Chinese experts consensus on subxiphoid video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery with sternal elevation for anterior mediastinal masses_Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Authors：

 FAN Jiang ¹ ,  CHEN Longqi ² , Representatives of Mediastinal Group, Thoracic Surgery Branch, Shanghai Medical Doctor Association and Thoracic Surgery Branch , Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association

1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200080, P. R. China;
2. Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China;

Corresponding author：

FAN Jiang, Email: fan_jiang@sjtu.edu.cn; CHEN Longqi, Email: drchenlq@scu.edu.cn

Keywords：

Sternal elevation; subxiphoid approach; anterior mediastinal mass; video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery; experts consensus

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10.7507/1007-4848.202506008

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[Abstract] With the adoption of the surgical principles emphasizing minimally invasive, precise, and individualized procedures, the subxiphoid video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery with sternal elevation has become a pivotal approach for resecting anterior mediastinal masses. This approach significantly enhances surgical exposure, minimizes operative trauma, alleviates postoperative pain, and improves cosmetic outcomes. To establish a standardized framework and regulate the application of this approach, this consensus integrates practical experience from thoracic surgery centers in China alongside evidence from the literature. The core issues addressed in this consensus include surgical indications, preoperative assessment, anesthesia and intraoperative coordination, critical surgical techniques, postoperative management, complication prevention and treatment, as well as training and quality control systems. This consensus aims to provide a safer and more effective minimally invasive technique for patients with anterior mediastinal masses and to advance the innovation in minimally invasive anterior mediastinal surgery.

