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Navarra A, Porcellini I, Mongelli F, Popeskou SG, Grass F, Christoforidis D. Long-term outcomes in elderly patients after elective surgery for colorectal cancer within an ERAS protocol: a retrospective analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:438. [PMID: 37978074 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03179-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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PURPOSE The number of elderly patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing. Considering short life expectancy and multiple comorbidities, surgery may not always be the best treatment option. METHODS We included all consecutive patients aged 80 years and older who underwent elective resection for CRC following Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocol between January 2011 and May 2021. The primary endpoint was overall survival, secondary endpoints were 30-day morbidity, and the rate of return to pre-operative living conditions 3 months after surgery. RESULTS Ninety-four patients were included. Mean age was 84.6 ± 3.6 years, 49 patients (52%) were female. Most patients (77.6%) were ASA score ≥ 3. Laparoscopic resections were performed in 85 patients (90.4%), involving 69 (73.4%) colonic and 25 (26.6%) rectal resections. A stoma was constructed in 22 patients (23%), and reversed in 12 (54.5%). Twenty-two patients (23.4%) experienced a Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3 complication, and 2 patients (2.1%) died. The median length of hospital stay was 8 (interquartiles: 6-15) days. Sixty-six patients (70.2%) were discharged home directly and 26 (27.7%) to rehabilitation or postacute care institutes. At three months after surgery, eighty-two patients (96.5%) returned to their pre-operative living conditions directly or after short-term rehabilitation. Mean follow-up was 53 ± 33 months, estimated 5-year overall survival was 60.3% (95%CI 49.5-71.1%), and disease-free survival was 86.3% (95%CI 78.1-94.4%). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that elderly patients undergoing elective surgery have a high potential to return to preoperative living conditions and good overall- and disease-free survivals, despite significant postoperative morbidity.
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- Andrea Navarra
- University of Lausanne, Quartier Centre, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale Di Lugano, EOC, Via Tesserete 46, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale Di Bellinzona E Valli, EOC, Via Ospedale 12, 6500, Bellinzona, Switzerland.
- Faculty of Biomedical Science, Università Della Svizzera Italiana, Via La Santa 1, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland.
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- University of Lausanne, Quartier Centre, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Department of Visceral Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale Di Lugano, EOC, Via Tesserete 46, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Science, Università Della Svizzera Italiana, Via La Santa 1, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland
- Department of Visceral Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Liu XR, Liu XY, Zhang B, Liu F, Li ZW, Yuan C, Wei ZQ, Peng D. Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery is a safe and effective pathway for older patients: a pooling up analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis 2023; 38:81. [PMID: 36964841 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-023-04377-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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PURPOSE The current study aimed to explore the efficacy and safety of Enhanced Recovery after surgery (ERAS) in older patients undergoing colorectal surgery. METHODS Three databases including PubMed, Embase, Medline, and the Cochrane Library were used for searching eligible studies on Jun 8th,2022. To evaluate the effect of ERAS, we focused on the short-term outcomes including postoperative complications and recovery. Subgroup analysis was also conducted for patients undergoing colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. All the data processing and analyses were carried out by Stata (V.16.0) software. RESULTS Finally, there were fourteen studies involving 5961 patients enrolled in this study. As for surgical outcomes, we found that the older group had more overall complications (OR = 1.41, I2 = 36.59%, 95% CI = 1.20 to 1.65, P = 0.00), more obstruction (OR = 1.462, I2 = 0.00%, 95% CI = 1.037 to 2.061, P = 0.0304), more respiratory complications (OR = 1.721, I2 = 0.00%, 95% CI = 1.177 to 2.515, P = 0.0051), more cardiovascular complications (OR = 3.361, I2 = 57.72%, 95% CI = 1.072 to 10.542, P = 0.0377), more urinary complications (OR = 1.639, I2 = 37.63%, 95% CI = 1.168 to 2.299, P = 0.0043), less readmission (OR = 0.662, I2 = 44.48%, 95% CI = 0.484 to 0.906, P = 0.0100), higher mortality (OR = 0.662, I2 = 44.48%, 95% CI = 0.484 to 0.906, P = 0.0100), and longer overall survival (OS) (HR = 1.21, I2 = 0.00%, 95% CI = 0.566 to 1.859, P = 0.0002)). Subgroup analysis also found that older CRC patients had a higher risk of overall complications (OR = 1.37, I2 = 37.51%, 95% CI = 1.06 to 1.78, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Although ERAS could accelerate postoperative recovery and reduce postoperative complications, older patients who received ERAS still had higher complication incidence than younger patients. Although the proportion of re-hospitalizations was lower and the OS was better, doctors could not rely too much on ERAS. More measures were needed to improve the outcomes of colorectal surgery in older patients.
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- Xu-Rui Liu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Amin A, Nordén M, Fomichov V, Björnsson B, Lindhoff Larsson A, Sandström P, Drott J. Patient-reported participation in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery cancer care: A pilot intervention study with patient-owned fast-track protocols. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2022; 31:e13570. [PMID: 35274386 PMCID: PMC9542293 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Objective Fast‐track concepts have been implemented in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery cancer care to improve postoperative recovery. For optimal postoperative care, patient participation is also required. The aim was to investigate and analyse whether an intervention with patient‐owned fast‐track protocols (PFTPs) may lead to increased patient participation and improve information for patients who underwent surgery for hepatopancreatobiliary cancer. Methods A quantitative comparative design with a control and intervention group was used. The participants in the intervention group followed a PFTP during their admission. After discharge, the patients answered a questionnaire regarding patient participation. Data analyses were performed with descriptive statistics and ANCOVA. Results The results are based on a total of 222 completed questionnaires: 116 in the control group and 106 in the intervention group. It is uncertain whether the PFTP increased patient participation and information, but its use may indicate an improvement for the patient group. Conclusion A successful implementation strategy for the use of PFTP, with daily reconciliations, could be part of the work required to improve overall satisfaction with patient participation. ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04061902
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- Awin Amin
- Department of Surgery in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Urology in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Unit for Public Health and Statistics, County Council of Östergötland, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery in Linköping, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,Division of Nursing Science, Department of Health
- Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Rinninella E, Biondi A, Cintoni M, Raoul P, Scialanga F, Persichetti E, Pulcini G, Pezzuto R, Persiani R, D’Ugo D, Gasbarrini A, Mele MC. NutriCatt Protocol Improves Body Composition and Clinical Outcomes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery in ERAS Program: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Nutrients 2021; 13:1781. [PMID: 34071079 PMCID: PMC8224811 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A poor body composition, often found in elderly patients, negatively impacts perioperative outcomes. We evaluated the effect of a perioperative nutritional protocol (NutriCatt) on body composition and clinical outcomes in a cohort of elderly patients undergoing colorectal surgery in a high-volume center adopting the ERAS program. METHODS 302 out of 332 elderly (>75 years) patients from 2015 to 2020 were identified. Patients were divided according to their adherence, into "NutriCatt + ERAS" (n = 166) or "standard ERAS" patients (n = 136). Anthropometric and bioelectrical impedance analysis data were evaluated for NutriCatt + ERAS patients. Complications, length of hospital stay (LOS), and other postoperative outcomes were compared between both groups. Results: In NutriCatt + ERAS patients, significant improvements of phase angle (pre-admission vs. admission 4.61 ± 0.79 vs. 4.84 ± 0.85; p = 0.001; pre-admission vs. discharge 4.61 ± 0.79 vs. 5.85 ± 0.73; p = 0.0002) and body cell mass (pre-admission vs. admission 22.4 ± 5.6 vs. 23.2 ± 5.7; p = 0.03; pre-admission vs. discharge 22.4 ± 5.6 vs. 23.1 ± 5.8; p = 0.02) were shown. NutriCatt + ERAS patients reported reduced LOS (p = 0.03) and severe complications (p = 0.03) compared to standard ERAS patients. A regression analysis confirmed the protective effect of the NutriCatt protocol on severe complications (OR 0.10, 95% CI 0.01-0.56; p = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS The NutriCatt protocol improves clinical outcomes in elderly patients and should be recommended in ERAS colorectal surgery.
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- Emanuele Rinninella
- UOC di Nutrizione Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- UOC di Chirurgia Generale, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (R.P.); (R.P.); (D.D.)
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- Scuola di Specializzazione in Scienza dell’Alimentazione, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.R.); (A.G.); (M.C.M.)
- UOSD di Nutrizione Avanzata in Oncologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (E.P.); (G.P.)
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- UOC di Nutrizione Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- UOSD di Nutrizione Avanzata in Oncologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (E.P.); (G.P.)
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- UOSD di Nutrizione Avanzata in Oncologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (E.P.); (G.P.)
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- UOC di Chirurgia Generale, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (R.P.); (R.P.); (D.D.)
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- UOC di Chirurgia Generale, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (R.P.); (R.P.); (D.D.)
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.R.); (A.G.); (M.C.M.)
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- UOC di Chirurgia Generale, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (R.P.); (R.P.); (D.D.)
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.R.); (A.G.); (M.C.M.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.R.); (A.G.); (M.C.M.)
- UOC di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.R.); (A.G.); (M.C.M.)
- UOSD di Nutrizione Avanzata in Oncologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (E.P.); (G.P.)
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Boon K, Bislenghi G, D’Hoore A, Boon N, Wolthuis AM. Do older patients (> 80 years) also benefit from ERAS after colorectal resection? A safety and feasibility study. Aging Clin Exp Res 2021; 33:1345-1352. [PMID: 32720244 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-020-01655-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of a standard Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program following colorectal resection in a geriatric population, aged 80 years and older. METHODS In this single-center before-after cohort study all patients aged 80 years and older were included after colorectal resection. Patients were divided in a pre-ERAS and an ERAS group, according to the type of perioperative care. Data were prospectively collected and analysed retrospectively. The primary outcome was short-term complication rate. Secondary outcome parameters were length of stay (LOS), 30-day mortality and readmission rate. RESULTS Over 4 years, 219 patients were included. Of those, 151 underwent colonic and 68 rectal resection, following the ERAS protocol perioperatively in 45 and 21 cases. There were no differences in complication rate, 30-day mortality or readmission rate in the pre-ERAS versus ERAS groups. LOS after colonic resection was reduced by 2.5 days in the ERAS group (p = 0.020). Laparoscopy was found to be an independent variable of LOS (p < 0.001, p = 0.009) and complication rate (p = 0.011, p < 0.001) for colonic and rectal surgery respectively. DISCUSSION A standard ERAS protocol is safe and feasible in older patients undergoing colorectal resection. Colon resection was related with shorter LOS without increasing morbidity, readmission rate nor 30-day mortality. No adverse outcome after rectal resection was found either. Laparoscopy was associated with lower complication rate and shorter LOS. CONCLUSION A laparoscopic approach within an ERAS protocol should be considered for colorectal resection in every patient regardless of age.
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Li ZE, Lu SB, Kong C, Sun WZ, Wang P, Zhang ST. Comparative short-term outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program and non-ERAS traditional care in elderly patients undergoing lumbar arthrodesis: a retrospective study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:283. [PMID: 33731057 PMCID: PMC7968191 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04166-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program is an evidence-based improvement over non-ERAS traditional care. The aim of the present study was to analyze the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of an ERAS program in patients over 70 years undergoing lumbar arthrodesis by comparison with non-ERAS traditional care. Methods During January 2018 to December 2018, patients enrolled received non-ERAS traditional care, while the ERAS program was implemented from January to December 2019. Demographic characteristics, comorbidities, surgical data and postoperative recovery parameters were collected from all patients. Postoperative pain scores were evaluated by visual analog scales (VAS). The clinical outcomes were length of stay (LOS), postoperative complications and postoperative pain scores. Compliance results were also collected. Result A total of 127 patients were enrolled, including 67 patients in the non-ERAS traditional care group and 60 patients in the ERAS group. The demographic characteristics and comorbidities of the two groups showed no significant differences. The LOS of patients treated with ERAS program (13.6 ± 4.0 days) was significantly less than that of patients treated with non-ERAS traditional care (15.6 ± 3.9 days) (p = 0.034). Complication rate was 8.3% in the ERAS group versus 20.9% in the non-ERAS traditional care group (p = 0.048). VAS (back) in the ERAS group was significantly lower on postoperative day (POD) 1 and POD2. Postoperative recovery parameters were improved in the ERAS group. The overall compliance with the ERAS program was 94%. Conclusions Based on our results, ERAS program is safer and more effective for elderly patients over 70 undergoing lumbar arthrodesis than non-ERAS traditional care.
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- Zhong-En Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China.,Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. .,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China.,Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China.,Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China.,Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China
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Halloran NO, Soo A. The Role of Enhanced Recovery Programmes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery. CURRENT GERIATRICS REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13670-020-00324-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Chan DKH, Ang JJ, Tan JKH, Chia DKA. Age is an independent risk factor for increased morbidity in elective colorectal cancer surgery despite an ERAS protocol. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2020; 405:673-689. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-020-01930-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Minimizing the impact of colorectal surgery in the older patient: The role of enhanced recovery programs in older patients. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 46:338-343. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Crucitti A, Mazzari A, Tomaiuolo PM, Dionisi P, Diamanti P, Di Flumeri G, Donini LM, Bossola M. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is safe, feasible and effective in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: results of a prospective single center study. MINERVA CHIR 2020; 75:157-163. [PMID: 32083412 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4733.20.08275-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND It is still unknown whether ERAS program is safe, feasible and effective in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. In addition, the definition of the "old patient" in terms of age varies across the studies and different age cut-off, such as 65, 70, and 75 years have been used worldwide. METHODS All adult patients undergoing primary, elective colorectal laparoscopic surgery between January 2017 and December 2018 were considered eligible to follow the ERAS protocol according to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society guidelines. Elderly were defined according three different cut-off values: <65 and ≥65 years, <70 and ≥70 years, <75 and ≥75 years. RESULTS One hundred and eight patients were included in the study. Adherence to protocol did not differ significantly between younger and older patients, for most of the items. Thirty-day mortality was absent. The frequency of postoperative complications globally considered and the frequency of the various single complications did not differ significantly between younger and older patients, independently of the cutoff considered to define the older age. Similarly, the frequency of re-intervention and readmission was similar in younger and older patients. Time to flatus and time to stool were similar in young and older patients, independently of the age cut-off used. Time to oral liquid diet was similar in patients with age <65 and ≥65 years while it was moderately longer in patients ≥70 years (1.5±1.1 days;) than in those <70 years (1.1±0.4 days; P=0.030) as well as in patients ≥75 years with respect to the younger ones (1.2±0.5 vs. 1.6±1.2 days; P=0.045). The time to oral solid feeding was similar in young and old patients, independently of the age cut-off used. Time to bladder catheter removal was significantly longer in older patients, independently of the age cut-off used, although the differences do not seem to be clinically relevant. The length of stay was significantly higher in older patients, when the cutoff of 70 years or 75 years was used, but did not differ significantly when the cut-off of 65 years was used. CONCLUSIONS The present study shows that the ERAS protocol is safe, feasible, and effective in elderly patients as in the young ones, undergoing laparoscopic elective colorectal surgery. This suggests that the ERAS program can be applied usefully to elderly patients in the routine clinical practice.
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- Antonio Crucitti
- General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Cristo Re Hospital, Rome, Italy - .,Institute of General Surgery, Catholic University, IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Rome, Italy -
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- General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Cristo Re Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cristo Re Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cristo Re Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Cristo Re Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Food Science and Human Nutrition Research Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Hemodialysis Unit, Institute of Clinical Surgery, IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Rome, Italy
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Elderly patients over 70 years benefit from enhanced recovery programme after colorectal surgery as much as younger patients. J Visc Surg 2020; 157:23-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2019.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Lopez-Lopez V, Gómez-Ruiz AJ, Eshmuminov D, Cascales-Campos PA, Alconchel F, Arevalo-Perez J, Robles Campos R, Parrilla Paricio P. Surgical oncology in patients aged 80 years and older is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis of literature over 25 years. Surg Oncol 2019; 33:81-95. [PMID: 32561103 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2019.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Revised: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The study aim is to analyze the evolution over the last 25 years of the results reported after abdominal oncological surgery in patients aged 80 years of age and older. The primary endpoint was morbidity and mortality in this group of patients; the secondary endpoint was overall survival. METHODS A systematic search strategy was used to browse through Medline/PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials using a combination of standardized index terms. Studies published between 1997 and 2017 were selected. Only those studies that showed morbidity and mortality after digestive and hepatobiliary tract oncological surgery in individuals aged 80 years and older were included. The PROSPERO registration number is CRD42018087921. PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines were applied. RESULTS A total of 79 studies were included, categorized by origin of malignancy: esophageal (7), stomach (26), liver (4), pancreas (19), and colorectal (23). Compared with the non-elderly group, the elderly group had similar esophageal morbidity with higher mortality (RR 2.51, 1.50 to 4.21; P = 0.0005); higher gastric morbidity (RR 1.25, 1.09 to 1.43; P = 0.001), and mortality (RR 2.51, 1.81 to 3.49; P = 0.0001); similar liver morbidity and mortality; higher pancreatic morbidity (RR 1.17, 1.03 to 1.33; P = 0.02) and mortality (RR 2.37, 1.86 to 3.03; P < 0.00001); and similar colorectal morbidity with higher mortality (RR 4.44, 1.91 to 10.32; P = 0.005). CONCLUSION Oncological surgery of most abdominal visceral tumors is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients older than 80 years.
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- V Lopez-Lopez
- Virgen de La Arrixaca Clinic and University Hospital, IMIB, Murcia, Spain
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- Virgen de La Arrixaca Clinic and University Hospital, IMIB, Murcia, Spain.
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- Department of Surgery, Swiss HPB and Transplantation Centre, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Virgen de La Arrixaca Clinic and University Hospital, IMIB, Murcia, Spain
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Radiology Departament, New York, USA
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- Virgen de La Arrixaca Clinic and University Hospital, IMIB, Murcia, Spain
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- Virgen de La Arrixaca Clinic and University Hospital, IMIB, Murcia, Spain
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Jansson MM, Harjumaa M, Puhto A, Pikkarainen M. Patients’ satisfaction and experiences during elective primary fast‐track total hip and knee arthroplasty journey: A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2019; 29:567-582. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Miia Marika Jansson
- Research Group of Medical Imaging Physics and Technology University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- Oulu University Hospital Oulu Finland
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- Division of Operative Care Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Oulu University Hospital Oulu Finland
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- Research Group of Medical Imaging Physics and Technology University of Oulu Oulu Finland
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Oulu Finland
- Martti Ahtisaari Institute Oulu Business School Oulu University Oulu Finland
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Pedrazzani C, Conti C, Turri G, Lazzarini E, Tripepi M, Scotton G, Rivelli M, Guglielmi A. Impact of age on feasibility and short-term outcomes of ERAS after laparoscopic colorectal resection. World J Gastrointest Surg 2019; 11:395-406. [PMID: 31681461 PMCID: PMC6821935 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i10.395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is still large debate on feasibility and advantages of fast-track protocols in elderly population after colorectal surgery.
AIM To investigate the impact of age on feasibility and short-term results of enhanced recovery protocol (ERP) after laparoscopic colorectal resection.
METHODS Data from 225 patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection and ERP between March 2014 and July 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Three groups were considered according to patients’ age: Group A, 65 years old or less, Group B, 66 to 75 years old and Group C, 76 years old or more. Clinic and pathological data were compared amongst groups together with post-operative outcomes including post-operative overall and surgery-specific complications, mortality and readmission rate. Differences in post-operative length of stay and adherence to ERP’s items were evaluated in the three study groups.
RESULTS Among the 225 patients, 112 belonged to Group A, 57 to Group B and 56 to Group C. Thirty-day overall morbidity was 32.9% whilst mortality was nihil. Though the percentage of complications progressively increased with age (25.9% vs 36.8% vs 42.9%), no differences were observed in the rate of major complications (4.5% vs 3.5% vs 1.8%), prolonged post-operative ileus (6.2% vs 12.2% vs 10.7%) and anastomotic leak (2.7% vs 1.8% vs 1.8%). Significant differences in recovery outcomes between groups were observed such as delayed urinary catheter removal (P = 0.032) and autonomous deambulation (P = 0.013) in elderly patients. Although discharge criteria were achieved later in older patients (3 d vs 3 d vs 4 d, P = 0.040), post-operative length of stay was similar in the 3 groups (5 d vs 6 d vs 6 d).
CONCLUSION ERPs can be successfully and safely applied in elderly undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection.
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- Corrado Pedrazzani
- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona 37134, Italy
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Zhang Y, Xin Y, Sun P, Cheng D, Xu M, Chen J, Wang J, Jiang J. Factors associated with failure of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in colorectal and gastric surgery. Scand J Gastroenterol 2019; 54:1124-1131. [PMID: 31491354 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2019.1657176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Background: The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway is widely applied in the perioperative period of stomach and colorectal surgery, and can decrease the length of hospital stay of the patients without compromising the safety of the patients. However, some patients are removed from this pathway for various reasons. Here we found some factors that taking the patients out from the procedures. Methods: A retrospective analysis of collected data of 550 patients over a 3-year period was conducted, with 292 in the ERAS group and 258 in the conventional care group. Then various basic elements were analyzed to explore the reasons for the failure to complete the ERAS program. Results: Total length of hospital stay after surgery was significantly shorter in the ERAS group, and a similar incidence of complication rates were observed in the two groups. In this study, the significant factors that associated with complications were advanced age (OR 2.18; p = .031), history of abdominal surgery (OR 2.03; p = .04), incomplete gastrointestinal obstruction (OR 3.42; p < .001), laparoscopic surgery (OR 0.39; p = .004) and intraoperative neostomy (OR 2.37; p = .006). Conclusions: We found that advanced age (>80 years old), history of abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal obstruction and stoma formation were the risk factors. We anticipated to design a risk assessment system upon the high-risk patients from the present ERAS pathway, and make a modified ERAS pathway for those patients.
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- Yunpeng Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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- Institute for Personalized Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai , China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Enhanced Recovery Program Dedicated to Elderly Patients After Colorectal Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum 2019; 62:1105-1116. [PMID: 31318772 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery program is a multimodal, multidisciplinary-team, evidence-based care approach to reduce perioperative surgical stress, decrease morbidity and hospital stay, and improve recovery after surgery. This program may be most beneficial for elderly (≥70 y), but sparse series have investigated this question. OBJECTIVE Feasibility and efficiency of a dedicated enhanced recovery program in the elderly as compared with standard care were studied. DESIGN This was a nonblinded, randomized controlled study. SETTINGS This study was conducted in a single high-volume university hospital. PATIENTS A total of 150 eligible elderly patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery were included. INTERVENTIONS Enhanced recovery after colorectal elective surgery in elderly patients was studied. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was 30-day postoperative morbidity. Additional outcomes included hospital stay, readmission, postoperative pain, opioid consumption, independence preservation, and protocol compliance. RESULTS An enhanced recovery program reduces postoperative morbidity according to Clavien-Dindo classification by 47% as compared with standard care (35% vs 65%; p = 0.0003), total number of complications (54 vs 118; p = 0.0003), and infectious complications (13 vs 29; p = 0.001). No anastomotic leak was recorded in the enhanced recovery group versus 5 for the standard group (p = 0.01). The enhanced recovery program resulted in shorter hospital stay (7 vs 12 d; p = 0.003) and better independence preservation (home discharge, 87% vs 67%; p = 0.005). A high protocol compliance of 77.2% could be achieved in this population. According to multivariate analysis, enhanced recovery program was strongly associated with reduced morbidity (OR = 0.23 (95% CI, 0.09-0.57); p = 0.001), less severe complications (OR = 0.36 (95% CI, 0.15-0.84); p = 0.02), and shorter hospital stay (OR = 2.07 (95% CI, 1.33-3.22); p = 0.001). LIMITATIONS Limitations were a single-center recruitment and the impossibility of subject or healthcare professional blinding attributed to the nature of this multimodal program. CONCLUSIONS Enhanced recovery program is safe and improves postoperative recovery in elderly patients with decreased morbidity, shorter hospital stay, and better maintenance of independence. It should therefore be considered as a standard of care for elective colorectal surgery in elderly patients. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A981. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT01646190. ENSAYO CONTROLADO ALEATORIZADO DE UN PROGRAMA DE RECUPERACIÓN INTENSIFICADA DEDICADO A PACIENTES DE EDAD AVANZADA DESPUÉS DE CIRUGÍA COLORECTAL: El Programa de Recuperación Intensificada es un enfoque de atención multimodal, multidisciplinaria y basada en evidencia para reducir el estrés quirúrgico perioperatorio, disminuir la morbilidad y la estancia hospitalaria, y mejorar la recuperación después de la cirugía. Este programa puede ser más beneficioso para las personas mayores (≥70 años), pero pocas series han investigado esta pregunta. OBJETIVO Viabilidad y eficiencia del Programa de Recuperación Intensificada dedicado en personas de edad avanzada en comparación con la atención estándar. DISEÑO:: Este fue un estudio controlado, aleatorizado, sin método ciego. ESCENARIO Este estudio se realizó en un único hospital universitario de alto volumen. PACIENTES Un total de 150 pacientes de edad avanzada elegibles sometidos a cirugía colorrectal electiva fueron incluidos. INTERVENCIONES Recuperación Intensificada después de cirugía electiva colorrectal en pacientes de edad avanzada. PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO El resultado primario fue la morbilidad postoperatoria a 30 días. Los resultados adicionales incluyeron estancia hospitalaria, reingreso, dolor postoperatorio, consumo de opioides, preservación de la independencia y cumplimiento del protocolo. RESULTADOS El Programa de Recuperación Intensificada reduce la morbilidad postoperatoria según la clasificación de Clavien-Dindo en un 47% en comparación con la atención estándar (35% vs 65%; p = 0.0003), número total de complicaciones (54 vs 118; p = 0.0003) y complicaciones infecciosas (13 vs 29; p = 0.001). No se registró ninguna fuga anastomótica en el grupo de Recuperación Intensificada frente a 5 para el grupo estándar (p = 0.01). El Programa de Recuperación Intensificada dio como resultado una estancia hospitalaria más corta (7 contra 12 días; p = 0.003) y una mejor conservación de la independencia (alta hospitalaria: 87% vs 67%; p = 0.005). Se pudo lograr un alto cumplimiento del protocolo del 77.2% en esta población. De acuerdo con el análisis multivariable, el Programa de Recuperación Intensificada se asoció fuertemente con la reducción de morbilidad (OR = 0.23; IC 95%: 0.09-0.57; p = 0.001), menos complicaciones graves (OR = 0.36; IC 95%: 0.15-0.84; p = 0.02) y estancia hospitalaria más corta (OR = 2.07; IC 95%: 1.33-3.22; p = 0.001). LIMITACIONES Las limitaciones fueron un centro único de reclutamiento y la imposibilidad de que los pacientes o el profesional de la salud tuvieran cegamiento debido a la naturaleza de este programa multimodal. CONCLUSIONES El Programa de recuperación Intensificada es seguro y mejora la recuperación postoperatoria en pacientes de edad avanzada, con menor morbilidad, menor estancia hospitalaria y mejor mantenimiento de la independencia. Por lo tanto, debe considerarse como un estándar de atención para la cirugía colorrectal electiva en pacientes de edad avanzada. Vea el Resumen en video en http://links.lww.com/DCR/A981.
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van Dellen J, Carapeti EA, Darakhshan AA, Datta V, George ML, McCorkell S, Williams AB. Intrinsic predictors of prolonged length of stay in a colorectal enhanced recovery pathway: a prospective cohort study and multivariate analysis. Colorectal Dis 2019; 21:1079-1089. [PMID: 31095879 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM This was a prospective cohort study to determine the intrinsic non-modifiable factors influencing length of stay (LOS) in unselected consecutive patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery within an enhanced recovery pathway. METHODS This study interrogated a prospective database of consecutive elective procedures from October 2006 to April 2011 at a tertiary referral academic hospital in the UK to identify independent predictors of prolonged length of stay (pLOS). pLOS was defined as longer than median length of stay (mLOS). Differences in determinants were identified in three groups of increasing operative complexity. RESULTS In all, 872 procedures were identified and ranged from a simple ileostomy reversal to complex total pelvic exenteration. Preoperative anaemia and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Grade III+ predicted pLOS in stoma reversal surgery patients (n = 191, mLOS 4 days). In colonic and small bowel surgery (n = 444, mLOS 8 days), an open procedure, new stoma formation, planned critical care admission and ASA III+ predicted pLOS. New stoma formation and planned critical care admission predicted pLOS in patients undergoing pelvic rectal surgery (n = 237, mLOS 11 days). pLOS was associated with significantly higher morbidity across Dindo-Clavien grades and a longer time to postoperative functional recovery and discharge. CONCLUSIONS Operative complexity is associated with longer LOS even with an established enhanced recovery pathway in place. Intrinsic non-modifiable predictors of pLOS differ with operative complexity, and this should be taken into account when planning benchmarking and research across units.
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- J van Dellen
- King's College London, London, UK.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthetics, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate if a preoperative wellness bundle significantly decreases the risk of hospital acquired infections (HAI). BACKGROUND HAI threaten patient outcomes and are a significant burden to the healthcare system. Preoperative wellness efforts may significantly decrease the risk of infections. METHODS A group of 12,396 surgical patients received a wellness bundle in a roller bag during preoperative screening at an urban academic medical center. The wellness bundle consisted of a chlorhexidine bath solution, immuno-nutrition supplements, incentive spirometer, topical mupirocin for the nostrils, and smoking cessation information. Study staff performed structured patient interviews, observations, and standardized surveys at key intervals throughout the perioperative period. Statistics compare HAI outcomes of patients in the wellness program to a nonintervention group using the Fisher's exact test, logistic regression, and Poisson regression. RESULTS Patients in the nonintervention and intervention groups were similar in demographics, comorbidity, and type of operations. Compliance with each element was high (80% mupirocin, 72% immuno-nutrition, 71% chlorhexidine bath, 67% spirometer). The intervention group had statistically significant reductions in surgical site infections, Clostridium difficile, catheter associated urinary tract infections, and patient safety indicator 90. CONCLUSIONS A novel, preoperative, patient-centered wellness program dramatically reduced HAI in surgical patients at an urban academic medical center.
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Emergency Surgery for Obstructive Colon Cancer in Elderly Patients: Results of a Multicentric Cohort of the French National Surgical Association. Dis Colon Rectum 2019; 62:941-951. [PMID: 31283592 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although elderly patients constitute most of the patients undergoing surgery for obstructed colon cancer, available data in the literature are very limited. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess the management and outcomes of elderly patients treated for obstructed colon cancer. DESIGN This was a multicenter, retrospective cohort study. SETTINGS Between 2000 and 2015, 2325 patients managed for an obstructed colon cancer in member centers of the French National Surgical Association were identified. Data were collected by each center on a voluntary basis after institutional approval. Bowel obstruction was defined clinically and confirmed by imaging. PATIENTS Three age groups were defined, including patients <75 years, 75 to 84 years, and ≥85 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Postoperative and oncologic results in elderly patients with an obstructed colon cancer were measured. Relative survival was calculated as the ratio of the overall survival with the survival that would have been expected based on the corresponding general population. INTERVENTIONS A total of 302 patients (13%) underwent colonic stent insertion, and 1992 (87%) underwent surgery as emergency procedure. RESULTS A total of 2294 patients were analyzed (<75 y, n = 1200 (52%); 75-84 y, n = 650 (28%); and ≥85 y, n = 444 (20%)). Elderly patients were more likely to be women (p < 0.0001), to have proximal colon cancer (p < 0.0001), and to have a higher incidence of comorbidities (p < 0.0001). The use of colonic stent or the type of surgery was identical regardless of age. In patients with resected colon cancer, elderly patients had less stage IV disease (p < 0.0001). The absence of tumor resection (p < 0.0001) and definitive stoma rate increased with age (p < 0.0001). Postoperative mortality and morbidity were significantly higher in elderly patients (p < 0.0001), but surgical morbidity was similar across age groups (p = 0.60). Postoperative morbidity was correlated to the 6-month mortality rate in elderly (p < 0.0001). Overall and disease-free survivals were significantly lower in more elderly patients (p < 0.0001) but relative survival was not (p = 0.09). LIMITATIONS It is quite difficult to know how to interpret these data as a whole, given the inherent bias in the study population, lack of ability to stratify by performance status, and long study period duration. CONCLUSIONS Elderly patients have high morbidity with lower survival in the highest age ranges of elderly subgroups. These data should be considered when deciding on an operative approach. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A964.
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Fagard K, Wolthuis A, D'Hoore A, Verhaegen M, Tournoy J, Flamaing J, Deschodt M. A systematic review of the intervention components, adherence and outcomes of enhanced recovery programmes in older patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. BMC Geriatr 2019; 19:157. [PMID: 31170933 PMCID: PMC6555702 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1158-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Enhanced recovery programmes (ERPs) aim to attenuate the surgical stress response and accelerate recovery after surgery, but are not specifically designed for older patients. The objective of this study was to review the components, adherence and outcomes of ERPs in older patients (≥65 years) undergoing elective colorectal surgery. Methods Pubmed, Embase and Cinahl were searched between 2000 and 2017 for randomised and non-randomised controlled trials, before-after studies, and observational studies. The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated using the MINORS quality assessment. The review was performed and reported according to the PRISMA guidelines. Results Twenty-one studies, including 3495 ERP patients aged ≥65 years, were identified. The ERPs consisted of a median of 13 intervention components. Adherence rates were reported in 9 studies and were the highest (≥80%) for pre-admission counselling, no bowel preparation, limited pre-operative fasting, antithrombotic and antimicrobial prophylaxis, no nasogastric tube, active warming, and limited intra-operative fluids. The median post-operative length of stay was 6 days. The median post-operative morbidity rate (Clavien-Dindo I-IV) was 23.5% in-hospital and 29.8% at 30 days. The in-hospital post-operative mortality rate was 0% in most studies and amounted to a median of 1.4% at 30 days. The median 30-day readmission rate was 4.9% and the median reoperation rate was 5.0%. Conclusions ERPs in older patients were in accordance with the ERP consensus guidelines. Although the number of intervention components applied increased over time, outcomes in earlier and later studies remained comparable. Adherence rates were under-reported. Future studies should explore adherence and age-related factors, such as frailty profile, that could influence adherence. Trial registration PROSPERO 2018 CRD42018084756. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12877-019-1158-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Katleen Fagard
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Abdominal Surgical Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Abdominal Surgical Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesia, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing (CHROMETA), KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing (CHROMETA), KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing (CHROMETA), KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Institute of Nursing Science, Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Seow-En I, Tan WJ, Dorajoo SR, Soh SHL, Law YC, Park SY, Choi GS, Tan WS, Tang CL, Chew MH. Prediction of overall survival following colorectal cancer surgery in elderly patients. World J Gastrointest Surg 2019; 11:247-260. [PMID: 31171956 PMCID: PMC6536886 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i5.247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With advanced age and chronic illness, the life expectancy of a patient with colorectal cancer (CRC) becomes less dependent on the malignant disease and more on their pre-morbid condition. Justifying major surgery for these elderly patients can be challenging. An accurate tool demonstrating post-operative survival probability would be useful for surgeons and their patients.
AIM To integrate clinically significant prognostic factors relevant to elective colorectal surgery in the elderly into a validated pre-operative scoring system.
METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, patients aged 70 and above who underwent surgery for CRC at Singapore General Hospital between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2012 were identified from a prospectively maintained database. Patients with evidence of metastatic disease, and those who underwent emergency surgery or had surgery for benign colorectal conditions were excluded from the analysis. The primary outcome was overall 3-year overall survival (OS) following surgery. A multivariate model predicting survival was derived and validated against an equivalent external surgical cohort from Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, South Korea. Statistical analyses were performed using Stata/MP Version 15.1.
RESULTS A total of 1267 patients were identified for analysis. The median post-operative length of stay was 8 [interquartile range (IQR) 6-12] d and median follow-up duration was 47 (IQR 19-75) mo. Median OS was 78 (IQR 65-85) mo. Following multivariate analysis, the factors significant for predicting overall mortality were serum albumin < 35 g/dL, serum carcinoembryonic antigen ≥ 20 µg/L, T stage 3 or 4, moderate tumor cell differentiation or worse, mucinous histology, rectal tumors, and pre-existing chronic obstructive lung disease. Advanced age alone was not found to be significant. The Korean cohort consisted of 910 patients. The Singapore cohort exhibited a poorer OS, likely due to a higher proportion of advanced cancers. Despite the clinicopathologic differences, there was successful validation of the model following recalibration. An interactive online calculator was designed to facilitate post-operative survival prediction, available at http://bit.ly/sgh_crc. The main limitation of the study was selection bias, as patients who had undergone surgery would have tended to be physiologically fitter.
CONCLUSION This novel scoring system generates an individualized survival probability following colorectal resection and can assist in the decision-making process. Validation with an external population strengthens the generalizability of this model.
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- Isaac Seow-En
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore 544886, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Colorectal Cancer Center, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu 702-210, South Korea
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- Colorectal Cancer Center, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu 702-210, South Korea
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore 544886, Singapore
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Enhanced Recovery Program for Colorectal Surgery: a Focus on Elderly Patients Over 75 Years Old. J Gastrointest Surg 2019; 23:587-594. [PMID: 30187323 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3943-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND An enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol can effectively improve perioperative outcomes in surgical patients by reducing complication rates and hospital stay. However, its application in elderly patients has yielded contradictory results. The aim of this study was to evaluate surgical outcomes in a cohort of elderly patients undergoing colorectal resection in our unit before and after the introduction of ERAS. METHODS From 328 patients undergoing colorectal surgery in our unit over a 2-year period (2015-2016), 114 patients ≥ 75 years of age were selected. The patients were categorized according to perioperative treatment as pre-ERAS and ERAS patients (respectively, 53 vs 61 patients), and the groups were compared for statistical purposes. Outcome measures included length of hospital stay, recovery of bowel functions, oral feeding, postoperative complications, and readmissions. Compliance with the ERAS protocol was also measured. RESULTS Groups were homogeneous for all the clinical-surgical variables, with the sole exception of the Charlson index, which was more severe in the ERAS group (p = 0.012). Compared with control patients, ERAS patients reported improved functional recovery (time to first flatus, stool, and oral feeding; p < 0.001). Hospital stay was reduced in ERAS patients overall and by side of resection, excluding rectal procedures. No differences were observed regarding postoperative complications. Of note, an optimal adherence to the protocol was reported, with 79% of items respected. CONCLUSIONS ERAS can be considered safe in elderly patients undergoing colorectal surgery with a high comorbidity index, providing a reduction in hospital stay and improving short-term postoperative outcomes. Finally, the protocol application was feasible, with a high adherence to the items in this subset of patients.
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Gülcü B, Yılmazlar T, Işık Ö, Öztürk E. Colorectal cancer surgery in octogenarians. Turk J Surg 2018; 34:271-275. [PMID: 30248298 DOI: 10.5152/turkjsurg.2018.4018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The incidence of colorectal cancer becomes higher among octogenarians as the life expectancy increases. Whether advanced age is a risk factor for colorectal surgery is a matter of debate. In the present study, the clinical results of octogenarians who underwent colorectal cancer surgery are discussed to find an answer to this question. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data of 63 octogenarians who were operated in a tertiary colorectal surgery department between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013 were reviewed retrospectively. Demographic data and preoperative, peroperative, and postoperative parameters were evaluated. RESULTS Overall, 57.2% of the patients were men. The median age was 81 (80-89) years. Cancer was located at the right colon in 17.5%, left colon in 50.8%, and rectum in 31.7%. Eleven patients underwent emergency surgery (17.5%). The most common surgical procedure was low anterior resection in elective (22.2%) and Hartmann's procedure in the emergency setting (9.5%). Stoma creation was more frequent among patients undergoing emergency procedures (42% vs. 6.8%; p=0.0018). Histopathological diagnosis was adenocarcinoma in 90.5% of the patients, and 34.9% of the patients had stage IIIB disease. Surgical morbidity was significantly higher among patients who underwent rectal resection (66% vs. 10.2%; p=0.0124). Medical morbidity was observed in 10 (15.9%) patients. Preoperative blood transfusion was a risk factor for morbidity (83.4% vs. 29.8%; p=0.0170). Length of total hospital stay was 14 (3-39) days. Surgical (p=0.0004) and medical (p=0.0288) morbidity prolonged the length of total hospital stay. The overall mortality rate was 1.6%. CONCLUSION Colorectal surgery may be safely performed in octogenarians with acceptable morbidity and mortality in specialized centers.
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- Barış Gülcü
- Department of General Surgery, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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Tejedor P, Pastor C, Gonzalez-Ayora S, Ortega-Lopez M, Guadalajara H, Garcia-Olmo D. Short-term outcomes and benefits of ERAS program in elderly patients undergoing colorectal surgery: a case-matched study compared to conventional care. Int J Colorectal Dis 2018; 33:1251-1258. [PMID: 29721734 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-018-3057-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to evaluate the benefits of implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in elderly patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. METHODS A retrospective non-randomized cohort study was conducted from September 2012 to December 2016. We included patients ≥ 70 years undergoing elective colorectal surgery. Outcome measures, compliance with interventions, and postoperative complications of patients treated under ERAS were case-matched (based on gender, age, type of surgery, and the presence/absence of a temporal stoma) to a retrospective group of patients ≥ 70 years treated under conventional care. RESULTS A total of 312 patients (156 ERAS vs. 156 non-ERAS) were included in the study. The ERAS group had a significant reduction of grade III/IV Dindo-Clavien's postoperative complications when compared with conventional care. ERAS had a positive effect in reducing anastomotic leakage (14.7% non-ERAS vs. 9%) and postoperative mortality (11.5% non-ERAS vs. 1.9% ERAS; p = 0.001). A reduction of 2 days in length of hospital stay was achieved after implementing ERAS (8 (6.75) vs. 6 (5.25); p < 0.0001), while readmission rates remained unaffected. The average of global compliance (GC) with all ERAS interventions was 42%. GC was significantly lower in patients with permanent/temporary stomas and in patients in whom an open approach was performed. CONCLUSION In our experience, ERAS should be implemented without reservations in elderly patients expecting the same goals and benefits as with other age groups. Barriers in achieving a high compliance rate are common and will require a great effort in patient's education, an intensive perioperative care, and sometimes a change in the surgeons' practice.
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- Patricia Tejedor
- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Madrid, Spain
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Cabellos Olivares M, Labalde Martínez M, Torralba M, Rodríguez Fraile JR, Atance Martínez JC. C-reactive protein as a marker of the systemic inflammatory response to surgery reduction within an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in elective colorectal surgery of the elderly: A prospective cohort study. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/1744-1633.12319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Department of Internal Medicine; University Hospital of Guadalajara; Guadalajara Spain
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Wang LH, Zhu RF, Gao C, Wang SL, Shen LZ. Application of enhanced recovery after gastric cancer surgery: An updated meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:1562-1578. [PMID: 29662294 PMCID: PMC5897860 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i14.1562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 03/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To provide an updated assessment of the safety and efficacy of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in elective gastric cancer (GC) surgery.
METHODS PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, World Health Organization International Trial Register, and Cochrane Library were searched up to June 2017 for all available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing ERAS protocols and standard care (SC) in GC surgery. Thirteen RCTs, with a total of 1092 participants, were analyzed in this study, of whom 545 underwent ERAS protocols and 547 received SC treatment.
RESULTS No significant difference was observed between ERAS and control groups regarding total complications (P = 0.88), mortality (P = 0.50) and reoperation (P = 0.49). The incidence of pulmonary infection was significantly reduced (P = 0.03) following gastrectomy. However, the readmission rate after GC surgery nearly tripled under ERAS (P = 0.009). ERAS protocols significantly decreased the length of postoperative hospital stay (P < 0.00001) and medical costs (P < 0.00001), and accelerated bowel function recovery, as measured by earlier time to the first flatus (P = 0.0004) and the first defecation (P < 0.0001). Moreover, ERAS protocols were associated with a lower level of serum inflammatory response, higher serum albumin, and superior short-term quality of life (QOL).
CONCLUSION Collectively, ERAS results in accelerated convalescence, reduction of surgical stress and medical costs, improved nutritional status, and better QOL for GC patients. However, high-quality multicenter RCTs with large samples and long-term follow-up are needed to more precisely evaluate ERAS in radical gastrectomy.
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- Liu-Hua Wang
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Yizheng People’s Hospital, Yangzhou 211400, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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Jakobsson J, Idvall E, Kumlien C. Patient characteristics and surgery-related factors associated with patient-reported recovery at 1 and 6 months after colorectal cancer surgery. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2017; 26. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- J. Jakobsson
- Faculty of Health and Society; Department of Care Science; Malmö University; Malmö Sweden
- Department of Surgery; Skåne University Hospital; Malmö Sweden
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- Faculty of Health and Society; Department of Care Science; Malmö University; Malmö Sweden
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- Faculty of Health and Society; Department of Care Science; Malmö University; Malmö Sweden
- Department of Vascular Diseases; Skåne University Hospital; Malmö Sweden
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Pirrera B, Lucchi A, Gabbianelli C, Alagna V, Martorelli G, Berti P, Panzini I, Fabbri E, Garulli G. E.R.A.S. pathway in colorectal surgery in elderly: Our experience: A retrospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2017; 43:101-106. [PMID: 28483663 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Revised: 04/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Numerous geriatric patients develop colorectal disease. Elderly patients are often considered high-risk surgical candidates. Enhanced recovery after surgery (E.R.A.S.) has been proven to be beneficial for patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate the results of an ERAS protocol in older patients that underwent colorectal surgery compared to younger patients. METHOD In the period between January 2010 to December 2015 a total of 589 patients underwent elective colorectal surgical interventions treated within the E.R.A.S pathway: 211 patients younger than 65 years, 175 patients aged from 66 years to 75 years, and 203 patients older than 75 years. End point of interest were postoperative complications, 90-day mortality, length of hospital stay and readmission within 30 days. RESULTS Significant differences between the three groups were observed for comorbidities (p:0.001); in particular older patients had significantly more diabetes, renal, cardiac, and respiratory diseases, ASA (p < 0.001), presence of malignancy (p < 0.001). However there were not differences between the groups in surgical procedures (p = 0.095), operative time (p = 0.823), anastomotic leakage (p = 0.960), hospital stay (p = 0.081), readmission rate (p = 0.904), 90-days mortality (p = 0.183) and morbidity (p = 0.973) in accordance with Clavien-Dindo classification. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that advanced age in E.R.A.S. pathway is not a predictive factor of morbidity, readmission within 30 days and 90-day mortality. CONCLUSION There was no significant difference in morbidity, 90-day mortality, length of stay or readmission rate in patients aged over 75 years compared with younger patients. Old age does not represent a contraindication to the implementation of the E.R.A.S protocol in patients that underwent colorectal surgery. WHAT DOES THIS PAPER ADD TO THE EXISTING LITERATURE?: In the literature there are not many studies that address the impact of older age in the treatment of colorectal disease in an ERAS program. The aging of the population raises new questions in the management of the colorectal surgery in the elderly. ERAS pathway has been proven to be beneficial for patients, which results in a reduction of postoperative morbidity. Compared to what is reported in the literature this study confirms that ERAS program in colorectal surgery can be applied in older patients with no significant difference in morbidity, 90-day mortality, length of stay or readmission rate compared with younger.
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- Basilio Pirrera
- General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ceccarini Hospital, Riccione, Italy.
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- General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ceccarini Hospital, Riccione, Italy
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- General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ceccarini Hospital, Riccione, Italy
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- General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ceccarini Hospital, Riccione, Italy
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- General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ceccarini Hospital, Riccione, Italy
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- General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ceccarini Hospital, Riccione, Italy
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- General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ceccarini Hospital, Riccione, Italy
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- General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ceccarini Hospital, Riccione, Italy
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- General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ceccarini Hospital, Riccione, Italy
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Forsmo HM, Erichsen C, Rasdal A, Körner H, Pfeffer F. Enhanced Recovery After Colorectal Surgery (ERAS) in Elderly Patients Is Feasible and Achieves Similar Results as in Younger Patients. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2017; 3:2333721417706299. [PMID: 28516129 PMCID: PMC5419065 DOI: 10.1177/2333721417706299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Aim: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal approach that aims to optimize perioperative treatment. Whether elderly patients receiving colorectal surgery can adhere to and benefit from an ERAS approach is uncertain. The aim of this study was to compare patients in different age groups participating in an ERAS program. Method: In this substudy of a randomized controlled trial, we analyzed the interventional ERAS arm of adult patients eligible for laparoscopic or open colorectal resection with regard to the importance of age. Patients were divided into three groups based on age: ≤65 years (n = 79), 66-79 years (n = 56), and ≥80 years (n = 19). The primary end point was total postoperative hospital stay (THS). Secondary end points were postoperative hospital stay, postoperative complications, postoperative C-reactive protein levels, readmission rate, mortality, and patient adherence to the different ERAS elements. All parameters and measuring the adherence to the ERAS protocol were recorded before surgery, on the day of the operation, and daily until discharge. Results: There were no significant differences in length of THS between age groups (≤65 years, median 5 [range 2-47] days; 66-79 years, median 5.5 [range 2-36] days; ≥80 years, median 7 [range 3-50] days; p = .53). All secondary outcomes were similar between age groups. Patient adherence to the ERAS protocol was as good in the elderly as it was in the younger patients. Conclusion: Elderly patients adhered to and benefited from an ERAS program, similar to their younger counterparts.
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- University of Bergen, Norway.,Stavanger University Hospital, Norway
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- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,University of Bergen, Norway
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Sibbern T, Bull Sellevold V, Steindal SA, Dale C, Watt-Watson J, Dihle A. Patients’ experiences of enhanced recovery after surgery: a systematic review of qualitative studies. J Clin Nurs 2017; 26:1172-1188. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Tonje Sibbern
- Diakonhjemmet University College; Institute of Nursing and Health; Oslo Norway
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- Diakonhjemmet University College; Institute of Nursing and Health; Oslo Norway
- Lovisenberg Diaconal University College; Oslo Norway
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing; University of Toronto; Toronto ON Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing; University of Toronto; Toronto ON Canada
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- Diakonhjemmet University College; Institute of Nursing and Health; Oslo Norway
- Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences; Oslo Norway
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Uptake of enhanced recovery practices by SAGES members: a survey. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:3519-3526. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5378-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Accepted: 11/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Launay-Savary MV, Mathonnet M, Theissen A, Ostermann S, Raynaud-Simon A, Slim K. Are enhanced recovery programs in colorectal surgery feasible and useful in the elderly? A systematic review of the literature. J Visc Surg 2016; 154:29-35. [PMID: 27842907 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2016.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced recovery programs (ERP) are no longer questionable in the management of patients undergoing surgery. However, there is some doubt as to their feasibility and efficacy in the elderly. Our goal was to systematically review the evidence-based literature concerning the feasibility of ERP in elderly patients undergoing colorectal surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS The PubMed and Cochrane Database for systematic reviews as well as the "grey" literature between 2000 and 2015 were sought. Articles were selected if they compared ERP in elderly patients to ERP in young patients (feasibility) or compared ERP to traditional post-operative management in the elderly (efficacy). RESULTS Sixteen articles were identified according to the inclusion criteria. All showed that an ERP was feasible in the elderly although post-operative morbidity was higher compared to younger patients. Compared to traditional management, ERP was effective since it decreased (as in the young) the overall rate of complications and thus the duration of hospital stay. There were not enough data on the degree of implementation of ERP and the medico-economic aspects to come to any formal conclusions. CONCLUSION This comprehensive systematic review of the literature showed that ERP was feasible and effective in the elderly undergoing colorectal surgery. Protocols should be adapted to the particular aspects of this population. Future research should target pre-operative evaluation and the place of pre-habilitation in geriatric ERP.
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Limoges, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace, Monaco
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Clinique de la Colline Hirslanden, Genève, Suisse
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- Service de Gériatrie, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Bichat, Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Estaing, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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Messenger DE, Curtis NJ, Jones A, Jones EL, Smart NJ, Francis NK. Factors predicting outcome from enhanced recovery programmes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a systematic review. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:2050-2071. [PMID: 27631314 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5205-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To perform a systematic review of published literature for the factors reported to predict outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes following laparoscopic colorectal surgery. BACKGROUND ERAS programmes and the use of laparoscopy have been widely adopted in colorectal surgery bringing short-term patient benefit. However, there is a minority of patients that do not benefit from these strategies and their identification is not well characterised. The factors that underpin outcomes from ERAS programmes for laparoscopic patients are not understood. METHODS A systematic search of the MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane databases was conducted to identify suitable articles published between 2000 and 2015. The search strategy captured terms for ERAS, colorectal resection, prediction and outcome measures. RESULTS Thirty-four studies containing 10,861 laparoscopic resections were included. Thirty-one (91 %) studies were confined to elective cases. Predictive analysis of outcome was most frequently based on length of stay (LOS), morbidity and readmission which were the main outcome measures of 29 (85 %), 26 (76 %) and 18 (53 %) of the included studies, respectively. Forty-seven percentage of included studies investigated the impact of ERAS programme compliance on these outcomes. Reduced protocol compliance was the most frequently identified modifiable predictive factor for adverse LOS, morbidity and readmission. CONCLUSION Protocol compliance is the most frequently reported predictive factor for outcomes of ERAS programmes following laparoscopic colorectal resection. Reduced compliance increases LOS, morbidity and readmission to hospital. The impact of compliance with individual ERAS protocol elements is insufficiently studied, and the lack of a standardised framework for evaluating ERAS programmes makes it difficult to draw definite conclusions about which factors exert the greatest impact on outcome after laparoscopic colorectal resection.
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- David E Messenger
- Colorectal Surgical Unit, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8HW, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, 22-28 Princess Road West, Leicester, LE1 6TP, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK.
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Predicting opportunities to increase utilization of laparoscopy for colon cancer. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:1855-1862. [PMID: 27572064 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5185-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2016] [Accepted: 08/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite proven safety and efficacy, rates of minimally invasive approaches for colon cancer remain low in the USA. Given the known benefits, investigating the root causes of underutilization and methods to increase laparoscopy is warranted. Our goal was to develop a predictive model of factors impacting use of laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer. METHODS The Premier Hospital Database was reviewed for elective colorectal resections for colon cancer (2009-2014). Patients were identified by ICD-9-CM diagnosis code and then stratified into open or laparoscopic approaches by ICD-9-CM procedure codes. An adjusted multivariate logistic regression model identified variables predictive of use of laparoscopy for colon cancer. RESULTS A total of 24,245 patients were included-12,523 (52 %) laparoscopic and 11,722 (48 %) open. General surgeons performed the majority of all procedures (77.99 % open, 71.60 % laparoscopic). Overall use of laparoscopy increased from 48.94 to 52.03 % over the study period (p < 0.0001). Patients with private insurance were more likely to have laparoscopy compared with Medicare patients (adjusted odds ratio (OR) 1.089, 95 % CI [1.004, 1.181], p = 0.0388). Higher volume of surgeons (OR 3.518, 95 % CI [2.796, 4.428], p < 0.0001) and larger hospitals by bed size were more likely to approach colon cancer laparoscopically. Colorectal surgeons were 32 % more likely to approach a case laparoscopically than general surgeons (OR 1.315, 95 % CI [1.222, 1.415], p < 0.0001). Teaching hospitals, hospitals in the Midwest, and hospitals with less than 500 beds were less likely to use laparoscopy. CONCLUSIONS There are patient, provider, and hospital characteristics that can be identified preoperatively to predict who will undergo surgery for colon cancer using laparoscopy. However, additional patients may be eligible for laparoscopy based on patient-level characteristics. These results have implications for regionalization and increasing teaching of MIS. Recognizing and addressing these variables with training and recruiting could increase use of minimally invasive approaches, with the associated clinical and financial benefits.
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Poor nutritional status is associated with other geriatric domain impairments and adverse postoperative outcomes in onco-geriatric surgical patients - A multicentre cohort study. Eur J Surg Oncol 2016; 42:1009-17. [PMID: 27157495 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2016.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Revised: 03/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nutritional status (NS), though frequently affected in onco-geriatric patients, is no standard part of a geriatric assessment. The aim of this study was to analyse the association between a preoperatively impaired NS and geriatric domain impairments and adverse postoperative outcomes in onco-geriatric surgical patients. METHODS 309 patients ≥70 years undergoing surgery for solid tumours were prospectively recruited. Nine screening tools were preoperatively administered as part of a geriatric assessment. NS was based on BMI, weight loss and food intake. Odds ratio's (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were estimated using logistic regression analysis. The occurrence of 30-day adverse postoperative outcomes was recorded. RESULTS At a median age of 76 years, 107 patients (34.6%) had an impaired NS. Decreased performance status and depression were associated with an impaired NS, when adjusted for tumour characteristics and comorbidities (ORPS>1 3.46; 95% CI 1.56-7.67. ORGDS>5 2.11; 95% CI 1.05-4.26). An impaired NS was an independent predictor for major complications (OR 3.3; 95% CI 1.6-6.8). Ten out of 11 patients who deceased had an impaired NS. CONCLUSION An impaired NS is prevalent in onco-geriatric patients considered to be fit for surgery. It is associated with decreased performance status and depression. An impaired NS is a predictor for adverse postoperative outcomes. NS should be incorporated in a geriatric assessment.
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Braga M. The 2015 ESPEN Arvid Wretlind lecture. Evolving concepts on perioperative metabolism and support. Clin Nutr 2016; 35:7-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2015.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Revised: 10/26/2015] [Accepted: 12/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Okamura R, Hida K, Hasegawa S, Sakai Y, Hamada M, Yasui M, Hinoi T, Watanabe M. Impact of intraoperative blood loss on morbidity and survival after radical surgery for colorectal cancer patients aged 80 years or older. Int J Colorectal Dis 2016; 31:327-34. [PMID: 26412248 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-015-2405-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the effect of intraoperative blood loss (IBL) on short- and long-term outcomes of colorectal cancer surgery for very elderly patients. METHODS We acquired the data of consecutive patients aged 80 years or older who underwent elective radical surgery for stage I to III colorectal cancer between January 2003 and December 2007 in 41 institutions. The patients were divided into high and low IBL groups, and the differences in postoperative morbidity and survival between the two groups were primarily assessed. Eleven factors were treated as potential confounders in multivariate analyses. RESULTS A total of 1554 patients were eligible for this study, with an age range of 80-103 years. Median IBL was 71 ml (interquartile range, 25 to 200 ml), and 412 patients had IBL ≥200 ml. Morbidity was 46% among patients with IBL ≥200 ml, compared with 30 % among those with IBL <200 ml (p < 0.001). Patients with IBL ≥200 ml had worse overall survival rates and recurrence-free survival rates at 1, 3, and 5 years than those with IBL <200 ml. In multivariate analyses, IBL ≥200 ml was identified as an independent risk factor for postoperative adverse events (odds ratio (OR) 1.41, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.08 to 1.86), overall survival (hazard ratio (HR) 1.34, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.72), and recurrence-free survival (HR 1.29, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.62). CONCLUSION The degree of IBL is significantly associated with postoperative morbidity and survival in very elderly colorectal cancer patients.
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- Ryosuke Okamura
- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawara-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kochi Health Sciences Center, Kochi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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Gonzalez-Ayora S, Pastor C, Guadalajara H, Ramirez JM, Royo P, Redondo E, Arroyo A, Moya P, Garcia-Olmo D. Enhanced recovery care after colorectal surgery in elderly patients. Compliance and outcomes of a multicenter study from the Spanish working group on ERAS. Int J Colorectal Dis 2016; 31:1625-31. [PMID: 27378580 PMCID: PMC4988997 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-016-2621-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/20/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) programs have proven to reduce morbidity and hospital stay in colorectal surgery. However, the feasibility of these programs in elderly patients has been questioned. The aim of this study is to assess the implementation and outcomes of an ERAS program for colorectal cancer in elderly patients. METHODS This is a multicenter observational study of a cohort of elderly patients undergoing colorectal surgery within an ERAS program. A total of 188 consecutive patients over 70 years who underwent elective colorectal surgery within an ERAS program at three institutions during a 2-year period were included. The compliance with the ERAS protocol interventions was measure. Complications were evaluated according to Clavien-Dindo classification. Data on length of stay and readmission rates were analyzed. RESULTS Early intake and early mobilization were the most successfully carried out interventions. There was a global compliance rate of 56 % of patients for whom compliance was achieved with all measured interventions. The median hospital length of stay was 6 days. Almost 60 % of patients had no complications, 24 % had minor complications while 13 % had major complications; of them, 8 % patients were reoperated. The readmission rate was 6.4 %. CONCLUSIONS ERAS after colorectal surgery in elderly patients presents as safe and feasible based on good reported outcomes of compliance rates, complications, readmissions, and needs for reoperation.
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- Santiago Gonzalez-Ayora
- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Fundacion Jimenez-Diaz, Reyes Catolicos Ave #2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Fundacion Jimenez-Diaz, Reyes Catolicos Ave #2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Fundacion Jimenez-Diaz, Reyes Catolicos Ave #2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital Clinico Universitario, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital Clinico Universitario, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital Clinico Universitario, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital General Universitario, Elche, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital General Universitario, Elche, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Fundacion Jimenez-Diaz, Reyes Catolicos Ave #2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Jakobsson J, Idvall E, Wann-Hansson C. General health and state anxiety in patients recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. J Adv Nurs 2015; 72:328-38. [PMID: 26554384 DOI: 10.1111/jan.12841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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AIM To describe and compare general health and state anxiety before surgery and up to 6 months after surgery in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing elective rectal resection, abdominoperineal resection or colonic resection in an enhanced recovery context. BACKGROUND Little is known about patient-reported health and anxiety after colorectal cancer surgery in an enhanced recovery context. DESIGN A prospective cohort study. METHODS Data were collected from October 2011-February 2013. The questionnaires - EuroQol 5-Dimensions 3-Levels and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory - were answered before surgery, at discharge and 1 and 6 months after surgery. Data were analysed using inferential statistics to describe differences between groups of patients (Kruskal-Wallis test) and between assessments within groups (Friedman's anova). RESULTS Patients (N = 105), divided into three groups based on surgical procedure, showed a high health index and a low state anxiety in all assessments without differences between the groups. Patients considered for abdominoperineal resection rated their pre-operative health as significantly higher than patients after rectal and colonic resections did. Within groups, patients recovering from abdominoperineal resection and rectal resection deteriorated significantly in health index 1 month after surgery. However, after 6 months they had improved again. After colonic resection, patients improved significantly in self-rated health and anxiety 1 month after surgery with no further discernible improvement after 6 months. CONCLUSION The study showed that patients generally had a high level of health and a low level of anxiety throughout the study period. Only a few differences occurred between assessments within groups.
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- Department of Care Science, Malmö University, Sweden.,Department of Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Care Science, Malmö University, Sweden.,Department of Intensive Care and Perioperative Medicine, Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Feasibility of Fast-Track Surgery in Elderly Patients with Gastric Cancer. J Gastrointest Surg 2015; 19:1391-8. [PMID: 25943912 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-015-2839-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 04/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the role of the fast-track surgery (FTS) program in elderly patients (aged ≥75 years) who underwent open surgery for gastric cancer (GC) in China. METHODS A total of 256 patients with GC were randomly assigned to four groups, each of which consisted of 64 cases: the 45-74-year-old age group was subdivided into the FTS-1 group and the conventional care (CC)-1 group, and the 75-89-year-old age group was subdivided into the FTS-2 group and the CC-2 group. All patients underwent open gastrectomy by the same experienced surgical team. We compared the differences between the pairs of groups in different age ranges with respect to the postoperative recovery index, complications, and medical costs. RESULTS Compared with the CC-1 group, the FTS-1 group exhibited earlier postoperative flatus, a shorter postoperative hospital stay, lower medical costs, and a decreased incidence of sore throat (P = 0.010, P = 0.000, P = 0.000, and P = 0.019, respectively). Compared with the CC-2 group, the FTS-2 group had more nausea and vomiting, stomach retention, and intestinal obstruction, as well as a higher readmission rate (P = 0.015, P = 0.011, P = 0.041, and P = 0.013, respectively). CONCLUSION The application of FTS can significantly speed up postoperative rehabilitation, shorten the hospitalization time, and lower the medical costs for 45-74-year-old GC patients, but this procedure does not show the same benefits for elderly patients. These findings suggest that we should carefully consider whether the FTS program should be applied to elderly patients with GC.
