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Miyajima M, Watanabe A. Relevance of robotic surgery for thymoma: a narrative review. MEDIASTINUM (HONG KONG, CHINA) 2024; 8:29. [PMID: 38881811 PMCID: PMC11177001 DOI: 10.21037/med-23-37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Background and Objective Thymectomy with median sternotomy is the gold standard for thymoma and myasthenia gravis, although minimally invasive procedures such as robot-assisted surgery have recently become more common. However, the superiority of these approaches has not been established, and they are infrequently recommended for localized lesions. The International Thymic Malignancies Interest Group warned that despite the perceived reduction in length of hospital stay and pain, the benefits of these approaches compared to the open approach have not been fully substantiated and that prospective collaborative data collection is critical in defining the value of these techniques. Whether thymectomy is necessary for stage I thymomas in the absence of myasthenia gravis or anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies is also unclear. This study reviews and discusses the literature on this subject. Methods A narrative review was conducted using PubMed and Scopus databases. Original research articles comparing robotic to video-assisted thoracic surgery or to open thymectomy for thymomas were included. A comparison of partial resection and total thymectomy (thymothymectomy) for thymomas was also conducted. Key Content and Findings Perioperative outcomes such as blood loss, operative duration, complications, and length of hospital stay were better for robot-assisted resection of early-stage thymomas than for open thymoma surgery. It would be premature to consider partial resection as an appropriate treatment option for thymomas. Conclusions Robotic thymothymectomy is safe with effective and promising long-term results and oncological and surgical outcomes in patients with thymoma. Robotic thymectomy can become the standard procedure in patients with early-stage thymomas.
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- Masahiro Miyajima
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan
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Yudai M, Takashi K, Hiroto I, Eriko F, Toru K, Naoko O, Soichiro F, Yasushi S. The role of calcification in predicting invasion of thymoma to adjacent organs. Surg Today 2024:10.1007/s00595-024-02826-w. [PMID: 38600335 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-024-02826-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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PURPOSE Thoracoscopic procedures such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) have gained popularity for the treatment of thymoma. Accurate preoperative assessments of tumor invasion are crucial to identifying the appropriate surgical approach. Although imaging techniques have been used to predict invasion, a quantifiable method is still needed in clinical practice. METHODS The ubjects of this retrospective study were 226 patients with thymoma who underwent surgery at our hospital. Clinicopathological data, tumor staging, and recurrence rates were analyzed. Calcification identified through computed tomography (CT) defined the "calcified group" as having a long diameter of ≥ 5 mm. Statistical analyses were performed to assess relationships and survival outcomes. RESULTS The calcified group had higher Masaoka and World Health Organization classification than the noncalcified group, with significantly higher organ invasion rates. The calcified group also had remarkably higher recurrence rates. CONCLUSION Thymoma calcification appears to correlate with increased invasiveness and recurrence rates, suggesting its potential as a predictor of tumor stage and prognosis. Despite its retrospective nature and inherent limitations, this study highlights the potential clinical significance of calcification in the surgical planning and prognostication of patients with thymoma.
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- Miyashita Yudai
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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Wu G, Lu J, Li M, Liu D, He Y. Comparison of the effect between cefazolin/cefuroxime and broad-spectrum antibiotics in preventing post-operative pulmonary infections for smoking patients receiving video-assisted thoracoscopic lung surgery: a propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study. BMC Surg 2024; 24:42. [PMID: 38297271 PMCID: PMC10829378 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02329-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The selection of prophylactic antibiotics for preventing post-operative pulmonary infections in smoking patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic lung surgery (VATLS) is not clear. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, the outcomes of 572 smoking patients undergoing VATLS with prophylactic cefazolin/cefuroxime or other antibiotics were analyzed. Patients were classified as cefazolin/cefuroxime group and the control group. A 1:1 propensity score matching was also performed. RESULTS The primary outcome of the incidence of post-operative pulmonary infection did not differ significantly between the two groups (23.7% vs 30.5%, RR = 0.777, 95%CI 0.564 ~ 1.070 p = 0.113). Similarly, secondary outcomes including the incidence of post-operative fever, the white blood cell count and neutrophils on the 3rd day after the surgery, and time for blood routine test recovery were all found without significant difference between the two groups. In the multivariate logistic regression model, no association was found between prophylactic use of cefazolin/cefuroxime and post-operative pulmonary infections after controlling other possible confounding factors (OR = 0.685, 95%CI 0.441 ~ 1.065, p = 0.093). CONCLUSIONS Prophylactic use of cefazolin/cefuroxime was not associated with more adverse clinical outcomes among smoking populations undergoing VATLS when compared with broad-spectrum antibiotics and the two drugs are still feasible for peri-operative prophylactic use for smoking population before the surgery.