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1. Wang S, Yang X, Jiang J, et al. Subxiphoid versus lateral intercostal thoracoscopic thymectomy for suspected thymoma: Results of a randomized controlled trial. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2024, 168(1): 290-298.
2. Chen W, Tang H, Yu Z, et al. Clinical outcomes of subxiphoid uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy using a double sternum retractor versus conventional approaches. J Thorac Dis, 2025, 17(5): 3200-3209.
3. 赵金兰, 陈蔚洋, 何春梅, 等. “天平拉钩抬高胸骨法”在经剑突下单孔胸腔镜辅助前纵隔肿物切除术中的应用. 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志, 2025, 32(3): 308-312.Zhao JL, Chen WY, He CM, et al. Application of “balance-shaped sternal elevation device” in the subxiphoid uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for anterior mediastinal masses resection. Chin J Clin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2025, 32(3): 308-312.
4. Takeo S, Fukuyama S. Video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of a giant anterior mediastinal tumor (lipoma) using an original sternum-lifting technique. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2005, 53(10): 565-568.
5. Alonso-Coello P, Schünemann HJ, Moberg J, et al. GRADE evidence to decision (EtD) frameworks: A systematic and transparent approach to making well informed healthcare choices. 1: Introduction. BMJ, 2016, 353: i2016.
6. Falkson CB, Vella ET, Ellis PM, et al. Surgical, radiation, and systemic treatments of patients with thymic epithelial tumors: A systematic review. J Thorac Oncol, 2023, 18(3): 299-312.
7. Zhang Y, Lin D, Aramini B, et al. Thymoma and thymic carcinoma: Surgical resection and multidisciplinary treatment. Cancers (Basel), 2023, 15(7): 1953.
8. Wolfe GI, Kaminski HJ, Aban IB, et al. Randomized trial of thymectomy in myasthenia gravis. N Engl J Med, 2016, 375(6): 511-522.
9. Wang X, Aramini B, Xu H, et al. Thymectomy with angioplasty through a thoracoscopic subxiphoid approach with double elevation of the sternum in Masaoka stageⅢthymoma. JTCVS Tech, 2021, 8: 208-210.
10. Song N, Li Q, Aramini B, et al. Double sternal elevation subxiphoid versus uniportal thoracoscopic thymectomy associated with superior clearance for stage Ⅰ-Ⅱthymic epithelial tumors: Subxiphoid thymectomy compared with VATS. Surgery, 2022, 172(1): 371-378.
11. 赵金兰, 陈蔚洋, 林琳, 等. 胸腔镜剑突下单孔双拉钩与经剑突肋缘下三孔胸腺切除术治疗胸腺瘤的回顾性队列研究. 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志, 2025, 32(4): 482-487.Zhao JL, Chen WY, Lin L, et al. Subxiphoid uniportal approach using double sternum retractors versus subxiphoid and subcostal arch three-portal approach of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery thymectomy for thymoma treatment: A retrospective cohort study. Chin J Clin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2025, 32(4): 482-487.
12. Juanpere S, Cañete N, Ortuño P, et al. A diagnostic approach to the mediastinal masses. Insights Imaging, 2013, 4(1): 29-52.
13. Bourgouin PP, Madan R. Imaging of the middle and visceral mediastinum. Radiol Clin North Am, 2021, 59(2): 193-204.
14. Carter BW, Betancourt SL, Benveniste MF. MR imaging of mediastinal masses. Top Magn Reson Imaging, 2017, 26(4): 153-165.
15. Raptis CA, McWilliams SR, Ratkowski KL, et al. Mediastinal and pleural MR imaging: Practical approach for daily practice. Radiographics, 2018, 38(1): 37-55.
16. El-Galaly TC, Villa D, Gormsen LC, et al. FDG-PET/CT in the management of lymphomas: Current status and future directions. J Intern Med, 2018, 284(4): 358-376.
17. Civan C, Ozkan ZG, Ozkan B, et al. The role of [18F]FDG PET/CT in the characterization of thymic epithelial tumors at initial stage. Cancer Biother Radiopharm, 2024, 39(5): 373-380.
18. Wang X, Aramini B, Zhu Y, et al. Management of bleeding complications during thymectomy by subxiphoid approach with double elevation of the sternum: A case report. Mediastinum, 2021, 5: 10.
19. 中国医师协会胸外科医师分会纵隔及胸壁学组, 中国研究型医院学会胸外科学专业委员会, 中国医疗保健国际交流促进会肺癌防治分会, 等. 2022纵隔及胸壁肿瘤围手术期及全程化综合诊治中国专家共识. 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志, 2023, 30(3): 325-332.Mediastinum and Chest Wall Group of Thoracic Surgeon Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Thoracic Surgery Committee of Chinese Research Hospital Association, Lung Cancer Prevention Branch of China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care, et al. 2022 Chinese expert consensus on perioperative and whole-course diagnosis and treatment of mediastinal and chest wall tumors. Chin J Clin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2023, 30(3): 325-332.
20. Caposole MZ, Aruca-Bustillo V, Mitchell M, et al. Benign metachronous bilateral ovarian and mediastinal teratomas with an elevated alpha-fetoprotein. Ann Thorac Surg, 2015, 99(3): 1073-1075.
21. Gilhus NE. Myasthenia gravis. N Engl J Med, 2016, 375(26): 2570-2581.
22. Zielinski M, Czajkowski W, Gwozdz P, et al. Resection of thymomas with use of the new minimally-invasive technique of extended thymectomy performed through the subxiphoid-right video-thoracoscopic approach with double elevation of the sternum. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 2013, 44(2): e113-e119.
23. Aramini B, Song N, Banchelli F, et al. Subxiphoid thymectomy with a double sternum retractor: A pilot study. Gland Surg, 2019, 8(6): 657-662.
