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Huang Q, Wang P, Cui P, Wang S, Chen X, Kong C, Lu S. Implementing enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in elderly patients following multi-level posterior lumbar or thoracolumbar instrumented fusion for degenerative diseases. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2024; 33:4619-4626. [PMID: 39453542 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08533-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 09/18/2024] [Accepted: 10/16/2024] [Indexed: 10/26/2024]
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PURPOSE Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based multimodal perioperative management strategy. The aim of the present study was to analyze the clinical efficacy of ERAS in elderly patients (> 70 years old) undergoing multi-level posterior lumbar or thoracolumbar instrumented fusion for degenerative diseases. METHODS Patients older than 70 years undergoing multi-level lumbar or thoracolumbar instrumented fusion for degenerative disk diseases or spinal stenosis from January 2017 to December 2018 (non-ERAS group) and from January 2020 to December 2021 (ERAS group) were enrolled in present study. Patient-specific and procedure-specific clinical characteristics were collected. Univariate and multivariate regression were performed to determine the risk factors related to length of stay (LOS) and complications. RESULTS A total of 233 patients were enrolled in this study, 70 in non-ERAS group and 163 in ERAS group. There were comparable baseline characteristics between groups. Further there were no significant differences in 90-day readmission rates and complication rates. However, we observed a significant reduction in LOS (14.89 ± 7.78 days in non-ERAS group versus 11.67 ± 7.26 days in ERAS group, p = 0.002) and overall number of complications (38 in non-ERAS group versus 58 in ERAS group, p = 0.008). Univariate linear regression denoted that operation time (p < 0.001), intraoperative blood loss (p < 0.001), intraoperative blood transfusion (p < 0.001), fusion number ≥ 5 (p < 0.001), spinal surgery including the thoracic spine (p < 0.001), CCI > 2 (p = 0.018), ERAS (p = 0.003) and spinal surgery including lumbar (p = 0.030) were associated with LOS. Furthermore, multivariate linear regression showed that ERAS (p = 0.001), CCI > 2 (p = 0.014), and Fusion number ≥ 5 (p = 0.002) were independent risk factors for LOS. Analogously, univariate logistic regression revealed that longer operation time (p = 0.005), more intraoperative blood loss (p < 0.001), more intraoperative blood transfusion (p = 0.001), fusion number ≥ 5 (p = 0.001), ERAS (p = 0.004) and spinal surgery including thoracic spine (p = 0.002) were related to complications, while implementing ERAS was associated with less complications. Multivariate logistic regression denoted that implementation of ERAS (p = 0.003), Intraoperative blood loss (p = 0.003) and Fusion number ≥ 5 (p = 0.008) were independent risk factors for postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the present study reported the first ERAS principles performed in multi-level lumbar or thoracolumbar instrumented fusion for degenerative conditions. Our outcomes shown that the implementation of ERAS in these populations is favorable for reducing LOS and decreasing overall number of complications though the comparable complication rates between two groups. Totally, our ERAS protocols were safe and feasible in these populations.
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- Qingyang Huang
- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Santoro R, Goglia M, Brighi M, Curci FP, Amodio PM, Giannotti D, Goglia A, Mazzetti J, Antolino L, Bovino A, Zampaletta C, Levi Sandri GB, Ruggeri EM. Exploring 6 years of colorectal cancer surgery in rural Italy: insights from 648 consecutive patients unveiling successes and challenges. Updates Surg 2024; 76:963-974. [PMID: 38627306 PMCID: PMC11129985 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-024-01829-z] [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: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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The multidisciplinary management of patients suffering from colorectal cancer (CRC) has significantly increased survival over the decades and surgery remains the only potentially curative option for it. However, despite the implementation of minimally invasive surgery and ERAS pathway, the overall morbidity and mortality remain quite high, especially in rural populations because of urban - rural disparities. The aim of the study is to analyze the characteristics and the surgical outcomes of a series of unselected CRC patients residing in two similar rural areas in Italy. A total of 648 consecutive patients of a median age of 73 years (IQR 64-81) was enrolled between 2017 and 2022 in a prospective database. Emergency admission (EA) was recorded in 221 patients (34.1%), and emergency surgery (ES) was required in 11.4% of the patients. Tumor resection and laparoscopic resection rates were 95.0% and 63.2%, respectively. The median length of stay was 8 days. The overall morbidity and mortality rates were 23.5% and 3.2%, respectively. EA was associated with increased median age (77.5 vs. 71 ys, p < 0.001), increased mean ASA Score (2.84 vs. 2.59; p = 0.002) and increased IV stage disease rate (25.3% vs. 11.5%, p < 0.001). EA was also associated with lower tumor resection rate (87.3% vs. 99.1%, p < 0.001), restorative resection rate (71.5 vs. 89.7%, p < 0.001), and laparoscopic resection rate (36.2 vs. 72.6%, p < 0.001). Increased mortality rates were associated with EA (7.2% vs. 1.2%, p < 0.001), ES (11.1% vs. 2.0%, p < 0.001) and age more than 80 years (5.8% vs. 1.9%, p < 0.001). In rural areas, high quality oncologic care can be delivered in CRC patients. However, the surgical outcomes are adversely affected by a still too high proportion of emergency presentation of elderly and frail patients that need additional intensive care supports beyond the surgical skill and alternative strategies for earlier detection of the disease.
