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Florea IB, Hong YK. Time to Discard the Staging Laparoscopy? Elucidating the Role for Routine Diagnostic Laparoscopy in Patients with Gastroesophageal Junction Malignancy. Ann Surg Oncol 2024:10.1245/s10434-024-16222-8. [PMID: 39287908 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-16222-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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- Ioana B Florea
- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA.
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Nobel T, Sihag S. Advances in Diagnostic, Staging, and Restaging Evaluation of Esophageal and Gastric Cancer. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2024; 33:467-485. [PMID: 38789190 DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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The initial endoscopic and staging evaluation of esophagogastric cancers must be accurate and comprehensive in order to select the optimal therapeutic plan for the patient. Esophageal and gastric cancers (and treatment paradigms) are delineated by their proximity to the cardia (within 2 cm). The most frequent and important symptom that informs the initial staging evaluation is dysphagia, which is associated with at least cT3 or locally advanced disease. Endoscopic ultrasound is often needed if earlier stage disease is suspected, preferably in combination with endoscopic mucosal or submucosal resection or fine-needle aspiration of suspicious lymph nodes to enhance staging accuracy.
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- Tamar Nobel
- Thoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, C-881, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Thoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, C-881, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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Gray KD, Molena D. Minimally Invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2024; 33:529-538. [PMID: 38789195 DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2023.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy is a technically demanding operation that requires an experienced surgeon, assistant, and anesthesiologist. The preoperative workup should focus on the extent of disease and extent of resection required, as well as the cardiopulmonary fitness of the patient. Surgical outcomes show decreased postoperative pain, decreased morbidity largely due to a reduction in respiratory complications, and decreased length of stay. Quality metrics and 5-year overall survival are equivalent to traditional open esophagectomy.
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- Katherine D Gray
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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van der Sluis K, Guchelaar NAD, Triemstra L, Mathijssen RHJ, Ruurda JP, Wijnhoven BPL, van Sandick JW. Staging laparoscopy in gastric cancer patients: From a Dutch nationwide Delphi consensus towards a standardized protocol. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:108278. [PMID: 38531232 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Staging laparoscopy is a common diagnostic tool in gastric cancer, but its performance varies widely. The aim of this study was to gain Dutch nationwide consensus regarding the indications for and execution of staging laparoscopy in patients with gastric cancer. METHODS All surgeons in the Netherlands specialized in gastric cancer surgery (n = 52) were asked to participate in a Delphi consensus study. The study involved an initial questionnaire with a 3-point Likert scale, an online consensus meeting, and a second questionnaire using a 2-point Likert scale (agree/disagree). Consensus was defined as 70% or more agreement among participants. RESULTS In total, 45 experts completed both questionnaires (87% response rate). Consensus was reached on the indication to perform staging laparoscopy in cT3-4 or cN + or diffuse-type gastric cancer, including Siewert type III oesophagogastric junctional cancer. The experts agreed that if preoperative scans suggest infiltration of surrounding organs (cT4), the tumour's resectability should explicitly be investigated. Consensus was also reached for a systematic peritoneal cavity inspection according to Sugarbaker's Peritoneal Cancer Index (PCI) score. All regions should be inspected routinely, although the omental bursa may be inspected on indication. Aspiration of ascites or peritoneal washing should be performed for cytology. The experts agreed that restaging laparoscopy should be performed before resection in case of progressive disease on preoperative imaging. Without progression, global inspection was considered sufficient. CONCLUSIONS The results of this Dutch nationwide Delphi consensus study exposed the variability of performing staging laparoscopy in patients with gastric cancer and provided the concept for a standardized protocol.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Ebert MP, Fischbach W, Hollerbach S, Höppner J, Lorenz D, Stahl M, Stuschke M, Pech O, Vanhoefer U, Porschen R. S3-Leitlinie Diagnostik und Therapie der Plattenepithelkarzinome und Adenokarzinome des Ösophagus. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2024; 62:535-642. [PMID: 38599580 DOI: 10.1055/a-2239-9802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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- Matthias P Ebert
- II. Medizinische Klinik, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim, Universitätsmedizin, Universität Heidelberg, Mannheim
- DKFZ-Hector Krebsinstitut an der Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim
- Molecular Medicine Partnership Unit, EMBL, Heidelberg
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- Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Bekämpfung der Krankheiten von Magen, Darm und Leber sowie von Störungen des Stoffwechsels und der Ernährung (Gastro-Liga) e. V., Giessen
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- Klinik für Allgemeine Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck
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- Chirurgische Klinik I, Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Darmstadt, Darmstadt
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- Klinik für Internistische Onkologie und onkologische Palliativmedizin, Evang. Huyssensstiftung, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Strahlentherapie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie und Interventionelle Endoskopie, Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder, Regensburg
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- Klinik für Hämatologie und Onkologie, Katholisches Marienkrankenhaus, Hamburg
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- Gastroenterologische Praxis am Kreiskrankenhaus Osterholz, Osterholz-Scharmbeck
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Halle-Smith JM, Bage T, Kamarajah SK, Siddaiah-Subramanya M, Pande R, Whiting JL, Griffiths EA. A preoperative predictive tool to assess the need for staging laparoscopy in oesophagogastric cancer patients. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2024; 106:369-376. [PMID: 37642164 PMCID: PMC10981985 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2022.0140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Staging laparoscopy (SL) has become commonplace in the preoperative staging pathway for oesophagogastric (OG) cancer. SL is often performed before curative treatment to examine for macroscopic peritoneal metastases (PM) or positive peritoneal cytology (PPC). The aim of this study was to develop an objective risk scoring system to predict both PM and PPC at SL. METHODS A prospectively collected and maintained database of all OG cancer patients treated between 2006 and 2020 was reviewed. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify risk factors for both PM and PPC at SL. A risk score was produced for both PM and PPC, and then validated internally. RESULTS Among 968 patients who underwent SL, 96 (9.9%) had PM and 81 (8.4%) had PPC at SL. Tumour site (p < 0.001), computed tomography (CT) T stage (p < 0.001) and N stage (p = 0.029) were significantly associated with PM at SL (p < 0.001). Tumour site (p < 0.001), biopsy histology (p = 0.041), CT T stage (p < 0.001) and N stage (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with PPC. The risk scoring model for PM included cancer site and CT T stage. This was successfully tested on the validation set (area under the receiver operating characteristic [AUROC] = 0.730). The risk scoring model for PPC included cancer site, CT T and N stage. This was successfully tested on the validation set (AUROC = 0.773). CONCLUSIONS The current risk scores are valid tools with which to predict the risk PM and PPC in patients undergoing SL for OG cancer and may help to avoid subjecting patients to unnecessary SL.
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Sachdeva UM. Establishing Criteria for Staging Laparoscopy for Siewert II Adenocarcinomas. Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 117:326-327. [PMID: 37230279 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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- Uma M Sachdeva
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Austen 7, Boston, MA 02114.
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S3-Leitlinie Diagnostik und Therapie der Plattenepithelkarzinome und Adenokarzinome des Ösophagus. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2023; 61:e209-e307. [PMID: 37285869 DOI: 10.1055/a-1771-6953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Marom G. Esophageal Cancer Staging. Thorac Surg Clin 2022; 32:437-445. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Survival after Multimodal Treatment Including Surgery for Metastatic Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14163956. [PMID: 36010949 PMCID: PMC9405894 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14163956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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(1) Background: The management of metastatic esophageal cancer is more often limited to palliative chemotherapy. Limited data are available regarding the role of surgery that remains controversial. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the survival outcome of surgically treated metastatic esophageal cancer patients. (2) Methods: The present systematic review is designed using the PRISMA guidelines and has been registered with PROSPERO (CRD42019140306). Two reviewers independently searched and identified studies dealing with surgery for stage IV esophageal cancer in the Medline and Google Scholar databases between January 2008 and December 2019. (3) Results: Seven retrospective nonrandomized studies, totaling 1756 patients with stage IV esophageal cancer who underwent curative surgery, were included. Our analysis demonstrates a three-year overall survival rate of 23% (CI 95% 17–31) among patients undergoing surgery. Because only two comparative studies were identified, data compilation and relative risk evaluation through meta-analysis were not possible. (4) Conclusions: Multimodality treatment, including surgery in curative intent, seems associated with a significant chance of three-year overall survival. A prospective evaluation of this approach and validation of adequate selection criteria are needed.
