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Rubio K, Müller JM, Mehta A, Watermann I, Olchers T, Koch I, Wessels S, Schneider MA, Araujo-Ramos T, Singh I, Kugler C, Stoleriu MG, Kriegsmann M, Eichhorn M, Muley T, Merkel OM, Braun T, Ammerpohl O, Reck M, Tresch A, Barreto G. Preliminary results from the EMoLung clinical study showing early lung cancer detection by the LC score. Discov Oncol 2023; 14:181. [PMID: 37787775 PMCID: PMC10547665 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-023-00799-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer (LC) causes more deaths worldwide than any other cancer type. Despite advances in therapeutic strategies, the fatality rate of LC cases remains high (95%) since the majority of patients are diagnosed at late stages when patient prognosis is poor. Analysis of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) database indicates that early diagnosis is significantly associated with favorable outcome. However, since symptoms of LC at early stages are unspecific and resemble those of benign pathologies, current diagnostic approaches are mostly initiated at advanced LC stages. METHODS We developed a LC diagnosis test based on the analysis of distinct RNA isoforms expressed from the GATA6 and NKX2-1 gene loci, which are detected in exhaled breath condensates (EBCs). Levels of these transcript isoforms in EBCs were combined to calculate a diagnostic score (the LC score). In the present study, we aimed to confirm the applicability of the LC score for the diagnosis of early stage LC under clinical settings. Thus, we evaluated EBCs from patients with early stage, resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), who were prospectively enrolled in the EMoLung study at three sites in Germany. RESULTS LC score-based classification of EBCs confirmed its performance under clinical conditions, achieving a sensitivity of 95.7%, 91.3% and 84.6% for LC detection at stages I, II and III, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The LC score is an accurate and non-invasive option for early LC diagnosis and a valuable complement to LC screening procedures based on computed tomography.
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- Karla Rubio
- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, Laboratoire IMoPA, UMR 7365, 54000, Nancy, France
- Lung Cancer Epigenetic, Max-Planck-Institute for Heart and Lung Research, 61231, Bad Nauheim, Germany
- Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Giessen, Germany
- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, MA, 02129, USA
- International Laboratory EPIGEN, Consejo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Estado de Puebla (CONCYTEP), Instituto de Ciencias, EcoCampus, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, 72570, Puebla, Mexico
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- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Institute of Medical Statistics and Computational Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Department of Pharmacy, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, 81377, Munich, Germany
- Comprehensive Pneumology Center Munich (CPC-M), Munich, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- LungenClinic Grosshansdorf (GHD), Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 22927, Großhansdorf, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- LungenClinic Grosshansdorf (GHD), Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 22927, Großhansdorf, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Comprehensive Pneumology Center Munich (CPC-M), Munich, Germany
- Asklepios Biobank für Lungenerkrankungen, Asklepios Klinik Gauting GmbH, 82131, Gauting, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Translational Research Unit, Thoraxklinik at Heidelberg University Hospital, 69126, Heidelberg, Germany
- Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC), 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Translational Research Unit, Thoraxklinik at Heidelberg University Hospital, 69126, Heidelberg, Germany
- Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC), 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Heidelberg, Division Chronic Inflammation and Cancer, Emmy Noether Research Group Epigenetic Machineries and Cancer, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Heidelberg, Division Chronic Inflammation and Cancer, Emmy Noether Research Group Epigenetic Machineries and Cancer, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- LungenClinic Grosshansdorf (GHD), Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 22927, Großhansdorf, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Comprehensive Pneumology Center Munich (CPC-M), Munich, Germany
- Asklepios Biobank für Lungenerkrankungen, Asklepios Klinik Gauting GmbH, 82131, Gauting, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC), 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Institute of Pathology, University of Heidelberg, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC), 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Heidelberg, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Translational Research Unit, Thoraxklinik at Heidelberg University Hospital, 69126, Heidelberg, Germany
- Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC), 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Department of Pharmacy, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, 81377, Munich, Germany
- Comprehensive Pneumology Center Munich (CPC-M), Munich, Germany
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- Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Giessen, Germany
- Department of Cardiac Development, Max-Planck-Institute for Heart and Lung Research, 61231, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- Institute of Human Genetics, University Medical Center Ulm, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany
- LungenClinic Grosshansdorf (GHD), Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 22927, Großhansdorf, Germany
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- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
- Institute of Medical Statistics and Computational Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
- Center for Data and Simulation Science, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, Laboratoire IMoPA, UMR 7365, 54000, Nancy, France.
- Lung Cancer Epigenetic, Max-Planck-Institute for Heart and Lung Research, 61231, Bad Nauheim, Germany.
- Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Giessen, Germany.
- German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL), Gießen, Germany.
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Ketscher A, Jilg CA, Willmann D, Hummel B, Imhof A, Rüsseler V, Hölz S, Metzger E, Müller JM, Schüle R. LSD1 controls metastasis of androgen-independent prostate cancer cells through PXN and LPAR6. Oncogenesis 2014; 3:e120. [PMID: 25285406 PMCID: PMC4216900 DOI: 10.1038/oncsis.2014.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [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: 05/14/2014] [Revised: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 08/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) was shown to control gene expression and cell proliferation of androgen-dependent prostate cancer (PCa) cells, whereas the role of LSD1 in androgen-independent metastatic prostate cancer remains elusive. Here, we show that depletion of LSD1 leads to increased migration and invasion of androgen-independent PCa cells. Transcriptome and cistrome analyses reveal that LSD1 regulates expression of lysophosphatidic acid receptor 6 (LPAR6) and cytoskeletal genes including the focal adhesion adaptor protein paxillin (PXN). Enhanced LPAR6 signalling upon LSD1 depletion promotes migration with concomitant phosphorylation of PXN. In mice LPAR6 overexpression enhances, whereas knockdown of LPAR6 abolishes metastasis of androgen-independent PCa cells. Taken together, we uncover a novel mechanism of how LSD1 controls metastasis and identify LPAR6 as a promising therapeutic target to treat metastatic prostate cancer.
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- A Ketscher
- 1] Urologische Klinik und Zentrale Klinische Forschung, Klinikum der Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany [2] Universität Freiburg, Fakultät für Biologie, Freiburg, Germany
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- Urologische Klinik und Zentrale Klinische Forschung, Klinikum der Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Urologische Klinik und Zentrale Klinische Forschung, Klinikum der Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Urologische Klinik und Zentrale Klinische Forschung, Klinikum der Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Adolf-Butenandt Institut und Munich Center of Integrated Protein Science (CIPS), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München, Germany
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- Urologische Klinik und Zentrale Klinische Forschung, Klinikum der Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- 1] Urologische Klinik und Zentrale Klinische Forschung, Klinikum der Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany [2] Universität Freiburg, Fakultät für Biologie, Freiburg, Germany
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- Urologische Klinik und Zentrale Klinische Forschung, Klinikum der Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Urologische Klinik und Zentrale Klinische Forschung, Klinikum der Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- 1] Urologische Klinik und Zentrale Klinische Forschung, Klinikum der Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany [2] BIOSS Centre of Biological Signaling Studies, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany [3] Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), Standort, Freiburg, Germany
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Ismail M, Maza S, Swierzy M, Tsilimparis N, Rogalla P, Sandrock D, Rückert RI, Müller JM, Rückert JC. Resection of ectopic mediastinal parathyroid glands with the da Vinci® robotic system. Br J Surg 2010; 97:337-43. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.6905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background
Mediastinal ectopic parathyroid adenoma is a frequent cause of persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism, traditionally treated by open surgery. Thoracoscopic access is associated with reduced morbidity in mediastinal surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of robot-assisted dissection for mediastinal ectopic parathyroid glands.
Methods
Two patients with recurrent secondary hyperparathyroidism and three with complicated primary hyperparathyroidism were operated on between July 2004 and August 2008 for ectopic mediastinal parathyroid glands. Fusion of single-photon emission computed tomography and computed tomography led to an exact identification of the culprit glands. Surgery was performed thoracoscopically with the da Vinci® robotic system using a three-trocar approach.
Results
All procedures were completed successfully with the robotic system. No perioperative morbidity or mortality was noted. Median operating time was 58 (range 42–125) min. Intraoperative parathyroid hormone reduction indicated complete resection. Median hospital stay was 3 (range 2–4) days.
Conclusion
Robot-assisted dissection is a promising approach for resection of ectopic parathyroid glands in remote narrow anatomical locations such as the mediastinum.