24. Toker A, Sonett J, Zielinski M, et al. Standard terms, definitions, and policies for minimally invasive resection of thymoma. J Thorac Oncol, 2011, 6(7 Suppl 3): S1739-S1742.
25. Kondo K, Van Schil P, Detterbeck FC, et al. The IASLC/ITMIG Thymic Epithelial Tumors Staging Project: Proposals for the N and M components for the forthcoming (8th) edition of the TNM classification of malignant tumors. J Thorac Oncol, 2014, 9(9 Suppl 2): S81-S87.
26. Detterbeck FC, Moran C, Huang J, 等. 外科医生和病理医生对胸腺恶性肿瘤切除标本的处理方法和程序. 中国肺癌杂志, 2014, 17(2): 95-103.Detterbeck FC, Moran C, Huang J, et al. Which way is up? Policies and procedures for surgeons and pathologists regarding resection specimens of thymic malignancy. Zhongguo Fei Ai Za Zhi, 2014, 17(2): 95-103.
27. Thompson C, French DG, Costache I. Pain management within an enhanced recovery program after thoracic surgery. J Thorac Dis, 2018, 10(Suppl 32): S3773-S3780.
28. Makkad B, Heinke TL, Sheriffdeen R, et al. Practice advisory for preoperative and intraoperative pain management of thoracic surgical patients: Part 1. Anesth Analg, 2023, 137(1): 2-25.
29. Qi Y, Zhou M, Zheng W, et al. Effect of S-ketamine on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Drug Des Devel Ther, 2024, 18: 1189-1198.
30. Gómez-Caro A, Roca MJ, Torres J, et al. Successful use of a single chest drain postlobectomy instead of two classical drains: A randomized study. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 2006, 29(4): 562-566.
31. Wu S, Liu J, Liang H, et al. Factors influencing the length of stay after mediastinal tumor resection in the setting of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)-TUBELESS protocol. Ann Transl Med, 2020, 8(12): 740.
32. Mesa-Guzman M, Periklis P, Niwaz Z, et al. Determining optimal fluid and air leak cut off values for chest drain management in general thoracic surgery. J Thorac Dis, 2015, 7(11): 2053-2057.
33. Refai M, Brunelli A, Salati M, et al. The impact of chest tube removal on pain and pulmonary function after pulmonary resection. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 2012, 41(4): 820-822.
34. Alex J, Ansari J, Bahalkar P, et al. Comparison of the immediate postoperative outcome of using the conventional two drains versus a single drain after lobectomy. Ann Thorac Surg, 2003, 76(4): 1046-1049.
35. Liu Z, Zhang L, Tang W, et al. Non-intubated uniportal subxiphoid thoracoscopic extended thymectomy for thymoma associated with myasthenia gravis. World J Surg Oncol, 2021, 19(1): 342.
36. Liu Z, Yang R. Comparison of subxiphoid and intercostal uniportal thoracoscopic thymectomy for nonmyasthenic early-stage thymoma: A retrospective single-center propensity-score matching analysis. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2021, 69(2): 173-180.
37. Agzarian J, Linkins LA, Schneider L, et al. Practice patterns in venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in thoracic surgery: A comprehensive Canadian Delphi survey. J Thorac Dis, 2017, 9(1): 80-87.
38. Di Nisio M, Peinemann F, Porreca E, et al. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 2015(6): CD009658.
39. Trinh VQ, Karakiewicz PI, Sammon J, et al. Venous thromboembolism after major cancer surgery: Temporal trends and patterns of care. JAMA Surg, 2014, 149(1): 43-49.
40. Wang Q, Ding J, Yang R. The venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients receiving thoracic surgery: A systematic review. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol, 2021, 17(5): e142-e152.
41. Yang X, Yu L, Yu T, et al. Venous thromboembolism after adult thymus or thymic tumor resection: A single-center experience. Thorac Cancer, 2020, 11(8): 2291-2296.
42. 李辉, 姜格宁. 胸部恶性肿瘤围术期静脉血栓栓塞症预防中国专家共识(2018版). 中国肺癌杂志, 2018, 21(10): 739-752.Li H, Jiang GN. Perioperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophalaxis in thoracic cancer patients: Chinese experts consensus. Zhongguo Fei Ai Za Zhi, 2018, 21(10): 739-752.
43. Odell DD, Peleg K, Givon A, et al. Sternal fracture: Isolated lesion versus polytrauma from associated extrasternal injuries–analysis of 1, 867 cases. J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 2013, 75(3): 448-452.
44. Doyle JE, Diaz-Gutierrez I. Traumatic sternal fractures: A narrative review. Mediastinum, 2021, 5: 34.
45. Salati M, Cardillo G, Carbone L, et al. Iatrogenic phrenic nerve injury during thymectomy: The extent of the problem. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2010, 139(4): e77-e78.
46. Ostrowska M, de Carvalho M. Prognosis of phrenic nerve injury following thoracic interventions: Four new cases and a review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 2012, 114(3): 199-204.
47. Rowse PG, Roden AC, Corl FM, et al. Minimally invasive thymectomy: The Mayo Clinic experience. Ann Cardiothorac Surg, 2015, 4(6): 519-526.
48. Kawashima S, Kohno T, Fujimori S, et al. Phrenic nerve reconstruction in complete video-assisted thoracic surgery. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg, 2015, 20(1): 54-59.
49. Yumoto E, Sanuki T, Kumai Y. Immediate recurrent laryngeal nerve reconstruction and vocal outcome. Laryngoscope, 2006, 116(9): 1657-1661.
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