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Modified subxiphoid thoracoscopic thymectomy for early-stage thymic tumor: case report
Jia-Hao Jiang1, Yi Zhang1, Jian-Yong Ding1
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Mediastinum (Hong Kong, China)
|December 13, 2023
Summary
A modified subxiphoid thoracoscopic thymectomy using an auxiliary sternal retractor improves surgical access for thymic tumors. This technique enhances visualization and safety during minimally invasive thymectomy procedures.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Surgical oncology
Background:
- Minimally invasive thymectomy via subxiphoid approach is gaining traction for thymic tumors.
- The subxiphoid approach can be challenging due to limited retrosternal space.
- An auxiliary sternal retractor can overcome these limitations.