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Teixeira Farinha H, Mattille D, Mantziari S, Demartines N, Hübner M. Early postoperative outcomes of staging laparoscopy for peritoneal metastases with or without pressurized intra-peritoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC). BMC Surg 2022; 22:122. [PMID: 35354404 PMCID: PMC8969273 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01572-5] [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: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) has been introduced for palliative treatment of peritoneal surface malignancies (PSM) and is currently tested also in the neoadjuvant and prophylactic setting. The aim was therefore to compare safety and tolerance of staging laparoscopy with or without PIPAC. Methods This retrospective analysis compared consecutive patients undergoing staging laparoscopy alone for oesogastric cancer with patients having PIPAC for suspected PSM of various origins from January 2015 until January 2020. Safety was assessed by use of the Clavien classification for complications and CTCAE for capturing of adverse events. Pain and nausea were documented by use of a visual analogue scale (VAS: 0–10: maximal intensity). Results Overall, 25 PIPAC procedures were compared to 24 staging laparoscopies. PIPAC procedures took a median of 35 min (IQR: 25–67) longer. Four patients experienced at least one complication in either group (p = 0.741). No differences were noted for postoperative nausea (p = 0.961) and pain levels (p = 0.156). Median hospital stay was 2 (IQR: 1–3) for PIPAC and 1 (IQR: 1–2) for the laparoscopy group (p = 0.104). Conclusions The addition of PIPAC did not jeopardize safety and postoperative outcomes of staging laparoscopy alone. Further studies need to clarify its oncological benefits.
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- Hugo Teixeira Farinha
- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon, 46, 1005, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon, 46, 1005, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon, 46, 1005, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon, 46, 1005, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon, 46, 1005, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Staging laparoscopy in patients with advanced gastric cancer: A single center cohort study. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 48:362-369. [PMID: 34384656 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.08.003] [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: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Most studies exploring the role of staging laparoscopy in gastric cancer are limited by low sample size and are predominantly conducted in Asian countries. This study sets out to determine the value of staging laparoscopy in patients with advanced gastric cancer in a Western population. METHODS All patients with gastric cancer from a tertiary referral center without definite evidence of non-curable disease after initial staging, and who underwent staging laparoscopy between 2013 and 2020, were identified from a prospectively maintained database. The proportion of patients in whom metastases or locoregional non-resectability was detected during staging laparoscopy was established. Secondary outcomes included the avoidable surgery rate (detection of non-curable disease during gastrectomy with curative intent) and diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, negative and positive predictive value). RESULTS A total of 216 patients were included. Staging laparoscopy revealed metastatic disease in 46 (21.3 %) patients and a non-resectable tumor in three (1.4 %) patients. During intended gastrectomy, non-curable disease was revealed in 13 (8.6 %) patients. Overall sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy were 76.6 %, 100 % and 92.6 %, respectively. The positive predictive value was 100 % and the negative predictive value was 90.3 %. CONCLUSION Staging laparoscopy is valuable in the staging process of gastric cancer with a high accuracy in detecting non-curable disease, thereby preventing futile treatment and its associated burden.
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Turner MA, Amirfakhri S, Nishino H, Lwin TM, Savides TJ, Reid TR, Singer BB, Hoffman RM, Bouvet M. A Patient-Derived Orthotopic Xenograft Model of Gastroesophageal-Junction Adenocarcinoma Translated to the Clinic by Tumor-Targeting Fluorescent Antibodies to Carcinoembryonic-Antigen-Related Cell-Adhesion Molecules. In Vivo 2021; 35:1959-1963. [PMID: 34182469 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM During surgical resection of gastroesophageal-junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma, the margin status is often difficult to visualize resulting in high recurrence rates. The aim of the present study was to develop a labelling technique that would allow improved visualization of GEJ tumor margins for surgeons to reduce recurrence rates in a patient-like model. MATERIALS AND METHODS A patient GEJ tumor was obtained from an endoscopic biopsy and implanted subcutaneously in a nude mouse. A patient-derived orthotopic xenograft (PDOX) model was established by implanting tumor fragments grown from a subcutaneous model to the cardia of the stomach of nude mice. CC1/3/5-SAB, an antibody to carcinoembryonic-antigen-related cell-adhesion molecules, was conjugated with infrared dye IRDye800 to create SAB-IR800. Forty-eight hours after i.v. injection of SAB-IR800, GEJ-PDOX mice were imaged. RESULTS Fluorescence imaging with SAB-IR800 brightly visualized the GEJ adenocarcinoma demonstrating specific targeting. In the PDOX model, injection of SAB-IR800 (50 μg) resulted in a tumor to background ratio of 1.78 at 48 hours and 1.86 at 72 hours. CONCLUSION PDOX models of GEJ tumors can be established from patients by endoscopic biopsy without undergoing surgical resection. GEJ PDOX models should be useful for developing novel diagnostics and therapeutics for this recalcitrant disease.
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- Michael A Turner
- Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.,VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.,VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.,VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, U.S.A
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- Institute of Anatomy, Medical Faculty, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.,VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.,AntiCancer, Inc., San Diego, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.; .,VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, U.S.A
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Diaz LI, Mony S, Klapman J. Narrative review of the role of gastroenterologist in the diagnosis, treatment and palliation in gastric and gastroesophageal cancer. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:1106. [PMID: 33145325 PMCID: PMC7575985 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-4143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Esophageal cancer (EC) and gastric cancer (GC) carry a high mortality rate. Unfortunately, a majority of patients are asymptomatic and at the time of diagnosis, the disease may invariably be in its advanced stages with limited curative options. Thus, it is imperative to recognize certain risk factors including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), male gender, pre-existing Barrett’s esophagus, smoking history, obesity, Helicobacter pylori infection, atrophic gastritis among others for both EC and GC, intervene on time with screening and surveillance modalities if indicated and optimize treatment plans. With advances in endoscopic techniques, early neoplastic lesions are increasingly managed by gastroenterologists, offering an alternative to surgery. The gold standard for diagnosis of EC and GC is high definition endoscopy with adequate targeted biopsies. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a key in the staging of early cancers dictating the pathway for treatment options. We also play a key role in palliation cases with the aim to reduce the symptoms like nausea, vomiting and even when possible, restore oral intake and improve nutrition in both advanced GC and EC. This review article discusses the risk factors, diagnostic and endoscopic treatment modalities of early EC and GC and palliation of advanced cancer where gastroenterologists play a key role.