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- Guangjie Wu
- Department of pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of information, ZhuJiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China
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- Department of pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Department of pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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Wang CQ, Wang J, Liu FY, Wang W. Robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery vs. sternotomy for thymectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Surg 2023; 9:1048547. [PMID: 36684131 PMCID: PMC9852331 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1048547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Introduction Surgeons have widely regarded sternotomy (ST) as the standard surgical method for thymectomy. Minimally invasive methods for thymectomy, including video-assisted and robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS), have been explored. There are some studies have researched and compared the outcomes of patients after robotic and sternotomy procedure. Methods We searched the databases of Pubmed, the Cochrane Library, Embase and selected the studies on the efficacy and safety of RATS or ST for thymectomy. Meta-analysis was performed for operation time, operation blood loss, postoperative drainage time, operative complications and hospitalization time. Results A total of 16 cohort studies with 1,089 patients were included. Compared to ST, RATS is an appropriate alternative for thymectomy which reduced operation blood loss [standardized mean difference (SMD) = -1.82, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): (-2.64, -0.99), p = 0.000], postoperative drainage time [SMD = -2.47, 95% Cl: (-3.45, -1.48), p = 0.000], operative complications [odds ratio (OR) = 0.31, 95% Cl: (0.18, 0.51), p = 0.000] and hospitalization time [SMD = -1.62, 95% Cl: (-2.16, -1.07), p = 0.000]. Conclusions This meta-analysis based on cohort studies shows that RATS has more advantages over ST. Therefore, RATS is a more advanced and suitable surgical method for thymectomy.
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- Cheng-qian Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China,The Second Medical College, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- The Second Medical College, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China,Correspondence: Wei Wang
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Fakundiny B, Walles T. [Robotic-assisted Thoracic Surgery]. Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2022; 57:394-404. [PMID: 35728590 DOI: 10.1055/a-1493-6496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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In the last decade robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) emerged as a new minimally invasive surgical modality to operate pulmonary, mediastinal and esophageal diseases. Superior to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), RATS affords accurate surgical manipulation in spatially confined anatomical regions. Numerous surgical case studies demonstrated technical reliability and oncological equivalence of RATS compared to open surgery and VATS. Consequently, the number of RATS operations for oncological and non-oncological resections is rising rapidly. The lacking evidence of therapy improvement in the context of significantly increased treatment costs slows the development. Currently, various new companies introduce new robotic surgical platforms into the market and it is expected that market competition will change the costs of these modern therapies. This article summarizes the technical features of RATS and its anesthesiologic implications for patient management.
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Fu Y, Fu H, Lu Y, Lv X. The Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Low Serratus Anterior Plane Block on Analgesia and Quality of Recovery After Robot-Assisted Thymectomy via Subxiphoid Approach: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pain Res 2022; 15:939-947. [PMID: 35411186 PMCID: PMC8994635 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s359638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Yu Fu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Yugang Lu; Xin Lv, Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86 021 65115006, Email ;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Lv L, Li W, Men W, Liu Z, Jiang C. Comparing the safety and efficacy of thoracoscopic surgery and thoracotomy for thymoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gland Surg 2021; 10:3378-3388. [PMID: 35070898 PMCID: PMC8749091 DOI: 10.21037/gs-21-786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND To systematically evaluate the efficacy of thoracoscopic surgery compared to traditional thoracotomy for thymic tumors. METHODS We performed a literature search on computer of the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China Biology Medicine (CBM), WanFang, and China national knowledge infrastructure (CNKI) databases from the date of establishment of the database to April 2021, and retrieved randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies on thoracoscopic surgery and thoracotomy with conventional open thoracic surgery. After independent screening of the literature by two assessors, the relevant data was extracted and the risk of bias in the included studies was evaluated. RevMan 5.3 software was used to perform the analysis. RESULTS Five RCTs and eight cohort studies were ultimately included, with a total of 1,093 patients. The results of meta-analysis showed that compared with traditional thoracoscopic surgery, thoracoscopy had shorter surgery duration (OR =22.2, 95% CI: -31.92, -12.52, P<0.00001), ICU stay (OR =0.29, 95% CI: 0.20, 0.42, P<0.00001), and hospitalization time (OR =0.531, 95% CI: 0.41, 0.69, P<0.00001) times, as well as reduced chest tube drainage time (OR =0.49, 95% CI: 0.33, 0.73, P=0.0004), less intraoperative bleeding (OR =43.27, 95% CI: -50.94, -35.60, P<0.00001), and a lower incidence of postoperative complications (OR =0.19, 95% CI: 0.11, 0.34, P<0.00001). However, the tumor recurrence rate was not significantly different between the two procedures (OR =0.69, 95% CI: 0.32, 1.48, P=0.34). DISCUSSION The existing evidence suggests that thoracoscopic surgery has shorter surgery duration, ICU stay time, hospitalization time, reduced thoracic tube drainage, less intraoperative bleeding, and a lower incidence of postoperative complications compared with traditional thoracotomy surgery. However, due to the poor quality of the included research, more high-quality studies need to be conducted to verify the above conclusions.
