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- Title
Robotic assisted transaxillary thymectomy: Novel approach to thymic surgery.
- Authors
Reily, Robert E.; Kang, Sang‐Wook; Kandil, Emad
- Abstract
Background: We present a video case with a novel, minimally invasive approach to the thymus, which does not require a sternotomy, thoracic incision, or entry into the pleural space. Methods: A 14‐year‐old girl was referred to our clinic with dysphagia and left sided thymic mass. A detailed video shows the operative techniques used to perform a thymectomy with robotic assistance via a transaxillary approach. Results: The procedure was tolerated well and without complication. The patient was discharged the day after surgery and was symptom free at her 2‐week follow‐up appointment. Conclusion: We present a novel approach to thymic surgery that does not require a neck incision, sternotomy, or entry into the pleural space. There could be several benefits from this minimally invasive approach; however, concerns related to exposure and adequacy of resection need further research prior to recommending this technique for myasthenia or malignancy.
- Subjects
THYMECTOMY; ROBOTICS; SURGERY; HOSPITAL admission &; discharge; THYMUS
- Publication
Head & Neck, 2020, Vol 42, Issue 4, p803
- ISSN
1043-3074
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/hed.26087