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- Roberto Santoro
- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy.
- PhD in Training in Translational Medicine and Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic and General Surgery, Belcolle District Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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Marcellinaro R, Spoletini D, Grieco M, Avella P, Cappuccio M, Troiano R, Lisi G, Garbarino GM, Carlini M. Colorectal Cancer: Current Updates and Future Perspectives. J Clin Med 2023; 13:40. [PMID: 38202047 PMCID: PMC10780254 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010040] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Colorectal cancer is a frequent neoplasm in western countries, mainly due to dietary and behavioral factors. Its incidence is growing in developing countries for the westernization of foods and lifestyles. An increased incidence rate is observed in patients under 45 years of age. In recent years, the mortality for CRC is decreased, but this trend is slowing. The mortality rate is reducing in those countries where prevention and treatments have been implemented. The survival is increased to over 65%. This trend reflects earlier detection of CRC through routine clinical examinations and screening, more accurate staging through advances in imaging, improvements in surgical techniques, and advances in chemotherapy and radiation. The most important predictor of survival is the stage at diagnosis. The screening programs are able to reduce incidence and mortality rates of CRC. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of incidence, mortality, and survival rate for CRC.
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- Rosa Marcellinaro
- Department of General Surgery, S. Eugenio Hospital, 00144 Rome, Italy; (D.S.); (M.G.); (R.T.); (G.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of General Surgery, S. Eugenio Hospital, 00144 Rome, Italy; (D.S.); (M.G.); (R.T.); (G.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of General Surgery, S. Eugenio Hospital, 00144 Rome, Italy; (D.S.); (M.G.); (R.T.); (G.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (P.A.); (M.C.)
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, 81030 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (P.A.); (M.C.)
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- Department of General Surgery, S. Eugenio Hospital, 00144 Rome, Italy; (D.S.); (M.G.); (R.T.); (G.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of General Surgery, S. Eugenio Hospital, 00144 Rome, Italy; (D.S.); (M.G.); (R.T.); (G.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of General Surgery, S. Eugenio Hospital, 00144 Rome, Italy; (D.S.); (M.G.); (R.T.); (G.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of General Surgery, S. Eugenio Hospital, 00144 Rome, Italy; (D.S.); (M.G.); (R.T.); (G.L.); (M.C.)
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Mazzola M, Ripamonti L, Giani A, Carnevali P, Origi M, Alampi B, Giusti I, Achilli P, Bertoglio CL, Magistro C, Ferrari G. Should Laparoscopic Complete Mesocolic Excision Be Offered to Elderly Patients to Treat Right-Sided Colon Cancer? Curr Oncol 2023; 30:4979-4989. [PMID: 37232834 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30050376] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite its potential oncologic benefit, complete mesocolic excision (CME) has rarely been offered to elderly patients. The present study evaluated the effect of age on postoperative outcomes among patients undergoing laparoscopic right colectomies with CME for right-sided colon cancer (RCC). METHODS Data of patients undergoing laparoscopic right colectomies with CME for RCC between 2015 and 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Selected patients were divided into two groups: the under-80 group and the over-80 group. Surgical, pathological, and oncological outcomes among the groups were compared. RESULTS A total of 130 patients were selected (95 in the under-80 group and 35 in the over-80 group). No difference was found between the groups in terms of postoperative outcomes, except for median length of stay and adjuvant chemotherapy received, which were in favor of the under-80 group (5 vs. 8 days, p < 0.001 and 26.3% vs. 2.9%, p = 0.003, respectively). No difference between the groups was found regarding overall survival and disease free survival. Using multivariate analysis, only the ASA score > 2 (p = 0.01) was an independent predictor of overall complications. CONCLUSIONS laparoscopic right colectomy with CME for RCC was safely performed in elderly patients ensuring similar oncological outcomes compared to younger patients.
