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Evoli LP, Amato L, Renzi C, Valeri M, Capone O, Giuliani N, Cesari M, Contine A. Laparoscopic mechanical latero-lateral oesophagojejunostomy after total gastrectomy for cancer in the elderly: technical notes and results. Minerva Surg 2021; 77:35-40. [PMID: 34160170 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5691.21.08798-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The realization of a oesophagojejunostomy is a critical step in total gastrectomy. Several techniques based on a Roux-En-Y restoration of gastrointestinal continuity were described with similar results. We here report our laparoscopic experience in intracorporeal oesophagojejunostomy. METHODS Adults who underwent laparoscopic total gastrectomy for cancer with laterolateral (functional termino-terminal) Roux en Y intracorporeal oesophagojejunostomy with linear stapler from January 2014 to December 2018 were included. Demographics, intra and postoperative outcomes including 30-day readmissions and mortality were considered. RESULTS 32 patients were included. Nodal dissection D1's were 16. Median operative time was 280'. median blood loss was 200 mL. Fluid oral intake is usually resumed on the second postoperative day and soft solid diet is started on the third postoperative day. Three patients had minimal anastomotic leakage and they underwent Non Operative Management. Median postoperative stay was 8.5 days. CONCLUSIONS This technique may improve the ergonomics of oesophagojejunostomy creation. The procedure is suitable for experienced laparoscopic surgeons.
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- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Policlinico Universitario di Roma PTV, Rome, Italy
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- Città di Castello Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Città di Castello, Italy
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- Città di Castello Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Città di Castello, Italy
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- Città di Castello Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Città di Castello, Italy
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Cirocchi R, Mercurio I, Nazzaro C, De Sol A, Boselli C, Rettagliata G, Vanacore N, Santoro A, Mascagni D, Renzi C, Lancia M, Suadoni F, Zanghì G, Palumbo P, Bruzzone P, Tellan G, Fedeli P, Marsilio F, D'Andrea V. Dermatome Mapping Test in the analysis of anatomo-clinical correlations after inguinal hernia repair. BMC Surg 2020; 20:319. [PMID: 33287793 PMCID: PMC7720581 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00988-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Nerve identification is recommended in inguinal hernia repair to reduce or avoid postoperative pain. The aim of this prospective observational study was to identify nerve prevalence and find a correlation between neuroanatomy and chronic neuropathic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP) after 6 months. Material A total of 115 patients, who underwent inguinal hernia mesh repair (Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair) between July 2018 and January 2019, were included in this prospective observational study. The mean age and BMI respectively resulted 64 years and 25.8 with minimal inverse distribution of BMI with respect to age. Most of the hernias were direct (59.1%) and of medium dimension (47.8%). Furthermore, these patients were undergoing Dermatome Mapping Test in preoperatively and postoperatively 6 months evaluation. Results Identification rates of the iliohypogastric (IH), ilioinguinal (II) and genitofemoral (GF) nerves were 72.2%, 82.6% and 48.7% respectively. In the analysis of nerve prevalence according to BMI, the IH was statistically significant higher in patients with BMI < 25 than BMI ≥ 25 P (< 0.05). After inguinal hernia mesh repair, 8 patients (6.9%) had chronic postoperative neuropathic inguinal pain after 6 months. The CPIP prevailed at II/GF dermatome. The relation between the identification/neurectomy of the II nerve and chronic postoperative inguinal pain after 6 months was not significant (P = 0.542). Conclusion The anatomy of inguinal nerve is very heterogeneous and for this reason an accurate knowledge of these variations is needed during the open mesh repair of inguinal hernias. The new results of our analysis is the statistically significant higher IH nerve prevalence in patients with BMI < 25; probably the identification of inguinal nerve is more complex in obese patients. In the chronic postoperative inguinal pain, the II nerve may have a predominant role in determining postoperative long-term symptoms. Dermatome Mapping Test in an easy and safe method for preoperative and postoperative 6 months evaluation of groin pain. The most important evidence of our analysis is that the prevalence of chronic pain is higher when the nerves were not identified.
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- Roberto Cirocchi
- Department of Surgical Science, University of Perugia, Piazza dell' Università 1, 06100, Perugia, Italy.,Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Perugia, Piazza dell' Università 1, 06100, Perugia, Italy. .,Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,General Surgery and Day Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria Terni, Via Tristano Di Joannuccio, 05100, Terni, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,General Surgery and Day Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria Terni, Via Tristano Di Joannuccio, 05100, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Perugia, Piazza dell' Università 1, 06100, Perugia, Italy.,Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Perugia, Piazza dell' Università 1, 06100, Perugia, Italy.,Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Perugia, Piazza dell' Università 1, 06100, Perugia, Italy.,Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Perugia, Piazza dell' Università 1, 06100, Perugia, Italy.,Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,Department of Surgery, Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele University Hospital-General Surgery and Oncology Unit, University of Catania, Catania, Sicily, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,Dipartimento Di Chirurgia Generale E Specialistica "Paride Stefanini", Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,Department of Emergency and Acceptance, Critical Areas and Trauma, "Umberto I" University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,Legal Medicine, School of Law, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,General Surgery and Day Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria Terni, Via Tristano Di Joannuccio, 05100, Terni, Italy
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- Inguinal NerveWorking Group, Terni, Italy.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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Ruscelli P, Gemini A, Rimini M, Santella S, Candelari R, Rosati M, Paci E, Marconi V, Renzi C, Commissari R, Cirocchi R, Santoro A, D’Andrea V, Parisi A. The role of grade of injury in non-operative management of blunt hepatic and splenic trauma: Case series from a multicenter experience. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16746. [PMID: 31464904 PMCID: PMC6736468 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This retrospective study shows the results of a 2 years application of a clinical pathway concerning the indications to NOM based on the patient's hemodynamic answer instead of on the injury grade of the lesions.We conducted a retrospective study applied on a patient's cohort, admitted in "Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti of Ancona" and in the Digestive and Emergency Surgery Department of the Santa Maria of Terni hospital between September 2015 and December 2017, all affected by blunt abdominal trauma, involving liver, spleen or both of them managed conservatively. Patients were divided into 3 main groups according to their hemodynamic response to a fluid administration: stable (group A), transient responder (group B) and unstable (group C). Management of patients was performed according to specific institutional pathway, and only patients from category A and B were treated conservatively regardless of the injury grade of lesions.From October 2015 to December 2017, a total amount of 111 trauma patients were treated with NOM. Each patient underwent CT scan at his admission. No contrast pooling was found in 50 pts. (45.04%). Contrast pooling was found in 61 patients (54.95%). The NOM overall outcome resulted in success in 107 patients (96.4%). NOM was successful in 100% of cases of liver trauma patients and was successful in 94.7% of splenic trauma patients (72/76). NOM failure occurred in 4 patients (5.3%) treated for spleen injuries. All these patients received splenectomy: in 1 case to treat pseudoaneurysm, (AAST, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, grade of injury II), in 2 cases because of re-bleeding (AAST grade of injury IV) and in the remaining case was necessary to stop monitoring spleen because the patient should undergo to orthopedic procedure to treat pelvis fracture (AAST grade of injury II).Non-operative management for blunt hepatic and splenic lesions in stable or stabilizable patients seems to be the choice of treatment regardless of the grade of lesions according to the AAST Organ Injury Scale.
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- Paolo Ruscelli
- Emergency Surgery Unit, Torrette Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Conca 71, Torrette, Ancona
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, St. Maria Hospital, Viale Tristano di Joannuccio, Terni
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, Torrette Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Conca 71, Torrette, Ancona
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, Torrette Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Conca 71, Torrette, Ancona
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, Torrette Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Conca 71, Torrette, Ancona
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, Torrette Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Conca 71, Torrette, Ancona
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, Torrette Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Conca 71, Torrette, Ancona
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, Torrette Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Conca 71, Torrette, Ancona
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Perugia, Piazza dell’Università 1, Perugia
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- Department of Emergency, St. Maria Hospital, Viale Tristano di Joannuccio, Terni
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Perugia, Piazza dell’Università 1, Perugia
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, St. Maria Hospital, Viale Tristano di Joannuccio, Terni
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Gioia S, Lancia M, Cirocchi R, Suadoni F, Franceschetto L, Santoro A, Palumbo P, Boselli C, Barberini F, Covarelli P, Renzi C, Carlini L. Retained sponges in abdomen: an analysis of the judgments of the Italian Supreme Court. G Chir 2019; 40:290-297. [PMID: 32011979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The administration of justice in Italy includes first, second and third instance. The first and second instances are represented by the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal: these are judgment of Romamerit. The court of last appeal for both the civil and the criminal jurisdiction is the Court of Cassation, the Italian Supreme Court. It is a court of legitimacy that should provide for a consistent and uniform interpretation of the law and that only on points of law, not on factual evidence. The Court of Cassation can confirm the sentence of second instance, can dismiss it without referral, can deciding and closing the trial definitively, or dismiss it referring the case to the judge of merit that must decide according to the principles set out in the legitimacy. The aim of this study is to analyze the Supreme Cassation Court's judgments on the legal proceedings about retained sponges in abdomen.