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- M Ismail
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Charité Campus Mitte, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité Campus Mitte, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Charité Campus Mitte, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Franziskus-Krankenhaus, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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Gregor JI, Schwenk W, Mall J, Kilian M, Spies C, Bloch A, Müller JM, Rückert JC. ["Fast-track" rehabilitation in thoracic surgery. First experiences with a multimodal, interdisciplinary, and proven perioperative treatment course]. Chirurg 2008; 79:657-64. [PMID: 18449517 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-008-1533-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES "Fast-track" rehabilitation is a multimodal perioperative treatment concept for accelerating postoperative recovery which has been already used successfully in visceral surgery. Of its use in thoracic surgery however, almost no data exist and the relevance of this concept for pulmonary operations is unknown. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this prospective study we examined a new perioperative fast-track treatment concept for thoracic surgery and evaluated the results. This program employs detailed information of patients, intensive perioperative respiratory therapy, thoracic peridural analgesia, forced mobilization, and an early start of postoperative normal food intake. RESULTS Fifty consecutive patients with benign or malignant diseases of the lung aged an average of 64 years (range 22-78) were operated on thoracoscopically (n=15) or with thoracotomy (n=35) and treated perioperatively using the fast-track program. All patients were mobilized beginning 4 h postoperatively and had normal food. The incidence of general postoperative complications was 0% in this study. Postoperative stay lasted 4.5 days (range 1.5-28.5). There was no increase in surgical complications, and 6% of the patients were readmitted. The patients' acceptance of this concept was high. CONCLUSION Fast-track rehabilitation resulted in a decreased rate of general complications and accelerated rehabilitation in thoracic surgery.
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- J I Gregor
- Universitätsklinik für Allgemein-, Visceral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Charité-Campus Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, Berlin, Germany.
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Raue W, Haase O, Langelotz C, Neuss H, Müller JM, Schwenk W. Influence of pre-operative fluid infusion on volume status during oesophageal resection--a prospective trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2008; 52:1218-25. [PMID: 18823460 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2008.01759.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perioperative fluid therapy is controversially debated in surgery. In malnourished and hypovolaemic patients, a restrictive fluid regimen may lead to hypoperfusion and increased incidence of complications. The present prospective cohort study was performed to assess whether pre-operative i.v. fluid administration improves intraoperative cardiac preload in patients undergoing oesophageal resection. METHODS Intraoperatively, the intrathoracic blood volume index (ITBVI) was monitored in 44 consecutive patients undergoing elective oesophagectomies with the transthoracic thermodilution technique. Twenty-two of these patients received a pre-operative i.v. fluid loading with a balanced crystalloid solution (1 ml/kg/h over 48 h). RESULTS After induction of anaesthesia ITBVI was low but not different between the groups [767 (512-1314) vs. 775 (531-1200) ml/m(2), P=0.81]. In the intervention group, the extravascular lung water increased above normal levels during the operation. The groups did not differ in cardiac output, blood pressure, heart rate and central venous pressure. Post-operative morbidity was not different between the cohorts. CONCLUSION Pre-operative i.v. fluid loading with crystalloid solutions could not be shown to improve the intraoperative volume status and cardiac function in this study. Randomised trials with other volume replacement techniques are recommended.
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- W Raue
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité- University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Hartmann J, Nocon M, Hartmann H, Kilian M, Ordemann J, Müller JM. [Demands of private gastroenterologists for collaborative treatment concepts with clinics. Results of a Germany-wide survey]. Chirurg 2007; 78:462, 464-6, 468. [PMID: 17310355 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-006-1294-0] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND New demands and possibilities of collaboration between hospitals and private practices in Germany have appeared, now that the way has been opened legally. A poll was conducted to analyse the current status of collaboration between outpatient gastroenterologists and hospital surgical departments and to identify possible future collaborations. MATERIALS AND METHODS One thousand twenty-six private practices specialising in endoscopy were found by contacting the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians and additional internet research. Of these, 50% were randomly selected (513 private practices) and contacted by mail with anonymous questionnaires about cooperation with their clinical partners. Two hundred three (39.6%) practices responded, of which 200 could be analysed. RESULTS Of all practices reached, 75% considered the cooperation with clinics very valuable or even exceptional. Still, almost half (46%) suggested necessary improvements in these collaborations. Around a third of all contacted colleagues were already involved in projects following integrated care models. In about 80% of all participants, the main interest in integrated models was specified to be common therapy planning. CONCLUSION The data analysis of this study shows a substantial interest of private-practice gastroenterologists in close collaboration with hospitals. It is now up to the hospitals to open contracts with their medical outpatient partners.
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- J Hartmann
- Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitäre Medizin Berlin - Charité Campus Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Deutschland.
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Rückert RI, Pirlich M, Rogalla P, Ismail M, Müller JM. Successful endovascular treatment of infrarenal aortic rupture after chemotherapy of a mesenchymal periaortic tumor. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2006; 33:302-5. [PMID: 17097896 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.09.021] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2006] [Accepted: 09/17/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the first successful endovascular repair of a non-aneurysmal aortic rupture due to periaortic tumour regression. CASE REPORT A 58-year-old man developed spontaneous infrarenal aortic rupture following chemotherapy which led to regression of a periaortic mesothelioma that had been diagnosed during explorative laparotomy 11 months earlier. Stent-graft placement was performed with intentional conversion of a bifurcated (Zenith, COOK) into an aorto-uni-iliac system. No complications were encountered during a 40 months follow-up. CONCLUSION Endovascular repair should be considered as a treatment option in non-aneurysmal aortic rupture.
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- R I Rückert
- Department of Surgery, Franziskus-Krankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS After rectal cancer surgery, postoperative general complications occur in 25-35% of all patients and postoperative hospital stay is 14-21 days. "Fast-track" rehabilitation has been shown to accelerate recovery, reduce general morbidity and decrease hospital stay after elective colonic surgery. Because the feasibility of "fast-track" rehabilitation in patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery has not been demonstrated yet, we demonstrate our initial results of "fast-track" rectal cancer surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS Seventy consecutive unselected patients undergoing rectal cancer resection by one surgeon underwent a perioperative "fast-track" rehabilitation. Demographic and operative data, pulmonary function, pain and fatigue, local and general complications and mortality were assessed prospectively. RESULTS AND FINDINGS Thirty-six female and 34 male patients aged 65 (34-77) years underwent open (n=31) or laparoscopic (n=39) anterior resection with partial mesorectal excision (PME 27), anterior resection with total mesorectal excision and protective loop ileostomy (TME 29) or abdominoperineal excision with colostomy (APR 14). Overall, pulmonary function returned to >80% of preoperative value on day 2 (1-4) and the first bowel movement occurred on day 1 (0-3) after surgery. The incidence of local and general complications was 27 and 18%, respectively. Postoperative hospital stay was 8 (3-50) days overall, but shorter after PME [5 (3-47)] than TME [10 (5-42)] or APR [9 (5-50)] (p<0.01). INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSION "Fast-track" rehabilitation was feasible in patients undergoing rectal cancer resection. Local morbidity was not increased, while general morbidity and postoperative hospital stay compared favourably to other series with "traditional" perioperative care.
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- W Schwenk
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Humboldt University, Charité, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany.
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von Heymann C, Grebe D, Schwenk W, Sander M, Hensel M, Müller JM, Spies C. [The influence of intraoperative fluid therapy on the postoperative outcome in "fast track" colon surgery]. Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2006; 41:E1-7. [PMID: 16804784 DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-944529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between the intraoperative and postoperative application of different quantities of fluids and the incidence of postoperative complications after "fast-track"-colonic surgery. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of 136 patients undergoing elective "fast-track" colonic surgery (sigma resection and right hemicolectomy). Data collection in regard of fluid administration during surgery and in the post anaesthesia care unit (PACU) was based on anaesthesia charts and a prospectively generated surgery database. Classification into three volume groups (up to 3500 ml = group 1, 3500 - 5500 ml = group 2, more than 5500 ml = group 3). Basic patient characteristics, pre-existing conditions, type and duration of surgery and anastomoses were documented. We analysed the incidence of postoperative complications such as wound infections, anastomotic leak, bleeding, bowel obstruction, cardiovascular failure, hypertension, pulmonary failure, pneumonia, renal failure, urinary tract infection, neurological and psychiatric complications in the different volume groups. RESULTS 115 patients were infused with up to 3500 mLs of fluids, 19 patients received more than 3500 mLs, two patients were infused with 6000 ml and 7500 mLs, respectively. This was in median 36 ml/kg in the restrictive and 53 ml/kg in the higher volume groups (group 2 and 3 together), respectively. The duration of surgery and anaesthesia was significantly different between both fluid groups (p = 0,023). In a logistic regression model only intraoperative blood loss was independently associated with the volume of infused fluid (OR 0,393, 95 % CI 1.028 - 2.306, p < 0.01). The rate of postoperative complications was not different between groups (p = 0,228). CONCLUSION The incidence of postoperative complications was not different between patients who were infused 36 ml/kg or 53 ml/kg of fluids during surgery and post anaesthesia care unit stay.
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- C von Heymann
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Charité Mitte, Berlin.
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BACKGROUND Although it is a significant part of surgical treatment, informing patients beforehand seems to be more and more neglected, mainly due to the enormous amount of work and time pressure on surgical personnel. MATERIAL AND METHODS A video clip explaining groin hernia surgical repair was produced as additional information for patients. In it, visual material from actual practice describes the disease, the operation itself, all the perioperative aspects, and patients' own experiences. In a prospective comparison study, the length of patient education, its quality, patient satisfaction, and the duration of hospitalization and time off work were compared between patients who saw the video clip (n=50) and those who did not (n=50). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION In summary, the time spent informing the video group was shorter (P<0.05) and their total satisfaction and evaluation of the information material were both higher (P>0.05) for comparable duration of treatment and time off work. This informative video was adopted without problems in our daily clinical life and, besides reducing the time needed to inform patients, it has significantly improved patient understanding of the operative procedure and their satisfaction with treatment.
