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Han J. Can robotic surgery lead the way in the treatment of rectal cancer? Ann Coloproctol 2024; 40:87-88. [PMID: 38576078 PMCID: PMC11082543 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2024.00234.0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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- Jeonghee Han
- Department of Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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Piozzi GN, Kwak JM, Kim JS, Baek SJ, Kim J, Kim SH. Stereotactic Navigation-Assisted Laparoscopic Resection of Challenging Low Pelvic Tumors: A Case Series. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1233. [PMID: 38592109 PMCID: PMC10931769 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051233] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
Abstract
(1) Introduction: The laparoscopic approach to low pelvic tumors is challenging and hindered by suboptimal tumor visualization and dissection, with possible oncological failure. Stereotactic navigation provides real-time image guidance that may optimize safety, accuracy, and precision when dissecting challenging low pelvic tumors. (2) Methods: Preoperative CT images were acquired with eight skin-fixed fiducials and loaded into a navigation system. A patient tracker was mounted on the bed side. Patient-to-image paired point registration was performed, and an instrument tracker was mounted on a laparoscopic instrument and calibrated for instrument tracking. Surgical operations were performed with real-time stereotactic navigation assistance. (3) Results: Three patients underwent stereotactic navigation surgery. Fiducial registration errors were good to optimal (±1.9, ±3.4, and ±3.4 mm). Lesions were easily identified and targeted with real-time navigation. Surgeries were uneventful. Histopathology examinations identified one retro-rectal schwannoma, one lateral pelvic recurrence from rectal adenocarcinoma, and one advanced anal canal carcinoma. No navigation-related complications, readmissions, or postoperative mortalities were observed. (4) Conclusions: The application of laparoscopic stereotactic navigation surgery to complex low pelvic tumors is feasible and could impact oncological surgical quality by enabling tumor targeting and ensuring resection margins. Further wider series are needed to confirm stereotactic navigation's impact on challenging low pelvic tumors.
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- Guglielmo Niccolò Piozzi
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu 73, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (G.N.P.); (S.-J.B.); (J.K.); (S.-H.K.)
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu 73, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (G.N.P.); (S.-J.B.); (J.K.); (S.-H.K.)
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu 73, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (G.N.P.); (S.-J.B.); (J.K.); (S.-H.K.)
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu 73, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (G.N.P.); (S.-J.B.); (J.K.); (S.-H.K.)
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu 73, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (G.N.P.); (S.-J.B.); (J.K.); (S.-H.K.)
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu 73, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (G.N.P.); (S.-J.B.); (J.K.); (S.-H.K.)
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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Aguilera Saiz L, Groen HC, Heerink WJ, Ruers TJM. The influence of the da Vinci surgical robot on electromagnetic tracking in a clinical environment. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:54. [PMID: 38280064 PMCID: PMC10821979 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01812-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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Robot-assisted surgery is increasingly used in surgery for cancer. Reduced overview and loss of anatomical orientation are challenges that might be solved with image-guided surgical navigation using electromagnetic tracking (EMT). However, the robot's presence may distort the electromagnetic field, affecting EMT accuracy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the robot's influence on EMT accuracy. For this purpose, two different electromagnetic field generators were used inside a clinical surgical environment: a table top field generator (TTFG) and a planar field generator (PFG). The position and orientation of sensors within the electromagnetic field were measured using an accurate in-house developed 3D board. Baseline accuracy was measured without the robot, followed by stepwise introduction of potential distortion sources (robot and robotic instruments). The absolute accuracy was determined within the entire 3D board and in the clinical working volume. For the baseline setup, median errors in the entire tracking volume within the 3D board were 0.9 mm and 0.3° (TTFG), and 1.1 mm and 0.4° (PFG). Adding the robot and instruments did not affect the TTFG's position accuracy (p = 0.60), while the PFG's accuracies decreased to 1.5 mm and 0.7° (p < 0.001). For both field generators, when adding robot and instruments, accuracies inside the clinical working volume were higher compared to the entire tracking 3D board volume, 0.7 mm and 0.3° (TTFG), and 1.1 mm and 0.7° (PFG). Introduction of a surgical robot and robotic instruments shows limited distortion of the EMT field, allowing sufficient accuracy for surgical navigation in robotic procedures.
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- L Aguilera Saiz
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Science and Technology (TNW), Nanobiophysics Group (NBP), University of Twente, 7500 AE, Enschede, The Netherlands
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Solbakken AM, Flatmark K. ASO Author Reflections: Navigation-Assisted Surgery for Locally Advanced and Recurrent Rectal Cancer: The NAVI-LARRC Trial. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:7633-7634. [PMID: 37573284 PMCID: PMC10562341 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14058-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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- Arne M Solbakken
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Tumour Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Garoufalia Z, Wexner SD. Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Guided Surgery in Colorectal Surgery. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12020494. [PMID: 36675423 PMCID: PMC9865296 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12020494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Indocyanine green (ICG) imaging has been increasingly used for intraoperative guidance in colorectal surgery over the past decade. The aim of this study was to review and organize, according to different type of use, all available literature on ICG guided colorectal surgery and highlight areas in need of further research and discuss future perspectives. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases were searched systematically through November 2022 for all available studies on fluorescence-guided surgery in colorectal surgery. RESULTS Available studies described ICG use in colorectal surgery for perfusion assessment, ureteral and urethral assessment, lymphatic mapping, and hepatic and peritoneal metastases assessment. Although the level of evidence is low, results are promising, especially in the role of ICG in reducing anastomotic leaks. CONCLUSIONS ICG imaging is a safe and relatively cheap imaging modality in colorectal surgery, especially for perfusion assessment. Work is underway regarding its use in lymphatic mapping, ureter identification, and the assessment of intraperitoneal metastatic disease.
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Uk Bae S. Current Status and Future of Robotic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer-An English Version. J Anus Rectum Colon 2022; 6:221-230. [DOI: 10.23922/jarc.2022-047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Sung Uk Bae
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keimyung University and Dongsan Medical Center
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Background: Robotic surgical systems were created partly to solve several constraints of laparoscopic surgery and to offer technical advantages. With a substantial body of evidence demonstrating its efficacy in rectal cancer treatment, robotic surgery will soon become another conventional treatment. However, further investigations and randomized trials focusing on primary endpoints are necessary to establish some advantages of robot-assisted colon surgery.Current Concepts: Da Vinci Single-Site and SP platforms (Intuitive Surgical Inc.) were developed to overcome the shortcomings of single-port laparoscopic surgery. Despite the currently insufficient evidence, it seems that the SP platform addresses several limitations of single-port transabdominal or transanal surgery. Robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery and total mesorectal excision were developed to overcome conventional platforms’ limitations, using wristed instrumentation to enhance dexterity and ergonomics. Studies on the effectiveness and viability of this novel approach are ongoing. The near-infrared fluorescence technique, real-time stereotactic navigation technology, and other surgical data platforms based on artificial intelligence incorporated into the robotic system will play an important role in improving outcomes.Discussion and Conclusion: Robotic systems for advanced colorectal cancer offer technical advantages for complex and precise surgeries. If robotic surgery costs are reduced by expanding its indications and enhancing competition among different robotic platforms, it will provide clinical benefits to more patients and reduce social healthcare costs.
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Park IJ. Direction of diagnosis and treatment improvement in colorectal cancer. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2022. [DOI: 10.5124/jkma.2022.65.9.540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background: Cancer is a major public health problem and the leading cause of death in Korea since 2000. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death. Therefore, early detection through screening, surgical techniques improvement, anticancer drugs, adjuvant treatment, and medical resources advancement is important to reduce colorectal cancer-related mortality.Current Concepts: In Korea, the 5-year relative survival rate of patients with colorectal cancer is approximately mid-70%, which is superior to other developed countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan, with 60% to 68% because of the well performed screening program and technical improvement. Efforts are underway to conduct active endoscopic treatment for early colorectal cancer and identify cases requiring surgery. Minimally invasive surgery has evolved beyond conventional applications into disease-specific methods, and the robotic system has an important role for evolvement. Performing metastatic colorectal cancer efforts is necessary to improve the survival rate through active surgical treatment and gene therapy.Discussion and Conclusion: Eventually, the role of the patient’s genetic information in diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer is expected to increase. In some cases, diagnosing colorectal cancer using a non-invasive method is already realized. Active surgical treatment based on personal characteristics contributes in improving the treatment outcomes for difficult-to-treat metastatic colorectal cancer. After the period of overall colorectal cancer treatment results improvement, we will undertake the precision treatment era.
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Image-guided pelvic exenteration-preoperative and intraoperative strategies. Eur J Surg Oncol 2022; 48:2263-2276. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Aisu Y, Okada T, Sumii A, Ganeko R, Okamura R, Nishigori T, Itatani Y, Hisamori S, Tsunoda S, Hida K, Kawada K, Obama K, Sakai Y. Laparoscopic surgery for median arcuate ligament syndrome using real-time stereotactic navigation. Asian J Endosc Surg 2022; 15:443-448. [PMID: 34569161 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), a hyperplastic MAL causes compression and stenosis of the celiac artery (CA). The treatment involves releasing the external pressure on this artery by dissecting the ligament. However, it is difficult to identify the artery because of its deep anatomical location. Stereotactic navigation provides real-time information regarding the surgical instrument's location on computed tomography (CT) images. We utilized this system to overcome the difficulty of anatomical identification. MATERIALS AND SURGICAL TECHNIQUE We present a case of aneurysm rupture caused by MALS, which was treated with laparoscopic MAL dissection with real-time stereotactic navigation. Surgery was performed in a hybrid operating room with three-dimensional C-arm CT (Artis Zeego, Siemens) and an installed Curve navigation system (BrainLab). Preoperative CT images were aligned with intraoperative C-arm CT-like images and the surgical instrument position was projected onto preoperative CT images. After the left gastric artery isolation, the fibrous tissue surrounding the left gastric artery was dissected toward the CA while confirming the location of the CA and aortic wall using the navigation system. The CA's diameter was dilated from 1.8 to 2.6 mm with intraoperative angiography. DISCUSSION This is the first report of laparoscopic MAL dissection using real-time stereotactic navigation. Although navigation setting was time-intensive, this system helped us understand the anatomical structures and in safely and precisely dissecting the MAL.
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- Yuki Aisu
- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.,Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Osaka Red Cross Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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Daniluk P, Mazur N, Swierblewski M, Chand M, Diana M, Polom K. Fluorescence Imaging in Colorectal Surgery: An Updated Review and Future Trends. Surg Innov 2022; 29:479-487. [PMID: 35232304 DOI: 10.1177/15533506211072678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Fluorescence imaging in colorectal surgery is considered a novel predominantly intraoperative method of ensuring a greater surgical success. The use of fluorescence is linked to advanced tumor visualization and projection of its lymphatics, both vessels and nodes, which results in a higher chance of achieving a total excision. Additionally, iatrogenic complications prove to be reduced using fluorescence during the surgical excision. The combination of fluorescence and artificial intelligence to better facilitate oncological surgery will soon become an established approach in operating rooms worldwide.
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- Paulina Daniluk
- Department of Surgical Oncology, 37804Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, 37804Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, 37804Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, GENIE Centre, 4919University College London, University College London Hospitals, NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of General, Digestive, and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, 37804Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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Matsuhashi N, Sato Y, Tajima JY, Kiyama S, Takahashi T, Kuno M, Endo M, Fukada M, Mizutani C, Tokumaru Y, Yasufuku I, Suetsugu T, Tanaka Y, Okumura N, Murase K, Saiki T, Yoshida K. Evaluation of the SYNAPSE VINCENT for lateral lymph node dissection in rectal cancer with robotic surgery: a preliminary report. World J Surg Oncol 2022; 20:56. [PMID: 35220979 PMCID: PMC8883685 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-022-02532-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Even if 3D angiographic images of preoperative contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) are created, the coronal and axial sections can be unclear, and thus, it is difficult to achieve projection awareness similar to that of actual laparoscopic images. In recent years, the technology of analyzing and applying medical images has advanced, and surgical simulation and navigation have been widely used to improve the safety of surgical operations. It is important to understand pelvic anatomy in the area of rectal cancer, and use of the SYNAPSE VINCENT makes it possible to simulate the anatomy before surgery, which is very useful in educating surgeons and their assistants. Materials and methods An important objective in surgery is to understand the anatomy of the external/internal iliac arteries and lymph nodes in lateral lymph node dissection (LLD) for rectal cancer. In this study, we explored the accuracy and usefulness of SYNAPSE VINCENT images of pelvic anatomy (especially vascular anatomy) analyzed preoperatively in two cases of LLD for rectal cancer in our department. Results The patients were two men aged 73 and 57 years, respectively. Both patients underwent robotic abdominal perineal resection and LLD with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The operating times for LLD were 138 and 106 min, estimated blood loss was less than 10 mL and 20 mL, and the harvested lymph nodes were nos. 21 and 22, respectively. The SYNAPSE VINCENT could be used for simulation and navigation before and during surgery. For experienced surgeons, the system helped them carry out operations more accurately. Conclusion In the future, surgical support using virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality based on medical images will be useful and is expected to improve the safety, accuracy, and efficiency of surgery, which is extremely useful for both young and skilled surgeons preparing for difficult operations.
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Contemporary Management of Locally Advanced and Recurrent Rectal Cancer: Views from the PelvEx Collaborative. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14051161. [PMID: 35267469 PMCID: PMC8909015 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14051161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Pelvic exenteration is a complex operation performed for locally advanced and recurrent pelvic cancers. The goal of surgery is to achieve clear margins, therefore identifying adjacent or involved organs, bone, muscle, nerves and/or vascular structures that may need resection. While these extensive resections are potentially curative, they can be associated with substantial morbidity. Recently, there has been a move to centralize care to specialized units, as this facilitates better multidisciplinary care input. Advancements in pelvic oncology and surgical innovation have redefined the boundaries of pelvic exenterative surgery. Combined with improved neoadjuvant therapies, advances in diagnostics, and better reconstructive techniques have provided quicker recovery and better quality of life outcomes, with improved survival This article provides highlights of the current management of advanced pelvic cancers in terms of surgical strategy and potential future developments.
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Przedlacka A, Pellino G, Fletcher J, Bello F, Tekkis PP, Kontovounisios C. Current and future role of three-dimensional modelling technology in rectal cancer surgery: A systematic review. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13:1754-1769. [PMID: 35070078 PMCID: PMC8727188 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i12.1754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Three-dimensional (3D) modelling technology translates the patient-specific anatomical information derived from two-dimensional radiological images into virtual or physical 3D models, which more closely resemble the complex environment encountered during surgery. It has been successfully applied to surgical planning and navigation, as well as surgical training and patient education in several surgical specialties, but its uptake lags behind in colorectal surgery. Rectal cancer surgery poses specific challenges due to the complex anatomy of the pelvis, which is difficult to comprehend and visualise.
AIM To review the current and emerging applications of the 3D models, both virtual and physical, in rectal cancer surgery.
METHODS Medline/PubMed, Embase and Scopus databases were searched using the keywords “rectal surgery”, “colorectal surgery”, “three-dimensional”, “3D”, “modelling”, “3D printing”, “surgical planning”, “surgical navigation”, “surgical education”, “patient education” to identify the eligible full-text studies published in English between 2001 and 2020. Reference list from each article was manually reviewed to identify additional relevant papers. The conference abstracts, animal and cadaveric studies and studies describing 3D pelvimetry or radiotherapy planning were excluded. Data were extracted from the retrieved manuscripts and summarised in a descriptive way. The manuscript was prepared and revised in accordance with PRISMA 2009 checklist.
RESULTS Sixteen studies, including 9 feasibility studies, were included in the systematic review. The studies were classified into four categories: feasibility of the use of 3D modelling technology in rectal cancer surgery, preoperative planning and intraoperative navigation, surgical education and surgical device design. Thirteen studies used virtual models, one 3D printed model and 2 both types of models. The construction of virtual and physical models depicting the normal pelvic anatomy and rectal cancer, was shown to be feasible. Within the clinical context, 3D models were used to identify vascular anomalies, for surgical planning and navigation in lateral pelvic wall lymph node dissection and in management of recurrent rectal cancer. Both physical and virtual 3D models were found to be valuable in surgical education, with a preference for 3D printed models. The main limitations of the current technology identified in the studies were related to the restrictions of the segmentation process and the lack of 3D printing materials that could mimic the soft and deformable tissues.
CONCLUSION 3D modelling technology has potential to be utilised in multiple aspects of rectal cancer surgery, however, it is still at the experimental stage of application in this setting.
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- Anna Przedlacka
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples 80138, Campania, Italy
- Colorectal Surgery, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona 08029, Spain
- Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mark’s Hospital Academic Institute, Imperial College London, London HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Engagement and Simulation Science, Imperial College London, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
- Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom
- Colorectal Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
- Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom
- Colorectal Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
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Sebastián-Tomás JC, Martínez-Pérez A, Martínez-López E, de'Angelis N, Gómez Ruiz M, García-Granero E. Robotic transanal total mesorectal excision: Is the future now? World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13:834-847. [PMID: 34512907 PMCID: PMC8394387 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i8.834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard surgical treatment for the curative radical resection of rectal cancers. Minimally invasive TME has been gaining ground favored by the continuous technological advancements. New procedures, such as transanal TME (TaTME), have been introduced to overcome some technical limitations, especially in low rectal tumors, obese patients, and/or narrow pelvis. The earliest TaTME reports showed promising results when compared with the conventional laparoscopic TME. However, recent publications raised concerns regarding the high rates of anastomotic leaks or local recurrences observed in national series. Robotic TaTME (R-TaTME) has been proposed as a novel technique incorporating the potential benefits of a perineal dissection together with precise control of the distal margins, and also offers all those advantages provided by the robotic technology in terms of improved precision and dexterity. Encouraging short-term results have been reported for R-TaTME, but further studies are needed to assess the real role of the new technique in the long-term oncological or functional outcomes. The present review aims to provide a general overview of R-TaTME by analyzing the body of the available literature, with a special focus on the potential benefits, harms, and future perspectives for this novel approach.
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- Juan Carlos Sebastián-Tomás
- Department of Surgery, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia 46010, Spain
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia 46017, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Valencian International University, Valencia 46002, Spain
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Digestive Surgery Unit, Miulli Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti 70021, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia 46010, Spain
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia 46017, Spain
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- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Digestive Surgery Unit, Miulli Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti 70021, Italy
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander 39008, Spain
- Grupo de Investigación en Innovación Quirúrgica, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Valdecilla (IDIVAL), Santander 39008, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia 46010, Spain
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico la Fe, Valencia 46026, Spain
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Rondelli F, Sanguinetti A, Polistena A, Avenia S, Marcacci C, Ceccarelli G, Bugiantella W, De Rosa M. Robotic Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (RTaTME): State of the Art. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11060584. [PMID: 34205596 PMCID: PMC8233761 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11060584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the gold standard technique for the surgical management of rectal cancer. The transanal approach to the mesorectum was introduced to overcome the technical difficulties related to the distal rectal dissection. Since its inception, interest in transanal mesorectal excision has grown exponentially and it appears that the benefits are maximal in patients with mid-low rectal cancer where anatomical and pathological features represent the greatest challenges. Current evidence demonstrates that this approach is safe and feasible, with oncological and functional outcome comparable to conventional approaches, but with specific complications related to the technique. Robotics might potentially simplify the technical steps of distal rectal dissection, with a shorter learning curve compared to the laparoscopic transanal approach, but with higher costs. The objective of this review is to critically analyze the available literature concerning robotic transanal TME in order to define its role in the management of rectal cancer and to depict future perspectives in this field of research.
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- Fabio Rondelli
- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Perugia, “S. Maria” Hospital, 05100 Terni, Italy; (F.R.); (A.S.); (S.A.); (C.M.)
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Perugia, “S. Maria” Hospital, 05100 Terni, Italy; (F.R.); (A.S.); (S.A.); (C.M.)
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- Department of General and Laparoscopic Surgery–University Hospital, University of Rome, “Umberto I”, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Perugia, “S. Maria” Hospital, 05100 Terni, Italy; (F.R.); (A.S.); (S.A.); (C.M.)
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Perugia, “S. Maria” Hospital, 05100 Terni, Italy; (F.R.); (A.S.); (S.A.); (C.M.)
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- Department of General and Robotic Surgery, “San Giovanni Battista” Hospital, USL Umbria 2, 06034 Foligno, Italy; (G.C.); (W.B.)
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- Department of General and Robotic Surgery, “San Giovanni Battista” Hospital, USL Umbria 2, 06034 Foligno, Italy; (G.C.); (W.B.)
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- Department of General and Robotic Surgery, “San Giovanni Battista” Hospital, USL Umbria 2, 06034 Foligno, Italy; (G.C.); (W.B.)
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Kiyomatsu H, Ma L, Wang J, Kiyomatsu T, Tsukihara H, Kobayashi E, Sakuma I, Ishihara S. Deformation of the Pelvic Arteries Caused by Pneumoperitoneum and Postural Changes in an Animal Model. In Vivo 2021; 35:275-281. [PMID: 33402474 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM We investigated pelvic arterial deformation and shift due to intraoperative pneumoperitoneum and postural changes in an animal model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Computed tomography images of pigs were acquired in different body positions (supine, head down at 5° and 10°, right lateral recumbent at 5° and 15°) before and after insufflation. We used a free software (3D Slicer) for image analysis. After landmark registration using 10 markers inserted into the pelvis, pelvic arterial deformation and shift of seven arterial bifurcation points were evaluated. The distance moved was the target registration error (TRE) from the points registered in the supine position. Fiducial registration error (FRE) was measured using the 10 pelvic markers. RESULTS TRE average from postural changes ranged from 0.7 to 1.2 mm and was 1.4 mm due to pneumoperitoneum. TRE and FRE averages were 2.1 mm and 0.2 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION The pelvis was useful for registering anatomical landmarks.
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- Hidemichi Kiyomatsu
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan;
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- Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Chang TP, Chok AY, Tan D, Rogers A, Rasheed S, Tekkis P, Kontovounisios C. The Emerging Role of Robotics in Pelvic Exenteration Surgery for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10071518. [PMID: 33916490 PMCID: PMC8038538 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10071518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pelvic exenteration surgery for locally advanced rectal cancers is a complex and extensive multivisceral operation, which is associated with high perioperative morbidity and mortality rates. Significant technical challenges may arise due to inadequate access, visualisation, and characterisation of tissue planes and critical structures in the spatially constrained pelvis. Over the last two decades, robotic-assisted technologies have facilitated substantial advancements in the minimally invasive approach to total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancers. Here, we review the emerging experience and evidence of robotic assistance in beyond TME multivisceral pelvic exenteration for locally advanced rectal cancers where heightened operative challenges and cumbersome ergonomics are likely to be encountered.
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- Tou Pin Chang
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London W2 1NY, UK; (A.Y.C.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London W2 1NY, UK; (A.Y.C.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (T.P.C.); (A.R.); (S.R.); (P.T.)
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
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Lorenzon L, Bini F, Landolfi F, Quinzi S, Balducci G, Marinozzi F, Biondi A, Persiani R, D’Ugo D, Tirelli F, Iannicelli E. 3D pelvimetry and biometric measurements: a surgical perspective for colorectal resections. Int J Colorectal Dis 2021; 36:977-986. [PMID: 33230658 PMCID: PMC8026460 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-020-03802-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Male sex, high BMI, narrow pelvis, and bulky mesorectum were acknowledged as clinical variables correlated with a difficult pelvic dissection in colorectal surgery. This paper aimed at comparing pelvic biometric measurements in female and male patients and at providing a perspective on how pelvimetry segmentation may help in visualizing mesorectal distribution. METHODS A 3D software was used for segmentation of DICOM data of consecutive patients aged 60 years, who underwent elective abdominal CT scan. The following measurements were estimated: pelvic inlet, outlet, and depth; pubic tubercle height; distances from the promontory to the coccyx and to S3/S4; distance from S3/S4 to coccyx's tip; ischial spines distance; pelvic tilt; offset angle; pelvic inlet angle; angle between the inlet/sacral promontory/coccyx; angle between the promontory/coccyx/pelvic outlet; S3 angle; and pelvic inlet to pelvic depth ratio. The measurements were compared in males and females using statistical analyses. RESULTS Two-hundred patients (M/F 1:1) were analyzed. Out of 21 pelvimetry measurements, 19 of them documented a significant mean difference between groups. Specifically, female patients had a significantly wider pelvic inlet and outlet but a shorter pelvic depth, and promontory/sacral/coccyx distances, resulting in an augmented inlet/depth ratio when comparing with males (p < 0.0001). The sole exceptions were the straight conjugate (p = 0.06) and S3 angle (p = 0.17). 3D segmentation provided a perspective of the mesorectum distribution according to the pelvic shape. CONCLUSION Significant differences in the structure of pelvis exist in males and females. Surgeons must be aware of the pelvic shape when approaching the rectum.
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- Laura Lorenzon
- grid.8142.f0000 0001 0941 3192General Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, Rome, Italy ,grid.417007.5Surgical and Medical Department of Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, RM Italy
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- grid.7841.aDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, “Sapienza” University of Rome, via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- grid.417007.5Surgical and Medical Department of Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, RM Italy
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- grid.7841.aDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, “Sapienza” University of Rome, via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- grid.417007.5Surgical and Medical Department of Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, RM Italy
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- grid.7841.aDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, “Sapienza” University of Rome, via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- grid.8142.f0000 0001 0941 3192General Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- grid.8142.f0000 0001 0941 3192General Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- grid.8142.f0000 0001 0941 3192General Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- grid.8142.f0000 0001 0941 3192General Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- grid.417007.5Surgical and Medical Department of Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, RM Italy
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Jang JH, Kim CN. Robotic Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: Current Evidences and Future Perspectives. Ann Coloproctol 2020; 36:293-303. [PMID: 33207112 PMCID: PMC7714377 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2020.06.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Despite the technical limitations of minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) for rectal cancer has short-term advantages over open surgery, but the pathological outcomes reported in randomized clinical trials are still in controversy. Minimally invasive robotic total mesorectal excision (RTME) has recently been gaining popularity as robotic surgical systems potentially provide greater benefits than LTME. Compared to LTME, RTME is associated with lower conversion rates and similar or better genitourinary functions, but its long-term oncological outcomes have not been established. Although the operating time of RTME is longer than that of LTME, RTME has a shorter learning curve, is more convenient for surgeons, and is better for sphincter-preserving operations than LTME. The robotic surgical system is a good technical tool for minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer, especially in male patients with narrow deep pelvises. Robotic systems and robotic surgical techniques are still improving, and the contribution of RTME to the treatment of rectal cancer will continue to increase in the future.
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- Je-Ho Jang
- Department of Surgery, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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Pu F, Zhang Z, Chen Z, Cai K, Wang B, Wu Q, Shi D, Liu J, Shao Z. Application of the da Vinci surgical robot system in presacral nerve sheath tumor treatment. Oncol Lett 2020; 20:125. [PMID: 32934694 PMCID: PMC7471688 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.11984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the feasibility of da Vinci robotic surgery in the treatment of presacral tumors, and to observe its efficacy and safety. Between March 2016 and April 2019, 12 patients with presacral nerve sheath tumors underwent da Vinci robotic surgery, and the integrity of the tumor resection, surgical duration, pre- and postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) score, intra- and postoperative blood losses, postoperative bedtime, hospital stay and complications were observed. The tumor was completely removed in all 12 patients, the surgical duration ranged between 76 and 245 min (mean, 106.08 min) and the intraoperative blood loss was 76-145 ml (mean, 101.67 ml). The average preoperative VAS score of the patients was 3.25, and the average VAS score at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months post operation were 1.08, 0.42 and 0.08, respectively. All patients were out of bed on the second day after surgery, and the postoperative drainage was 10-50 ml (mean, 33.50 ml). The patients were hospitalized for 3-5 days (mean, 3.92 days). No complications occurred peri- or postoperatively, and wound pain was the main source of postoperative discomfort. In conclusion, the da Vinci robot can be applied to presacral nerve sheath tumors with high surgical safety, low-level bleeding, a rapid recovery and a short hospital stay, making it worthy of further study.
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- Feifei Pu
- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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Akbaş A, Tuğcu B, Ekşi MŞ, Erkan B, Canbolat Ç, Pamir MN, Gungor A. Robotic Surgical Approach to the Mesial Temporal Region: A Preliminary Three-Dimensional Cadaveric Study of Technical Feasibility. World Neurosurg 2020; 144:e40-e52. [PMID: 32730970 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.07.153] [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] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Robotic surgical systems are used worldwide in various fields. In this study, we present the advantages and disadvantages of the most common robotic surgical system, the da Vinci Xi system, in the supracerebellar transtentorial approach to the mesial temporal region and discuss options for its integration into neurosurgery. METHODS Our study was conducted at the Advanced Simulation and Applied Endoscopic Surgery Training and Research Center and Anatomy Laboratory. Four formalin-fixed human cadaveric head specimens with red silicone dye injected into their arterial structures and blue silicone dye injected into their venous structures were used in the study. Dissections were performed in microscopic and robotic stages. All phases were photographed using a three-dimensional photographic technique. RESULTS The mesial temporal lobe could be accessed via the supracerebellar transtentorial route with the use of the robotic system. We show that the robotic system can be used in difficult approaches and narrow regions with a wider exposure and superior image quality than with the microscopic approach, improving the ergonomics for the surgeon. The shortcomings of robotic systems are examined and innovative solutions are offered. CONCLUSIONS This study shows the advantages and disadvantages of the robotic surgical approach to the mesial temporal region via the supracerebellar transtentorial route. Robotic surgical systems can play a major role in neurosurgical practices with the tools designed and the innovative solutions determined in this study. Nevertheless, further research and development of these systems and related instruments are necessary to ensure their wider implementation in neurosurgery.
