A Simplified Approach to Minimally Invasive Complete Thymectomy

Thymectomy is often an effective treatment for patients with uncontrolled myasthenia gravis. During surgery, it is important to ensure that the gland has been completely removed without injury to the phrenic nerves or the innominate vein. The authors present the case of a 36-year-old female with a past medical history of myasthenia gravis not responding to medication. A thymectomy was planned via a left mini-thoracotomy approach.

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