Abstract |
Robotic thymectomy has been well described for the management of myasthenia gravis and thymic masses. Both short- and long-term safety and efficacy have been demonstrated. Surgical approaches vary, but the technique for thymic dissection and excision is universal.
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Authors | Gary S Schwartz, Stephen C Yang |
Journal | Thoracic surgery clinics
(Thorac Surg Clin)
Vol. 24
Issue 2
Pg. 197-201, vii
(May 2014)
ISSN: 1558-5069 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 24780424
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Humans
- Myasthenia Gravis
(surgery)
- Robotics
(methods)
- Thymectomy
(methods)
- Thymoma
(surgery)
- Thymus Neoplasms
(surgery)
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