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Cirocchi R, D'Andrea V, Lauro A, Renzi C, Henry BM, Tomaszewski KA, Rende M, Lancia M, Carlini L, Gioia S, Randolph J. The absence of the common hepatic artery and its implications for surgical practice: Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgeon 2019; 17:172-185. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ruscelli P, Renzi C, Polistena A, Sanguinetti A, Avenia N, Popivanov G, Cirocchi R, Lancia M, Gioia S, Tabola R. Clinical signs of retroperitoneal abscess from colonic perforation: Two case reports and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e13176. [PMID: 30407351 PMCID: PMC6250550 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000013176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Retroperitoneal colonic perforation is a rare cause of retroperitoneal abscess. It presents, more frequently in frail elderly patients, with heterogeneous signs and symptoms which hamper the clinical diagnosis. Subcutaneous emphysema with pneumomediastinum and iliopsoas muscle abscess are unusual signs. Colonic retroperitoneal perforation may be consequent to diverticulitis or locally advanced colon cancer. Due to the anatomy of the retroperitoneal space and different physiopathology, diverticular perforation may present with air and pus collection; on the other hand perforated colon cancer may cause groin mass and psoas abscess. We reported 2 cases of colonic retroperitoneal perforation from diverticulitis and locally advanced colon cancer, respectively. Aim of this report is to improve differential diagnosis based on clinical signs. PATIENTS' CONCERNS A 71-year-old man presented with pain in his left side, fatigue, fever, nausea, massive subcutaneous emphysema of the neck, and Blumberg sign in the left iliac fossa. A 67-year-old man presented with abdominal pain, sub-occlusion, left groin mass, left groin, and lower limb pain during walking, negative Blumberg sign. DIAGNOSIS In the first patient the computerized tomography revealed pneumoperitoneum, gas in the mesosigma, pneumomediastinum, wall thickening of the descending colon, and retroperitoneal collection from diverticular perforation. In the second patient abdominal CT scan found thickening of the sigmoid colon adherent to the iliopsoas and fluid collection. INTERVENTIONS In the first patient, a left hemicolectomy extending to the transverse colon, followed by a toilette and debridement of the retroperitoneum were performed. In the second patient, tumor of descending colon perforated in the retroperitoneum with iliopsoas abscess was treated with left hemicolectomy and a drainage of the abscess. OUTCOMES The first patient underwent right colectomy with ileostomy in the 7 postoperative day for large bowel necrosis. He died of sepsis 2 days after. The second patient had regular postoperative and he is still alive. LESSONS The spread of retroperitoneal abscess in complicated colonic diverticulitis is different from that in advanced colonic cancer. The former can present with a subcutaneous emphysema, the latter with a groin mass. Hence a thorough clinical examination and radiological studies are needed to diagnose these conditions.
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- Paolo Ruscelli
- Emergency Surgery Unit, Torrette Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona
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- General Surgery and Surgical Specialties Unit, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- General Surgery and Surgical Specialties Unit, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Military Medical Academy-Sofia, Department of Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria Terni, Legal Medicine, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria Terni, Legal Medicine, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Department and Clinic of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Medical University, Wroclaw. Poland
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Zhou Y, Abel G, Hamilton W, Pritchard-Jones K, Gross C, Walter F, Renzi C, Johnson S, McPhail S, Elliss-Brookes L, Lyratzopoulos G. Defining, Measuring and Preventing the Diagnosis of Cancer as an Emergency: A Critical Review of Current Evidence. J Glob Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.45300] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Many patients with cancer are diagnosed through an emergency presentation, which is associated with inferior clinical and patient-reported outcomes compared with those of patients who are diagnosed electively or through screening. Reducing the proportion of patients with cancer who are diagnosed as emergencies is, therefore, desirable; however, the optimal means of achieving this aim are uncertain owing to the involvement of different tumor, patient and health-care factors, often in combination. Methods: We searched the literature to identify all population-based studies that examined emergency presentation as a diagnosis or independent variable. Results: Most relevant evidence relates to patients with colorectal or lung cancer in a few economically developed countries, and defines emergency presentations contextually (that is, whether patients presented to emergency health-care services and/or received emergency treatment shortly before their diagnosis) as opposed to clinically (whether patients presented with life-threatening manifestations of their cancer). Consistent inequalities in the risk of emergency presentations by patient characteristics and cancer type have been described, but limited evidence is available on whether, and how, such presentations can be prevented. Evidence on patients' symptoms and health-care use before presentation as an emergency is sparse. Conclusion: In this review, we describe the extent, causes and implications of a diagnosis of cancer following an emergency presentation, and provide recommendations for public health and health-care interventions, and research efforts aimed at addressing this underresearched aspect of cancer diagnosis.
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- Y. Zhou
- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Ruscelli P, Popivanov G, Tabola R, Polistena A, Sanguinetti A, Avenia N, Renzi C, Cirocchi R, Ursi P, Fingerhut A. Modified Paul-Mikulicz jejunostomy in frail geriatric patients undergoing emergency small bowel resection. MINERVA CHIR 2018; 74:121-125. [PMID: 29795063 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4733.18.07714-3] [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: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Proximal or extended bowel resections are sometimes necessary during emergency surgery of the small bowel and call for creating a high small bowel stomy as a part of damage control surgery. Secondary restoration of intestinal continuity in the frail geriatric patient, further weakened by subsequent severe malabsorption may be prohibitive. METHODS Six patients underwent emergency small bowel resection for proximal jejunal disease (83.3% high-grade adhesive SBO and 16.7% jejunal diverticulitis complicated with perforation). With the intention to avoid end jejunostomy and the need for repeat laparotomy for bowel continuity restoration we modified the classic Paul-Mikulicz jejunostomy. RESULTS The postoperative course was uneventful in four patients whose general condition improved considerably. At six-month follow-up, neither patients required parenteral nutrition. CONCLUSIONS This modified stoma can have the advantage of allowing a partial passage of the enteric contents, reducing the degree of malabsorption, and rendering jejunostomy reversal easy to perform later.
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- Paolo Ruscelli
- Unit of Emergency Surgery, Torrette Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Military Medical Academy-Sofia, Clinic of Endoscopic, Endocrine Surgery and Coloproctology, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department and Clinic of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Unit of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Biochemical Sciences, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Biochemical Sciences, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy -
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Section for Surgical Research, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Ursi P, Santoro A, Gemini A, Arezzo A, Pironi D, Renzi C, Cirocchi R, Di Matteo FM, Maturo A, D'Andrea V, Sagar J. Comparison of outcomes following intersphincteric resection vs low anterior resection for low rectal cancer: a systematic review. G Chir 2018; 39:123-142. [PMID: 29923482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Low Rectal Anterior Resection (LAR) is challenging when anal canal mucosa and/or internal sphincter are involved by very low tumors. In these cases, Intersphincteric resection (ISR) with the removal of the internal sphincter is designed to increase the distal margin of resection, thus preserving the external sphincter and pubo-rectalis muscle complex. Aim is to compare results after ISR with those of LAR, including subgroup analysis of open, laparoscopic and robotic ISR. METHODS Studies published from January 1991 to January 2017 describing ISR and comparing results with LAR in adults were included irrespective of the technique. Tumor and surgical characteristics, clinical, functional and oncological results were collected. RESULTS 25 non-randomized studies were included. Postoperative mortality ranged between 0% and 2.3%. The hospital stay ranged from 5 days to 40 days, lower in robotic ISR group if compared with laparoscopic ISR. Patients avoiding permanent stoma with ISR accept a lower continence level as satisfactory. Furthermore, anorectal function after ISR often tends to improve. ISR and LAR presented not statistically significant differences. Oncological outcomes were not statistically different Morbidity, blood loss and need for blood transfusions were lower in the laparoscopic ISR if compared with open approach. CONCLUSIONS Morbidity could more frequently affect open ISR if compared with laparoscopic ISR. Functional outcomes were influenced by neoadjuvant CRT, but not by the surgical approach of reconstruction, while were positively influenced by partial ISR with respect to total ISR.
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Cirocchi R, Grassi V, De Sol A, Renzi C, Parisi A, Parisi G, Avenia N, Mecarelli V. Diagnostic, therapeutic and health-care management protocol for major abdominal trauma at the "Santa Maria" Hospital of Terni. Analysis of the results after two years. Ann Ital Chir 2018; 89:540-551. [PMID: 30665224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Trauma is the fourth leading cause of death and is more common in people under 45 age. Abdominal trauma is cause of death in 7-10% of traumatized patients. Aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the diagnostic, therapeutic and health-care management protocol for major abdominal trauma. METHODS A prospective study called DGR Azienda Ospedaliera S. Maria Terni n. 159. was registered on February 2014. Patients with abdominal major trauma admitted at Santa Maria Hospital of Terni from January 2015 to December 2016 were considered in this paper. Patients' demographics, comorbidities, application of the operative and non operative management (OM-NOM), Mortality, effectiveness of diagnostics were investigated. RESULTS The most of the patients were the elderly. Staff members were compliant and operated in conformity to the protocol for abdominal trauma. Non operative management (NOM) was performed in 63% of patients, according to data from the literature. On the other hand data with respect to the performing of diagnostic examinations as Focused assessment with ultrasonography for trauma (FAST), chest X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT) were discordant with literature. No patient underwent damage control surgery (DCS). Number of missed injuries (3.3%) and overall (13.3%), daily and weekend mortality were similar to those from the available literature. In our experience, the best results were found regarding the sensitivity of the FAST and CT in unstable and stable patients respectively, and the lower incidence of: NOM failure (NOM 0%, NOM plus endovascular treatment 14.4%) , mortality in stable patients (2.3%) and night mortality (5%). CONCLUSIONS Despite the application of trauma protocol at Terni Hospital has been effective it can be further improved. KEY WORDS Diagnostic, Emergency surgery, Major Abdominal Trauma, Therapeutic and health-care management protocol.
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Tamburrino D, Partelli S, Renzi C, Crippa S, Muffatti F, Perali C, Parisi A, Randolph J, Fusai GK, Cirocchi R, Falconi M. Systematic review and meta-analysis on laparoscopic pancreatic resections for neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs). Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 11:65-73. [PMID: 27781493 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2017.1253473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [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: 01/08/2023]
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The safety of laparoscopic resections (LPS) of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs) has been well established in the literature. Areas covered: Studies conducted between January 2003 and December 2015 that reported on LPS and open surgery (OPS) were reviewed. The primary outcomes were the rate of post-operative complications and the length of hospital stay (LoS) after laparoscopic and open surgical resection. The rate of recurrence was the secondary outcome. Eleven studies were included with a total of 907 pancreatic resections for PNENs, of whom, 298 (32.8%) underwent LPS and 609 (67.2%) underwent open surgery. LPS resulted in a significantly shorter LoS (p < 0.0001) and lower blood loss (p < 0.0001). The meta-analysis did not show any significant difference in the pancreatic fistula rate, recurrence rate or post-operative mortality between the two groups. Expert commentary: LPS is a safe approach even for PNENs and it is associated with a shorter LoS.
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- Domenico Tamburrino
- a HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery , Royal Free Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust , London , UK
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- b Pancreatic surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center - IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute , 'Vita e Salute' University , Milan , Italy
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- c Department of General and Oncologic Surgery , University of Perugia, St. Mary's Hospital , Terni , Italy
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- b Pancreatic surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center - IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute , 'Vita e Salute' University , Milan , Italy
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- b Pancreatic surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center - IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute , 'Vita e Salute' University , Milan , Italy
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- b Pancreatic surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center - IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute , 'Vita e Salute' University , Milan , Italy
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- d Department of Digestive Surgery , University of Perugia, St. Mary's Hospital , Terni , Italy
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- e Tift College of Education , Mercer University , Atlanta , GA , USA
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- a HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery , Royal Free Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust , London , UK
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- c Department of General and Oncologic Surgery , University of Perugia, St. Mary's Hospital , Terni , Italy
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- b Pancreatic surgery Unit, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center - IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute , 'Vita e Salute' University , Milan , Italy
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Grassi V, Desiderio J, Cacurri A, Gemini A, Renzi C, Corsi A, Barillaro I, Parisi A. A rare case of perforation of the subhepatic appendix by a toothpick in a patient with intestinal malrotation: laparoscopic approach. G Chir 2016; 37:158-161. [PMID: 27938532 DOI: 10.11138/gchir/2016.37.4.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Foreign body ingestion is not an uncommon problem in clinical practice. While most ingested foreign bodies pass uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract, sharp foreign bodies such as toothpicks should cause intestinal perforation. We reported the case of a perforation of the appendix caused by a toothpick, which also pierced the liver without hepatic damages, in a male with an intestinal malrotation and subhepatic appendix. The patient was admitted to our hospital for abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant. An abdominal computed tomography scan revealed the anomalous position of the first portion of the large intestine with inflamed appendix. A laparoscopic appendicectomy and the exploration of the abdominal cavity was performed using minimally invasive technique.
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Renzi C, Lyratzopoulos G, Card T, Chu TPC, Macleod U, Rachet B. Do colorectal cancer patients diagnosed as an emergency differ from non-emergency patients in their consultation patterns and symptoms? A longitudinal data-linkage study in England. Br J Cancer 2016; 115:866-75. [PMID: 27537389 PMCID: PMC5046207 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2016.250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2016] [Revised: 07/11/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND More than 20% of colorectal cancers are diagnosed following an emergency presentation. We aimed to examine pre-diagnostic primary-care consultations and related symptoms comparing patients diagnosed as emergencies with those diagnosed through non-emergency routes. METHODS Cohort study of colorectal cancers diagnosed in England 2005 and 2006 using cancer registration data individually linked to primary-care data (CPRD/GPRD), allowing a detailed analysis of clinical information referring to the 5-year pre-diagnostic period. RESULTS Emergency diagnosis occurred in 35% and 15% of the 1029 colon and 577 rectal cancers. 'Background' primary-care consultations (2-5 years before diagnosis) were similar for either group. In the year before diagnosis, >95% of emergency and non-emergency presenters had consulted their doctor, but emergency presenters had less frequently relevant symptoms (colon cancer: 48% vs 71% (P<0.001); rectal cancer: 49% vs 61% (P=0.043)). 'Alarm' symptoms were recorded less frequently in emergency presenters (e.g., rectal bleeding: 9 vs 24% (P=0.002)). However, about 1/5 of emergency presenters (18 and 23% for colon and rectal cancers) had 'alarm' symptoms the year before diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS Emergency presenters have similar 'background' consultation history as non-emergency presenters. Their tumours seem associated with less typical symptoms, however opportunities for earlier diagnosis might be present in a fifth of them.
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- C Renzi
- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, WC1E 6BT London, UK
- Cancer Survival Group, Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, WC1E 7HT London, UK
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- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, WC1E 6BT London, UK
- Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research, University of Cambridge, CB2 0SR Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, NG5 1PB Nottingham, UK
- Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre Biomedical Research Unit, University of Nottingham, NG7 2UH Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nottingham, NG7 2UH Nottingham, UK
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- Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, HU6 7RX Kingston upon Hull, UK
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- Cancer Survival Group, Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, WC1E 7HT London, UK
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Crippa S, Cirocchi R, Partelli S, Petrone MC, Muffatti F, Renzi C, Falconi M, Arcidiacono PG. Systematic review and meta-analysis of metal versus plastic stents for preoperative biliary drainage in resectable periampullary or pancreatic head tumors. Eur J Surg Oncol 2016; 42:1278-85. [PMID: 27296728 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2016.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Revised: 04/05/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) with stenting increases complications compared with surgery without PBD. Metallic stents are considered superior to plastic stents when considering stent-related complications. Aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare the rate of endoscopic re-intervention before surgery and postoperative outcomes of metal versus plastic stents in patients with resectable periampullary or pancreatic head neoplasms. METHODS We conducted a bibliographic research using the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database, including both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs. Quantitative synthesis was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Statistical heterogeneity was assessed using the I(2) tests. RESULTS One RCT and four non-RCTs were selected, including 704 patients. Of these, 202 patients (29.5%) were treated with metal stents and 502 (70.5%) with plastic stents. The majority of patients (86.4%) had pancreatic cancer. The rate of endoscopic re-intervention after preoperative biliary drainage was significantly lower in the metal stent (3.4%) than in the plastic stent (14.8%) group (p < 0.0001). The rate of postoperative pancreatic fistula was significantly lower in the meta stent group as well (5.1% versus 11.8%, p = 0.04). The rate of post-operative surgical complications and of - post-operative mortality did not differ between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Although the present systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that metal stent are more effective than plastic stents for PBD in patients with resectable periampullary tumors, randomized controlled trials are needed in order to confirm these data with a higher level of evidence.
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- S Crippa
- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Vita e Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, St. Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Vita e Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Vita e Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Vita e Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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- Division of Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Cantarella F, Evoli LP, Renzi C, Cavazzoni E, Contine A, Cesari M, Donini A. Indications for the laparoscopic approach to acute small bowel obstruction: A retrospective review of 50 cases, a literature review, and a single hospital's preliminary experience. Asian J Endosc Surg 2016; 9:152-6. [PMID: 27117967 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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] [Received: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 11/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is mainly caused by postoperative adhesions, but a broad spectrum of diseases may cause this pathogenetic condition. Laparoscopic treatment represents an efficient approach to SBO. The aim of this paper was to review a single center's experience with a minimally invasive approach to multiple pathologic scenarios causing SBO. From January 2010 to December 2012, 50 consecutive patients underwent laparoscopic surgery for mechanical SBO. In 90% of patients, the surgical procedure was totally laparoscopic, while 10% required conversion to midline laparotomy. In-hospital morbidity was 15% among totally laparoscopic patients and 40% among those who underwent conversion to midline laparotomy. Thirty-day mortality was zero. One patient died 4 months postoperatively from neoplastic disease progression; the remaining patients were free from occlusive symptoms at follow-up. The minimally invasive technique applies to a broad spectrum of cases. A larger cohort of patients seems necessary to reproduce our results and confirm the effectiveness of a laparoscopic approach to SBO.
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- Francesco Cantarella
- Department of Surgical and Biochemical Sciences, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Local health trust 1 (Azienda Sanitaria Locale), Città di Castello, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Local health trust 1 (Azienda Sanitaria Locale), Città di Castello, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Biochemical Sciences, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Local health trust 1 (Azienda Sanitaria Locale), Città di Castello, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Local health trust 1 (Azienda Sanitaria Locale), Città di Castello, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Biochemical Sciences, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Whitaker KL, Cromme S, Winstanley K, Renzi C, Wardle J. Emotional responses to the experience of cancer 'alarm' symptoms. Psychooncology 2016; 25:567-73. [PMID: 26358401 PMCID: PMC4832579 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2015] [Revised: 07/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To qualitatively explore associations between emotional responses to experience of cancer 'alarm' symptoms and help-seeking in a community sample of adults. METHOD Interviewees (n = 62) were recruited from a community sample (n = 2042) of adults aged ≥50 years, who had completed a health survey that included a list of cancer alarm symptoms. Participants who had reported an alarm symptom both at baseline and 3-month follow-up (n = 271), and who had consented to contact (n = 215), constituted the pool for invitations to interview. RESULTS Over a third of participants (37%) described an emotional response to their symptom experience. In all these cases, there was evidence of awareness of the risk of cancer. Emotional responses were usually either classified as mild ('worry') or severe ('fear'). Worry was often described in the context of a desire to seek medical help, either to rule out cancer or to minimise patient delay. In contrast, the 'fear' group described associations with death, the perceived incurability of cancer, and the consequence of a cancer diagnosis. Where the emotional reaction was fear, medical contact was seen as something to be avoided either because it had no value or because it was preferable not to be told a diagnosis. CONCLUSION In this community sample, worry about the possibility of cancer was associated with help-seeking, either for reassurance or as part of a 'sensible' strategy to deal with the risk. In contrast, fear was associated with avoiding help-seeking or even thinking about cancer, which could lead to prolonged help-seeking intervals.