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- Liege I Diaz
- Department of Endoscopic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Endoscopic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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Peixoto RD, Rocha-Filho DR, Weschenfelder RF, Rego JFM, Riechelmann R, Coutinho AK, Fernandes GS, Jacome AA, Andrade AC, Murad AM, Mello CAL, Miguel DSCG, Gomes DBD, Racy DJ, Moraes ED, Akaishi EH, Carvalho ES, Mello ES, Filho FM, Coimbra FJF, Capareli FC, Arruda FF, Vieira FMAC, Takeda FR, Cotti GCC, Pereira GLS, Paulo GA, Ribeiro HSC, Lourenco LG, Crosara M, Toneto MG, Oliveira MB, de Lourdes Oliveira M, Begnami MD, Forones NM, Yagi O, Ashton-Prolla P, Aguillar PB, Amaral PCG, Hoff PM, Araujo RLC, Filho RPDP, Gansl RC, Gil RA, Pfiffer TEF, Souza T, Jr. UR, Jesus VHF, Jr WLC, Prolla G. Brazilian Group of Gastrointestinal Tumours' consensus guidelines for the management of gastric cancer. Ecancermedicalscience 2020; 14:1126. [PMID: 33209117 PMCID: PMC7652540 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2020.1126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Gastric cancer is among the ten most common types of cancer worldwide. Most cases and deaths related to the disease occur in developing countries. Local socio-economic, epidemiologic and healthcare particularities led us to create a Brazilian guideline for the management of gastric carcinomas. The Brazilian Group of Gastrointestinal Tumors (GTG) invited 50 physicians with different backgrounds, including radiology, pathology, endoscopy, nuclear medicine, genetics, oncological surgery, radiotherapy and clinical oncology, to collaborate. This document was prepared based on an extensive review of topics related to heredity, diagnosis, staging, pathology, endoscopy, surgery, radiation, systemic therapy and follow-up, which was followed by presentation, discussion, and voting by the panel members. It provides updated evidence-based recommendations to guide clinical management of gastric carcinomas in several scenarios and clinical settings.
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- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo. Brazil, 05652- 900
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- Hospital Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01323-001
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01246903
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01246903
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01246903
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01246903
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04040-003
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Sâo Paulo, Brazil, 01238-010
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04040-003
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01246903
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- Hospital Aliança de Salvador, Salvador, Brazil, 41920-900
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01246903
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Fukagawa T. Role of staging laparoscopy for gastric cancer patients. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2019; 3:496-505. [PMID: 31549009 PMCID: PMC6749947 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Staging laparoscopy (SL) is frequently carried out in patients with advanced gastric cancer. However, some clinical questions are being debated and consensus must be obtained. With this aim, a literature search of PubMed/MEDLINE was carried out using the keywords "gastric cancer," "SL," and "diagnostic laparoscopy". Articles published online up to February 2019 were analyzed, focusing on the following questions. (i) What is an adequate indication for SL? (ii) How do you carry out SL? (iii) Does SL provide accurate information about peritoneal dissemination? (iv) Is the yield of SL different by tumor location? (v) Is SL a safe procedure? (vi) Is "repeat SL" needed? (vii) Does SL provide oncological benefit? Results provided the following responses: (i) In Western countries, clinically resectable advanced tumor is an indication for SL. Terms to be introduced for adequate indication include "location," "type 4 (linitis feature)," "large tumor," "equivocal computed tomography (CT] findings," and "lymph node swelling". (ii) Exploration of the entire peritoneal cavity is preferable. (iii) Detection rate of peritoneal disease is 43%-52% in Japanese institutions and 7.8%-40% in other countries. False-negative findings during SL were 0%-17%, and 10%-13% when limited to cytology. (iv) Yield of SL was higher in gastric cancer compared with esophagogastric junctional tumor. (v) SL-related complications were estimated to occur in 0.4%. (vi) Repeat SL is important after treatment. (vii) If the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for patients with P0CY1 is established, SL can provide oncological benefit. SL can be carried out safely and effectively. Considering the prevalence of neoadjuvant treatment, the role of SL will become more important.
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- Takeo Fukagawa
- Department of SurgerySchool of MedicineTeikyo UniversityTokyoJapan
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Ajani JA, D'Amico TA, Bentrem DJ, Chao J, Corvera C, Das P, Denlinger CS, Enzinger PC, Fanta P, Farjah F, Gerdes H, Gibson M, Glasgow RE, Hayman JA, Hochwald S, Hofstetter WL, Ilson DH, Jaroszewski D, Johung KL, Keswani RN, Kleinberg LR, Leong S, Ly QP, Matkowskyj KA, McNamara M, Mulcahy MF, Paluri RK, Park H, Perry KA, Pimiento J, Poultsides GA, Roses R, Strong VE, Wiesner G, Willett CG, Wright CD, McMillian NR, Pluchino LA. Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers, Version 2.2019, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2019; 17:855-883. [PMID: 31319389 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2019.0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 597] [Impact Index Per Article: 119.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Esophageal cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common histology in Eastern Europe and Asia, and adenocarcinoma is most common in North America and Western Europe. Surgery is a major component of treatment of locally advanced resectable esophageal and esophagogastric junction (EGJ) cancer, and randomized trials have shown that the addition of preoperative chemoradiation or perioperative chemotherapy to surgery significantly improves survival. Targeted therapies including trastuzumab, ramucirumab, and pembrolizumab have produced encouraging results in the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic disease. Multidisciplinary team management is essential for all patients with esophageal and EGJ cancers. This selection from the NCCN Guidelines for Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers focuses on recommendations for the management of locally advanced and metastatic adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and EGJ.
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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- Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania
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Mariano VS, Pastrez PRA, Mafra Costa A, Guimarães DP, Cunha TR, Neto SAZ, Scapulatempo-Neto C, Syrjänen KJ, Longatto-Filho A. Impact of Brush Cytology Analysis for the Diagnosis of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: The Quality of Liquid-Based Preparation of Cytological Slides. Acta Cytol 2019; 63:240-246. [PMID: 30897562 DOI: 10.1159/000496567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The diagnostic performance of cytology in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is meticulously described. METHODS Cytological and biopsy specimens were prospectively taken during esophagogastroduodenoscopy of 123 individuals in 2013 and 2014. Cytology samples were maintained in preservative fluid until processing and biopsies were formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded. RESULTS Based on endoscopic biopsy results, 70 cases were positive for ESCC whilst 53 were negative for cancer. In addition, brush cytology showed high sensitivity and specificity (98.57 and 96.23%, respectively) in detecting the disease, and high accuracy (97.5%) comparable to that provided by histopathology which is the accepted gold standard. CONCLUSION Brush cytology specimens preserved in liquid medium may be a good alternative for ESCC diagnosis.
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- Vânia S Mariano
- Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil
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- Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil
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- Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil
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- Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil
- Endoscopy Department, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil
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- Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil
- Endoscopy Department, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil
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- Endoscopy Department, Medical Ambulatory of Speciality Clinics, Barretos, Brazil
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- Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil
- Pathology Department, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Research, Biohit Oyj, Helsinki, Finland
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- Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital/Pio XII Foundation, Barretos, Brazil,
- Medical Laboratory of Medical Investigation 14, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil,
- Research Institute of Life and Health Sciences (ICVS), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal,
- ICVS/3B's Associated Laboratory to the Government of Portugal, Guimarães, Portugal,
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Navidi M, Phillips AW, Griffin SM, Duffield KE, Greystoke A, Sumpter K, Sinclair RCF. Cardiopulmonary fitness before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with oesophagogastric cancer. Br J Surg 2018; 105:900-906. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Revised: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Background
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may have a detrimental impact on cardiorespiratory reserve. Determination of oxygen uptake at the anaerobic threshold by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) provides an objective measure of cardiorespiratory reserve. Anaerobic threshold can be used to predict perioperative risk. A low anaerobic threshold is associated with increased morbidity after oesophagogastrectomy. The aim of this study was to establish whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy has an adverse effect on fitness, and whether there is recovery of fitness before surgery for oesophageal and gastric adenocarcinoma.
Methods
CPET was completed before, immediately after (week 0), and at 2 and 4 weeks after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The ventilatory anaerobic threshold and peak oxygen uptake (Vo2 peak) were used as objective, reproducible measures of cardiorespiratory reserve. Anaerobic threshold and Vo2 peak were compared before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and at the three time intervals.
