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Granata V, Fusco R, Avallone A, Catalano O, Piccirillo M, Palaia R, Nasti G, Petrillo A, Izzo F. A radiologist's point of view in the presurgical and intraoperative setting of colorectal liver metastases. Future Oncol 2018; 14:2189-2206. [PMID: 30084273 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2018-0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Multidisciplinary management of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer requires in each phase an adequate choice of the most appropriate imaging modality. The first challenging step is liver lesions detection and characterization, using several imaging modality ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance and positron emission tomography. The criteria to establish the metastases resectability have been modified. Not only the lesions number and site but also the functional volume remnant after surgery and the quality of the nontumoral liver must be taken into account. Radiologists should identify the liver functional volume remnant and during liver surgical procedures should collaborate with the surgeon to identify all lesions, including those that disappeared after the therapy, using intraoperative ultrasound with or without contrast medium.
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- Vincenza Granata
- Radiology Division, Istitutonazionale Tumori - IRCCS - Fondazione G Pascale, Napoli, Italia
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- Radiology Division, Istitutonazionale Tumori - IRCCS - Fondazione G Pascale, Napoli, Italia
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- Abdominal Oncology Division, Istitutonazionale Tumori - IRCSS - Fondazione G Pascale, Napoli, Italia
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- Radiology Division, Istitutonazionale Tumori - IRCCS - Fondazione G Pascale, Napoli, Italia
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- Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncology Division, Istitutonazionale Tumori - IRCCS - Fondazione G Pascale, Napoli, Italia
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- Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncology Division, Istitutonazionale Tumori - IRCCS - Fondazione G Pascale, Napoli, Italia
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- Abdominal Oncology Division, Istitutonazionale Tumori - IRCSS - Fondazione G Pascale, Napoli, Italia
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- Radiology Division, Istitutonazionale Tumori - IRCCS - Fondazione G Pascale, Napoli, Italia
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- Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncology Division, Istitutonazionale Tumori - IRCCS - Fondazione G Pascale, Napoli, Italia
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Hilgard P, Dechene A, Canbay A, Herzer K, Schlaak JF, Treichel U, Gassel AM, Baba H, Zoepf T. Mini-laparoscopy is superior in detecting liver cirrhosis and metastases in liver cancer: an over 10-year experience in 1,788 cases. Digestion 2014; 89:156-64. [PMID: 24577116 DOI: 10.1159/000354829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/02/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Mini-laparoscopy has, since its first description in 1998, proven to be a valuable diagnostic method in liver diseases. We re-evaluated the significance of mini-laparoscopy for diagnosis and staging of liver disease and primary liver and bile duct cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS 1,788 consecutive patients who received a diagnostic mini-laparoscopy between 10/1998 and 06/2011 were included in this retrospective cohort study. RESULTS In chronic liver disease, cirrhosis was detected by mini-laparoscopy in 27% of cases. A comparison of microscopic versus macroscopic diagnosis of cirrhosis revealed a sampling error for histology alone of 21%. Macroscopic inspection of the liver surface contributed to the diagnosis of unknown liver diseases in approximately 38%. In patients with bile duct or liver cancer, mini-laparoscopy led to upstaging of the disease in 33 and 23%, respectively. Major complications (bowel perforation and delayed bleeding) occurred in 0.39% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Mini-laparoscopy is a valuable procedure with significant diagnostic impact in known and unknown inflammatory and malignant liver diseases. It can be safely performed even in patients with acute liver failure and severe coagulopathy and the diagnostic value does not differ from diagnostic laparoscopy performed with standard instruments.
