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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Thymoma is a rare tumor of the thymus gland.
  • Complete surgical resection (R0) is the primary treatment for thymoma.
  • Identifying prognostic factors is crucial for optimizing long-term patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of R0 resection for thymoma.
  • To identify independent prognostic factors influencing long-term survival after thymoma resection.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 62 patients who underwent R0 resection for thymoma between February 2004 and March 2016.
  • Surgical approaches included video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy and transsternal extended thymectomy.
  • Follow-up duration averaged 128.67 months, assessing recurrence and survival rates.

Main Results:

  • Regional recurrence was observed in 9.7% of patients.
  • Overall 5- and 10-year survival rates were 85.36% and 78.20%, respectively.
  • Younger age (<50 years), lower Masaoka stage (I/II), specific World Health Organization histological types (A, AB, B1), and absence of recurrence were associated with significantly better survival.

Conclusions:

  • Age under 50, Masaoka stage, World Health Organization histological classification, and absence of recurrence are significant determinants of survival following complete thymoma resection.
  • These factors are critical for risk stratification and personalized management of thymoma patients.