Results
Some 31 patients were recruited. The mean anaerobic threshold was lower following neoadjuvant treatment: 15·3 ml per kg per min before chemotherapy versus 11·8, 12·1 and 12·6 ml per kg per min at week 0, 2 and 4 respectively (P < 0·010). Measurements were also significantly different at each time point (P < 0·010). The same pattern was noted for Vo2 peak between values before chemotherapy (21·7 ml per kg per min) and at weeks 0, 2 and 4 (17·5, 18·6 and 19·3 ml per kg per min respectively) (P < 0·010). The reduction in anaerobic threshold and Vo2 peak did not improve during the time between completion of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery.
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There was a decrease in cardiorespiratory reserve immediately after neoadjuvant chemotherapy that was sustained up to the point of surgery at 4 weeks after chemotherapy.
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- M Navidi
- Northern Oesophagogastric Cancer Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Northern Oesophagogastric Cancer Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Northern Oesophagogastric Cancer Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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The current German S3 guideline represents the recommendations for the diagnosis and therapy of squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas of the esophagus based on evidence from the literature and interdisciplinary expert consensus. Esophagogastroscopy with biopsy, endosonography, and spiral CT scan of the neck, thorax, and abdomen are decisive in staging and the choice of therapy. For a curative approach, surgery, especially transthoracic esophagectomy and gastric pull-up, is the most important therapeutic option, except in the case of mucosal carcinomas or cervical squamous cell carcinomas. The significance of total minimally invasive esophageal resection or a hybrid technique is still uncertain. In category cT3 or resectable cT4 tumors, neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy should be performed in squamous cell carcinomas or adenocarcinomas. Alternatively, perioperative chemotherapy can be carried out in adenocarcinoma. Palliative resections should be avoided and replaced by interventional procedures for palliation.
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Becerra-Pedraza LC, Carlos NG, Carmona GRC, Martínez-Piña DA. Uncommon Initial Presentation of Gastric Cancer with Bone Metastases: a Case Report. J Gastrointest Cancer 2017; 50:334-337. [PMID: 29047043 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-017-0015-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Luis Cuitláhuac Becerra-Pedraza
- General Hospital of Morelia Dr. Miguel Silva, Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. .,, Av. Insurgentes Sur. # 3877. Col Fama, Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Multidetector Computed Tomography Versus Staging Laparoscopy for the Detection of Peritoneal Metastases in Esophagogastric Junctional and Gastric Cancer. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2017; 27:369-374. [PMID: 28787380 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Staging laparoscopy (SL) is the gold standard investigation for detecting peritoneal metastases (PM) in patients with esophagogastric cancer but computed tomography (CT) has undergone significant improvements in recent years. The aim of this study was to investigate whether CT can replace SL in the detection of PM. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients undergoing SL between January 2008 and December 2009 were identified from a prospectively collected database, operation notes were reviewed for the detection of PM. Corresponding CTs were reassessed by 2 experienced gastrointestinal radiologists, blinded to the SL results. RESULTS In total, 74 patients undergoing SL were included. Sensitivity and specificity of SL for PM were 94.1% (95% confidence interval, 69.2-99.7) and 100% (90.7-100). Sensitivity and specificity of CT were 58.8% (33.5-80.6) and 89.6% (76.6-96.1), respectively. Area under the curve of receiver operating characteristic curves for SL and CT were 0.971 (SE, 0.033) and 0.742 (SE, 0.78), respectively. CONCLUSIONS CT cannot replace SL for the detection of PM in lower esophageal and gastric cancer.
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Oesophageal cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide and is therefore a major global health challenge. The two major subtypes of oesophageal cancer are oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC), which are epidemiologically and biologically distinct. OSCC accounts for 90% of all cases of oesophageal cancer globally and is highly prevalent in the East, East Africa and South America. OAC is more common in developed countries than in developing countries. Preneoplastic lesions are identifiable for both OSCC and OAC; these are frequently amenable to endoscopic ablative therapies. Most patients with oesophageal cancer require extensive treatment, including chemotherapy, chemoradiotherapy and/or surgical resection. Patients with advanced or metastatic oesophageal cancer are treated with palliative chemotherapy; those who are human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive may also benefit from trastuzumab treatment. Immuno-oncology therapies have also shown promising early results in OSCC and OAC. In this Primer, we review state-of-the-art knowledge on the biology and treatment of oesophageal cancer, including screening, endoscopic ablative therapies and emerging molecular targets, and we discuss best practices in chemotherapy, chemoradiotherapy, surgery and the maintenance of patient quality of life.
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- Elizabeth C. Smyth
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London & Sutton. United Kingdom
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- Division of Cancer Studies, King's College London, United Kingdom
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
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- University Cancer Center Leipzig, University Medicine Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York. United States
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- Surgical care science, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London & Sutton. United Kingdom
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Machairas N, Charalampoudis P, Molmenti EP, Kykalos S, Tsaparas P, Stamopoulos P, Sotiropoulos GC. The value of staging laparoscopy in gastric cancer. Ann Gastroenterol 2017; 30:287-294. [PMID: 28469358 PMCID: PMC5411378 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2017.0133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2016] [Accepted: 02/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Treatment options for patients with gastric cancer (GC) are based on tumor staging and resectability. Although only surgery provides improved survival, resection is contraindicated and should be avoided in the presence of intra-abdominal disease stage M1 (liver, peritoneal, or non-local lymph node metastases). Thus, a detailed and precise evaluation is imperative for optimal treatment. Staging laparoscopy (SL) constitutes a major tool in the accurate diagnosis of several types of cancers, including GC. SL presents several critical advantages: it can diagnose intra-abdominal disease; serve as a complement to other imaging studies; allow for biopsies; facilitate intraoperative ultrasound evaluations; allow for sampling of peritoneal fluid for cytological examination; and serve as an option for the administration of intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Although considered and advocated as a very useful asset in the pre-treatment cancer-staging arsenal, the wider application of SL has been long debated. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the contribution of laparoscopy to GC staging.
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- Nikolaos Machairas
- 2 Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Machairas, Petros Charalampoudis, Stylianos Kykalos, Peter Tsaparas, Paraskevas Stamopoulos, Georgios C. Sotiropoulos)
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- 2 Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Machairas, Petros Charalampoudis, Stylianos Kykalos, Peter Tsaparas, Paraskevas Stamopoulos, Georgios C. Sotiropoulos)
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- Department of Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, USA (Ernesto P. Molmenti)
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- 2 Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Machairas, Petros Charalampoudis, Stylianos Kykalos, Peter Tsaparas, Paraskevas Stamopoulos, Georgios C. Sotiropoulos)
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- 2 Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Machairas, Petros Charalampoudis, Stylianos Kykalos, Peter Tsaparas, Paraskevas Stamopoulos, Georgios C. Sotiropoulos)
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- 2 Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Machairas, Petros Charalampoudis, Stylianos Kykalos, Peter Tsaparas, Paraskevas Stamopoulos, Georgios C. Sotiropoulos)
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- 2 Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Machairas, Petros Charalampoudis, Stylianos Kykalos, Peter Tsaparas, Paraskevas Stamopoulos, Georgios C. Sotiropoulos)
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Mehta K, Bianco V, Awais O, Luketich JD, Pennathur A. Minimally invasive staging of esophageal cancer. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2017; 6:110-118. [PMID: 28446999 DOI: 10.21037/acs.2017.03.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Esophageal cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the world today and the sixth-leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Accurate preoperative staging of esophageal cancer is imperative to the selection of appropriate treatments. Patients with esophageal carcinomas typically undergo a multimodality staging process including noninvasive imaging techniques, such as computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET), as well as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), which is slightly more invasive. Minimally invasive surgical staging, with laparoscopy, occasionally in combination with video-assisted thoracoscopy, is used in the staging process at select institutions and has been shown to be more accurate than noninvasive staging modalities. Two major advantages of minimally invasive surgical staging over conventional techniques are the improved assessment of locoregional disease and enhanced identification of distant metastases. These advantages decrease the likelihood that the patient will undergo a nontherapeutic laparotomy. Currently, no clear consensus exists regarding which patients with esophageal cancer would benefit most from the addition of minimally invasive surgical staging. We have, however, found that minimally invasive surgical staging with laparoscopy is particularly valuable in detection of occult distant metastases. In this article, we summarize the staging modalities for esophageal cancer including minimally invasive surgical staging.