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- Ling Lv
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Cao M, Wang Q, Yin H, Fu Y, Zhao X. Short-term analysis of uniport video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery via the subxiphoid approach without chest tube drainage for anterior mediastinal tumors: a comparative retrospective study. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:1687. [PMID: 34988196 PMCID: PMC8667127 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-5790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background Uniport video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) via the subxiphoid approach has emerged as a safe and effective treatment for anterior mediastinal tumors. However, there is limited evidence of the necessity of chest tubes and the comparative efficacy with other approaches. Methods A total of 141 patients with anterior mediastinal tumors receiving VATS were enrolled in this retrospective study. The patients were divided into the lateral approach (LA) group, the uniport subxiphoid approach (USA) group, and the three-port subxiphoid approach (TSA) group. Short-term analysis including operation time, chest tube rates, drainage duration, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and hospital stay were compared. Postoperative CT scans were analyzed to evaluate the amount of pleural effusion. Results There was no significant difference in demographic and baseline characteristics among the three groups (all P>0.05). The operation time, blood loss, and hospital stay of the subxiphoid approach group were significantly lower than the LA group (P<0.001). The postoperative CT scans demonstrated that the USA group had a similar amount of pleural effusion as the other groups (P=0.1605). The postoperative VAS score of the USA group was significantly lower than the other groups (P<0.001). There was no significant difference in complications, in-hospital death, and conversion to thoracotomy among the three groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions VATS via the subxiphoid approach is less invasive, equally safe, and same effective for anterior mediastinal tumors than the LA. The chest tube could be omitted for the USA.
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- Min Cao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Robotic vs. Transsternal Thymectomy: A Single Center Experience over 10 Years. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10214991. [PMID: 34768511 PMCID: PMC8584938 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10214991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Introduction: Thymomas are the most common tumors of the mediastinum. Traditionally, thymectomies have been performed through a transsternal (TS) approach. With the development of robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS), a promising, minimally invasive, alternative surgical technique for performing a thymectomy has been developed. In the current paper, the oncological and surgical outcomes of the TS vs. RATS thymectomies are discussed. Methods: For the RATS thymectomy, two 8 mm working ports and one 12 mm camera port were used. In the transsternal approach, we performed a median sternotomy and resected the thymic tissue completely, in some cases en bloc with part of the lung and/or, more frequently, a partial pericardiectomy with consequent reconstruction using a bovine pericardial patch. The decisions for using the TS vs. RATS methods were mainly based on the suspected tumor invasion of the surrounding structures on the preoperative CT scan and tumor size. Results: Between January 2010 and November 2020, 149 patients were submitted for an anterior mediastinal tumor resection at our institution. A total of 104 patients met the inclusion criteria. One procedure was performed through a hemi-clamshell incision. A total of 81 (78%) patients underwent RATS procedures, and 22 (21.1%) patients were treated using a transsternal (TS) tumor resection. Thymoma was diagnosed in 53 (51%) cases. In the RATS group, the median LOS was 3.2 ± 2.8 days and the median tumor size was 4.4 ± 2.37 cm compared to the TS group, which had a median LOS of 9 ± 7.3 days and a median tumor size of 10.4 ± 5.3 cm. Both differences were statistically significant (p < 0.001). Complete resection was achieved in all patients. Conclusion: While larger and infiltrating tumors (i.e., thymic carcinomas) were usually resected via a sternotomy, the RATS procedure is a good alternative for the resection of thymomas of up to 9.5 cm, and the thymectomy is a strong approach for myasthenia gravis. The oncological outcomes and survival rates were not influenced by the chosen approach.