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- K L Whitaker
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, UK
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- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, UK
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- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, UK
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- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, UK
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- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, UK
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Parisi A, Ricci F, Trastulli S, Cirocchi R, Gemini A, Grassi V, Corsi A, Renzi C, De Santis F, Petrina A, Pironi D, D'Andrea V, Santoro A, Desiderio J. Robotic Total Gastrectomy With Intracorporeal Robot-Sewn Anastomosis: A Novel Approach Adopting the Double-Loop Reconstruction Method. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e1922. [PMID: 26656323 PMCID: PMC5008468 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000001922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Gastric cancer constitutes a major health problem. Robotic surgery has been progressively developed in this field. Although the feasibility of robotic procedures has been demonstrated, there are unresolved aspects being debated, including the reproducibility of intracorporeal in place of extracorporeal anastomosis.Difficulties of traditional laparoscopy have been described and there are well-known advantages of robotic systems, but few articles in literature describe a full robotic execution of the reconstructive phase while others do not give a thorough explanation how this phase was run.A new reconstructive approach, not yet described in literature, was recently adopted at our Center.Robotic total gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy and a so-called "double-loop" reconstruction method with intracorporeal robot-sewn anastomosis (Parisi's technique) was performed in all reported cases.Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data were collected and a technical note was documented.All tumors were located at the upper third of the stomach, and no conversions or intraoperative complications occurred. Histopathological analysis showed R0 resection obtained in all specimens. Hospital stay was regular in all patients and discharge was recommended starting from the 4th postoperative day. No major postoperative complications or reoperations occurred.Reconstruction of the digestive tract after total gastrectomy is one of the main areas of surgical research in the treatment of gastric cancer and in the field of minimally invasive surgery.The double-loop method is a valid simplification of the traditional technique of construction of the Roux-limb that could increase the feasibility and safety in performing a full hand-sewn intracorporeal reconstruction and it appears to fit the characteristics of the robotic system thus obtaining excellent postoperative clinical outcomes.
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- Amilcare Parisi
- From the Department of Digestive Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni (AP, JD, ST, RC, FR, VG); Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia (AC, CR, AG, FDS, AP); and Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy (DP, VD, AS)
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Cirocchi R, Grassi V, Cavaliere D, Renzi C, Tabola R, Poli G, Avenia S, Farinella E, Arezzo A, Vettoretto N, D'Andrea V, Binda GA, Fingerhut A. New Trends in Acute Management of Colonic Diverticular Bleeding: A Systematic Review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e1710. [PMID: 26554768 PMCID: PMC4915869 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000001710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Colonic diverticular disease is the most common cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. In the past, this condition was usually managed with urgent colectomy. Recently, the development of endoscopy and interventional radiology has led to a change in the management of colonic diverticular bleeding.The aim of this systematic review is to define the best treatment for colonic diverticular bleeding.A systematic bibliographic research was performed on the online databases for studies (randomized controlled trials [RCTs], observational trials, case series, and case reports) published between 2005 and 2014, concerning patients admitted with a diagnosis of diverticular bleeding according to the PRISMA methodology.The outcomes of interest were: diagnosis of diverticulosis as source of bleeding; incidence of self-limiting diverticular bleeding; management of non self-limiting bleeding (endoscopy, angiography, surgery); and recurrent diverticular bleeding.Fourteen studies were retrieved for analysis. No RCTs were found. Eleven non-randomized clinical controlled trials (NRCCTs) were included in this systematic review. In all studies, the definitive diagnosis of diverticular bleeding was always made by urgent colonoscopy. The colonic diverticular bleeding stopped spontaneously in over 80% of the patients, but a re-bleeding was not rare. Recently, interventional endoscopy and angiography became the first-line approach, thus relegating emergency colectomy to patients presenting with hemodynamic instability or as a second-line treatment after failure or complications of hemostasis with less invasive treatments.Colonoscopy is effective to diagnose diverticular bleeding. Nowadays, interventional endoscopy and angiographic treatment have gained a leading role and colectomy should only be entertained in case of failure of the former.
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- Roberto Cirocchi
- From the Department of Digestive Surgery and Liver Unit, St Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy (RC, VG); Surgical Oncology, Forlì Hospital, Forlì, Italy (DC); Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, St Maria Hospital, Perugia, Italy (CR); Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Medical University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland (RT); Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy (GP); Department of Endocrine Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy (SA); Department of Digestive Surgery, ULB-Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium (EF); Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy (AA); Department of Surgery, Montichiari, Ospedali Civili Brescia, Italy (NV); Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy (VD); Department of Colorectal Surgery, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy (GAB); and Surgical Research Unit, Medical University of Graz, Austria and First Department of Surgery, Hippokration Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece (AF)
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Boselli C, Barberini F, Listorti C, Castellani E, Renzi C, Corsi A, Grassi V, Cacurri A, Desiderio J, Trastulli S, Santoro A, Pironi D, Burattini F, Cirocchi R, Avenia N, Noya G, Parisi A. Distal pancreatectomy with splenic preservation: A short-term outcome analysis of the Warshaw technique. Int J Surg 2015; 21 Suppl 1:S40-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.06.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2015] [Revised: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Trastulli S, Cirocchi R, Desiderio J, Coratti A, Guarino S, Renzi C, Corsi A, Boselli C, Santoro A, Minelli L, Parisi A. Robotic versus Laparoscopic Approach in Colonic Resections for Cancer and Benign Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One 2015. [PMID: 26214845 PMCID: PMC4516360 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0134062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objectives The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare robotic colectomy (RC) with laparoscopic colectomy (LC) in terms of intraoperative and postoperative outcomes. Materials and Methods A systematic literature search was performed to retrieve comparative studies of robotic and laparoscopic colectomy. The databases searched were PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from January 2000 to October 2014. The Odds ratio, Risk difference and Mean difference were used as the summary statistics. Results A total of 12 studies, which included a total of 4,148 patients who had undergone robotic or laparoscopic colectomy, were included and analyzed. RC demonstrated a longer operative time (MD 41.52, P<0.00001) and higher cost (MD 2.42, P<0.00001) than did LC. The time to first flatus passage (MD -0.51, P = 0.003) and the length of hospital stay (MD -0.68, P = 0.01) were significantly shorter after RC. Additionally, the intraoperative blood loss (MD -16.82, P<0.00001) was significantly less in RC. There was also a significantly lower incidence of overall postoperative complications (OR 0.74, P = 0.02) and wound infections (RD -0.02, P = 0.03) after RC. No differences in the postoperative ileus, in the anastomotic leak, or in the conversion to open surgery rate and in the number of harvested lymph nodes outcomes were found between the approaches. Conclusions The present meta-analysis, mainly based on observational studies, suggests that RC is more time-consuming and expensive than laparoscopy but that it results in faster recovery of bowel function, a shorter hospital stay, less blood loss and lower rates of both overall postoperative complications and wound infections.
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- Stefano Trastulli
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Unit, St. Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Unit, St. Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Unit, St. Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Division of Oncological and Robotic Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Public Health Section, University of Perugia. Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Unit, St. Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy
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Cirocchi R, Graziosi L, Sanguinetti A, Boselli C, Polistena A, Renzi C, Desiderio J, Noya G, Parisi A, Hirota M, Donini A, Avenia N. Can the measurement of amylase in drain after distal pancreatectomy predict post-operative pancreatic fistula? Int J Surg 2015; 21 Suppl 1:S30-3. [PMID: 26117433 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.06.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2015] [Revised: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The most frequent reason for performing a distal pancreatectomy is the presence of cystic or neuroendocrine tumors, in which the distal pancreatic stump is often soft and non fibrotic. This parenchymal consistence represents the main risk factor for post-operative pancreatic fistula. In order to identify the fistula and assessing its severity postoperative monitoring of amylase from intraperitoneal drains is important. METHODS From a retrospective multicentric database analysis were included 33 patients who underwent distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic neoplastic disease. RESULTS Postoperative pancreatic fistula occurred in four cases. One patient had a ductal adenocarcinoma, two presented with pancreatic endocrine neoplasms and the last one had an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia. Two patients underwent open, the other two laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. DISCUSSION Postoperative pancreatic fistulas after distal pancreatectomy worsen the quality of life, prolong the post-operative stay and delay further adjuvant therapy. In patients who underwent distal pancreatectomy literature exposed some advantages deriving from the placement of abdominal drainages only in selected cases and from their early removal. Patients presenting a high risk of pancreatic fistula had higher amylase levels of drainage fluid in the first postoperative day. CONCLUSION POPF is the most frequently complication after pancreatectomy. In our analysis DFA1>5000 can be considered as a predictive factor for pancreatic fistula. For this reason, the systematic measurement of amylase in drain fluid in first-postoperative day can be considered a good clinical practice.
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- Roberto Cirocchi
- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy.
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery, Saint Mary Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy.
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery, Saint Mary Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy.
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy.
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, St. Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy.
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery, Saint Mary Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy.
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Oliveri S, Renzi C, Pravettoni G. Toward an in-depth profiling of DTC users. Clin Genet 2015; 88:505-6. [DOI: 10.1111/cge.12599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Revised: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- S. Oliveri
- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Decision Making Processes IRIDe; Department of Health Sciences; University of Milan; Milan Italy
- Applied Research Unit for Cognitive and Psychological Science; Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (IEO); Milan Italy
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- Applied Research Unit for Cognitive and Psychological Science; Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (IEO); Milan Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Decision Making Processes IRIDe; Department of Health Sciences; University of Milan; Milan Italy
- Applied Research Unit for Cognitive and Psychological Science; Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (IEO); Milan Italy
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Parisi A, Desiderio J, Cirocchi R, Grassi V, Trastulli S, Barberini F, Corsi A, Cacurri A, Renzi C, Anastasio F, Battista F, Pucci G, Noya G, Schillaci G. Road accident due to a pancreatic insulinoma: a case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e537. [PMID: 25816027 PMCID: PMC4554003 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000000537] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Insulinoma is a rare pancreatic endocrine tumor, typically sporadic and solitary. Although the Whipple triad, consisting of hypoglycemia, neuroglycopenic symptoms, and symptoms relief with glucose administration, is often present, the diagnosis may be challenging when symptoms are less typical. We report a case of road accident due to an episode of loss of consciousness in a patient with pancreatic insulinoma. In the previous months, the patient had occasionally reported nonspecific symptoms. During hospitalization, endocrine examinations were compatible with an insulin-producing tumor. Abdominal computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging allowed us to identify and localize the tumor. The patient underwent a robotic distal pancreatectomy with partial omentectomy and splenectomy. Insulin-producing tumors may go undetected for a long period due to nonspecific clinical symptoms, and may cause episodes of loss of consciousness with potentially lethal consequences. Robot-assisted procedures can be performed with the same techniques of the traditional surgery, reducing surgical trauma, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stays.