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- Kunal Mehta
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Old OJ, Isabelle M, Barr H. Staging Early Esophageal Cancer. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 908:161-81. [PMID: 27573772 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-41388-4_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Staging esophageal cancer provides a standardized measure of the extent of disease that can be used to inform decisions about therapy and guide prognosis. For esophageal cancer, the treatment pathways vary greatly depending on stage of disease, and accurate staging is therefore crucial in ensuring the optimal therapy for each patient. For early esophageal cancer (T1 lesions), endoscopic resection can be curative and simultaneously gives accurate staging of depth of invasion. For tumors invading the submucosa or more advanced disease, comprehensive investigation is required to accurately stage the tumor and assess suitability for curative resection. A combined imaging approach of computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) offers complementary diagnostic information and gives the greatest chance of accurate staging. Staging laparoscopy can identify peritoneal disease and small superficial liver lesions that could be missed on CT or PET, and alters management in up to 20 % of patients. Optical diagnostic techniques offer the prospect of further extending the possibilities of endoscopic staging in real time. Optical coherence tomography can image superficial lesions and could provide information on depth of invasion for these lesions. Real-time lymph node analysis using optical diagnostics such as Raman spectroscopy could be used to support immediate endoscopic therapy without waiting for results of cytology or further investigations.
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- O J Old
- Upper GI Surgery Department, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK. .,Biophotonics Research Unit, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK.
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- Biophotonics Research Unit, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK
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- Upper GI Surgery Department, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK
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Simon M, Mal F, Perniceni T, Ferraz JM, Strauss C, Levard H, Louvet C, Fuks D, Gayet B. Accuracy of staging laparoscopy in detecting peritoneal dissemination in patients with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Dis Esophagus 2016; 29:236-40. [PMID: 25758761 DOI: 10.1111/dote.12332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Despite staging laparoscopy (SL) with peritoneal lavage is recommended in US Guidelines in patients with potentially resectable gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, this procedure is not systematically proposed in French Guidelines. Therefore, we decided to analyze the results of systematic SL in patients considered for preoperative chemotherapy. From 2005 to 2011, 116 consecutive patients with distal esophagus, esogastric junction, and gastric adenocarcinoma ≥T3 or N+ without detectable metastatic dissemination by computed tomography (CT) scan imaging underwent SL before neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Positive and negative SLs were compared according to tumor characteristics. SL was positive in 15 cases (12.9%) including 14 with peritoneal seeding (localized in five, diffuse in nine). SL was positive in 7 (24.1%) of 29 patients with poorly differentiated tumor, in 9 (32.1%) of 28 patients with signet ring cells, in 7 (50%) of 14 patients with gastric linitis tumor, and in 15 (16.3%) of 92 patients with T3 or T4 tumor. All the lesions of distal esophagus extending to the cardia had a negative SL. Among the 14 patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis at SL, nine (65%) had signs of peritoneal seeding on initial CT scan. One (0.8%) patient had a small bowel perforation closed laparoscopically. If systematic SL before preoperative chemotherapy does not seem justified because of its low accuracy, it should be performed in patients with poorly differentiated tumor, signet ring cell, and gastric linitis plastica components on biopsy and when CT scan is suggestive of T4 tumor, ascites, or peritoneal nodule.
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- M Simon
- Department of Digestive Diseases and Department of Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Department of Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Department of Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Department of Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Department of Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Department of Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Department of Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Department of Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Department of Oncology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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Ishida M, Kagawa S, Shimoyama K, Takehara K, Noma K, Tanabe S, Shirakawa Y, Tazawa H, Kobayashi H, Fujiwara T. Trastuzumab-Based Photoimmunotherapy Integrated with Viral HER2 Transduction Inhibits Peritoneally Disseminated HER2-Negative Cancer. Mol Cancer Ther 2016; 15:402-11. [PMID: 26832799 PMCID: PMC4783182 DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-15-0644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Peritoneal dissemination is the most frequent metastasis in gastric cancer and is associated with poor prognosis. The lack of particular target antigens in gastric cancer other than HER2 has hampered the development of treatments for peritoneal dissemination of gastric cancer. We hypothesized that HER2-extracellular domain (HER2-ECD) gene transduction combined with trastuzumab-based photoimmunotherapy (PIT) might provide excellent and selective antitumor effects for peritoneal dissemination of gastric cancer. In vitro, adenovirus/HER2-ECD (Ad/HER2-ECD) efficiently transduced HER2-ECD into HER2-negative gastric cancer cells. Trastuzumab-IR700 (Tra-IR700)-mediated PIT induced selective cell death of HER2-ECD-transduced tumor cells. Ad/HER2-ECD also induced homogenous expression of HER2 in heterogeneous gastric cancer cells, resulting in uniform sensitivity of the cells to Tra-IR700-mediated PIT. Anti-HER2 PIT integrated with adenoviral HER2-ECD gene transfer was applied in mice bearing peritoneal dissemination of HER2-negative gastric cancer. Intraperitoneal administration of Ad/HER2-ECD and Tra-IR700 with PIT inhibited peritoneal metastasis and prolonged the survival of mice bearing MKN45. Furthermore, minimal side effects allowed the integrated therapy to be used repeatedly, providing better control of peritoneal dissemination. In conclusion, the novel therapy of molecular-targeted PIT integrated with gene transfer technology is a promising approach for the treatment of peritoneal dissemination in gastric cancer.
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- Michihiro Ishida
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan. Center for Innovative Clinical Medicine, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Molecular Imaging Program, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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Hu YF, Deng ZW, Liu H, Mou TY, Chen T, Lu X, Wang D, Yu J, Li GX. Staging laparoscopy improves treatment decision-making for advanced gastric cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:1859-1868. [PMID: 26855545 PMCID: PMC4724617 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i5.1859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2015] [Revised: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To evaluate the clinical value of staging laparoscopy in treatment decision-making for advanced gastric cancer (GC).
METHODS: Clinical data of 582 patients with advanced GC were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent staging laparoscopy. The strength of agreement between computed tomography (CT) stage, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) stage, laparoscopic stage, and final stage were determined by weighted Kappa statistic (Kw). The number of patients with treatment decision-changes was counted. A χ2 test was used to analyze the correlation between peritoneal metastasis or positive cytology and clinical characteristics.
RESULTS: Among the 582 patients, the distributions of pathological T classifications were T2/3 (153, 26.3%), T4a (262, 45.0%), and T4b (167, 28.7%). Treatment plans for 211 (36.3%) patients were changed after staging laparoscopy was performed. Two (10.5%) of 19 patients in M1 regained the opportunity for potential radical resection by staging laparoscopy. Unnecessary laparotomy was avoided in 71 (12.2%) patients. The strength of agreement between preoperative T stage and final T stage was in almost perfect agreement (Kw = 0.838; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.803-0.872; P < 0.05) for staging laparoscopy; compared with CT and EUS, which was in fair agreement. The strength of agreement between preoperative M stage and final M stage was in almost perfect agreement (Kw = 0.990; 95% CI: 0.977-1.000; P < 0.05) for staging laparoscopy; compared with CT, which was in slight agreement. Multivariate analysis revealed that tumor size (≥ 40 mm), depth of tumor invasion (T4b), and Borrmann type (III or IV) were significantly correlated with either peritoneal metastasis or positive cytology. The best performance in diagnosing P-positive was obtained when two or three risk factors existed.
