Long-term oncological outcome in thymic malignancies: videothoracoscopic versus open thymectomy

ConclusionsCompared to open surgery, VTS leads to superior perioperative outcomes and a  comparable long-term oncological outcome. The authors advocate the VTS approach as a routine option for the surgery of thymic malignancies.Main novel aspectsVideothoracoscopic surgery is less traumatic and has faster recovery times than open surgery, with a  comparable long-term oncological outcome.
Source: European Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research