Never Fear, the Robot Is Here: Robotic Resection for a Giant Thymoma.

Alison S Baskin, Andrew D Wisneski, Kirk D Jones, Johannes R Kratz, David M Jablons

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Article in Annals of thoracic surgery short reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Alison S BaskinDepartment of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California.

Andrew D WisneskiDepartment of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California.

Kirk D JonesDepartment of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California.

Johannes R KratzDepartment of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California.

David M JablonsDepartment of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California.

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Abstract

Thymomas are rare anterior mediastinal tumors that can grow large, compressing important thoracic structures. Complete surgical excision remains the "gold standard." Whereas median sternotomy has traditionally been used, minimally invasive techniques are becoming increasingly favored. Recent studies highlight the safety and efficacy of robotic thymectomy; however, "large" tumors described in the literature have averaged 6 to 8 cm. We present the case of a 68-year-old woman with a 13-cm thymoma resected entirely robotically. Use of various port configurations and enhanced maneuverability of robotic platform instruments enabled adequate visualization and safe dissection. This case highlights that tumor size alone should not preclude robotic thymectomy.

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PMID41425440

DOI10.1016/j.atssr.2025.06.020

PMCPMC12712180

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