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Mahendran V, Turpin L, Boal M, Francis NK. Assessment and application of non-technical skills in robotic-assisted surgery: a systematic review. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:1758-1774. [PMID: 38467862 PMCID: PMC10978706 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10713-1] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Undeniably, robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has become very popular in recent decades, but it has introduced challenges to the workflow of the surgical team. Non-technical skills (NTS) have received less emphasis than technical skills in training and assessment. The systematic review aimed to update the evidence on the role of NTS in robotic surgery, specifically focusing on evaluating assessment tools and their utilisation in training and surgical education in robotic surgery. METHODS A systematic literature search of PubMed, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, and EMBASE was conducted to identify primary articles on NTS in RAS. Messick's validity framework and the Modified Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument were utilised to evaluate the quality of the validity evidence of the abstracted articles. RESULTS Seventeen studies were eligible for the final analysis. Communication, environmental factors, anticipation and teamwork were key NTS for RAS. Team-related factors such as ambient noise and chatter, inconveniences due to repeated requests during the procedure and constraints due to poor design of the operating room may harm patient safety during RAS. Three novel rater-based scoring systems and one sensor-based method for assessing NTS in RAS were identified. Anticipation by the team to predict and execute the next move before an explicit verbal command improved the surgeon's situational awareness. CONCLUSION This systematic review highlighted the paucity of reporting on non-technical skills in robotic surgery with only three bespoke objective assessment tools being identified. Communication, environmental factors, anticipation, and teamwork are the key non-technical skills reported in robotic surgery, and further research is required to investigate their benefits to improve patient safety during robotic surgery.
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- Vimaladhithan Mahendran
- MSc Patient Safety and Human Clinical Factors, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK
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- Division of Medicine, BSc Applied Medical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, Royal Free Hospital Campus, University College London, London, UK
- The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park Hospital, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospital, Y Block, Watford Rd, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK
- Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, Charles Bell House, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, Royal Free Hospital Campus, University College London, London, UK.
- The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park Hospital, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospital, Y Block, Watford Rd, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK.
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Boal MWE, Anastasiou D, Tesfai F, Ghamrawi W, Mazomenos E, Curtis N, Collins JW, Sridhar A, Kelly J, Stoyanov D, Francis NK. Evaluation of objective tools and artificial intelligence in robotic surgery technical skills assessment: a systematic review. Br J Surg 2024; 111:znad331. [PMID: 37951600 PMCID: PMC10771126 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad331] [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] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a need to standardize training in robotic surgery, including objective assessment for accreditation. This systematic review aimed to identify objective tools for technical skills assessment, providing evaluation statuses to guide research and inform implementation into training curricula. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Ovid Embase/Medline, PubMed and Web of Science were searched. Inclusion criterion: robotic surgery technical skills tools. Exclusion criteria: non-technical, laparoscopy or open skills only. Manual tools and automated performance metrics (APMs) were analysed using Messick's concept of validity and the Oxford Centre of Evidence-Based Medicine (OCEBM) Levels of Evidence and Recommendation (LoR). A bespoke tool analysed artificial intelligence (AI) studies. The Modified Downs-Black checklist was used to assess risk of bias. RESULTS Two hundred and forty-seven studies were analysed, identifying: 8 global rating scales, 26 procedure-/task-specific tools, 3 main error-based methods, 10 simulators, 28 studies analysing APMs and 53 AI studies. Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills and the da Vinci Skills Simulator were the most evaluated tools at LoR 1 (OCEBM). Three procedure-specific tools, 3 error-based methods and 1 non-simulator APMs reached LoR 2. AI models estimated outcomes (skill or clinical), demonstrating superior accuracy rates in the laboratory with 60 per cent of methods reporting accuracies over 90 per cent, compared to real surgery ranging from 67 to 100 per cent. CONCLUSIONS Manual and automated assessment tools for robotic surgery are not well validated and require further evaluation before use in accreditation processes.PROSPERO: registration ID CRD42022304901.
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- Matthew W E Boal
- The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park & St Marks’ Hospital, London, UK
- Wellcome/ESPRC Centre for Interventional Surgical Sciences (WEISS), University College London (UCL), London, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Research Department of Targeted Intervention, UCL, London, UK
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- Wellcome/ESPRC Centre for Interventional Surgical Sciences (WEISS), University College London (UCL), London, UK
- Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, UCL, London, UK
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- The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park & St Marks’ Hospital, London, UK
- Wellcome/ESPRC Centre for Interventional Surgical Sciences (WEISS), University College London (UCL), London, UK
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- The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park & St Marks’ Hospital, London, UK
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- Wellcome/ESPRC Centre for Interventional Surgical Sciences (WEISS), University College London (UCL), London, UK
- Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, UCL, London, UK
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- Department of General Surgey, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Dorchester, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Research Department of Targeted Intervention, UCL, London, UK
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Research Department of Targeted Intervention, UCL, London, UK
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Research Department of Targeted Intervention, UCL, London, UK
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Wellcome/ESPRC Centre for Interventional Surgical Sciences (WEISS), University College London (UCL), London, UK
- Computer Science, UCL, London, UK
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- The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park & St Marks’ Hospital, London, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Research Department of Targeted Intervention, UCL, London, UK
- Yeovil District Hospital, Somerset Foundation NHS Trust, Yeovil, Somerset, UK
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Francis NK, Penna M, Dritsas S, Kinsey H, Moran B, Nicol D, Courtney E, Carter F, Roodbeen S, Arnold S, Mortensen N, White P, Hompes R, Wynn G. Oncological outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. Br J Surg 2023; 110:1614-1617. [PMID: 37311697 PMCID: PMC10638524 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad168] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- Nader K Francis
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, UCL, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke Hospital, Basingstoke, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcestershire, Worcester, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal United Hospital Bath, Bath, UK
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- Southwest Surgical Training Network Community Interest Company, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke Hospital, Basingstoke, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Data Science and Mathematics, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- ICENI Centre, North Essex Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Slim N, Teng WH, Shakweh E, Sylvester HC, Awad M, Schembri R, Hermena S, Chowdhary M, Oodit R, Francis NK. Enhanced recovery programme after colorectal surgery in high-income and low-middle income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2023; 109:3609-3616. [PMID: 37598350 PMCID: PMC10651249 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000644] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols strive to optimise outcomes following elective surgery; however, there is a dearth of evidence to support its equitable application and efficacy internationally. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on the uptake and impact of ERAS with the aim of highlighting differences in implementation and outcomes across high-income countries (HICs) and low-middle income countries (LMICs). The primary outcome was characterisation of global ERAS uptake. Secondary outcomes included length of hospital stay (LOS), 30-day readmission, 30-day mortality and postoperative complications. RESULTS Three hundred thirty-seven studies with considerable heterogeneity were included in the analysis (291 from HICs, and 46 from LMICs) with a total of 110 190 patients. The weighted median number of implemented elements were similar between HICs and LMICs ( P =0·94), but there was a trend towards greater uptake of less affordable elements across all aspects of the ERAS pathway in HICs. The mean LOS was significantly shorter in patient cohorts in HICs (5·85 days versus 7·17 days in LMICs, P <0·001). The 30-day readmission rate was higher in HICs (8·5 vs. 4·25% in LMICs, P <0·001, but no overall world-wide effect when ERAS compared to controls (OR 1·00, 95% CI: 0·88-1·13). There were no reported differences in complications ( P =0·229) or 30-day mortality ( P =0·949). CONCLUSION Considerable variation in the structure, the implementation and outcomes of ERAS exists between HICs and LMICs, where affordable elements are implemented, contributing towards longer LOS in LMICs. Global efforts are required to ensure equitable access, effective ERAS implementation and a higher standard of perioperative care world-wide.
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- Naim Slim
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset
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- Directorate of Training, Northwick Park Institute of Medical Research, Northwick Park Hospital
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- Division of Global Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset
- The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park and St Mark’s Hospital, Harrow
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, UK
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Huo B, Andreou A, Onos L, Francis NK, Antoniou SA. Methods of quality assurance in multicenter trials in laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:6711-6717. [PMID: 37563340 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10325-1] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Operative performance may affect the internal and external validity of randomized trials. The aim of this study was to review the use of surgical quality assurance mechanisms of published trials on laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, with the objective to appraise their internal (research quality) and external validity (applicability to the clinical setting). METHODS Building upon a previous systematic review and network meta-analysis published by the authors, Medline, Embase, AMED, CINAHL, CENTRAL, and OpenGrey databases were searched for randomized control trials comparing different methods of laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery for the management of gastroesophageal disease. Quality assurance in individual studies was appraised using a specified framework addressing surgeon accreditation, procedure standardization, and performance monitoring. RESULTS In total, 2276 articles were screened to obtain 43 publications reporting 29 randomized controlled trials. Twenty-five out of 43 (58.1%) articles reported the number of participating centers and surgeons involved. Additionally, only 21/43 (48.8%) of articles reported consistent use of a bougie, while 23/43 (53.5%) of articles reported consistent division of the short gastric arteries during fundoplication. Surgical experience and credentials were stated in half of the studies. Standardization of the technique was reported in almost 70% of cases, whereas operative notes or video was submitted in one fourth of the studies. Monitoring of the operative performance during the trial was not documented in most of the trials (62%). CONCLUSION Surgical quality assurance in randomized trials on laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery is insufficient, which does not allow appraisal of the internal and external validity of this research. With improved reporting, trials assessing the use of laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery will enable surgeons to make informed treatment decisions to enhance patient care in the surgical management of GERD.
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- Bright Huo
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
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- Upper GI Department, York Teaching Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, York, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Hull University Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust, Hull, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Papadopoulou A, Francis NK. Author response to: Environmental sustainability in robotic and laparoscopic surgery: systematic review. Br J Surg 2022; 110:121. [PMID: 36318626 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK.,The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK
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Papadopoulou A, Kumar NS, Vanhoestenberghe A, Francis NK. Environmental sustainability in robotic and laparoscopic surgery: systematic review. Br J Surg 2022; 109:921-932. [PMID: 35726503 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques are considered the gold standard of surgical interventions, but they have a high environmental cost. With global temperatures rising and unmet surgical needs persisting, this review investigates the carbon and material footprint of MIS and summarizes strategies to make MIS greener. METHODS The MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science databases were interrogated between 1974 and July 2021. The search strategy encompassed surgical setting, waste, carbon footprint, environmental sustainability, and MIS. Two investigators independently performed abstract/full-text reviews. An analysis of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) averted per ton of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) or waste produced was generated. RESULTS From the 2456 abstracts identified, 16 studies were selected reporting on 5203 MIS procedures. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ranged from 6 kg to 814 kg CO2e per case. Carbon footprint hotspots included production of disposables and anaesthetics. The material footprint of MIS ranged from 0.25 kg to 14.3 kg per case. Waste-reduction strategies included repackaging disposables, limiting open and unused instruments, and educational interventions. Robotic procedures result in 43.5 per cent higher GHG emissions, 24 per cent higher waste production, fewer DALYs averted per ton of CO2, and less waste than laparoscopic alternatives. CONCLUSION The increased environmental impact of robotic surgery may not sufficiently offset the clinical benefit. Utilizing alternative surgical approaches, reusable equipment, repackaging, surgeon preference cards, and increasing staff awareness on open and unused equipment and desflurane avoidance can reduce GHG emissions and waste.
