Laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy is associated with improved perioperative outcomes: a single-center early experience propensity-matched analysis

New insights in the management of pseudomyxoma peritonei

While a rare entity, peritoneal pseudomyxoma treatment evolves. Decision-making criteria improve with imaging development and exploratory laparoscopy. Surgery remains at the core of the therapeutic strategy whatever disease progression. Complete cytoreduction plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is standard of care. Iterative cytoreduction or debulking is sometimes justified. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy modalities change with early postoperative HIPEC or pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy. Systemic or local treatment such as new chemo/immuno-therapies or BromAc should improve outcomes. Expertise and multicentric cooperation are more than ever needed.

Laparoscopic Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, an Update From the International PSOGI Registry

INTRODUCTION

Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) are established treatments for peritoneal surface malignancies, traditionally performed via laparotomy. Recent advancements in laparoscopic approaches (L-CRS + HIPEC) have shown promising results in selected patients.

METHODS

The PSOGI registry, established in November 2019, collects data from specialized centers performing L-CRS + HIPEC. Data were collected prospectively and analyzed retrospectively, excluding risk-reducing procedures without peritoneal disease. The learning curve was assessed using a 14-cases cutoff.

RESULTS

Today, 323 patients have been registered, 193 were included finally. Perioperative outcomes improved after 14 cases: Length of hospital stay was 7.78 ± 3.64 days (consolidation) versus 8.8 ± 8.79 days (learning) and major morbidity was 0% (consolidation) versus 5% (learning), (p = n.s.). Estimated blood loss was lower in the consolidation phase. Oncological outcomes also improved: Recurrence rate was 8.7% (consolidation) versus 17.8% (learning). Disease-free survival 5 years, 65% (learning) versus 88% (consolidation) (p = 0.012).

CONCLUSION

The L-CRS + HIPEC is a safe procedure with non-inferior oncologic outcomes which it is evaluating in an IDEAL setting by an international group. The validation of the learning curve, gives us the knowledge that a mentoring program must be setup to reduce the learning curve impact in oncologic failure.

Laparoscopic Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for Peritoneal Metastasis: Improved Short-term Outcomes Revealed Through Propensity Score Matching Analysis

INTRODUCTION

Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is the standard of care for selected cases of primary or secondary peritoneal surface malignancies. The study aims to verify the postoperative advantages of laparoscopic CRS-HIPEC.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent CRS-HIPEC at our institution was performed. Records were extracted from a prospectively maintained database. Patients were divided into two groups, laparoscopic CRS-HIPEC and open CRS-HIPEC, and matched for age, ASA, comorbidities, Prior Surgical Score (PSS), and Peritoneal Cancer Index (PCI) using propensity score analysis. Demographics, clinical, and operative data were compared between the two groups using chi-square or Fisher's exact test and T-test or Mann-Whitney U test.

RESULTS

Between 2016 and 2022, 13 patients underwent laparoscopic CRS-HIPEC. These were matched to 32 open CRS-HIPEC patients (1:2.5), obtaining comparable demographics and clinical and preoperative variables. The two groups had a similar duration and complexity of surgery; however, the mean estimated blood loss was lower during laparoscopic procedures (p = 0.008). Overall morbidity rates were lower after laparoscopic CRS-HIPEC (p = 0.043); however, grade III-IV complications, reintervention, and 90-day readmission rates were comparable between the two groups. A faster postoperative recovery in all aspects of the postoperative course was observed, including hospital length of stay (6 vs. 9.5 days, p = 0.003).

CONCLUSIONS

Laparoscopic CRS-HIPEC is a feasible and safe procedure and shows improved short-term postoperative outcomes in selected patients with limited peritoneal disease compared to the open approach.