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Honda M, Isono K, Hirukawa K, Tomita M, Hirao H, Hirohara K, Sakurai Y, Irie T, Mori T, Shimata K, Shimojima N, Sugawara Y, Hibi T. Reappraisal of anatomical liver resection for hepatoblastoma in children. Surg Open Sci 2023; 16:215-220. [PMID: 38035224 PMCID: PMC10687054 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2023.11.009] [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: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Background The principle of hepatoblastoma (HB) treatment is complete resection. The removal of tumor-bearing section(s) or hemiliver is widely accepted. However, neither the standardized anterior approach for right hepatectomy nor parenchymal sparing anatomical liver resection has been described for HB. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical course of two pediatric HB patients who underwent extended right hepatectomy using the anterior approach with the liver hanging maneuver and one who underwent parenchymal sparing anatomical liver resection of S4 apical+S8 ventral/dorsal+S7. The critical aspects of surgical techniques are described in detail. Results In all three patients, R0 resection was achieved without complications and are currently alive without recurrence after an average follow-up of 23 months. Intraoperative cardiac hemodynamics were stable, even in a trisomy 18 patient with cardiac disease. Conclusions Our findings suggest that these innovative techniques established in adults are safe and feasible for HB in children. These techniques also allow optimal anatomical liver resection to accomplish curative surgery while maintaining the functional reserve of the remnant liver.
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- Masaki Honda
- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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Fuchs J, Ruping F, Murtha-Lemekhova A, Kessler M, Günther P, Mehrabi A, Hoffmann K. Comparison of transection techniques in pediatric major hepatectomy: a matched pair analysis. HPB (Oxford) 2023; 25:593-601. [PMID: 36882355 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence on safety and efficacy of different liver transection techniques in pediatric major hepatectomy is completely lacking, as no study has been conducted so far. The use of stapler hepatectomy has never before been reported in children. METHODS Three liver transection techniques were compared: (1) ultrasonic dissector (CUSA), (2) tissue sealing device (LigaSure™), and (3) stapler hepatectomy. All pediatric hepatectomies performed at a referral center in a 12-year study period were analyzed, patients were pair-matched in a 1:1:1-fashion. Intraoperative weight-adjusted blood loss, operation time, use of inflow occlusion, liver injury (peak-transaminase levels), postoperative complications (CCI), and long-term outcome were compared. RESULTS Of 57 pediatric liver resections, 15 patients were matched as triples based on age, weight, tumor stage, and extent of resection. Intraoperative blood loss was not significantly different between the groups (p = 0.765). Stapler hepatectomy was associated with significantly shorter operation time (p = 0.028). Neither postoperative death nor bile leakage occurred, and no reoperation due to hemorrhage was needed in any patient. CONCLUSION This is the first comparison of transection techniques in pediatric liver resection and the first report on stapler hepatectomy in children. All three techniques can be safely applied and may harbor individual advantages in pediatric hepatectomy each.
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- Juri Fuchs
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
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Liver Resection Using Saline-Linked Radiofrequency Technology in an Infant with Congenital Hepatoblastoma. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9030418. [PMID: 35327790 PMCID: PMC8946953 DOI: 10.3390/children9030418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We herein report a case of giant congenital hepatoblastoma in a 3-month-old male treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and hepatic resection. After considerable reduction of the tumor with chemotherapy, a right bloodless hemihepatectomy using saline-linked radiofrequency technology (SLRT) and without clamping of the hepatic pedicle was performed. Intraoperative blood loss was minimal, and consequently, no blood transfusions were required. The surgery lasted 140 min, and SLRT was used for a total of 60 min. No complications were observed during or after the surgery. In conclusion, congenital hepatoblastoma is a very rare cancer for which surgery is an essential therapeutic step, and in our presented case, we showed that SLRT allowed for a safe and effective bloodless liver resection.
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Manas DM, Figueras J, Azoulay D, Garcia Valdecasas JC, French J, Dixon E, O'Rourke N, Grovale N, Mazzaferro V. Expert opinion on advanced techniques for hemostasis in liver surgery. Eur J Surg Oncol 2016; 42:1597-607. [PMID: 27329369 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2016.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2016] [Revised: 04/26/2016] [Accepted: 05/05/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Reduction of perioperative blood loss and intraoperative transfusion are two major factors associated with improving outcomes in liver surgery. There is currently no consensus as to the best technique to achieve this. METHODS An international Panel of Experts (EP), made up of hepatobiliary surgeons from well-known high-volume centres was assembled to share their experience with regard to the management of blood loss during liver resection surgery. The process included: a review of the current literature by the panel, a face-to-face meeting and an on-line survey completed by the EP prior to and following the face-to-face meeting, based on predetermined case scenarios. During the meeting the most frequently researched surgical techniques were appraised by the EP in terms of intraoperative blood loss. RESULTS All EP members agreed that high quality research on the subject was lacking. Following an agreed risk stratification algorithm, the EP concurred with the existing research that a haemostatic device should always be used along with any user preferred surgical instrumentation in both open and laparoscopic liver resection procedures, independently from stratification of bleeding risk. The combined use of Ultrasonic Dissector (UD) and saline-coupled bipolar sealing device (Aquamantys(®)) was the EP preferred technique for both open and laparoscopic surgery. CONCLUSIONS This EP propose the use of a bipolar sealer and UD for the best resection technique and essential equipment to minimise blood loss during liver surgery, stratified according to transfusion risk, in both open and laparoscopic liver resection.
