A 22-year-old man presents with chest pain and dry cough. CT chest reveals a 9 cm anterior mediastinal mass with fat, fluid, and calcification. The structure marked **B** in the diagram is identified on gross specimen examination. Serum α-fetoprotein and β-hCG are normal. Histopathology demonstrates well-differentiated derivatives of ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm without immature elements. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
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