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Yang J, Fu Z, Sheng W, Huang Z, Peng J, Zhou P, Xiong J, Wu R, Liao W, Wu L, Li E. Minor hepatectomy combined with cholangioplasty and cholangiojejunostomy for Bismuth II hilar cholangiocarcinoma: A propensity score matching analysis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:108339. [PMID: 38640604 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108339] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND The optimal surgical approach for Bismuth II hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA) remains controversial. This study compared perioperative and oncological outcomes between minor and major hepatectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and seventeen patients with Bismuth II HCCA who underwent hepatectomy and cholangiojejunostomy between January 2018 and December 2022 were retrospectively investigated. Propensity score matching created a cohort of 62 patients who underwent minor (n = 31) or major (n = 31) hepatectomy. Perioperative outcomes, complications, quality of life, and survival outcomes were compared between the groups. Continuous data are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation, categorical variables are presented as n (%). RESULTS Minor hepatectomy had a significantly shorter operation time (245.42 ± 54.31 vs. 282.16 ± 66.65 min; P = 0.023), less intraoperative blood loss (194.19 ± 149.17 vs. 315.81 ± 256.80 mL; P = 0.022), a lower transfusion rate (4 vs. 11 patients; P = 0.038), more rapid bowel recovery (17.77 ± 10.00 vs. 24.94 ± 9.82 h; P = 0.005), and a lower incidence of liver failure (1 vs. 6 patients; P = 0.045). There were no significant between-group differences in wound infection, bile leak, bleeding, pulmonary infection, intra-abdominal fluid collection, and complication rates. Postoperative laboratory values, length of hospital stay, quality of life scores, 3-year overall survival (25.8 % vs. 22.6 %; P = 0.648), and 3-year disease-free survival (12.9 % vs. 16.1 %; P = 0.989) were comparable between the groups. CONCLUSION In this propensity score-matched analysis, overall survival and disease-free survival were comparable between minor and major hepatectomy in selected patients with Bismuth II HCCA. Minor hepatectomy was associated with a shorter operation time, less intraoperative blood loss, less need for transfusion, more rapid bowel recovery, and a lower incidence of liver failure. Besides, this findings need confirmation in a large-scale, multicenter, prospective randomized controlled trial with longer-term follow-up.
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- Jun Yang
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China; Department of Emergency Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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Huang YX, Xu C, Zhang CC, Liu GY, Liu XC, Fan HN, Pan B, Li YC. Vascular reconstruction provides short-term and long-term survival benefits for patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma: A retrospective, multicenter study. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2024:S1499-3872(24)00070-5. [PMID: 38824095 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2024.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND In patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA), radical resection can be achieved by resection and reconstruction of the vasculature. However, whether vascular reconstruction (VR) improves long-term and short-term prognosis has not been demonstrated comprehensively. METHODS This was a retrospective multicenter study of patients who received surgery for HCCA with or without VR. Variables associated with overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were identified based on Cox regression. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to explore the impact of VR. Restricted mean survival time (RMST) was used for comparisons of short-term survival between the groups. Patients' intraoperative and postoperative characteristics were compared. RESULTS Totally 447 patients were enrolled. We divided these patients into 3 groups: VR with radical resections (n = 84); non-VR radical resections (n = 309) and non-radical resection (we pooled VR-nonradical and non-VR nonradical together, n = 54). Cox regression revealed that carbohydrate antigen 242 (CA242), vascular invasion, lymph node metastasis and poor differentiation were independent risk factors for OS and RFS. There was no significant difference of RMST between the VR and non-VR radical groups within 12 months after surgery (10.18 vs. 10.76 mon, P = 0.179), although the 5-year OS (P < 0.001) and RFS (P < 0.001) were worse in the VR radical group. The incidences of most complications were not significantly different, but those of bile leakage (P < 0.001) and postoperative infection (P = 0.009) were higher in the VR radical group than in the non-VR radical group. Additionally, the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) up to 7 days after surgery tended to decrease in all groups. There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative liver failure between the VR and non-VR radical groups. CONCLUSIONS Radical resection can be achieved with VR to improve the survival rate without worsening short-term survival compared with resection with non-VR. After adequate assessment of the patient's general condition, VR can be considered in the resection.
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- Yi-Xian Huang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, China
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- Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital, Xining 810016, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
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Alaimo L, Endo Y, Catalano G, Ruzzenente A, Aldrighetti L, Weiss M, Bauer TW, Alexandrescu S, Poultsides GA, Maithel SK, Marques HP, Martel G, Pulitano C, Shen F, Cauchy F, Koerkamp BG, Endo I, Kitago M, Pawlik TM. Benchmarks in Liver Resection for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:3043-3052. [PMID: 38214817 PMCID: PMC10997542 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14880-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Benchmarking in surgery has been proposed as a means to compare results across institutions to establish best practices. We sought to define benchmark values for hepatectomy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) across an international population. METHODS Patients who underwent liver resection for ICC between 1990 and 2020 were identified from an international database, including 14 Eastern and Western institutions. Patients operated on at high-volume centers who had no preoperative jaundice, ASA class <3, body mass index <35 km/m2, without need for bile duct or vascular resection were chosen as the benchmark group. RESULTS Among 1193 patients who underwent curative-intent hepatectomy for ICC, 600 (50.3%) were included in the benchmark group. Among benchmark patients, median age was 58.0 years (interquartile range [IQR] 49.0-67.0), only 28 (4.7%) patients received neoadjuvant therapy, and most patients had a minor resection (n = 499, 83.2%). Benchmark values included ≥3 lymph nodes retrieved when lymphadenectomy was performed, blood loss ≤600 mL, perioperative blood transfusion rate ≤42.9%, and operative time ≤339 min. The postoperative benchmark values included TOO achievement ≥59.3%, positive resection margin ≤27.5%, 30-day readmission ≤3.6%, Clavien-Dindo III or more complications ≤14.3%, and 90-day mortality ≤4.8%, as well as hospital stay ≤14 days. CONCLUSIONS Benchmark cutoffs targeting short-term perioperative outcomes can help to facilitate comparisons across hospitals performing liver resection for ICC, assess inter-institutional variation, and identify the highest-performing centers to improve surgical and oncologic outcomes.
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- Laura Alaimo
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Curry Cabral Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliopancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation, AP-HP, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Andraus W, Tustumi F, Santana AC, Pinheiro RSN, Waisberg DR, Lopes LD, Arantes RM, Santos VR, de Martino RB, D'Albuquerque LAC. Liver transplantation as an alternative for the treatment of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: A critical review. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2024; 23:139-145. [PMID: 38310060 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2024.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (phCCC) is a dismal malignancy. There is no consensus regarding the best treatment for patients with unresectable phCCC. The present review aimed to gather the current pieces of evidence for liver transplantation and liver resection as a treatment for phCCC and to build better guidance for clinical practice. DATA SOURCES The search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and LILACS. The related references were searched manually. Inclusion criteria were: reports in English or Portuguese literature that a) patients with confirmed diagnosis of phCCC; b) patients treated with a curative intent; c) patients with the outcomes of liver resection and liver transplantation. Case reports, reviews, letters, editorials, conference abstracts and papers with full-text unavailability were excluded from the analysis. RESULTS Most of the current literature is based on observational retrospective studies with low grades of evidence. Liver resection has better long-term outcomes than systemic chemotherapy or palliation therapy and liver transplantation is a good alternative for selected patients with unresectable phCCC. All candidates for resection or transplantation should be medically fit and free of intrahepatic or extrahepatic diseases. As a general rule, patients presenting with a tumor having a longitudinal size > 3 cm or extending below the cystic duct, lymph node disease, confirmed extrahepatic dissemination; intraoperatively diagnosed metastatic disease; a history of other malignancies within the last five years, and did not complete chemoradiation regimen and were medically unfit should not be considered for transplantation. Some of these criteria should be individually assessed. Liver transplantation or resection should only be considered in highly experienced hepatobiliary centers, and any decision-making must be based on a multidisciplinary evaluation. CONCLUSIONS phCCC is a complex condition with high morbidity. Surgical therapies, including hepatectomy and liver transplantation, are the best option for better long-term disease-free survival.
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- Wellington Andraus
- Department of Gastroenterology, Transplantation Unit, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Transplantation Unit, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Transplantation Unit, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Transplantation Unit, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Transplantation Unit, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Transplantation Unit, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Transplantation Unit, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Lerut J. Liver transplantation and liver resection as alternative treatments for primary hepatobiliary and secondary liver tumors: Competitors or allies? Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2024; 23:111-116. [PMID: 38195351 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2023.12.001] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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- Jan Lerut
- Institute for Experimental and Clinical Research (IREC), Université catholique Louvain (UCL), Avenue Hippocrate 56, 1200 Woluwe Saint Pierre, Brussels, Belgium.
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Moga DFC, Gavrilă GA, Dan AA, Smarandache CG. Complete regression of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma after right portal vein ligation. Case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 117:109580. [PMID: 38547696 PMCID: PMC11010678 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Spontaneous tumor regression is an extremely rare phenomenon in the oncology field. PRESENTATION OF CASE We present the case of a 72-years-old male patient presenting with a bulky hepatic tumor mass located in segment V and extending into segments IVb and VI with MRI features of atypical cholangiocarcinoma with a liver metastasis in segment III. In first surgical step, excision of the metastasis, and ligation of the right portal vein was done. A new MRI examination performed 5 weeks later shows significant tumor regression, and 2 weeks later, during the second surgery, the tumor was not found. Under these conditions we performed a limited segment V liver resection, in the area indicated by the radiologist as the site of the tumor. No viable malignant cells existed in the tumor specimen, and a third MRI examination didn't identify any residual tumor. DISCUSSION From our literature study this is the only case of complete tumor regression of an intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma following portal vein ligation. We believe the portal vein ligation resulted in a marked regression/deficiency in the tumor blood supply. CONCLUSION Serial MRI examinations demonstrated the regression of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma after portal vein ligation. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma should be included in the tumors that could extremely rarely spontaneously regress.
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- Doru-Florian-Cornel Moga
- Clinical Department of Surgery, Military Clinical Emergency Hospital Sibiu and Lucian Blaga University Sibiu, Romania.
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- Medical Analysis Laboratory, Military Clinical Emergency Hospital Sibiu and Lucian Blaga University Sibiu, Romania
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- Department of Radiology, Military Clinical Emergency Hospital Sibiu, Romania
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Cai C, Tao L, Li D, Wang L, Xiao E, Luo G, Yan Z, Wang Y, Li D. The prognostic value of age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index in laparoscopic resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Scand J Gastroenterol 2024; 59:333-343. [PMID: 38018772 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2023.2286193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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The prognostic role of the Age-Adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (ACCI) in hilar cholangiocarcinoma patients undergoing laparoscopic resection is unclear. To evaluate ACCI's effect on overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS), we gathered data from 136 patients who underwent laparoscopic resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma at Zhengzhou University People's Hospital between 1 June 2018 and 1 June 2022. ACCI scores were categorized into high ACCI (ACCI > 4.0) and low ACCI (ACCI ≤ 4.0) groups. We examined ACCI's association with OS and RFS using Cox regression analyses and developed an ACCI-based nomogram for survival prediction. Our analysis revealed that higher ACCI scores (ACCI > 4.0) (HR = 2.14, 95%CI: 1.37-3.34) were identified as an independent risk factor significantly affecting both OS and RFS in postoperative patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma (p < 0.05). TNM stage III-IV (HR = 7.42, 95%CI: 3.11-17.68), not undergoing R0 resection (HR = 1.58, 95%CI: 1.01-2.46), hemorrhage quantity > 350 mL (HR = 1.92, 95%CI: 1.24-2.97), and not receiving chemotherapy (HR = 1.89, 95%CI: 1.21-2.95) were also independent risk factors for OS. The ACCI-based nomogram accurately predicted the 1-, 2-, and 3-year OS rates, with Area Under the Curve (AUC) values of 0.818, 0.844, and 0.924, respectively. Calibration curves confirmed the nomogram's accuracy, and decision curve analysis highlighted its superior predictive performance. These findings suggest that a higher ACCI is associated with a worse prognosis in patients undergoing laparoscopic resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma. The ACCI-based nomogram could aid clinicians in making accurate predictions about patient survival and facilitate individualized treatment planning.
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- Chiyu Cai
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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Capuozzo M, Santorsola M, Ferrara F, Cinque C, Farace S, Patrone R, Granata V, Zovi A, Nasti G, Ottaiano A. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma biomarkers: Towards early detection and personalized pharmacological treatments. Mol Cell Probes 2024; 73:101951. [PMID: 38244704 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2024.101951] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a rare malignancy originating from the biliary tree and is anatomically categorized as intrahepatic (iCCA), perihilar, and extrahepatic or distal. iCCA, the second most prevalent hepatobiliary cancer following hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), constitutes 5-20 % of all liver malignancies, with an increasing incidence. The challenging nature of iCCA, combined with nonspecific symptoms, often leads to late diagnoses, resulting in unfavorable outcomes. The advanced phase of this neoplasm is difficult to treat with dismal results. Early diagnosis could significantly reduce mortality attributed to iCCA but remains an elusive goal. The identification of biomarkers specific to iCCA and their translation into clinical practice could facilitate diagnosis, monitor therapy response, and potentially reveal novel interventions and personalized medicine. In this review, we present the current landscape of biomarkers in each of these contexts. In addition to CA19.9, a widely recognized biomarker for iCCA, others such as A1BG, CYFRA 21-1, FAM19A5, MMP-7, RBAK, SSP411, TuM2-PK, WFA, etc., as well as circulating tumor DNA, RNA, cells, and exosomes, are under investigation. Advancing our knowledge and monitoring of biomarkers may enable us to improve diagnosis, prognostication, and apply treatments dynamically and in a more personalized manner.
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- Istituto Nazionale Tumori di Napoli, IRCCS "G. Pascale", Via Mariano Semmola, 80131, Napoli, Italy
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- Pharmaceutical Department, ASL-Naples-3, 80056, Ercolano, Italy
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- Pharmaceutical Department, ASL-Naples-3, 80056, Ercolano, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale Tumori di Napoli, IRCCS "G. Pascale", Via Mariano Semmola, 80131, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale Tumori di Napoli, IRCCS "G. Pascale", Via Mariano Semmola, 80131, Napoli, Italy
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- Hospital Pharmacist, Ministry of Health, 00144, Roma, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale Tumori di Napoli, IRCCS "G. Pascale", Via Mariano Semmola, 80131, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale Tumori di Napoli, IRCCS "G. Pascale", Via Mariano Semmola, 80131, Napoli, Italy.
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Sucandy I, Marques HP, Lippert T, Magistri P, Coelho JS, Ross SB, Chumbinho B, Di Sandro S, DiBenedetto F. Clinical Outcomes of Robotic Resection for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: A First, Multicenter, Trans-Atlantic, Expert-Center, Collaborative Study. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:81-89. [PMID: 37718337 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14307-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is a difficult cancer to treat with frequent vascular invasion, local recurrence, and poor survival. Due to the need for biliary anastomosis and potential vascular resection, the standard approach is an open operation. Suboptimal outcomes after laparoscopic resection had been sporadically reported by high-volume centers. In this first, Trans-Atlantic, multicenter study, we report our outcomes of robotic resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. This is the largest study of its kind in the Western hemisphere. METHODS Between 2016 and 2023, we prospectively followed patients undergoing robotic resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma at three, high-volume, robotic, liver-surgery centers. RESULTS Thirty-eight patients underwent perihilar cholangiocarcinoma utilizing the robotic technique; Klatskin type-3 was the most common. The median age was 72 years, and 82% of the patients underwent preoperative biliary drainage. Median operative time was 481 minutes with a median estimated blood loss of 200 mL. The number of harvested lymph nodes was seven, and 11 (28%) patients yielded positive lymph nodes. Three patients required vascular reconstruction; 18% of patients had >1 biliary anastomosis. R0 resection margins were achieved in 82% of patients. Clavien-Dindo Grade ≥3 complications were seen in 16% of patients. The length of stay was 6 days. Five patients had an unplanned readmission within 30 days. One patient died within 30 days. With a median follow-up of 15 months, 68% of patients are alive without disease, 13% recurred, and 19% died. CONCLUSIONS Application of the robotic platform for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is safe and feasible with acceptable short-term clinical and oncological outcomes.
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Transplantation Center, Lisbon Central Hospitals and University Center/NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Modena "Policlinico", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Transplantation Center, Lisbon Central Hospitals and University Center/NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Transplantation Center, Lisbon Central Hospitals and University Center/NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Modena "Policlinico", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Modena "Policlinico", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Xu Z, Tao W, Qian J, Zhao H, Peng Y, Sun T, Gao G, Ling C, Li P, Chen J, Ling Y. Dual Tumor-Selective β-Carboline-Based Fluorescent Probe for High-Contrast/Rapid Diagnosis of Clinical Tumor Tissues. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:152-163. [PMID: 38113058 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00689] [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: 12/21/2023]
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Given that precise/rapid intraoperative tumor margin identification is still challenging, novel fluorescent probes HY and HYM, based on acidic tumor microenvironment (TME) activation and organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATPs)-mediated selective uptake, were constructed and synthesized. Both of them possessed acidic pH-activatable and reversible fluorescence as well as large Stokes shift. Compared with HY, HYM had a higher (over 9-fold) enhancement in fluorescence with pH ranging from 7.6 to 4.0, and the fluorescence quantum yield of HYM (ΦF = 0.49) at pH = 4.0 was 8-fold stronger than that (ΦF = 0.06) at pH = 7.4. Mechanism research demonstrated that acidic TME-induced protonation of the pyridine N atom on β-carbolines accounted for the pH-sensitive fluorescence by influencing the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) effect. Furthermore, HYM selectively lit up cancer cells and tumor tissues not only by "off-on" fluorescence but also by OATPs (overexpressed on cancer cells)-mediated cancer cellular internalization, offering dual tumor selectivity for precise visualization of tumor mass and intraoperative guidance upon in situ spraying. Most importantly, HYM enabled rapid and high-contrast (tumor-to-normal tissue ratios > 6) human tumor margin identification in clinical tumor tissues by simple spraying within 6 min, being promising for aiding in clinical surgical resection.
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- Zhongyuan Xu
- School of Pharmacy and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Nantong Key Laboratory of Small Molecular Drug Innovation, Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nantong Third People's Hospital and the Third Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Nantong Key Laboratory of Small Molecular Drug Innovation, Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Nantong Key Laboratory of Small Molecular Drug Innovation, Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Nantong Key Laboratory of Small Molecular Drug Innovation, Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Nantong Key Laboratory of Small Molecular Drug Innovation, Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Nantong Key Laboratory of Small Molecular Drug Innovation, Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Nantong Key Laboratory of Small Molecular Drug Innovation, Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nantong Third People's Hospital and the Third Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy and Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Nantong Key Laboratory of Small Molecular Drug Innovation, Nantong University, 226001 Nantong, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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Wang G, Mantas A, Heij LR, Al‐Masri TM, Liu D, Heise D, Schmitz SM, Olde Damink SWM, Luedde T, Lang SA, Ulmer TF, Neumann UP, Bednarsch J. Body composition is associated with postoperative complications in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e6878. [PMID: 38164056 PMCID: PMC10807576 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA) is a malignant tumor of the hepatobiliary system which is still associated with a challenging prognosis. Postoperative complications play a crucial role in determining the overall prognosis of patients with pCCA. Changes in body composition (BC) have been shown to impact the prognosis of various types of tumors. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the correlation between BC, postoperative complications and oncological outcome in patients with pCCA. METHODS All patients with pCCA who underwent curative-intent surgery for pCCA between 2010 and 2022 were included in this analysis. BC was assessed using preoperative computed tomography and analyzed with the assistance of a 3D Slicer software. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between BC and clinical characteristics including various measurements of postoperative complications and Cox regressions and Kaplan-Meier analysis to evaluate oncological risk factors in the study cohort. RESULTS BC was frequently altered in patients undergoing curative-intent liver resection for pCCA (n = 204) with 52.5% of the patients showing obesity, 55.9% sarcopenia, 21.6% sarcopenic obesity, 48.5% myosteatosis, and 69.1% visceral obesity. In multivariate analysis, severe postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo ≥3b) were associated with body mass index (BMI) (Odds ratio (OR) = 2.001, p = 0.024), sarcopenia (OR = 2.145, p = 0.034), and myosteatosis (OR = 2.097, p = 0.017) as independent predictors. Furthermore, sarcopenia was associated with reduced overall survival (OS) in pCCA patients (sarcopenia vs. no-sarcopenia, 21 months vs. 32 months, p = 0.048 log rank). CONCLUSIONS BC is highly associated with severe postoperative complications in patients with pCCA and shows tendency to be associated impaired overall survival. Preoperative assessment of BC and interventions to improve BC might therefore be key to improve outcome in pCCA patients undergoing surgical therapy.
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- Guanwu Wang
- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
- University of Applied Science AachenAachenGermany
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital EssenEssenGermany
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
- University of Applied Science AachenAachenGermany
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital EssenEssenGermany
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital EssenEssenGermany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious DiseasesHeinrich Heine University DuesseldorfDuesseldorfGermany
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital EssenEssenGermany
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital EssenEssenGermany
- Department of SurgeryMaastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC)MaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital RWTH AachenAachenGermany
- Department of Surgery and TransplantationUniversity Hospital EssenEssenGermany
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Wang J, Xia Y, Cao Y, Zeng X, Luo H, Cai X, Shi M, Luo H, Wang D. Safety and feasibility of laparoscopic radical resection for bismuth types III and IV hilar cholangiocarcinoma: a single-center experience from China. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1280513. [PMID: 38188306 PMCID: PMC10766688 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1280513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Background Surgery represents the only cure for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HC). However, laparoscopic radical resection remains technically challenging owing to the complex anatomy and reconstruction required during surgery. Therefore, reports on laparoscopic surgery (LS) for HC, especially for types III and IV, are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic radical surgery for Bismuth types III and IV HC. Methods The data of 16 patients who underwent LS and 9 who underwent open surgery (OS) for Bismuth types III and IV HC at Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, between December 2017 and January 2022 were analyzed. Basic patient information, Bismuth-Corlette type, AJCC staging, postoperative complications, pathological findings, and follow-up results were evaluated. Results Sixteen patients underwent LS and 9 underwent OS for HC. According to the preoperative imaging data, there were four cases of Bismuth type IIIa, eight of type IIIb, and four of type IV in the LS group and two of type IIIa, four of type IIIb, and three of type IV in the OS group (P>0.05). There were no significant differences in age, sex, ASA score, comorbidity, preoperative percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage rate, history of abdominal surgery, or preoperative laboratory tests between the two groups (P>0.05). Although the mean operative time and mean intraoperative blood loss were higher in the LS group than in OS group, the differences were not statistically significant (P=0.121 and P=0.115, respectively). Four patients (25%) in the LS group and two (22.2%) in the OS group experienced postoperative complications (P>0.05). No significant differences were observed in other surgical outcomes and pathologic findings between the two groups. Regarding the tumor recurrence rate, there was no difference between the groups (P>0.05) during the follow-up period (23.9 ± 13.3 months vs. 17.8 ± 12.3 months, P=0.240). Conclusion Laparoscopic radical resection of Bismuth types III and IV HC remains challenging, and extremely delicate surgical skills are required when performing extended hemihepatectomy followed by complex bilioenteric reconstructions. However, this procedure is generally safe and feasible for hepatobiliary surgeons with extensive laparoscopy experience.
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- Jianjun Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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Yin R, Xu S, Zhu J, Zhu H, He C. Risk Factors for Negative Emotions in Patients Undergoing Radical Resection of Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma and Their Influence on Prognosis. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:5841-5853. [PMID: 38106978 PMCID: PMC10723596 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s440469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Background Hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA) is a common malignant tumor of the biliary system. Factors such as limited physical function, intractability, and high mortality caused by the tumor lead to negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression in patients. In this study, we investigated the risk factors for negative emotions in patients undergoing radical resection of HCCA during the perioperative period and its effect on prognosis to provide strategies for alleviating the negative emotional disorders of patients and improving prognosis. Methods From September 2016 to August 2021, we retrospectively examined 205 patients with HCCA who underwent radical resection in our hospital. The incidence of negative emotions and the clinical parameters of patients were compared using Chi-square tests and t-tests. The independent risk factors for unfavorable feelings in patients during the perioperative period were determined using binary logistic regression. The key variables influencing the postoperative survival status of HCCA patients were identified using the log-rank univariate analysis and Cox proportional risk regression analysis. Results The results of the binary logistic regression analysis showed that perioperative negative emotions were independently influenced by family monthly income (OR = 0.069), medical insurance (OR = 0.089), family care (OR = 0.013), sleep quality (OR = 0.071), TNF-α (OR = 5.851), and bile leakage (OR = 29.412) (P < 0.05). The age of the patient (OR = 2.003), preoperative CA19-9 (OR = 2.038), lymph node metastases (OR = 2.327), and negative mood (OR = 3.054) were independent risk variables that affected the survival status of patients, as determined by the results of Cox regression analysis (P < 0.05). Conclusion In this study, we found that anxiety and depression in patients undergoing radical operation of HCCA are related to family monthly income, medical insurance, sleep quality, family care, TNF-α, and bile leakage; also, negative emotions have adverse effects on prognosis.
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- Rong Yin
- Department of Hepatobiliary Center Ward II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Center Ward II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Center Ward II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Center Ward II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Center Ward II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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Ielpo B, Alborino S, Melloul E, Salvatori F, Lai Q, Rossi M, Demartines N, Di Saverio S. Interventional treatment options for management of delayed arterial hemorrhage after major hepato-pancreatic-biliary surgery. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2023; 22:648-649. [PMID: 36882358 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2023.02.007] [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: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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- Benedetto Ielpo
- Unidad de Cirugía Hepatobiliopancreática, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Macerata Hospital, Macerata, AV4, ASUR Marche, Italy
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- HBP and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Visceral Surgery Dept, CHUV, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Macerata Hospital, Macerata, AV4, ASUR Marche, Italy
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- HBP and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Policlinico Umberto I, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- HBP and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Policlinico Umberto I, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- HBP and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Visceral Surgery Dept, CHUV, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- General Surgery Unit, San Benedetto del Tronto Hospital, San Benedetto del Tronto, AV5, ASUR Marche, Italy.
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Yu M, Lu L, Wu R. Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma resection: Is it beneficial for survival in elderly patients? GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2023:S0210-5705(23)00441-7. [PMID: 37806347 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2023.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION As the population ages, surgeons are growing frequently faced with hard choices among a vast array of treatment options for the elderly. This study was to investigate safety and efficacy of resection in elderly patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHCC). PATIENTS AND METHODS Literature reading and meta-analysis unveiled that elderly PHCC patients held a higher risk of death within 90 days after hepatectomy relative to younger patients, but their 5-year overall survival and disease-free survival were comparable. Among PHCC patients who underwent hepatectomy, the proportion of elderly patients with tumor classification Bismuth I-II and tumor stage pStage 1-3 was significantly higher than that of younger patients. RESULTS Curative resection R0 was more common in elderly patients than younger patients, but the difference was not statistically significant. Because of more comorbidities and less physiological reserve of elderly patients, they seemed to suffer more postoperative complications. CONCLUSION Considering improved life expectancy, it is crucial to treat elderly PHCC patients appropriately and attempts should be made to radical surgery based on comorbidities and functional status.
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- Min Yu
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China.
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- Digestive Department, Jinhua Wenrong Hospital, Jinhua, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China
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Möhring C, Khan O, Zhou T, Sadeghlar F, Mahn R, Kaczmarek DJ, Dold L, Toma M, Marinova M, Glowka TR, Matthaei H, Manekeller S, Kalff JC, Strassburg CP, Weismüller TJ, Gonzalez-Carmona MA. Comparison between regular additional endobiliary radiofrequency ablation and photodynamic therapy in patients with advanced extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma under systemic chemotherapy. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1227036. [PMID: 37711210 PMCID: PMC10497756 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1227036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Background and aims Extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (eCCA) remains a malignancy with a dismal prognosis. The first-line standard of care includes systemic chemotherapy (SC) and biliary drainage through stenting. Endobiliary ablative techniques, such as photodynamic therapy (ePDT) and radio-frequency ablation (eRFA), have demonstrated feasibility and favorable survival data. This study aimed to compare the oncologic outcome in patients treated with SC and concomitant eRFA or ePDT. Method All patients with eCCA were evaluated for study inclusion. Sixty-three patients receiving a combination of SC and at least one endobiliary treatment were retrospectively compared. Results Patients were stratified into three groups: SC + ePDT (n = 22), SC + eRFA (n = 28), and SC + ePDT + eRFA (n = 13). The median overall survival (OS) of the whole cohort was 14.2 months with no statistically significant difference between the three therapy groups but a trend to better survival for the group receiving ePDT as well as eRFA, during SC (ePDT + SC, 12.7 months; eRFA + SC, 13.8 months; ePDT + eRFA + SC, 20.2 months; p = 0.112). The multivariate Cox regression and subgroup analysis highlighted the beneficial effect of eRFA on OS. Overall, combined therapy was well tolerated. Only cholangitis occurred more often in the SC + eRFA group. Conclusion Additional endobiliary ablative therapies in combination with SC were feasible. Both modalities, eRFA and ePDT, showed a similar benefit in terms of survival. Interestingly, patients receiving both regimes showed the best OS indicating a possible synergism between both ablative therapeutic techniques.
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- Christian Möhring
- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Vivantes Humboldt Hospital, Berlin, Germany
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Liu W, Xiong F, Wu G, Wang Q, Wang B, Chen Y. Biliary-enteric reconstruction in laparoscopic radical resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma: a single-center retrospective cohort study. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:456. [PMID: 37202725 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-10942-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility and quality of biliary-enteric reconstruction (BER) in laparoscopic radical resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma (LsRRH) versus open surgery and propose technical recommendations. METHODS Data of 38 LsRRH and 54 radical laparotomy resections of hilar cholangiocarcinoma (LtRRH) cases were collected from our institution. BER was evaluated via biliary residuals numbers, number of anastomoses, anastomosis manner, suture method, time consumption, and postoperative complication. RESULTS In the LsRRH group, patients were relatively younger; Bismuth type I had a higher proportion while type IIIa and IV were less and required no revascularization. In LsRRH and LtRRH groups, respectively, the biliary residuals number was 2.54 ± 1.62 and 2.47 ± 1.46 (p > 0.05); the number of anastomoses was 2.04 ± 1.27 and 2.57 ± 1.33 (p > 0.05); the time of BER was 65.67 ± 21.53 and 42.5 ± 19.77 min (p < 0.05), 15.08 ± 3.64% and 11.76 ± 2.54% of the total operation time (p < 0.05); postoperative bile leakage incidence was 15.79% and 16.67% (p > 0.05); 14 ± 10.28 and 17 ± 9.73 days for healing (p < 0.05); anastomosis stenosis rate was 2.63% and 1.85% (p > 0.05). Neither group had a biliary hemorrhage or bile leakage-related death. CONCLUSION The selection bias in LsRRH mainly affects tumor resection than BER. Our cohort study indicates that BER in LsRRH is technically feasible and equals anastomotic quality to open surgery. However, its longer and a more significant proportion of total operation time represent that BER has higher technical requirements and is one of the critical rate-limiting steps affecting the minimal invasiveness of LsRRH.
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- Wenzheng Liu
- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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Zhang C, Song M, Sun Z, Fang Y, Liu Y, Xu K, Han X, Jiao D. Biliary drainage combined with simultaneous 125I seed strand brachytherapy for the treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:418. [PMID: 37161422 PMCID: PMC10169480 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-10868-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous biliary drainage (PBD) combined with 125I seed strand brachytherapy (ISSB) for the treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA). METHODS The clinical data of 64 patients with HCCA (median age 62.5, male 29, female 35) treated in our department from April 2017 to April 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Thirty-four patients in the experimental group (EG) were treated with PBD combined with ISSB, while 30 patients in the control group (CG) were treated with PBD alone. The primary study endpoints were technical success, clinical success and the 2-month local tumor control (LTC) rate. Secondary endpoints were early/late complications, median progression-free survival (mPFS) and overall survival (mOS). RESULTS The technical and clinical success in the EG and CG showed no significant differences (100 vs. 100%, 94.1 vs. 93.3%, P > 0.05). Both early and late complications showed no significant differences between the two groups (P > 0.05). The 2-month LTC rates were significantly better in the EG versus the CG (94.1% vs. 26.7%, 157.7 ± 115.3 vs. 478.1 ± 235.3 U/ml), respectively (P < 0.05). The mPFS and mOS were 4.3 (95% CI 3.9-4.7) months and 2.8 (95% CI 2.5-3.1) months and 13.5 (95% CI 10.7-16.3) months and 8.8 (95% CI 7.8-9.8) months, respectively, with significant differences (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION PBD combined with ISSB is a safe and effective treatment for HCCA that can inhibit local tumors and prolong PFS and OS.
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- Chengzhi Zhang
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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Yang Z, Jiang X. Efficacy and safety comparison of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery and upfront surgery for treating intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Gastroenterol 2023; 23:122. [PMID: 37046191 PMCID: PMC10099833 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-023-02754-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Currently, surgical resection is the most commonly performed and effective treatment for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) worldwide. However, the prognosis of ICC is unsatisfactory. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery and upfront surgery in treating intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). The study also intends to explore whether chemotherapy should be introduced before surgery and which populations should be considered for neoadjuvant chemotherapy. METHOD Four databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, were searched from their inception dates to January 2022 for relevant articles. The statistical analysis was performed using the Review Manager Software (version5.3). The non-randomized interventions (ROBINS-I) was used to assess the methodological quality of included studies and the overall quality of evidence was assessed through the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. Moreover, the primary outcomes included 1-year, 3-year and 5-year overall survival (OS), while the secondary outcomes were R0 resection, 1-year, 3-year and 5-year recurrence-free survival (RFS), postoperative complications and ninety-day postoperative mortality. RESULTS Five studies involving 2412 patients were included in this meta-analysis. There was no significant difference in 1-year OS, 3-year OS, 1-year, 3-year and 5-year RFS, postoperative complications and ninety-day postoperative mortality between the two groups. However, the meta-analysis showed that the neoadjuvant chemotherapy group had a better 5-year OS benefit in ICC patients than the upfront surgery group (OR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.02-1.58), while the R0 resection rate was lower in neoadjuvant chemotherapy group than that in the upfront surgery group (OR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.26-0.91). CONCLUSION Compared with the upfront surgery, neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery could prolong the 5-year OS without increasing the risk of postoperative complications in ICC patients. Considering that the patients in the neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery group had more advanced ICC cases, the benefits of neoadjuvant chemotherapy may be more significant in patients with more advanced ICC.
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- Zijiao Yang
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610000, China
- Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610000, China
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- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610000, China.
- Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610000, China.
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Wang WQ, Xu GY, Li J, Liang BY, Li J, Lin ML, Chen XP, Zhang EL, Huang ZY. HBcAb positivity increases the risk of postoperative complications after extended hemihepatectomy for hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Cancer Med 2023; 12:9627-9636. [PMID: 36847156 PMCID: PMC10166974 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) positivity is considered a prior hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. However, little is known about the effect of HBcAb positivity on surgical safety for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (hCCA). The present study aims to investigate the role of HBcAb positivity on postoperative complications of hCCA. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on the status of HBcAb positivity, liver fibrosis, perioperative surgical complications, and long-term outcomes of hCCA patients with Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negativity who underwent surgical treatment in Tongji Hospital from April 2012 to September 2019. RESULTS HBcAb positivity with negative HBsAg occurs in 137 hCCA patients (63.1%). A total of 99 hCCA patients with negative HBsAg underwent extended hemihepatectomy, of whom 69 (69.7%) and 30 (30.3%) were HBcAb-positive and HBcAb-negative, respectively. Significant fibrosis was detected in 63.8% of the patients with HBcAb-positive, which was markedly higher than those with HBcAb-negative (36.7%) (p = 0.016). The postoperative complications and 90-day mortality rates were 37.4% (37/99) and 8.1% (8/99), respectively. The incidence of postoperative complications in HBcAb-positive patients (44.9%) was significantly higher than that in HBcAb-negative patients (20.0%) (p = 0.018). All the patients who died within 30-day after surgery were HBcAb-positive. Multivariate analysis showed that the independent risk factors for complications were HBcAb positivity, preoperative cholangitis, portal occlusion >15 min, and significant fibrosis. There were no significant differences in recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) between HBcAb-positive and HBcAb-negative patients (p = 0.642 and p = 0.400, respectively). CONCLUSIONS HBcAb positivity is a common phenomenon in hCCA patients from China, a country with highly prevalent HBcAb positivity. The status of HBcAb-positive markedly increases the incidence of postoperative complications after extended hemihepatectomy for hCCA patients.
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- Wen-Qiang Wang
- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Sun Z, Sun X, Guo J, Li X, Wang Q, Su N, Chen M, Cao G, Yu Y, Wang M, Li H, Zhong H, Zou H, Ma K, Shen F, Zhang B, Sun X, Feng Y. Prognostic influence for hilar cholangiocarcinoma and comparisons of prognostic values of Mayo staging and TNM staging systems. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e32250. [PMID: 36626512 PMCID: PMC9750704 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The study was designed to discuss the effect of stratification factors in the Mayo staging on the prognosis of hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA) patients, and to evaluate the predictive value of the Mayo staging on the prognosis. The Kaplan-Meier survival curve and Log-rank test were used to perform univariate analysis on each index and obtain statistically significant influencing factors. The Kaplan-Meier survival curve and Log-rank test were used to analyze the correlation between the two staging systems and the survival period. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used for each single staging system trend analysis, and comparison of their curve area to determine prognosis prediction ability for patients with HCCA. According to Kaplan-Meier survival curve changes and Log-rank test results, it was found that both staging systems were correlated with the survival time of the patients (P < .001). Through a pairwise comparison within the stages, it was found that the heterogeneity between the stages within the Mayo staging is very good, which was better than the TNM staging. A single trend analysis of the prognostic assessment capabilities of the two systems found that the area under the ROC curve of Mayo staging system (AUC = 0.587) was the largest and better than the TNM staging system (AUC = 0.501). Mayo staging can be used for preoperative patient prognosis assessment which can provide better stratification ability based on a single-center small sample study, and the predictive value is better than TNM staging.
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- Zhaowei Sun
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- * Correspondence: Yujie Feng, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Jiangsu 16, Qingdao 26000, China (e-mail: )
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical Imaging Department, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, HuiKang Hospital of Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Vijay A, Jeon H. Liver transplantation for patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2022; 21:590-593. [PMID: 35613995 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Adarsh Vijay
- Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Abdominal Transplant Surgery; Tulane Abdominal Transplant Institute, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112-2632, USA.
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- Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Abdominal Transplant Surgery; Tulane Abdominal Transplant Institute, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112-2632, USA
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Wang X, Liu ZP, Dai HS, Wang JJ, Chen ZY. Comment On: Liver Transplantation as a New Standard of Care in Patients with Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma? Results from an International Benchmark Study. ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN 2022; 3:e216. [PMID: 37600294 PMCID: PMC10406068 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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- Xiang Wang
- From the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Amy Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- From the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Amy Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- From the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Amy Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- From the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Amy Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- From the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Amy Medical University), Chongqing, China
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Liao CY, Wang DF, Jiang BH, Huang L, Lin TS, Qiu FN, Zhou SQ, Wang YD, Zheng XC, Tian YF, Chen S. Optimization of a laparoscopic procedure for advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma based on the concept of "waiting time": a preliminary report. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:1222. [PMID: 36443693 PMCID: PMC9703772 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-10323-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Clinicians increasingly perform laparoscopic surgery for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). However, this surgery can be difficult in patients with advanced-stage ICC because of the complicated procedures and difficulty in achieving high-quality results. We compared the effects of a three-step optimized procedure with a traditional procedure for patients with advanced-stage ICC. METHODS Forty-two patients with advanced-stage ICC who received optimized laparoscopic hemihepatectomy with lymph node dissection (LND, optimized group) and 84 propensity score-matched patients who received traditional laparoscopic hemihepatectomy plus LND (traditional group) were analyzed. Surgical quality, disease-free survival (DFS), and overall survival (OS) were compared. RESULTS The optimized group had a lower surgical bleeding score (P = 0.038) and a higher surgeon satisfaction score (P = 0.001). Blood loss during hepatectomy was less in the optimized group (190 vs. 295 mL, P < 0.001). The optimized group had more harvested LNs (12.0 vs. 8.0, P < 0.001) and more positive LNs (8.0 vs. 5.0, P < 0.001), and a similar rate of adequate LND (88.1% vs. 77.4%, P = 0.149). The optimized group had longer median DFS (9.0 vs. 7.0 months, P = 0.018) and median OS (15.0 vs. 13.0 months, P = 0.046). In addition, the optimized group also had a shorter total operation time (P = 0.001), shorter liver resection time (P = 0.001), shorter LND time (P < 0.001), shorter hospital stay (P < 0.001), and lower incidence of total morbidities (14.3% vs. 36.9%, P = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS Our optimization of a three-step laparoscopic procedure for advanced ICC was feasible, improved the quality of liver resection and LND, prolonged survival, and led to better intraoperative and postoperative outcomes.
