Robotic thymectomy: a gateway to the art of mediastinal surgery highlighting technical details and instrument choreography
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20253044Keywords:
Robotic thymectomy, Thymic tumors, Mediastinal surgery, Myasthenia gravis, Minimally invasive surgery, Instrument choreographyAbstract
Robotic thymectomy represents a paradigm shift in the surgical treatment of thymic tumors and associated myasthenia gravis (MG). This article presents preoperative planning, anesthetic considerations, and clinical outcomes, while highlighting operative nuances in patient positioning, port placement, robot docking, and instrument choreography. With special emphasis on large thymoma excision, this review integrates case-based reflections and practical insights to serve both as a guide for early-career robotic surgeons and an academic contribution to the evolving literature on thoracic robotics.
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