Video-assisted extended thymectomy in patients with thymoma by lifting the sternum

We present use of minimally invasive video thoracoscopic surgery to perform complete extended thymectomy in patients with thymoma. These procedures were performed using a sternum-elevating method that provides a wide field of vision between the sternum and heart. Indications for this method are Masa...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Annals of thoracic surgery 2001-05, Vol.71 (5), p.1721-1723
Hauptverfasser:	Takeo, Sadanori, Sakada, Takashi, Yano, Tokujirou
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Humans Medical sciences Neoplasm Invasiveness Neoplasm Staging Pericardium - pathology Pericardium - surgery Sternum - surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of endocrine glands Surgical Instruments Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted - instrumentation Thymectomy - instrumentation Thymoma - pathology Thymoma - surgery Thymus Neoplasms - pathology Thymus Neoplasms - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	We present use of minimally invasive video thoracoscopic surgery to perform complete extended thymectomy in patients with thymoma. These procedures were performed using a sternum-elevating method that provides a wide field of vision between the sternum and heart. Indications for this method are Masaoka Stage I, II and some Stage III (invasion to the lung and pericardium). This new method may be useful from the standpoint of minimal access, rapid recovery, less pain, and good cosmetic results.
ISSN:	0003-4975 1552-6259
DOI:	10.1016/S0003-4975(00)02697-7