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Morales-Conde S, Socas M, Alarcón I, Senent-Boza A, Domínguez Mezquita B, Balla A. Classification of GIST and other benign gastric tumors based on minimally invasive surgical strategy. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 409:3. [PMID: 38087092 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03203-w] [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: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Gastrointestinal mesenchymal tumors (GMTs) include malignant, intermediate malignancy, and benign lesions. The aim is to propose a new surgical classification to guide the intraoperative minimally invasive surgical strategy in case of non-malignant GMTs less than 5 cm. METHODS Primary endpoint is the creation of a classification regarding minimally invasive surgical technique for these tumors based on their gastric location. Secondary endpoint is to analyze the R0 rate and the postoperative morbidity and mortality rates. Tumors were classified in two groups based on their morphology (group A: exophytic, group B: transmural/intragastric). Each group is then divided based on the tumor location and consequently surgical technique used in subgroup: AI (whole stomach area) and AII (iuxta-cardial and pre-pyloric areas) both for the anterior and posterior gastric wall; BIa (greater curvature on the anterior and posterior wall), BIb (lesser curvature on the anterior wall); BII (iuxta-cardial and pre-pyloric area in the anterior and posterior wall, including the lesser curvature on the posterior wall). RESULTS Forty-two patients were classified and allocated in each subgroup: 17 in AI, 2 in AII, 5 in BIa, 3 in BIb, and 15 in BII. Two postoperative Clavien-Dindo I complications (4.8%, subgroup BIa and BIb) occurred. One patient (2.4%, subgroup AI) underwent reintervention due to R0 resection. CONCLUSIONS This classification proved to be able to classify gastric lesions based on their morphology, location, and surgical treatment, obtaining encouraging perioperative results. Further studies with wider sample of patients are required to draw definitive conclusions.
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- Salvador Morales-Conde
- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital "Virgen del Rocio", Seville, Spain
- Unit of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital QuironSalud Sagrado Corazón, Seville, Spain
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- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital "Virgen del Rocio", Seville, Spain
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- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital "Virgen del Rocio", Seville, Spain
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- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital "Virgen del Rocio", Seville, Spain
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- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital "Virgen del Rocio", Seville, Spain
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- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital "Virgen del Rocio", Seville, Spain.
- Coloproctology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
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Lee DU, Kwon J, Han J, Fan GH, Hastie DJ, Lee KJ, Karagozian R. The clinical impact of frailty on the postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a propensity-score matched database study. Gastric Cancer 2022; 25:450-458. [PMID: 34773519 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-021-01265-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [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] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Frailty aggregates a composite of geriatric and elderly features that is classified into a singular syndrome; literature thus far has proven its influence over postoperative outcomes. In this study, we evaluate the effects of frailty following gastrectomy for gastric cancer. METHODS 2011-2017 National Inpatient Sample was used to isolate patients with gastric cancer undergoing gastrectomy; from this, the Johns Hopkins ACG frailty criteria were applied to segregate frailty-present and absent populations. The case-controls were matched using propensity-score matching and compared to various endpoints. RESULTS Post match, there were 1171 with and without frailty who were undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Those with frailty had higher mortality (6.83 vs 3.50% p < 0.001, OR 2.02 95% CI 1.37-2.97), length of stay (16.7 vs 12.0d; p < 0.001), and costs ($191,418 vs $131,367; p < 0.001); frail patients also had higher rates of complications including wound complications (3.42 vs 0.94% p < 0.001, OR 3.73 95% CI 1.90-7.31), infection (5.98 vs 3.67% p = 0.012, OR 1.67 95% CI 1.13-2.46), and respiratory failure (6.32 vs 3.84% p = 0.0084, OR 1.69 95% CI 1.15-2.47). In multivariate, those with frailty had higher mortality (p < 0.001, aOR 2.04 95% CI 1.38-3.01), length of stay (p < 0.001, aOR 1.40 95% CI 1.37-1.43), and costs (p < 0.001, aOR 1.46 95% CI 1.46-1.46). CONCLUSION This study finding demonstrates the presence of frailty is an independent risk factor of adverse outcomes following gastrectomy; as such, it is important that these high-risk patients are stratified preoperatively and provided risk-averting procedures to alleviate their frailty-defining features.
