Robotic radical thymectomy using the Hugo RAS system - a step-by-step right thoracic approach.

Authors

Ananthakrishnan Balakrishnan, Naveena Kumar, Akhil Palod, Nawaz Usman, Preethi Shetty

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Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS. Volume 2026. Aug 17, 2026. Epub Aug 17, 2026.

Abstract

Radical thymectomy has withstood the test of time as the standard procedure for treating thymic masses. Minimally invasive thymectomy, especially when performed using a surgical robot, has resulted in superior oncological clearance from the ipsilateral to the contralateral phrenic nerves, while drastically reducing the morbidity associated with median sternotomy. There is sparse literature on how to perform this procedure using a modular robotic system, which is gaining popularity. Here, we present our technique of robotic radical thymectomy through a right thoracic approach using a modular surgical robot, the Hugo RAS system, with emphasis on port positions, OT set-up and surgical steps.

PMID:
42606085
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 17 Aug 2026.

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