VATS Resection Using a Single Vertical Incision

Since when do we treat thymic masses w incomplete thymectomy? This is not a good cancer operation

Yes, you are right theorically. I contribute to you about this issue. But, we didnt have preoperatively diagnosis,although we think probable early stage thymic lesion. The thymus gland tumours can spread into nearby structures. However, the full extent of the tumour can often only be accurately assessed during surgery. We observed that tumor is completely encapsulated and macroscopically not invaded surrounding fatty tissue or any adjacent to mediastinal structure.But , again, may be microscopically tumor spread to adjacent structure and should be done complet thymectomy beside tumor resection.In this patient, pathologic examination was revealed stage I thymic squamous carcinoma, encapsulated and there is no invasion in extracapsular fatty tissue. we will observe surveillance for recurrence with CT every 6 months for 2 years,then annually for 5 years.Thanks to your comment.