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- University College London Medical School, University College London, London, UK
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- UCL Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Brockley Hill, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK.,The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK
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Oodit R, Biccard BM, Panieri E, Alvarez AO, Sioson MRS, Maswime S, Thomas V, Kluyts HL, Peden CJ, de Boer HD, Brindle M, Francis NK, Nelson G, Gustafsson UO, Ljungqvist O. Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Abdominal and Pelvic Surgery at Primary and Secondary Hospitals in Low-Middle-Income Countries (LMIC's): Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendation. World J Surg 2022; 46:1826-1843. [PMID: 35641574 PMCID: PMC9154207 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06587-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background This is the first Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society guideline for primary and secondary hospitals in low–middle-income countries (LMIC’s) for elective abdominal and gynecologic care. Methods The ERAS LMIC Guidelines group was established by the ERAS® Society in collaboration with different representatives of perioperative care from LMIC’s. The group consisted of seven members from the ERAS® Society and eight members from LMIC’s. An updated systematic literature search and evaluation of evidence from previous ERAS® guidelines was performed by the leading authors of the Colorectal (2018) and Gynecologic (2019) surgery guidelines (Gustafsson et al in World J Surg 43:6592–695, Nelson et al in Int J Gynecol Cancer 29(4):651–668). Meta-analyses randomized controlled trials (RCTs), prospective and retrospective cohort studies from both HIC’s and LMIC’s were considered for each perioperative item. The members in the LMIC group then applied the current evidence and adapted the recommendations for each intervention as well as identifying possible new items relevant to LMIC’s. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation system (GRADE) methodology was used to determine the quality of the published evidence. The strength of the recommendations was based on importance of the problem, quality of evidence, balance between desirable and undesirable effects, acceptability to key stakeholders, cost of implementation and specifically the feasibility of implementing in LMIC’s and determined through discussions and consensus. Results In addition to previously described ERAS® Society interventions, the following items were included, revised or discussed: the Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC), preoperative routine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing in countries with a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS (CD4 and viral load for those patients that are HIV positive), delirium screening and prevention, COVID 19 screening, VTE prophylaxis, immuno-nutrition, prehabilitation, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and a standardized postoperative monitoring guideline. Conclusions These guidelines are seen as a starting point to address the urgent need to improve perioperative care and to effect data-driven, evidence-based care in LMIC’s.
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- Ravi Oodit
- Division of Global Surgery, University of Cape Town, Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Division of General Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Anesthesia Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Teniente General Juan Domingo Peron, 4190, C1199ABB, Beunos Aires, Argentina
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- Head Section of Medical Nutrition, Department of Medicine and ERAS Team, The Medical City, Ortigas Avenue, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Division of Global Surgery, University of Cape Town, Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tygerberg Hospital and University of Stellenbosch, Francie Van Zyl Drive, Parow, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Medunsa, Molotlegi Street, P.O. Box 60, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, 0204, Gauteng, South Africa
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.,Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Procedural Sedation and Analgesia, Martini General Hospital Groningen, Van Swietenplein 1, 9728 NT, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, London, Canada.,Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Canada.,Safe Systems, Ariadne Labs, Stockholm, USA.,EQuIS Research Platform, Orebro, Canada
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science- UCL, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Calgary, 1331 29 St NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N2, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Surgery, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Entrevägen 2, 19257, Stockholm, Danderyd, Sweden
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- School of Medical Sciences, Department of Surgery, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden.
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Awad M, Chowdhary M, Hermena S, Falaha SE, Slim N, Francis NK. Safety and effectiveness of live broadcast of surgical procedures: systematic review. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:5571-5594. [PMID: 35604484 PMCID: PMC9125972 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09072-6] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction Live Broadcast of Surgical Procedures (LBSP) has gained popularity in conferences and educational meetings in the past few decades. This is due to rapid advancement in both Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) that enable transmission of the entire operative field and transmission ease and technology to help broadcast the operation to a live audience. The aim of this study was to update the evidence with specific emphasis on the patient safety issues related to LBSP in MIS. Methods A systematic review of the literature was performed using Medline, Embase and Pubmed using defined search terms related to LBSP in educational events across all surgical specialities, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. We also consolidated the prior guidelines and position statements on this topic. Outcomes included reports on the educational value of LBSP as well as patient safety outcomes and ethical issues that were captured by clinical outcomes. Results A total 1230 abstracts were identified with 27 papers meeting the inclusion criteria (13 original articles and 14 position statements/guidelines). All studies highlighted the educational benefits of LBSP but without clear measure of these benefits. Clinical outcomes were not compromised in 9 studies but were inferior in the remaining 4, including lower completion rate of endoscopic surgery and higher rate of re-operation. Only nine studies complied with dedicated consent forms for LBSP with no consistent approach of reporting on maintaining patient confidentiality during LBSP. There was a lack of recommendation on standardised approach of reporting on LBSP including the outcomes across the 14 published guidelines and positions statements. Conclusions Live Broadcast of Surgical Procedures can be of educational value but patient safety may be compromised. A standardised framework of reporting on LBSP and its outcomes is required from an ethical and patient safety perspective. PROSPERO registration CRD42021256901. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00464-022-09072-6.
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- Mina Awad
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK. .,Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, Gower St, London, WC1E 6DH, UK. .,Directorate of Training, Northwick Park Institute of Medical Research, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK.
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Milone M, Adamina M, Arezzo A, Bejinariu N, Boni L, Bouvy N, de Lacy FB, Dresen R, Ferentinos K, Francis NK, Mahaffey J, Penna M, Theodoropoulos G, Kontouli KM, Mavridis D, Vandvik PO, Antoniou SA. UEG and EAES rapid guideline: Systematic review, meta-analysis, GRADE assessment and evidence-informed European recommendations on TaTME for rectal cancer. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:2221-2232. [PMID: 35212821 PMCID: PMC8921163 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09090-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Background Evidence and practice recommendations on the use of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer are conflicting. Objective We aimed to summarize best evidence and develop a rapid guideline using transparent, trustworthy, and standardized methodology. Methods We developed a rapid guideline in accordance with GRADE, G-I-N, and AGREE II standards. The steering group consisted of general surgeons, members of the EAES Research Committee/Guidelines Subcommittee with expertise and experience in guideline development, advanced medical statistics and evidence synthesis, biostatisticians, and a guideline methodologist. The guideline panel consisted of four general surgeons practicing colorectal surgery, a radiologist with expertise in rectal cancer, a radiation oncologist, a pathologist, and a patient representative. We conducted a systematic review and the results of evidence synthesis by means of meta-analyses were summarized in evidence tables. Recommendations were authored and published through an online authoring and publication platform (MAGICapp), with the guideline panel making use of an evidence-to-decision framework and a Delphi process to arrive at consensus. Results This rapid guideline provides a weak recommendation for the use of TaTME over laparoscopic or robotic TME for low rectal cancer when expertise is available. Furthermore, it details evidence gaps to be addressed by future research and discusses policy considerations. The guideline, with recommendations, evidence summaries, and decision aids in user-friendly formats can also be accessed in MAGICapp: https://app.magicapp.org/#/guideline/4494. Conclusions This rapid guideline provides evidence-informed trustworthy recommendations on the use of TaTME for rectal cancer. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00464-022-09090-4.
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- Marco Milone
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University "Federico II" of Naples, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Clinic of Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Santomar Oncodiagnostic, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS - Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Institute of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, German Oncology Center, Limassol, Cyprus
- European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery of Athens, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Primary Education, School of Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Primary Education, School of Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Health Management and Health Economics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Milone M, Manigrasso M, Anoldo P, D’Amore A, Elmore U, Giglio MC, Rompianesi G, Vertaldi S, Troisi RI, Francis NK, De Palma GD. The Role of Robotic Visceral Surgery in Patients with Adhesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12020307. [PMID: 35207795 PMCID: PMC8878352 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12020307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Abdominal adhesions are a risk factor for conversion to open surgery. An advantage of robotic surgery is the lower rate of unplanned conversions. A systematic review was conducted using the terms “laparoscopic” and “robotic”. Inclusion criteria were: comparative studies evaluating patients undergoing laparoscopic and robotic surgery; reporting data on conversion to open surgery for each group due to adhesions and studies including at least five patients in each group. The main outcomes were the conversion rates due to adhesions and surgeons’ expertise (novice vs. expert). The meta-analysis included 70 studies from different surgical specialities with 14,329 procedures (6472 robotic and 7857 laparoscopic). The robotic approach was associated with a reduced risk of conversion (OR 1.53, 95% CI 1.12–2.10, p = 0.007). The analysis of the procedures performed by “expert surgeons” showed a statistically significant difference in favour of robotic surgery (OR 1.48, 95% CI 1.03–2.12, p = 0.03). A reduced conversion rate due to adhesions with the robotic approach was observed in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery (OR 2.62, 95% CI 1.20–5.72, p = 0.02). The robotic approach could be a valid option in patients with abdominal adhesions, especially in the subgroup of those undergoing colorectal cancer resection performed by expert surgeons.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marco Milone
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-333-299-3637
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.M.); (P.A.)
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.M.); (P.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Surgery, San Raffaele Hospital and San Raffaele Vita-Salute University, 20132 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.C.G.); (G.R.); (S.V.); (R.I.T.); (G.D.D.P.)
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Pring ET, Gould LE, Malietzis G, Lung P, Bharal M, Fadodun T, Bassett P, Naghibi M, Taylor C, Drami I, Chauhan D, Street T, Francis NK, Athanasiou T, Saxton JM, Jenkins JT. BiCyCLE NMES-neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the perioperative treatment of sarcopenia and myosteatosis in advanced rectal cancer patients: design and methodology of a phase II randomised controlled trial. Trials 2021; 22:621. [PMID: 34526100 PMCID: PMC8442432 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05573-2] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer is associated with secondary sarcopenia (muscle loss) and myosteatosis (fatty infiltration of muscle) and patients who exhibit these host characteristics have poorer outcomes following surgery. Furthermore, patients, who undergo curative advanced rectal cancer surgery such as pelvic exenteration, are at risk of skeletal muscle loss due to immobility, malnutrition and a post-surgical catabolic state. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) may be a feasible adjunctive treatment to help ameliorate these adverse side-effects. Hence, the purpose of this study is to investigate NMES as an adjunctive pre- and post-operative treatment for rectal cancer patients in the radical pelvic surgery setting and to provide early indicative evidence of efficacy in relation to key health outcomes. Method In a phase II, double-blind, randomised controlled study, 58 patients will be recruited and randomised (1:1) to either a treatment (NMES plus standard care) or placebo (sham-NMES plus standard care) group. The intervention will begin 2 weeks pre-operatively and continue for 8 weeks after exenterative surgery. The primary outcome will be change in mean skeletal muscle attenuation, a surrogate marker of myosteatosis. Sarcopenia, quality of life, inflammatory status and cancer specific outcomes will also be assessed. Discussion This phase II randomised controlled trial will provide important preliminary evidence of the potential for this adjunctive treatment. It will provide guidance on subsequent development of phase 3 studies on the clinical benefit of NMES for rectal cancer patients in the radical pelvic surgery setting. Trial registration Protocol version 6.0; 05/06/20. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04065984. Registered on 22 August 2019; recruiting. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13063-021-05573-2.
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- Edward T Pring
- George Davies Research Fellowship, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK. .,Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK. .,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, W2 1NY, UK. .,Department of Surgery, St. Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK.
