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In severe cases, it can impair cardiopulmonary function and negatively affect the quality of life due to physical limitations and psychosocial distress.&lt;b&gt;Aim:&lt;\/b&gt; To present current modifications of the Nuss procedure and assess their impact on the safety, postoperative outcomes, and patient comfort of surgical treatment for pectus excavatum.&lt;b&gt;Methods:&lt;\/b&gt; A narrative review based on a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature was conducted, focusing on advancements and technical modifications of the original Nuss technique.&lt;b&gt;Results:&lt;\/b&gt; Since its introduction in 1998, the Nuss procedure has become the standard minimally invasive approach for correcting pectus excavatum. Various modifications \u2013 such as changes in bar design, stabilization methods, use of thoracoscopy, and postoperative pain management protocols \u2013 have improved surgical outcomes and reduced complication rates. 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