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- David Uihwan Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Maryland, 620 W Lexington St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA. .,Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA.
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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Lee DU, Fan GH, Hastie DJ, Addonizio EA, Han J, Prakasam VN, Karagozian R. The clinical impact of malnutrition on the postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer: Propensity score matched analysis of 2011-2017 hospital database. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021; 46:484-490. [PMID: 34857239 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.09.005] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Malnutrition is a prominent feature of gastric cancer patients who suffer from gastric outlet obstruction, impaired peristalsis, and cancer-mediated disruptions in metabolic hemostasis. In this study, we systematically evaluate the impact of malnutrition on the postoperative outcome of patients with gastric cancer undergoing gastrectomy. METHODS 2011-2017 National Inpatient Sample was used to isolate patients with gastric cancer who underwent gastrectomy, who were stratified using malnutrition. The malnutrition-present cohort was matched to the malnutrition-absent controls using 1:1 propensity score-matching analysis, and compared to the following endpoints: mortality, length of stay (LOS), hospitalization costs, and postoperative complications. RESULTS 5309 were identified to have undergone gastric resection procedure for gastric cancer, from which there were 1044 with malnutrition and 1044 matched controls. Malnourished patients had higher mortality (6.80 vs 3.83% p = 0.003, OR 1.83 95% CI 1.23-2.73), LOS (17.2 vs 11.4 d p < 0.001), costs ($197,702 vs $124,133 p < 0.001), and were more often discharged to rehabilitation facilities. Malnourished patients had higher rates of wound complications (3.64 vs 1.25% p < 0.001, OR 3.00 95% CI 1.59-5.66), infection (6.90 vs 3.26% p < 0.001, OR 2.20 95% CI 1.45-3.34), and respiratory failure (6.80 vs 3.64% p = 0.002, OR 1.93 95% CI 1.29-2.89). In multivariate analysis, malnourished patients had higher rates of mortality (p = 0.002, aOR 1.87 95% CI 1.25-2.80), length of stay (p < 0.001, aOR 1.52 95% CI 1.48-1.55), costs (p < 0.001, aOR 1.61 95% CI 1.61-1.61) despite controlling for non-matched hospital variables. CONCLUSION In this propensity score matched analysis, malnutrition is associated with increased postoperative mortality, LOS, and hospitalization costs in patients with gastric cancer undergoing gastric resection surgery.
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- David Uihwan Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Maryland, 620 W Lexington St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA.
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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Zhu C, Badach J, Lin A, Mathur N, McHugh S, Saracco B, Adams A, Gaughan J, Atabek U, Spitz FR, Hong YK. Omental patch versus gastric resection for perforated gastric ulcer: Systematic review and meta-analysis for an unresolved debate. Am J Surg 2020; 221:935-941. [PMID: 32943177 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.07.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Perforated gastric ulcers are surgical emergencies with paucity of data on the preferred treatment modality of resection versus omental patch. We aim to compare outcomes with ulcer repair and gastric resection surgeries in perforated gastric ulcers after systematic review of literature. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed for publications in PubMed Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. We included all studies which compared ulcer repair vesus gastric resection surgeries for perforated gastric ulcers. We excluded studies which did not separate outcomes gastric and duodenal ulcer perforations. RESULTS The search included nine single-institution retrospective reviews comparing ulcer repair (449 patients) versus gastric resection surgeries (212 patients). Meta-analysis was restricted to perforated gastric ulcers and excluded perforated duodenal ulcers. The majority of these studies did not control for baseline characteristics, and surgical strategies were often chosen in a non-randomized manner. All of the studies included were at high risk of bias. The overall odds ratio of mortality in ulcer repair surgery compared to gastric resection surgery was 1.79, with 95% CI 0.72 to 4.43 and p-value 0.209. CONCLUSION In this meta-analysis, there was no difference in mortality between the two surgical groups. The overall equivalence of clinical outcomes suggests that gastric resection is a potentially viable alternative to ulcer repair surgery and should not be considered a secondary strategy. We would recommend a multicenter randomized control trial to evaluate the surgical approach that yields superior outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic review and meta-analysis, level III.