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Rico M, Flamarique S, Casares C, García T, López M, Martínez M, Serrano J, Blanco M, Hernanz R, de Ingunza-Barón L, Marcos FJ, Couñago F. GOECP/SEOR radiotherapy guidelines for thymic epithelial tumours. World J Clin Oncol 2021; 12:195-216. [PMID: 33959475 PMCID: PMC8085511 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v12.i4.195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Thymic epithelial tumours (TET) are rare, heterogeneous neoplasms that range from resectable indolent tumours to aggressive thymic carcinomas with a strong tendency to metastasize. The pathological diagnosis is complex, in part due to the existence of several different classification systems. The evidence base for the management of TETs is scant and mainly based on non-randomised studies and retrospective series. Consequently, the clinical management of TETs tends to be highly heterogenous, which makes it difficult to improve the evidence level. The role of technological advances in the field of radiotherapy and new systemic therapies in the treatment of TETs has received little attention to date. In the present clinical guidelines, developed by the GOECP/SEOR, we review recent developments in the diagnosis and classification of TETs. We also present a consensus-based therapeutic strategy for each disease stage that takes into consideration the best available evidence. These guidelines focus primarily on the role of radiotherapy, including recent advances, in the management of TETs. The main aim of this document is to promote the standardisation of clinical practice and lay the foundations for future studies to clarify the main unresolved questions related to the optimal management of TET.
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- Mikel Rico
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona 31008, Navarra, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Navarre (IdiSNA), Navarra Biomed, Pamplona 31008, Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza 50009, Aragón, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Caceres, Cáceres 10004, Extremadura, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Fuenlabrada 28942, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza 50009, Aragón, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona 31008, Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid 28027, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas, Almería 04009, Andalucía, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid 28034, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz 11009, Andalucía, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Caceres, Cáceres 10004, Extremadura, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid, Hospital La Luz, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid 28223, Spain
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Alqarni F, Almalki D, Aljohani Z, Ali A, AlSaleem A, Alotaibi N, Odeh S, Dalbhi SA. Prevalence and risk factors of myasthenia gravis recurrence post-thymectomy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 26:4-14. [PMID: 33530037 PMCID: PMC8015504 DOI: 10.17712/nsj.2021.1.20190041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence and the factors associated with recurrence of myasthenia gravis following thymectomy. Methods: Six electronic databases which reported on recurrence of myasthenia gravis following thymectomy and/or its risk factors from 1985 to 2018 were searched. Summary prevalence and risk values obtained based on the random effect models were reported. Results: Seventy (70) papers containing 7,287 individuals with myasthenia gravis who received thymectomy as part of their management were retrieved. The patients had a mean follow-up of 4.65 years post-thymectomy. The prevalence of myasthenia gravis recurrence post-thymectomy was 18.0% (95% CI 14.7–22.0%; 1865/7287). Evident heterogeneity was observed (I2=93.6%; p<0.001). Recurrence rate was insignificantly higher in male compared with female patients (31.3 vs. 23.8%; p=0.104). Pooled recurrence rates for thymomatous (33.3%) was higher than the rate among non-thymomatous (20.8%) myasthenia gravis patients (Q=4.19, p=0.041). Risk factors for recurrence include older age, male sex, disease severity, having thymomatous myasthenia gravis, longer duration of the myasthenia gravis before surgery, and having an ectopic thymic tissue. Conclusion: A fifth of individuals with myasthenia gravis experience recurrence after thymectomy. Closer monitoring should be given to at-risk patients and further studies are needed to understand interventions to address these risks.