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK.,College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Statsconsultancy Ltd, Amersham, Bucks, HP7 9EN, UK
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Department of Clinical Science and Engineering, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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- Complex Cancer Clinic, St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, W2 1NY, UK
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Moncur A, Chowdhary M, Chu Y, Francis NK. Impact and outcomes of postoperative anaemia in colorectal cancer patients: a systematic review. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:776-786. [PMID: 33249731 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIM Preoperative anaemia is common in colorectal cancer patients. Little attention has been given to the prevalence and consequences of postoperative anaemia. The aim of this study was to systematically review the published literature and determine the knowledge of the prevalence and impact of postoperative anaemia in colorectal cancer patients. METHODS The databases Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and Medline, via EBSCOhost, were systematically searched to identify suitable articles published between 2004 and 2020. After an initial search, articles were screened and all eligible articles reporting on the prevalence of postoperative anaemia and clinical and long-term outcome data in colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery were included. The Risk of Bias 2.0 tool for the assessment of randomized controlled trials and the Risk of Bias 1.0 tool for non-randomized studies were used for the assessment of bias in the studies selected in our review. RESULTS Six studies, one randomized control trial and five cohort studies, were included with a total population size of 1714. The prevalence of anaemia at discharge of 76.6% was reported as the primary end-point in only one study. The rate of red blood cell transfusion and length of hospital stay were found to be significantly increased in anaemic patients, while postoperative infection rate results were variable. Quality of life scores and overall survival at 5 years were significantly affected among anaemic patients as reported in two papers. CONCLUSION The available limited evidence on postoperative anaemia indicates its high prevalence with negative impact on clinical and long-term outcomes. Further research is required to standardize the measurement and address the true impact of correcting postoperative anaemia on functional and oncological outcomes.
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- Aileen Moncur
- University of the West of England, Glenside Campus, Bristol, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK
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- Medical Affair Department, Pharmacosmos UK Ltd, Reading, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK.,Directorate of Training, Northwick Park Institute of Medical Research, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, UK.,Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
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Curtis NJ, Foster JD, Miskovic D, Brown CSB, Hewett PJ, Abbott S, Hanna GB, Stevenson ARL, Francis NK. Association of Surgical Skill Assessment With Clinical Outcomes in Cancer Surgery. JAMA Surg 2021; 155:590-598. [PMID: 32374371 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.1004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Importance Complex surgical interventions are inherently prone to variation yet they are not objectively measured. The reasons for outcome differences following cancer surgery are unclear. Objective To quantify surgical skill within advanced laparoscopic procedures and its association with histopathological and clinical outcomes. Design, Setting, and Participants This analysis of data and video from the Australasian Laparoscopic Cancer of Rectum (ALaCaRT) and 2-dimensional/3-dimensional (2D3D) multicenter randomized laparoscopic total mesorectal excision trials, which were conducted at 28 centers in Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, was performed from 2018 to 2019 and included 176 patients with clinical T1 to T3 rectal adenocarcinoma 15 cm or less from the anal verge. Case videos underwent blinded objective analysis using a bespoke performance assessment tool developed with a 62-international expert Delphi exercise and workshop, interview, and pilot phases. Interventions Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision undertaken with curative intent by 34 credentialed surgeons. Main Outcomes and Measures Histopathological (plane of mesorectal dissection, ALaCaRT composite end point success [mesorectal fascial plane, circumferential margin, ≥1 mm; distal margin, ≥1 mm]) and 30-day morbidity. End points were analyzed using surgeon quartiles defined by tool scores. Results The laparoscopic total mesorectal excision performance tool was produced and shown to be reliable and valid for the specialist level (intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.889; 95% CI, 0.832-0.926; P < .001). A substantial variation in tool scores was recorded (range, 25-48). Scores were associated with the number of intraoperative errors, plane of mesorectal dissection, and short-term patient morbidity, including the number and severity of complications. Upper quartile-scoring surgeons obtained excellent results compared with the lower quartile (mesorectal fascial plane: 93% vs 59%; number needed to treat [NNT], 2.9, P = .002; ALaCaRT end point success, 83% vs 58%; NNT, 4; P = .03; 30-day morbidity, 23% vs 50%; NNT, 3.7; P = .03). Conclusions and Relevance Intraoperative surgical skill can be objectively and reliably measured in complex cancer interventions. Substantial variation in technical performance among credentialed surgeons is seen and significantly associated with clinical and pathological outcomes.
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- Nathan J Curtis
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, England.,Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital National Health Service Foundation Trust, Yeovil, England
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, England.,Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital National Health Service Foundation Trust, Yeovil, England
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, England
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- Faculty of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital National Health Service Foundation Trust, Yeovil, England.,University College London, London, England
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Affiliation(s)
- Nathan J. Curtis
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, England
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital National Health Services Foundation Trust, Yeovil, England
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- Faculty of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital National Health Services Foundation Trust, Yeovil, England
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, England
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Antoniou GA, Mavridis D, Tsokani S, López-Cano M, Flórez ID, Brouwers M, Markar SR, Silecchia G, Francis NK, Antoniou SA. Protocol of an interdisciplinary consensus project aiming to develop an AGREE II extension for guidelines in surgery. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e037107. [PMID: 32784259 PMCID: PMC7418673 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE II) is an instrument that informs development, reporting and assessment of clinical practice guidelines. Previous research has demonstrated the need for improvement in methodological and reporting quality of clinical practice guidelines specifically in surgery. We aimed to develop an AGREE II extension document for application in surgical guidelines. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We have performed a structured literature review and assessment of guidelines in surgery using the AGREE II instrument. In exploratory analyses, we have identified factors associated with guideline quality. We have performed reliability and factor analyses to inform the development of an extension document. We will summarise this information and present it to a Delphi panel of stakeholders. We will perform iterative Delphi rounds and we will summarise the final results to develop the extension instrument in a dedicated consensus conference. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Funding bodies will not be involved in the development of the instrument. Research ethics committee and Health Research Authority approval was waived, since this is a professional staff study only and no duty of care lies with the National Health Service to any of the participants. Conflicts of interest, if any, will be addressed by reassigning functions or replacing participants with relevant conflicts. The results will be disseminated through publication in peer reviewed journals, the funders' websites, social media and direct contact with guideline development organisations and peer-reviewed journals that publish guidelines.
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- George A Antoniou
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Northern Care Alliance NHS Group, Manchester, UK
- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Primary Education, School of Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Primary Education, School of Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Abdominal Wall Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Health Research Methods Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
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- Department of Health Research Methods Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Medical School, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Department of Surgery, Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, Limassol, Cyprus
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Vajsbaher T, Curtis NJ, Slim N, Mayol J, Francis NK. Evidence-based approach for surgery during COVID-19: Review of the literature and social media. Br J Surg 2020; 107:e407-e408. [PMID: 32735051 PMCID: PMC7929251 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Tina Vajsbaher
- Department of Human and Health Sciences, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany.,Bremen Spatial Cognition Center, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK.,Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Clinico San Carlos de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.,Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK.,Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, UK
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Di Lorenzo N, Antoniou SA, Batterham RL, Busetto L, Godoroja D, Iossa A, Carrano FM, Agresta F, Alarçon I, Azran C, Bouvy N, Balaguè Ponz C, Buza M, Copaescu C, De Luca M, Dicker D, Di Vincenzo A, Felsenreich DM, Francis NK, Fried M, Gonzalo Prats B, Goitein D, Halford JCG, Herlesova J, Kalogridaki M, Ket H, Morales-Conde S, Piatto G, Prager G, Pruijssers S, Pucci A, Rayman S, Romano E, Sanchez-Cordero S, Vilallonga R, Silecchia G. Clinical practice guidelines of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) on bariatric surgery: update 2020 endorsed by IFSO-EC, EASO and ESPCOP. Surg Endosc 2020; 34:2332-2358. [PMID: 32328827 PMCID: PMC7214495 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07555-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 211] [Impact Index Per Article: 52.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Surgery for obesity and metabolic diseases has been evolved in the light of new scientific evidence, long-term outcomes and accumulated experience. EAES has sponsored an update of previous guidelines on bariatric surgery. METHODS A multidisciplinary group of bariatric surgeons, obesity physicians, nutritional experts, psychologists, anesthetists and a patient representative comprised the guideline development panel. Development and reporting conformed to GRADE guidelines and AGREE II standards. RESULTS Systematic review of databases, record selection, data extraction and synthesis, evidence appraisal and evidence-to-decision frameworks were developed for 42 key questions in the domains Indication; Preoperative work-up; Perioperative management; Non-bypass, bypass and one-anastomosis procedures; Revisional surgery; Postoperative care; and Investigational procedures. A total of 36 recommendations and position statements were formed through a modified Delphi procedure. CONCLUSION This document summarizes the latest evidence on bariatric surgery through state-of-the art guideline development, aiming to facilitate evidence-based clinical decisions.
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- Nicola Di Lorenzo
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, European University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Department of Surgery, Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Centre for Obesity Research, University College London, London, UK
- Biomedical Research Centre, National Institute of Health Research, London, UK
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- Internal Medicine 3, Department of Medicine, DIMED, Center for the Study and the Integrated Treatment of Obesity, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ponderas Academic Hospital Regina Maria, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine, "La Sapienza" University of Rome-Polo Pontino, Bariatric Centre of Excellence IFSO-EC, Via F. Faggiana 1668, 04100, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Surgery, University of Insubria, Ospedale di Circolo and Fondazione Macchi, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital "Virgen del Rocío", 41010, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Ponderas Academic Hospital Regina Maria, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, Ponderas Academic Hospital Regina Maria, Bucharest, Romania
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- Division of General Surgery, Castelfranco and Montebelluna Hospitals, Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine D, Hasharon Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Internal Medicine 3, Department of Medicine, DIMED, Center for the Study and the Integrated Treatment of Obesity, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Vienna Medical University, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Center for Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, OB Klinika, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Surgery C, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Center for Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, OB Klinika, Prague, Czech Republic
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- VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital "Virgen del Rocío", 41010, Sevilla, Spain
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- Division of General Surgery, Castelfranco and Montebelluna Hospitals, Treviso, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Vienna Medical University, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Obesity Research, University College London, London, UK
- Biomedical Research Centre, National Institute of Health Research, London, UK
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Surgery C, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Endocrine, Metabolic and Bariatric Unit, General Surgery Department, Vall D'Hebron University Hospital, Center of Excellence for the EAC-BC, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine, "La Sapienza" University of Rome-Polo Pontino, Bariatric Centre of Excellence IFSO-EC, Via F. Faggiana 1668, 04100, Latina, Italy.
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Antoniou SA, Tsokani S, Mavridis D, Agresta F, López-Cano M, Muysoms FE, Morales-Conde S, Bonjer HJ, van Veldhoven T, Francis NK. Insight into the methodology and uptake of EAES guidelines: a qualitative analysis and survey by the EAES Consensus & Guideline Subcommittee. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:1238-1246. [PMID: 32240381 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07494-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Over the past 25 years, the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) has been issuing clinical guidance documents to aid surgical practice. We aimed to investigate the awareness and use of such documents among EAES members. Additionally, we conceptually appraised the methodology used in their development in order to propose a bundle of actions for quality improvement and increased penetration of clinical practice guidelines among EAES members. METHODS We invited members of EAES to participate in a web-based survey on awareness and use of these documents. Post hoc analyses were performed to identify factors associated with poor awareness/use and the reported reasons for limited use. We further summarized and conceptually analyzed key methodological features of clinical guidance documents published by EAES. RESULTS Three distinct consecutive phases of methodological evolvement of clinical guidance documents were evident: a "consensus phase," a "guideline phase," and a "transitional phase". Out of a total of 254 surgeons who completed the survey, 72% percent were aware of EAES guidelines and 47% reported occasional use. Young age and trainee status were associated with poor awareness and use. Restriction by colleagues was the primary reason for limited use in these subgroups. CONCLUSIONS The methodology of EAES clinical guidance documents is evolving. Awareness among EAES members is fair, but use is limited. Dissemination actions should be directed to junior surgeons and trainees.
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- Stavros A Antoniou
- Medical School, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- Department of Surgery, Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, Limassol, Cyprus.
- , Athinon-Souniou 11, 19001, Keratea, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Mathematics, School of Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Mathematics, School of Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
- Department of Primary Education, School of Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Abdominal Wall Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Hospital Universitari Vall D'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Maria Middelares Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Virgen del Rocio, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Executive Office, European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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Andreou A, Watson DI, Mavridis D, Francis NK, Antoniou SA. Assessing the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic antireflux procedures for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review with network meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2020; 34:510-520. [PMID: 31628621 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07208-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the extensive literature on laparoscopic antireflux surgery, comparative evidence across different procedures is scarce. The aim of this study was to assess and rank the most efficacious and safe laparoscopic procedures for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. METHODS Medline, Embase, AMED, CINAHL, CENTRAL, and OpenGrey databases were queried for randomized trials comparing two or more laparoscopic antireflux procedures with each other or with medical treatment for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Pairwise meta-analyses were conducted for each pair of interventions using a random-effects model. Network meta-analysis was employed to assess the relative efficacy and safety of laparoscopic antireflux procedures for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. RESULTS Forty-four publications reporting 29 randomized trials which included 1892 patients were identified. The network of treatments was sparse with only a closed loop between different types of wraps; 270°, 360°, anterior 180° and anterior 90°; and star network between 360° and other treatments; and between anterior 180° and other treatments. Laparoscopic 270° (odds ratio, OR 1.19, 95% confidence interval, CI 0.64-2.22), anterior 180°, and anterior 90° were equally effective as 360° for control of heartburn, although this finding was supported by low quality of evidence according to GRADE modification for NMA. The odds for dysphagia were lower after 270° (OR 0.38, 95%, CI 0.24-0.60), anterior 90° (moderate quality evidence), and anterior 180° (low-quality evidence) compared to 360°. The odds for gas-bloat were lower after 270° (OR 0.51, 95% CI 0.27, 0.95) and after anterior 90° compared to 360° (low-quality evidence). Regurgitation, morbidity, and reoperation were similar across treatments, albeit these were associated with very low-quality evidence. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic 270° fundoplication achieves a better outcome than 360° total fundoplication, especially in terms of postoperative dysphagia, although other types of partial fundoplication might be equally effective. REGISTRATION NO CRD42017074783.
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- Alexandros Andreou
- Upper GI Department, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hull, UK
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- Flinders University Discipline of Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Australia
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- Department of Primary Education, School of Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
- Faculté de Médecine, Paris Descartes University, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of Surgery, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- Department of Surgery, Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, Limassol, Cyprus.
- , Athens, Greece.
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Dru RC, Curtis NJ, Court EL, Spencer C, El Falaha S, Dennison G, Dalton R, Allison A, Ockrim J, Francis NK. Impact of anaemia at discharge following colorectal cancer surgery. Int J Colorectal Dis 2020; 35:1769-1776. [PMID: 32488418 PMCID: PMC7415032 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-020-03611-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Preoperative anaemia is common in patients with colorectal cancer and increasingly optimised prior to surgery. Comparably little attention is given to the prevalence and consequences of postoperative anaemia. We aimed to investigate the frequency and short- or long-term impact of anaemia at discharge following colorectal cancer resection. METHODS A dedicated, prospectively populated database of elective laparoscopic colorectal cancer procedures undertaken with curative intent within a fully implemented ERAS protocol was utilised. The primary endpoint was anaemia at time of discharge (haemoglobin (Hb) < 120 g/L for women and < 135 g/L for men). Patient demographics, tumour characteristics, operative details and postoperative outcomes were captured. Median follow-up was 61 months with overall survival calculated with the Kaplan-Meier log rank method and Cox proportional hazard regression based on anaemia at time of hospital discharge. RESULTS A total of 532 patients with median 61-month follow-up were included. 46.4% were anaemic preoperatively (cohort mean Hb 129.4 g/L ± 18.7). Median surgical blood loss was 100 mL (IQR 0-200 mL). Upon discharge, most patients were anaemic (76.6%, Hb 116.3 g/L ± 14, mean 19 g/L ± 11 below lower limit of normal, p < 0.001). 16.7% experienced postoperative complications which were associated with lower discharge Hb (112 g/L ± 12 vs. 117 g/L ± 14, p = 0.001). Patients discharged anaemic had longer hospital stays (7 [5-11] vs. 6 [5-8], p = 0.037). Anaemia at discharge was independently associated with reduced overall survival (82% vs. 70%, p = 0.018; HR 1.6 (95% CI 1.04-2.5), p = 0.034). CONCLUSION Anaemia at time of discharge following elective laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery and ERAS care is common with associated negative impacts upon short-term clinical outcomes and long-term overall survival.
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- Rebecca C. Dru
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK ,University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Marlborough Street, Bristol, BS1 3NU UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK ,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT UK ,Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK ,Northwick Park Institute of Medical Research, Y Block, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, HA1 3UJ UK
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Francis NK, Curtis NJ, Salib E, de Lacy Costello B, Lemm NM, Gould O, Crilly L, Allison J, Ratcliffe N. Feasibility of perioperative volatile organic compound breath testing for prediction of paralytic ileus following laparoscopic colorectal resection. Colorectal Dis 2020; 22:86-94. [PMID: 31344300 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and laparoscopic techniques, postoperative ileus (POI) remains frequent after colorectal surgery, impacting the patient, their recovery and health-care resources. Presently there are no tests that reliably predict or enable early POI diagnosis. Volatile organic compounds (VC) are products of human and microbiota cellular metabolism and we hypothesised that a detectable alteration occurs in POI. METHOD This was a prospective observational study of patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection within an established ERAS programme. Standardized end-expiratory breath sampling was performed on the morning of surgery and on the first three postoperative mornings. The concentrations of VCs commonly found in intestinal gas were analysed using selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry and GastroCH4 ECK®. Feasibility data, bowel preparation, postoperative oral intake, POI and 30-day morbidity were recorded. RESULTS Of the 75 potentially eligible patients, 58 (77%) agreed to participate. Per-protocol breath sampling was successfully completed in 94%. There were no analytical failures. Baseline and postoperative concentrations of VCs were broadly comparable and were not altered by bowel preparation or postoperative oral intake. POI developed in 14 (29%) patients. Preoperative ammonia concentration was higher in patients who developed POI [830 parts per billion (ppb) vs 510 ppb, P = 0.027]. There was an increase in the concentration of acetic acid detected on day 2 in patients who developed POI (99 ppb vs 171 ppb, P = 0.021). CONCLUSION Repeated VC breath sampling and analysis is feasible in the perioperative setting. An elevated ammonia concentration on the morning of surgery may be a potential predictor of POI.
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- N K Francis
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK.,Faculty of Science, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Level 10, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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Milone M, Carrano FM, Letić E, Shamiyeh A, Forgione A, Eom BW, Müller-Stich BP, Ponz CB, Kontovounisios C, Preda D, Ignjatovic D, Cassinotti E, Yiannakopoulou E, Theodoropoulos G, Faria G, Morelli L, Gorter-Stam M, Markar S, Arulampalam T, Velthoven T, Antoniou SA, Francis NK. Surgical challenges and research priorities in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: EAES membership survey. Surg Endosc 2020; 34:4225-4232. [PMID: 32749615 PMCID: PMC7402075 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07835-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare systems and general surgeons are being challenged by the current pandemic. The European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) aimed to evaluate surgeons' experiences and perspectives, to identify gaps in knowledge, to record shortcomings in resources and to register research priorities. METHODS An ad hoc web-based survey of EAES members and affiliates was developed by the EAES Research Committee. The questionnaire consisted of 69 items divided into the following sections: (Ι) demographics, (II) institutional burdens and management strategies, and (III) analysis of resource, knowledge, and evidence gaps. Descriptive statistics were summarized as frequencies, medians, ranges,, and interquartile ranges, as appropriate. RESULTS The survey took place between March 25th and April 16th with a total of 550 surgeons from 79 countries. Eighty-one percent had to postpone elective cases or suspend their practice and 35% assumed roles not related to their primary expertise. One-fourth of respondents reported having encountered abdominal pathologies in COVID-19-positive patients, most frequently acute appendicitis (47% of respondents). The effect of protective measures in surgical or endoscopic procedures on infected patients, the effect of endoscopic surgery on infected patients, and the infectivity of positive patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery were prioritized as knowledge gaps and research priorities. CONCLUSIONS Perspectives and priorities of EAES members in the era of the pandemic are hereto summarized. Research evidence is urgently needed to effectively respond to challenges arisen from the pandemic.
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- Marco Milone
- grid.4691.a0000 0001 0790 385XDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, via pansini 5, Naples, Italy
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- grid.6530.00000 0001 2300 0941Department of Applied Medical-Surgical Sciences, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy ,grid.417728.f0000 0004 1756 8807Humanitas Clinical and Research Center – IRCCS, via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, Milan Italy
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- grid.11869.370000000121848551Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Čekaluša 90, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Operative Laparoscopy and 2nd Surgical Department, Academic Teaching Hospital of Linz, Krankenhausstrasse 9, 4020 Linz, Austria
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- grid.416200.1Department of Surgical Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, AIMS Academy, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- grid.410914.90000 0004 0628 9810Center for Gastric Cancer, National Cancer Center, Research Institute and Hospital, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- grid.5253.10000 0001 0328 4908Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.413396.a0000 0004 1768 8905Service of General & Digestive Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- grid.7445.20000 0001 2113 8111Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Chelsea and Westminster Campus, 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH UK
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- 1st Clinic of Surgery, Craiova Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Craiova, Romania
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- grid.411279.80000 0000 9637 455XDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- grid.414818.00000 0004 1757 8749Maggiore Policlinico Hospital, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Milan, Italy
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- grid.499377.7Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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- grid.5216.00000 0001 2155 0800First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, Medical School of Athens University, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- CINTESIS-Center for Research in Health Technologies and Information Systems, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal ,grid.413151.30000 0004 0574 5060General Surgery, Hospital de Pedro Hispano, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, 4464-513 Senhora da Hora, Portugal
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- grid.5395.a0000 0004 1757 3729Department of Traslational Research and of New Surgical and Medical Technologies, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana/University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- grid.16872.3a0000 0004 0435 165XDepartment of Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.417895.60000 0001 0693 2181Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery & Cancer, St Mary’s Hospital – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- grid.414586.a0000 0004 0399 9294Department of General Surgery, Colchester General Hospital, Colchester, UK
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- grid.440838.30000 0001 0642 7601Department of Surgery, European University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- grid.416568.80000 0004 0398 9627Griffin Institute (Northwick Park Institute of Medical Research), Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, HA1 3UJ UK ,grid.417353.70000 0004 0399 1233Yeovil District Hospital, Somerset, BA21 4AT UK
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Modern perioperative medicine has dramatically altered the care for patients undergoing major surgery. Anaesthetic and surgical practice has been directed at mitigating the surgical stress response and reducing physiological insult. The development of standardised enhanced recovery programmes combined with minimally invasive surgical techniques has lead to reduction in length of stay, morbidity, costs, and improved outcomes. The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) society and its national chapters provide a means for sharing best practice in this field and developing evidence based guidelines. Research has highlighted persisting challenges with compliance as well as ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of ERAS. There is also a growing need for increasingly personalised care programmes as well as complex geriatric assessment of frailer patients. Continuous collection of outcome and process data combined with machine learning, offers a potentially powerful solution to delivering bespoke care pathways and optimising individual management. Long-term data from ERAS programmes remain scarce and further evaluation of functional recovery and quality of life is required.
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- Harry F. Dean
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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- Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Society (UK) c.i.c., Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil BA21 4AT, UK
- Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Society (UK) c.i.c., Yeovil BA20 2RH, UK
- School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol BS8 2PS, UK, Tel.: (01935) 384244
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Arezzo A, Vettoretto N, Francis NK, Bonino MA, Curtis NJ, Amparore D, Arolfo S, Barberio M, Boni L, Brodie R, Bouvy N, Cassinotti E, Carus T, Checcucci E, Custers P, Diana M, Jansen M, Jaspers J, Marom G, Momose K, Müller-Stich BP, Nakajima K, Nickel F, Perretta S, Porpiglia F, Sánchez-Margallo F, Sánchez-Margallo JA, Schijven M, Silecchia G, Passera R, Mintz Y. The use of 3D laparoscopic imaging systems in surgery: EAES consensus development conference 2018. Surg Endosc 2018; 33:3251-3274. [PMID: 30515610 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-06612-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of 3D laparoscopic systems is expanding. The European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) initiated a consensus development conference with the aim of creating evidence-based statements and recommendations for the surgical community. METHODS Systematic reviews of the PubMed and Embase libraries were performed to identify evidence on potential benefits of 3D on clinical practice and patient outcomes. Statements and recommendations were prepared and unanimously agreed by an international surgical and engineering expert panel which were presented and voted at the EAES annual congress, London, May 2018. RESULTS 9967 abstracts were screened with 138 articles included. 18 statements and two recommendations were generated and approved. 3D significantly shortened operative time (mean difference 11 min (8% [95% CI 20.29-1.72], I2 96%)). A significant reduction in complications was observed when 3D systems were used (RR 0.75, [95 CI% 0.60-0.94], I2 0%) particularly for cases involving laparoscopic suturing (RR 0.57 [95% CI 0.35-0.90], I2 0%). In 69 box trainer or simulator studies, 64% concluded trainees were significant faster and 62% performed fewer errors when using 3D. CONCLUSION We recommend the use of 3D vision in laparoscopy to reduce the operative time (grade of recommendation: low). Future robust clinical research is required to specifically investigate the potential benefit of 3D laparoscopy system on complication rates (grade of recommendation: high).
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- Alberto Arezzo
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126, Torino, Italy.
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- Montichiari Surgery, ASST Spedali Civili Brescia, Montichiari, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126, Torino, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Division of Urology, ESUT Research Group, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126, Torino, Italy
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- IRCAD, Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Policlinico Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Policlinico Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Asklepios Westklinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Urology, ESUT Research Group, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- IRCAD, Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Technology and Clinical Physics, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- General-, Visceral-and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- General-, Visceral-and Transplant Surgery, University of Heidelberg Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- IRCAD, Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer, Strasbourg, France
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- Division of Urology, ESUT Research Group, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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Luther A, Gabriel J, Watson RP, Francis NK. The Impact of Total Body Prehabilitation on Post-Operative Outcomes After Major Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review. World J Surg 2018; 42:2781-2791. [PMID: 29546448 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4569-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite advances in perioperative care, post-operative clinical and functional outcomes after major abdominal surgery can be suboptimal. Prehabilitation programmes attempt to optimise a patient's preoperative condition to improve outcomes. Total body prehabilitation includes structured exercise, nutritional optimisation, psychological support and cessation of negative health behaviours. This systematic review aims to report on the current literature regarding the impact of total body prehabilitation prior to major abdominal surgery. METHODS Relevant studies published between January 2000 and July 2017 were identified using MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL, PsychINFO, PubMed, and the Cochrane Database. All studies published in a peer-reviewed journal, assessing post-operative clinical and functional outcomes, following a prehabilitation programme prior to major abdominal surgery were included. Studies with less than ten patients, or a prehabilitation programme lasting less than 7 days were excluded. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included, incorporating 2591 patients, with 1255 undergoing a prehabilitation programme. The studies were very heterogeneous, with multiple surgical sub-specialties, prehabilitation techniques, and outcomes assessed. Post-operative complication rate was reduced in six gastrointestinal studies utilising either preoperative exercise, nutritional supplementation in malnourished patients or smoking cessation. Improved functional outcomes were observed following a multimodal prehabilitation programme. Compliance was variably measured across the studies (range 16-100%). CONCLUSIONS There is substantial heterogeneity in the prehabilitation programmes used prior to major abdominal surgery. A multimodal approach is likely to have better impact on functional outcomes compared to single modality; however, there is insufficient data either to identify the optimum programme, or to recommend routine clinical implementation.
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- Alison Luther
- Department of General Surgery, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, UK
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- Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, UK
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- University of Bristol, Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TH, UK
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- Clinical Research Unit, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK. .,University of Bath, Wessex House 3.22, Bath, BA2 7JU, UK.
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Background Spatial cognition is known to play an important role in minimally invasive surgery (MIS), as it was found to enable faster surgical skill acquisition, reduce surgical time and errors made and significantly improve surgical performance. No prior research attempted to summarize the available literature, to indicate the level of importance of the individual spatial abilities and how they impact surgical performance and skill acquisition in MIS. Methods Psychological and medical databases were systematically searched to identify studies directly exploring spatial cognition in MIS learning and performance outcomes. Articles written in the English language articles, published between 2006 and 2016, investigating any and all aspect of spatial cognition in direct relation to influence over performance or learning of MIS, were deemed eligible. Results A total of 26 studies satisfied this criterion and were included in the review. The studies were very heterogeneous and the vast majority of the participants were novice trainees but with variable degree of skills. There were no clinical studies as almost all studies were conducted on either box trainers or virtual reality simulators. Mental rotation ability was found to have a clear impact on operative performance and mental practice was identified as an effective tool to enhance performance, pre-operatively. Ergonomic set-up of the MIS equipment has a marked influence on MIS performance and learning outcomes. Conclusions Spatial cognition was found to play an important role in MIS, with mental rotation showing a specific significance. Future research is required to further confirm and quantify these findings in the clinical settings.
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- Tina Vajsbaher
- Bremen Spatial Cognition Center & Department of Human and Health Sciences, University of Bremen, Enrique-Schmidt-Str.5, 28359, Bremen, Germany. .,Department of Human and Health Sciences, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany.
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- Bremen Spatial Cognition Center & Department of Human and Health Sciences, University of Bremen, Enrique-Schmidt-Str.5, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK.,Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, UK
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Foster JD, Tou S, Curtis NJ, Smart NJ, Acheson A, Maxwell-Armstrong C, Watts A, Singh B, Francis NK. Closure of the perineal defect after abdominoperineal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma - ACPGBI Position Statement. Colorectal Dis 2018; 20 Suppl 5:5-23. [PMID: 30182511 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perineal wound morbidity is common following abdominoperineal excision of the rectum (APE). There is no consensus on the optimum perineal reconstruction method after APE, and in particular 'extra-levator APE' (ELAPE). METHODS A systematic review of the PubMed, Embase and Cochrane databases was performed. This position statement formulated clinical questions and graded the evidence to make recommendations. RESULTS Perineal wound complications may be higher following ELAPE compared to 'conventional APE (cAPE)' however there is insufficient evidence to recommend cAPE over ELAPE with regards to the impact upon perineal wound healing. The majority of cAPE studies have used primary closure with varying complication rates reported. Where concerns regarding perineal wound healing exist, myocutaneous flap closure may be considered as an alternative method. There is minimal available evidence on perineal mesh reconstruction following cAPE. Primary closure, mesh use and myocutaneous flap reconstruction following ELAPE has been reported although variations in definitions and low-quality of available evidence limit comparison. There is insufficient evidence to recommend one particular method of perineal closure after ELAPE. Primary perineal closure is likely to have a higher risk of perineal herniation. Myocutaneous flaps and biological mesh have been effectively used in ELAPE closure. There is insufficient evidence to support one particular type of flap or mesh. Perineal wound complication rates are significantly increased when neo-adjuvant radiotherapy is delivered, regardless of surgical technique. There is no evidence that laparoscopy reduces APE perineal wound complications. CONCLUSION This position statement updates clinicians on current evidence around perineal closure after APE surgery.
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- J D Foster
- Department of General Surgery, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, Dorset, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, Somerset, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Nottingham University Hospital, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Nottingham University Hospital, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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Francis NK, Walker T, Carter F, Hübner M, Balfour A, Jakobsen DH, Burch J, Wasylak T, Demartines N, Lobo DN, Addor V, Ljungqvist O. Consensus on Training and Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: A Delphi Study. World J Surg 2018; 42:1919-1928. [PMID: 29302724 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4436-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is widely accepted in current surgical practice due to its positive impact on patient outcomes. The successful implementation of ERAS is challenging and compliance with protocols varies widely. Continual staff education is essential for successful ERAS programmes. Teaching modalities exist, but there remains no agreement regarding the optimal training curriculum or how its effectiveness is assessed. We aimed to draw consensus from an expert panel regarding the successful training and implementation of ERAS. METHODS A modified Delphi technique was used; three rounds of questionnaires were sent to 58 selected international experts from 11 countries across multiple ERAS specialities and multidisciplinary teams (MDT) between January 2016 and February 2017. We interrogated opinion regarding four topics: (1) the components of a training curriculum and the structure of training courses; (2) the optimal framework for successful implementation and audit of ERAS including a guide for data collection; (3) a framework to assess the effectiveness of training; (4) criteria to define ERAS training centres of excellence. RESULTS An ERAS training course must cover the evidence-based principles of ERAS with team-oriented training. Successful implementation requires strong leadership, an ERAS facilitator and an effective MDT. Effectiveness of training can be measured by improved compliance. A training centre of excellence should show a willingness to teach and demonstrable team working. CONCLUSIONS We propose an international expert consensus providing an ERAS training curriculum, a framework for successful implementation, methods for assessing effectiveness of training and a definition of ERAS training centres of excellence.
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- Nader K Francis
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK.
- Faculty of Science, University of Bath, Wessex House 3.22, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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- South West Surgical Training Network, ERAS-UK, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2RH, UK
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Rue de Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- NHS Lothian Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, Scotland
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- Section of Surgical Pathophysiology 4074, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Kbh Ø, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Head of Gastrointestinal Nurse Education, Academic Institute, St Mark's Hospital, London, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, 10301 Southport Lane SW, Calgary, AB, T2W1S7, Canada
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Rue de Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Rue de Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, 701 85, Orebro, Sweden
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Curtis NJ, West MA, Salib E, Ockrim J, Allison AS, Dalton R, Francis NK. Time from colorectal cancer diagnosis to laparoscopic curative surgery-is there a safe window for prehabilitation? Int J Colorectal Dis 2018; 33:979-983. [PMID: 29574506 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-018-3016-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a growing interest in the adoption of formal prehabilitation programmes prior to elective surgery but regulatory targets mandate prompt treatment following cancer diagnosis. We aimed to investigate if time from diagnosis to surgery is linked to short- and long-term outcomes. METHODS An exploratory analysis was performed utilising a dedicated, prospectively populated database. Inclusion criteria were biopsy-proven colorectal adenocarcinoma undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery with curative intent. Demographics, date of diagnosis and surgery was captured with patients dichotomised using 4-, 8- and 12-week time points. All patients were followed in a standardised pathway for 5 years. Overall survival was assessed with the Kaplan-Meier log-rank method. RESULTS Six hundred sixty-eight consecutive patients met inclusion criteria. Mean time from diagnosis to surgery was 53 days (95% CI 48.3-57.8). Identified risk factors for longer time to surgery were males (OR 1.92 [1.2-3.1], p = 0.008), age ≤ 65 (OR 1.9 [1.2-3], p = 0.01), higher ASA scores (p = 0.01) stoma formation (OR 6.9 [4.1-11], p < 0.001) and neoadjuvant treatment (OR 5.06 [3.1-8.3], p < 0.001). There was no association between time to surgery and BMI (p = 0.36), conversion (16.3%, p = 0.5), length of stay (p = 0.33) and readmission or reoperation (p = 0.3). No differences in five-year survival were seen in those operated within 4, 8 and 12 weeks (p = 0.397, p = 0.962 and p = 0.611, respectively). Multivariate analysis showed time from diagnosis to surgery was not associated with five-year overall survival (HR 0.99, p = 0.52). CONCLUSION Time from colorectal cancer diagnosis to curative laparoscopic surgery did not impact on overall survival. This finding may allow preoperative pathway alteration without compromising safety.