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- Philip Hilgard
- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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Dunne DFJ, Gaughran J, Jones RP, McWhirter D, Sutton PA, Malik HZ, Poston GJ, Fenwick SW. Routine staging laparoscopy has no place in the management of colorectal liver metastases. Eur J Surg Oncol 2013; 39:721-5. [PMID: 23618549 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2013.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2013] [Revised: 03/22/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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AIMS Staging laparoscopy has been recommended in the management of patients with colorectal liver metastases prior to hepatectomy in order to reduce the incidence and associated morbidity of futile laparotomies. The utility of staging laparoscopy has not been assessed in patients undergoing CT, PET-CT and MRI as standard preoperative staging. METHODS All patients undergoing attempted open hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases between 1/4/2008 and 31/3/2012 were identified from a prospectively maintained research database. All patients who underwent futile laparotomy were identified, with demographics and operative notes subsequently analysed. RESULTS A total of 274 patients underwent attempted open hepatectomy during the study period. At laparotomy 12 (4.4%) patients were found to have irresectable disease. There were no unifying demographic factors within the patients undergoing futile laparotomy. CONCLUSIONS With modern imaging, the potential yield of staging laparoscopy is low. Staging laparoscopy should not be used routinely, but may have a role in the case of specific clinical concerns.
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- D F J Dunne
- Northwestern Hepatobiliary Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool L9 7AL, United Kingdom.
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Rethy A, Langø T, Mårvik R. Laparoscopic Ultrasound for Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Colorectal Liver Metastasis: An Overview. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2013; 23:135-44. [DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e31828a0b9a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Bickenbach KA, Dematteo RP, Fong Y, Peter Kingham T, Allen PJ, Jarnagin WR, D'Angelica MI. Risk of occult irresectable disease at liver resection for hepatic colorectal cancer metastases: a contemporary analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2012; 20:2029-34. [PMID: 23266582 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-012-2813-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2012] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Traditionally, rates of irresectable disease at laparotomy for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) have ranged from 15 to 70%. Diagnostic laparoscopy has been shown to be effective at preventing nontherapeutic laparotomy in selected patients. The purpose of this study was to analyze the resectability rate and role of diagnostic laparoscopy in a contemporary cohort. METHODS Using a prospectively maintained database, we identified patients who were explored for presumed resectable CRLM. Clinical and pathologic data associated with the finding of irresectable disease were analyzed. RESULTS From 2008-2010, 455 patients were explored. Of these, 35 (7.7%) did not undergo a resection and/or ablation. Of the 35 patients with irresectable disease, 15 (43%) had disease limited to the liver, 17 (49%) had extrahepatic disease (EHD), and 3 (9%) had other reasons precluding resection. Of the whole cohort, 45 patients (9.9%) were found to have EHD, and 27 of these (60%) underwent complete resection or ablation. The only factor associated with irresectable disease was a prior history of EHD, which was present in 29% of those found irresectable versus 13% of those resected (p = 0.022). Diagnostic laparoscopy was performed in 55 patients. Four of these patients had irresectable disease, and three were spared unnecessary laparotomy. Therefore, the yield was 5% and the sensitivity 75%. CONCLUSIONS The finding of irresectable disease is a rare event with modern radiologic assessment and the expansion of indications for resection. Diagnostic laparoscopy has a low yield and should be considered if there is a history of EHD or suspicious findings on preoperative imaging.
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- Kai A Bickenbach
- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, USA
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Hariharan D, Constantinides V, Kocher HM, Tekkis PP. The role of laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasound in the preoperative staging of patients with resectable colorectal liver metastases: a meta-analysis. Am J Surg. 2012;204:84-92. [PMID: 22244586 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2010] [Revised: 07/06/2011] [Accepted: 07/06/2011] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of staging laparoscopy (SL) with laparoscopic ultrasound (LUS) in patients with resectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) remains controversial. METHODS A meta-analysis of all studies (from 1998 to the present) on the effect of SL/LUS in patients with potentially resectable CRLM with respect to alteration in surgical management was performed. RESULTS Twelve studies satisfied the inclusion criteria. A total of 1,047 patients underwent SL/LUS. The true yield of SL/LUS for CRLM was 19% (95% confidence interval [CI], 16%-22%), with a diagnostic odds ratio of 132 (95% CI, 56-310) and an overall sensitivity of 59% (95% CI, 53%-65%). Subgroup analysis for detection of other liver and peritoneal lesions showed a sensitivity of 59% (95% CI, 49%-67%) and 75% (95% CI, 63%-85%) respectively. There was major between-study heterogeneity for all analyses, with no obvious cause revealed by meta-regression. CONCLUSIONS The true benefit of using SL/LUS universally seems limited. It appears more useful as an adjunct in patients when peritoneal disease is suspected.