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- Fatmah Alqarni
- From the Department of Medicine (Alqarni, AlSaleem, Odeh), Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman University, Department of Neurology (Ali), King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, College of Nursing (Alotaibi), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Nephrology (Al Dalbhi), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Department of Internal Medicine (Almalki), Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Department of Neurology (Aljohani), King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- From the Department of Medicine (Alqarni, AlSaleem, Odeh), Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman University, Department of Neurology (Ali), King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, College of Nursing (Alotaibi), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Nephrology (Al Dalbhi), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Department of Internal Medicine (Almalki), Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Department of Neurology (Aljohani), King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- From the Department of Medicine (Alqarni, AlSaleem, Odeh), Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman University, Department of Neurology (Ali), King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, College of Nursing (Alotaibi), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Nephrology (Al Dalbhi), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Department of Internal Medicine (Almalki), Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Department of Neurology (Aljohani), King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- From the Department of Medicine (Alqarni, AlSaleem, Odeh), Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman University, Department of Neurology (Ali), King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, College of Nursing (Alotaibi), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Nephrology (Al Dalbhi), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Department of Internal Medicine (Almalki), Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Department of Neurology (Aljohani), King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- From the Department of Medicine (Alqarni, AlSaleem, Odeh), Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman University, Department of Neurology (Ali), King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, College of Nursing (Alotaibi), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Nephrology (Al Dalbhi), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Department of Internal Medicine (Almalki), Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Department of Neurology (Aljohani), King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- From the Department of Medicine (Alqarni, AlSaleem, Odeh), Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman University, Department of Neurology (Ali), King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, College of Nursing (Alotaibi), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Nephrology (Al Dalbhi), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Department of Internal Medicine (Almalki), Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Department of Neurology (Aljohani), King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- From the Department of Medicine (Alqarni, AlSaleem, Odeh), Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman University, Department of Neurology (Ali), King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, College of Nursing (Alotaibi), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Nephrology (Al Dalbhi), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Department of Internal Medicine (Almalki), Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Department of Neurology (Aljohani), King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- From the Department of Medicine (Alqarni, AlSaleem, Odeh), Princess Nourah Bin Abdulrahman University, Department of Neurology (Ali), King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, College of Nursing (Alotaibi), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Nephrology (Al Dalbhi), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Department of Internal Medicine (Almalki), Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Department of Neurology (Aljohani), King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Wang X, Aramini B, Zhu Y, Jiang G, Fan J. Management of bleeding complications during thymectomy by subxiphoid approach with double elevation of the sternum: a case report. MEDIASTINUM (HONG KONG, CHINA) 2021; 5:10. [PMID: 35118316 PMCID: PMC8794352 DOI: 10.21037/med-20-50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Thymoma is the most common tumor of the anterior mediastinum and surgical resection for thymoma has been recommended as the principal treatment. Bleeding control remains as a challenging task under minimally invasive approach. Subxiphoid approach with double elevated of sternum was a novel method which might provide good surgical view and space for operating. In this study we reported a case of bleeding control with this approach after unexpected damage to innominate vein to address the advantage of bleeding control using this specific surgical approach. The case was a 66-year-old female patient with an anterior mediastinal mass incidentally detected during physical examination and was diagnosed with thymoma with a diameter of 5 cm. Injury to the joint of innominate vein and the vena cava occurred during a subxiphoid approach with double elevation of the sternum. It was well managed by controlling the bleeding site with Alice forceps and suture under thoracoscope view without conversion to median sternotomy. A 4-0 PROLENE line was used with an elbow needle holder under the thoracoscope to suture continuously. Intraoperative blood loss was 350 mL. The drainage tubes were removed on postoperative day (POD) 2, and the patient was discharged on POD 3. This case indicated that thymectomy by subxiphoid approach with double elevation of the sternum has more advantages when there is an emergency for bleeding during the operation compared with traditional intercostal approach or subxiphoid approach with carbon dioxide inflation.
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- Xing Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Kumar A, Asaf BB, Pulle MV, Puri HV, Bishnoi S, Gopinath SK. Minimal Access Surgery for Thymoma. Indian J Surg Oncol 2020; 11:625-632. [PMID: 33281403 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-020-01208-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Thymoma is a rare epithelial tumor of the thymus gland. Despite rarity, it is the most common tumor of the anterior mediastinum. Surgical resection in the form of extended thymectomy is the gold standard operation. Conventionally and even in the current era of significant advances in the minimally invasive surgery, open transsternal extended thymectomy is considered the gold standard, particularly for advanced-stage tumors. There is however significant evidence now available for the use of minimally invasive approaches for early-stage thymomas. This article aims to discuss the various minimally invasive approaches currently being employed for thymomas.
