Comparative Assessment of Ultra-Minimally Invasive Approach versus Thoracoscopic Internal Fixation for Multiple Rib Fractures and Associated Thoracic Trauma

Compared with thoracoscopic internal fixation for multiple rib fractures complicated by thoracic trauma, ultra-minimally invasive rib fracture fixation offers clear advantages, including shorter operative time, reduced intraoperative bleeding, and faster postoperative recovery, while significantly improving pulmonary function and inflammatory marker levels.