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- N J Curtis
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Level 10, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Academic Unit of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK.,Integrative Physiology and Critical Illness Group, Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Brownlow Hill, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK. .,Faculty of Science, University of Bath, Wessex House 3.22, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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Awad M, Awad F, Carter F, Jervis B, Buzink S, Foster J, Jakimowicz J, Francis NK. Consensus views on the optimum training curriculum for advanced minimally invasive surgery: A delphi study. Int J Surg 2018; 53:137-142. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Revised: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Francis NK, Curtis NJ, Crilly L, Noble E, Dyke T, Hipkiss R, Dalton R, Allison A, Salib E, Ockrim J. Does the number of operating specialists influence the conversion rate and outcomes after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery? Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3652-3658. [PMID: 29442241 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6097-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic techniques in colorectal surgery have been widely utilised due to short-term patient benefits but conversion to open surgery is associated with adverse short- and long-term patient outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of dual specialist operating on the conversion rate and patient outcomes following laparoscopic colorectal surgery. METHODS A prospectively populated colorectal cancer surgery database was reviewed. Cases were grouped into single or dual consultant procedures. Cluster analysis and odds ratio (OR) were used to identify risk factors for conversion. Primary outcome measures were conversion to open and five year overall survival (OS) calculated using the Kaplan-Meier log-rank method. RESULTS 750 patients underwent laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection between 2002 and 2015 (median age 73, 319 (42.5%) female, 282 (37.6%) rectal malignancies, 135 patients (18%) had two consultants). The single surgeon conversion rate was 20.4% compared to 5.5% for dual operating (OR 4.4, 95% CI 1.87-10.2, p < 0.001). There were no demographic or tumour differences between the laparoscopic/converted and number of surgeon groups. Two-step cluster analysis identified cluster I (lower risk) 406 patients, 8% converted and cluster II (higher risk) 261 patients, conversion rate 30%. Median follow-up was 48 months (range 0-168). Five-year OS was significantly inferior for both converted and single surgeon cases (63% vs. 77%, p < 0.001 and 61% vs. 70%, p = 0.033, respectively). CONCLUSION In selected colorectal cancer patients operated by fully trained laparoscopic surgeons, we observed a reduction in conversion with associated long-term survival benefit from dual operating specialists.
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- Nader K Francis
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK. .,Faculty of Science, University of Bath, Wessex House 3.22, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, Level 10, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Information Management Team, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK.,Aidmedical Statistical Support
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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Curtis NJ, Taylor M, Fraser L, Salib E, Noble E, Hipkiss R, Allison AS, Dalton R, Ockrim JB, Francis NK. Can the combination of laparoscopy and enhanced recovery improve long-term survival after elective colorectal cancer surgery? Int J Colorectal Dis 2018; 33:231-234. [PMID: 29188453 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2935-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AIM Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes and laparoscopic techniques both provide short-term benefits to patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. ERAS protocol compliance may improve long-term survival in those undergoing open colorectal resection but as laparoscopic data has not been reported. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the impact of the combination of laparoscopy and ERAS management on 5-year overall survival. METHODS A dedicated prospectively populated colorectal cancer surgery database was reviewed. Patient inclusion criteria were biopsy-proven colorectal adenocarcinoma, undergoing elective surgery undertaken with curative intent. All patients were managed within an established ERAS programme and routinely followed up for 5 years. Overall survival was measured using the log-rank Kaplan-Meier method at 5 years. RESULTS Eight hundred fifty-four patients met the inclusion criteria. Four hundred eighty-one (56%) cases were laparoscopic with 98 patients (20%) requiring conversion. There were no differences in patient or tumour demographics between the surgical groups. Median ERAS protocol compliance was 93% (range 53-100%). Five-year overall survival was superior in laparoscopic cases compared with that of converted and open surgery (78 vs 68 vs 70%, respectively, p < 0.007). An open approach (HR 1.55, 95%CI 1.16-2.06, p = 0.002) and delayed hospital discharge (> 7 days, HR 1.5, 95%CI 1.13-1.9, p = 0.003) were the only modifiable risk factors associated with poor survival. CONCLUSIONS The use of a laparoscopic approach with enhanced recovery after surgery management appears to have long-term survival benefits following colorectal cancer resection.
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- N J Curtis
- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Brownlow Hill, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK. .,Faculty of Science, Wessex House, Calverton Down, University of Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7AY, UK.
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Francis NK, Curtis NJ, Weegenaar C, Boorman PA, Brook A, Thorpe G, Keogh K, Grainger J, Davies J, Wheeler J, Brown SR, Steele RJ, Dawson P. Developing a national colorectal educational agenda: a survey of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. Colorectal Dis 2018; 20:68-73. [PMID: 28682454 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Revised: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIM In order to develop its education agenda, the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) sought the opinion of its members on current coloproctology training needs. The aims of this study were to canvass multidisciplinary needs and explore the perceived gaps and barriers to meeting them. METHOD A learner-needs analysis was performed between July 2015 and October 2016. A bespoke electronic survey was sent to 1453 colorectal healthcare professionals [ACPGBI membership (1173), colorectal nurse specialists and allied health professionals (NAHPs) (261) and regional chapter-leads (19)] seeking their needs, experiences and barriers to training across the coloproctology disciplines. RESULTS In all, 390 responses were received [26.8% overall; 180 consultants/trainees (15%); 196 NAHPs (75%); 14 (74%) chapter-leads]. Lack of funding and difficulties in obtaining study leave were the most frequently reported barriers to course and conference attendance. Transanal total mesorectal excision and laparoscopic training were the top educational needs for consultants and trainees respectively. 79% of NAHP respondents reported education gaps on a broad range of clinical and non-clinical topics. NAHPs lacked information on relevant training opportunities and 27% felt available courses were insufficient to meet their educational needs. Wide heterogeneity in ACPGBI chapter composition and activity was reported. All groups felt the ACPGBI should increase the number of courses offered with coloproctology knowledge updates commonly requested. CONCLUSION A series of training needs across the coloproctology disciplines have been identified. These will underpin the development of the educational agenda for the ACPGBI.
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- N K Francis
- Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK.,University of Bath, Exeter, UK
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- University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK
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- St Marks Hospital, Northwick Park, London, UK
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- Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Dundee, UK
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- ACPGBI, West Middlesex University Hospital, London, UK
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Curtis NJ, Noble E, Salib E, Hipkiss R, Meachim E, Dalton R, Allison A, Ockrim J, Francis NK. Does hospital readmission following colorectal cancer resection and enhanced recovery after surgery affect long term survival? Colorectal Dis 2017; 19:723-730. [PMID: 28093901 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Accepted: 11/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Hospital readmission is undesirable for patients and care providers as this can affect short-term recovery and carries financial consequences. It is unknown if readmission has long-term implications. We aimed to investigate the impact of 30-day readmission on long-term overall survival (OS) following colorectal cancer resection within enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) care and explore the reasons for and the severity and details of readmission episodes. METHOD A dedicated, prospectively populated database was reviewed. All patients were managed within an established ERAS programme. Five-year OS was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. The number, reason for and severity of 30-day readmissions were classified according to the Clavien-Dindo (CD) system, along with total (initial and readmission) length of stay (LoS). Multivariate analysis was used to identify factors predicting readmission. RESULTS A total of 1023 consecutive patients underwent colorectal cancer resection between 2002 and 2015. Of these, 166 (16%) were readmitted. Readmission alone did not have a significant impact on 5-year OS (59% vs 70%, P = 0.092), but OS was worse in patients with longer total LoS (20 vs 14 days, P = 0.04). Of the readmissions, 121 (73%) were minor (CD I-II) and 27 (16%) required an intervention of which 16 (10%) were returned to theatre. Gut dysfunction 32 (19%) and wound complications 23 (14%) were the most frequent reasons for readmission. Prolonged initial LoS, rectal cancer and younger age predicted for hospital readmission. CONCLUSION Readmission does not have a significant impact on 5-year OS. A broad range of conditions led to readmission, with the majority representing minor complications.
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- N J Curtis
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Information Management Team, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK.,Faculty of Science, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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Curtis NJ, Davids J, Foster JD, Francis NK. Objective assessment of minimally invasive total mesorectal excision performance: a systematic review. Tech Coloproctol 2017; 21:259-268. [PMID: 28470365 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-017-1614-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopy is widely used in colorectal practice, but recent trial results have questioned its use in rectal cancer resections. Patient outcomes are directly linked to the quality of total mesorectal excision (TME) specimen. Objective assessment of intraoperative performance could help ensure competence and delivery of optimal outcomes. Objective tools may also contribute to TME intervention trials, but their nature, structure and utilisation is unknown. AIM To systemically review the available literature to report on the available tools for the objective assessment of minimally invasive TME operative performance and their use within multicentre laparoscopic TME randomised controlled trials. METHODS A systematic search of the PubMed and Cochrane databases was performed to identify tools used in the objective intraoperative assessment of minimally invasive TME performance in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, independently by two authors. The identified tools were then evaluated within reported TME RCTs. RESULTS A total of 8642 abstracts were screened of which 12 papers met the inclusion criteria; ten prospective observational studies, one randomised trial and one educational consensus. Eight assessment methods were described, which include formative and summative tools. The tools were mostly adaptations of colonic surgery tools based on either operative video review or post-operative trainer rating. All studies reported objective assessment of intraoperative performance was feasible, but only 126 (7%) of the 1762 included laparoscopic cases were TME. No multicentre laparoscopic TME trial reported using any objective surgical performance assessment tool. CONCLUSION Objective intraoperative laparoscopic TME performance assessment is feasible, but most of the current tools are adaptation of colonic surgery. There is a need to develop dedicated assessment tools for minimal access rectal surgery. No multicentre minimally invasive TME RCT reported using any objective assessment tool.
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- N J Curtis
- Clinical Research Unit, Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, Praed Street, London, UK
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- Clinical Research Unit, Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Clinical Research Unit, Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, Praed Street, London, UK
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- Clinical Research Unit, Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK. .,Faculty of Science, University of Bath, Wessex House 3.22, Bath, Somerset, UK.
