New keyhole surgery could spare chest tumor patients from Open-Heart-Like incisions

NCT ID NCT07199699

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests a new surgical method for removing large chest tumors (teratomas) without opening the chest. Instead, surgeons use a small cut below the breastbone and a special retractor to lift the sternum, creating space to work. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain, scarring, and recovery time compared to standard open-chest surgery. The study will enroll 40 people aged 10-70.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: subxiphoid minimally invasive resection with double sternal elevation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a less painful, faster-recovering surgical option for people with large chest tumors, avoiding open-chest surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (40 people) testing a new surgical technique. It may not work for all patients or could have unforeseen complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mediastinum teratoma neoplasm of mediastinum teratoma virus-associated trichodysplasia spinulosa

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MEDIASTINAL ( CHEST) MASSES TERATOMAS VATS

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