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Solbakken AM, Sellevold S, Spasojevic M, Julsrud L, Emblemsvåg HL, Reims HM, Sørensen O, Thorgersen EB, Fauske L, Ågren JSM, Brennhovd B, Ryder T, Larsen SG, Flatmark K. Navigation-Assisted Surgery for Locally Advanced Primary and Recurrent Rectal Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:7602-7611. [PMID: 37481493 PMCID: PMC10562504 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13964-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In some surgical disciplines, navigation-assisted surgery has become standard of care, but in rectal cancer, indications for navigation and the utility of different technologies remain undetermined. METHODS The NAVI-LARRC prospective study (NCT04512937; IDEAL Stage 2a) evaluated feasibility of navigation in patients with locally advanced primary (LARC) and recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC). Included patients had advanced tumours with high risk of incomplete (R1/R2) resection, and navigation was considered likely to improve the probability of complete resection (R0). Tumours were classified according to pelvic compartmental involvement, as suggested by the Royal Marsden group. The BrainlabTM navigation platform was used for preoperative segmentation of tumour and pelvic anatomy, and for intraoperative navigation with optical tracking. R0 resection rates, surgeons' experiences, and adherence to the preoperative resection plan were assessed. RESULTS Seventeen patients with tumours involving the posterior/lateral compartments underwent navigation-assisted procedures. Fifteen patients required abdominosacral resection, and 3 had resection of the sciatic nerve. R0 resection was obtained in 6/8 (75%) LARC and 6/9 (69%) LRRC cases. Preoperative segmentation was time-consuming (median 3.5 h), but intraoperative navigation was accurate. Surgeons reported navigation to be feasible, and adherence to the resection plan was satisfactory. CONCLUSIONS Navigation-assisted surgery using optical tracking was feasible. The preoperative planning was time-consuming, but intraoperative navigation was accurate and resulted in acceptable R0 resection rates. Selected patients are likely to benefit from navigation-assisted surgery.
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- Arne M Solbakken
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Pathology, Rikshospitalet, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oncology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Urology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oncologic Plastic Surgery, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Tumour Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Chang TP, Chok AY, Tan D, Rogers A, Rasheed S, Tekkis P, Kontovounisios C. The Emerging Role of Robotics in Pelvic Exenteration Surgery for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10071518. [PMID: 33916490 PMCID: PMC8038538 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10071518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pelvic exenteration surgery for locally advanced rectal cancers is a complex and extensive multivisceral operation, which is associated with high perioperative morbidity and mortality rates. Significant technical challenges may arise due to inadequate access, visualisation, and characterisation of tissue planes and critical structures in the spatially constrained pelvis. Over the last two decades, robotic-assisted technologies have facilitated substantial advancements in the minimally invasive approach to total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancers. Here, we review the emerging experience and evidence of robotic assistance in beyond TME multivisceral pelvic exenteration for locally advanced rectal cancers where heightened operative challenges and cumbersome ergonomics are likely to be encountered.
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- Tou Pin Chang
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London W2 1NY, UK; (A.Y.C.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London W2 1NY, UK; (A.Y.C.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
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