| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3025577 | Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Thymectomy is an established therapy for myasthenia gravis. Minimally invasive surgery for thymectomy has been reported, but not clearly shown to be equivalent to open resection. Robotic-assisted thymectomy may provide the benefit of a full resection of thymic tissue and anterior mediastinal tissue for the treatment of myasthenia gravis by a minimally invasive approach. We present a review of the experience of robotic thymectomy.
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Authors
Shannon L. Castle, Kemp H. Kernstine,