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- J Zieren
- Klinik für Allgemein-, Visceral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin Campus Mitte.
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Hensel M, Schwenk W, Bloch A, Raue W, Stracke S, Volk T, von Heymann C, Müller JM, Kox WJ, Spies C. Die Aufgabe der Anästhesiologie bei der Umsetzung operativer „Fast track-Konzepte“. Anaesthesist 2006; 55:80-92. [PMID: 16175343 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-005-0923-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 12/18/2022]
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In the present study the "fast-track rehabilitation" protocol of the Charité university hospital for patients undergoing elective colonic resection is described. The underlying principles, clinical pathways and outcome data from 208 patients are shown. Particularly anesthesiological aspects of this multimodal approach, such as modified preoperative and postoperative fluid management, changed guidelines for preoperative fasting, effective analgetic therapy using epidural analgesia and avoiding high systemic doses of opioids, use of short-acting anesthetic agents, and maintenance of normothermia as well as normovolemia are presented and discussed. In comparison to outcome data before "fast-track rehabilitation" was established, the duration of postoperative hospital stay has been reduced from 12 to 5 days, the number of general complications (pneumonia, duodenal ulcer bleeding, urinary tract infection, cerebral, cardiac and renal dysfunction) decreased from 20% to 7%, whereas surgical complications remained constant at 17% (8% wound infections, 3% anastomotic insufficiency).
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- M Hensel
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Campus Charité Mitte, Universitätsmedizin, Berlin.
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The rates of postoperative local surgical complications (e.g. wound-infection, abscess, anastomotic leakage) and the postoperative mortality have markedly decreased over the past decades. However the occurrence of general medical complications (e.g. cardio-pulmonary or renal dysfunction, nosocomial infections, thromboembolism) after abdominal surgery is still frequent with an incidence of 20-60% (1-6). "Fast-track"-surgery, also called "Fast-track"-rehabilitation or "ERAS" (enhanced recovery after surgery) programme, is a combination of different pre- and intraoperative measures, which have been mainly validated in elective colonic surgery, but they can be principally employed in all surgical settings. With this approach it is possible to accelerate the postoperative convalescence and reduce the rate of general complications markedly (4, 7-10).
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- C Langelotz
- Department of General-, Visceral-, Vascular- and Thoracic Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Berlin-Charité, Campus Mitte, Schumannstr 20/21, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Haase O, Schwenk W, Hermann C, Müller JM. Guided imagery and relaxation in conventional colorectal resections: a randomized, controlled, partially blinded trial. Dis Colon Rectum 2005; 48:1955-63. [PMID: 15991068 DOI: 10.1007/s10350-005-0114-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate whether brief psychologic interventions to reduce perioperative stress may improve the postoperative course of patients undergoing abdominal surgery. METHODS We used a randomized, controlled, partially blinded trial to evaluate the differential effectiveness of two brief psychologic interventions (guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation) on analgesic requirement, pain perception, pulmonary function, duration of postoperative ileus, and fatigue after conventional resection of colorectal carcinoma in elderly cancer patients. RESULTS Sixty patients (20 guided imagery, 22 relaxation, 18 control) were evaluated. Acceptance of the brief psychologic interventions was high and 90 percent of the patients indicated that they would recommend it to other patients. Analgesic consumption (P = 0.6) and subjective pain intensity at rest (P = 0.3) and while coughing (P = 0.3) were not different between groups. Recovery of pulmonary function, duration of postoperative ileus, and subjective postoperative fatigue were also not influenced. When the data from intervention groups were pooled, again no benefits were detected compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS Brief psychologic interventions such as guided imagery and relaxation yielded a very positive patient response but did not show a clinically relevant influence on the postoperative physiologic course of elderly patients undergoing conventional resections of colorectal cancer.
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- O Haase
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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BACKGROUND Colorectal resections are common surgical procedures all over the world. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is technically feasible in a considerable amount of patients under elective conditions. Several short-term benefits of the laparoscopic approach to colorectal resection (less pain, less morbidity, improved reconvalescence and better quality of life) have been proposed. OBJECTIVES This review compares laparoscopic and conventional colorectal resection with regards to possible benefits of the laparoscopic method in the short-term postoperative period (up to 3 months post surgery). SEARCH STRATEGY We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CancerLit, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for the years 1991 to 2004. We also handsearched the following journals from 1991 to 2004: British Journal of Surgery, Archives of Surgery, Annals of Surgery, Surgery, World Journal of Surgery, Disease of Colon and Rectum, Surgical Endoscopy, International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery, Der Chirurg, Zentralblatt für Chirurgie, Aktuelle Chirurgie/Viszeralchirurgie. Handsearch of abstracts from the following society meetings from 1991 to 2004: American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colorectal Surgeons, Royal Society of Surgeons, British Assocation of Coloproctology, Surgical Association of Endoscopic Surgeons, European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons, Asian Society of Endoscopic Surgeons. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomised-controlled trial were included regardless of the language of publication. No- or pseudorandomised trials as well as studies that followed patient's preferences towards one of the two interventions were excluded, but listed separately. RCT presented as only an abstract were excluded. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Results were extracted from papers by three observers independently on a predefined data sheet. Disagreements were solved by discussion. 'REVMAN 4.2' was used for statistical analysis. Mean differences (95% confidence intervals) were used for analysing continuous variables. If studies reported medians and ranges instead of means and standard deviations, we assumed the difference of medians to be equal to the difference of means. If no measure of dispersion was given, we tried to obtain these data from the authors or estimated SD as the mean or median. Data were pooled and rate differences as well as weighted mean differences with their 95% confidence intervals were calculated using random effects models. MAIN RESULTS 25 RCT were included and analysed. Methodological quality of most of these trials was only moderate and perioperative treatment was very traditional in most studies. Operative time was longer in laparoscopic surgery, but intraoperative blood was less than in conventional surgery. Intensity of postoperative pain and duration of postoperative ileus was shorter after laparoscopic colorectal resection and pulmonary function was improved after a laparoscopic approach. Total morbidity and local (surgical) morbidity was decreased in the laparoscopic groups. General morbidity and mortality was not different between both groups. Until the 30th postoperative day, quality of life was better in laparoscopic patients. Postoperative hospital stay was less in laparoscopic patients. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Under traditional perioperative treatment, laparoscopic colonic resections show clinically relevant advantages in selected patients. If the long-term oncological results of laparoscopic and conventional resection of colonic carcinoma show equivalent results, the laparoscopic approach should be preferred in patients suitable for this approach to colectomy.
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- W Schwenk
- General-, Visceral-, Vascular- and Thoracic Surgery, University Medicine Berlin Charité Campus Mitte, Schumannstrasse 20/21, Berlin, Germany, D-10117.
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BACKGROUND Colorectal resections are common surgical procedures all over the world. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is technically feasible in a considerable amount of patients under elective conditions. Several short-term benefits of the laparoscopic approach to colorectal resection (less pain, less morbidity, improved reconvalescence and better quality of life) have been proposed. OBJECTIVES This review compares laparoscopic and conventional colorectal resection with regards to possible benefits of the laparoscopic method in the short-term postoperative period (up to 3 months post surgery). SEARCH STRATEGY We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CancerLit, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for the years 1991 to 2004. We also handsearched the following journals from 1991 to 2004: British Journal of Surgery, Archives of Surgery, Annals of Surgery, Surgery, World Journal of Surgery, Disease of Colon and Rectum, Surgical Endoscopy, International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery, Der Chirurg, Zentralblatt für Chirurgie, Aktuelle Chirurgie/Viszeralchirurgie. Handsearch of abstracts from the following society meetings from 1991 to 2004: American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colorectal Surgeons, Royal Society of Surgeons, British Assocation of Coloproctology, Surgical Association of Endoscopic Surgeons, European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons, Asian Society of Endoscopic Surgeons. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomised-controlled trial were included regardless of the language of publication. No- or pseudorandomised trials as well as studies that followed patient's preferences towards one of the two interventions were excluded, but listed separately. RCT presented as only an abstract were excluded. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Results were extracted from papers by three observers independently on a predefined data sheet. Disagreements were solved by discussion. 'REVMAN 4.2' was used for statistical analysis. Mean differences (95% confidence intervals) were used for analysing continuous variables. If studies reported medians and ranges instead of means and standard deviations, we assumed the difference of medians to be equal to the difference of means. If no measure of dispersion was given, we tried to obtain these data from the authors or estimated SD as the mean or median. Data were pooled and rate differences as well as weighted mean differences with their 95% confidence intervals were calculated using random effects models. MAIN RESULTS 25 RCT were included and analysed. Methodological quality of most of these trials was only moderate and perioperative treatment was very traditional in most studies. Operative time was longer in laparoscopic surgery, but intraoperative blood was less than in conventional surgery. Intensity of postoperative pain and duration of postoperative ileus was shorter after laparoscopic colorectal resection and pulmonary function was improved after a laparoscopic approach. Total morbidity and local (surgical) morbidity was decreased in the laparoscopic groups. General morbidity and mortality was not different between both groups. Until the 30th postoperative day, quality of life was better in laparoscopic patients. Postoperative hospital stay was less in laparoscopic patients. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Under traditional perioperative treatment, laparoscopic colonic resections show clinically relevant advantages in selected patients. If the long-term oncological results of laparoscopic and conventional resection of colonic carcinoma show equivalent results, the laparoscopic approach should be preferred in patients suitable for this approach to colectomy.