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Messenger DE, Curtis NJ, Jones A, Jones EL, Smart NJ, Francis NK. Factors predicting outcome from enhanced recovery programmes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a systematic review. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:2050-2071. [PMID: 27631314 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5205-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To perform a systematic review of published literature for the factors reported to predict outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes following laparoscopic colorectal surgery. BACKGROUND ERAS programmes and the use of laparoscopy have been widely adopted in colorectal surgery bringing short-term patient benefit. However, there is a minority of patients that do not benefit from these strategies and their identification is not well characterised. The factors that underpin outcomes from ERAS programmes for laparoscopic patients are not understood. METHODS A systematic search of the MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane databases was conducted to identify suitable articles published between 2000 and 2015. The search strategy captured terms for ERAS, colorectal resection, prediction and outcome measures. RESULTS Thirty-four studies containing 10,861 laparoscopic resections were included. Thirty-one (91 %) studies were confined to elective cases. Predictive analysis of outcome was most frequently based on length of stay (LOS), morbidity and readmission which were the main outcome measures of 29 (85 %), 26 (76 %) and 18 (53 %) of the included studies, respectively. Forty-seven percentage of included studies investigated the impact of ERAS programme compliance on these outcomes. Reduced protocol compliance was the most frequently identified modifiable predictive factor for adverse LOS, morbidity and readmission. CONCLUSION Protocol compliance is the most frequently reported predictive factor for outcomes of ERAS programmes following laparoscopic colorectal resection. Reduced compliance increases LOS, morbidity and readmission to hospital. The impact of compliance with individual ERAS protocol elements is insufficiently studied, and the lack of a standardised framework for evaluating ERAS programmes makes it difficult to draw definite conclusions about which factors exert the greatest impact on outcome after laparoscopic colorectal resection.
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- David E Messenger
- Colorectal Surgical Unit, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8HW, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, 22-28 Princess Road West, Leicester, LE1 6TP, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK.
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Foster JD, Ewings P, Falk S, Cooper EJ, Roach H, West NP, Williams-Yesson BA, Hanna GB, Francis NK. Surgical timing after chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer, analysis of technique (STARRCAT): results of a feasibility multi-centre randomized controlled trial. Tech Coloproctol 2016; 20:683-93. [PMID: 27510524 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-016-1514-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/10/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The optimal time of rectal resection after long-course chemoradiotherapy (CRT) remains unclear. A feasibility study was undertaken for a multi-centre randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of the interval after chemoradiotherapy on the technical complexity of surgery. METHODS Patients with rectal cancer were randomized to either a 6- or 12-week interval between CRT and surgery between June 2012 and May 2014 (ISRCTN registration number: 88843062). For blinded technical complexity assessment, the Observational Clinical Human Reliability Analysis technique was used to quantify technical errors enacted within video recordings of operations. Other measured outcomes included resection completeness, specimen quality, radiological down-staging, tumour cell density down-staging and surgeon-reported technical complexity. RESULTS Thirty-one patients were enrolled: 15 were randomized to 6 and 16-12 weeks across 7 centres. Fewer eligible patients were identified than had been predicted. Of 23 patients who underwent resection, mean 12.3 errors were observed per case at 6 weeks vs. 10.7 at 12 weeks (p = 0.401). Other measured outcomes were similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS The feasibility of measurement of operative performance of rectal cancer surgery as an endpoint was confirmed in this exploratory study. Recruitment of sufficient numbers of patients represented a challenge, and a proportion of patients did not proceed to resection surgery. These results suggest that interval after CRT may not substantially impact upon surgical technical performance.
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- J D Foster
- Department of Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Southwest Research Design Service, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust, Taunton, UK
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- University Hospitals Bristol, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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- University Hospitals Bristol, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, School of Medicine, St James's University Hospital, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Research and Development, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK. .,Faculty of Science, University of Bath, Wessex House 3.22, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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Foster JD, Miskovic D, Allison AS, Conti JA, Ockrim J, Cooper EJ, Hanna GB, Francis NK. Application of objective clinical human reliability analysis (OCHRA) in assessment of technical performance in laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery. Tech Coloproctol 2016; 20:361-367. [PMID: 27154295 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-016-1444-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2015] [Accepted: 01/30/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic rectal resection is technically challenging, with outcomes dependent upon technical performance. No robust objective assessment tool exists for laparoscopic rectal resection surgery. This study aimed to investigate the application of the objective clinical human reliability analysis (OCHRA) technique for assessing technical performance of laparoscopic rectal surgery and explore the validity and reliability of this technique. METHODS Laparoscopic rectal cancer resection operations were described in the format of a hierarchical task analysis. Potential technical errors were defined. The OCHRA technique was used to identify technical errors enacted in videos of twenty consecutive laparoscopic rectal cancer resection operations from a single site. The procedural task, spatial location, and circumstances of all identified errors were logged. Clinical validity was assessed through correlation with clinical outcomes; reliability was assessed by test-retest. RESULTS A total of 335 execution errors identified, with a median 15 per operation. More errors were observed during pelvic tasks compared with abdominal tasks (p < 0.001). Within the pelvis, more errors were observed during dissection on the right side than the left (p = 0.03). Test-retest confirmed reliability (r = 0.97, p < 0.001). A significant correlation was observed between error frequency and mesorectal specimen quality (r s = 0.52, p = 0.02) and with blood loss (r s = 0.609, p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS OCHRA offers a valid and reliable method for evaluating technical performance of laparoscopic rectal surgery.
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- J D Foster
- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 2RH, UK.,Imperial College, London, UK
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- John Goligher Department of Colorectal Surgery, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 2RH, UK
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- Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 2RH, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 2RH, UK
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 2RH, UK.
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Harrison OJ, Smart NJ, White P, Brigic A, Carlisle ER, Allison AS, Ockrim JB, Francis NK. Operative time and outcome of enhanced recovery after surgery after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. JSLS 2016; 18:265-72. [PMID: 24960491 PMCID: PMC4035638 DOI: 10.4293/108680813x13753907291918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [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] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Combining laparoscopy and enhanced recovery provides benefit to short-term outcomes after colorectal surgery. Advances in training and techniques have allowed surgeons to operate on cases that are technically challenging and associated with prolonged operative time. Laparoscopic techniques improve the outcome of enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery; however, there are no specifications on the effect of prolonged operations on the outcome. The objective was to elucidate the impact of prolonged surgery and blood loss on the outcome of enhanced recovery after surgery after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Methods: Four-hundred patients who underwent elective colorectal resection on enhanced recovery after surgery in Yeovil District Hospital between 2002 and 2009 were retrospectively reviewed. Delayed discharge was defined as a prolonged length of stay beyond the mean in this series (≥8 days). Results: Three-hundred eighty-five patients were included. Median operative time was 180 minutes with a median blood loss of 100 mL. Conversion was not associated with a prolonged length of stay. Operative time and blood loss correlated with length of stay in a stepwise fashion. There were 2 cutoff points of operative time at 160 minutes and 300 minutes (5 hours), where risk of prolonged stay increased significantly (odds ratio [OR] = 2.02; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.05–3.90; P = .027), and blood loss of >500 mL (OR = 3.114; 95% CI, 1.501–6.462, P = .002). Conclusions: Total operative timing impacts negatively on the outcome of enhanced recovery after laparoscopic colorectal resections with increased risk of delayed discharge seen after ∼2.5 hours and 5-hour duration.
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- Oliver J Harrison
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT, UK.
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, Somerset, UK
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- University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, Somerset, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, Somerset, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, Somerset, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, Somerset, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, Somerset, UK
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Francis NK, Mason J, Salib E, Allanby L, Messenger D, Allison AS, Smart NJ, Ockrim JB. Factors predicting 30-day readmission after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery within an enhanced recovery programme. Colorectal Dis 2015; 17:O148-54. [PMID: 25988303 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 04/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM Hospital readmission within 30 days of surgery has become a marker of poor quality patient care. This study aimed to investigate factors predictive of 30-day readmission after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery within an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme. METHOD Consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer within an ERAS programme between 2002 and 2009 were included. Data were collected relating to patient demographics, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, ERAS compliance, and operative and postoperative outcomes. A logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with readmissions after adjusting for the potential effect of covariables simultaneously. RESULTS In all, 268 cancer patients underwent laparoscopic colorectal surgery (108 rectal resections), of whom 34 (12.7%) were readmitted due most commonly to bowel obstruction (29%) and surgical site infection (18%). The use of neoadjuvant therapy (odds ratio 4.49, 95% CI 1.41-14.35; P = 0.011) and ERAS compliance above 93% (odds ratio 0.38, 95% CI 0.18-0.84; P = 0.016) were independent predictors of readmission. CONCLUSION Poor ERAS compliance and preoperative chemoradiotherapy were significant predictors of readmission following laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. Further research is required to expand the scope of ERAS beyond hospital discharge.
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- N K Francis
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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- Liverpool University, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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- Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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Hamdan MF, Day A, Millar J, Carter FJC, Coleman MG, Francis NK. Outreach training model for accredited colorectal specialists in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: feasibility and evaluation of challenges. Colorectal Dis 2015; 17:635-41. [PMID: 25580874 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2014] [Accepted: 11/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility and safety of an outreach model of laparoscopic colorectal training of accredited specialists in advanced laparoscopic techniques and to explore the challenges of this model from the perspective of a National Training Programme (NTP) trainer. METHOD Prospective data were collected for unselected laparoscopic colorectal training procedures performed by five laparoscopic colorectal NTP trainees supervised by a single NTP trainer with an outreach model between 2009 and 2012. The operative and postoperative outcomes were compared with standard laparoscopic colorectal training procedures performed by six senior colorectal trainees under the supervision of the same NTP trainer within the same study period. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality. The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare continuous variables and the Chi squared or Fisher's exact tests were applied for the analysis of categorical variables. The level of statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS During the study period 179 elective laparoscopic colorectal procedures were performed. This included 54 cases performed by NTP trainees and 125 cases performed by the supervised trainees. There were no significant differences in age, gender, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade, pathology and procedure type between both groups. Seventy-eight per cent of the patients operated on by the NTP trainees had had no previous abdominal surgery, compared with 50% in the supervised trainees' group (P = 0.0005). There were no significant differences in 30-day mortality or the operative and postoperative outcome between both groups. There were, however, difficulties in training an already established consultant in his or her own hospital and these were overcome by certain adjustments to the programme. CONCLUSION Outreach laparoscopic training of colorectal surgeons is a feasible and safe model of training accredited specialists and does not compromise patient care. The challenges encountered can be overcome with optimum training and preparation.
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- M F Hamdan
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK
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Barr J, Boulind C, Foster JD, Ewings P, Reid J, Jenkins JT, Williams-Yesson B, Francis NK. Impact of analgesic modality on stress response following laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a post-hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial. Tech Coloproctol 2015; 19:231-9. [PMID: 25715786 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-015-1270-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2014] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Epidural analgesia is perceived to modulate the stress response after open surgery. This study aimed to explore the feasibility and impact of measuring the stress response attenuation by post-operative analgesic modalities following laparoscopic colorectal surgery within an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol. METHODS Data were collected as part of a double-blinded randomised controlled pilot trial at two UK sites. Patients undergoing elective laparoscopic colorectal resection were randomised to receive either thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) or continuous local anaesthetic infusion to the extraction site via wound infusion catheter (WIC) post-operatively. The aim of this study was to measure the stress response to the analgesic modality by measuring peripheral venous blood samples analysed for serum concentrations of insulin, cortisol, epinephrine and interleukin-6 at induction of anaesthesia, at 3, 6, 12 and 24 h after the start of operation. Secondary endpoints included mean pain score in the first 48 h, length of hospital stay, post-operative complications and 30-day re-admission rates. RESULTS There was a difference between the TEA and WIC groups that varies across time. In the TEA group, there was significant but transient reduced level of serum epinephrine and a higher level of insulin at 3 and 6 h. In the WIC, there was a significant reduction of interleukin-6 values, especially at 12 h. There was no significant difference observed in the other endpoints. CONCLUSIONS There is a significant transient attenuating effect of TEA on stress response following laparoscopic colorectal surgery and within ERAS as expressed by serum epinephrine and insulin levels. Continuous wound infusion with local anaesthetic, however, attenuates cytokine response as expressed by interleukin-6.