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- Cheng-Yu Liao
- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China ,Fujian Emergency Medical Center, Fujian Emergency Medical Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Medicine, Fujian Provincial Coconstructed Laboratory of “Belt and Road”, Fuzhou, China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China ,grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 China
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Sahakyan MA, Aghayan DL, Edwin B, Alikhanov R, Britskaia N, Brudvik KW, D'Hondt M, De Meyere C, Efanov M, Fretland ÅA, Hoff R, Ismail W, Ivanecz A, Kazaryan AM, Lassen K, Magdalenić T, Parmentier I, Røsok BI, Villanger O, Yaqub S. Laparoscopic versus open liver resection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a multicenter propensity score-matched study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2022; 58:489-496. [PMID: 36373379 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2143724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of laparoscopy in the treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) remains unclear. This multicenter study examined the outcomes of laparoscopic liver resection for ICC. METHODS Patients with ICC who had undergone laparoscopic or open liver resection between 2012 and 2019 at four European expert centers were included in the study. Laparoscopic and open approaches were compared in terms of surgical and oncological outcomes. Propensity score matching was used for minimizing treatment selection bias and adjusting for confounders (age, ASA grade, tumor size, location, number of tumors and underlying liver disease). RESULTS Of 136 patients, 50 (36.7%) underwent laparoscopic resection, whereas 86 (63.3%) had open surgery. Median tumor size was larger (73.6 vs 55.1 mm, p = 0.01) and the incidence of bi-lobar tumors was higher (36.6 vs 6%, p < 0.01) in patients undergoing open surgery. After propensity score matching baseline characteristics were comparable although open surgery was associated with a larger fraction of major liver resections (74 vs 38%, p < 0.01), lymphadenectomy (60 vs 20%, p < 0.01) and longer operative time (294 vs 209 min, p < 0.01). Tumor characteristics were similar. Laparoscopic resection resulted in less complications (30 vs 52%, p = 0.025), fewer reoperations (4 vs 16%, p = 0.046) and shorter hospital stay (5 vs 8 days, p < 0.01). No differences were found in terms of recurrence, recurrence-free and overall survival. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic resection seems to be associated with improved short-term and with similar long-term outcomes compared with open surgery in patients with ICC. However, possible selection criteria for laparoscopic surgery are yet to be defined.
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- Mushegh A Sahakyan
- The Intervention Center, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Research & Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Surgery N1, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia
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- The Intervention Center, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Surgery N1, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia
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- The Intervention Center, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Research & Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Moscow Clinical Research Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Moscow Clinical Research Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Moscow Clinical Research Center, Moscow, Russia
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- The Intervention Center, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Medical Department, Baerum Hospital, Vestre Viken HF, Baerum, Norway
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- Department of Abdominal and General Surgery, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- The Intervention Center, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Surgery N1, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway.,Department of Faculty Surgery N2, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia.,Department of Surgery, Fonna Hospital Trust, Odda, Norway
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Abdominal and General Surgery, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Department of Oncology and Statistics, Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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Comparison of Bismuth IIIa and IIIb Types of Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: a Multi-center Case Series Analysis of China. Indian J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-022-03589-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Schlick K, Neumayer B, Neureiter D. What is the management of resected cholangiocarcinoma in terms of intra- and postoperative status of tumor margins and lymph nodes? A current view. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 16:1019-1022. [PMID: 36472068 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2022.2155633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Konstantin Schlick
- Oncologic Center, Department of Internal Medicine III with Haematology, Medical Oncology, Haemostaseology, Infectiology and Rheumatology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria.,Cancer Cluster Salzburg, Cancer Cluster
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- Cancer Cluster Salzburg, Cancer Cluster.,Institute of Pathology, University Clinics Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Cancer Cluster Salzburg, Cancer Cluster.,Institute of Pathology, University Clinics Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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Yue J, Miao P, Li L, Yan R, Dong WF, Mei Q. Injectable Carbon Dots-Based Hydrogel for Combined Photothermal Therapy and Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:49582-49591. [PMID: 36286204 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Hydrogel has been widely used in modern biotherapeutics due to its excellent biocompatibility, degradability, and high drug loading capacity. Among them, the construction of a phototherapy system including photosensitizer and hydrogel has aroused great interest in tumor therapy. Unfortunately, complex modifications are necessary to integrate different photosensitizers into the hydrogel. In this work, an injectable hydrogel was proposed by the Schiff base reaction between HA-CHO and carbon dots (CDs), which can realize PTT and PTT simultaneously. Notably, the CDs with rich -NH2 can be used not only as a photosensitizer but also as an efficient cross-linking agent for the Schiff base reaction to form a hydrogel network. The CD@Hydrogel with outstanding biosafety showed a high antitumor effect after 660 nm laser irradiation in in vitro and in vivo experiments. In summary, the CD@Hydrogel can not only realize PTT and PDT synergistic treatment under one light source but also act as a cross-linking agent to react with HA-CHO to form hydrogel, which is simple and efficient, providing a new strategy for cancer phototherapy.
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- Juan Yue
- School of Biomedical Engineering (Suzhou), Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Suzhou Science & Technology Town Hospital, Suzhou 215153, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Diagnostics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Suzhou 215163, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Diagnostics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Suzhou 215163, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Diagnostics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Suzhou 215163, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Suzhou Science & Technology Town Hospital, Suzhou 215153, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Diagnostics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Suzhou 215163, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Diagnostics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Suzhou 215163, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Diagnostics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Suzhou 215163, China
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Anatomical Resection Improved the Outcome of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis of a Retrospective Cohort. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:4446243. [PMID: 36330355 PMCID: PMC9626204 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4446243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most common liver malignancy after hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with a dismal prognosis and high heterogeneity. The oncological advantages of anatomical resection (AR) and nonanatomical resection (NAR) in HCC have been studied, but surgical strategies for ICC remain controversial with insufficient investigations. Materials and Methods From Jan 2013 to Dec 2016, 3880 consecutive patients were retrospectively reviewed from a single center. Patients with ICC undergoing AR or NAR have been enrolled according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was performed between two groups with a 1 : 1 ratio. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS), and the secondary endpoints included disease-free survival (DFS), intraoperative patterns, postoperative morbidity, mortality, complications and recurrence. A prognostic nomogram was developed by a multivariate Cox proportion hazard model. Results After PSM, 99 paired cases were selected from 276 patients enrolled in this study. Patients in the AR group achieved better 1-, 3-, and 5-year OS (70%, 46%, and 34%, respectively) and DFS (61%, 21%, and 10%, respectively) than patients in the NAR group with statistical significance after PSM analysis. The postoperative complications and recurrence patterns were comparable between the two groups. Multivariate analysis identified NAR, tumor size >5 cm, multiple tumors, and poor differentiation as independent risk factors for OS (p < 0.05). Selected patients can benefit most from AR, according to subgroup analysis. A prognostic nomogram based on six independent risk factors for OS and factors with clinical significance was constructed to predict OS in ICC patients. Conclusion AR improved the long-term survival of ICC with comparable postoperative complications and similar recurrence patterns. AR is suggested in ICC patients with sufficient remnant liver volume. In addition to surgery strategy, malignant characteristics of tumors are risk factors for ICC prognosis.
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The Clinical Benefit of Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage for Malignant Biliary Tract Obstruction. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14194673. [PMID: 36230596 PMCID: PMC9563508 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14194673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is a decompression procedure for malignant proximal biliary obstruction. In this research, over a six-year period, 89 patients underwent PTBD procedure for jaundice caused by malignant disease to restart chemotherapy or for palliative intent. Clinical outcomes after PTBD procedure in the two groups of patients, according to the adequate bilirubin decline (ABD) needed for subsequent chemotherapy, are presented in this paper. Survival and logistic regression were plotted and compared using Kaplan−Meier survival multivariate analysis with a long-range test. Results were processed by MEDCALC software. In the series, 58.4% (52/89) of patients were in good performance status (ECOG 0/1), and PTBD was performed with the intention to (re)start chemotherapy. The normalization of the bilirubin level was seen in 23.0% (12/52), but only 15.4% (8/52) received chemotherapy. The median survival time after PTBD was 9 weeks. In patients with ABD that received chemotherapy, the median survival time was 64 weeks, with 30-day mortality of 27.7%, and 6.4% of death within 7 days. The best outcome was in patients with good performance status (ECOG 0−1), low bilirubin (<120 µmol/L) and LDH (<300 µmol/L) levels and elevated leukocytes at the time of the procedures. PTBD is considered in ABD patients who are candidates for chemotherapy.
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Three-dimensional modeling in complex liver surgery and liver transplantation. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2022; 21:318-324. [PMID: 35701284 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2022.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Liver resection and transplantation are the most effective therapies for many hepatobiliary tumors and diseases. However, these surgical procedures are challenging due to the anatomic complexity and many anatomical variations of the vascular and biliary structures. Three-dimensional (3D) printing models can clearly locate and describe blood vessels, bile ducts and tumors, calculate both liver and residual liver volumes, and finally predict the functional status of the liver after resection surgery. The 3D printing models may be particularly helpful in the preoperative evaluation and surgical planning of especially complex liver resection and transplantation, allowing to possibly increase resectability rates and reduce postoperative complications. With the continuous developments of imaging techniques, such models are expected to become widely applied in clinical practice.
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Meng Z, Xue H, Wang T, Chen B, Dong X, Yang L, Dai J, Lou X, Xia F. Aggregation-induced emission photosensitizer-based photodynamic therapy in cancer: from chemical to clinical. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:344. [PMID: 35883086 PMCID: PMC9327335 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01553-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancer remains a serious threat to human health owing to the lack of effective treatments. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a promising non-invasive cancer treatment that consists of three main elements: photosensitizers (PSs), light and oxygen. However, some traditional PSs are prone to aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ), leading to reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capacity. Aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-PSs, due to their distorted structure, suppress the strong molecular interactions, making them more photosensitive in the aggregated state instead. Activated by light, they can efficiently produce ROS and induce cell death. PS is one of the core factors of efficient PDT, so proceeding from the design and preparation of AIE-PSs, including how to manipulate the electron donor (D) and receptor (A) in the PSs configuration, introduce heavy atoms or metal complexes, design of Type I AIE-PSs, polymerization-enhanced photosensitization and nano-engineering approaches. Then, the preclinical experiments of AIE-PSs in treating different types of tumors, such as ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, and its great potential clinical applications are discussed. In addition, some perspectives on the further development of AIE-PSs are presented. This review hopes to stimulate the interest of researchers in different fields such as chemistry, materials science, biology, and medicine, and promote the clinical translation of AIE-PSs.
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- Zijuan Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430034, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430034, China
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- Institute of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430034, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430034, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Rademacher S, Denecke T, Berg T, Seehofer D. [Cholangiocarcinoma-Intrahepatic to hilar bile duct cancer]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 93:644-651. [PMID: 35771272 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-022-01660-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND In addition to conditioning measures in liver surgery, perioperative anti-tumor therapy is becoming increasingly more important in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). OBJECTIVE Systematic literature review on the status of multimodal and in particular neoadjuvant therapy for CCA. MATERIAL AND METHODS Literature overview of the current scientific original and review articles. RESULTS Resection and rarely also liver transplantation are still the only curative treatment approaches for CCA in the non-distant metastatic stage; however, long-term results, e.g. in node positive tumors, are still unsatisfactory. Adjuvant chemotherapy is now standard but cannot be used in many patients. Neoadjuvant concepts include chemotherapy and local and locoregional procedures, such as radioembolization. Both are increasingly used in intrahepatic CCA (iCCA) but rarely in perihilar CCA. Initial data show that this is very effective in iCCA to achieve secondary operability in primarily inoperable cases. In addition, based on the current literature, neoadjuvant therapy also seems justified in operable intrahepatic CCA with a high risk of recurrence (e.g. lymph node metastases). CONCLUSION There is a high potential for the use of multimodal therapy in CCA, which could further increase in the near future as a result of new therapeutic agents. Due to the lack of evidence clear recommendations cannot be given; however, it is becoming apparent that neoadjuvant therapy is gaining importance in iCCA and is already increasingly used as part of individual concepts in patients with a high risk of recurrence.
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- Sebastian Rademacher
- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Transplantations- Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Transplantations- Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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Noji T, Hirano S, Tanaka K, Matsui A, Nakanishi Y, Asano T, Nakamura T, Tsuchikawa T. Concomitant Hepatic Artery Resection for Advanced Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: A Narrative Review. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14112672. [PMID: 35681652 PMCID: PMC9179358 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Simple Summary In the eighth edition of their cancer classification system, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) defines contralateral hepatic artery invasion as T4, which is considered unresectable as it is a “locally advanced” tumour. However, in the last decade, several reports on hepatic artery resection (HAR) for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHCC) have been published. The reported five-year survival rate after HAR is 16–38.5%. Alternative procedures for the treatment of HAR have also been reported. In this paper, we review HAR for PHCC, focusing on its history, diagnosis, procedures, and alternative procedures. Abstract Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHCC) is one of the most intractable gastrointestinal malignancies. These tumours lie in the core section of the biliary tract. Patients who undergo curative surgery have a 40–50-month median survival time, and a five-year overall survival rate of 35–45%. Therefore, curative intent surgery can lead to long-term survival. PHCC sometimes invades the surrounding tissues, such as the portal vein, hepatic artery, perineural tissues around the hepatic artery, and hepatic parenchyma. Contralateral hepatic artery invasion is classed as T4, which is considered unresectable due to its “locally advanced” nature. Recently, several reports have been published on concomitant hepatic artery resection (HAR) for PHCC. The morbidity and mortality rates in these reports were similar to those non-HAR cases. The five-year survival rate after HAR was 16–38.5%. Alternative procedures for arterial portal shunting and non-vascular reconstruction (HAR) have also been reported. In this paper, we review HAR for PHCC, focusing on its history, diagnosis, procedures, and alternatives. HAR, undertaken by established biliary surgeons in selected patients with PHCC, can be feasible.
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Nooijen LE, Banales JM, de Boer MT, Braconi C, Folseraas T, Forner A, Holowko W, Hoogwater FJH, Klümpen HJ, Groot Koerkamp B, Lamarca A, La Casta A, López-López F, Izquierdo-Sánchez L, Scheiter A, Utpatel K, Swijnenburg RJ, Kazemier G, Erdmann JI. Impact of Positive Lymph Nodes and Resection Margin Status on the Overall Survival of Patients with Resected Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: The ENSCCA Registry. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:2389. [PMID: 35625993 PMCID: PMC9140174 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14102389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background: Lymph node metastasis and positive resection margins have been reported to be major determinants of overall survival (OS) and poor recurrence-free survival (RFS) for patients who underwent resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA). However, the prognostic value of positive lymph nodes independently from resection margin status on OS has not been evaluated. Methods: From the European Cholangiocarcinoma (ENSCCA) registry, patients who underwent resection for pCCA between 1994 and 2021 were included in this retrospective cohort study. The primary outcome was OS stratified for resection margin and lymph node status. The secondary outcome was recurrence-free survival. Results: A total of 325 patients from 11 different centers and six European countries were included. Of these, 194 (59.7%) patients had negative resection margins. In 113 (34.8%) patients, positive lymph nodes were found. Lymph node status, histological grade, and ECOG performance status were independent prognostic factors for survival. The median OS for N0R0, N0R1, N+R0, and N+R1 was 38, 30, 18, and 12 months, respectively (p < 0.001). Conclusion: These data indicate that in the presence of positive regional lymph nodes, resection margin status does not determine OS or RFS in patients with pCCA. Achieving negative margins in patients with positive nodes should not come at the expense of more extensive surgery and associated higher mortality.
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- Lynn E. Nooijen
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC—Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (L.E.N.); (G.K.)
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (H.-J.K.); (R.-J.S.)
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- Department of Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases, Biodonostia Health Research Institute, Donostia University Hospital, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (J.M.B.); (L.I.-S.)
- National Institute for the Study of Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases, CIBERehd, “Instituto de Salud Carlos III” (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, School of Sciences, University of Navarra, 31080 Pamplona, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- Section of HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (M.T.d.B.); (F.J.H.H.)
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- Norwegian PSC Research Center and Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Medicine and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0372 Oslo, Norway;
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- BCLC Group, Liver Unit, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, IDIBAPS, CIBEREHD, University Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Section of HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (M.T.d.B.); (F.J.H.H.)
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- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (H.-J.K.); (R.-J.S.)
- Department of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam UMC—Location University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX, UK;
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Biodonostia Health Research Institute, Donostia University Hospital, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 20014 San Sebastián, Spain;
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases, Biodonostia Health Research Institute, Donostia University Hospital, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (J.M.B.); (L.I.-S.)
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (A.S.); (K.U.)
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (A.S.); (K.U.)
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- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (H.-J.K.); (R.-J.S.)
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC—Location University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC—Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (L.E.N.); (G.K.)
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (H.-J.K.); (R.-J.S.)
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- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (H.-J.K.); (R.-J.S.)
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC—Location University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Work-Up and Outcome of Hepatic Resection for Peri-Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma (PH-CCA) without Staging Laparoscopy. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14071841. [PMID: 35406612 PMCID: PMC8997872 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071841] [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: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary This is a single centre cohort of patients undergoing surgery for PH-CCA suggests that routine staging laparoscopy may not be necessary in the pre-operative work-up. Abstract Background: This study reports the outcome of a work-up programme for resection of peri-hilar cholangiocarcinoma (PH-CCA) without the use of staging laparoscopy. Methods: This is a clinical case cohort series of patients undergoing surgical resection of PH-CCA without the use of staging laparoscopy in the work-up algorithm. During the 13 years from 1 January 2009 to 1 January 2022, 32 patients underwent laparotomy for planned surgical resection of PH-CCA. Data were collected on demographic profile, admission biochemistry, radiology, pre-operative intervention, operation and outcome, together with post-operative complications and disease-free and overall survival. Results: All patients underwent pre-operative contrast-enhanced CT. Twenty-four (75%) underwent pre-operative MR. Twenty-three (72%) underwent pre-operative biliary drainage. Twenty-nine patients (91%) had either type III or IV peri-hilar cholangiocarcinoma. One patient (3%) in this series underwent a non-resectional laparotomy. Twenty-nine (91%) had a final histopathological diagnosis of PH-CCA. One further patient had a final diagnosis of an intraductal papillary neoplasm of the biliary tree (IPNB) with high-grade dysplasia but no invasive cancer. Eleven patients (36%) received chemotherapy after surgery. The median (95% CI) time to recurrence was 14 (7–31) months. The median survival was 25 (18-upper limit not reached) months. Conclusion: This cohort of 32 patients undergoing attempted resection for PH-CCA without the use of staging laparoscopy in the work-up algorithm indicates that with careful attention to patient fitness and cross-sectional and interventional radiologic/endoscopic imaging, a very low non-therapeutic laparotomy rate of 3% can be achieved and sustained.
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Endoscopic Ultrasound Plus Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Based Tissue Sampling for Diagnosis of Proximal and Distal Biliary Stenosis Due to Cholangiocarcinoma: Results from a Retrospective Single-Center Study. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14071730. [PMID: 35406502 PMCID: PMC8997048 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071730] [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: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma depends on several factors, including growth pattern and location. Previous studies have evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography based tissue sampling and endoscopic ultrasound with either fine-needle aspiration or fine-needle biopsy, reporting values < 80% for each procedure. Here, we describe the performance of both methods in a group of patients with a stricture of the biliary tract suspicious for cholangiocarcinoma. Our analysis confirms the high diagnostic accuracy of the procedures when performed together in distinguishing between a primary malignant or benign biliary stenosis. Abstract Differentiating between benign and malignant biliary stenosis (BS) is challenging, where tissue diagnosis plays a crucial role. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-based tissue sampling and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with fine-needle aspiration (FNA) or biopsy (FNB) are used to obtain tissue specimens from BS. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the diagnostic yield of EUS-FNA/B plus ERCP with brushing or forceps biopsy in BS. All endoscopic procedures performed in patients with BS at our gastroenterology unit were reviewed. The gold standard for diagnosis was histopathology of surgical specimens or the progression of the malignancy at radiological or clinical follow-up. A total of 70 endoscopic procedures were performed in 51 patients with BS. Final endoscopic diagnosis was reached in 96% of the patients and was malignant in 61.7% and benign in 38.3% of cases. Sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy were 73.9%, 100%, and 80%, respectively, for EUS-FNA/B; 66.7%, 100%, and 82.5% for ERCP; and 83.3%, 100%, and 87.5% for both procedures carried out in the same session. The combination of EUS and ERCP tissue sampling seems to increase diagnostic accuracy in defining the etiology of BS. Performing both procedures in a single session reduces the time required for diagnostic work-up and optimizes resources.
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Impact of Positive Radial Margin on Recurrence and Survival in Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14071680. [PMID: 35406452 PMCID: PMC8996964 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071680] [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: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The only potentially curative treatment of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) is complete (R0) resection. This is difficult to achieve and great effort should be made to optimise surgical margins assessment and to thoroughly define their prognostic value. When considering resections for PHC, not only bile duct margins (ductal margins, DM), but also the liver transection plane and the dissection plane in the hepatoduodenal ligament (radial margins, RM) should be examined. Studies concerning PHC resections with comprehensive analyses of the recurrence and survival related to margins status most frequently consider only ductal margins. The importance of also assessing radial margins’ prognostic value was recently introduced and deserves to be further studied. To our knowledge, there is currently no evidence of prognostic value of isolated positive RM. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and to investigate the effects on the recurrence and survival of positive isolated RM in resected PHC. Abstract In resected perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC), positive ductal margin (DM) is associated with poor survival. There is currently little knowledge about the impact of positive radial margin (RM) when DM is negative. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and the role of positive RM. Patients who underwent surgery between 2005 and 2017 where retrospectively reviewed and stratified according to margin positivity: an isolated RM-positive group and DM ± RM group. Of the 75 patients identified; 34 (45.3%) had R1 resection and 17 had positive RM alone. Survival was poorer in patients with R1 resection compared to R0 (p = 0.019). After stratification according to margin positivity; R0 patients showed better survival than DM ± RM-positive patients (p = 0.004; MST 43.9 vs. 23.6 months), but comparable to RM-positive patients (p = 0.361; MST 43.9 vs. 39.5 months). Recurrence was higher in DM ± RM group compared to R0 (p = 0.0017; median disease-free survival (DFS) 15 vs. 30 months); but comparable between RM and R0 group (p = 0.39; DFS 20 vs. 30 months). In univariate and multivariate analysis, DM positivity resulted as a negative prognostic factor both for survival and recurrence. In conclusion, positive RM resections appear to have different recurrence patterns and survival rates than positive DM resections.
