Minimally invasive thoracoscopic resection of paraspinal neurogenic tumors: technical case report.
OBJECTIVE
The posterior mediastinum is a common location for benign neurogenic tumors. They are frequently asymptomatic but can present with local compressive or neurological symptoms.


METHODS
Thoracoscopy is used increasingly over posterolateral thoracotomy for the removal of these lesions.


RESULTS
Complete resection of these tumors through a thoracoscopic approach is possible in most cases, but dumbbell tumors present as special challenges, which require a combined thoracoscopic and open posterior approach.


CONCLUSIONS
In this article, we outline the technique of thoracoscopic resection of paraspinal neurogenic tumors through an operative video and a review of the literature to summarize the surgical outcomes of patients with these lesions.
Kan
Peter
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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
Schmidt
Meic H
MH
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000379:methods*