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- J Barr
- Yeovil District Hospital Foundation, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, UK
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Foster JD, Francis NK. Objective assessment of technique in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: what are the existing tools? Tech Coloproctol 2014; 19:1-4. [PMID: 25428697 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-014-1242-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Assessment can improve the effectiveness of surgical training and enable valid judgments of competence. Laparoscopic colon resection surgery is now taught within surgical residency programs, and assessment tools are increasingly used to stimulate formative feedback and enhance learning. Formal assessment of technical performance in laparoscopic colon resection has been successfully applied at the specialist level in the English "LAPCO" National Training Program. Objective assessment tools need to be developed for training and assessment in laparoscopic rectal cancer resection surgery. Simulation may have a future role in assessment and accreditation in laparoscopic colorectal surgery; however, existing virtual reality models are not ready to be used for assessment of this advanced surgery.
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- J D Foster
- Department of Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 2RH, UK
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Foster JD, Gash KJ, Carter FJ, West NP, Acheson AG, Horgan AF, Longman RJ, Coleman MG, Moran BJ, Francis NK. Development and evaluation of a cadaveric training curriculum for low rectal cancer surgery in the English LOREC National Development Programme. Colorectal Dis 2014; 16:O308-19. [PMID: 24460775 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2013] [Accepted: 12/07/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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AIM The National Development Programme for Low Rectal Cancer in England (LOREC) was commissioned in response to wide variation in the outcome of patients with low rectal cancer. One of the aims of LOREC was to enhance surgical techniques in managing low rectal cancer. This study reports on the development and evaluation of a novel national technical skills cadaveric training curriculum in extralevator abdominoperineal excision. METHOD Three sites were commissioned for the cadaveric workshops, each delivering the same training curriculum. Training was undertaken in pairs using a fresh-frozen cadaveric model under the supervision of expert mentors. Global assessment score (GAS) forms were developed to promote reflective learning. Feedback on the impact of the workshop was obtained from a sample of delegates at the end of the course, and also after 3-23 months via an online questionnaire. RESULTS Overall 112 consultant colorectal surgeons attended one of 15 cadaveric technical skills training workshops. Seventy-six per cent of delegates reported easy identification of anatomy in the cadaveric model; 67% found tissue planes easy to interpret. Ninety-six per cent of delegates felt the workshop would influence their future practice; 96% reported increased awareness of important anatomy. Only 2% of delegates wished to pursue supplementary formal training from LOREC. CONCLUSION Fresh-frozen cadavers could provide an effective training model for low rectal surgery. A structured 1-day cadaveric workshop has facilitated the dissemination of technical skills for management of low rectal cancer. Attending the cadaveric workshop enhanced delegates' confidence in performing this procedure.
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- J D Foster
- Yeovil District Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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Shah R, Jones E, Vidart V, Kuppen PJK, Conti JA, Francis NK. Biomarkers for early detection of colorectal cancer and polyps: systematic review. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2014; 23:1712-28. [PMID: 25004920 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-14-0412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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There is growing interest in early detection of colorectal cancer as current screening modalities lack compliance and specificity. This study systematically reviewed the literature to identify biomarkers for early detection of colorectal cancer and polyps. Literature searches were conducted for relevant papers since 2007. Human studies reporting on early detection of colorectal cancer and polyps using biomarkers were included. Methodologic quality was evaluated, and sensitivity, specificity, and the positive predictive value (PPV) were reported. The search strategy identified 3,348 abstracts. A total of 44 papers, examining 67 different tumor markers, were included. Overall sensitivities for colorectal cancer detection by fecal DNA markers ranged from 53% to 87%. Combining fecal DNA markers increased the sensitivity of colorectal cancer and adenoma detection. Canine scent detection had a sensitivity of detecting colorectal cancer of 99% and specificity of 97%. The PPV of immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT) is 1.26%, compared with 0.31% for the current screening method of guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT). A panel of serum protein biomarkers provides a sensitivity and specificity above 85% for all stages of colorectal cancer, and a PPV of 0.72%. Combinations of fecal and serum biomarkers produce higher sensitivities, specificities, and PPVs for early detection of colorectal cancer and adenomas. Further research is required to validate these biomarkers in a well-structured population-based study.
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- Reena Shah
- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Trust, Yeovil, United Kingdom.
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- University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Portsmouth Hospital NHS Trust, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Trust, Yeovil, United Kingdom. University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Jones EL, Wainwright TW, Foster JD, Smith JRA, Middleton RG, Francis NK. A systematic review of patient reported outcomes and patient experience in enhanced recovery after orthopaedic surgery. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2014; 96:89-94. [PMID: 24780662 DOI: 10.1308/003588414x13824511649571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Orthopaedic enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) providers are encouraged to estimate the actual benefit of ERAS according to the patient's opinion by using patient generated data alongside traditional measures such as length of stay. The aim of this paper was to systemically review the literature on the use of patient generated information in orthopaedic ERAS across the whole perioperative pathway. METHODS Publications were identified using Embase(™), MEDLINE(®), AMED, CINAHL(®) (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), the Cochrane Library and the British Nursing Index. Search terms related to experiences, acceptance, satisfaction or perception of ERAS and quality of life (QoL). FINDINGS Of the 596 abstracts found, 8 papers were identified that met the inclusion criteria. A total of 2,208 patients undergoing elective hip and knee arthroplasty were included. Patient satisfaction was reported in 6 papers. Scores were high in all patients and not adversely affected by length of stay. QoL was reported in 2 papers and showed that QoL scores continued to increase up to 12 months following ERAS. Qualitative methods were used in one study, which highlighted problems with support following discharge. There is a paucity of data reporting on patient experience in orthopaedic ERAS. However, ERAS does not compromise patient satisfaction or QoL after elective hip or knee surgery. The measurement of patient experience should be standardised with further research.
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- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Kipling SL, Young K, Foster JD, Smart NJ, Hunter AE, Cooper E, Francis NK. Laparoscopic extralevator abdominoperineal excision of the rectum: short-term outcomes of a prospective case series. Tech Coloproctol 2013; 18:445-51. [PMID: 24081545 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-013-1071-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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] [Received: 06/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic approaches for the resection of low rectal cancer and the extralevator technique for abdominoperineal excision are both becoming increasingly popular. There are little published data regarding the combined application of these techniques to the resection of low rectal tumours. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of such an approach and to appraise short-term outcomes in a consecutive series of patients undergoing laparoscopic extralevator abdominoperineal excision (ELAPE). METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic ELAPE at our institution between 2008 and 2011 were identified from a prospectively maintained database. The abdominal phase of the operation was performed laparoscopically, and following extralevator resection, the perineum was reconstructed using a biologic mesh. All patients were enrolled in an enhanced recovery programme. RESULTS Of 166 patients undergoing radical resection of rectal cancer at our institution between 2008 and 2011, 28 underwent laparoscopic ELAPE. Median age was 70 years, median body mass index was 27.5 kg/m(2), and 71% were male. The conversion rate to laparotomy was 18%. Three patients (10.8%) had circumferential resection margins <1 mm; no intraoperative tumour perforation occurred. The median length of stay was 7 days, with a 30-day readmission rate of 21% and no 30-day mortality. Post-operative perineal wound complications occurred in 25%. At median 38-month follow-up (range 23-66 months), overall survival was 75%, disease-free survival was 71%, and there were three local recurrences (11%). CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic extralevator abdominoperineal excision can be safely performed without compromising short-term outcomes.
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- S L Kipling
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
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Boulind CE, Ewings P, Bulley SH, Reid JM, Jenkins JT, Blazeby JM, Francis NK. Feasibility study of analgesia via epidural versus continuous wound infusion after laparoscopic colorectal resection. Br J Surg 2012; 100:395-402. [PMID: 23254324 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.8999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background
With the adoption of enhanced recovery and emerging new modalities of analgesia after laparoscopic colorectal resection (LCR), the role of epidural analgesia has been questioned. This pilot trial assessed the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing epidural analgesia and use of a local anaesthetic wound infusion catheter (WIC) following LCR.
Methods
Between April 2010 and May 2011, patients undergoing elective LCR in two centres were randomized to analgesia via epidural or WIC. Sham procedures were used to blind surgeons, patients and outcome assessors. The primary outcome was the feasibility of a large RCT, and all outcomes for a definitive trial were tested. The success of blinding was assessed using a mixed-methods approach.
Results
Forty-five patients were eligible, of whom 34 were randomized (mean(s.d.) age 70(11·8) years). Patients were followed up per-protocol; there were no deaths, and five patients had a total of six complications. Challenges with capturing pain data were identified and resolved. Mean(s.d.) pain scores on the day of discharge were 1·9(3·1) in the epidural group and 0·7(0·7) in the WIC group. Median length of stay was 4 (range 2–35, interquartile range 3–5) days. Mean use of additional analgesia (intravenous morphine equivalents) was 12 mg in the WIC arm and 9 mg in the epidural arm. Patient blinding was successful in both arms. Qualitative interviews suggested that patients found participation in the trial acceptable and that they would consider participating in a future trial.
Conclusion
A blinded RCT investigating the role of epidural and WIC administration for postoperative analgesia following LCR is feasible. Rigorous standard operating procedures for data collection are required.
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- C E Boulind
- Department of Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
- Academic Unit of Surgical Research, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, UK
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- South West Research Design Service, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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- Department of Surgery, St Mark's Hospital, Northwick Park, Harrow, UK
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- Academic Unit of Surgical Research, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, UK
- University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil, UK
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Smart NJ, White P, Allison AS, Ockrim JB, Kennedy RH, Francis NK. Deviation and failure of enhanced recovery after surgery following laparoscopic colorectal surgery: early prediction model. Colorectal Dis 2012; 14:e727-34. [PMID: 22594524 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03096.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIM Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes are well established, but deviation from the postoperative elements may result in delayed discharge. Early identification of such patients may allow remedial action to be taken. The aims of this study were to investigate factors associated with delayed discharge and to produce a predictive scoring system for ERAS failure. METHOD A retrospective review was carried out of case notes of patients who underwent elective laparoscopic colorectal resection and ERAS at Yeovil District Hospital between 2002 and 2009. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed and binary logistic regression was used to model a predictive scoring system. RESULTS In all, 385 patient records were reviewed with a median length of stay of 6 days; 122 (31%) patients stayed longer than 1 week (delayed discharge) and 159 (41%) deviated in up to two postoperative ERAS factors. Patient demographic factors were not predictive of delayed discharge. Deviation from ERAS factors at the end of the first postoperative day, including continued intravenous fluid infusion, lack of functioning epidural, inability to mobilize, vomiting requiring nasogastric tube insertion and re-insertion of urinary catheter, were strongly associated with delayed discharge. A five-element predictive scoring system for ERAS failure and delayed discharge was formulated. CONCLUSION Enhanced recovery failure and delayed discharge after laparoscopic colorectal surgery can be predicted by the early deviation from postoperative factors of an ERAS programme.
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- N J Smart
- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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