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  • Received:2010-05-26 Revised:2010-07-30 Published:2011-01-15 Online:2011-01-15

Abstract: Objective To investigate the feasibility and of Video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy. Methods Twenty-six patients with thymic diseases received video-assisted throacoscopic surgery(VATS)between January 2007 and December 2009.There were 18 male and 8 female,aged 17 to 62,mean 43.1years. 21 total thymectomy and 5 extended thymectomy for myasthenia gravis(MG)were performed. Results Complete thymectomy was achieved in every case. Postoperative temporary mechanical ventilation (3d)was required in 2 patients with MG. There was no other severe complications and no mortality. Conclusions Video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy is safe and effective with the advantage of less invasion,quick recovery and less complications.