Subxiphoid uniportal thoracoscopic extended thymectomy

The aim of this article is to present a thoracoscopic technique of extended thymectomy through a subxiphoid incision. Six consecutive patients were successively treated with this approach, which provided a good view of the bilateral pleural cavities. The procedure is safe and technically feasible and yields excellent cosmetic results. We believe that subxiphoid uniportal thoracoscopic approach is a satisfactory procedure for performing extended thymectomy in well selected patients.