CONCLUSION: Staging laparoscopy can improve treatment decision-making for advanced GC and decrease unnecessary exploratory laparotomy.
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Shiozaki H, Elimova E, Slack RS, Chen HC, Staerkel GA, Sneige N, Shimodaira Y, Sagebiel T, Lee JH, Bhutani MS, Das P, Mansfield PF, Estrella JS, Badgwell BD, Ajani JA. Prognosis of gastric adenocarcinoma patients with various burdens of peritoneal metastases. J Surg Oncol 2015; 113:29-35. [PMID: 26603684 DOI: 10.1002/jso.24087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peritoneal metastases (PM) in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma (GAC) may be identified by diagnostic laparoscopy (DL) or imaging (I). Although prognosis is poor, some patients have excellent outcome. We compared the overall survival (OS) of patients in 3 groups: those with positive cytology (CY+) by DL (DL-CY+), those with gross PM (GPM) by DL (DL-GPM+) and with GPM obvious on I (I-GPM+). METHODS 146 GAC patients were identified. The Kaplan-Meier analysis, univariate, and multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression models were employed. RESULTS Patients were primarily men (67%), with good ECOG scores (0-1; 89%), had DL (84%), had poorly differentiated GAC (92%), and had received chemotherapy (89%). The median OS for all patients was 15 months (5% CI, 12.9-18.2 months). The DL-CY+ group had median OS of 22.5 months (95% CI, 15-29.3 months). Patients with I-GPM+ had four times the risk of death than those with DL-CY+ (P < 0.001) and patients with DL-GPM+ had two times the risk of death than those with DL-CY+ (P = 0.001). At 36 months, all DL-GPM+ and I-GPM+ had died but 8 patients with DL-CY+ remained alive. CONCLUSIONS Some GAC patients with DL-CY+ have long OS; therefore, novel strategies to further prolong their OS are needed.
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- Hironori Shiozaki
- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Strandby RB, Svendsen LB, Fallentin E, Egeland C, Achiam MP. The Multidisciplinary Team Conference's Decision on M-Staging in Patients with Gastric- and Gastroesophageal Cancer is not Accurate without Staging Laparoscopy. Scand J Surg 2015; 105:104-8. [PMID: 26261200 DOI: 10.1177/1457496915598760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2015] [Accepted: 06/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The implementation of the multidisciplinary team conference has been shown to improve treatment outcome for patients with gastric- and gastroesophageal cancer. Likewise, the staging laparoscopy has increased the detection of patients with disseminated disease, that is, patients who do not benefit from a surgical resection. The aim of this study was to compare the multidisciplinary team conference's decision in respect of M-staging with the findings of the following staging laparoscopy. METHODS Patients considered operable and resectable within the multidisciplinary team conference in the period 2010-2012 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient data were retrieved by searching for specific diagnosis and operation codes in the in-house system. The inclusion criteria were as follows: biopsy-verified cancer of the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction or stomach, and no suspicion of peritoneal carcinomatosis or liver metastases on multidisciplinary team conference before staging laparoscopy. Furthermore, an evaluation with staging laparoscopy was required. RESULTS In total, 222 patients met the inclusion criteria. Most cancers were located in the gastroesophageal junction, n = 171 (77.0%), and most common with adenocarcinoma histology, n = 196 (88.3%). The staging laparoscopy was M1-positive for peritoneal carcinomatosis in eight patients (16.7%) with gastric cancer versus nine patients (5.3%) with gastroesophageal junction cancer. Furthermore, liver metastases were evident in zero patients (0.0%) and four patients (2.3%) with gastric- and gastroesophageal junction cancer, respectively. The staging laparoscopy findings regarding peritoneal carcinomatosis were significantly different between gastric- and gastroesophageal junction cancers, p = 0.01. No significant differences were found regarding T-/N-stage or histological tumor characteristics between the positive- and negative-staging laparoscopy group. CONCLUSION The M-staging of the multidisciplinary team conference without staging laparoscopy lacks accuracy concerning peritoneal carcinomatosis. Staging laparoscopy remains an essential part of the preoperative detection of disseminated disease in patients with gastric- and gastroesophageal cancer.
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- R B Strandby
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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Laparoscopic narrow band imaging for detection of occult cancer metastases: a randomized feasibility trial. Surg Endosc 2015; 30:1656-61. [PMID: 26194251 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-015-4401-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/01/2015] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Selection of cancer treatment fundamentally relies on staging of the underlying malignancy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of laparoscopic narrow band imaging (NBI) for operative staging and detection of occult peritoneal cancer metastases. METHODS A randomized, controlled feasibility trial with crossover design evaluating adult patients with gastrointestinal or gynecologic malignancies who have a clinical indication for diagnostic laparoscopy was conducted. Twenty-three patients were randomized to white-light followed by NBI laparoscopy (n = 11) or NBI followed by white-light laparoscopy (n = 12) using the Olympus Evis Exera II system. Three patients were excluded from analysis. RESULTS In all 20 study patients, the abdominal cavity was sufficiently illuminated. An enhanced contrast of microvasculature and organ surface pattern was appreciated. Eight of the 20 patients (40%) were found to have metastases of the peritoneal surface. While NBI did not show any additional peritoneal lesions, 2 of the 63 suspicious-appearing nodules seen on white-light imaging were not visible on NBI (p = 0.50). The median diameter of all the nodules identified was 2 mm (range 1-50 mm) and was identical with each method. CONCLUSIONS The information from this feasibility study demonstrated that NBI provides adequate illumination of the abdominal cavity and a unique contrast that enhances microvasculature and architectural surface pattern. The results suggest that NBI laparoscopy is not superior in detecting peritoneal metastases compared to standard white-light laparoscopy, but might provide a technology that could be applied for other abdominal pathologies.
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Berry MF. Esophageal cancer: staging system and guidelines for staging and treatment. J Thorac Dis 2014; 6 Suppl 3:S289-97. [PMID: 24876933 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2014.03.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2014] [Accepted: 03/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Survival of esophageal cancer is improving but remains poor. Esophageal cancer stage is based on depth of tumor invasion, involvement of regional lymph nodes, and the presence or absence of metastatic disease. Appropriate work-up is critical to identify accurate pre-treatment staging so that both under-treatment and unnecessary treatment is avoided. Treatment strategy should follow guideline recommendations, and generally should be developed after multidisciplinary evaluation.