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Tapper E, Kalb B, Martin DR, Kooby D, Adsay NV, Sarmiento JM. Staging laparoscopy for proximal pancreatic cancer in a magnetic resonance imaging-driven practice: what's it worth? HPB (Oxford) 2011; 13:732-7. [PMID: 21929674 PMCID: PMC3210975 DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-2574.2011.00366.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative imaging is often inadequate in excluding unresectable pancreatic cancer. Accordingly, many groups employ staging laparoscopy (SL), although none have evaluated SL after preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We performed a retrospective, indirect cost-effectiveness analysis of SL after MRI for pancreatic head lesions. METHODS All MRI scans administered for proximal pancreatic cancer between 2004 and 2008 were reviewed and the clinical course of each patient determined. We queried our billing database to render average total costs for all inpatients with proximal pancreatic cancer who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy, palliative bypass or an endoscopic stenting procedure. We then performed an indirect evaluation of the cost of routine SL. RESULTS The average costs of hospitalization for patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy, open palliative bypass and endoscopic palliation were: US$26, 122.43, US$21, 957.18 and US$11, 304.00, respectively. The calculated cost of SL without laparotomy was US$2966.25 or US$1538.61 prior to laparotomy. The calculated cost of treating unresectable disease by outpatient laparoscopy followed by endoscopy was US$5943.17. Routine SL would increase our costs by US$76, 967.46 (3.6%). CONCLUSIONS Staging laparoscopy becomes cost-effective by diverting unresectable patients from operative to endoscopic palliation. Given the paucity of missed metastases on MRI, the yield of SL is marginal and its cost-effectiveness is poor. Future studies should address the utility of SL by both examining this issue prospectively and investigating the cost-effectiveness of endoscopic vs. surgical palliation in a manner that takes account of survival and quality of life data.
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- Elliot Tapper
- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CentreBoston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA, USA
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Rocha FG, D'Angelica M. Treatment of liver colorectal metastases: role of laparoscopy, radiofrequency ablation, and microwave coagulation. J Surg Oncol 2011; 102:968-74. [PMID: 21166000 DOI: 10.1002/jso.21720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Up to 50% of patients with colorectal cancer will develop metastatic disease in the liver. While surgical extirpation remains the best option for long-term survival, several complementary modalities such as laparoscopy, radiofrequency ablation, and microwave coagulation have gained wide acceptance as primary and adjunct therapies for both resectable and unresectable disease. This review will focus on the application and outcome of these techniques in patients with colorectal liver metastases.
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- Flavio G Rocha
- Hepatopancreatobiliary Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10065, USA
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Biondi A, Tropea A, Basile F. Clinical rescue evaluation in laparoscopic surgery for hepatic metastases by colorectal cancer. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2010;20:69-72. [PMID: 20393330 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e3181d83f02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIM Laparoscopy is an increasingly important tool in the staging and treatment for potentially resectable liver metastases. The clinical risk score (CRS) is useful in selecting patients for diagnostic laparoscopy before planning resection of colorectal metastases. This study evaluates the effect of staging laparoscopy (SL) combined with CRS. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2004 to December 2007, CRS evaluation and SL were performed in 65 consecutive patients with colorectal metastases, before planned open-exploration and resection. Patients were assigned to a CRS, which is based on 5 factors related to the primary tumor and the hepatic disease. This study was aimed at recognizing occult unresectable metastases, by combining laparoscopy and CRS. RESULTS Only 62 patients had a complete SL examination (3 were excluded for dense adhesions). A group of 24 patients was identified as unresectable, and 38 patients as resectable. In the latter group, 3 patients directly had laparoscopic treatment. In all, 38 patients underwent laparotomy (35 resectable, and 3 patients with dense adhesions that could not have a complete laparoscopic treatment).Resection was carried out in 30 of 38 (78.9%) cases, and the remaining 21% gave false-negative results. In all, there were 32 of 65 (49.2%) unresectable patients, and 75% of them were recognized by SL. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopy identified the majority of patients with occult unresectable disease, improved resectability, and it should be a routine in patients being considered for potentially curative hepatic resection. The CRS, earlier shown to predict survival after hepatic resection, identifies high-risk patients, who are most likely to benefit from laparoscopy, and may improve resource utilization.
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Voermans RP, Sheppard B, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Fockens P, Faigel DO. Comparison of Transgastric NOTES and laparoscopic peritoneoscopy for detection of peritoneal metastases. Ann Surg 2009; 250:255-9. [PMID: 19638914 DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e3181ae6d9d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transgastric peritoneoscopy (TGP) may be a future alternative to the diagnostic laparoscopy (LAP). OBJECTIVE To create a model of peritoneal metastases for development of TGP and to employ this model to compare TGP to LAP. METHODS Small beads were stapled in porcine peritoneal cavities to simulate metastases. Using a noninferiority design a sample size of 64 beads was determined, which were divided over 12 animals. Randomization was performed for number and location of beads. LAP was performed by one of 2 blinded surgeons. TGP was then performed in the same pig using either standard endoscopic accessories (TGP-s) or a specially designed toolkit (TGP-t) in randomized order by 1 of 2 blinded endoscopists. Primary outcome was number of beads found and touched during peritoneoscopy. RESULTS Locations of beads included: abdominal peritoneum (14 beads), diaphragm (11), surface of liver and hepatoduodenal ligament (32), and miscellaneous sites (7). LAP detected 61 beads (yield = 95%), TGP-s 40 beads (63%), and TGP-t 40 beads (63%). TGP-s and TGP-t were both inferior in comparison with LAP (P = 0.8465 and P = 0.7440 respectively). TGP-s and TGP-t were similar in number, distribution and time to detect beads. TGP was superior for detecting beads on the abdominal and diaphragmatic peritoneum than for the liver, namely TGP-s: 23/25 (92%) versus 12/32 (38%) (P < 0.001); TGP-t: 25/25 (100%) versus 11/32 (34%) (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION In this first prospective, blinded, comparative trial TGP was inferior to LAP for the detection of simulated metastases. Future development for NOTES peritoneoscopy should focus on improved access to the region of the liver and enhanced endoscopic optics and performance.
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Voermans RP, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Bemelman WA, Fockens P. Feasibility of transgastric and transcolonic natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery peritoneoscopy combined with intraperitoneal EUS. Gastrointest Endosc 2009; 69:e61-7. [PMID: 19481644 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2008] [Accepted: 01/23/2009] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND If natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) peritoneoscopy is to become an alternative to diagnostic laparoscopy, NOTES peritoneoscopy must be comparable to laparoscopy in its diagnostic accuracy. OBJECTIVE To assess the feasibility of transgastric (TG) and transcolonic (TC) NOTES peritoneoscopy combined with intraperitoneal EUS. DESIGN Twelve nonsurvival experiments on 6 female pigs. SETTING Animal laboratory. PATIENTS Six 35- to 40-kg female pigs. INTERVENTIONS Randomization was performed to determine the order of approach (TG or TC as first procedure). After peritoneal access, systematic peritoneoscopy was performed according to a preassessed list of 12 locations considered clinically important. For each visualized location, 1 point was scored and 1 point added if it was touched as well, leading to a maximum score of 24 points. Subsequently, the endoscope was exchanged for a linear EUS-scope. The percentage of visualization of the 4 sections of the liver was recorded (0, not visible; 1, 33%; 2, 66%; 3, 100%; maximum score, 12 points). After withdrawal, the protocol was repeated by using the second natural orifice (TG or TC). MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Extent of adequate visualization of diagnostic peritoneoscopy and intraperitoneal EUS measured by a preassessed record form. RESULTS Access was achieved without difficulties at all 12 sites. TG peritoneoscopy resulted in a median of 23 points (range 20-24) via the TC approach. A maximum of 24 points was recorded in all pigs (P = .102). TG-EUS resulted in a median of 11 points (range 6-12) and TC-EUS in a median of 12 points (range 8-12) (P = .317). LIMITATION Lack of objective landmarks for EUS. CONCLUSIONS TG and TC NOTES peritoneoscopy combined with intraperitoneal EUS is technically feasible. Furthermore, NOTES peritoneoscopy and intraperitoneal EUS seem to result in adequate visualization of the peritoneal cavity and liver, respectively.
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- Rogier P Voermans
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Mortensen MB, Fristrup C, Ainsworth A, Pless T, Larsen M, Nielsen H, Hovendal C. Laparoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy in upper gastrointestinal tract cancer patients. Surg Endosc 2009; 23:2738-42. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-009-0481-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2008] [Revised: 02/19/2009] [Accepted: 03/18/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This paper presents an update of the role of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in gastrointestinal malignancy. A review of indications, surgical technique, and radicality of laparoscopy in the field of gastrointestinal cancer surgery is discussed. The feasibility and safety of laparoscopic procedures are compared with established and implemented standards in the diagnosis and treatment of oncological disorders. It is important to appreciate that only the "access" is different with all its attendant advantages. The use of laparoscopy in tumor staging and palliative and curative resection is evaluated on review of the literature, and special indications for a laparoscopic approach in gastrointestinal malignancy in different organs are discussed. In conclusion, MIS is safe and feasible, with many short-term advantages; long-term results should be further assessed in randomized controlled studies. Until the outcomes of such studies are available MIS for malignant disease should be performed by experienced surgeons in specialized centers.
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- Fawaz Chikh Torab
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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Fibrin glue has been shown to be a highly effective adjuvant in surgical repair. We present the case of a 14-year-old boy, who was operated on a right side abdominal neuroblastoma at the age of 4 years. The regular follow-up examinations later on were uneventful; however after 10 years, focal lesions were observed on the surface of the liver, which were confirmed by computer tomograms. To rule out further malignancy and histologically investigate the lesions, laparoscopic biopsy of the affected sites of the liver was performed. After obtaining the biopsy samples, the sites were sealed with fibrin glue using the special laparoscopic spray applicator head. The spray technique of sealing liver biopsy sites was found to be more effective and economical than the traditional technique of fibrin glue application. The advantages of spray application for parenchymatous organ intervention in the laparoscopic setting have been elaborated.
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Santambrogio R, Opocher E, Montorsi M. Laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma: A critical review from the surgeon's perspective. J Ultrasound 2008; 11:1-7. [PMID: 23396827 DOI: 10.1016/j.jus.2007.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The treatment of choice for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is surgical resection but only a small percentage of patients are operative candidates. Percutaneous radiofrequency interstitial thermal ablation (RFA) has proved to be effective in the treatment of unresectable HCC. However, there is a sub-group of patients who may benefit from a laparoscopic rather than a percutaneous approach. Laparoscopic RFA offers the combined advantages of improved tumor staging based on the intracorporeal ultrasound examination and safer access to liver lesions that are difficult or impossible to treat with a percutaneous approach. The aim of our review was to evaluate the advantages and limitations of the laparoscopic approach, according to the criteria of evidence-based medicine. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic RFA of HCC proved to be a safe and effective technique, at least in terms of the short- and mid-term results. This technique may be indicated in selected cases of HCC when percutaneous RFA is very difficult or contraindicated.