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- Michele Mazzola
- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milano, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, IRCCS san Gerardo dei Tintori, 20900 Monza, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milano, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milano, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milano, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milano, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milano, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milano, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery, ASST Melegnano e Martesana, Hospital of Vizzolo Predabissi, 20070 Vizzolo Predabissi, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milano, Italy
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Milone M, Elmore U, Manigrasso M, Ortenzi M, Botteri E, Arezzo A, Silecchia G, Guerrieri M, De Palma GD, Agresta F. ERas and COLorectal endoscopic surgery: an Italian society for endoscopic surgery and new technologies (SICE) national report. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7619-7627. [PMID: 35501602 PMCID: PMC9485180 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09212-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several reports demonstrated a strong association between the level of adherence to the protocol and improved clinical outcomes after surgery. However, it is difficult to obtain full adherence to the protocol into clinical practice and has still not been identified the threshold beyond which improved functional results can be reached. METHODS The ERCOLE (ERas and COLorectal Endoscopic surgery) study was as a cohort, prospective, multi-centre national study evaluating the association between adherence to ERAS items and clinical outcomes after minimally invasive colorectal surgery. The primary endpoint was to associate the percentage of ERAS adherence to functional recovery after minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery. The secondary endpoints of the study was to validate safety of the ERAS programme evaluating complications' occurrence according to Clavien-Dindo classification and to evaluate the compliance of the Italian surgeons to each ERAS item. RESULTS 1138 patients were included. Adherence to the ERAS protocol was full only in 101 patients (8.9%), > 75% of the ERAS items in 736 (64.7%) and > 50% in 1127 (99%). Adherence to > 75% was associated with a better functional recovery with 90.2 ± 98.8 vs 95.9 ± 33.4 h (p = 0.003). At difference, full adherence to the ERAS components 91.7 ± 22.1 vs 92.2 ± 31.6 h (p = 0.8) was not associated with better recovery. CONCLUSIONS Our results were encouraging to affirm that adherence to the ERAS program up to 75% could be considered satisfactory to get the goal. Our study could be considered a call to simplify the ERAS protocol facilitating its penetrance into clinical practice.
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- Marco Milone
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II" University of Naples, via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, via Pansini 5, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Piazza Roma 22, 60121, Ancona, Italy
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- General Surgery, ASST Spedali Civili Di Brescia, Montichiari, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Surgical Science and Biotechnologies, Faculty Pharmacy and Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Piazza Roma 22, 60121, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II" University of Naples, via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Ulss2 Marca Trevigiana, Vittorio Veneto, TV, Italy
