Comparison of Subxiphoid and Lateral Intercostal Thoracoscopic Surgery for Anterior Mediastinal Tumors: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the short-term clinical outcomes of subxiphoid approach thoracoscopic surgery (SATS) versus lateral intercostal approach thoracoscopic surgery (LIATS) for anterior mediastinal tumors.

Methods

Clinical data from patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for anterior mediastinal tumors between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2023 were analyzed. Patients were stratified into two cohorts according to the surgical approach used: the SATS group (n = 679) and the LIATS group (n = 461). Intraoperative and postoperative outcomes were compared between the two groups.

Results

A total of 1140 patients were included in the statistical analysis after screening and assessment. After propensity score matching, a total of 417 SAT

SUBMITTER: Zhao Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641196 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature