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Review
. 2017 May 8:3:67.
doi: 10.21037/jovs.2017.03.28. eCollection 2017.

Robotic thymectomy-a new approach for thymus

Erkan Kaba  1 , Tugba Cosgun  1 , Kemal Ayalp  2 , Mazen Rasmi Alomari  2 , Alper Toker  2
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Review

Robotic thymectomy-a new approach for thymus

Erkan Kaba et al. J Vis Surg. .

Abstract

Advancements in modern technology bring many evolutions in minimally invasive surgery such as robot assisted approaches. Because of complete resection is so important in thymectomy operations, they became a new era for robotic surgery as a result of its superiorities (intuitive movements, tremor filtration, more degrees of manipulative freedom, motion scaling, and high-definition stereoscopic vision).

Keywords: Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS); thymectomy; video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Figures

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Figure 1
Under general anesthesia, patient right arm is draped and positioned inferiorly near the chest.
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Figure 2
Incisions of right RATS thymectomy. RATS, robotic-assisted thoracic surgery.
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Figure 3
The robot is docked to the patient.
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Figure 4
Maryland bipolar forceps of da Vinci is used to dissect out the gland from the pericardium and sternum without disturbing the integrity of the capsule (4). Available online: http://www.asvide.com/articles/1506
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Figure 5
Respectively right upper pole then left upper pole are retracted by using a moderate amount of tension (5). Available online: http://www.asvide.com/articles/1508
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Figure 6
The major thymic vein is preparing (6). Available online: http://www.asvide.com/articles/1509
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