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Milone M, Elmore U, Manigrasso M, Ortenzi M, Botteri E, Arezzo A, Silecchia G, Guerrieri M, De Palma GD, Agresta F, Agresta F, Pizza F, D’Antonio D, Amalfitano F, Selvaggi F, Sciaudone G, Selvaggi L, Prando D, Cavallo F, Guerrieri M, Ortenzi M, Lezoche G, Cuccurullo D, Tartaglia E, Sagnelli C, Coratti A, Tribuzi A, Di Marino M, Anania G, Bombardini C, Zago MP, Tagliabue F, Burati M, Di Saverio S, Colombo S, Adla SE, De Luca M, Zese M, Parini D, Prosperi P, Alemanno G, Martellucci J, Olmi S, Oldani A, Uccelli M, Bono D, Scaglione D, Saracco R, Podda M, Pisanu A, Murzi V, Agrusa A, Buscemi S, Muttillo IA, Picardi B, Muttillo EM, Solaini L, Cavaliere D, Ercolani G, Corcione F, Peltrini R, Bracale U, Lucchi A, Vittori L, Grassia M, Porcu A, Perra T, Feo C, Angelini P, Izzo D, Ricciardelli L, Trompetto M, Gallo G, Luc AR, Muratore A, Calabrò M, Cuzzola B, Barberis A, Costanzo F, Angelini G, Ceccarelli G, Rondelli F, De Rosa M, Cassinotti E, Boni L, Baldari L, Bianchi PP, Formisano G, Giuliani G, Ceretti AAP, Mariani NM, Giovenzana M, Farfaglia R, Marcianò P, Arizzi V, Piccoli M, Pecchini F, Pattacini GC, Botteri E, Vettoretto N, et alMilone M, Elmore U, Manigrasso M, Ortenzi M, Botteri E, Arezzo A, Silecchia G, Guerrieri M, De Palma GD, Agresta F, Agresta F, Pizza F, D’Antonio D, Amalfitano F, Selvaggi F, Sciaudone G, Selvaggi L, Prando D, Cavallo F, Guerrieri M, Ortenzi M, Lezoche G, Cuccurullo D, Tartaglia E, Sagnelli C, Coratti A, Tribuzi A, Di Marino M, Anania G, Bombardini C, Zago MP, Tagliabue F, Burati M, Di Saverio S, Colombo S, Adla SE, De Luca M, Zese M, Parini D, Prosperi P, Alemanno G, Martellucci J, Olmi S, Oldani A, Uccelli M, Bono D, Scaglione D, Saracco R, Podda M, Pisanu A, Murzi V, Agrusa A, Buscemi S, Muttillo IA, Picardi B, Muttillo EM, Solaini L, Cavaliere D, Ercolani G, Corcione F, Peltrini R, Bracale U, Lucchi A, Vittori L, Grassia M, Porcu A, Perra T, Feo C, Angelini P, Izzo D, Ricciardelli L, Trompetto M, Gallo G, Luc AR, Muratore A, Calabrò M, Cuzzola B, Barberis A, Costanzo F, Angelini G, Ceccarelli G, Rondelli F, De Rosa M, Cassinotti E, Boni L, Baldari L, Bianchi PP, Formisano G, Giuliani G, Ceretti AAP, Mariani NM, Giovenzana M, Farfaglia R, Marcianò P, Arizzi V, Piccoli M, Pecchini F, Pattacini GC, Botteri E, Vettoretto N, Guarnieri C, Laface L, Abate E, Casati M, Feo C, Fabri N, Pesce A, Maida P, Marte G, Abete R, Casali L, Marchignoli A, Dall’Aglio M, Scabini S, Pertile D, Aprile A, Andreuccetti J, Di Leo A, Crepaz L, Maione F, Vertaldi S, Chini A, Rosati R, Puccetti F, Maggi G, Cossu A, Sartori A, De Luca M, Piatto G, Perrotta N, Celiento M, Scorzelli M, Pilone V, Tramontano S, Calabrese P, Sechi R, Cillara N, Putzu G, Podda MG, Montuori M, Pinotti E, Sica G, Franceschilli M, Sensi B, Degiuli M, Reddavid R, Puca L, Farsi M, Minuzzo A, Gia E, Baiocchi GL, Ranieri V, Celotti A, Bianco F, Grassia S, Novi A. ERas and COLorectal endoscopic surgery: an Italian society for endoscopic surgery and new technologies (SICE) national report. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7619-7627. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1007/s00464-022-09212-y] [Show More Authors] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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Background
Several reports demonstrated a strong association between the level of adherence to the protocol and improved clinical outcomes after surgery. However, it is difficult to obtain full adherence to the protocol into clinical practice and has still not been identified the threshold beyond which improved functional results can be reached.
Methods
The ERCOLE (ERas and COLorectal Endoscopic surgery) study was as a cohort, prospective, multi-centre national study evaluating the association between adherence to ERAS items and clinical outcomes after minimally invasive colorectal surgery. The primary endpoint was to associate the percentage of ERAS adherence to functional recovery after minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery. The secondary endpoints of the study was to validate safety of the ERAS programme evaluating complications’ occurrence according to Clavien-Dindo classification and to evaluate the compliance of the Italian surgeons to each ERAS item.