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- W Schwenk
- General-, Visceral-, Vascular- and Thoracic Surgery, University Medicine Berlin Charité Campus Mitte, Schumannstrasse 20/21, Berlin, Germany, D-10117.
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"Fast-track"-surgery -- also called "fast-track"-rehabilitation -- is an interdisciplinary, multimodal concept to accelerate postoperative reconvalescence and reduce general morbidity. "Fast-track"-rehabilitation focuses on preoperative patient education, atraumatic and minimal-invasive access to the operative field, optimized anesthesia under normovolemia and prevention of intraoperative hypoxia and hypothermia, effective analgetic therapy without high systemic doses of opioids, enforced postoperative patient mobilisation, early postoperative oral feeding, and avoidance of tubes and drains. "Fast-track"-rehabilitation plans have been published for numerous operative procedures in general-, visceral-, vascular- and thoracic surgery, as well for orthopaedic, urological and gynaecological operations. Until today, "fast-track"-rehabilitation was evaluated most thoroughly in elective colonic surgery. Here, the multimodal regime decreased general morbidity from 20 - 30 % to below 10 %, while postoperative hospital stay was reduced from 10 - 15 to 2 - 5 days. "Fast-track"-rehabilitation for major surgery should be evaluated in randomised, controlled trials.
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- W Schwenk
- Universitätsklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Charité, Campus Mitte, Berlin.
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Rückert JC, Ismail M, Jacobi CA, Rogalla P, Braumann C, Gregor J, Borchert U, Müller JM. Das Da Vinci-Robotersystem – eine neue Dimension in der Thoraxchirurgie. Pneumologie 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-864624] [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: 10/19/2022]
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Proske JM, Rückert JC, Zuckermann-Becker H, Mall J, Gregor J, Neudecker J, Müller JM. Die modifizierte Dilatationstracheotomie als Wahleingriff in der Intensivtherapie. Pneumologie 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-864416] [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: 10/19/2022]
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Proske JM, Rückert JC, Zuckermann-Becker H, Rogalla P, Mall J, Müller JM. [First line application of a modified dilatational tracheostomy in the intensive care]. Zentralbl Chir 2004; 129:447-50. [PMID: 15616907 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-832412] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the growing clinical use of the percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy data concerning their first line application are still lacking. METHODS Retrospective analysis of the intra- and postinterventional morbidity of a modified dilatational tracheostomy in a surgical intensive care unit of a German university hospital over a 2-year period. RESULTS A total of 107 elective dilatational tracheostomies were performed in 105 patients. There were no intraoperative complications. 2 accidental decannulations occurred in the postoperative period. One conventional tracheostomy had to be performed secondary. Stoma side bleeding or clinical relevant infection had not been observed. After definite decannulation wound closure was spontaneous in all patients. CONCLUSIONS The first line application of the dilatational tracheostomy has a low morbidity.
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- J M Proske
- Abteilung für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Charité Campus Mitte, Humboldt-Universität Berlin.
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Schwenk W, Haase O, Raue W, Neudecker J, Müller JM. Einführung der „Fast-track”-Kolonchirurgie in den klinischen Alltag. Zentralbl Chir 2004; 129:502-9. [PMID: 15616916 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-832417] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A multimodal perioperative concept ("fast-track"-surgery) may decrease the incidence of general complications following elective colonic resections, accelerate rehabilitation and shorten postoperative hospital stay. During the introduction of this new "clinical pathway" several obstacles have to be overcome. This manuscript describes a practical way to establish "fast-track"-colonic surgery in the clinical routine. MATERIAL AND METHODS After discussion of the many aspects of perioperative pathophysiology following abdominal surgery a "fast-track"-concept for colonic surgery was defined. Since 11.10.2001 the "fast-track" concept was applied to all patients treated by one attending surgeon. Experience with establishing this concept in the clinical routine was analysed. RESULTS "Fast-track"-colonic surgery was established in close cooperation between surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses. A written-down concept, the use of checklists and letters of information for patients, their relatives and general practicioners will simplify the introduction of the new perioperative treatment. Traditional practice (i. e. types of incisions, use of drainage, postoperative oral feeding) have to be modified. In 74 "fast-track"-colonic resections postoperative hospital stay was reduced to a median of 4 days, regardless of the way of access to the abominal cavity (laparoscopic or conventional). Postoperative morbidity was acceptable (local complications: 7 %; general complications: 7 %, but only 1 % without local complication). CONCLUSION Establishing "fast-track"-colonic surgery requires close cooperation between surgery, anestehsiology and nursing personal. Most important is a surgeon prepared to overcome traditional concepts of perioperative care.
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- W Schwenk
- Universitätsklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitäre Medizin Berlin, Charité, Campus Mitte, Medizinische Fakultät der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
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Schwenk W, Neudecker J, Haase O, Raue W, Strohm T, Müller JM. Comparison of EORTC quality of life core questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ-C30) and gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI) in patients undergoing elective colorectal cancer resection. Int J Colorectal Dis 2004; 19:554-60. [PMID: 15205989 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-004-0609-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/31/2004] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND EORTC-QLQ-C30 questionnaires and GIQLI questionnaires are used to evaluate post-operative quality of life (QoL). It was not clear whether results of both instruments are comparable. Therefore, the level of agreement between both QoL questionnaires was evaluated in patients undergoing elective colorectal cancer resection. METHODS Pre-operatively, 7 and 30 days after surgery 116 patients answered the EORTC-QLQ-C-30 and the GIQLI questionnaires in random order. Individual questions with similar content from each questionnaire were compared. Data for global QoL, physical (PF), emotional (EF) and social function (SF) were linearly transformed to fit a scale from 0 to 100. Data from the two instruments were correlated and the level of agreement between them was calculated according to the method of Bland and Altman. RESULTS A total of 308 data sets [(pre-op. n=116; 7th pod n=101; 30th post-operative day (pod) n=91)] were evaluated. Both instruments detected a reversible reduction of QoL after surgery and gave inferior results for patients with conditions known to impair QoL. EORTC-QLQ-C30 was more sensitive than GIQLI. The correlation between the two questionnaires for global QoL, PF and EF was good ( r=0.53-0.66, p<0.01), but no correlation for SF was detected ( r=-0.44, p=0.44). Linearly transformed scores from the two instruments differed considerably from -13 (95%CI -51 to 24) points (QoL) to 10 (-38 to 58) points (PF). CONCLUSION Although EORTC-QLQ-C30 scores and GIQLI scores from patients undergoing elective colorectal cancer surgery did correlate well, the level of agreement between the two instruments was quite low. Perioperative QoL data from the two instruments cannot be compared with each other.
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- W Schwenk
- Universitätsklinik für Allgemein-, Visceral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Charité, Campus Mitte, Schumannstrasse 20/21, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
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Schwenk W, Raue W, Haase O, Junghans T, Müller JM. ["Fast-track" colonic surgery-first experience with a clinical procedure for accelerating postoperative recovery]. Chirurg 2004; 75:508-14. [PMID: 15007524 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-003-0785-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECT The aim of multimodal perioperative treatment concepts is to lower the extent of general complications after elective colonic resection and "traditional" perioperative therapy and to allow hospital discharge only a few days following the operation. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective study, we examined a new perioperative treatment plan for accelerating postoperative recovery and evaluated the results. This so-called "fast-track" program employs combined thoracal peridural analgesia, forced mobilization, and rapid renourishment within the clinic. RESULTS Sixty-four consecutive patients with benign or malignant disease of the large intestine aged an average of 66 years (range 54-71) were operated on. Thirty received conventional resection and 34 were operated on laparoscopically and treated perioperatively using the fast-track program. The hospital diet was given in all cases on the 1st postoperative day, and the first bowel movement occurred on the 2nd day (range 2-3). The patients could be released on the 4th postresection day (range 4-5). General and local postoperative complications were observed in five patients each (8%), including two cases of anastomotic insufficiency. CONCLUSION In colonic surgery, the "fast-track" method accelerated convalescence, lowered the number of general complications, and reduced the duration of hospital stay. Therefore, evaluation of "fast-track" concepts is warranted in other types of elective abdominal surgery.
