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Ann Thorac Surg 2001;71:1721-1723
© 2001 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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

Sadanori Takeo, MDa,b,*, Takashi Sakada, MDa, Tokujirou Yano, MDa

a Department of Thoracic Surgery, Fukuoka, Japan
b Department of Clinical Research, National Kyushu Medical Center Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan

Accepted for publication November 20, 2000.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Takeo, Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Kyushu Medical Center Hospital, Jigyohama 1-8-1 Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-8563, Japan (Email: sada{at}qmed.hosp.go.jp).

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.




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