Perioperative management and postoperative outcomes of locally advanced thymic epithelial tumors: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) are frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage, highlighting the importance of understanding the treatment strategies for these cases. Surgical intervention after chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy presents specific challenges and underscores the crucial role of perioperative management. This study aimed to explore the perioperative management and postoperative outcomes in patients with locally advanced TETs.

Methods

Relevant studies published between 2000 and 2022 were identified through PubMed searches using a combination of the following terms: "Locally advanced TETs", "Thymoma", "Thymic cancer", "Surgery", "Induction therapy", and "Postoperative outcomes". We analyzed available data to describe the perioperative mana

SUBMITTER: Takenaka M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10839523 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature