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De Pastena M, Esposito A, Paiella S, Montagnini G, Zingaretti CC, Ramera M, Azzolina D, Gregori D, Kauffmann EF, Giardino A, Moraldi L, Butturini G, Boggi U, Salvia R. Nationwide cost-effectiveness and quality of life analysis of minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy. Surg Endosc 2024:10.1007/s00464-024-10849-0. [PMID: 39164438 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10849-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study analyzed the Quality of Life (QoL) and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic (LDP) versus robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP). METHODS Consecutive patients submitted to LDP or RDP from 2010 to 2020 in four high-volume Italian centers were included, with a minimum of 12 months of postoperative follow-up were included. QoL was evaluated using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EQ-5D questionnaires, self-reported by patients. After a propensity score matching, which included BMI, gender, operation time, multiorgan and vascular resections, splenic preservation, and pancreatic stump management, the mean differential cost and Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY) were calculated and plotted on a cost-utility plane. RESULTS The study population consisted of 564 patients. Among these, 271 (49%) patients were submitted to LDP, while 293 (51%) patients to RDP. After propensity score matching, the study population was composed of 159 patients in each group, with a median follow-up of 59 months. As regards the QoL analysis, global health and emotional functioning domains showed better results in the RDP group (p = 0.037 and p = 0.026, respectively), whereas the other did not differ. As expected, the median crude costs analysis confirmed that RDP was more expensive than LDP (16,041 Euros vs. 10,335 Euros, p < 0.001). However, the robotic approach had a higher probability of being more cost-effective than the laparoscopic procedure when a willingness to pay more than 5697 Euros/QALY was accepted. CONCLUSION RDP was associated with better QoL as explored by specific domains. Crude costs were higher for RDP, and the cost-effectiveness threshold was set at 5697 euros/QALY.
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- Matteo De Pastena
- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Environmental and Preventive Science, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Oncologic Surgery and Robotics, Department of Oncology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- HPB Surgery Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery - The Pancreas Institute Verona, Department of Engineering for Innovation Medecine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Guerrero-Ortiz MA, Sánchez-Velazquez P, Burdío F, Gimeno M, Podda M, Pellino G, Toledano M, Nuñez J, Bellido J, Acosta-Mérida MA, Vicente E, Lopez-Ben S, Pacheco D, Pando E, Jorba R, Trujillo JPA, Ausania F, Alvarez M, Fernandes N, Castro-Boix S, Gantxegu A, Carré MK, Pinto-Fuentes P, Bueno-Cañones A, Valdes-Hernandez J, Tresierra L, Caruso R, Ferri V, Tio B, Babiloni-Simon S, Lacasa-Martin D, González-Abós C, Guevara-Martinez J, Gutierrez-Iscar E, Sanchez-Santos R, Cano-Valderrama O, Nogueira-Sixto M, Alvarez-Garrido N, Martinez-Cortijo S, Lasaia MA, Linacero S, Morante AP, Rotellar F, Arredondo J, Marti P, Sabatella L, Zozaya G, Ielpo B. Cost-effectiveness of robotic vs laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Results from the national prospective trial ROBOCOSTES. Surg Endosc 2024:10.1007/s00464-024-11109-x. [PMID: 39138678 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11109-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Although several studies report that the robotic approach is more costly than laparoscopy, the cost-effectiveness of robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) over laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) is still an issue. This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the RDP and LDP approaches across several Spanish centres. METHODS This study is an observational, multicenter, national prospective study (ROBOCOSTES). For one year from 2022, all consecutive patients undergoing minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy were included, and clinical, QALY, and cost data were prospectively collected. The primary aim was to analyze the cost-effectiveness between RDP and LDP. RESULTS During the study period, 80 procedures from 14 Spanish centres were analyzed. LDP had a shorter operative time than the RDP approach (192.2 min vs 241.3 min, p = 0.004). RDP showed a lower conversion rate (19.5% vs 2.5%, p = 0.006) and a lower splenectomy rate (60% vs 26.5%, p = 0.004). A statistically significant difference was reported for the Comprehensive Complication Index between the two study groups, favouring the robotic approach (12.7 vs 6.1, p = 0.022). RDP was associated with increased operative costs of 1600 euros (p < 0.031), while overall cost expenses resulted in being 1070.92 Euros higher than the LDP but without a statistically significant difference (p = 0.064). The mean QALYs at 90 days after surgery for RDP (0.9534) were higher than those of LDP (0.8882) (p = 0.030). At a willingness-to-pay threshold of 20,000 and 30,000 euros, there was a 62.64% and 71.30% probability that RDP was more cost-effective than LDP, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The RDP procedure in the Spanish healthcare system appears more cost-effective than the LDP.
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- Hepato Pancreato Biliary Unit, Hospital del Mar, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hepato Pancreato Biliary Unit, Hospital del Mar, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Cagliari, Policlinico Universitario "D. Casula", Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona UAB, Barcelona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Rio Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- Instituto de Validación de la Eficiencia Clinica (IVEC), fundación de HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Dr Negrin, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Sanchinarro University Hospital, HM Hospitals Faculty of Health Sciences Camilo José Cela University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Dr. Josep Trueta University Hospital, Girona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Rio Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona UAB, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hepato Pancreato Biliary Unit, Department of General Surgery, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- Hepato Pancreato Biliary Unit, Department of General Surgery, Segovia University Hospital, Segovia, Spain
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- Department of Surgery Hospital Clinic, HPB and Liver Transplantation, Barcelona IDIBAPS, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona UAB, Barcelona, Spain
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- Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona UAB, Barcelona, Spain
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- Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona UAB, Barcelona, Spain
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- Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona UAB, Barcelona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Rio Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Dr Negrin, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
- General Surgery, Hospital El Pilar, Barcelona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Sanchinarro University Hospital, HM Hospitals Faculty of Health Sciences Camilo José Cela University, Madrid, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Sanchinarro University Hospital, HM Hospitals Faculty of Health Sciences Camilo José Cela University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Dr. Josep Trueta University Hospital, Girona, Spain
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- Hepato Pancreato Biliary Unit, Department of General Surgery, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- Hepato Pancreato Biliary Unit, Department of General Surgery, Segovia University Hospital, Segovia, Spain
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- Department of Surgery Hospital Clinic, HPB and Liver Transplantation, Barcelona IDIBAPS, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, University Hospital, Instituto de Investigación Clinica Galicia Sur, Vigo, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, University Hospital, Instituto de Investigación Clinica Galicia Sur, Vigo, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, University Hospital, Instituto de Investigación Clinica Galicia Sur, Vigo, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, University Hospital, Instituto de Investigación Clinica Galicia Sur, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Alcorcón Foundation University Hospital, Alcorcon, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Alcorcón Foundation University Hospital, Alcorcon, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Alcorcón Foundation University Hospital, Alcorcon, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Navarra University Hospital, Pamplona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Navarra University Hospital, Pamplona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Navarra University Hospital, Pamplona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Navarra University Hospital, Pamplona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Navarra University Hospital, Pamplona, Spain
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- Hepato Pancreato Biliary Unit, Hospital del Mar, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain.
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Bardol T, Souche R, Druet C, Bertrand MM, Ferrandis C, Prudhomme M, Borie F, Fabre JM. Minimally invasive approach for retrorectal tumors above and below S3: a multicentric tertiary center retrospective study (MiaRT study). Tech Coloproctol 2024; 28:67. [PMID: 38860990 PMCID: PMC11166785 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-024-02938-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Retrorectal tumors are uncommon lesions developed in the retrorectal space. Data on their minimally invasive resection are scarce and the optimal surgical approach for tumors below S3 remains debated. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of consecutive patients who underwent minimally invasive resection of retrorectal tumors between 2005 and 2022 at two tertiary university hospital centers, by comparing the results obtained for lesions located above or below S3. RESULTS Of over 41 patients identified with retrorectal tumors, surgical approach was minimally invasive for 23 patients, with laparoscopy alone in 19, with transanal excision in 2, and with combined approach in 2. Retrorectal tumor was above S3 in 11 patients (> S3 group) and below S3 in 12 patients (< S3 group). Patient characteristics and median tumor size were not significantly different between the two groups (60 vs 67 mm; p = 0.975). Overall median operative time was 131.5 min and conversion rate was 13% without significant difference between the two groups (126 vs 197 min and 18% vs 8%, respectively; p > 0.05). Final pathology was tailgut cyst (48%), schwannoma (22%), neural origin tumor (17%), gastrointestinal stromal tumor (4%), and other (19%). The 90-day complication rates were 27% and 58% in the > S3 and < S3 groups, respectively, without severe morbidity or mortality. After a median follow-up of 3.3 years, no recurrence was observed in both groups. Three patients presented chronic pain, three anal dysfunction, and three urinary dysfunction. All were successfully managed without reintervention. CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive surgery for retrorectal tumors can be performed safely and effectively with low morbidity and no mortality. Laparoscopic and transanal techniques alone or in combination may be recommended as the treatment of choice of benign retrorectal tumors, even for lesions below S3, in centers experienced with minimally invasive surgery.
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- T Bardol
- Digestive and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nîmes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France.
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- Digestive and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nîmes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier-Nîmes University, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier-Nîmes University, Montpellier, France
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- Digestive and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nîmes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier-Nîmes University, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Nîmes University Hospital, Montpellier-Nîmes University, Montpellier, France
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- Digestive and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nîmes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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Emmen AMLH, Zwart MJW, Khatkov IE, Boggi U, Groot Koerkamp B, Busch OR, Saint-Marc O, Dokmak S, Molenaar IQ, D'Hondt M, Ramera M, Keck T, Ferrari G, Luyer MDP, Moraldi L, Ielpo B, Wittel U, Souche FR, Hackert T, Lips D, Can MF, Bosscha K, Fara R, Festen S, van Dieren S, Coratti A, De Hingh I, Mazzola M, Wellner U, De Meyere C, van Santvoort HC, Aussilhou B, Ibenkhayat A, de Wilde RF, Kauffmann EF, Tyutyunnik P, Besselink MG, Abu Hilal M. Robot-assisted versus laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy: a pan-European multicenter propensity-matched study. Surgery 2024; 175:1587-1594. [PMID: 38570225 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2024.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of robot-assisted and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy is increasing, yet large adjusted analyses that can be generalized internationally are lacking. This study aimed to compare outcomes after robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy in a pan-European cohort. METHODS An international multicenter retrospective study including patients after robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy from 50 centers in 12 European countries (2009-2020). Propensity score matching was performed in a 1:1 ratio. The primary outcome was major morbidity (Clavien-Dindo ≥III). RESULTS Among 2,082 patients undergoing minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy, 1,006 underwent robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy and 1,076 laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy. After matching 812 versus 812 patients, the rates of major morbidity (31.9% vs 29.6%; P = .347) and 30-day/in-hospital mortality (4.3% vs 4.6%; P = .904) did not differ significantly between robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy, respectively. Robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy was associated with a lower conversion rate (6.7% vs 18.0%; P < .001) and higher lymph node retrieval (16 vs 14; P = .003). Laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy was associated with shorter operation time (446 minutes versus 400 minutes; P < .001), and lower rates of postoperative pancreatic fistula grade B/C (19.0% vs 11.7%; P < .001), delayed gastric emptying grade B/C (21.4% vs 7.4%; P < .001), and a higher R0-resection rate (73.2% vs 84.4%; P < .001). CONCLUSION This European multicenter study found no differences in overall major morbidity and 30-day/in-hospital mortality after robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy compared with laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy. Further, laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy was associated with a lower rate of postoperative pancreatic fistula, delayed gastric emptying, wound infection, shorter length of stay, and a higher R0 resection rate than robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy. In contrast, robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy was associated with a lower conversion rate and a higher number of retrieved lymph nodes as compared with laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy.
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- Anouk M L H Emmen
- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy; Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands. http://www.twitter.com/AnoukEmmen
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands. http://www.twitter.com/mauricezwart
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Russia
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Endocrinienne et Thoracique, Center Hospitalier Universitaire Orleans, France
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- Department of HPB surgery and liver transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France. University Paris Cité
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, St. Antonius Hospital and University Medical Center, the Netherlands
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, Groeninge Hospital Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Clinic for Surgery, University of Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Oncological and Minimally Invasive Surgery, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, HPB unit, University Mar Hospital, Parc Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department de Chirurgie Digestive (A), Mini-invasive et Oncologigue, Hôspital Saint-Eloi, Montpellier, France
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- Dept. of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Hôpital Européen Marseille, France
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oncological and Minimally Invasive Surgery, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Clinic for Surgery, University of Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, Groeninge Hospital Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, St. Antonius Hospital and University Medical Center, the Netherlands
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- Department of HPB surgery and liver transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France. University Paris Cité
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Endocrinienne et Thoracique, Center Hospitalier Universitaire Orleans, France
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Russia
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy.
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Koh YX, Zhao Y, Tan IEH, Tan HL, Chua DW, Loh WL, Tan EK, Teo JY, Au MKH, Goh BKP. Evaluating the economic efficiency of open, laparoscopic, and robotic distal pancreatectomy: an updated systematic review and network meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:3035-3051. [PMID: 38777892 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10889-6] [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: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study compared the cost-effectiveness of open (ODP), laparoscopic (LDP), and robotic (RDP) distal pancreatectomy (DP). METHODS Studies reporting the costs of DP were included in a literature search until August 2023. Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted, and surface under cumulative ranking area (SUCRA) values, mean difference (MD), odds ratio (OR), and 95% credible intervals (CrIs) were calculated for outcomes of interest. Cluster analysis was performed to examine the similarity and classification of DP approaches into homogeneous clusters. A decision model-based cost-utility analysis was conducted for the cost-effectiveness analysis of DP strategies. RESULTS Twenty-six studies with 29,164 patients were included in the analysis. Among the three groups, LDP had the lowest overall costs, while ODP had the highest overall costs (LDP vs. ODP: MD - 3521.36, 95% CrI - 6172.91 to - 1228.59). RDP had the highest procedural costs (ODP vs. RDP: MD - 4311.15, 95% CrI - 6005.40 to - 2599.16; LDP vs. RDP: MD - 3772.25, 95% CrI - 4989.50 to - 2535.16), but incurred the lowest hospitalization costs. Both LDP (MD - 3663.82, 95% CrI - 6906.52 to - 747.69) and RDP (MD - 6678.42, 95% CrI - 11,434.30 to - 2972.89) had significantly reduced hospitalization costs compared to ODP. LDP and RDP demonstrated a superior profile regarding costs-morbidity, costs-mortality, costs-efficacy, and costs-utility compared to ODP. Compared to ODP, LDP and RDP cost $3110 and $817 less per patient, resulting in 0.03 and 0.05 additional quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), respectively, with positive incremental net monetary benefit (NMB). RDP costs $2293 more than LDP with a negative incremental NMB but generates 0.02 additional QALYs with improved postoperative morbidity and spleen preservation. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis suggests that LDP and RDP are more cost-effective options compared to ODP at various willingness-to-pay thresholds. CONCLUSION LDP and RDP are more cost-effective than ODP, with LDP exhibiting better cost savings and RDP demonstrating superior surgical outcomes and improved QALYs.
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- Ye Xin Koh
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Academia, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore.
- Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
- Liver Transplant Service, SingHealth Duke-National University of Singapore Transplant Centre, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Group Finance Analytics, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, 168582, Singapore
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- Group Finance Analytics, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, 168582, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Academia, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
- Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Academia, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
- Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Liver Transplant Service, SingHealth Duke-National University of Singapore Transplant Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Academia, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
- Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Academia, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
- Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Liver Transplant Service, SingHealth Duke-National University of Singapore Transplant Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Academia, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
- Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Group Finance Analytics, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, 168582, Singapore
- Finance, SingHealth Community Hospitals, Singapore, 168582, Singapore
- Finance, Regional Health System & Strategic Finance, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, 168582, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Academia, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
- Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Liver Transplant Service, SingHealth Duke-National University of Singapore Transplant Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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Timmerhuis HC, Jensen CW, Ngongoni RF, Baiocchi M, DeLong JC, Ohkuma R, Dua MM, Norton JA, Poultsides GA, Worth PJ, Visser BC. Postoperative outcomes and costs of laparoscopic versus robotic distal pancreatectomy: a propensity-matched analysis. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:2095-2105. [PMID: 38438677 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10728-8] [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: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) has established advantages over the open approach. The costs associated with robotic DP (RDP) versus laparoscopic DP (LDP) make the robotic approach controversial. We sought to compare outcomes and cost of LDP and RDP using propensity matching analysis at our institution. METHODS Patients undergoing LDP or RDP between 2000 and 2021 were retrospectively identified. Patients were optimally matched using age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists status, body mass index, and tumor size. Between-group differences were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test for continuous data, and the McNemar's test for categorical data. Outcomes included operative duration, conversion to open surgery, postoperative length of stay, pancreatic fistula rate, pseudocyst requiring intervention, and costs. RESULTS 298 patients underwent MIDP, 180 (60%) were laparoscopic and 118 (40%) were robotic. All RDPs were matched 1:1 to a laparoscopic case with absolute standardized mean differences for all matching covariates below 0.10, except for tumor type (0.16). RDP had longer operative times (268 vs 178 min, p < 0.01), shorter length of stay (2 vs 4 days, p < 0.01), fewer biochemical pancreatic leaks (11.9% vs 34.7%, p < 0.01), and fewer interventional radiological drainage (0% vs 5.9%, p = 0.01). The number of pancreatic fistulas (11.9% vs 5.1%, p = 0.12), collections requiring antibiotics or intervention (11.9% vs 5.1%, p = 0.12), and conversion rates (3.4% vs 5.1%, p = 0.72) were comparable between the two groups. The total direct index admission costs for RDP were 1.01 times higher than for LDP for FY16-19 (p = 0.372), and 1.33 times higher for FY20-22 (p = 0.031). CONCLUSIONS Although RDP required longer operative times than LDP, postoperative stays were shorter. The procedure cost of RDP was modestly more expensive than LDP, though this was partially offset by reduced hospital stay and reintervention rate.
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- Hester C Timmerhuis
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Stanford Prevention Research Center and Departments of Statistics and Health Research and Policy, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Quality, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Stanford Health Care & Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.
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Acciuffi S, Hilal MA, Ferrari C, Al-Madhi S, Chouillard MA, Messaoudi N, Croner RS, Gumbs AA. Study International Multicentric Pancreatic Left Resections (SIMPLR): Does Surgical Approach Matter? Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1051. [PMID: 38473411 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16051051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive surgery is increasingly preferred for left-sided pancreatic resections. The SIMPLR study aims to compare open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches using propensity score matching analysis. METHODS This study included 258 patients with tumors of the left side of the pancreas who underwent surgery between 2016 and 2020 at three high-volume centers. The patients were divided into three groups based on their surgical approach and matched in a 1:1 ratio. RESULTS The open group had significantly higher estimated blood loss (620 mL vs. 320 mL, p < 0.001), longer operative time (273 vs. 216 min, p = 0.003), and longer hospital stays (16.9 vs. 6.81 days, p < 0.001) compared to the laparoscopic group. There was no difference in lymph node yield or resection status. When comparing open and robotic groups, the robotic procedures yielded a higher number of lymph nodes (24.9 vs. 15.2, p = 0.011) without being significantly longer. The laparoscopic group had a shorter operative time (210 vs. 340 min, p < 0.001), shorter ICU stays (0.63 vs. 1.64 days, p < 0.001), and shorter hospital stays (6.61 vs. 11.8 days, p < 0.001) when compared to the robotic group. There was no difference in morbidity or mortality between the three techniques. CONCLUSION The laparoscopic approach exhibits short-term benefits. The three techniques are equivalent in terms of oncological safety, morbidity, and mortality.
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- Sara Acciuffi
- Department of General-, Visceral-, Vascular- and Transplantation Surgery, University of Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Hepatobiliopancreatic, Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Via Bissolati 57, 25124 Brescia, Italy
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- Research and Clinical Trials Office, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Via Bissolati 57, 25124 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General-, Visceral-, Vascular- and Transplantation Surgery, University of Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Hepatobiliopancreatic Surgery, Université de Paris Cité, 85 boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Europe Hospitals, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of General-, Visceral-, Vascular- and Transplantation Surgery, University of Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of General-, Visceral-, Vascular- and Transplantation Surgery, University of Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
- Department of Advanced & Minimally Invasive Surgery, American Hospital of Tbilisi, 17 Ushangi Chkheidze Street, Tbilisi 0102, Georgia
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Huang JM, Chen SH, Chen TH. Short-Term Outcomes of Conventional Laparoscopic versus Robot-Assisted Distal Pancreatectomy for Malignancy: Evidence from US National Inpatient Sample, 2005-2018. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1003. [PMID: 38473361 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16051003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The primary treatment for pancreatic cancer is surgical resection, and laparoscopic resection offers benefits over open surgery. This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of robot-assisted vs. conventional laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. METHODS Data of adults ≥ 20 years old with pancreatic cancer who underwent conventional laparoscopic or robot-assisted laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy were extracted from the United States (US) Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) 2005-2018 database. Comorbidities and complications were identified through the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes. Short-term outcomes were compared using logistic regression and included length of hospital stay (LOS), perioperative complications, in-hospital mortality, unfavorable discharge, and total hospital costs. RESULTS A total of 886 patients were included; 27% received robot-assisted, and 73% received conventional laparoscopic surgery. The mean age of all patients was 65.3 years, and 52% were females. Multivariable analysis revealed that robot-assisted surgery was associated with a significantly reduced risk of perioperative complications (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 0.61, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.45-0.83) compared to conventional laparoscopic surgery. Specifically, robot-assisted surgery was associated with a significantly decreased risk of VTE (aOR = 0.35, 95% CI: 0.14-0.83) and postoperative blood transfusion (aOR = 0.37, 95% CI: 0.23-0.61). Robot-assisted surgery was associated with a significantly shorter LOS (0.76 days shorter, 95% CI: -1.43--0.09) but greater total hospital costs (18,284 USD greater, 95% CI: 4369.03-32,200.70) than conventional laparoscopic surgery. CONCLUSIONS Despite the higher costs, robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy is associated with decreased risk of complications and shorter hospital stays than conventional laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy.
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- Jyun-Ming Huang
- Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, No. 2, Yude Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404327, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 2, Yude Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, No. 2, Yude Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404327, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 2, Yude Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, No. 2, Yude Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404327, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 2, Yude Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404, Taiwan
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Nickel F, Studier-Fischer A, Hackert T. [Robotic pancreatic surgery]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 95:165-174. [PMID: 38095648 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-023-02001-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Robotic operations as a further development of conventional laparoscopic surgery have been introduced for nearly all interventions in visceral surgery during the last decade. They also currently have a high importance and acceptance in pancreatic surgery despite a relevant learning curve and high associated costs. Standard procedures, such as robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) and partial pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) are most frequently performed, whereas extended resections, e.g., vascular reconstructions of the portal vein, are still limited to a small number of centers worldwide. Potential advantages of robotic pancreatic surgery compared to open surgery include, in particular, less blood loss and a faster postoperative recovery of the patients leading to a shorter hospital stay. Compared to conventional laparoscopic surgery, robotic approaches offer advantages with respect to better visualization and three-dimensional dexterity of the instruments; however, the currently published literature comprises only retrospective or prospective observational studies and randomized controlled results are not yet available but first study results in this respect are expected within the next 2-3 years.
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- Felix Nickel
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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Liu J, Yao J, Zhang J, Wang Y, Shu G, Lou C, Zhi D. A Comparison of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy for Benign or Malignant Lesions: A Meta-Analysis. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:1146-1153. [PMID: 37948547 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2023.0231] [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] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Background: The momentum of robotic surgery is increasing, and it has great prospects in pancreatic surgery. It has been widely accepted and expanding to more and more centers. Robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) is the most recent advanced minimally invasive approach for pancreatic lesions and malignancies. However, laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) also showed good efficacy. We compared the effect of RDP with LDP using a meta-analysis. Methods: From January 2010 to June 2023, clinical trials of RDP versus LDP were determined by searching PubMed, Medline, and EMBASE. A meta-analysis was conducted to compare the effect of RDP with LDP. This meta-analysis evaluated the R0 resection rate, lymph node metastasis rate, conversion to open surgery rate, spleen preservation rate, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative pancreatic fistula, postoperative hospital stay, 90-day mortality rate, surgical cost, and total cost. Results: This meta-analysis included 38 studies. Conversion to open surgery, blood loss, and 90-day mortality in the RDP group were all significantly less than that in the LDP group (P < .05). There was no difference in lymph node resection rate, R0 resection rate, or postoperative pancreatic fistula between the two groups (P > .05). Spleen preservation rate in the LDP group was higher than that in the RDP group (P < .05). Operation cost and total cost in the RDP group were both more than that in the LDP group (P < .05). It is uncertain which group has an advantage in postoperative hospital stay. Conclusions: To some degree, RDP and LDP were indeed worth comparing in clinical practice. However, it may be difficult to determine which is absolute advantage according to current data. Large sample randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm which is better treatment. PROSPERO ID: CRD4202345576.
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- Junguo Liu
- The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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- The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin, China
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Shin D, Kwon J, Lee JH, Park SY, Park Y, Lee W, Song KB, Hwang DW, Kim SC. Robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: A propensity score-matched analysis. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2023; 22:154-159. [PMID: 35718650 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2022.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive surgery is becoming increasingly popular in the field of pancreatic surgery. However, there are few studies of robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of RDP for PDAC. METHODS Patients who underwent RDP or laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) for PDAC between January 2015 and September 2020 were reviewed. Propensity score matching analyses were performed. RESULTS Of the 335 patients included in the study, 24 underwent RDP and 311 underwent LDP. A total of 21 RDP patients were matched 1:1 with LDP patients. RDP was associated with longer operative time (209.7 vs. 163.2 min; P = 0.003), lower open conversion rate (0% vs. 4.8%; P < 0.001), higher cost (15 722 vs. 12 699 dollars; P = 0.003), and a higher rate of achievement of an R0 resection margin (90.5% vs. 61.9%; P = 0.042). However, postoperative pancreatic fistula grade B or C showed no significant inter-group difference (9.5% vs. 9.5%). The median disease-free survival (34.5 vs. 17.3 months; P = 0.588) and overall survival (37.7 vs. 21.9 months; P = 0.171) were comparable between the groups. CONCLUSIONS RDP is associated with longer operative time, a higher cost of surgery, and a higher likelihood of achieving R0 margins than LDP.
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- Dakyum Shin
- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 29 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03181, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea.
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- Department of Statistics and Data Science, Korea National Open University, 86 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03087, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea
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Robot-assisted versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis including patient subgroups. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-09894-y. [PMID: 36781467 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-09894-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy (RDP) has been suggested to hold some benefits over laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) but consensus and data on specific subgroups are lacking. This systematic review and meta-analysis reports the surgical and oncological outcome and costs between RDP and LDP including subgroups with intended spleen preservation and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). METHODS Studies comparing RDP and LDP were included from PubMed, Cochrane Central Register, and Embase (inception-July 2022). Primary outcomes were conversion and unplanned splenectomy. Secondary outcomes were R0 resection, lymph node yield, major morbidity, operative time, intraoperative blood loss, in-hospital mortality, operative costs, total costs and hospital stay. RESULTS Overall, 43 studies with 6757 patients were included, 2514 after RDP and 4243 after LDP. RDP was associated with a longer operative time (MD = 18.21, 95% CI 2.18-34.24), less blood loss (MD = 54.50, 95% CI - 84.49-24.50), and a lower conversion rate (OR = 0.44, 95% CI 0.36-0.55) compared to LDP. In spleen-preserving procedures, RDP was associated with more Kimura procedures (OR = 2.23, 95% CI 1.37-3.64) and a lower rate of unplanned splenectomies (OR = 0.32, 95% CI 0.24-0.42). In patients with PDAC, RDP was associated with a higher lymph node yield (MD = 3.95, 95% CI 1.67-6.23), but showed no difference in the rate of R0 resection (OR = 0.96, 95% CI 0.67-1.37). RDP was associated with higher total (MD = 3009.31, 95% CI 1776.37-4242.24) and operative costs (MD = 3390.40, 95% CI 1981.79-4799.00). CONCLUSIONS RDP was associated with a lower conversion rate, a higher spleen preservation rate and, in patients with PDAC, a higher lymph node yield and similar R0 resection rate, as compared to LDP. The potential benefits of RDP need to be weighed against the higher total and operative costs in future randomized trials.
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Levi Sandri GB, Abu Hilal M, Dokmak S, Edwin B, Hackert T, Keck T, Khatkov I, Besselink MG, Boggi U. Figures do matter: A literature review of 4587 robotic pancreatic resections and their implications on training. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2023; 30:21-35. [PMID: 35751504 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of robotic assistance in minimally invasive pancreatic resection is quickly growing. METHODS We present a systematic review of the literature regarding all types of robotic pancreatic resection (RPR). Our aim is to show for which procedures there is enough experience to permit safe training and provide an estimation of how many centers could serve as teaching institutions. RESULTS Sixty-four studies reporting on 4587 RPRs were analyzed. A total of 2598 pancreatoduodenectomies (PD) were reported by 28 centers from Europe (6/28; 21.4%), the Americas (11/28; 39.3%), and Asia (11/28; 39.3%). Six studies reported >100 robot PD (1694/2598; 65.2%). A total of 1618 distal pancreatectomies (DP) were reported by 29 centers from Europe (10/29; 34.5%), the Americas (10/29; 34.5%), and Asia (9/29; 31%). Five studies reported >100 robotic DP (748/1618; 46.2%). A total of 154 central pancreatectomies were reported by six centers from Europe (1/6; 16.7%), the Americas (2/6; 33.3%), and Asia (3/6; 50%). Only 49 total pancreatectomies were reported. Finally, 168 enucleations were reported in seven studies (with a mean of 15.4 cases per study). A single center reported on 60 enucleations (35.7%). Results of each type of robotic procedure are also presented. CONCLUSIONS Experience with RPR is still quite limited. Despite high case volume not being sufficient to warrant optimal training opportunities, it is certainly a key component of every successful training program and is a major criterion for fellowship accreditation. From this review, it appears that only PD and DP can currently be taught at few institutions worldwide.
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza - Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, DMU DIGEST, AP-HP, Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy, France
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- The Intervention Centre and Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Translational Research and New Surgical and Medical Technologies, Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy on perioperative outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Updates Surg 2023; 75:7-21. [PMID: 36378464 PMCID: PMC9834369 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-022-01413-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Robotic surgery has become a promising surgical method in minimally invasive pancreatic surgery due to its three-dimensional visualization, tremor filtration, motion scaling, and better ergonomics. Numerous studies have explored the benefits of RDP over LDP in terms of perioperative safety and feasibility, but no consensus has been achieved yet. This article aimed to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of RDP and LDP for perioperative outcomes. By June 2022, all studies comparing RDP to LDP in the PubMed, the Embase, and the Cochrane Library database were systematically reviewed. According to the heterogeneity, fix or random-effects models were used for the meta-analysis of perioperative outcomes. Odds ratio (OR), weighted mean differences (WMD), and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. A sensitivity analysis was performed to explore potential sources of high heterogeneity and a trim and fill analysis was used to evaluate the impact of publication bias on the pooled results. Thirty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. RDP provides greater benefit than LDP for higher spleen preservation (OR 3.52 95% CI 2.62-4.73, p < 0.0001) and Kimura method (OR 1.93, 95% CI 1.42-2.62, p < 0.0001) in benign and low-grade malignant tumors. RDP is associated with lower conversion to laparotomy (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.33-0.52, p < 0.00001), and shorter postoperative hospital stay (WMD - 0.57, 95% CI - 0.92 to - 0.21, p = 0.002), but it is more costly. In terms of postoperative complications, there was no difference between RDP and LDP except for 30-day mortality (RDP versus LDP, 0.1% versus 1.0%, p = 0.03). With the exception of its high cost, RDP appears to outperform LDP on perioperative outcomes and is technologically feasible and safe. High-quality prospective randomized controlled trials are advised for further confirmation as the quality of the evidence now is not high.
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Bahra M, Ossami Saidy RR. Current status of robotic surgery for hepato-pancreato-biliary malignancies. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2022; 22:939-946. [PMID: 35863758 DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2022.2105211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Robotic surgery is an emerging aspect of gastrointestinal surgery. Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery is currently being explored for a broad spectrum of indications, entities, and postoperative outcomes. Noninferiority and financial aspects are the focus of studies. In this review, the impact on oncological therapies is assessed. AREAS COVERED An extensive literature review was conducted, and relevant studies and articles and reviews for robotic surgery in the field of hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery were examined. Special attention was given to the oncological aspects of robotic surgery and its possible impact on the therapy of malignant neoplasms. EXPERT OPINION Robotic-assisted surgery for oncological indications is promising, in part, an established technique that has already shown its advantages in the last decade, although high-quality studies are missing. Upcoming experience must consider the oncological benefit and putative new indications in a rapidly changing field of anti-neoplastic regimens. Also, robotic surgery may possess the ability to accelerate digitalization and AI-based augmentation in this context.
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- Marcus Bahra
- Krankenhaus Waldfriede, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Charité, Zentrum für Onkologische Oberbauchchirurgie und Robotik, Argentinische Allee 40, 14163 Berlin
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- Krankenhaus Waldfriede, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Charité, Zentrum für Onkologische Oberbauchchirurgie und Robotik, Argentinische Allee 40, 14163 Berlin
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Comparative Efficacy of Robot-Assisted and Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy: A Single-Center Comparative Study. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:7302222. [PMID: 35024102 PMCID: PMC8747902 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7302222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) has become a routine procedure in pancreatic surgery. Although robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) has not been popularized yet, it has shown new advantages in some aspects, and exploring its learning curve is of great significance for guiding clinical practice. Methods 149 patients who received RDP and LDP in our surgical team were enrolled in this retrospective study. Patients were divided into two groups including LDP group and RDP group. The perioperative outcomes, histopathologic results, long-term postoperative complications, and economic cost were collected and compared between the two groups. The cumulative summation (CUSUM) analysis was used to explore the learning curve of RDP. Results The hospital stay, postoperative first exhaust time, and first feeding time in the RDP group were better than those in the LDP group (P < 0.05). The rate of spleen preservation in patients with benign and low-grade tumors in the RDP group was significantly higher than that of the LDP group (P=0.002), though the cost of operation and hospitalization was significantly higher (P < 0.001). The learning curve of RDP in our center declined significantly with completing 32 cases. The average operation time, the hospital stay, and the time of gastrointestinal recovery were shorter after the learning curve node than before. Conclusion RDP provides better postoperative recovery and is not difficult to replicate, but the high cost was still a major disadvantage of RDP.
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Benzing C, Timmermann L, Winklmann T, Haiden LM, Hillebrandt KH, Winter A, Maurer MM, Felsenstein M, Krenzien F, Schmelzle M, Pratschke J, Malinka T. Robotic versus open pancreatic surgery: a propensity score-matched cost-effectiveness analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:1923-1933. [PMID: 35312854 PMCID: PMC9399018 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02471-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Robotic pancreatic surgery (RPS) is associated with high intraoperative costs compared to open pancreatic surgery (OPS). However, it remains unclear whether several advantages of RPS such as reduced surgical trauma and a shorter postoperative recovery time could lead to a reduction in total costs outweighing the intraoperative costs. The study aimed to compare patients undergoing OPS and RPS with regards to cost-effectiveness in a propensity score-matched (PSM) analysis. Methods Patients undergoing OPS and RPS between 2017 and 2019 were included in this monocentric, retrospective analysis. The controlling department provided financial data (costs and revenues, net loss/profit). A propensity score-matched analysis was performed or OPS and RPS (matching criteria: age, American society of anesthesiologists (ASA) score, gender, body mass index (BMI), and type of pancreatic resection) with a caliper 0.2. Results In total, 272 eligible OPS cases were identified, of which 252 met all inclusion criteria and were thus included in the further analysis. The RPS group contained 92 patients. The matched cohorts contained 41 patients in each group. Length of hospital stay (LOS) was significantly shorter in the RPS group (12 vs. 19 days, p = 0.003). Major postoperative morbidity (Dindo/Clavien ≥ 3a) and 90-day mortality did not differ significantly between OPS and RPS (p > 0.05). Intraoperative costs were significantly higher in the RPS group than in the OPS group (7334€ vs. 5115€, p < 0.001). This was, however, balanced by other financial categories. The overall cost-effectiveness tended to be better when comparing RPS to OPS (net profit—RPS: 57€ vs. OPS: − 2894€, p = 0.328). Binary logistic regression analysis revealed major postoperative complications, longer hospital stay, and ASA scores < 3 were linked to the risk of net loss (i.e., costs > revenue). Conclusions Surgical outcomes of RPS were similar to those of OPS. Higher intraoperative costs of RPS are outweighed by advantages in other categories of cost-effectiveness such as decreased lengths of hospital stay.
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- Christian Benzing
- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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Uzunoglu M, Altintoprak F, Yalkin O, Özdemir K. Robotic Surgery for the Treatment of Achalasia Cardia: Surgical Technique, Initial Experiences and Literature Review. Cureus 2022; 14:e21510. [PMID: 35223286 PMCID: PMC8863560 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The outcomes of surgical interventions for achalasia treatment improved with the advent of minimally invasive surgery and the introduction of robotic surgery. This article describes the technical details of robotic achalasia surgery, shares our initial experiences, and discusses why robotic surgery will become the first choice for the surgical treatment of achalasia. Methods The records of patients with a diagnosis of achalasia who underwent robotic surgery were evaluated retrospectively. The patients’ data were examined in terms of demographic parameters, duration of complaints, treatment options applied previously, robotic surgery technique, and postoperative outcomes. Results Of the six patients evaluated, four (66.7%) were males and two (33.3%) were females. Their mean age was 32 years (20-51 years), and the mean symptom duration was 4.6 years (2-9 years). All of the patients underwent robotic Heller cardiomyotomy surgery. After the myotomy procedure, five of the six patients (83.3%) underwent partial anterior fundoplication (Dor) as an antireflux procedure. The cruroraphy procedure was performed in one patient (16.7%) due to accompanying hiatal hernia, whereas the procedures were completed in five patients (83.3%) without performing posterior dissection of the oesophagus. In the postoperative follow-up period, no surgical problem was encountered, while reflux symptoms developed in one patient (16.7%) and were controlled by medical therapy. Conclusions The success of surgical treatment of achalasia is incontrovertible. Due to the various advantages of robotic surgery, it is now frequently used in narrow-area surgeries, such as achalasia surgery.
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Kwon J, Lee JH, Park SY, Park Y, Lee W, Song KB, Hwang DW, Kim SC. A comparison of robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: Propensity score matching analysis. Int J Med Robot 2021; 18:e2347. [PMID: 34726827 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the perioperative and pathologic outcomes of robotic distal pancreatectomy compared with a laparoscopic approach. METHODS A total of 121 robotic distal pancreatectomies and 992 laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies were retrospectively evaluated, comparing the demographic, perioperative and pathologic outcomes. After 1:2 propensity score matching (PSM) with 11 demographic variables, the factors were analysed again. RESULTS Following PSM, 104 robotic distal pancreatectomy patients were compared with 208 laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy patients. The operation time and proportion of spleen preservation were not different between the groups. The rates of open conversion were lower, whereas the hospital costs were higher in the robotic group. Other perioperative outcomes and pathologic factors did not differ between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Although robotic distal pancreatectomy is more expensive, this operation is feasible, with a higher probability of proceeding with the planned operation and with low open conversion rate.
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- Jaewoo Kwon
- Department of Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Data Science, Korea National Open University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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Nakata K, Nakamura M. The current status and future directions of robotic pancreatectomy. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2021; 5:467-476. [PMID: 34337295 PMCID: PMC8316739 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Robotic surgery has emerged as an alternative to laparoscopic surgery and it has also been applied to pancreatectomy. With the increase in the number of robotic pancreatectomies, several studies comparing robotic pancreatectomy and conventional open or laparoscopic pancreatectomy have been published. However, the use of robotic pancreatectomy remains controversial. In this review, we aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of robotic pancreatectomy. Various aspects of robotic pancreatectomy and conventional open or laparoscopic pancreatectomy are compared, including the benefits, limitations, oncological efficacy, learning curves, and costs. Both robotic pancreatoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy have favorable or comparable outcomes to conventional procedures, and robotic pancreatectomy has the potential to be an alternative to open or laparoscopic procedures. However, there are still several disadvantages to robotic platforms, such as prolonged operative duration and the high cost of the procedure. These disadvantages will be improved by developing instruments, overcoming the learning curve, and increasing the number of robotic pancreatectomies. In addition, robotic pancreatectomy is still in the introductory period in most centers and should only be used in accordance with strict indications.
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- Kohei Nakata
- Department of Surgery and OncologyGraduate School of Medical SciencesKyushu UniversityFukuokaJapan
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- Department of Surgery and OncologyGraduate School of Medical SciencesKyushu UniversityFukuokaJapan
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Di Martino M, Caruso R, D'Ovidio A, Núñez-Alfonsel J, Burdió Pinilla F, Quijano Collazo Y, Vicente E, Ielpo B. Robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies: A systematic review and meta-analysis on costs and perioperative outcome. Int J Med Robot 2021; 17:e2295. [PMID: 34085371 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AIM The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare perioperative outcomes and costs of robotic and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (RDP and LDP). MATERIAL AND METHODS In accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, we searched Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane and Web of Science for reports published before December 2020. RESULTS The literature search identified 11 papers (1 187 patients). RDP showed a lower conversion rate (odds ratio: 2.56, 95% confidence intervals [CI]: 1.31 to 5.00) with no significant differences in bleeding and operative time, complications ≥ Clavien-Dindo grade III, pancreatic fistulas and length of stay. Despite RDP presenting higher costs in all included studies, none of these differences were significant. However, RDP showed higher total costs than LDP (standardized mean differences [SMD]: -1.18, 95% CI: -1.97 to -0.39). A subgroup analysis according to the continent of origin showed that studies coming from Asian research groups kept showing significant differences (SMD: -2.62, 95% CI: -3.38 to -1.85), while Western groups did not confirm these findings. CONCLUSION Based on low-quality evidence, despite some potential technical advantages, RDP still seems to be costlier than LDP.
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- Marcello Di Martino
- HPB Unit, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Madrid, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales, Universidad CEU San Pablo, Madrid, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales, Universidad CEU San Pablo, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Validación de la Eficiencia Clínica (IVEC), Fundación de Investigación HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain.,Cátedra Medicina Basada en la Eficiencia, Fundación de Investigación HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales, Universidad CEU San Pablo, Madrid, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales, Universidad CEU San Pablo, Madrid, Spain
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- HPB Unit, University Parc Salut Mar Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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Robotic versus Laparoscopic Surgery for Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomies: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11060552. [PMID: 34199314 PMCID: PMC8231987 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11060552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background: When oncologically feasible, avoiding unnecessary splenectomies prevents patients who are undergoing distal pancreatectomy (DP) from facing significant thromboembolic and infective risks. Methods: A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, and Web Of Science identified 11 studies reporting outcomes of 323 patients undergoing intended spleen-preserving minimally invasive robotic DP (SP-RADP) and 362 laparoscopic DP (SP-LADP) in order to compare the spleen preservation rates of the two techniques. The risk of bias was evaluated according to the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Results: SP-RADP showed superior results over the laparoscopic approach, with an inferior spleen preservation failure risk difference (RD) of 0.24 (95% CI 0.15, 0.33), reduced open conversion rate (RD of −0.05 (95% CI −0.09, −0.01)), reduced blood loss (mean difference of −138 mL (95% CI −205, −71)), and mean difference in hospital length of stay of −1.5 days (95% CI −2.8, −0.2), with similar operative time, clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (ISGPS grade B/C), and Clavien–Dindo grade ≥3 postoperative complications. Conclusion: Both SP-RADP and SP-LADP proved to be safe and effective procedures, with minimal perioperative mortality and low postoperative morbidity. The robotic approach proved to be superior to the laparoscopic approach in terms of spleen preservation rate, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital length of stay.
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Bardol T, Souche R, Genet D, Ferrandis C, Guillon F, Pirlet I, Fabre JM. Outcomes of elective left colectomy in renal-transplanted patients: a single-center case-control study (LECoRT study). Int J Colorectal Dis 2021; 36:1209-1219. [PMID: 33511479 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-021-03860-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Renal-transplanted patients are reported to have a high anastomotic leakage (AL) rate after colorectal surgery. We aimed to define AL-related morbidity and mortality rates after elective left colectomy in renal-transplanted patients. METHODS Data were prospectively collected between 2010 and 2015 from patients who underwent elective left colectomy with supra-peritoneal anastomosis in a single French referral hospital. We compared AL rate, and morbidity and mortality rates between renal-transplanted patients and controls. RESULTS We identified 120 patients who underwent elective left colectomy during the study period. We retrospectively divided this cohort into 20 (17%) kidney-transplanted recipients (KTR-group) and the remaining 100 patients comprised the control group (C-group). There were no significant differences in sex, age, ASA score, body mass index, history of abdominal surgery and benign/malignant disease ratio between the KTR-group and the C-group. The AL rate was approximately four times higher in the KTR-group versus the C-group (25% vs 7%, p = 0.028). Intra-abdominal septic complications (p = 0.0005) and reoperation rates (p = 0.025) were also higher in the KTR-group. The laparoscopic approach was performed less in the KTR-group (35% versus 93%, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Renal transplantation was identified as a risk factor of AL following elective left colectomy, as well as increased intra-abdominal septic morbidity and higher reoperation rate. Further multicentric studies are required to identify potential independent risk factors of AL after colorectal surgery in these frail populations. TRIAL REGISTRATION The present study was declared on ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT04495023).
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- Thomas Bardol
- Digestive and Mini-invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France.
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- Digestive and Mini-invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Digestive and Mini-invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Digestive and Mini-invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Digestive and Mini-invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Digestive and Mini-invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
- Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Center of Dunkerque, Avenue Louis Herbeaux, 59240, Dunkerque, France
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- Digestive and Mini-invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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Souche R, Ferrandis C, Gautier A, Guillon F, Bardol T, Fabre JM. Registrar performance in minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy and effects on postoperative outcomes. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:2357-2365. [PMID: 34036406 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02212-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) is nowadays an established standard procedure for non-locally advanced pancreatic lesions without celio-mesenteric vascular invasion. However, little is known about how the involvement of junior surgeons in MIDP affects postoperative outcomes. We performed a retrospective case series study in order to determine whether registrar involvement in MIDP is associated with adverse outcomes. METHODS Data were analyzed from a prospectively created database of consecutive patients undergoing MIDP. Only data from 91 patients who underwent MIDP for non-PDAC lesions were included. Patients were divided in 3 groups: Consultant P1 (first 20 MIDP, n=20), Consultant P2 (after 20 MIDP, n=44), and Registrar group (n=27). Conversion rates and 90-day postoperative outcomes were compared. RESULTS Conversion rates were 5%, 0%, and 14% in Consultant P1 and P2 and Registrar groups, respectively (P1 vs. P2, p = 0.312 and P1 vs. Registrar, p=0.376). Only Comprehensive Complication Index was higher in Registrar group compared to Consultant P1 group (13 vs. 3.7; p = 0.041). Comparison between Consultant P2 and Registrar groups resulted in a significant higher conversion rate (0 vs. 14%, p = 0.029), increased blood loss (77 vs. 263 ml, p = 0.018), and longer surgery duration (156 vs. 212 min, p=0.001) for registrars MIDP. However, no differences were found in clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF) (16 vs. 7.5%, p=0.282), Clavien-Dindo severe complication ≥3 score (11 vs. 4%, p=0.396), or length of hospital stay (9 vs. 9 days; p=0.614) between the consultant and registrar cohorts. CONCLUSIONS With all the limitations of a retrospective study with a small sample size, junior surgeons' involvement in MIDP for non-PDAC lesions resulted in higher conversion rate, blood loss and duration of surgery without statistically significant difference on clinical outcomes compared to a consultant.
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- Regis Souche
- Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital Center, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France. .,Tumor Microenvironment and Resistance to Treatment Lab, Institut de Recherche en Cancérologie de Montpellier, INSERM U1194, 208 rue des Apothicaires, 34298, Montpellier Cedex 5, France. .,University of Montpellier, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France. .,Digestive and Mini-invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Saint Eloi Hospital, 80 avenue Augustin Fliche, 34295, Montpellier, France.
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- Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital Center, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France.,University of Montpellier, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital Center, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France.,University of Montpellier, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital Center, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France.,University of Montpellier, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital Center, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France.,University of Montpellier, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Montpellier University Hospital Center, University of Montpellier-Nimes, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France.,University of Montpellier, 641 avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090, Montpellier, France
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Partelli S, Ricci C, Cinelli L, Montorsi RM, Ingaldi C, Andreasi V, Crippa S, Alberici L, Casadei R, Falconi M. Evaluation of cost-effectiveness among open, laparoscopic and robotic distal pancreatectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Surg 2021; 222:513-520. [PMID: 33853724 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.03.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The cost-effectiveness of minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) is still a matter of debate. This study compares the cost-effectiveness of open (ODP), laparoscopic (LDP) and robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP). METHODS Pubmed, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases were searched. Studies comparing cost-effectiveness of ODP and MIDP were included. RESULTS A total of 1052 titles were screened and 16 articles were included in the study, 2431 patients in total. LDP resulted the most cost-efficient procedure, with a mean total cost of 14,682 ± 5665 € and the lowest readmission rates. ODP had lower surgical procedure costs, 3867 ± 768 €. RDP was the safest approach regarding hospital stay costs (5239 ± 1741 €), length of hospital stay, morbidity, clinically relevant pancreatic fistula and reoperations. CONCLUSION In this meta-analysis MIDP resulted as the most cost-effective approach. LDP seems to be protective against high costs, but RDP seems to be safer.
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- Stefano Partelli
- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studorium, University of Bologna, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy; Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studorium, University of Bologna, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy; Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studorium, University of Bologna, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy; Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studorium, University of Bologna, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy; Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.
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Jiang L, Ning D, Chen XP. Improvement in distal pancreatectomy for tumors in the body and tail of the pancreas. World J Surg Oncol 2021; 19:49. [PMID: 33588845 PMCID: PMC7885351 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-021-02159-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Pancreatic resections are complex and technically challenging surgical procedures. They often come with potential limitations to high-volume centers. Distal pancreatectomy is a relatively simple procedure in most cases. It facilitates the development of up-to-date minimally invasive surgical procedures in pancreatic surgery including laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy and robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy. Main body To obtain a desirable long-term prognosis, R0 resection and adequate lymphadenectomy are crucial to the surgical management of pancreatic cancer, and they demand standard procedure and multi-visceral resection if necessary. With respect to combined organ resection, progress has been made in evaluating and determining when and how to preserve the spleen. The postoperative pancreatic fistula, however, remains the most significant complication of distal pancreatectomy, with a rather high incidence. In addition, a safe closure of the pancreatic remnant persists as an area of concern. Therefore, much efforts that focus on the management of the pancreatic stump have been made to mitigate morbidity. Conclusion This review summarized the historical development of the techniques for pancreatic resections in recent years and describes the progress. The review eventually looked into the controversies regarding distal pancreatectomy for tumors in the body and tail of the pancreas.
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- Li Jiang
- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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[Evidence for robotics in oncological pancreatic surgery]. Chirurg 2021; 92:102-106. [PMID: 33064158 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-020-01299-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Robotic surgical procedures have been implemented and have become an important development in pancreatic surgery with an increasing acceptance worldwide. Nearly all types of pancreatic surgery have now been performed robotically and especially standardized resections, such as distal pancreatectomy (RDP) and partial pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) have gained importance despite a potentially long learning curve and high associated procedural costs. The present review article summarizes the available literature and evidence on the respective procedures focused on their use for indications of malignancy.
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Di Franco G, Peri A, Lorenzoni V, Palmeri M, Furbetta N, Guadagni S, Gianardi D, Bianchini M, Pollina LE, Melfi F, Mamone D, Milli C, Di Candio G, Turchetti G, Pietrabissa A, Morelli L. Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy: a case-matched cost-analysis between robot-assisted surgery and direct manual laparoscopy. Surg Endosc 2021; 36:651-662. [PMID: 33534074 PMCID: PMC8741657 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08332-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Background Few studies have reported a structured cost analysis of robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP), and none have compared the relative costs between the robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) and the direct manual laparoscopy (DML) in this setting. The aim of the present study is to address this issue by comparing surgical outcomes and costs of RDP and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies (LDP). Methods Eighty-eight RDP and 47 LDP performed between January 2008 and January 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Three comparable groups of 35 patients each (Si-RDP-group, Xi-RDP group, LDP-group) were obtained matching 1:1 the RDP-groups with the LDP-group. Overall costs, including overall variable costs (OVC) and fixed costs were compared using generalized linear regression model adjusting for covariates. Results The conversion rate was significantly lower in the Si-RDP-group and Xi-RDP-group: 2.9% and 0%, respectively, versus 14.3% in the LDP-group (p = 0.045). Although not statistically significant, the mean operative time was lower in Xi-RDP-group: 226 min versus 262 min for Si-RDP-group and 247 min for LDP-group. The overall post-operative complications rate and the length of hospital stay (LOS) were not significantly different between the three groups. In LDP-group, the LOS of converted cases was significantly longer: 15.6 versus 9.8 days (p = 0.039). Overall costs of LDP-group were significantly lower than RDP-groups, (p < 0.001). At multivariate analysis OVC resulted no longer statistically significantly different between LDP-group and Xi-RDP-group (p = 0.099), and between LDP-group and the RDP-groups when the spleen preservation was indicated (p = 0.115 and p = 0.261 for Si-RDP-group and Xi-RDP-group, respectively). Conclusions RAS is more expensive than DML for DP because of higher acquisition and maintenance costs. The flattening of these differences considering only the variable costs, in a high-volume multidisciplinary center for RAS, suggests a possible optimization of the costs in this setting. RAS might be particularly indicated for minimally invasive DP when the spleen preservation is scheduled.
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- Gregorio Di Franco
- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy.,Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy.,Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy.,Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy.,Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy.,Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy.,Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Pharmaceutical Unit, Medical Device Management, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Board of Directors, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy. .,Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. .,EndoCAS (Center for Computer Assisted Surgery), University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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Dittrich L, Biebl M, Malinka T, Knoop M, Pratschke J. Minimally invasive pancreatic surgery—will robotic surgery be the future? Eur Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10353-020-00689-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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SummaryDue to the complexity of the procedures and the texture of the organ itself, pancreatic surgery remains a challenge in the field of visceral surgery. During the past decade, a minimally invasive approach to pancreatic surgery has gained distribution in clinical routine, extending from left-sided procedures to pancreatic head resections. While a laparoscopic approach has proven beneficial for many patients with left-sided pancreatic pathologies, the complex reconstruction in pancreas head resections remains worrisome with the laparoscopic approach. The robotic technique was established to overcome such technical constraints while preserving the advantages of the laparoscopic approach. Even though robotic systems are still in development, especially in pancreatoduodenectomy, the current literature demonstrates the feasibility of this approach and stable clinical and oncological outcomes compared to the open technique, albeit only under the condition of such operations being performed by specialist teams in a high-volume setting (>20 robotic pancreaticoduodenectomies per year). The aim of this review is to analyze the current evidence regarding a minimally invasive approach to pancreatic surgery and to review the potential of a robotic approach. Presently, there is still a scarcity of sound evidence and long-term oncological data regarding the role of minimally invasive and robotic pancreatic surgery in the literature, especially in the setting of pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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Ku G, Kang I, Lee WJ, Kang CM. Revo-i assisted robotic central pancreatectomy. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 2020; 24:547-550. [PMID: 33234762 PMCID: PMC7691199 DOI: 10.14701/ahbps.2020.24.4.547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Central pncreatectomy (CP) can be one of procedures for function-preserving pancreatectomy for patients with benign or low grade malignant pancreatic tumors. Surgeons have to deal with two cut surface of the pancreas when performing CP, which can be associated with severe complication, such as postoperative pancreatic fistula. Fine and delicate surgical skill is highly required for safe CP. With the advance of minimally invasive surgery, CP is now thought to be one of appropriate procedures for function-preserving minimally invasive pancreatectomy. Robotic surgery is thought to make complicated surgical procedure easy and effective. Recently, Korean robotic surgical system, Revo-i, was successfully developed by Meeraecompany and have been proved its safety and feasibility in several recent reports. A 56-year old woman was referred for a body of pancreatic lesion. Contrast abdominopelvic CT revealed a pancreatic body tumor measuring around 1.2 cm in diameter. The patient underwent a robot-assisted central pancreatectomy using Revo-i. The patient endured the procedure well and was discharged to home at postoperative day 9. This report showed a successful case of central pancreatectomy performed with the Korean robotic surgical system Revo-i.
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- Gayoon Ku
- Division of HBP Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of HBP Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Pancreatobiliary Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of HBP Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Pancreatobiliary Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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BACKGROUND Although only a low percentage of abdominal surgical interventions are performed using a robotic platform, the total number has significantly increased in recent years and robotic surgery (RS) is no longer limited only to university hospitals. Despite the increasing popularity and many innovations in the field of robotic surgery with new devices, the data situation is confusing. OBJECTIVE This review deals with the current areas of application of robotic devices in abdominal surgery and whether there are any advantages compared to laparoscopic surgery (LS). MATERIAL AND METHODS The current international literature was evaluated and is critically discussed with a particular focus on clinical trials. RESULTS While the disadvantages include high costs and longer times of surgery, the advantages are a stable optical platform and the high mobility even in confined spaces; however, no high-quality, randomized controlled trial in abdominal surgery is currently available that could demonstrate an advantage of RS compared to LS. CONCLUSION Although no clear advantages of RS for the patients could so far be demonstrated, it seems to be at least equivalent to LS. Undisputed is the level of comfort for the surgeon. Once the costs of RS can be reduced, LS will probably be replaced for most indications.
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Surgical Management of Neuroendocrine Tumours of the Pancreas. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9092993. [PMID: 32947997 PMCID: PMC7565036 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Neuroendocrine tumours of the pancreas (pNET) are rare, accounting for 1-2% of all pancreatic neoplasms. They develop from pancreatic islet cells and cover a wide range of heterogeneous neoplasms. While most pNETs are sporadic, some are associated with genetic syndromes. Furthermore, some pNETs are 'functioning' when there is clinical hypersecretion of metabolically active peptides, whereas others are 'non-functioning'. pNET can be diagnosed at a localised stage or a more advanced stage, including regional or distant metastasis (in 50% of cases) mainly located in the liver. While surgical resection is the cornerstone of the curative treatment of those patients, pNET management requires a multidisciplinary discussion between the oncologist, radiologist, pathologist, and surgeon. However, the scarcity of pNET patients constrains centralised management in high-volume centres to provide the best patient-tailored approach. Nonetheless, no treatment should be initiated without precise diagnosis and staging. In this review, the steps from the essential comprehensive preoperative evaluation of the best surgical approach (open versus laparoscopic, standard versus sparing parenchymal pancreatectomy, lymphadenectomy) according to pNET staging are analysed. Strategies to enhance the short- and long-term benefit/risk ratio in these particular patients are discussed.
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Comparison of 3 Minimally Invasive Methods Versus Open Distal Pancreatectomy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2020; 31:104-112. [PMID: 32890249 PMCID: PMC8096312 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. The efficacy and safety of open distal pancreatectomy (DP), laparoscopic DP, robot-assisted laparoscopic DP, and robotic DP have not been established. The authors aimed to comprehensively compare these 4 surgical methods using a network meta-analysis.
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Kazaryan AM, Solberg I, Aghayan DL, Sahakyan MA, Reiertsen O, Semikov VI, Shulutko AM, Edwin B. Does tumor size influence the outcome of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy? HPB (Oxford) 2020; 22:1280-1287. [PMID: 31843445 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2019.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Revised: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) is a safe procedure, but its role in resection of large pancreatic lesions has been questioned. METHODS Patients who underwent LDP for pancreatic solitary tumors in 1997-2017 were included in this study. The patients were divided into three groups in accordance with tumor size: <3.5 cm (group I); from 3.5 cm to 7.0 cm (group II), and ≥7 cm (group III). RESULTS 218, 146 and 58 patients were identified in the groups I, II and III. Median tumor size in the groups I, II and III was 20, 47 and 81.5 mm (p < 0.001). Nine procedures (2.1%) were converted including 1(0.5%), 5(3.4%) and 3(5.2%) in the groups I, II and III (p = 0.036). Median operative time was longer in the group III compared with the groups I and II - 195 vs 158 and 159 min (p = 0.005). Median blood loss did not differ. Regression analysis revealed correlation between tumor size and operative time (R = 0.103; P = 0.035) and no correlation between tumor size and blood loss (R = 0.075; P = 0.125). Hospital stay was 5 days, similar in all groups.Postoperative morbidity was similar - 38.5, 32 and 34% in the group I, II and III. CONCLUSION LDP can be safely performed laparoscopically with outcomes similar to those for smaller tumors.
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- Airazat M Kazaryan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway; Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital - Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; Department of Faculty Surgery N2, I.M.Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia; Department of Surgery N1, Yerevan State Medical University After M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia.
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- Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital - Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; Department of Surgery N1, Yerevan State Medical University After M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Surgery N1, Yerevan State Medical University After M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia; Department of General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Central Clinical Military Hospital, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Faculty Surgery N2, I.M.Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Faculty Surgery N2, I.M.Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital - Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Oslo University Hospital - Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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Rosemurgy AS, Luberice K, Krill E, Castro M, Espineira GR, Sucandy I, Ross S. 100 Robotic Distal Pancreatectomies: The Future at Hand. Am Surg 2020; 86:958-964. [PMID: 32779475 DOI: 10.1177/0003134820942181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study was undertaken to examine 100 consecutive robotic distal pancreatectomies with splenectomies, and to compare our outcomes to predicted outcomes as calculated using the American college of surgeons national surgical quality improvement program (ACS NSQIP) Surgical Risk Calculator and to the outcomes contained within NSQIP. METHODS Outcomes were compared with predicted outcomes, calculated using the ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator, and with outcomes documented in NSQIP for distal pancreatectomy. For illustrative purposes, data are presented as median (mean ± SD). RESULTS Patients who underwent robotic distal pancreatectomy were of age 67 (63 ± 13.4) years with a BMI of 29 (29 ± 6.3) kg/m2, with 49% being women. Operative duration was 242 (265 ± 112.2) minutes and estimated blood loss was 110 (211 ± 233.9) mL. Predicted outcomes were similar to those reported in NSQIP. Our actual outcomes were significantly superior to the predicted outcomes for serious complication, any complication, surgical site infection, sepsis, and length of stay. Compared to NSQIP outcomes, our actual outcomes for serious complication, any complication, surgical site infection, sepsis, and delayed gastric emptying were significantly superior. Twelve percent of operations were converted to "open." There were 3 deaths within 30 days, similar to predicted outcomes. Deaths were due to sepsis (2) and respiratory failure (1). CONCLUSION Our patients' predicted outcomes were the same as national outcomes; our patients were not a select group. However, their actual outcomes were like or significantly superior than those predicted by NSQIP or reported in NSQIP. We believe that the robot has the future of distal pancreatectomy with or without splenectomy.
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- AdvenHealth Tampa, Digestive Health Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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- AdvenHealth Tampa, Digestive Health Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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- AdvenHealth Tampa, Digestive Health Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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- AdvenHealth Tampa, Digestive Health Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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Minimally invasive pancreatic surgery: An upward spiral. LAPAROSCOPIC, ENDOSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC SURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lers.2020.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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De Pastena M, Esposito A, Paiella S, Surci N, Montagnini G, Marchegiani G, Malleo G, Secchettin E, Casetti L, Ricci C, Landoni L, Bovo C, Bassi C, Salvia R. Cost-effectiveness and quality of life analysis of laparoscopic and robotic distal pancreatectomy: a propensity score-matched study. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:1420-1428. [PMID: 32240383 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07528-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study analyzed the Quality of Life (QoL) and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic (LDP) versus robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP). METHOD All patients who underwent LDP or RDP from 2011 to 2017 and with a minimum postoperative follow-up of 12 months were included in the study. To minimize bias, a propensity score-matched analysis (1:2) was performed. Two different questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30 and EQ-5D) were completed by the patients. The mean differential cost and mean differential Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALY) were calculated and plotted on a cost-utility plane. RESULTS The study population consisted of 152 patients. After having applied the propensity score matching, the final population included 103 patients divided into RDP group (n = 37, 36%) and LDP (n = 66, 64%). No differences were found between groups regarding the baseline, intraoperative, postoperative, and pathological variables (p > 0.05). The QoL analysis showed a significant improvement in the RDP group on the postoperative social function, nausea, vomiting, and financial status (p = 0.010, p = 0.050, and p = 0.030, respectively). As expected, the crude costs analysis confirmed that RDP was more expensive than LDP (12,053 Euros vs. 5519 Euros, p < 0.001). However, the robotic approach had a higher probability of being more cost-effective than the laparoscopic procedure when a willingness to pay of more than 4800 Euros/QALY was accepted. CONCLUSION RDP was associated with QoL improvement in specific domains. Crude costs were higher relative to LDP. Cost-effectiveness threshold resulted to be 4800 euros/QALY. The increasing worldwide diffusion of the robotic technology, with easier access and possible cost reduction, could increase the sustainability of this procedure.
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- Matteo De Pastena
- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences-DIMEC, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Healthcare Department Administrator, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (AOUI), Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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Vicente E, Núñez‐Alfonsel J, Ielpo B, Ferri V, Caruso R, Duran H, Diaz E, Malave L, Fabra I, Pinna E, Isernia R, Hidalgo A, Quijano Y. A cost‐effectiveness analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Int J Med Robot 2020; 16:e2080. [DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Emilio Vicente
- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Instituto de Validación de la Eficiencia Clínica (IVEC)Fundación de Investigación HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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- Department of Economic Analysis and FinancesUniversity of Castilla‐La Mancha Toledo Spain
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- Department of General SurgeryHospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, HM Hospitales Madrid Spain
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Esposito A, Casetti L, De Pastena M, Ramera M, Montagnini G, Landoni L, Bassi C, Salvia R. Robotic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy: the Verona experience. Updates Surg 2020; 73:923-928. [PMID: 32162271 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00731-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The minimally invasive approach in spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy has currently been emphasized in benign and pre-malignant pancreatic diseases. The study aims to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of our technique of robotic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (RSPDP) by a stepwise approach. METHODS The data of consecutive patients presented for RSPDP from 2014 to 2019 at Verona University were retrieved from a prospectively maintained database. The patients were divided into two groups based on the surgical procedure performed, such as Kimura's (KG) or Warshaw's (WG) technique, and then compared. RESULTS In the study period, 32 patients underwent RSPDP. Twenty-three patients presented for the Kimura procedure (72%), while nine patients underwent the Warshaw procedure (28%). A higher body mass index was found in the KG (26 ± 4 vs. 22 ± 3, p = 0.037). Regarding the pathological data, the WG group differed in the tumor dimension, and the lymph nodes harvested (30 ± 2 vs. 17 ± 10, 9 ± 5 vs. 3 ± 4, p = 0.0028, and p = 0.005, respectively). Notably, no conversions and mortality were recorded. The overall morbidity was 25% ( eight patients) with no difference between the groups (p = 0.820). The mean length of stay was 8 days, and was similar between the groups (p = 0.350). CONCLUSIONS The present study suggests that RSPDP is a valid option for the treatment of benign or pre-malignant pancreatic diseases of the distal pancreas, with comparable morbidity with the standard treatment and no mortality. Further research is needed to standardize the technique and to assess the immunological, surgical, and financial benefits of the procedure.
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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Hu YH, Qin YF, Yu DD, Li X, Zhao YM, Kong DJ, Jin W, Wang H. Meta-analysis of short-term outcomes comparing robot-assisted and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. J Comp Eff Res 2020; 9:201-218. [PMID: 31975614 DOI: 10.2217/cer-2019-0124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Aim: To evaluate and compare the short-term outcomes of robotic surgery and laparoscopic approach in distal pancreatectomy (DP). Materials & methods: EMBASE, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, CNKI and Wan Fang database were retrieved from the inception of electronic databases to June 2019. All analyses were performed using Stata/SE 15.1 version (StataCorp). Results: Twenty-two papers were included, four of which were prospective studies and the rest were retrospective studies. There was significant difference in spleen preservation rate (odds ratio: 2.020; 95% CI: 1.085-3.758; p = 0.027), operation time (mean difference [MD]: 27.372; 95% CI: 8.236-47.210; p = 0.000), the length of hospital stay (MD: -0.911; 95% CI: -1.287 to -0.535; p = 0.000), conversion rate (rate difference: -0.090; 95% CI: -1.287 to -0.535; p = 0.000), operation cost (MD: 2816.564; 95% CI: 1782.028-3851.064; p = 0.000). However, no significant difference was detected in estimated blood loss, total complication, severe complication, lymph nodules harvest, blood transfusion rate, total pancreatic fistula, severe pancreatic fistula, R0 resection rate and mortality. Conclusion: Both robotic and laparoscopic DP are safe and feasible. Although robotic DP increases the operation cost, the spleen-preserving rate is much higher. Robotic surgery may be an alternative approach to DP.
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- Yong-Hao Hu
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, China
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Ielpo B, Nuñez-Alfonsel J, Diago MV, Hidalgo Á, Quijano Y, Vicente E. The issue of the cost of robotic distal pancreatectomies. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2019; 8:655-658. [PMID: 31930000 DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2019.09.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Benedetto Ielpo
- Department of General Surgery, Division of HBP Surgery, Leon University Hospital, Leon, Spain
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- Instituto de Validación de la Eficiencia Clínica, Fundación de Investigación HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of HBP Surgery, Leon University Hospital, Leon, Spain
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- Department of Economics and Finance, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Sanchinarro University Hospital HM, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Sanchinarro University Hospital HM, Madrid, Spain
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Comparison of robotic vs laparoscopic vs open distal pancreatectomy. A systematic review and network meta-analysis. HPB (Oxford) 2019; 21:1268-1276. [PMID: 31080086 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2019.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The current evidence comparing oncological adequacy and effectiveness of robotic and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy to open distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma is inconclusive. Recent pairwise meta-analyses demonstrated reduced blood loss and length of stay as the principal advantages of RDP and LDP compared to ODP. The aim of this study was to compare the three approaches to distal pancreatectomy conducting a pairwise meta-analysis and consequently network meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed using the databases, EMBASE, Pubmed, the Cochrane library, and Google Scholar. Meta-analyses were performed using both fixed-effect and random-effect models. RESULTS RDP cohort represented only 11% of the total sample; significantly younger patients with smaller size tumours were included in the RDP and LDP cohorts compared to ODP cohort. Significantly less blood loss and shorter length of stay were the advantages of both RDP and LDP compared to ODP. The ODP cohort included significantly more specimens with positive resection margins compared to RDP and LDP cohorts. DISCUSSION The results of the present study demonstrate that reduced blood losses and shorter length of stay are the advantages of RDP and LDP compared to ODP. However, demographic discrepancies, underpowered RDP sample and differences in oncological burden do not permit certain conclusions regarding the oncological safety of RDP and LDP for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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Lyman WB, Passeri M, Sastry A, Cochran A, Iannitti DA, Vrochides D, Baker EH, Martinie JB. Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic left pancreatectomy at a high-volume, minimally invasive center. Surg Endosc 2019; 33:2991-3000. [PMID: 30421076 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6565-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION While minimally invasive left pancreatectomy has become more widespread and generally accepted over the last decade, opinions on modality of minimally invasive approach (robotic or laparoscopic) remain mixed with few institutions performing a significant portion of both operative approaches simultaneously. METHODS 247 minimally invasive left pancreatectomies were retrospectively identified in a prospectively maintained institutional REDCap™ database, 135 laparoscopic left pancreatectomy (LLP) and 108 robotic-assisted left pancreatectomy (RLP). Demographics, intraoperative variables, postoperative outcomes, and OR costs were compared between LLP and RLP with an additional subgroup analysis for procedures performed specifically for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (35 LLP and 23 RLP) focusing on pathologic outcomes and 2-year actuarial survival. RESULTS There were no significant differences in preoperative demographics or indications between LLP and RLP with 34% performed for chronic pancreatitis and 23% performed for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. While laparoscopic cases were faster (p < 0.001) robotic cases had a higher rate of splenic preservation (p < 0.001). Median length of stay was 5 days for RLP and LLP, and rate of clinically significant grade B/C pancreatic fistula was approximately 20% for both groups. Conversion rates to laparotomy were 4.3% and 1.8% for LLP and RLP approaches respectively. RLP had a higher rate of readmission (p = 0.035). Pathologic outcomes and 2-year actuarial survival were similar between LLP and RLP. LLP on average saved $206.67 in OR costs over RLP. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that at a high-volume center with significant minimally invasive experience, both LLP and RLP can be equally effective when used at the discretion of the operating surgeon. We view the laparoscopic and robotic platforms as tools for the modern surgeon, and at our institution, given the technical success of both operative approaches, we will continue to encourage our surgeons to approach a difficult operation with their tool of choice.
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- William B Lyman
- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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Liu R, Wakabayashi G, Palanivelu C, Tsung A, Yang K, Goh BKP, Chong CCN, Kang CM, Peng C, Kakiashvili E, Han HS, Kim HJ, He J, Lee JH, Takaori K, Marino MV, Wang SN, Guo T, Hackert T, Huang TS, Anusak Y, Fong Y, Nagakawa Y, Shyr YM, Wu YM, Zhao Y. International consensus statement on robotic pancreatic surgery. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2019; 8:345-360. [PMID: 31489304 DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2019.07.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The robotic surgical system has been applied to various types of pancreatic surgery. However, controversies exist regarding a variety of factors including the safety, feasibility, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of robotic surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the current status of robotic pancreatic surgery and put forth experts' consensus and recommendations to promote its development. Based on the WHO Handbook for Guideline Development, a Consensus Steering Group* and a Consensus Development Group were established to determine the topics, prepare evidence-based documents, and generate recommendations. The GRADE Grid method and Delphi vote were used to formulate the recommendations. A total of 19 topics were analyzed. The first 16 recommendations were generated by GRADE using an evidence-based method (EBM) and focused on the safety, feasibility, indication, techniques, certification of the robotic surgeon, and cost-effectiveness of robotic pancreatic surgery. The remaining three recommendations were based on literature review and expert panel opinion due to insufficient EBM results. Since the current amount of evidence was low/meager as evaluated by the GRADE method, further randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are needed in the future to validate these recommendations.
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- Rong Liu
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Center for Advanced Treatment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Ageo Central General Hospital, Ageo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Minimal Access Surgery, GEM Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, India
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal Disease Specific Research Group, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of HBP Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Pancreatobiliary Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Pancreatic Disease Centre, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary & Pancreas Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, Shogoin, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera, Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung
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- Department of General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and National Yang Ming University, Taipei
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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Silvestri M, Coignac A, Delicque J, Herrero A, Borie F, Guiu B, Fabre JM, Souche R. Level of pancreatic division and postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy: A retrospective case-control study of 157 patients with non-pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma lesions. Int J Surg 2019; 65:128-133. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Slim K, Mattevi C. Robotic surgery or enhanced recovery programs or both? And in which order? Surgery 2018; 164:937-938. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.05.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nota CLMA, Smits FJ, Woo Y, Borel Rinkes IHM, Molenaar IQ, Hagendoorn J, Fong Y. Robotic Developments in Cancer Surgery. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2018; 28:89-100. [PMID: 30414684 DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2018.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Indications for robotic surgery have been rapidly expanding since the first introduction of the robotic surgical system in the US market in 2000. As the robotic systems have become more sophisticated over the past decades, there has been an expansion in indications. Many new tools have been added with the aim of optimizing outcomes after oncologic surgery. Complex abdominal cancers are increasingly operated on using robot-assisted laparoscopy and with acceptable outcomes. In this article, the authors discuss robotic developments, from the past and the future, with an emphasis on cancer surgery.
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- Carolijn L M A Nota
- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010, USA; Department of Surgery, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010, USA.
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Raoof M, Nota CLMA, Melstrom LG, Warner SG, Woo Y, Singh G, Fong Y. Oncologic outcomes after robot-assisted versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: Analysis of the National Cancer Database. J Surg Oncol 2018; 118:651-656. [PMID: 30114321 DOI: 10.1002/jso.25170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND How the oncologic outcomes after robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) compare to those after laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) remains unknown. METHODS Using the National Cancer Database (NCDB), we analyzed all patients undergoing LDP or RDP for resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma over a 4-year period (2010-2013). RESULTS Of the 704 eligible patients, 605 (86%) underwent LDP and 99 (14%) underwent RDP. The median follow-up for patients was 25 months. There were no differences in the two groups with respect to sociodemographic, clinicopathologic, or treatment characteristics. On comparing LDP versus RDP, there was no difference in the margin-positive rate (15% vs 16%; P = 0.84); lymph nodes examined (12 vs 11; P = 0.67); overall survival (hazard ratio [HR], 1.1, 95% confidence intervals [CI], 0.7 to 1.7; 28 vs 25 months; P = 0.71); hospital stay (6 vs 5 days; P = 0.14); time to chemotherapy (50 vs 52 days; P = 0.65); 30-day readmission (9.4% vs 9.1%; P = 0.92); and mortality (1% vs 0%; P = 0.28). Patients undergoing LDP had a significantly higher conversion rate to open or minimally invasive pancreatic cancer resections compared with RDP (27% vs 10%; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The early national experience with RDP demonstrates similar oncologic outcomes to LDP, with a significantly lower conversion rate.
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- Mustafa Raoof
- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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Han HJ, Kang CM. Reduced port minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy: single-port laparoscopic versus robotic single-site plus one-port distal pancreatectomy. Surg Endosc 2018; 33:1091-1099. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6361-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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