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Inoue T, Naitoh I, Kitano R, Ibusuki M, Kobayashi Y, Sumida Y, Nakade Y, Ito K, Yoneda M. Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation Combined with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin in Patients with Unresectable Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:2240-2251. [PMID: 35448156 PMCID: PMC9029596 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29040182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background: Endobiliary radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a promising treatment modality for patients with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (eCCA). However, no study has investigated the combined use of endobiliary RFA and gemcitabine plus cisplatin (GC) chemotherapy. This study aimed to examine the feasibility and efficacy of endobiliary RFA with GC therapy for patients with unresectable eCCA. Methods: The study outcomes included overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), time to recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO), and adverse events associated with the treatment. These parameters were retrospectively compared between 25 patients who underwent RFA with self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement followed by GC therapy (with-RFA group) and a control cohort of 25 patients who underwent SEMS placement alone and GC therapy (without-RFA group). Results: The median time to RBO was significantly longer in the with-RFA group (10.7 versus 5.2 months, p = 0.048). The median OS was significantly higher in patients with locally advanced tumors in the with-RFA group (23.1 versus 16.6 months, p = 0.032), but did not differ significantly in patients with metastasis (11.4 versus 8.5 months, p = 0.180). Similarly, the median PFS was significantly higher in the with-RFA group in patients with locally advanced disease (10.1 versus 7.3 months, p = 0.015), while there was no significant difference in patients with metastasis (5.4 versus 4.4 months, p = 0.529). The rates of various toxicities did not differ significantly between the groups. Conclusions: Endobiliary RFA prolonged the patency period of uncovered SEMS combined with GC therapy in patients with eCCA. Although RFA also yielded survival benefits, its effect was restricted to locally advanced tumors.
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- Tadahisa Inoue
- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute 480-1195, Japan; (R.K.); (M.I.); (Y.K.); (Y.S.); (Y.N.); (K.I.); (M.Y.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-561-62-3311; Fax: +81-561-63-3208
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute 480-1195, Japan; (R.K.); (M.I.); (Y.K.); (Y.S.); (Y.N.); (K.I.); (M.Y.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute 480-1195, Japan; (R.K.); (M.I.); (Y.K.); (Y.S.); (Y.N.); (K.I.); (M.Y.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute 480-1195, Japan; (R.K.); (M.I.); (Y.K.); (Y.S.); (Y.N.); (K.I.); (M.Y.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute 480-1195, Japan; (R.K.); (M.I.); (Y.K.); (Y.S.); (Y.N.); (K.I.); (M.Y.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute 480-1195, Japan; (R.K.); (M.I.); (Y.K.); (Y.S.); (Y.N.); (K.I.); (M.Y.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute 480-1195, Japan; (R.K.); (M.I.); (Y.K.); (Y.S.); (Y.N.); (K.I.); (M.Y.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute 480-1195, Japan; (R.K.); (M.I.); (Y.K.); (Y.S.); (Y.N.); (K.I.); (M.Y.)
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Pavicevic S, Reichelt S, Uluk D, Lurje I, Engelmann C, Modest DP, Pelzer U, Krenzien F, Raschzok N, Benzing C, Sauer IM, Stintzing S, Tacke F, Schöning W, Schmelzle M, Pratschke J, Lurje G. Prognostic and Predictive Molecular Markers in Cholangiocarcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:1026. [PMID: 35205774 PMCID: PMC8870611 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14041026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the second most common primary liver cancer and subsumes a heterogeneous group of malignant tumors arising from the intra- or extrahepatic biliary tract epithelium. A rising mortality from CCA has been reported worldwide during the last decade, despite significant improvement of surgical and palliative treatment. Over 50% of CCAs originate from proximal extrahepatic bile ducts and constitute the most common CCA entity in the Western world. Clinicopathological characteristics such as lymph node status and poor differentiation remain the best-studied, but imperfect prognostic factors. The identification of prognostic molecular markers as an adjunct to traditional staging systems may not only facilitate the selection of patients who would benefit the most from surgical, adjuvant or palliative treatment strategies, but may also be helpful in defining the aggressiveness of the disease and identifying patients at high-risk for tumor recurrence. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of currently known molecular prognostic and predictive markers and their role in CCA.
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- Sandra Pavicevic
- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (I.L.); (C.E.); (F.T.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (I.L.); (C.E.); (F.T.)
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Cancer Immunology, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (D.P.M.); (U.P.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Cancer Immunology, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (D.P.M.); (U.P.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Cancer Immunology, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (D.P.M.); (U.P.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (I.L.); (C.E.); (F.T.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (S.P.); (S.R.); (D.U.); (F.K.); (N.R.); (C.B.); (I.M.S.); (W.S.); (M.S.); (J.P.)
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Cho MT, Gholami S, Gui D, Tejaswi SL, Fananapazir G, Abi-Jaoudeh N, Jutric Z, Samarasena JB, Li X, Valerin JB, Mercer J, Dayyani F. Optimizing the Diagnosis and Biomarker Testing for Patients with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:392. [PMID: 35053557 PMCID: PMC8773504 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14020392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a heterogenous group of malignancies originating in the biliary tree, and associated with poor prognosis. Until recently, treatment options have been limited to surgical resection, liver-directed therapies, and chemotherapy. Identification of actionable genomic alterations with biomarker testing has revolutionized the treatment paradigm for these patients. However, several challenges exist to the seamless adoption of precision medicine in patients with CCA, relating to a lack of awareness of the importance of biomarker testing, hurdles in tissue acquisition, and ineffective collaboration among the multidisciplinary team (MDT). To identify gaps in standard practices and define best practices, multidisciplinary hepatobiliary teams from the University of California (UC) Davis and UC Irvine were convened; discussions of the meeting, including optimal approaches to tissue acquisition for diagnosis and biomarker testing, communication among academic and community healthcare teams, and physician education regarding biomarker testing, are summarized in this review.
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- May T. Cho
- University of California Irvine Health, Orange, CA 92868, USA; (N.A.-J.); (Z.J.); (J.B.S.); (X.L.); (J.B.V.); (F.D.)
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- University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA; (S.G.); (D.G.)
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- University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA; (S.G.); (D.G.)
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- University of California Irvine Health, Orange, CA 92868, USA; (N.A.-J.); (Z.J.); (J.B.S.); (X.L.); (J.B.V.); (F.D.)
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- University of California Irvine Health, Orange, CA 92868, USA; (N.A.-J.); (Z.J.); (J.B.S.); (X.L.); (J.B.V.); (F.D.)
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- University of California Irvine Health, Orange, CA 92868, USA; (N.A.-J.); (Z.J.); (J.B.S.); (X.L.); (J.B.V.); (F.D.)
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- University of California Irvine Health, Orange, CA 92868, USA; (N.A.-J.); (Z.J.); (J.B.S.); (X.L.); (J.B.V.); (F.D.)
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- University of California Irvine Health, Orange, CA 92868, USA; (N.A.-J.); (Z.J.); (J.B.S.); (X.L.); (J.B.V.); (F.D.)
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- Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc., Iselin, NJ 08830, USA;
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- University of California Irvine Health, Orange, CA 92868, USA; (N.A.-J.); (Z.J.); (J.B.S.); (X.L.); (J.B.V.); (F.D.)
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Krenzien F, Nevermann N, Krombholz A, Benzing C, Haber P, Fehrenbach U, Lurje G, Pelzer U, Pratschke J, Schmelzle M, Schöning W. Treatment of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma-A Multidisciplinary Approach. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14020362. [PMID: 35053523 PMCID: PMC8773654 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14020362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary This review discusses multimodality treatment strategies for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCC). Surgical resection remains the only potentially curative therapeutic option and the central cornerstone of treatment. Adjuvant systemic treatment will be recommended after resection or in the palliative setting. Increasing knowledge of phenotypic subclassification and molecular profiling allows investigation of targeted therapies as (neo-)adjuvant treatment. High-dose brachytherapy, internal radiation therapy, and transarterial chemoembolization are among the interventional treatment options being evaluated for unresectable iCC. Given the multiple options of multidisciplinary management, any treatment strategy should be discussed in a multidisciplinary tumor board and treatment should be directed by a specialized treatment center. Abstract Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCC) is distinguished as an entity from perihilar and distal cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder carcinoma. Recently, molecular profiling and histopathological features have allowed further classification. Due to the frequent delay in diagnosis, the prognosis for iCC remains poor despite major technical advances and multimodal therapeutic approaches. Liver resection represents the therapeutic backbone and only curative treatment option, with the functional residual capacity of the liver and oncologic radicality being deciding factors for postoperative and long-term oncological outcome. Furthermore, in selected cases and depending on national guidelines, liver transplantation may be a therapeutic option. Given the often advanced tumor stage at diagnosis or the potential for postoperative recurrence, locoregional therapies have become increasingly important. These strategies range from radiofrequency ablation to transarterial chemoembolization to selective internal radiation therapy and can be used in combination with liver resection. In addition, adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemotherapies as well as targeted therapies and immunotherapies based on molecular profiles can be applied. This review discusses multimodal treatment strategies for iCC and their differential use.
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- Felix Krenzien
- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (F.K.); (A.K.); (C.B.); (P.H.); (G.L.); (J.P.); (M.S.); (W.S.)
- Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (F.K.); (A.K.); (C.B.); (P.H.); (G.L.); (J.P.); (M.S.); (W.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (F.K.); (A.K.); (C.B.); (P.H.); (G.L.); (J.P.); (M.S.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (F.K.); (A.K.); (C.B.); (P.H.); (G.L.); (J.P.); (M.S.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (F.K.); (A.K.); (C.B.); (P.H.); (G.L.); (J.P.); (M.S.); (W.S.)
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- Clinic for Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany;
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (F.K.); (A.K.); (C.B.); (P.H.); (G.L.); (J.P.); (M.S.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany;
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (F.K.); (A.K.); (C.B.); (P.H.); (G.L.); (J.P.); (M.S.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (F.K.); (A.K.); (C.B.); (P.H.); (G.L.); (J.P.); (M.S.); (W.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (F.K.); (A.K.); (C.B.); (P.H.); (G.L.); (J.P.); (M.S.); (W.S.)