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- Amilcare Parisi
- From the Unit of Digestive and Liver Surgery (AP, JD, VG, ST, AC), Santa Maria Hospital, Terni; Department of General and Oncologic Surgery (RC, FB, AC, CR, GN), University of Perugia, Perugia; Unit of Internal Medicine (FA, FB, GP, GS), Santa Maria Hospital, Terni; and Department of Medicine (FA, FB, GP, GS), University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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De Sol A, Cirocchi R, Di Patrizi MS, Boccolini A, Barillaro I, Cacurri A, Grassi V, Corsi A, Renzi C, Giuliani D, Coccetta M, Avenia N. The measurement of amylase in drain fluid for the detection of pancreatic fistula after gastric cancer surgery: an interim analysis. World J Surg Oncol 2015; 13:65. [PMID: 25849316 PMCID: PMC4336756 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-014-0428-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2014] [Accepted: 12/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Pancreatic fistula is still one of the most serious and potential complications after D2-D3 distal and total gastrectomy (4% to 6%). Despite their importance, pancreatic fistulas still have not been uniformly defined. Amylase concentration of the drainage fluid after surgery for gastric cancer can be considered as a predictive factor of the presence of pancreatic fistula. Methods From January 2009 to April 2013, 53 patients underwent surgery for gastric cancer. Amylase concentration in the drainage fluid was measured on the first postoperative day and if it was ≥1,000 UI, it was measured again on the third postoperative day. Pancreatic fistula occurred in four cases (7.5%). Pancreatic fistulas were classified using the International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) criteria into different grades of severity. Two fistulas were Grade A, one was Grade B, and one was Grade C. Results Management of drainage tubes is still crucial after gastrectomy, not only for the likelihood of anastomotic leaks but also the eventual diagnosis and management of pancreatic fistula. High amylase drainage content and then the presence of the pancreatic fistula may be due to several causes: the operation itself when it includes splenectomy or pancreatic tail-splenectomy, the extended lymphadenectomy but even the ‘gently and softly’ pancreatic manipulation, according literature, may be a risk factor. Conclusions The authors assessed amylase concentration in the drainage fluid collected from the left subphrenic cavity on POD1 and POD3 in 53 patients who had undergone curative gastrectomy for cancer and concluded that amylase drainage content >3 times the serum amylase was a useful predictive risk factor for pancreatic fistula. Our work is an interim analysis and the aim of this study is to increase the accrual of the number of patients to have a significant number. For this reason, a protocol for a multicenter trial will be designed to verify whether the systematic measurement of amylase in drain fluid is better than abdominal ultrasound for the detection of pancreatic fistula after gastric cancer surgery.
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Cirocchi R, Trastulli S, Vettoretto N, Milani D, Cavaliere D, Renzi C, Adamenko O, Desiderio J, Burattini MF, Parisi A, Arezzo A, Fingerhut A. Laparoscopic peritoneal lavage: a definitive treatment for diverticular peritonitis or a "bridge" to elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy?: a systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e334. [PMID: 25569649 PMCID: PMC4602849 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000000334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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To this day, the treatment of generalized peritonitis secondary to diverticular perforation is still controversial. Recently, in patients with acute sigmoid diverticulitis, laparoscopic lavage and drainage has gained a wide interest as an alternative to resection. Based on this backdrop, we decided to perform a systematic review of the literature to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of peritoneal lavage in perforated diverticular disease.A bibliographic search was performed in PubMed for case series and comparative studies published between January 1992 and February 2014 describing laparoscopic peritoneal lavage in patients with perforated diverticulitis.A total of 19 articles consisting of 10 cohort studies, 8 case series, and 1 controlled clinical trial met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. In total these studies analyzed data from 871 patients. The mean follow-up time ranged from 1.5 to 96 months when reported. In 11 studies, the success rate of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage, defined as patients alive without surgical treatment for a recurrent episode of diverticulitis, was 24.3%. In patients with Hinchey stage III diverticulitis, the incidence of laparotomy conversion was 1%, whereas in patients with stage IV it was 45%. The 30-day postoperative mortality rate was 2.9%. The 30-day postoperative reintervention rate was 4.9%, whereas 2% of patients required a percutaneous drainage. Readmission rate after the first hospitalization for recurrent diverticulitis was 6%. Most patients who were readmitted (69%) required redo surgery. A 2-stage laparoscopic intervention was performed in 18.3% of patients.Laparoscopic peritoneal lavage should be considered an effective and safe option for the treatment of patients with sigmoid diverticulitis with Hinchey stage III peritonitis; it can also be consider as a "bridge" surgical step combined with a delayed and elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy in order to avoid a Hartmann procedure. This minimally invasive staged approach should be considered for patients without systemic toxicity and in centers experienced in minimally invasive surgery techniques. Further evidence is needed, and the ongoing RCTs will better define the role of the laparoscopic peritoneal lavage/drainage in the treatment of patients with complicated diverticulitis.
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- Roberto Cirocchi
- From the Department of Digestive Surgery (RC, ST, OA, JD, AP), St. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni; Laparoscopic Surgical Unit (NV), M. Mellini Hospital, Chiari, Italy; University of Notre Dame (DM), Fremantle, Australia; Forlì Hospital (DC), Surgical Oncology, Forlì; Department of General and Oncologic Surgery (CR, MFB), University of Perugia, Perugia; Department of Surgical Sciences (AA), University of Torino, Torino, Italy; First Department of Surgery (AF), Hippokration Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece; and Section for Surgical Research (AF), Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Parisi A, Desiderio J, Trastulli S, Grassi V, Ricci F, Farinacci F, Cacurri A, Castellani E, Corsi A, Renzi C, Barberini F, D'Andrea V, Santoro A, Cirocchi R. Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy in a case of duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor. World J Surg Oncol 2014; 12:372. [PMID: 25475024 PMCID: PMC4289318 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-12-372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy is rarely performed, and it has not been particularly successful due to its technical complexity. The objective of this study is to highlight how robotic surgery could improve a minimally invasive approach and to expose the usefulness of robotic surgery even in complex surgical procedures. Case presentation The surgical technique employed in our center to perform a pancreaticoduodenectomy, which was by means of the da Vinci™ robotic system in order to remove a duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor, is reported. Conclusions Robotic technology has improved significantly over the traditional laparoscopic approach, representing an evolution of minimally invasive techniques, allowing procedures to be safely performed that are still considered to be scarcely feasible or reproducible.
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Piazzale Gambuli 1, Perugia, 06157, Italy.
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Cirocchi R, Arezzo A, Vettoretto N, Cavaliere D, Farinella E, Renzi C, Cannata G, Desiderio J, Farinacci F, Barberini F, Trastulli S, Parisi A, Fingerhut A. Role of damage control surgery in the treatment of Hinchey III and IV sigmoid diverticulitis: a tailored strategy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2014; 93:e184. [PMID: 25437034 PMCID: PMC4616377 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000000184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Many of the treatment strategies for sigmoid diverticulitis are actually focusing on nonoperative and minimally invasive approaches. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the actual role of damage control surgery (DCS) in the treatment of generalized peritonitis caused by perforated sigmoid diverticulitis.A literature search was performed in PubMed and Google Scholar for articles published from 1960 to July 2013. Comparative and noncomparative studies that included patients who underwent DCS for complicated diverticulitis were considered.Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation score, duration of open abdomen, intensive care unit length of stay, reoperation, bowel resection performed at first operation, fecal diversion, method, and timing of closure of abdominal wall were the main outcomes of interest.According to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses algorithm for the literature search and review, 10 studies were included in this systematic review. DCS was exclusively performed in diverticulitis patients with septic shock or requiring vasopressors intraoperatively. Two surgical different approaches were highlighted: limited resection of the diseased colonic segment with or without stoma or reconstruction in situ, and laparoscopic washing and drainage without colonic resection.Despite the heterogeneity of patient groups, clinical settings, and interventions included in this review, DCS appears to be a promising strategy for the treatment of Hinchey III and IV diverticulitis, complicated by septic shock. A tailored approach to each patient seems to be appropriate.
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- Roberto Cirocchi
- From the Department of Digestive Surgery (RC, JD, ST, AP), St. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni; Department of Surgical Sciences (AA), University of Turin, Turin; Laparoscopic Surgical Unit (NV), M. Mellini Hospital, Chiari; Department of Surgical Oncology (DC), Forlì; Department of HPB and Digestive Surgery (EF), Ospedale Mauriziano Umberto I, Turin; Department of General and Oncologic Surgery (CR, GC, FB), University of Perugia, Perugia; Department of Mininvasive and Robotic Surgery (FF), St. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy; Athens First Department of Surgery (Prof Leandros) (AF), Hippokration University Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece; and Section for Surgical Research (Prof Uranues) (AF), Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Parisi A, Coratti F, Cirocchi R, Grassi V, Desiderio J, Farinacci F, Ricci F, Adamenko O, Economou AI, Cacurri A, Trastulli S, Renzi C, Castellani E, Di Rocco G, Redler A, Santoro A, Coratti A. Robotic distal pancreatectomy with or without preservation of spleen: a technical note. World J Surg Oncol 2014; 12:295. [PMID: 25248464 PMCID: PMC4190462 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-12-295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2014] [Accepted: 09/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Distal pancreatectomy (DP) is a surgical procedure performed to remove the pancreatic tail jointly with a variable part of the pancreatic body and including a spleen resection in the case of conventional distal pancreatectomy or not in the spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy. Methods In this article, we describe a standardized operative technique for fully robotic distal pancreatectomy. Results In the last decade, the use of robotic systems has become increasingly common as an approach for benign and malignant pancreatic disease treatment. Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy (RDP) is an emerging technology for which sufficient data to draw definitive conclusions in surgical oncology are still not available because the follow-up period after surgery is too short (less than 2 years). Conclusions RDP is an emerging technology for which sufficient data to draw definitive conclusions of value in surgical oncology are still not available, however this techniques is safe and reproducible by surgeons that possess adequate skills.
