Minimally Invasive versus Open Thymectomy for Thymic Malignancies: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [1]
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.