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- Arvind Kumar
- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Institute of Robotic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery & Institute of Robotic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery & Institute of Robotic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery & Institute of Robotic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery & Institute of Robotic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- DNB Thoracic Surgery, Department of Thoracic Surgery and Director, Institute of Robotic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Leow OQY, Cheng C, Chao YK. Trans-subxiphoid robotic surgery for anterior mediastinal disease: an initial case series. J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:82-88. [PMID: 32190357 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.07.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Video-assisted thoracoscopic trans-subxiphoid surgery is an ideal technique for removing anterior mediastinal lesions. The diffusion of this method, however, has been limited by the complexity of surgical maneuvers to be performed in the narrow retrosternal space. Robotic surgery holds promise to overcome the technical limitations of the thoracoscopic trans-subxiphoid approach. Here, we describe a case series of patients who had undergone trans-subxiphoid robotic surgery-with a special focus on short-term outcomes. Methods Between January 2018 and January 2019, a total of 20 patients underwent trans-subxiphoid robotic surgery for maximal thymectomy or removal of anterior mediastinal masses. A 3-cm longitudinal incision was performed below the xiphoid process, through which carbon dioxide was insufflated and a camera port was inserted. Subsequently, the lower sections of the mediastinal pleura were detached bilaterally-followed by the creation of two bilateral 1-cm skin incisions on the anterior axillary line in the sixth intercostal space for the insertion of robotic arms. Upon completion of port positioning, the surgical robot was docked. Results All robotic surgery procedures were successfully completed. Neither conversion to open surgery nor the creation of additional ports was required. The median operating time and console time were 118 min [interquartile range (IQR): 84-147 min] and 92.5 min (IQR: 78.5-133.5 min), respectively. Drainage tube positioning was not required in 11 (55%) patients. There were no operative deaths, and the median length of postoperative hospital stay was 2.5 days (IQR: 2-3 days). One patient had postoperative chylothorax and received conservative treatment. Conclusions The results of this case series provide initial support to the clinical feasibility, safety, and short-term positive outcomes of trans-subxiphoid robot-assisted surgery for anterior mediastinal disease.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linko, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linko, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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Chiu CH, Chao YK, Liu YH. Subxiphoid approach for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: an update. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:S1662-S1665. [PMID: 30034832 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.04.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The transthoracic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is considered as standard operation for various thoracic diseases. With the development of single-incision VATS, the thoracic surgery becomes less traumatic. However, chronic chest wound pain still an issue despite the less invasive approach. Therefore, subxiphoid VATS was proposed to overcome this problem. In this article, we review current applications, pros and cons, and potential developments of VATS through subxiphoid approach.
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- Chien-Hung Chiu
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linko, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linko, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linko, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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Comparative study of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery versus open thymectomy for thymoma and myasthenia gravis. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2018; 13:376-382. [PMID: 30302151 PMCID: PMC6174162 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2018.75835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Thymectomy is the preferred standard treatment in younger non-thymoma patients with myasthenia gravis as well as in patients with early stage thymoma. Total thymectomy by median sternotomy has been the surgical approach since resection of the thymus with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Aim To compare the clinical outcomes of VATS thymectomy with conventional open thymectomy for neoplastic and non-neoplastic thymic diseases. Material and methods Forty patients underwent thymectomy between October 2012 and January 2016. Fifteen patients were male and 25 patients were female. The mean age was 40.3 ±17.7 years. Seventeen (55%) patients underwent VATS thymectomy and 23 (45%) patients underwent an open procedure. We retrospectively reviewed the data of the patients and compared these two techniques. Results The mean tumor size was 5.17 ±3.2 cm in the thymoma group (VATS 2.5 ±2.4 cm vs. open access 4.7 ±3.7 cm). None of the patients experienced a myasthenic crisis. Conversion to thoracotomy was required in 1 patient in the VATS group due to bleeding from the right internal mammary artery; therefore, the conversion rate was 2.5% among all the patients. No mortality occurred in either group. No significant difference was found in the perioperative blood loss, operative time or pain visual analogue scale scores. On the other hand, regarding postoperative drainage, duration of chest tube drainage and length of hospital stay, VATS thymectomy yielded better results and the differences were significant. Conclusions Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery thymectomy can be performed for both neoplastic and non-neoplastic thymic diseases with minimal morbidity and mortality.