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- Mark F Berry
- Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Waddell T, Verheij M, Allum W, Cunningham D, Cervantes A, Arnold D. Gastric cancer: ESMO-ESSO-ESTRO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Ann Oncol 2014; 24 Suppl 6:vi57-63. [PMID: 24078663 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdt344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 215] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- T Waddell
- GI Clinical Trials Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, UK
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Gastric cancer: ESMO-ESSO-ESTRO clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Eur J Surg Oncol 2014; 40:584-591. [PMID: 24685156 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2013.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2013] [Accepted: 09/23/2013] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Hulshoff JB, Smit JK, van der Jagt EJ, Plukker JT. Evaluation of progression prior to surgery after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy with computed tomography in esophageal cancer patients. Am J Surg 2014; 208:73-9. [PMID: 24476969 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.08.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2013] [Revised: 08/25/2013] [Accepted: 08/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The risk of tumor progression during neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in esophageal cancer (EC) is around 8% to 17%. We assessed the efficacy of computed tomography (CT) to identify these patients before esophagectomy. METHODS Ninety-seven patients with locally advanced EC treated with Carboplatin/Paclitaxel and 41.4 Gy neoadjuvantly were restaged with CT. Two radiologists reviewed pre- and post-CRT CT images. The primary outcome was detection of clinically relevant progressive disease. Missed metastases were defined as metastatic disease found during surgery or within 3 months after post-CRT CT. RESULTS Progressive disease was detected in 9 patients (9%). Both radiologists detected 5 patients with distant metastases (liver, n = 4; lung metastasis, n = 1), but missed progressive disease in 4 cases. One radiologist falsely assessed 2 metastatic lesions, but after agreement progressive disease was detected with sensitivity and specificity of 56% and 100%, respectively. CONCLUSION CT is effective in detecting clinically relevant progressive disease in EC patients, after neoadjuvant treatment.
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- Jan B Hulshoff
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Gastric cancer†: ESMO–ESSO–ESTRO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Radiother Oncol 2014; 110:189-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2013.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2013] [Accepted: 09/21/2013] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Moyes LH, McCaffer CJ, Carter RC, Fullarton GM, Mackay CK, Forshaw MJ. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing as a predictor of complications in oesophagogastric cancer surgery. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2013. [PMID: 23484995 PMCID: PMC4098578 DOI: 10.1308/003588413x13511609954897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Introduction An anaerobic threshold (AT) of <11ml/min/kg can identify patients at high risk of cardiopulmonary complications after major surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the value of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in predicting cardiopulmonary complications in high risk patients undergoing oesophagogastric cancer resection. Methods Between March 2008 and October 2010, 108 patients (83 men, 25 women) with a median age of 66 years (range: 38–84 years) underwent CPET before potentially curative resections for oesophagogastric cancers. Measured CPET variables included AT and maximum oxygen uptake at peak exercise (VO2 peak). Outcome measures were length of high dependency unit stay, length of hospital stay, unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and postoperative morbidity and mortality. Results The mean AT and VO2 peak were 10.8ml/min/kg (standard deviation [SD]: 2.8ml/min/kg, range: 4.6–19.3ml/min/kg) and 15.2ml/min/kg (SD: 5.3ml/min/kg, range: 5.4–33.3ml/min/kg) respectively; 57 patients (55%) had an AT of <11ml/min/ kg and 26 (12%) had an AT of <9ml/min/kg. Postoperative complications occurred in 57 patients (29 cardiopulmonary [28%] and 28 non-cardiopulmonary [27%]). Four patients (4%) died in hospital and 21 (20%) required an unplanned ICU admission. Cardiopulmonary complications occurred in 42% of patients with an AT of <9ml/min/kg compared with 29% of patients with an AT of ≥9ml/min/kg but <11ml/min/kg and 20% of patients with an AT of ≥11ml/min/kg (p=0.04). There was a trend that those with an AT of <11ml/min/kg and a low VO2 peak had a higher rate of unplanned ICU admission. Conclusions This study has shown a correlation between AT and the development of cardiopulmonary complications although the discriminatory ability was low.
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Moyes LH, McCaffer CJ, Carter RC, Fullarton GM, Mackay CK, Forshaw MJ. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing as a predictor of complications in oesophagogastric cancer surgery. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2013; 95:125-30. [DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2013.95.2.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction An anaerobic threshold (AT) of <11ml/min/kg can identify patients at high risk of cardiopulmonary complications after major surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the value of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in predicting cardiopulmonary complications in high risk patients undergoing oesophagogastric cancer resection. Methods Between March 2008 and October 2010, 108 patients (83 men, 25 women) with a median age of 66 years (range: 38–84 years) underwent CPET before potentially curative resections for oesophagogastric cancers. Measured CPET variables included AT and maximum oxygen uptake at peak exercise (VO2 peak). Outcome measures were length of high dependency unit stay, length of hospital stay, unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and postoperative morbidity and mortality. Results The mean AT and VO2 peak were 10.8ml/min/kg (standard deviation [SD]: 2.8ml/min/kg, range: 4.6–19.3ml/min/kg) and 15.2ml/min/kg (SD: 5.3ml/min/kg, range: 5.4–33.3ml/min/kg) respectively; 57 patients (55%) had an AT of <11ml/min/ kg and 26 (12%) had an AT of <9ml/min/kg. Postoperative complications occurred in 57 patients (29 cardiopulmonary [28%] and 28 non-cardiopulmonary [27%]). Four patients (4%) died in hospital and 21 (20%) required an unplanned ICU admission. Cardiopulmonary complications occurred in 42% of patients with an AT of <9ml/min/kg compared with 29% of patients with an AT of ≥9ml/min/kg but <11ml/min/kg and 20% of patients with an AT of ≥11ml/min/kg (p=0.04). There was a trend that those with an AT of <11ml/min/kg and a low VO2 peak had a higher rate of unplanned ICU admission. Conclusions This study has shown a correlation between AT and the development of cardiopulmonary complications although the discriminatory ability was low.
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- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK
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Di Fiore F, Michel P. Bilan préthérapeutique des cancers de la jonction oesogastrique. ONCOLOGIE 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s10269-013-2266-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Tumors of the gastroesophageal junction have historically been treated as either gastric or esophageal cancer depending on institutional preferences. The Siewert classification system was designed to provide a more precise means of characterizing these tumors. In general, surgical treatment of Siewert 1 tumors is via esophagectomy. Siewert 2 and 3 tumors may be treated with either esophagectomy with proximal gastrectomy or extended total gastrectomy provided negative margins are obtained. All but the earliest stage tumors should be considered for neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.
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Hoekstra LT, Bieze M, Busch ORC, Gouma DJ, van Gulik TM. Staging laparoscopy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: is it useful? Surg Endosc 2012; 27:826-31. [PMID: 23052500 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-012-2519-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2012] [Accepted: 07/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Staging laparoscopy (SL) is not regularly performed for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It may change treatment strategy, preventing unnecessary open exploration. An additional advantage of SL is possible biopsy of the nontumorous liver to assess fibrosis/cirrhosis. This study aimed to determine whether SL for patients with HCC still is useful. METHODS Patients with HCC who underwent SL between January 1999 and December 2011 were analyzed. Their demographics, preoperative imaging studies, surgical findings, and histology were assessed. RESULTS The 56 patients (34 men and 22 women; mean age, 60 ± 14 years) in this study underwent SL for assessment of extensive disease or metastases. For two patients, SL was unsuccessful because of intraabdominal adhesions. For four patients (7.1 %), SL showed unresectability because of metastases (n = 1), tumor progression (n = 1), or severe cirrhosis in the contralateral lobe (n = 2). An additional five patients did not undergo laparotomy due to disease progression detected on imaging after SL. Exploratory laparotomy for the remaining 47 patients showed 6 (13 %) additional unresectable tumors due to advanced tumor (n = 5) or nodal metastases (n = 1). Consequently, the yield of SL was 7 % (95 % confidence interval (CI), 3-17 %), and the accuracy was 27 % (95 % CI, 11-52 %). A biopsy of the contralateral liver was performed for 45 patients who underwent SL, leading to changes in management for 4 patients (17 %) with cirrhosis. CONCLUSIONS The overall yield of SL for HCC was 7 %, and the accuracy was 27 %. When accurate imaging methods are available and additional percutaneous liver biopsy is implemented as a standard procedure in the preoperative workup of patients with HCC, the benefit of SL will become even less.