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- R Santambrogio
- Department of Surgery, Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University of Milan, Ospedale San Paolo, Milan, Italy
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Dede K, Mersich T, Nagy P, Baranyai Z, Zaránd A, Ifj Besznyák I, Faludi S, Jakab F. [The role of laparoscopy assessing the resectability of hepatic malignancies]. Magy Seb 2007; 60:248-52. [PMID: 17984015 DOI: 10.1556/maseb.60.2007.5.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Regarding the prognosis of hepatic malignancies, surgical resection can provide a 40% 5-year survival, however liver transplantation (OLTX) shows even better results. Unfortunately, many patients have non-resectable disease due to either the number and the position of the tumours or its distant spread. It is relatively frequent that it turns out only at the time of the surgical exploration that the patient is inoperable. Hence, in addition to preoperative clinical evaluation and imaging, laparoscopy can be valuable in further staging and assessment of resectability in selected cases. METHODS AND PATIENTS 310 patients underwent hepatic resection between 1 January 2000 and 31 March 2006. A retrospective analysis was carried out of 39 patients, who underwent laparoscopy prior to the planned hepatectomy. 22 patients (56%) were diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), while 17 patients (44%) had hepatic metastases. RESULTS Altogether 70% of the patients were found to have non-resectable tumour on laparoscopy. However, when these patients underwent laparotomy, non-resectable disease was found in 50% of them. Laparoscopy was helpful to demonstrate non-resectability of the tumour when carcinosis peritonei or multifocal lesions were present, but central or venous invasion could not be assessed adequately with this technique. CONCLUSION Laparoscopy can be an important component of the preoperative staging of malignant hepatic tumours. Further, it can help to avoid unnecessary laparotomies. However, this procedure is recommended in selected patients only, and its general use is not indicated.
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- Kristóf Dede
- Fovárosi Onkormányzat Uzsoki utcai Kórház, Sebészeti-Ersebészeti Osztály, 1145 Budapest, Uzsoki u. 29.
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The presence of extrahepatic disease has a great effect on the management of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in the liver. FDG-PET scanning is currently the most sensitive way of detecting extrahepatic metastases in such patients. This is supported by 10 studies, which show that FDG-PET scan will discover extrahepatic disease in about one in six patients who have completed standard imaging. Staging laparoscopy is another means of detecting extrahepatic disease. Its role remains undefined especially in patients who have had FDG-PET scans. It should probably be restricted to patients with high clinical risk scores. In terms of treatment, patients with recurrence at the primary colorectal site as well as resectable liver metastases appear to benefit from resection of both sites provided that R0 resections can be obtained. Resection of involved hepatic pedicle lymph nodes in patients with resectable liver metastases is associated with poor outcome. The situation regarding patients with peritoneal and liver metastases bears a strong resemblance to that of primary site recurrence and liver metastases. Very acceptable survival can be expected if the peritoneal disease can be eradicated. Information regarding treatment of lung and liver metastases is the most complete of any of these areas. Good results may be expected if all the disease can be cleared. Caution is required in interpreting claims of good survival when study numbers are small and confidence intervals of data are not provided.
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- Yolanda Y L Yang
- The Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser, South San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Hong Jin Kim
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, USA
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Patients with metastatic disease from colorectal cancer are now living twice as long as they were one decade ago. With this increasing life expectancy, we are beginning to see these patients strive for an acceptable and improved quality of life. Medical advances have led to unanswered questions regarding the role of surgery in metastatic colorectal cancer. Despite the increasing application of laparoscopy for primary treatment of colorectal cancer, the appropriate role for laparoscopy in patients with stage IV disease has yet to be defined. This review addresses this topic and suggests treatment algorithms for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. While unresectable, metastatic colorectal cancer remains incurable at the current time, continued advances will inevitably challenge this presumption and it is crucial to outline the role of laparoscopy in this patient population.
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- Bradley J Champagne
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-5047, USA
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Laparoscopic ultrasound exploration has significantly augmented the range of minimally invasive surgery. In particular it is essential for 3D exploration of the abdomen for staging. Beyond its diagnostic, purposes laparoscopic ultrasound is gaining importance for intraoperative therapeutic support, e. g. imaging of the biliary tree during laparoscopic surgery of the bile duct and for navigation during radio-frequency ablative or resective interventions on the liver and other parenchymatous organs. Compared to other imaging procedures, sonography has still the highest potential for further development. The most progress can be expected in navigated ultrasound.