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Shen J, Tie H, Xu A, Chen D, Ma D, Zhang B, Zhu C, Wu Q. Inter-relationship among myasthenia gravis, WHO histology, and Masaoka clinical stage and effect on surgical methods in patients with thymoma: a retrospective cohort study. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:2981-2990. [PMID: 29997965 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.05.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background The aim of study is to analyze the inter-relationship among WHO histology, myasthenia gravis (MG) and Masaoka stage and to assess the feasibility of thoracoscopic surgery in thymoma patients. Methods Data from 142 consecutive thymoma patients from January 2009 to March 2016 were retrospectively reviewed in our institution. Histological classification and clinical staging were assessed by WHO histology criteria and Masaoka stage. We investigated the clinical characteristics, inter-relationship among WHO histology, MG and Masaoka stage, and compared the feasibility and safety of thoracoscopic thymectomy by comparison of open thymectomy. Results Among 142 patients, the incidence of MG was 29.6%. Compared with A and AB-type thymomas, a higher prevalence of advance clinical stage was in B1 to C-type thymomas (37/63 vs. 9/43, P<0.001), and there was an increased trend of Masaoka stage from A to C-type thymomas (P<0.001). The incidence of MG was significantly higher in AB, B1 and B2-type thymomas than other type thymomas (23/63 vs. 6/44, P=0.009) and in early Masaoka clinical stage than advanced Masaoka clinical stage (29/80 vs. 12/59, P=0.042). Thoracoscopic surgery could significantly decrease blood loss in patients with (104.06±137.36 vs. 350.91±560.79 mL, P=0.001) or without MG (91.90±77.70 vs. 266.32±292.60 mL, P=0.02), with comparable complications. Additionally, thoracoscopic surgery could achieve an equal effect on the remission of MG with open surgery (7/11 vs. 10/14, P=1.000), and Masaoka stage was significantly associated with the remission of MG after thymectomy. Conclusions Our study suggests that WHO histology, MG, and Masaoka stage interrelate with one another, and Masaoka stage is an important prognostic factor in remission of MG after thymectomy in thymoma patients. Thoracoscopic thymectomy could achieve an equal efficacy to open thymectomy and should be recommended as a routine surgery for patients with early Masaoka stage.
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- Jianfei Shen
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai 317000, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
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Zhang H, Chen L, Zheng Y, Wang Z, Geng Y, Wang F, Liu D, He A, Li J, Wang Y. Robot-assisted thymectomy via subxiphoid approach: technical details and early outcomes. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:1677-1682. [PMID: 29707320 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.03.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background Trans-subxiphoid thoracoscopic thymectomy is a promising procedure but technically demanding associated with ergonomic discomfort. In order to facilitate this complex procedure, the authors present a modified trans-subxiphoid thymectomy by the use of the Da Vinci robotic system. Methods A 2-cm longitudinal incision for camera was made below the xiphoid process. Through this incision, the space among the posterior surface of the sternum, bilateral mediastinal pleura and diaphragm (extra pleural space) was enlarged blindly with a finger. Additional two operation holes were created below bilateral costal arches, and then two 8-mm robotic trocars were inserted into the extra pleural space. A third robotic instrument was placed in the 5th intercostal space after bilateral mediastinal pleura were dissected. The whole thymus was excised for patients with thymic tumor, and simultaneous resection of surrounding adipose tissues was performed for patients with myasthenia gravis. Clinical characteristics and early surgical outcomes of the patients were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Results Between August 2016 and September 2017, 70 consecutive patients with myasthenia gravis or thymic neoplasm were successfully treated by the described surgical procedure. The median overall operative time was 115 (range, 60-150) min. The median hospital stay was 5 (range, 4-7) days. The median duration of chest tube was 3 (range, 1-8) days. The blood loss was minimal for all the patients. There was no mortality, conversion or postoperative complication during the postoperative and follow-up period. Conclusions Based on our preliminary experience, the described technique of thymectomy is safe and feasible, and provides an optimal access for the robot camera and the instruments.