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- Department of Digestive and Liver Surgery Unit, St Maria Hospital, Viale Tristano di Joannuccio 1, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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Cirocchi R, Boselli C, Renzi C, Corsi A, Cagini L, Boccolini A, Noya G, Fingerhut A. The surface landmarks of the abdominal wall: a plea for standardization. Arch Med Sci 2014; 10:566-9. [PMID: 25097589 PMCID: PMC4107261 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2014.43749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2013] [Revised: 05/29/2013] [Accepted: 06/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Despite centuries of anatomical studies, controversies and contradictions still exist in the literature regarding the definition, anatomical terminology and the limits of the abdominal wall. We conducted a systematic research of books published from 1901 until December 2012 in Google Books. After the index screening, 16 remaining books were further assessed for eligibility. We decided to exclude journals. The aim of the study was to focus on surface landmarks and borders of the abdominal cavity. After this revision of the literature, we propose that the surface landmarks of the abdominal wall should be standardized.
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- Roberto Cirocchi
- Department of Digestive Surgery, St Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Faculty of Medicine, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Faculty of Medicine, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Faculty of Medicine, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, St Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Faculty of Medicine, Perugia, Italy
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- 1 Department of Surgery, Hippocrateon Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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Cirocchi R, Cochetti G, Randolph J, Listorti C, Castellani E, Renzi C, Mearini E, Fingerhut A. Laparoscopic treatment of colovesical fistulas due to complicated colonic diverticular disease: a systematic review. Tech Coloproctol 2014; 18:873-85. [PMID: 24848529 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-014-1157-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [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: 08/06/2013] [Accepted: 04/13/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Colovesical fistulas originating from complicated sigmoid diverticular disease are rare. The primary aim of this review was to evaluate the role of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of this complication. The secondary aim was to determine the best surgical treatment for this disease. A systematic search was conducted for studies published between 1992 and 2012 in PubMed, the Cochrane Register of Controlled Clinical Trials, Scopus, and Publish or Perish. Studies enrolling adults undergoing fully laparoscopic, laparoscopic-assisted, or hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery for colovesical fistula secondary to complicated sigmoid diverticular disease were considered. Data extracted concerned the surgical technique, intraoperative outcomes, and postoperative outcomes based on the Cochrane Consumers and Communication Review Group's template. Descriptive statistics were reported according to the PRISMA statement. In all, 202 patients from 25 studies were included in this review. The standard treatment was laparoscopic colonic resection and primary anastomosis or temporary colostomy with or without resection of the bladder wall. Operative time ranged from 150 to 321 min. It was not possible to evaluate the conversion rate to open surgery because colovesical fistulas were not distinguished from other types of enteric fistulas in most of the studies. One anastomotic leak after bowel anastomosis was reported. There was zero mortality. Few studies conducted follow-up longer than 12 months. One patient required two reoperations. Laparoscopic treatment of colovesical fistulas secondary to sigmoid diverticular disease appears to be a feasible and safe approach. However, further studies are needed to establish whether laparoscopy is preferable to other surgical approaches.
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- R Cirocchi
- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, St. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Località Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Via Gambuli n.1, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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Santoro A, Boselli C, Renzi C, Gubbiotti F, Grassi V, Di Rocco G, Cirocchi R, Redler A. Transverse skin crease versus vertical midline incision versus laparoscopy for right hemicolectomy: a systematic review--current status of right hemicolectomy. Biomed Res Int 2014; 2014:643685. [PMID: 24605333 PMCID: PMC3925523 DOI: 10.1155/2014/643685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2013] [Revised: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 11/20/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The right hemicolectomy may be conducted through laparoscopic or laparotomic surgery, transverse or midline incisions. The transverse laparotomy offers some advantages compared to the midline laparotomy and laparoscopy. A literature review was performed to evaluate the possible advantages of the transverse incision versus midline incision or laparoscopic right hemicolectomy. METHODS A systematic research was performed in Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, BioMed Central, and the Science Citation Index. RESULTS Laparotomic right hemicolectomy with transverse incision is preferable to laparotomic hemicolectomy with midline incision. A transverse incision offers a lessened postoperative pain following physical activity, a lessened need to administer analgesic therapy during the post-operative time, better aesthetic results, and a better post-operative pulmonary function. Open surgery with transverse or midline incision ensured a shorter operative time, lower costs and a greater length of the incision compared to the laparoscopic. However, there are no differences in the oncological outcomes. CONCLUSIONS It was not possible to identify significant differences between the open right hemicolectomy with transverse incision versus the open right hemicolectomy with midline incision or laparoscopic hemicolectomy.
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- Alberto Santoro
- Department of Surgical Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, St. Maria Hospital, Località Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Via Gambuli 1, 06156 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, St. Maria Hospital, Località Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Via Gambuli 1, 06156 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Ferrara, Via Fossato di Mortara 64/A, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, St. Maria Hospital, Località Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Via Gambuli 1, 06156 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, St. Maria Hospital, Località Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Via Gambuli 1, 06156 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Cirocchi R, Corsi A, Castellani E, Barberini F, Renzi C, Cagini L, Boselli C, Noya G. A comparison of case series comparing Non Operative Management vs Operative Management of splenic injury after blunt trauma. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2014; 20:91-6. [DOI: 10.5505/tjtes.2014.99442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Cirocchi R, Boselli C, Santoro A, Guarino S, Covarelli P, Renzi C, Listorti C, Trastulli S, Desiderio J, Coratti A, Noya G, Redler A, Parisi A. Current status of robotic bariatric surgery: a systematic review. BMC Surg 2013; 13:53. [PMID: 24199869 PMCID: PMC3826835 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2482-13-53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2013] [Accepted: 11/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment to obtain weight loss in severely obese patients. The feasibility and safety of bariatric robotic surgery is the topic of this review. Methods A search was performed on PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, BioMed Central, and Web of Science. Results Twenty-two studies were included. Anastomotic leak rate was 8.51% in biliopancreatic diversion. 30-day reoperation rate was 1.14% in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and 1.16% in sleeve gastrectomy. Major complication rate in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass resulted higher than in sleeve gastrectomy ( 4,26% vs. 1,2%). The mean hospital stay was longer in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (range 2.6-7.4 days). Conclusions The major limitation of our analysis is due to the small number and the low quality of the studies, the small sample size, heterogeneity of the enrolled patients and the lack of data from metabolic and bariatric outcomes. Despite the use of the robot, the majority of these cases are completed with stapled anastomosis. The assumption that robotic surgery is superior in complex cases is not supported by the available present evidence. The major strength of the robotic surgery is strongly facilitating some of the surgical steps (gastro-jejunostomy and jejunojejunostomy anastomosis in the robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or the vertical gastric resection in the robotic sleeve gastrectomy).
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
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Cirocchi R, Boselli C, Corsi A, Farinella E, Listorti C, Trastulli S, Renzi C, Desiderio J, Santoro A, Cagini L, Parisi A, Redler A, Noya G, Fingerhut A. Is non-operative management safe and effective for all splenic blunt trauma? A systematic review. Crit Care 2013; 17:R185. [PMID: 24004931 PMCID: PMC4056798 DOI: 10.1186/cc12868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2012] [Accepted: 09/03/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Introduction The goal of non-operative management (NOM) for blunt splenic trauma (BST) is to preserve the spleen. The advantages of NOM for minor splenic trauma have been extensively reported, whereas its value for the more severe splenic injuries is still debated. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the available published evidence on NOM in patients with splenic trauma and to compare it with the operative management (OM) in terms of mortality, morbidity and duration of hospital stay. Methods For this systematic review we followed the "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses" statement. A systematic search was performed on PubMed for studies published from January 2000 to December 2011, without language restrictions, which compared NOM vs. OM for splenic trauma injuries and which at least 10 patients with BST. Results We identified 21 non randomized studies: 1 Clinical Controlled Trial and 20 retrospective cohort studies analyzing a total of 16,940 patients with BST. NOM represents the gold standard treatment for minor splenic trauma and is associated with decreased mortality in severe splenic trauma (4.78% vs. 13.5% in NOM and OM, respectively), according to the literature. Of note, in BST treated operatively, concurrent injuries accounted for the higher mortality. In addition, it was not possible to determine post-treatment morbidity in major splenic trauma. The definition of hemodynamic stability varied greatly in the literature depending on the surgeon and the trauma team, representing a further bias. Moreover, data on the remaining analyzed outcomes (hospital stay, number of blood transfusions, abdominal abscesses, overwhelming post-splenectomy infection) were not reported in all included studies or were not comparable, precluding the possibility to perform a meaningful cumulative analysis and comparison. Conclusions NOM of BST, preserving the spleen, is the treatment of choice for the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grades I and II. Conclusions are more difficult to outline for higher grades of splenic injury, because of the substantial heterogeneity of expertise among different hospitals, and potentially inappropriate comparison groups.
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Barillaro I, Grassi V, De Sol A, Renzi C, Cochetti G, Barillaro F, Corsi A, Cacurri A, Petrina A, Cagini L, Boselli C, Cirocchi R, Noya G. Endoscopic rendez-vous after damage control surgery in treatment of retroperitoneal abscess from perforated duodenal diverticulum: a techinal note and literature review. World J Emerg Surg 2013; 8:26. [PMID: 23866674 PMCID: PMC3723641 DOI: 10.1186/1749-7922-8-26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2013] [Accepted: 06/07/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Introduction The duodenum is the second seat of onset of diverticula after the colon. Duodenal diverticulosis is usually asymptomatic, but duodenal perforation with abscess may occur. Case presentation Woman, 83 years old, emergency hospitalised for generalized abdominal pain. On the abdominal tomography in the third portion of the duodenum a herniation and a concomitant full-thickness breach of the visceral wall was detected. The patient underwent emergency surgery. A surgical toilette of abscess was performed passing through the perforated diverticula and the Petzer’s tube drainage was placed in the duodenal lumen; the duodenostomic Petzer was endoscopically removed 4 months after the surgery. Discussion A review of medical literature was performed and our treatment has never been described. Conclusion For the treatment of perforated duodenal diverticula a sequential two-stage non resective approach is safe and feasible in selected cases.
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- General and Emergency Surgical Clinic. S. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgical Clinic. S. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy ; General and Emergency Surgical Clinic. S. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Via Tristano di Joannuccio 1, Terni, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgical Clinic. S. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- General and Oncological Surgical Clinic. S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Urological Andrological Surgery and Minimally Invasive Techniques. S. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Urological Andrological Surgery and Minimally Invasive Techniques. S. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- General and Oncological Surgical Clinic. S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgical Clinic. S. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- General Surgical Clinic. S. Maria della Misericordia, Perugia, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit. S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- General and Oncological Surgical Clinic. S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgical Clinic. S. Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- General and Oncological Surgical Clinic. S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Boselli C, Renzi C, Gemini A, Castellani E, Trastulli S, Desiderio J, Corsi A, Barberini F, Cirocchi R, Santoro A, Parisi A, Redler A, Noya G. Surgery in asymptomatic patients with colorectal cancer and unresectable liver metastases: the authors' experience. Onco Targets Ther 2013; 6:267-72. [PMID: 23569390 PMCID: PMC3615897 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s39448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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PURPOSE In asymptomatic patients with Stage IV colorectal cancer, the debate continues over the efficacy of primary resection compared to chemotherapy alone. The aim of this study was to define the optimal management for asymptomatic patients with colorectal cancer and unresectable liver metastases. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients receiving elective surgery (n = 17) were compared to patients receiving chemotherapy only (n = 31). Data concerning patients' demographics, location of primary tumor, comorbidities, performance status, Child-Pugh score, extension of liver metastases, size of primary, and other secondary locations were collected. RESULTS Thirty-day mortality after chemotherapy was lower than that after surgical resection (19.3% versus 29.4%; not significant). In patients with >75% hepatic involvement, mortality at 1 month was higher after receiving surgical treatment than after chemotherapy alone (50% versus 25%). In patients with <75% hepatic involvement, 30-day mortality was similar in both groups (not significant). Thirty-day mortality in patients with Stage T3 was lower in those receiving chemotherapy (16.7% versus 30%; not significant). Overall survival was similar in both groups. The risk of all-cause death after elective surgery (2.1) was significantly higher than in patients receiving chemotherapy only (P = 0.035). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that in palliative treatment of asymptomatic unresectable Stage IV colorectal cancer, the overall risk of death was significantly higher after elective surgery compared to patients receiving chemotherapy alone. However, in the literature, there is no substantial difference between these treatments. New studies are required to better evaluate outcomes.
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia
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There have been few studies about the participation in health care and the satisfaction of patients with psoriasis and with psoriatic arthritis. The objective of this study was to examine the attitudes of and satisfaction with decision-making of patients with psoriasis. The study was based on a self-completed questionnaire, given after a routine medical visit to a consecutive sample of 240 patients with psoriasis [207 with cutaneous psoriasis (CP) and 33 with psoriatic arthritis (PA)]. Of the patients with CP and PA, only about a third (27.3% and 28.1%, respectively) preferred to leave decisions entirely to their doctor, whereas the majority (72.7% and 71.9%, respectively) wanted to be involved in decision-making. However, the level of knowledge about the disease was not as high, with 17.0% and 21.4% of patient with CP and PA, respectively, having a good level of knowledge about psoriasis treatment. Participation, knowledge and overall satisfaction were not significantly different between patients with CP and those with PA. Information on treatment side-effects (OR = 5.11; 95% CI 2.5-15.0; P < 0.001) and information on treatment options (OR = 3.15; 95% CI 1.4-7.1; P = 0.006) were significantly associated with overall patient satisfaction.
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- Epidemiology Unit, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata (IDI-IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
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Tabolli S, di Pietro C, Luigi Aparo U, Renzi C. [Psychological wellbeing in the hospital administrative personnel]. Ann Ig 2010; 22:157-164. [PMID: 20476655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Job satisfaction and psychological well being of health care workers significantly influence the quality of care. The aim of this study was to evaluate job satisfaction and psychological well-being in the administrative personnel of a large hospital in Rome-Italy. The personnel self-completed two anonymous questionnaires: the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) for minor psychiatric non psychotic diseases and a validated job satisfaction questionnaire. Descriptive analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed. Response rate was 65%. 74 were the questionnaires analyzed. 37.8% of respondents showed a high likelihood to develop symptoms of depression/anxiety (OR = 3.57; 95% CI 1.17-10.85). Major determinants of job dissatisfaction were the lower autonomy and poor communication in the working Unit. Factors associated with overall dissatisfaction were: insufficient training opportunities (p = 0.033), low autonomy (p = 0.023), poor communication between hospital Units (p = 0.009), unclear aims of their working Unit (p = 0.029), low agreement between personal expectations and required competence (p < 0.001). Among administrative staff job dissatisfaction was associated with high likelihood of depression/anxiety, low autonomy and poor communication, independently of sex, age, years of employment. Possible targets to improve satisfaction of administrative personnel were identified.
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- Laboratorio di Ricerca sui Servizi Sanitari, IDI IRCCS, Roma.
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Serino F, Cao Y, Renzi C, Mascellari L, Toscanella F, Raskovic D, Tempesta P, Bandiera G, Santini A. Excimer Laser Ablation in the Treatment of Total Chronic Obstructions in Critical Limb Ischaemia in Diabetic Patients. Sustained Efficacy of Plaque Recanalisation in Mid-term Results. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 39:234-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2009] [Accepted: 10/31/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Renzi C, Ricciardi E, Bonino D, Sani L, Vecchi TE, Pietrini P. Grasping in the dark: how the brain acts in the absence of visual feedback. Neuroimage 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1053-8119(09)71515-0] [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: 10/20/2022] Open
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Renzi C, Goss C, Mosconi P. Efforts to link declarations to actions: Italian experiences of shared decision making in clinical settings. Ann Ig 2008; 20:589-593. [PMID: 19238883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The Italian National Health Plan 2006-08 acknowledges the importance of patient/citizen participation, highlighting that health services have to involve patients by means of a shared decision-making (SDM) approach. The present study aims at examining the implementation of SDM in clinical settings in Italy, describing some experiences, practical difficulties and potential solutions. We found that the majority of patients want to participate in decision-making, but substantial knowledge gaps represent a barrier. Small proportions of patients express opinions and questions during the medical encounter, with a lack of facilitating questions by physicians, indicating a limited degree of involvement. The project Partecip a Salute is an initiative aiming at involving citizens, patient associations and scientific-medical professionals in the health and clinical research debate. The literature review on Italian SDM experiences has shown a limited number of publications, with the majority being commentaries or letters. In conclusion, in order to put SDM into practice more organizational and educational efforts are needed directed to both health professionals and patients/consumers. Documenting and sharing experiences is a fundamental prerequisite for progressing in the field.
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Istituto Dermopatico dell'lmmacolata, IDI/IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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Renzi C, Caggiati A, Mannooranparampil TJ, Passarelli F, Tartaglione G, Pennasilico GM, Cecconi S, Potenza C, Pasquini P. Sentinel lymph node biopsy for high risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: Case series and review of the literature. Eur J Surg Oncol 2007; 33:364-9. [PMID: 17129703 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2006.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 09/19/2006] [Accepted: 10/11/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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AIMS Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common skin cancer. The metastatic potential is generally low. However, there are subgroups of patients at higher risk, for whom sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) might be useful. SLNB might allow the timely inclusion of high risk patients in more aggressive treatment protocols, sparing at the same time node-negative patients the morbidity of potentially unnecessary therapy. Our aim was to introduce the concept of SLNB for patients with high risk cutaneous SCC. PATIENTS AND METHODS We examined a consecutive series of high risk cutaneous SCC patients undergoing SLNB at our large dermatological hospital, and performed a literature review and pooled analysis of all published cases of SLNB for cutaneous SCC. RESULTS Among the 22 clinically node-negative patients undergoing SLNB at our hospital, one patient (4.5%) showed a histologically positive sentinel node and developed recurrences during follow-up. Sentinel node-negative patients showed no metastases at a median follow-up of 17 months (range: 6-64). The incidence of positive sentinel nodes in previous reports ranged between 12.5% and 44.4%. Pooling together patients from the present and previous studies (total 83 patients), we calculated an Odds Ratio of 2.76 (95% CI 1.2-6.5; p=0.02) of finding positive sentinel nodes for an increase in tumor size from <2 cm to 2.1-3 cm to >3 cm. CONCLUSIONS Our case series and the pooled analysis support the concept that SLNB can be performed for high risk cutaneous SCC. Prospective multicenter studies are needed to examine the role, utility and cost-effectiveness of SLNB for this population.
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- C Renzi
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata (IDI-IRCCS), Via Monti di Creta, 104, 00167 Rome, Italy.
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Renzi C, Tabolli S, Picardi A, Abeni D, Puddu P, Braga M. Effects of patient satisfaction with care on health-related quality of life: a prospective study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2006; 19:712-8. [PMID: 16268876 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2005.01301.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of patient satisfaction on health-related quality of life among dermatological outpatients, independently of patients' sociodemographic, and clinical characteristics. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. Satisfaction was evaluated with a standardized questionnaire three days after the visit by telephone interview. Quality of life and psychiatric disorders were measured with validated instruments (Skindex-29 and Ghq-12) before the dermatological visit and after four weeks. At the four week interview also self-reported medication adherence was assessed. SETTING Outpatient clinics of a large dermatological hospital in Rome, Italy. PATIENTS A consecutive sample of 1389 outpatients was approached, and 52% agreed to participate. Inclusion criteria were met by 424 patients, and 396 (93%) of them completed the study. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Improvement in health related quality of life. RESULTS At multivariate analysis satisfied patients have approximately twice the odds for an improved quality of life on the emotions scale (OR = 1.99; 95%CI 1.1 to 3.7; P = 0.03) and on the functioning scale (OR = 2.2; 95%CI 1.1 to 4.7; P = 0.03). Patients with psychiatric disorders at baseline were less likely to have an improved quality of life on the functioning scale (OR = 0.3; 95%CI 0.2 to 0.8; P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS This is the first prospective study showing that patient satisfaction and psychiatric disorders have a significant effect on quality of life improvement among dermatological patients, independently of patient characteristics. Particular attention should be devoted to improving physicians' interpersonal skills, the major component of patient satisfaction.
