By chance, I met a guy today who had a transternal dual first rib resection from Dr. Lowe about a year ago. He has chronic pain and some chest deformation. This approach sounds like abject idiocy. I can't believe that anyone would think it a good idea to crack your chest open to get access to your first rib. Ya, I'm sure the recovery from that will be a breeze. And cutting through your pec major. Great idea. No long term complications with that. . . . WTF. Stay away from this fool.