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Spolverato G, Glavas D, Hewitt DB, Brown ZJ, Capelli G, Bergamo F, Rizzato MD, Pawlik TM. Advances in pharmacotherapy for cholangiocarcinoma: from conventional therapies to targeted drugs. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2021; 23:473-481. [PMID: 34964678 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2021.2020250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cholangiocarcinomas (CCA) are rare, highly invasive tumors often diagnosed at an advanced disease stage with an associated poor prognosis. Surgery represents the only chance for curative-intent treatment, but recurrence rates remain high. Neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy are options for patients with resectable CCA to increase recurrence-free survival and overall survival, while palliative chemotherapy represents the treatment for unresectable disease. Global efforts are currently focused on the development of novel more effective therapies. AREAS COVERED A review was conducted in August 2021 using the PubMed database with the following keywords: 'cholangiocarcinoma,' 'chemotherapy,' and 'therapy.' Manuscripts reporting on first- and second-line chemotherapy, neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment regimens, and targeted therapies currently being tested or employed in the management of CCA were examined. EXPERT OPINION The prognosis of CCA is negatively affected by several factors including a lack of reliable biomarkers leading to delayed diagnoses, high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity, and few effective chemotherapy regimens. In pursuit of more effective therapies, ongoing trials are testing both conventional and targeted drugs.
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- Gaya Spolverato
- Third Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Third Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Third Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Oncology Unit 1, Department of Oncology, Veneto Institute of Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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- Oncology Unit 1, Department of Oncology, Veneto Institute of Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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De B, Abu-Gheida I, Patel A, Ng SSW, Zaid M, Thunshelle CP, Elganainy D, Corrigan KL, Rooney MK, Javle M, Raghav K, Lee SS, Vauthey JN, Tzeng CWD, Tran Cao HS, Ludmir EB, Minsky BD, Smith GL, Holliday EB, Taniguchi CM, Koong AC, Das P, Koay EJ. Benchmarking Outcomes after Ablative Radiotherapy for Molecularly Characterized Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. J Pers Med 2021; 11:1270. [PMID: 34945742 PMCID: PMC8703854 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11121270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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We have previously shown that ablative radiotherapy (A-RT) with a biologically effective dose (BED10) ≥ 80.5 Gy for patients with unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is associated with longer survival. Despite recent large-scale sequencing efforts in ICC, outcomes following RT based on genetic alterations have not been described. We reviewed records of 156 consecutive patients treated with A-RT for unresectable ICC from 2008 to 2020. For 114 patients (73%), next-generation sequencing provided molecular profiles. The overall survival (OS), local control (LC), and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Univariate and multivariable Cox analyses were used to determine the associations with the outcomes. The median tumor size was 7.3 (range: 2.2-18.2) cm. The portal vein thrombus (PVT) was present in 10%. The RT median BED10 was 98 Gy (range: 81-144 Gy). The median (95% confidence interval) follow-up was 58 (42-104) months from diagnosis and 39 (33-74) months from RT. The median OS was 32 (29-35) months after diagnosis and 20 (16-24) months after RT. The one-year OS, LC, and intrahepatic DMFS were 73% (65-80%), 81% (73-87%), and 34% (26-42%). The most common mutations were in IDH1 (25%), TP53 (22%), ARID1A (19%), and FGFR2 (13%). Upon multivariable analysis, the factors associated with death included worse performance status, larger tumor, metastatic disease, higher CA 19-9, PVT, satellitosis, and IDH1 and PIK3CA mutations. TP53 mutation was associated with local failure. Further investigation into the prognostic value of individual mutations and combinations thereof is warranted.
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- Brian De
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (M.J.); (K.R.); (S.S.L.)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (M.J.); (K.R.); (S.S.L.)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (M.J.); (K.R.); (S.S.L.)
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.-N.V.); (C.-W.D.T.); (H.S.T.C.)
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.-N.V.); (C.-W.D.T.); (H.S.T.C.)
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (J.-N.V.); (C.-W.D.T.); (H.S.T.C.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (I.A.-G.); (A.P.); (S.S.W.N.); (M.Z.); (C.P.T.); (D.E.); (K.L.C.); (M.K.R.); (E.B.L.); (B.D.M.); (G.L.S.); (E.B.H.); (C.M.T.); (A.C.K.); (P.D.)
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Gruttadauria S, Barbera F, Pagano D, Liotta R, Miraglia R, Barbara M, Bavetta MG, Cammà C, Petridis I, Di Carlo D, Conaldi PG, Di Francesco F. Liver Transplantation for Unresectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: The Role of Sequencing Genetic Profiling. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:6049. [PMID: 34885159 PMCID: PMC8657183 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13236049] [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: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) is a rare and aggressive primary liver tumor, characterized by a range of different clinical manifestations and by increasing incidence and mortality rates even after curative treatment with radical resection. In recent years, growing attention has been devoted to this disease and some evidence supports liver transplantation (LT) as an appropriate treatment for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma; evolving work has also provided a framework for better understanding the genetic basis of this cancer. The aim of this study was to provide a clinical description of our series of patients complemented with Next-Generation Sequencing genomic profiling. From 1999 to 2021, 12 patients who underwent LT with either iCCA or a combined hepatocellular and cholangiocellular carcinoma (HCC-iCCA) were included in this study. Mutations were observed in gene activating signaling pathways known to be involved with iCCA tumorigenesis (KRAS/MAPK, P53, PI3K-Akt/mTOR, cAMP, WNT, epigenetic regulation and chromatin remodeling). Among several others, a strong association was observed between the Notch pathway and tumor size (point-biserial rhopb = 0.93). Our results are suggestive of the benefit potentially derived from molecular analysis to improve our diagnostic capabilities and to devise new treatment protocols, and eventually ameliorate long-term survival of patients affected by iCCA or HCC-iCCA.
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- Salvatore Gruttadauria
- Department for the Treatment and Study of Abdominal Diseases and Abdominal Transplantation, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy; (D.P.); (I.P.); (F.D.F.)
- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratorio di Patologia Clinica, Microbiologia e Virologia, Dipartimento di Medicina di Laboratorio e Biotecnologie Avanzate, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy; (F.B.); (D.D.C.)
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- Department for the Treatment and Study of Abdominal Diseases and Abdominal Transplantation, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy; (D.P.); (I.P.); (F.D.F.)
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy;
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- Radiology Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy;
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- Research Department, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.B.); (P.G.C.)
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- Unit of Hepatic Oncology, Division of Internal Medicine 2, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, 90146 Palermo, Italy;
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- Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy;
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- Department for the Treatment and Study of Abdominal Diseases and Abdominal Transplantation, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy; (D.P.); (I.P.); (F.D.F.)
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- Laboratorio di Patologia Clinica, Microbiologia e Virologia, Dipartimento di Medicina di Laboratorio e Biotecnologie Avanzate, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy; (F.B.); (D.D.C.)
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- Research Department, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.B.); (P.G.C.)
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- Department for the Treatment and Study of Abdominal Diseases and Abdominal Transplantation, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico-Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy (UPMC Italy), 90127 Palermo, Italy; (D.P.); (I.P.); (F.D.F.)
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Baak R, Willemssen FEJA, van Norden Y, Eskens FALM, Milder MTW, Heijmen BJM, Koerkamp BG, Sprengers D, van Driel LMJW, Klümpen HJ, den Toom W, Koedijk MS, IJzermans JNM, Méndez Romero A. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy after Chemotherapy for Unresectable Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: The STRONG Trial, a Phase I Safety and Feasibility Study. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13163991. [PMID: 34439146 PMCID: PMC8394718 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13163991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The role of radiotherapy in the treatment of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma has not yet been properly defined. In this prospective study, we therefore explored the addition to first-line chemotherapy of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) delivered in 15 fractions. Patients eligible for the study had been diagnosed with unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, and then had no progressive disease after completing treatment with 6–8 cycles of cisplatin-gemcitabine. Primary endpoints were feasibility and safety. Secondary endpoints were local control, progression-free survival, overall survival, and quality of life. As each patient completed the SBRT successfully and no dose-limiting toxicity was found, we consider this treatment to be both feasible and safe. The local control rate and overall survival were promising. However, due to the small sample size of this study, we urge the analysis of this treatment in a larger series of patients. Abstract Background: In unresectable pCCA, the standard of care is palliative chemotherapy. We investigated the feasibility and safety of adding stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) after chemotherapy. Methods: Patients with unresectable pCCA, stage T1-T4N0-N1M0, ECOG 0-1, having finished 6–8 cycles of cisplatin and gemcitabine without disease progression were eligible. SBRT was planned in 15 fractions of 3.0–4.5 Gy. The primary endpoints were feasibility (defined as completing SBRT as planned) and toxicity, evaluated within 3 months after SBRT (CTCAE v4.03). A conventional “3 + 3” design was used, corresponding to a sample size of 6 patients. Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined as grade ≥ 4 hepatobiliary or grade ≥ 3 gastrointestinal toxicity. The secondary endpoints, measured from the start of radiotherapy, were local control, progression-free survival, overall survival, and quality of life (QoL). ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03307538. Results: Six patients were enrolled between November 2017 and March 2020. SBRT was delivered as planned. All patients were treated with 60Gy (15 × 4.0Gy). No SBRT-related DLT was observed. The most common grade ≥ 3 toxicity was cholangitis (n = 5). The median follow-up was 14 months. The 12-month local control rate was 80%. We observed no substantial changes in QoL. Conclusion: In patients with unresectable pCCA with stable disease after palliative chemotherapy, adding SBRT is feasible and safe. The observed local control merits an additional evaluation of effectiveness.
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- Rogier Baak
- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (Y.v.N.); (M.T.W.M.); (B.J.M.H.); (W.d.T.); (A.M.R.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (Y.v.N.); (M.T.W.M.); (B.J.M.H.); (W.d.T.); (A.M.R.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (Y.v.N.); (M.T.W.M.); (B.J.M.H.); (W.d.T.); (A.M.R.)
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (Y.v.N.); (M.T.W.M.); (B.J.M.H.); (W.d.T.); (A.M.R.)
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (B.G.K.); (J.N.M.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (D.S.); (L.M.J.W.v.D.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (D.S.); (L.M.J.W.v.D.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (Y.v.N.); (M.T.W.M.); (B.J.M.H.); (W.d.T.); (A.M.R.)
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- Radiotherapeutisch Instituut Friesland, 8934 AD Leeuwarden, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (B.G.K.); (J.N.M.I.)
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (Y.v.N.); (M.T.W.M.); (B.J.M.H.); (W.d.T.); (A.M.R.)
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