Meta-analysis of subxiphoid approach versus lateral approach for thoracoscopic Thymectomy

Meta-analysis of subxiphoid approach versus lateral approach for thoracoscopic Thymectomy

Abstract Background Compared with traditional open surgery for thymectomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) reduces hospital stay, decreases postoperative pain, and recovers faster. VATS has become increasingly popular in the past decade. VATS techniques to perform a thymectomy include su...

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Main Authors: Jiaduo Li, Guoyan Qi, Yaling Liu, Xuguang Zheng, Xiaohe Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
VATS
Subxiphoid
Lateral approach
Thoracoscopic thymectomy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01135-w

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