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- D M Manas
- Newcastle Upon Tyne and Newcastle NHS Trust, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7RU, UK.
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- Josep Trueta Hospital in Girona, Avinguda de França, S/N, 17007 Girona, Spain.
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- Henri Mondor Hospital, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France.
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- University of Barcelona, Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Newcastle Upon Tyne and Newcastle NHS Trust, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7RU, UK.
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- University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada.
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- Wesley Medical Centre, 30 Chasely St, Auchenflower, QLD 4066, Australia.
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- Medtronic Regional Clinical Center, Via Aurelia 475-477, 00165 Rome, Italy.
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- National Cancer Institute, Via Venezian 1, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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Usefulness of three-dimensional(3D) simulation software in hepatectomy for pediatric hepatoblastoma. Surg Oncol 2016; 25:236-43. [PMID: 27566028 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2016.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatoblastoma (HB) is the most common malignant liver tumor in childhood. Complete HB surgical resection which is technically demanding is the cornerstone of effective therapy with a good prognosis. The aim of our study is to evaluate the usefulness of 3D simulation software in assisting hepatectomy in pediatric patients with HB. METHODS 21 children with HB who underwent hepatectomy were enrolled in this study. All patients underwent computer tomography (CT) imaging preoperatively. CT images from 11 cases (from September 2013 to August 2015) were reconstructed with Hisense CAS, and performed hetpatectomy. While 10 cases (from September 2011 to August 2013) without 3D simulation were token as the control group. The clinical outcome were analyzed and compared between the 2 groups. RESULTS All the HB were successfully removed for all patients and there was no positive margins in the surgical specimens, no complications, and no recurrences. For the reconstructing group, 3D simulation software successfully reconstructed the 3D images of liver and were used as a navigator in the operation room during hepatectomy. Anatomic hepatectomy were successfully completed for all patients after operation planning using the software. There was no obvious discrepancy between the virtual and the actual hepatectomy. The mean operation time was shorter (142.18 ± 21.87 min VS. the control group, 173.5 ± 54.88 min, p = 0.047) and intraoperative bleeding was less (28.73 ± 14.17 ml VS. 42.8 ± 41.12 ml, p = 0.011) in the reconstructing group. Moreover, postoperative hospital stay tended to be shorter in the reconstructing group (11.18 ± 2.78d VS. the control group 13 ± 3.46d, P = 0.257). CONCLUSIONS 3D simulation software facilitates the investigation of the complex liver structure, contributes to the optimal operation planning, and enables an individualized anatomic hepatectomy for each pediatric patient with HB.
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Nanashima A, Nagayasu T. Development and clinical usefulness of the liver hanging maneuver in various anatomical hepatectomy procedures. Surg Today 2015; 46:398-404. [PMID: 25877717 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-015-1166-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2014] [Accepted: 03/22/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the clinical application and usefulness of the liver hanging maneuver (LHM), proposed by Belghiti, for major hepatectomy, including its (1) historical development, (2) usefulness and application and (3) advantages and disadvantages, by reviewing the English literature published during the period 2001-2014. RESULTS In major hepatic transection via the anterior approach, the deep area of transection around the vena cava is critical with regard to bleeding during right hemi-hepatectomy. Belghiti and other investigators identified avascular spaces that are devoid of short hepatic veins at the front of the vena cava and behind the liver. Forceps can be inserted into this space easily and then maneuvered to lift the liver using hanging tape. This procedure, termed LHM significantly reduces intraoperative blood loss and the transection time during right hemi-hepatectomy. LHM has been used in various anatomical hepatectomy procedures worldwide, including laparoscopic hepatectomy. The use of LHM markedly improves the amount of intraoperative blood loss, operative time and postoperative outcome. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that the application of LHM is an important development in the field of liver surgery, although a further evaluation of its true impact on clinical outcomes is necessary.
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- Atsushi Nanashima
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 8528501, Japan.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 8528501, Japan
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Jakab F, Dede K, Láng I, Bursics A, Mersich T. [Latest indications for hanging manoeuvre in liver surgery]. Magy Seb 2012; 65:407-15. [PMID: 23229032 DOI: 10.1556/maseb.65.2012.6.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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By definition the liver hanging manoeuvre (LHM) means that a slip is passed between the liver parenchyma and the inferior vena cava. It was first published by Belghiti in 200l, and several changes in the indication as well as in the method have been published since then. In parallel, the anatomical and histological basis has been clarified for LHM, too. According to general consensus LHM increases safety and radicality of liver surgery. Initially LHM was applied for removal of huge tumours infiltrating the diaphragm. Authors worked out two modifications for LHM. Tumours / primary or secondary / in segment IVA are sometimes located in close proximity to the median hepatic vein and inferior vena cava , and the resectability of these tumors can determined by the hanging manoeuvre. Tumors in segment VII can be removed by partial resection of vena cava facilitated by LHM. Four patients with LHM are discussed, and based on this limited experience as well as the latest observations from relevant literature the authors claim that LHM increases the safety of resections from segment IVA and VII. Vascular infiltration of the vena cava is always a technical challenge, which can be suspected on preoperative imaging modalities, but in borderline cases only the intraoperative ultrasound and surgical judgment together with LHM would lead to the exact diagnosis and makes the resection possible.
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- Ferenc Jakab
- Uzsoki Utcai Kórház Sebészeti-Érsebészeti Osztály 1145 Budapest Uzsoki u. 29-41.
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