Results
1138 patients were included. Adherence to the ERAS protocol was full only in 101 patients (8.9%), > 75% of the ERAS items in 736 (64.7%) and > 50% in 1127 (99%). Adherence to > 75% was associated with a better functional recovery with 90.2 ± 98.8 vs 95.9 ± 33.4 h (p = 0.003). At difference, full adherence to the ERAS components 91.7 ± 22.1 vs 92.2 ± 31.6 h (p = 0.8) was not associated with better recovery.
Conclusions
Our results were encouraging to affirm that adherence to the ERAS program up to 75% could be considered satisfactory to get the goal. Our study could be considered a call to simplify the ERAS protocol facilitating its penetrance into clinical practice.
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Rasilainen S, Tiainen T, Pakarinen M, Bumblyte V, Scheinin T, Schramko A. ERAS failure and major complications in elective colon surgery: Common risk factors. SURGERY IN PRACTICE AND SCIENCE 2022; 10:100080. [PMID: 39845611 PMCID: PMC11749998 DOI: 10.1016/j.sipas.2022.100080] [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: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Proper implementation and practice of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol streamlines perioperative management to its optimum, resulting in fewer complications and lower costs. This study aims to identify potential risk factors for the failure of ERAS and for major postoperative complications in patients with elective colon resection. Materials and methods This was a single center retrospective analysis including all consecutive patients for elective colon resection during June 2017 - June 2019. All patients were treated within an upgraded ERAS program. Results 908 patients were included. Median ERAS compliance was 67%. Over 70% compliance was associated with a significantly lower median complication index and a shorter median hospital stay and was set as threshold in further analyses. In a multivariate regression analysis, male gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA PS) Classification IV, open surgery, and albumin level < 34 independently predicted increased risk for failure of ERAS. Furthermore, multivariate analyses revealed that male gender, cancer in the right hemicolon/transverse colon/splenic flexure, open surgery, failure to mobilize postoperatively, and administration of > 60 mg oxycodone postoperatively, independently predicted increased risk of postoperative ileus. Volvulus as primary diagnosis, conversion of laparoscopy to open surgery, failure to mobilize postoperatively, and preoperative hemoglobin < 100 g/l were found to independently predict increased risk of anastomotic dehiscence. Conclusions We suggest that patients of male gender, high ASA class, challenged mobility, and higher risk in open surgery, be managed with powered preoperative counseling, including rigorous physiotherapy, and operated on by two senior colorectal surgeons, in order to diminish the risk of conversion to open surgery and of postoperative complications.
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- Suvi Rasilainen
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Jorvi Hospital, Espoo and University of Helsinki, Turuntie 150, Espoo 02740, Finland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Jorvi Hospital, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Jorvi Hospital, Espoo and University of Helsinki, Turuntie 150, Espoo 02740, Finland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Jorvi Hospital, Espoo, Finland
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Comparison of Survival Analysis After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer in Above 80 Years (Oldest-Old) and Below 80 Years Old Patients. Indian J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-022-03417-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Lombardi PM, Mazzola M, Giani A, Baleri S, Maspero M, De Martini P, Gualtierotti M, Ferrari G. ERAS pathway for gastric cancer surgery: adherence, outcomes and prognostic factors for compliance in a Western centre. Updates Surg 2021; 73:1857-1865. [PMID: 34018142 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01093-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Adherence to an ERAS program guarantees an evidence-based approach for patient care, but the compliance to ERAS in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer in Western countries has not been clearly investigated. Our Institution has implemented an ERAS pathway (EP) for gastric surgery, composed of 24 items, since December 2016. We retrospectively analyzed the data of all consecutive patients undergoing surgery with curative intent for gastric cancer between January 2017 and December 2019 at our Institution, and were eligible for our EP. The primary endpoint was patients' compliance to the EP. Secondary endpoints were patients' adherence to each ERAS item and detection of variables associated with compliance failure. Seventy-three patients were included. Among these, 75.3% completed the EP, with a median number of items accomplished per patient of 21. Items with critical adherence were restrictive intraoperative fluid infusion (37%), avoidance of abdominal drain (14%), first clear liquid intake (67%), first solid food intake (48%). At univariate analysis age > 75 years, ASA > 2 and total gastrectomy were associated with failure to complete the EP. At multivariate analysis, ASA Score > 2 was the only preoperative factor associated with EP failure. Application of an ERAS program for malignant gastric surgery seems to be feasible with an acceptable completion rate in a tertiary referral Western centre. Preoperative factors, such as old age, advanced stage at diagnosis and neoadjuvant chemotherapy should not be considered as exclusion criteria for ERAS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pietro Maria Lombardi
- Division of Oncologic and Mini-Invasive General Surgery, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Oncologic and Mini-Invasive General Surgery, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy.