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Greco M, Capretti G, Beretta L, Gemma M, Pecorelli N, Braga M. Enhanced recovery program in colorectal surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. World J Surg 2015; 38:1531-41. [PMID: 24368573 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-013-2416-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 578] [Impact Index Per Article: 64.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Meta-analyses in the literature show that enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is associated with lower morbidity rate and shorter hospital stay after elective colorectal surgery. However, a recent Cochrane review did not indicate the ERAS pathway as being the new standard of care due to the limited number of published trials, together with their poor quality. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the impact of the ERAS pathway on overall morbidity, single postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, and readmission rate following colorectal surgery. METHODS We searched BioMedCentral, PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) for RCTs comparing the ERAS pathway to conventional perioperative care. No language restrictions were considered. A quality score was calculated for each trial included. RESULTS A total of 2,376 patients in 16 RCTs were included in the analysis. The ERAS pathway was associated with a reduction of overall morbidity [relative ratio (RR) = 0.60, (95 % CI 0.46-0.76)], particularly with respect to nonsurgical complications [RR = 0.40, (95 % CI 0.27-0.61)]. The reduction of surgical complications was not significant [RR = 0.76, (95 % CI 0.54-1.08)]. The ERAS pathway shortened hospital stay (WMD = -2.28 days [95 % CI -3.09 to -1.47]), without increasing readmission rate. CONCLUSIONS The ERAS pathway reduced overall morbidity rates and shortened the length of hospital stay, without increasing readmission rates. A significant reduction in nonsurgical complications was evident, while no significant reduction was found for surgical complications.
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- Massimiliano Greco
- Department of Anesthesiology, San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute University, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy,
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Pędziwiatr M, Pisarska M, Wierdak M, Major P, Rubinkiewicz M, Kisielewski M, Matyja M, Lasek A, Budzyński A. The Use of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer – A Comparative Analysis of Patients Aged above 80 and below 55. POLISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2015; 87:565-72. [DOI: 10.1515/pjs-2016-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AbstractAge is one of the principal risk factors for colorectal adenocarcinoma. To date, older patients were believed to achieve worse treatment results in comparison with younger patients due to reduced vital capacity. However, papers have emerged in recent years which confirm that the combination of lap-aroscopy and postoperative care based on the ERAS protocol improves treatment results and may be particularly beneficial also for elderly patients.was to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer in combination with the ERAS protocol in patients aged above 80 and below 55.. The analysis included patients aged above 80 and below 55 undergoing elective laparoscopic colorectal resection for cancer at the 2Group 1 comprised 34 patients and group 2, 43 patients. No differences were found between both groups in terms of gender, BMI, tumour progression or surgical parameters. Older patients typically had higher ASA scores. No statistically significant differences were found with regard to the length hospital stay following surgery (5.4 vs 7 days, p=0.446481), the occurrence of complications (23.5% vs 37.2%, p=0.14579) or hospital readmissions (2.9% vs 2.4%). The degree of compliance with the ERAS protocol in group 1 and 2 was 85.2% and 83.0%, respectively (p=0.482558). Additionally, recovery parameters such as tolerance of oral nutrition (82.4% vs 72.1%, p=0.28628) and mobilisation (94.1% vs 83.7%, p=0.14510) within 24 hours of surgery did not differ among the groups. However, a smaller proportion of older patients required opioids in comparison with younger patients (26.5% vs 55.8%, p=0.00891).Similar levels of compliance with the ERAS protocol may be achieved among patients aged ≥80 and younger patients. When laparoscopy is combined with the ERAS protocol, age does not seem to be a significant factor that could account for worse utcomes. Therefore, older patients should not be excluded from perioperative care based on ERAS principles.
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Bagnall NM, Malietzis G, Kennedy RH, Athanasiou T, Faiz O, Darzi A. A systematic review of enhanced recovery care after colorectal surgery in elderly patients. Colorectal Dis 2014; 16:947-56. [PMID: 25039965 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2014] [Accepted: 05/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIM Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) can decrease complications and reduces hospital stay. Less certain is whether elderly patients can fully adhere to and benefit from ERAS. We aimed to determine the safety, feasibility and efficacy of enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery in patients aged ≥ 65 years old. METHOD A systematic search of Medline, EMBASE and Cochrane was performed to identify (i) studies comparing elderly patients managed with ERAS vs traditional care, (ii) cohort studies of ERAS with results of elderly vs younger patients and (iii) any case series of ERAS in elderly patients. End-points of interest were length of hospital stay, complications, mortality, readmission and re-operation, and ERAS protocol adherence. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included. Two randomized controlled trials demonstrated shorter hospital stay in elderly patients with ERAS compared with elderly patients with non-ERAS (9 vs 13.2 days, P < 0.001; 5.5 vs 7 days, P < 0.0001). Fewer complications occurred with ERAS in both randomized controlled trials (27.4% vs 58.6%, P < 0.0001; 5% vs 21.1%, P = 0.045). The majority of observational studies did not show differences in outcome between elderly and younger patients in terms of hospital stay, morbidity or mortality. Inconsistent findings between cohort studies may reflect the disparities in ERAS protocol definitions or differences in study populations. CONCLUSION ERAS can be safely applied to elderly patients to reduce complications and shorten length of hospital stay. Further studies are required to assess whether elderly patients are able to adhere to, and benefit from, ERAS protocols to the same extent as younger patients.
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, UK
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Vallribera Valls F, Landi F, Espín Basany E, Sánchez García JL, Jiménez Gómez LM, Martí Gallostra M, Salgado Cruz L, Armengol Carrasco M. Laparoscopy-assisted versus open colectomy for treatment of colon cancer in the elderly: morbidity and mortality outcomes in 545 patients. Surg Endosc 2014; 28:3373-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3597-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ugolini G, Ghignone F, Zattoni D, Veronese G, Montroni I. Personalized surgical management of colorectal cancer in elderly population. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:3762-3777. [PMID: 24833841 PMCID: PMC3983435 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i14.3762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2013] [Revised: 12/09/2013] [Accepted: 01/05/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) in the elderly is extremely common but only a few clinicians are familiar with the complexity of issues which present in the geriatric population. In this phase of the life cycle, treatment is frequently suboptimal. Despite the fact that, nowadays, older people tend to be healthier than in previous generations, surgical undertreatment is frequently encountered. On the other hand, surgical overtreatment in the vulnerable or frail patient can lead to unacceptable postoperative outcomes with high mortality or persistent disability. Unfortunately, due to the geriatric patient being traditionally excluded from randomized controlled trials for a variety of factors (heterogeneity, frailty, etc.), there is a dearth of evidence-based clinical guidelines for the management of these patients. The objective of this review was to summarize the most relevant clinical studies available in order to assist clinicians in the management of CRC in the elderly. More than in any other patient group, both surgical and non-surgical management strategies should be carefully individualized in the elderly population affected by CRC. Although cure and sphincter preservation are the primary goals, many other variables need to be taken into account, such as maintenance of cognitive status, independence, life expectancy and quality of life.
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Optimizing cost and short-term outcomes for elderly patients in laparoscopic colonic surgery. Surg Endosc 2013; 27:4463-8. [PMID: 23877762 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-013-3088-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Accepted: 06/20/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Elderly patients often are regarded as high-risk for major abdominal surgery because of a lack of functional reserve and associated medical comorbidities. The goal of this study was to compare the cost of care and short-term outcomes of elderly and nonelderly patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy. Our hypothesis was that elderly patients managed with laparoscopic colorectal surgery and an enhanced recovery protocol (ERP) can realize the same benefits of lower hospital length of stay (LOS) without increasing hospital costs or readmission rates. METHODS Review of a prospective database identified all patients that underwent an elective laparoscopic colectomy from 2009 to 2012. Patients were stratified into elderly (≥70 years old) and nonelderly (<70 years old) cohorts. The main outcome measures were discharge disposition, hospital costs, hospital LOS, and 30-day readmission rates between the laparoscopic and open groups. RESULTS A total of 302 nonelderly (66%) and 153 elderly (34%) patients were included in the analysis. The elderly cohort had significantly higher comorbidities than the nonelderly group. There were no mortalities. Operative variables (procedure time, blood loss, and intraoperative complications) were similar. At discharge, significantly more elderly patients required temporary nursing or home care. There were no significant differences in short-term outcomes of LOS, 30-day readmission rates, or costs for the episode of care between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Combining laparoscopic colectomy with an ERP is cost-effective and results in similar short-term outcomes for the elderly and nonelderly patients. Despite higher comorbidities, elderly patients realized the same benefits of shorter LOS with similar hospital costs and readmission rates.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) largely affects older individuals; almost half of cases occur in patients >75 years old. The incidence increases with advancing age, doubling every 7 years in patients aged ≥50 years. The medical and societal burdens of CRC will probably worsen over the coming decades as the number of older individuals (>70) continues to grow. No evidence-based guidelines are available for this age group, as older patients with CRC are generally excluded from randomized clinical trials and the fit ones who are recruited are not representative of the general elderly population. When feasible, surgery is the most successful treatment option for eradicating the primary lesion, as well as any metastases. The operative risk under elective conditions is not markedly different in older than in younger patients; however, the acute setting is to be avoided as it is associated with high operative death rates. Well-selected older patients can tolerate chemotherapy, but benefits need to be balanced against potentially limited life expectancy and reduced quality of life. The use of combination chemotherapy is an area of much controversy, but this treatment should not necessarily be withheld because of the age of the patient. Careful monitoring of toxicities and early intervention is essential in older patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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- Riccardo A Audisio
- University of Liverpool, St Helens Teaching Hospital, Department of Surgery, Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, Liverpool WA9 3DA, UK.
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