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- W Schwenk
- Universitätsklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Medizinische Fakultät der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
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Raue W, Haase O, Junghans T, Scharfenberg M, Müller JM, Schwenk W. 'Fast-track' multimodal rehabilitation program improves outcome after laparoscopic sigmoidectomy: a controlled prospective evaluation. Surg Endosc 2004; 18:1463-8. [PMID: 15791370 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-003-9238-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2003] [Accepted: 03/17/2004] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic colorectal resection improves patient outcome by reducing pain, postoperative pulmonary dysfunction, gastrointestinal paralysis, and fatigue. A multimodal rehabilitation program ("fast-track") with epidural analgesia, early oral feeding, and enforced mobilization may further improve the excellent results of laparoscopic colorectal resection, enabling early ambulation of these patients. METHODS Fifty two consecutive patients underwent laparoscopic sigmoidectomy with standardized regular perioperative treatment (standard) or multimodal rehabilitation program ("fast-track"). Outcome measures included pulmonary function, duration of postoperative ileus, pain perception, fatigue, morbidity, and mortality. RESULTS Twenty nine standard-care patients (19 men and 10 women) and 23 fast-track patients (15 men and eight women) were evaluated. Demographic and operative data were similar for the two groups. On the 1st postoperative day, pulmonary function was improved (p = 0.01) in fast-track patients. Oral feeding was achieved earlier (p < 0.01) and defecation occurred earlier (p < 0.01) in the fast-track group. Visual analogue scale scores for pain were similar for the two groups (p > 0.05), but fatigue was increased in the standard-care group on the 1st (p = 0.06) and 2nd (p < 0.05) postoperative days. Morbidity was not different for the two groups. Fast-track patients were discharged on day 4 (range, 3-6) and standard-care patients on day 7 (range, 4-14) (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Multimodal rehabilitation can improve further on the excellent results of laparoscopic sigmoidectomy and decrease the postoperative hospital stay.
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- W Raue
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty, Humboldt University, Charité, Campus Mitte, Schumannstrasse 20/21, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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Zieren J, Proske JM, Neuss H, Paul M, Müller JM. [Trevira: a new polyester implant for the treatment of incisional hernia. Results of an experimental study]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 129:343-6. [PMID: 15297223 DOI: 10.1016/j.anchir.2004.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 10/29/2003] [Accepted: 04/21/2004] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The synthetic implant meshes in clinical use for the treatment of abdominal hernias are generally made of polyester in France and of polypropylene in Germany. Serving as an implant material for the replacement of the cruciate ligament, the Trevira is another polymer of polyester in clinical use with excellent results. This animal trial was performed to ascertain whether it offers any advantages over polypropylene for abdominal incisional hernia repair. MATERIAL AND METHODS [corrected] In 12 pigs 10 x 10 cm of the abdominal wall preserving the peritoneum was resected and subsequently implanted a 15 x 15 cm synthetic mesh of polyethylene terephthalate (Trevira) in half of them and of polypropylene (Prolene) in the other half using a sublay technique. After two and six month the implant size was measured and the extend of the foreign body reaction determined by the microscopically presence of foreign body giant cells. RESULTS No significant differences concerning the implant size were shown between the two groups at any of the time periods. The acute inflammatory reaction observed was significantly higher at the polypropylene than at the polyethylene terephthalate implant (number of giant cells after 2 month: Prolene 2.2 +/-0.4, Trevira: 0.8 +/-0.2, after six month: Prolene: 4.6 +/-1.3, Trevira: 1.1 +/-0.5). In contrast to the polyethylene terephthalate all polypropylene samples showed calcification areas after six month. CONCLUSION In this animal trial Trevira mesh showed a high biocompatibility with a low foreign body reaction. It appears to be a promising new implant for the treatment of hernia.
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- J Zieren
- Service de chirurgie générale, digestive vasculaire et thoracique, Charité, Campus Mitte, Humboldt Universität, Schumannstrasse 20-21, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Kilian M, Mautsch I, Gregor JI, Heinichen D, Jacobi CA, Schimke I, Guski H, Müller JM, Wenger FA. Influence of conjugated and conventional linoleic acid on tumor growth and lipid peroxidation in pancreatic adenocarcinoma in hamster. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2003; 69:67-72. [PMID: 12878453 DOI: 10.1016/s0952-3278(03)00058-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Conventional linoleic acid (LA) is regarded as a promotor of carcinogenesis. However, the effect of its conjugated derivative on cancer is still unknown. Therefore we investigated the influence of conventional and conjugated LA on tumor growth and lipid peroxidation in a solid model of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in Syrian hamsters. 60 male hamsters were randomized in 4 groups (Gr.) (n=15). Gr. 1 and 2 received 0.5 ml 0.9% sodium chloride subcutaneously (s.c.) once a week while Gr. 3 and 4 were injected 10 mg N-nitrosobis-2-oxopropylamine (BOP)/kg body weight weekly for 12 weeks to induce pancreatic cancer. Gr. 1 and 3 received a diet containing conventional LA, Gr. 2 and 4 were fed a diet of conjugated LA. After 29 weeks all animals were sacrificed, pancreas was weighed and examined macroscopically and histologically. The level of lipid peroxidation and activities of glutathion peroxidase and superoxide dismutase were determined in tumor-free as well as in pancreatic carcinoma tissue. Different diets did not influence the incidence of pancreatic carcinoma, however, pancreas weight was increased by conjugated LA compared to conventional LA. Furthermore both diets decreased the activity of glutathion peroxidase and increased the level of lipid peroxidation in pancreatic intratumoral tissue. The content of conjugated LA in dietary did not influence pancreatic tumor growth in a solid model of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in Syrian hamsters.
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- M Kilian
- Clinic of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Schumannstr. 20/21, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Zieren J, Karaus M, Wenger FA, Müller JM. Pylorus preservation after complete gastrectomy and jejunal interposition: experimental study investigating motility and alkaline reflux. Int J Surg Investig 2003; 2:27-32. [PMID: 12774335] [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: 03/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pylorus preservation has been proposed to reduce the disturbance in gastric emptying following gastrectomy but little is known about the role of the pylorus regarding motility patterns and alkaline reflux. AIMS To assess the motility patterns and alkaline reflux following pylorus preservation after complete gastrectomy and jejunal interposition in the pig. METHODS Motility patterns and alkaline reflux were studied in 12 conscious pigs before and after gastrectomy and jejunal interposition with preservation of the pylorus and a 1 cm antral ring (PYL+) or excised pylorus (PYL-) 6 and 14 weeks postoperatively. Gastroduodenal motility was investigated by manometry after fasting and fed, respectively and alkaline reflux by a fiberoptic system for detecting bilirubin. RESULTS The number of propagated phase-III activities of the jejunal interponat to the duodenum and propagating velocity were lower in the PYL+ group after 6 weeks (p < 0.05) but higher after 14 weeks (p < 0.05) compared to the PYL- group. In the PYL+ the number of intrapyloric pressure waves (IPPWs) was lower after 6 weeks (p < 0.05) but higher after 14 weeks (p < 0.05) in comparison to preoperative controls. Alkaline reflux was significantly higher in the PYL- group than in the PYL+ group throughout the time observed. CONCLUSIONS Pyloric function shows a delay after 6 weeks but restores within 14 weeks postoperatively. Pylorus preservation was associated with a significant decrease of alkaline reflux compared to PYL- in this setting.
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- J Zieren
- Department of Surgery, Charité Humboldt University of Berlin, Schumannstreet 20/21, D-10117 Berlin, Germany.
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Although recent experimental and clinical trials have documented that postoperative inflammation and changes in different immunologic parameters are less pronounced after laparoscopic approaches in comparison to open surgery, it still remains unclear what influence the pneumoperitoneum itself has on immunologic defense and function. This is mainly due to the endpoints of the different studies which investigate changes in the so-called immunologic parameters (cell subunits, C-reactive protein, cytokines, catecholamines or other stress hormones in plasma samples) rather than analyzing immunologic functions, such as cell activation, production of proteins, cell proliferation or in vivo immune defenses. So far, especially in clinical trials, no correlation has been demonstrated between the changes in immunologic parameters and relevant postoperative clinical endpoints, such as postoperative complications. Thus further clinical prospective randomized studies with relevant clinical endpoints and additional investigations of immunologic parameters are needed to prove the consequences of either minimally invasive surgery or open procedures on postoperative immune functions.
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- C A Jacobi
- Department of Surgery, Humboldt University of Berlin, Charité, Campus Mitte, Schumannstrasse 20/21, D-10117 Berlin, Germany.
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Rückert JC, Sobel HK, Göhring S, Einhäupl KM, Müller JM. Matched-pair comparison of three different approaches for thymectomy in myasthenia gravis. Surg Endosc 2003; 17:711-5. [PMID: 12616395 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-002-9162-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [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] [Received: 07/22/2002] [Accepted: 11/07/2002] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Because of the lack of evidence-based data comparing different techniques for thymectomy (Thx), a matched-pair study was conducted to evaluate the role of thoracoscopic Thx (tThx) more objectively. METHODS Of 182 patients who underwent Thx, 3 groups according to the operation technique were matched for myasthenia gravis (MG) without thymoma, age, gender, and severity of MG. Twenty patients each who had Thx through anterolateral thoracotomy (aThx), extended median sternotomy (sThx), and tThx were compared for length of operation, postoperative morbidity, complete remission, quantification of improvement of MG, and cosmetic results. RESULTS Complete tThx required 197 +/- 35 min as compared to 113 +/- 43 min for sThx and 82 +/- 27 min for aThx (P <0.001). With zero mortality the overall postoperative morbidity rate was 25% for sThx versus 15% for aThx and 5% for tThx (P <0.05). There was no difference in complete remission of MG. The median activities of daily living (ADL) scores improved by 6.0 (1-19) after tThx, 5.5 (2-4) after sThx, and 7.5 (0-12) after aThx. Best cosmetic results were achieved after tThx. CONCLUSIONS There was adequate cumulative medium-term improvement of MG and less postoperative morbidity after tThx, which may become the preferred technique for Thx.