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- Division of Oncologic and Mini-Invasive General Surgery, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Oncologic and Mini-Invasive General Surgery, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Oncologic and Mini-Invasive General Surgery, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Oncologic and Mini-Invasive General Surgery, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Oncologic and Mini-Invasive General Surgery, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Oncologic and Mini-Invasive General Surgery, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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Catarci M, Benedetti M, Maurizi A, Spinelli F, Bernacconi T, Guercioni G, Campagnacci R. ERAS pathway in colorectal surgery: structured implementation program and high adherence for improved outcomes. Updates Surg 2020; 73:123-137. [PMID: 33094366 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00885-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
Abstract
Although there is clear evidence that an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program in colorectal surgery leads to significantly reduced morbidity rates and length of hospital stay (LOS), it is still unclear what modalities and levels of implementation of the program are necessary to achieve these results. The purpose of this study is to analyze the methods and results of the first year of structured implementation of a colorectal ERAS program in two surgical units of the Azienda Sanitaria Unica Regionale (ASUR) Marche in Italy. A two-center observational study on a prospectively maintained database was performed on 196 consecutive colorectal resections (excluding emergencies and American Society of Anesthesiologists class > III cases) over a 1-year period. More than 50 variables including adherence to the individual items of the ERAS program were considered. Primary outcomes were overall morbidity, major morbidity, mortality and anastomotic leakage rates; secondary outcomes were LOS, re-admission and re-operation. The results were evaluated by univariate and multivariate analyses through logistic regression. After a median follow-up of 39.5 days, we recorded complications in 72 patients (overall morbidity 36.7%), major complications in 14 patients (major morbidity 7.1%), 6 deaths (mortality 3.1%), anastomotic dehiscence in 9 cases (4.9%), mean overall LOS of 6.6 days, 10 readmissions (5.1%) and 13 reoperations (6.7%). The mean adherence rate to the items of the ERAS program was 85.4%, showing a significant dose-effect curve for overall and major morbidity rates, anastomotic leakage rates and LOS. The implementation methods of a colorectal ERAS program in this study led to a high adherence (> 80%) to the program items. High adherence had significant effects also on major morbidity and anastomotic leakage rates.
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- Marco Catarci
- General Surgery Unit, Ospedale C.G. Mazzoni Ascoli Piceno, AV 5, Azienda Sanitaria Unica Regionale (ASUR), Marche, Italy. .,Direttore UOC Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale "C. e G. Mazzoni"-AV5-ASUR Marche, Via degli Iris snc, 63100, Ascoli Piceno, Italy.
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- General Surgery Unit, Ospedale C.G. Mazzoni Ascoli Piceno, AV 5, Azienda Sanitaria Unica Regionale (ASUR), Marche, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Ospedale C. Urbani Jesi (AN), AV 2, Azienda Sanitaria Unica Regionale (ASUR), Marche, Italy
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- Anesthesiology Unit, Ospedale C.G. Mazzoni Ascoli Piceno, AV 5, Azienda Sanitaria Unica Regionale (ASUR), Marche, Italy
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- Anesthesiology Unit, Ospedale C. Urbani Jesi (AN), AV 2, Azienda Sanitaria Unica Regionale (ASUR), Marche, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Ospedale C.G. Mazzoni Ascoli Piceno, AV 5, Azienda Sanitaria Unica Regionale (ASUR), Marche, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Ospedale C. Urbani Jesi (AN), AV 2, Azienda Sanitaria Unica Regionale (ASUR), Marche, Italy
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