Resection of Neurogenic Tumors in Children: Is Thoracoscopy Superior to Thoracotomy?

Abstract

Thoracoscopic resection of neurogenic tumors achieved similar local control and disease-free survival when compared with open resection in this preliminary series. These results were accompanied by a shorter hospital stay. These findings suggest that thoracoscopic resection of neurogenic tumors in children may offer advantages to open resection and should be studied in the context of a large, cooperative trial.