The robotic thymectomy via the subxiphoid approach: technique and early outcomes.

Journal: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery
Published Date: Aug 1, 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Robotic thymectomy via the subxiphoid approach (RTX) is a recently introduced surgical approach. This study aimed to report on the surgical technique and early outcomes of RTX in our institute.

Authors

  • Chang Hyun Kang
    Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Kwon Joong Na
    Department of Community Health, Korea Health Promotion Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Jae Won Song
    Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • So Young Bae
    Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Samina Park
    Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • In Kyu Park
    Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Young Tae Kim
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Medical Life Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ytkchoi@yuhs.ac.

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