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- J C Rückert
- Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery, Humboldt University Medical School (Charité), Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany.
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Wenger FA, Kilian M, Bisevac M, Khodadayan C, von Seebach M, Schimke I, Guski H, Müller JM. Effects of Celebrex and Zyflo on liver metastasis and lipidperoxidation in pancreatic cancer in Syrian hamsters. Clin Exp Metastasis 2003; 19:681-7. [PMID: 12553373 DOI: 10.1023/a:1021387826867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 11/12/2022]
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Selective inhibition of eicosanoid synthesis is thought to have effects on carcinogenesis in lung and colon cancer. However, it is still unknown whether pancreatic cancer might also be influenced. Therefore we evaluated the impact of selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor Celebrex and selective 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor Zyflo on liver metastasis in a solid model of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in Syrian hamster. In week 33, the animals were sacrificed and incidence of pancreatic carcinomas and number and size of liver metastases were determined. Activities of antioxidative enzymes (GSHPX/SOD) and concentrations of products of lipidperoxidation were measured in liver metastases and non-metastatic hepatic tissue. The incidence (54.5 vs. 100%), number (3.17 +/- 0.98 vs. 6.75 +/- 0.71) and size (2.67 +/- 1.97 vs. 11.75 +/- 1.98 mm2) of liver metastases were decreased by combined therapy of Zyflo and Celebrex (P < 0.05). Furthermore, activities of GSHPX ([73.77 +/- 5.67]*10(5) vs. [15.49 +/- 4.02]*10(5) U/mg prot.; P < 0.05) and SOD (474.92 +/- 108.8 vs. 127.89 +/- 38.75 U/mg prot.; P < 0.05) were increased, while lipidperoxidation (0.31 +/- 0.08 nmol/mg prot. vs. 1.54 +/- 0.55 nmol/mg prot.; P < 0.05) was decreased by combination therapy, in non-metastatic hepatic tissue. Moreover, combined therapy increased lipidperoxidation in liver metastases (0.47 +/- 0.09 vs. 1.95 +/- 0.12 nmol/mg prot.; P < 0.05). Thus, a combination of Celebrex and Zyflo might be a new concept to decrease tumour growth in liver metastases in advanced pancreatic cancer.
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- F A Wenger
- Clinic of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany.
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AIM To determine whether a thoracoscopic lobectomy used for treatment of primary non-small cell lung cancer shows a higher or lower morbidity in comparison to the conventional resection (thoracotomy) postoperatively. METHODOLOGY 42 patients with the presumption diagnosis of a lung cancer received a thoracoscopic lobectomy (n=28) or a conventional lobectomy (n=14). Postoperative complication rate (30 days) was analysed prospectively. There were no differences between the groups referring to age, co-morbidity, localisation of the tumor and stage. RESULTS Patients with a conventional operation revealed a significant higher morbidity in comparison to the patients of the thoracoscopic group (50 % vs. 14.2 %, p=0.03). CONCLUSION The thoracoscopic lobectomy represents a safe operation method and an alternative to the conventional operation (thoracotomy).
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- Beatrix Hoksch
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Chirurgie, Charité Campus Mitte, Medizinische Fakultät der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
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Schwenk W, Günther N, Haase O, Konschake U, Müller JM. Wandel der perioperativen Therapie bei elektiven kolorektalen Resektionen in Deutschland 1991 und 2001/2002. Zentralbl Chir 2003; 128:1086-92. [PMID: 14750071 DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-44843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND To assess changes in perioperative treatment of patients undergoing elective colorectal resections, surveys were sent to all German surgical departments in 1991 and 2001/2002. METHODS 1,207 chairmen of departments for general or visceral surgery were asked to answer a survey concerning the principles of perioperative treatment of patients undergoing elective colorectal resection. The results of this questionnaire were compared to a survey that had been performed in 1991. RESULTS 616 chairmen (51.0%) responded to the survey (1991: 76.4%). In 2001/2002 preoperative parenteral alimentation was utilized routinely in only 10.3% (1991: 40.0%) of all hospitals. Preoperative i.v.-pyelography was used only in 24.7% of the hospitals (1991: 79.7%). Intraoperative testing of colorectal anastomoses was more common in 2001/2002 (63.7%) than in 1991 (40.1%). At the same time the incidence of "single-shot"-antibiotic prophylaxis increased from 24.0% to 70.4 %. Orthograde bowel lavage, perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis and postoperative parenteral alimentation were use as often in 2001/2002 as in 1991. Intraperitoneal drains were routinely inserted in most of the surgical departments after left-sided colonic resections (2001/2002: 86.2%; 1991: 88.2%) or rectal resections (2001/2002: 90.5%; 1991: 94.4%). CONCLUSION During the last decade, perioperative therapy for patients undergoing elective colorectal resection has changed substantially. Most of these changes occurred in the perioperative medical treatment. However, surgical traditions like intraperitoneal drainage are still very frequently utilized.
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- W Schwenk
- Universitätsklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Medizinische Fakultät der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité, Campus Mitte.
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Surgical tactics in case of aortic aneurysms and simultaneously performed cancer resections are not uniform and still remain a matter of debate. From Jan. 1, 1995 - Oct. 31, 2001 we operated on 37 patients suffering from aortic aneurysms (34 infrarenal, 2 combined thoraco- abdominal, 1 thoracic aneurysm) and cancer (11 esophageal, 6 gastric carcinomas, 3 small-bowel tumors, 5 large-bowel, and 12 renal carcino-mas). None of the above mentioned patients presented with any graft infection, or other severe p. op. complications. According to these results, the one-stage operation of aortic aneurysms and cancer resection is feasible if appropriate care is given to patients selection, technical details and the rules of antisepsis, without affecting surgical morbidity and mortality.
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- M Walter
- Klinik für Allgemein-, Visceral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Charité, Berlin
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Wenger FA, Kilian M, Achucarro P, Heinicken D, Schimke I, Guski H, Jacobi CA, Müller JM. Effects of Celebrex and Zyflo on BOP-induced pancreatic cancer in Syrian hamsters. Pancreatology 2002; 2:54-60. [PMID: 12120008 DOI: 10.1159/000049449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Selective inhibition of eicosanoid synthesis decreases inflammation, however, it is still unknown whether oxidative stress and carcinogenesis might be influenced in ductal pancreatic ductal cancer as well. METHODS 120 male hamsters were randomized into 8 groups (n = 15). While control group 1-4 received 0.5 ml normal saline s.c. weekly for 16 weeks, groups 5-8 were injected 10 mg BOP/kg body weight to induce pancreatic cancer. After establishment of pancreatic cancer, groups 1 and 5 received no therapy, groups 2 and 6 were fed 7 mg Celebrex daily, groups 3 and 7 were given 28 mg Zyflo and groups 4 and 8 received Celebrex and Zyflo orally daily in weeks 17-32. In week 33, all animals were sacrificed, macroscopic size of pancreatic carcinomas was measured, incidence of pancreatic cancer was analyzed histopathologically and activities of antioxidative enzymes and concentration of products of lipid peroxidation in tumor-free and pancreatic intratumoral tissue were determined. RESULTS Incidence and size of macroscopic pancreatic carcinomas were decreased by single therapy with Zyflo as well as combined therapy (Zyflo + Celebrex). Activities of antioxidative enzymes were increased and the concentration of products of lipid peroxidation was decreased in tumor-free pancreas. On the other hand, lipid peroxidation was increased in pancreatic tumors. CONCLUSION Zyflo alone or in combination with Celebrex reduce tumor growth in pancreatic cancer and thus might be a new therapeutic option in advanced pancreatic cancer.
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- F A Wenger
- Clinic of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Schumannstrasse 20/21, D-10117 Berlin, Germany.
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BACKGROUND Obesity often complicates the postoperative course of heart transplant recipients. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) represents a minimal invasive therapeutic possibility for weight reduction in non-transplanted patients. CASE REPORT We report a 55-year-old diabetic, morbidly obese male (weight 138 kg, height 173 m, BMI 46 kg/m2) in whom 6 years after orthotopic heart transplantation, LAGB and laparoscopic cholecystectomy were successfully performed. At follow-up of 28 months, the patient has lost 32 kg. His present weight is 106 kg (BMI 35.4). Diabetes improved, and oral diabetic medication was withdrawn. Cyclosporine dosage has not had to be changed after LAGB. CONCLUSION In morbidly obese transplanted patients, LAGB should be considered as an effective alternative to dietetic measures to enable weight reduction and to improve comorbidities. In contrast to bariatric malabsorption techniques, like jejunoileal bypass and gastric bypass, cyclosporine pharmacokinetics do not appear to be influenced by gastric banding.