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- IDI - IRCCS, Epidemiology Unit, Rome, Italy
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Tabolli S, Ianni A, Renzi C, Di Pietro C, Puddu P. [Job satisfaction, burnout and stress amongst nursing staff: a survey in two hospitals in Rome]. G Ital Med Lav Ergon 2006; 28:49-52. [PMID: 19031557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The job satisfaction and psychological well-being of health care workers may significantly influence the quality of care they provide. The aim of this study was to assess burnout and psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well as evaluate job satisfaction among nurses working at the IDI-Sanità in Rome. Nurses (n = 545) were invited to answer an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire, which consisted of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and a validated questionnaire to examine job satisfaction. Descriptive analyses and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed. The section designed to evaluate job satisfaction was specifically examined by means of principal component factor analysis. Two hundred and forty-two nurses answered the questionnaire (response rate: 44%). Emotional exhaustion was observed in 38% of respondents. No significant difference was detected between mean values ( standard deviation) at each of the three MBI subscales and Italian normative data. About 33% of respondents showed a GHQ-12 score typical for disorders such as anxiety or depression. High levels of job satisfaction were found to be associated to a lower likelihood both of emotional exhaustion at MBI and psychiatric morbidity at GHQ-12. Factor analysis on items investigating job satisfaction identified 4 factors that globally accounted for 61% of the total variance. The factors obtained could represent possible targets for action aimed at improving nurse satisfaction.
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- Laboratorio di Ricerca sui Servizi Sanitari, IDI-IRCCS, Roma, Italy.
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Renzi C, Tabolli S, Ianni A, Di Pietro C, Puddu P. Burnout and job satisfaction comparing healthcare staff of a dermatological hospital and a general hospital. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2005; 19:153-7. [PMID: 15752281 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2005.01029.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psychological distress among healthcare professionals can have negative effects on the well-being of the professionals and also on the quality of care they provide to patients. OBJECTIVES To evaluate burnout and job satisfaction of dermatologists and nurses working with dermatological patients compared with physicians and nurses of other specialties. METHODS A self-completed anonymous questionnaire was distributed to the personnel of two hospitals in Rome, Italy: a dermatological hospital (IDI) and a general hospital (GH), belonging to the same non-profit organization. Standardized instruments were used to assess burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory) and job satisfaction. Multiple logistic regression was used to examine the association between burnout and working in dermatology vs. other specialties, job satisfaction, years of employment and respondents' sex and age. RESULTS We distributed 929 questionnaires to clinical and non-clinical staff of IDI and 494 questionnaires to the GH staff (response rates: 53% at IDI and 50% at the GH). Among respondents there were 67 physicians and 59 nurses at IDI and 70 physicians and 148 nurses at the GH. Subsequent analyses refer only to this clinical subsample. Factor analysis showed that among physicians and nurses the two main factors explaining job satisfaction were respondents 'satisfaction with the management of their unit' and 'opportunities for personal growth'. Among nurses the likelihood of burnout decreased significantly with higher levels of job satisfaction [odds ratio (OR) = 0.78; 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.7-0.9] and working in dermatology compared with other specialties (OR = 0.46; 95% CI 0.2-0.9). Among physicians a lower likelihood of burnout was associated with job satisfaction (OR = 0.66; 95% CI 0.5-0.8) and older age (OR = 0.28; 95% CI 0.1-0.8). CONCLUSIONS Among both physicians and nurses, job satisfaction was associated with a lower likelihood of burnout, independently of clinical specialty and other factors. Burnout was similar for dermatologists and other specialists. Nurses of the GH compared with those working in dermatology had a higher probability of burnout and were significantly less satisfied with the management of their units and with opportunities for personal growth.
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- Health Services Research Unit, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata, Via Monti di Creta 104, 00167 Rome, Italy
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Tabolli S, Renzi C, Di Pietro C, Molino N, Neri P, Uras C, Aparo UL. [Satisfaction and critical aspects of inpatients care among patients with psoriasis]. Ann Ig 2003; 15:709-15. [PMID: 14969325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate satisfaction with care for psoriatic inpatients. Identify areas in need of interventions and actions to improve the satisfaction with care. METHODS We analyzed 133 patients with psoriasis and 335 patients affected by other dermatological diseases in their first access at the hospital. Six determinants of satisfaction with care were investigated with a self administered questionnaire. Moreover the overall satisfaction was documented. Descriptive analysis and a multiple logistic regression analysis correcting for confounding factors were performed. Focus groups were conducted with patients to further investigate about specific aspects of relationships between patients and personnel. RESULTS Psoriatic inpatients were less satisfied than other dermatological inpatients regarding Coordination of care, Information and education, Emotional support. Emotional support was the determinant with the smallest percentage of satisfied patients. Focus groups confirmed what was identified with the questionnaire and suggested necessary interventions. CONCLUSIONS It is necessary to improve the communication skills of health personnel. Information for patients need to be enhanced and the management of psoriatic patients has to be improved.
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- Lab. Ricerca sui Servizi Sanitari, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, IDI IRCCS Roma
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Picardi A, Abeni D, Renzi C, Braga M, Melchi CF, Pasquini P. Treatment outcome and incidence of psychiatric disorders in dermatological out-patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2003; 17:155-9. [PMID: 12705743 DOI: 10.1046/j.1468-3083.2003.00619.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Epidemiological studies have shown that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among dermatological patients is high. We aimed at estimating the short-term incidence of psychiatric disorders among patients with skin disease. METHODS The 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) was used to identify subjects free from psychiatric morbidity at their first dermatological visit. The GHQ-12 was administered again after 1 month during a computer-assisted telephone interview. RESULTS A total of 277 subjects was included in the study. At the follow-up interview, 21 (7.6%) were found to have significant psychiatric morbidity. Only lack of improvement was associated with increased incidence of psychiatric morbidity (13.6%), with an odds ratio of 3.1 (95% confidence interval 1.2-7.8), after adjustment for gender, age, educational level and clinical severity. CONCLUSIONS Physicians should devote special attention to the risk of psychiatric complications in patients who have not improved with treatment.
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Dermatological Institute IDI-IRCCS, Via dei Monti di Creta, 104-00167 Rome, Italy.
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Picardi A, Abeni D, Renzi C, Braga M, Puddu P, Pasquini P. Increased psychiatric morbidity in female outpatients with skin lesions on visible parts of the body. Acta Derm Venereol 2001; 81:410-4. [PMID: 11859943 DOI: 10.1080/000155501317208345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 10/17/2022] Open
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Psychiatric disorders are frequent among patients with skin diseases. We aimed at identifying factors associated with psychiatric morbidity in dermatological outpatients. All adults attending the outpatient clinics of a dermatological hospital on predetermined days were given the 12-item General Health Questionnaire. The dermatologists indicated the diagnosis and location of skin lesions and rated the disease severity. A total of 1389 patients were asked to take part in the study. Of the 722 who accepted, 389 had a complete set of data and were included in the analysis. To verify the representativeness of our sample, we used the administrative registries to compare participants with the total population of patients who attended the clinics during the same period, and we examined the distribution of missing data. There was a tendency towards a younger age in the sample studied, but no evidence of substantial selection bias. The prevalence of psychiatric morbidity was 20.6%. We found higher probability of psychiatric disorders in women, controlling for age, clinical severity and localization of lesions. In women, but not in men, the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity was higher in patients with lesions on the face or hands. Given that the identification and appropriate management of psychiatric morbidity are important, it seems that the dermatologist should be particularly alert to the possibility of a concurrent psychiatric disorder in women with lesions on the face or hands.
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Dermatological Institute IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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Renzi C, Abeni D, Picardi A, Agostini E, Melchi CF, Pasquini P, Puddu P, Braga M. Factors associated with patient satisfaction with care among dermatological outpatients. Br J Dermatol 2001; 145:617-23. [PMID: 11703289 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2001.04445.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [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: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND It has been shown that poor patient satisfaction can lead to poor adherence to treatment with consequently poor health outcomes. In order to improve the quality of care perceived by the patient and thus the health outcome, it is important to understand which are the main factors influencing patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVES To examine factors associated with patient satisfaction with care among dermatological out-patients. METHODS This longitudinal study is based on a sample of dermatology out-patients. The independent effects on patient's satisfaction of patient characteristics (sociodemographic characteristics, disease severity, quality of life) and of specific aspects of provided health care (the time the physician spent with patients, physician's interpersonal skills, etc.) were examined by multiple logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 1389 out-patients were selected at random and invited to participate. Of the 722 patients who agreed to participate, 424 fulfilled the inclusion criteria and 396 of these patients (93.4%) completed the study. Overall satisfaction was reported by 60.0% of patients. The likelihood of overall satisfaction was found to be significantly and independently increased by the physician's ability to give explanations and to show empathy for the patient's condition, and by the older age of patients. The likelihood of satisfaction also increased with increasing disease severity, but decreased with symptom-related poor quality of life. The lowest level of satisfaction was found among patients whose symptom-related quality of life was worse than the clinical severity rated by the dermatologist. CONCLUSIONS Improving the physician's interpersonal skills can increase patient satisfaction, which is likely to have a positive effect on treatment adherence and health outcomes. Dermatologists succeeded better in establishing a good relationship with clinically more severely affected patients than with patients who were clinically mildly affected despite their quality of life being impaired. Thus, the inclusion of a patient-rated quality of life can be a useful measure in dermatology, as it enables clinicians to perceive the patients' perception of their health status.
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- Health Care Quality Research Unit, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata (IDI-IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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