Robotic-Assisted Resection of a Thymoma After Two Previous Sternotomies

作者:Sivarajah Maheshwaran; Weksler Benny*
来源:Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2010, 90(2): 668-670.
DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.02.029

摘要

Robotic-assisted surgery has emerged as a new strategy for resection of thymomas. It may provide an option for patients who have had prior thoracic procedures, reducing the risks involved with another open procedure. We present a patient with a thymoma occurring after two prior sternotomies for cardiac procedures. A robotic-assisted thymectomy was performed successfully, with no complications. The minimally invasive approach of robotic-assisted resection of thymomas provides a safe alternative to redo sternotomy.

  • 出版日期2010-8