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- B Ablassmaier
- Outpatient Clinic of Internal Medicine, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
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Zieren J, Neuss H, Maecker F, Müller JM. [What is the value of the internet as a source of information for patients with inguinal hernias? First results of an observational study]. Chirurg 2002; 73:462-4; discussion 465. [PMID: 12089830 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-002-0449-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 10/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The increasing use of the internet has led to a variety of medical web pages and an increasing amount of information about hospitals. Little is known about the extent to which this new medium is already used by patients as a source of information. For patients with inguinal hernia, for example, a frequent surgical symptom with large method variety, the value of the internet as a source of information should be examined. METHODS One hundred patients facing an elective inguinal hernia repair at the Surgical Department Charité Berlin took part in a prospective observation study (a questionnaire with 10 questions) between July 1999 and March 2001. The questions referred to the possibility of PC/internet access, other sources of information (e.g., general practitioner, friends, internet) as well as the criteria by which the clinic was chosen. Patients were asked to answer basic questions about the development and treatment of inguinal hernia and to give a self-assessment of their knowledge of inguinal hernia (0 = no knowledge; 10 = maximum knowledge). RESULTS The questionnaire revealed that 39% of the patients (average age 47 +/- 16 years) had a PC in their homes, 24% of those with internet access; 11% had internet access at other places. It also showed that 53% of the patients sought medical information from their general practitioner, 29% from friends, and 18% from the internet. Young patients (median age 29 years), employees and patients with private internet access use the internet with significantly more frequency. Their medical knowledge as well as their self-assessment of medical knowledge was significantly higher (median 19 versus 7 points and median 8.6 versus 5.7, respectively) and they chose the clinic because of the information from their research on the internet. CONCLUSION At present, the internet still plays a subordinate role as a source of information for patients with an inguinal hernia. The increasing presence of this medium as well as the higher internet acceptance of future patients indicates that it has a promising future as a source of medical information.
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- J Zieren
- Klinik für Allgemein-, Visceral-, Gefäss- and Thoraxchirurgie, Charité, Campus Mitte, Humboldt Universität Berlin, Schumannstrasse 20/21, 10117 Berlin.
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Earlobe keloids are benign, fibrous proliferations that show a high rate of recurrence of up to 80% following surgical excision. Traumas to the earlobe such as ear piercing, burns or surgical interventions are important in the pathogenesis of the disease. In addition to surgical keloid excision and reconstruction of the earlobe, several adjuvant therapeutic concepts have been described to prevent recurrence. Here we present the case of a female patient who suffered from severe bilateral keloid development after piercing of both ears. The report gives an overview of the relevant therapeutic concepts in the treatment of earlobe keloids and their possible complications. In addition, the question of written informed consent before ear piercing is discussed.
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- J W Mall
- Abteilung Plastische Chirurgie, Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Charité, Humboldt Universität, Schumannstrasse 20/21, 10117 Berlin
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The randomised controlled clinical trial (RCT) is a powerful instrument to evaluate different therapeutic regimens. In a survey among 115 physicians visiting the 25th annual meeting of the Surgical Society of Berlin and Brandenburg, the RCT was judged to be very important when changes of therapeutic strategies are discussed. 90 % of all participants claimed to use data from RCTs in the clinical routine and 89 % would participate in such a trial. In official (e. g. discussions during coffee breaks at scientific meetings) or non-medical (e. g. non-scientific press or media) sources of information were assessed as irrelevant for decisions regarding therapeutic strategies. However, in contrast to this view laparoscopic cholecystectomy was introduced into clinical practice rapidly because patients informed by external (non-medical) sources preferred to be operated on with the "modern" technique. Clinical trials with a high level of evidence had no relevant influence on the rapid distribution of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Controversial discussions concerning the extent of lymphadenectomy with gastric resection for carcinoma demonstrate that the value of excellent clinical RCTs is low if their results challenge a stable paradigma of the surgical scientific society. To allow a rational judgement, new surgical technologies should undergo a scientific gradual evaluation in agreement with the principles of evidence based medicine.
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- W Schwenk
- Universitätsklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Medizinische Fakultät der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité, Campus Mitte, Germany.
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- W Schwenk
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty of Humboldt University at Berlin, Charité, Campus Mitte, Schumannstrasse 20/21, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Solid tumors are frequently accompanied by a depressed cellular and humoral immunity. This study analyzed changes these factors in colorectal cancer patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS We compared cellular (leukocytes, lymphocytes, HLA-DR expression on monocytes) and humoral immune parameters (interleukin-6, interleukin-10, tumor necrosis factor alpha) in 40 patients with colorectal cancer and in 18 healthy controls. RESULTS Leukocytes were in the normal range in patients and controls. However, tumor patients showed significant lymphopenia in comparison to controls. HLA-DR antigen expression on CD14+ monocytes was reduced in the cancer patients while IL-6 and IL-10 plasma levels were increased. Patients with UICC stage III had IL-6 and IL-10 concentrations were significantly increased as well. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that colorectal tumor establishment and progression results in a malfunction of the immune system, and underline the importance of elucidating in detail the mechanisms of immune modulation in cancer patients.
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- J Ordemann
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, Thoracic Surgery, Charité, Medical School, Medical Faculty, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
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Ablassmaier B, Jacobi CA, Stoesslein R, Opitz I, Müller JM. Laparoscopic esophagogastrostomy: an alternative minimally invasive treatment for achalasia stage III. Surg Endosc 2002; 16:216. [PMID: 11961646 DOI: 10.1007/s004640042006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2000] [Accepted: 12/14/2000] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The surgical treatment for stage III achalasia with markedly dilated and sigmoid-shaped esophagus is a matter of controversy. Some authors recommend esophagectomy as the primary treatment because they believe that Heller myotomy cannot improve dysphagia in such cases. We present a patient with achalasia stage III in whom we successfully performed a laparoscopic esophagogastrostomy with posterior semifundoplication. METHODS Using a five-trocar technique, the esophagogastric junction and the distal esophagus up to the tracheal bifurcation were dissected. An endoscopic stapler (Endo-GIA II) was inserted through a small gastrotomy at the cardia, with one branch placed in the gastric fundus and the other, under esophagoscopic control, in the esophagus. By two consecutive stapler applications, a wide side-to-side esophagogastrostomy was created. To prevent gastroesophageal reflux, a posterior semifundoplication was performed. RESULTS The operation time was 170 min. Oral food intake was started after radiologic control on postoperative day 7. Radiologic study showed rapid passage of the barium meal and no reflux through the gastroesophageal junction. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic esophagogastrostomy with posterior semifundoplication represents an alternative to esophagectomy and laparoscopic Heller-Dor surgery. Because of the wide side-to-side anastomoses, there is no risk of persisting stenosis such as that reported for the Heller operation, and the procedure certainly is less invasive than esophagectomy. As compared with laparoscopic extramucosal myotomy using anterior Dor fundoplication, it presents about the same technical difficulties.
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- B Ablassmaier
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, Charité, Humboldt University Berlin, Schumannstrasse 20/21, D-10117 Berlin, Germany
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Wenger FA, Kilian M, Mautsch I, Jacobi CA, Steiert A, Peter FJ, Guski H, Schimke I, Müller JM. Influence of octreotide on liver metastasis and hepatic lipid peroxidation in BOP-induced pancreatic cancer in Syrian hamsters. Pancreas 2001; 23:266-72. [PMID: 11590322 DOI: 10.1097/00006676-200110000-00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In prospective clinical trials, octreotide improved quality of life and survival time in patients with pancreatic cancer. AIMS To analyze whether octreotide modulates the hepatic oxygen radical metabolism and thus might decrease liver metastasis in an animal model of pancreatic cancer. METHODOLOGY Syrian hamsters received 0.9% NaCl or N-nitrosobis(2-oxopropyl)amine (BOP) for 3 months. Therapy was performed for 12 weeks by 0.9% NaCl or octreotide. Hamsters received a standard diet (3.5% fat) or were fed a high-fat diet (21.4% fat). In the 25th week, the pancreas and liver were examined macroscopically and histologically. The level of lipid peroxidation and activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were determined intrahepatically. RESULTS The number of liver metastases per animal and the size of liver metastases were increased by the high-fat diet, whereas they were decreased by octreotide. Octreotide increased activities of GSH-Px and SOD. The concentration of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances was increased by BOP and a high-fat diet and decreased by octreotide. CONCLUSION Octreotide decreases the number and size of liver metastases in chemically induced pancreatic cancer in Syrian hamsters. This is accompanied by high hepatic GSH-Px and SOD activity and a low level of lipid peroxidation.
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- F A Wenger
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany.
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Müller JM. [Surgery in Eastern Europe]. Zentralbl Chir 2001; 126:751-2. [PMID: 11727181 DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-18268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- J M Müller
- Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Charité, Humboldt Universität, Berlin.