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- Clara Zhu
- Department of General Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Department of General Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Department of General Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Department of General Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Department of General Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Department of General Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, United States
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- Department of General Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, United States.
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Costa M, Trovão Lima A, Morais T, Almeida RF, Nora M, Guimarães M, Monteiro MP. Does Reconstruction Type After Gastric Resection Matters for Type 2 Diabetes Improvement? J Gastrointest Surg 2020; 24:1269-1277. [PMID: 31140062 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04255-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery involving gastric resection and bypass of intestinal segments was reported to facilitate glucose control in obese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). AIM Our aim was to assess whether the type of post-gastrectomy GI reconstruction also influences glucose control in T2D patients with BMI below 35 kg/m2 submitted to gastrointestinal surgery without bariatric intention. METHODS A cohort of T2D Caucasian patients (n = 40) with upper GI malignancy (n = 33) or complicated reflux disease (n = 7) were submitted to either a gastrectomy plus Billroth II (BII) gastrojejunal anastomosis (n = 17), a gastrectomy plus Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy (RY) reconstruction (n = 18; subtotal gastrectomy n = 7 and total gastrectomy n = 11), or atypical gastrectomy without reconstruction (no-R) (n = 5). Patients were evaluated before and 2 years after surgery for body weight, Hb1Ac, need of glucose lowering drugs, and presence of diabetes. RESULTS Body mass index (BMI) decreased after every surgical procedure when compared to baseline (- 0.9 ± 0.8 kg/m2 for BII vs - 4.3 ± 2.6 kg/m2 for RY vs - 4.6 ± 2.5 kg/m2 for no-R, p < 0.05), which was only significantly different after RY surgeries. Diabetes remission occurred in 5.9% of BII patients, in 27.8% of RY patients, and 0% of no-R patients, while in patients with persistent T2D, the needs for glucose-lowering drugs were significantly also decreased after RY (31.3% BII vs 66.7% RY vs 25% no-R, p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS T2D Caucasian patients undergoing post-gastrectomy GI reconstructions without a bariatric intention experience a significant improvement of T2D, in a magnitude that could be influenced by the technical procedure performed in favor of RY reconstruction. Thus, presence of T2D should be taken into consideration when deciding for the type of post-gastrectomy GI reconstruction.
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- Mariana Costa
- Department of General Surgery, Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga, Hospital São Sebastião, Rua Dr. Cândido de Pinho, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery, Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga, Hospital São Sebastião, Rua Dr. Cândido de Pinho, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
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- Endocrine, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Research, Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery, Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga, Hospital São Sebastião, Rua Dr. Cândido de Pinho, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery, Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga, Hospital São Sebastião, Rua Dr. Cândido de Pinho, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
- Endocrine, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Research, Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery, Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga, Hospital São Sebastião, Rua Dr. Cândido de Pinho, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal.
- Endocrine, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Research, Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- Endocrine, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Research, Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Dranichnikov P, Graf W, Cashin PH. Readmissions after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy-a national population-based study. World J Surg Oncol 2020; 18:67. [PMID: 32252768 PMCID: PMC7137266 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-020-01837-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Comprehensive readmission morbidity studies after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) are scarce. This study aimed to investigate readmissions and in-hospital morbidity after CRS and HIPEC. Methods The national in-hospital patient register was used to identify patients via the HIPEC ICD code JAQ10 2004–2014. Data were retrieved from the index CRS/HIPEC treatment and from all HIPEC-related readmissions within 6 months. Univariate/multivariate logistical analyses were performed to identify risk factors for reinterventions and readmissions. Results A total of 519 patients (mean age 56 years) had a mean hospital stay of 27 days. