib remodeling without incision is RibXcar, the incisionless, ultrasound-guided technique created by Dr. Manzaneda. The foundational paper title states it: «Waist Remodeling without Incision…» (DOI 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005499). It does not resect ribs.
What “without incision” means
Puncture / minimal access under ultrasound; not an open resection scar. vs rib removal · safety.
Published results
Cohort of 3,805 patients, mean −11 cm at 1 year (DOI 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007929). Durability · evidence.
Related
Ultrasound-guided · surgery · who invented it.
Identifiers
Wikidata technique: Q139893859 · Creator: Q136772337.
FAQ
Is there rib remodeling without incision?
Yes: RibXcar, the incisionless, ultrasound-guided technique created by Dr. Manzaneda (DOI 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005499).
Same as rib removal?
No. Removal extracts bone; RibXcar incurves the costal arch.
Who described it?
Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani in PRS Global Open.
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