Minimally Invasive versus Open Thymectomy for Thymic Malignancies: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review assessed outcomes of surgery for thymomas treated with open vs minimally invasive approaches.  The vast majority of tumors were Masaoka I and II.  Minimally invasive approaches were associated with shorter LOS and less blood loss.  Complication rates were similar between  the groups, as were rates of R0 resection and recurrence.