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- D Wilhelm
- Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, München, Deutschland
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Mortensen FV, Zogovic S, Nabipour M, Tønner Nielsen D, Pahle E, Rokkjaer M, Jensen L. Diagnostic laparoscopy and ultrasonography for colorectal liver metastases. Scand J Surg 2006; 95:172-5. [PMID: 17066612 DOI: 10.1177/145749690609500308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS To evaluate diagnostic laparoscopy (DL) and laparoscopic ultrasonography (LUS) in the diagnostic workout of patients with colorectal liver metastases, who were considered to have resectable disease after multi detector computed tomography (MDCT). MATERIAL AND METHODS The medical records of 45 patients, 22M/23F, mean age 62.0 (+/-10.6), who were considered to have resectable liver metastases after CT-scan, were analysed. RESULTS DL and LUS could not be performed in 7 patients (16%) because of adhesions. Unresectable disease was detected by DL in 3 patients (7%), in all cases due to carcinosis. Additional lesions in the liver were detected by DL in 2 cases (4%), none of these making the patient unresectable. LUS showed additional lesions in 3 patients (7%), which in one case (2%) made the patient unresectable. None of the patients in the present study experienced adverse effects to DL or LUS. CONCLUSION DL and LUS, due to the low efficacy with regard to avoid unnecessary laparotomies and the relative high failure rate because of adhesions, should not be a routine part of the diagnostic work out in patients with colo-rectal liver metastases.
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- F V Mortensen
- Department of Surgery L, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
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Nag S, DeHaan M, Scruggs G, Mayr N, Martin EW. Long-term follow-up of patients of intrahepatic malignancies treated with iodine-125 brachytherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2005; 64:736-44. [PMID: 16274935 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2005.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2005] [Revised: 08/21/2005] [Accepted: 08/22/2005] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE We investigated the role of intraoperative iodine-125 (125I) brachytherapy as a treatment option for unresectable primary and metastatic liver tumors. METHODS AND MATERIALS Between 1989 and 2002, 64 patients with unresectable or residual disease after surgical resection for intrahepatic malignancies underwent 160-Gy permanent 125I brachytherapy. RESULTS The median length of follow-up was 13.2 years. The overall 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year actuarial intrahepatic local control rates were 44%, 22%, and 22%, respectively, with a median time to liver recurrence of 9 months (95% CI, 6-12 months). The 5-year actuarial intrahepatic control was higher for patients with solitary metastasis (38%) than for those with multiple metastases (6%, p = 0.04). The 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year actuarial overall survival rates were 73%, 23%, and 5%, respectively (median, 20 months; 95% CI, 16-24; longest survival, 7.5 years). Overall survival was higher for patients with smaller-volume implants (p = 0.003) and for patients without prior liver resection (p = 0.002). No mortality occurred. Radiation-related complications were minimal. CONCLUSIONS For select patients with unresectable primary and metastatic liver tumors for whom curative surgical resection is not an option, 125I brachytherapy is a safe and effective alternative to other locally ablative techniques and can provide long-term local control and increased survival.
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- Subir Nag
- Department of Radiation Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Poon RTP. Role of minimally invasive surgery for hepatobiliary malignancies. Surgical Practice 2005. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-1633.2005.00262.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common digestive malignancy, remains a challenge. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of performing laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasound with local anesthesia as a diagnostic procedure in HCC. Laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasound with local anesthesia was performed in the gastrointestinal endoscopy unit in three patients diagnosed of HCC. Endoscopy staged diffuse liver disease. Laparoscopic ultrasonography identified all liver tumors not visible during endoscopy and guided needle biopsy in one case. No complications happened. In conclusion, laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasound, performed as a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure can be a safe and very promising tool in planning therapy of HCC.
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- Mariano Gómez-Rubio
- Department of Digestive Diseases, Getafe University Hospital, Carretera de Toledo Km 12 500, 28905 Getafe, Madrid, Spain.
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Rau B, Hünerbein M. Diagnostische Laparoskopie bei malignen Tumoren. Visc Med 2005. [DOI: 10.1159/000083235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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