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- Hanlu Zhang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Derpartment of Operation Room, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Kurganov IA, Panchenkov DN, Bogdanov DY, Emelianov SI, Ivanov YV, Khabarov YA, Urazovskyi NY. Comparative analysis of thymectomies through videothoracoscopic and transsternal approaches. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.17116/endoskop201824221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Chang JM, Kam KH, Yen YT, Huang WL, Chen W, Tseng YL, Wu MH, Lai WW, Gonzalez-Rivas D. From biportal to uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic anatomical lung resection: A single-institute experience. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e5097. [PMID: 27749589 PMCID: PMC5059092 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Our study sought to review our experience from biportal to uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) major lung resection. Lessons we learned from the evolution regarding technical aspects were also discussed.We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent VATS lobectomy or segmentectomies in Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan, during January 2012 and December 2014. Patient clinical profiles, surgical indications and procedures, postoperative course, and oncological parameters were analyzed and compared between the biportal and uniportal groups.A total of 121 patients were enrolled in this study with median follow-up of 19.5 ± 11.6 months for all patients and 22.5 ± 11.5 months for primary lung cancer patients. Operation time (146.1 ± 31.9-158.7 ± 40.5 minutes; P = 0.077), chest drainage time (3.8 ± 3.3-4.4 ± 2.4 days; P = 0.309), conversion to thoracotomy rate (2.2%-2.6%; P = 0.889), and complication rate (15.6%-19.7%; P = 0.564) were equal between the groups, whereas blood loss (96.7 ± 193.2-263.6 ± 367; P = 0.006) was lower in the uniportal group. For lung cancer cases, there were no statistical differences in the histology, cancer staging, mediastinal lymph node dissection stations, numbers of dissected N1, N2, and overall lymph nodes between uniportal and biportal groups.Our preliminary data showed that uniportal VATS anatomical lung resection is as feasible, equally safe, and of comparative oncological clearance efficacy to biportal VATS.
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- Jia-Ming Chang
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, and Department of Respiratory Therapy, China Medical University
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tainan Municipal Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
- Correspondence: Wu-Wei Lai, Associate Professor, No.138, Sheng Li Road, Tainan, Taiwan 704, ROC (e-mail: )
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Coruna University Hospital and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit, Coruna, Spain
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Padda SK, Keijzers M, Wakelee HA. Pretreatment biopsy for thymic epithelial tumors-does histology subtype matter for treatment strategy? J Thorac Dis 2016; 8:1895-900. [PMID: 27618984 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2016.06.77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Sukhmani K Padda
- Department of Medicine (Oncology), Stanford University/Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine (Oncology), Stanford University/Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Hasan Fevzi Batirel
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Pagliarulo V, Fang W. "The long and winding road" of thymic surgery. J Vis Surg 2016; 2:131. [PMID: 29078519 DOI: 10.21037/jovs.2016.07.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Vincenzo Pagliarulo
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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Zhao J, Wang J, Zhao Z, Han Y, Huang L, Li X, Lu Q, Zhou Y. Subxiphoid and subcostal arch thoracoscopic extended thymectomy: a safe and feasible minimally invasive procedure for selective stage III thymomas. J Thorac Dis 2016; 8:S258-64. [PMID: 27014472 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2016.02.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been applied to resection of small and well-encapsulated thymomas. However, few data are available regarding to the application of VATS in stage III thymomas. METHODS A novel subxiphoid and subcostal arch approach for thoracoscopic extended thymectomy was developed by us. From January 2014 to August 2015, 14 patients with stage III thymoma were treated by using this new technique in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu hospital, Xi'an, China. These patients were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. RESULTS Among the 14 patients, 1 patient was converted to transsternal approach owning to invasion of the superior vena cava. The other 13 patients with thymomas invading the pericardium, lung tissues and left innominate vein (LIV), were successfully operated on by using this new technique. The average operation time was 120.0±32.7 min (80-170 min), the average volume of estimated blood loss was 51.5±44.8 min (10-150 mL) and the average postoperative hospital stay was 4.8±1.5 days (3-9 days). There was no perioperative death. Two patients suffered postoperative complications including one patient with atrial fibrillation (AF) and the other one with myasthenic crisis (MC). The postoperative pain score decreased dramatically from 3.8±1.0 [3-6] at 24 hours to 1.5±0.9 [0-6] at 48 hours, and finally to 0 at 3 months after surgery (P=0.000). The patients reported a higher cosmetic score of 92.6±2.7 [90-96]. There was no tumor recurrence and the five patients with myasthenia gravis had improvement and did not need any medication until follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Based on our limited experience, the subxiphoid and subcostal arch thoracoscopic extended thymectomy is safe and feasible for selective stage III thymoma, and might reduce the postoperative pain and provide satisfied cosmetic effect.
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- Jinbo Zhao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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