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- Lisette T Hoekstra
- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105, AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Burbidge S, Mahady K, Naik K. The role of CT and staging laparoscopy in the staging of gastric cancer. Clin Radiol 2012; 68:251-5. [PMID: 22985749 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2012.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2012] [Revised: 07/12/2012] [Accepted: 07/23/2012] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM To assess the relative roles of computed tomography (CT) and diagnostic laparoscopy in the staging process of patients with potentially curable gastric cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-two patients underwent laparoscopy and CT as part of staging; 36 patients underwent surgery without laparoscopy. Pathological findings at laparoscopy or surgery were compared with initial CT reports, and analysis of the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) was performed. RESULTS Of the patients who underwent laparoscopy and CT, six were staged as positive for peritoneal disease (PD), of which five (83%) were positive for PD at laparoscopy. Forty-six patients were reported at CT as negative for PD, of which 40 (87%) were negative at laparoscopy. Of 36 patients with no advanced disease at CT, who had surgery without diagnostic laparoscopy, nine (25%) were positive at surgery for PD. The overall sensitivity of CT for PD was therefore 25%, the specificity was 99%, the PPV was 86%, and the NPV was 83%. CONCLUSION CT is not sufficiently sensitive to detect or exclude PD in patients with gastric cancer, although is highly specific. Staging laparoscopy is an essential adjunct to imaging in all patients being considered for curative surgery for gastric cancer.
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Great George Street, Leeds, UK.
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Leake PA, Cardoso R, Seevaratnam R, Lourenco L, Helyer L, Mahar A, Law C, Coburn NG. A systematic review of the accuracy and indications for diagnostic laparoscopy prior to curative-intent resection of gastric cancer. Gastric Cancer 2012; 15 Suppl 1:S38-47. [PMID: 21667136 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-011-0047-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2011] [Accepted: 03/17/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite improved preoperative imaging techniques, patients with incurable or unresectable gastric cancer are still subjected to non-therapeutic laparotomy. Diagnostic laparoscopy (DL) has been advocated by some to be essential in decision-making in gastric cancer. We aimed to identify and synthesize findings on the value of DL for patients with gastric cancer, in this era of improved preoperative imaging. METHODS Electronic literature searches were conducted using Medline, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 2009. We calculated the change in management and avoidance of laparotomy based on the addition of DL and laparoscopic ultrasound (LUS). The accuracy, agreement (kappa), sensitivity, and specificity of DL in assessing tumor extent, nodal involvement, and the presence of metastases with respect to the gold standard (pathology) were also calculated. RESULTS Twenty-one articles were included. DL showed moderate to substantial agreement with final pathology for T stage, but only fair agreement for N stage. For M staging, DL had an overall accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity ranging from 85-98.9%, 64.3-94%, and 80-100%, respectively. The use of DL altered treatment in 8.5-59.6% of cases, avoiding laparotomy in 8.5-43.8% of cases. LUS provided additional benefit in 5.8-7.2% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Despite evolving preoperative imaging techniques, diagnostic laparoscopy continues to be of substantial value in staging patients with gastric cancer and in avoiding unnecessary laparotomy. The current data support DL for all patients with advanced gastric cancer.
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In patients with radiologically-staged resectable oesophago-gastric junctional tumours, is diagnostic laparoscopy useful as an additional staging procedure? Int J Surg 2012; 10:198-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2012.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2012] [Revised: 03/13/2012] [Accepted: 03/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Pedrazzani C, Marrelli D, Pacelli F, Di Cosmo M, Mura G, Bettarini F, Rosa F, de Manzoni G, Roviello F. Gastric linitis plastica: which role for surgical resection? Gastric Cancer 2012; 15:56-60. [PMID: 21717092 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-011-0063-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2010] [Accepted: 05/17/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of surgery for gastric linitis plastica (GLP) is questioned. This study aimed to analyze our experience in the surgical treatment of GLP with specific reference to the resectability rate, prognosis, and mode of recurrence. METHODS Results of surgery were analyzed in 102 patients with GLP. RESULTS Of the 102 patients, 92 underwent surgical exploration, with resection performed in 60 cases. R2 resection was carried out in 20 patients and R1 in 12 patients, while the resection was considered potentially curative (R0) in 28 (27.5%). Overall, the median (95% confidence interval [CI]) survival time was 5.7 (3.7-7.5) months, with none of the patients alive at the end date of the study. For R0 patients the median (95% CI) survival time was 15.8 (11-20.7) months. The great majority of recurrences were intra-abdominal (peritoneal and/or locoregional), with a systemic component of the relapse that was rarely observed (5 cases). CONCLUSIONS After primary surgery, GLP showed a poor prognosis without regard to the extent or type of resection. The failure of surgical treatment related mainly to the peritoneal spread of the disease. Specifically designed multimodality treatment protocols should be tested in this setting.
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- Corrado Pedrazzani
- Unit of Surgical Oncology, Department of Human Pathology and Oncology, Istituto Toscano Tumouri, University of Siena and ITT, Siena, Italy.
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Van Cutsem E, Dicato M, Geva R, Arber N, Bang Y, Benson A, Cervantes A, Diaz-Rubio E, Ducreux M, Glynne-Jones R, Grothey A, Haller D, Haustermans K, Kerr D, Nordlinger B, Marshall J, Minsky BD, Kang YK, Labianca R, Lordick F, Ohtsu A, Pavlidis N, Roth A, Rougier P, Schmoll HJ, Sobrero A, Tabernero J, Van de Velde C, Zalcberg J. The diagnosis and management of gastric cancer: expert discussion and recommendations from the 12th ESMO/World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, Barcelona, 2010. Ann Oncol 2011; 22 Suppl 5:v1-9. [PMID: 21633049 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdr284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Well-recognized experts in the field of gastric cancer discussed during the 12th European Society Medical Oncology (ESMO)/World Congress Gastrointestinal Cancer (WCGIC) in Barcelona many important and controversial topics on the diagnosis and management of patients with gastric cancer. This article summarizes the recommendations and expert opinion on gastric cancer. It discusses and reflects on the regional differences in the incidence and care of gastric cancer, the definition of gastro-esophageal junction and its implication for treatment strategies and presents the latest recommendations in the staging and treatment of primary and metastatic gastric cancer. Recognition is given to the need for larger and well-designed clinical trials to answer many open questions.
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- E Van Cutsem
- University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium.
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Aizawa M, Gotohda N, Takahashi S, Konishi M, Kinoshita T. Predictive Value of Baseline Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio for T4 Disease in Wall-Penetrating Gastric Cancer. World J Surg 2011; 35:2717-22. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-011-1269-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Gastric cancer surgery: an American perspective on the current options and standards. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2011; 12:72-84. [PMID: 21274666 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-010-0136-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Gastric cancer is prevalent globally, particularly in Asian countries such as Japan and Korea. While the prevalence of gastric cancer is not nearly as high in the United States (U.S.) as in Asia, the treatment armamentarium differs widely between regions. The role of surgery for gastric cancer in the U.S. has changed drastically over the last decade. While the natural history of gastric cancer seen in the U.S. markedly differs from that seen in Asia, the U.S. experience with endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques is beginning to parallel those seen in Japan and Korea. Minimally invasive surgery has truly come into the forefront of our surgical armamentarium, and its role, along with robotic and endoscopic approaches, remains to be defined as standard of care. At present, minimally invasive approaches appear to offer oncologically equivalent outcomes compared with standard open gastrectomy when performed by experienced surgeons. Extended lymphadenectomy does not appear to offer benefit with improved survival in our patient population, although sufficient lymph node sampling is imperative for adequate staging. Despite aggressive approaches to surgical resection for cure, the U.S. population tends to present with more advanced disease and have a worse prognosis than our Asian counterparts. Palliation with resection and possibly stent placement should be offered for improved quality of life in late-stage disease.
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