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Winzer KJ, Müller JM. [Nonpalpable carcinoma of the breast - diagnosed by vacuum core breast biopsy and surgical management. Invited commentary]. Zentralbl Chir 2001; 126:798. [PMID: 11727191 DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-18260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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- K J Winzer
- Klinik für Allgemein-, Visceral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Charité, Berlin
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Wenger FA, Kilian M, Ridders J, Stahlknecht P, Schimke I, Guski H, Jacobi CA, Müller JM. Influence of antioxidative vitamins A, C and E on lipid peroxidation in BOP-induced pancreatic cancer in Syrian hamsters. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2001; 65:165-71. [PMID: 11728167 DOI: 10.1054/plef.2001.0305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Persistent oxidative stress is thought to play an important role in carcinogenesis. Vitamins may influence oxygen radical metabolism and thus inhibit tumor growth. In the present trial the effects of Vitamins (Vit.) A, C and E on neoplastic growth and lipid peroxidation in pancreatic tissue were evaluated on chemically-induced pancreatic adenocarcinoma in the Syrian hamster. The incidence of pancreatic cancer was decreased by Vit. A (64.3%) and Vit. C (71.4%) as compared to the control group (100%, P<0.05). All vitamins increased the activity of superoxidedismutase (SOD) in pancreatic carcinomas. Accumulation of vitamins in tumor cells seems to be responsible for high levels of SOD and consecutive intracellular increase of hydrogen peroxide levels. Since this effect is selectively toxic for tumor cells it might be one of the mechanisms decreasing the incidence of pancreatic cancer in our trial.
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- F A Wenger
- Department of General Visceral, Vascualr and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany.
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Laparoscopic surgery of the upper gastrointestinal tract is nowadays associated with little morbidity and mortality. Cardiomyotomy with semifundoplication for management of achalasia and the various forms of fundoplication for treatment of reflux syndrome have proved beneficial and have largely replaced conventional surgery. Independent of the operative approach, it has not yet been established with certainty whether gastroesophageal reflux can best be prevented by 360 degrees fundoplication or semifundoplication. A perforated peptic ulcer can be treated effectively by laparoscopic overstitching of omental patch-plasty, although the superiority of the laparoscopic method has yet to be proved. Benign lesions and early malignancies are currently resected laparoscopically, but the role of laparoscopy in the curative treatment of advanced gastric carcinoma remains to be clarified. Diagnostic laparoscopy is used to avoid unnecessary laparotomy in inoperable cancer and to ascertain whether neoadjuvant therapy is indicated in advanced gastric carcinoma.
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- B Böhm
- Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Charité, Campus Mitte, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
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Jacobi CA, De Cuyper KI, Müller JM. Laparoscopy. Basic science and future directions. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2001; 10:679-91, x. [PMID: 11685935] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Although the problem of port-site metastases is mainly related to the surgeon, the technique, manipulation of the tumor-bearing organ, and some other factors related to laparoscopy itself have been shown to influence tumor growth. The different experimental studies about basic research and possible new therapeutic strategies, including instillation of cytotoxic and immune modulating agents in combination with laparoscopy, are presented and discussed.
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- C A Jacobi
- Department of Surgery, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany.
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Between November 1995 and August 2000 we performed adjustable silicone gastric banding laparoscopically in 252 patients. The body mass index varied from 37 to 86 kg/m2. We report on a 38-year-old woman who was operated on in 1997 with a body mass index of 47 kg/m2 (167 cm, 132 kg). The postoperative follow-up was uneventful until January 2000. The patient lost weight until she weighed 78 kg. Then she complained of diffuse epigastric pain. Gastroscopy revealed gastritis. Omeprazol was prescribed. No amelioration occurred. Endoscopic control showed partial intragastric migration of the band. After laparoscopic removal of the band, the patient was free of symptoms. Band erosion is a possible complication of adjustable gastric banding. As is known from intragastric penetration of the Angelchik prosthesis, the clinical symptoms of this complication may be mild. Since the follow-up of most patients with gastric banding is less than 5 years, more complications similar to that one described may be diagnosed in the future.
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- B Ablassmaier
- Klinik für Allgemein-, Visceral-, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Charité, Campus Mitte, Humboldt Universität Berlin
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BACKGROUND Open tension-free techniques of hernia repair using synthetic meshes revealed an excellent patient comfort with low recurrence rates. The influence of the resulting fibrosis on testicular perfusion and sexual function is still unclear. METHODS In a prospective observation study testicular volume, perfusion, and sexual function was investigated before plug and patch repair, after 3 months, and every 6 months thereafter. Testicular volume and perfusion was examined by a standardized scrotal ultrasound and duplex sonography. Sexual function was assessed by a validated anonymized questionnaire. RESULTS Seventy-three patients were included and follow-up examinations by questionnaire and sonography, respectively, were completed in 73 and 68 patients after 3 months, 51 and 43 after 6, and 24 and 14 after 12 months. Preoperative testicular volume and flow volume was comparable between the side of hernia and the contralateral side (average 10.2 +/- 4.8 cm3 versus 9.8 +/- 5.3, respectively) and showed no significant differences during follow-up. In 11 (15%) patients with preexisting disorders sexual function was normalized postoperatively. Ten (14%) other patients (3 of them with neuralgia pain) described limitations of sexual activity due to inguinal pain (n = 4; 6%) or a loss of sensitivity in the inguinal area (n = 6; 8%) after the procedure. Among these, sexual function recovered spontaneously within 12 months postoperatively in 6 patients (2 with inguinal pain, 4 with loss of sensitivity). In all other patients sexual function showed no changes after inguinal hernia repair. CONCLUSIONS So far there is no evidence for a significant impairment of the cord structures and the sexual function after inguinal hernia repair in the plug and patch technique.
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- J Zieren
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, Charité, Campus Mitte, Humboldt University of Berlin, Schumannstrasse 20/21, D-10117, Berlin, Germany.
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Wenger FA, Kilian M, Mautsch I, Jacobi CA, Schimke I, Saul GJ, Guski H, Müller JM. Influence of octreotide and tamoxifen on tumor growth and liver metastasis in N-nitrosobis(2-oxopropyl)amine-induced pancreatic cancer in Syrian hamsters. Horm Res 2001; 54:74-7. [PMID: 11251370 DOI: 10.1159/000053235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In prospective clinical trials single octreotide therapy or combined therapy with tamoxifen has improved the quality of life and survival time in patients with pancreatic cancer. In this study we analyzed the influence of octreotide and tamoxifen on tumor growth and liver metastases in chemically induced pancreatic adenocarcinoma in Syrian hamsters. Octreotide alone and the combined therapy (octreotide/tamoxifen) decreased the incidence of macroscopic pancreatic carcinomas as well as the number and size of liver metastases. The combined therapy showed no superior effect to octreotide alone. Furthermore, there was no difference between the tamoxifen and the control group.
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- F A Wenger
- Clinic of General, Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Charité Campus Mitte, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.
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Ordemann J, Jacobi CA, Schwenk W, Stösslein R, Müller JM. Cellular and humoral inflammatory response after laparoscopic and conventional colorectal resections. Surg Endosc 2001; 15:600-8. [PMID: 11591950 DOI: 10.1007/s004640090032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [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: 07/26/2000] [Accepted: 09/11/2000] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical trauma and anesthesia are known to cause transient postoperative suppression of the immune system. In randomized controlled trials, it has been shown that laparoscopic colorectal resections have short-term benefits not observed with conventional colorectal resections. We hypothesized that these benefits were due to the reduction in surgical trauma, leading to a diminished cytokine response and less depression of cell-mediated immunity after laparoscopy. METHODS In a prospective randomized trial, colorectal cancer patients without evidence of metastatic disease underwent either laparoscopic (n = 20) or conventional (n = 20) tumor resection. Postoperative immune function was assessed by measuring the white blood cell (WBC) count, the CD4+ and CD8+ lymphocytes, the CD4+/CD8+/ratio, and the HLA-DR expression of CD14+ monocytes. In addition, the production of interleukin-6 (IL = 6) and TNF-a were measured after ex vivo stimulation of mononuclear blood cells with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and compared to the plasma levels of these cytokines. Postoperative mean levels of the immunologic parameters for the two groups were calculated and compared using the Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS Preoperatively, there were no differences between the two groups in terms of patient characteristics or immunologic parameters. Although the postoperative peak concentrations of white blood cells were significant lower in the laparoscopic group than the conventional group (p < 0.05), there were no differences between the two groups in the subpopulation of lymphocytes (CD4+, CD8+). HLA-DR expression of CD14+ monocytes was lower in the conventional group on the 4th postoperative day (p < 0.05). The laparoscopic group showed higher values in cytokine production of mononuclear blood cells after LPS stimulation. Postoperative plasma peak concentrations of IL-6 and TNF-a were lower after laparoscopic resection. CONCLUSION Postoperative cell-mediated immunity was better preserved after laparoscopic than after conventional colorectal resection. Cellular cytokine production was preserved only in the laparoscopic group, while cytokine plasma levels were significantly higher in the conventional group. These findings may have important implications for the use of laparoscopic colorectal resection, especially in patients with malignant disease.
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- J Ordemann
- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty, Charité Medical School, Humboldt University, Campus Mitte, Charité, Schumannstrasse. 20/21, D-10117 Berlin, Germany
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