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- Ahmet Akbaş
- Department of Neurosurgery, Taksim Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Health Sciences University, Bakirkoy Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Memorial Hizmet Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul; Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Yeditepe University, Neurosurgery Laboratory, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Lee D, Yu HW, Kim S, Yoon J, Lee K, Chai YJ, Choi JY, Kong HJ, Lee KE, Cho HS, Kim HC. Vision-based tracking system for augmented reality to localize recurrent laryngeal nerve during robotic thyroid surgery. Sci Rep 2020; 10:8437. [PMID: 32439970 PMCID: PMC7242458 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65439-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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We adopted a vision-based tracking system for augmented reality (AR), and evaluated whether it helped surgeons to localize the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) during robotic thyroid surgery. We constructed an AR image of the trachea, common carotid artery, and RLN using CT images. During surgery, an AR image of the trachea and common carotid artery were overlaid on the physical structures after they were exposed. The vision-based tracking system was activated so that the AR image of the RLN followed the camera movement. After identifying the RLN, the distance between the AR image of the RLN and the actual RLN was measured. Eleven RLNs (9 right, 4 left) were tested. The mean distance between the RLN AR image and the actual RLN was 1.9 ± 1.5 mm (range 0.5 to 3.7). RLN localization using AR and vision-based tracking system was successfully applied during robotic thyroidectomy. There were no cases of RLN palsy. This technique may allow surgeons to identify hidden anatomical structures during robotic surgery.
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- Dongheon Lee
- Interdisciplinary Program, Bioengineering Major, Graduate School, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, South Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital and College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Stereotactic Navigation for Rectal Surgery: Comparison of 3-Dimensional C-Arm-Based Registration to Paired-Point Registration. Dis Colon Rectum 2020; 63:693-700. [PMID: 32271219 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Stereotactic navigation enables surgeons to use the preoperative CT or MRI images as a real-time "navigation map." Although stereotactic navigation has been established in neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery, whether this technology is applicable to GI tract surgery remains challenging because of tissue deformation and organ motion. A critical component of this technology is the registration that links the patient's actual body to the preoperative imaging data. OBJECTIVE The objective was to assess the applicability of stereotactic navigation in rectal surgery, focusing on the registration method. DESIGN This study was based on a prospective case series. SETTING The study was conducted in a single university hospital. PATIENTS Four patients who underwent laparoscopic rectal surgery were included. INTERVENTIONS Paired-point registration was performed for 2 cases, whereas 3-dimensional C-arm-based registration was performed for the other 2 cases. In addition, 3-dimensional C-arm-based registration was performed twice during the operation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Navigation accuracy was evaluated by measuring target registration error at 8 anatomical landmarks. RESULTS Target registration error of the 3-dimensional C-arm-based registration group was significantly smaller than that of the paired-point registration group (median, 19.5 mm vs 54.1 mm; p < 0.001). In particular, the error of Z-axis (cranial-to-caudal direction) was significantly smaller in 3-dimensional C-arm-based registration (median, 12.4 mm vs 48.8 mm; p < 0.001). In one case in the 3-dimensional C-arm-based registration group, target registration error of the second registration became significantly smaller than that of the first registration (p = 0.008). LIMITATIONS This was an observational study with small sample size. CONCLUSION Three-dimensional C-arm-based registration could be performed with the patient in a lithotomy position with head down and lateral tilt without being affected by positional changes. Three-dimensional C-arm-based registration resulted in significantly higher navigation accuracy than paired-point registration, and its accuracy could be further improved by intraoperative re-registration.
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Kok END, Eppenga R, Kuhlmann KFD, Groen HC, van Veen R, van Dieren JM, de Wijkerslooth TR, van Leerdam M, Lambregts DMJ, Heerink WJ, Hoetjes NJ, Ivashchenko O, Beets GL, Aalbers AGJ, Nijkamp J, Ruers TJM. Accurate surgical navigation with real-time tumor tracking in cancer surgery. NPJ Precis Oncol 2020; 4:8. [PMID: 32285009 PMCID: PMC7142120 DOI: 10.1038/s41698-020-0115-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In the past decades, image-guided surgery has evolved rapidly. In procedures with a relatively fixed target area, like neurosurgery and orthopedics, this has led to improved patient outcomes. In cancer surgery, intraoperative guidance could be of great benefit to secure radical resection margins since residual disease is associated with local recurrence and poor survival. However, most tumor lesions are mobile with a constantly changing position. Here, we present an innovative technique for real-time tumor tracking in cancer surgery. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of real-time tumor tracking during rectal cancer surgery. The application of real-time tumor tracking using an intraoperative navigation system is feasible and safe with a high median target registration accuracy of 3 mm. This technique allows oncological surgeons to obtain real-time accurate information on tumor location, as well as critical anatomical information. This study demonstrates that real-time tumor tracking is feasible and could potentially decrease positive resection margins and improve patient outcome.
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- Esther N D Kok
- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 2Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 2Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 2Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 3Department of Radiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,4Faculty TNW, Group Nanobiophysics, Twente University, Enschede, 7522 NB The Netherlands
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