VATS thymectomy with suspension of sternum by double hook through xiphoid / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective Evaluation of self-control suspension under the double hook system used to xiphoid thoracoscope fully the effect of thymectomy.Methods There were 17 cases of thymic adenoma diagnosed before surgery in November to December 2016,including 7 males and 10 females,aged(57 ± 10).The total thymomectomy was performed with a double hook method with a double hook procedure.Results All the 17 patients had smooth operation,and no clear hook related complications were observed after the operation.The operation was convenient and the thymus was completely removed.Conclusion It is worth populating that the double pull hook method is convenient and safe to remove the whole thymus gland.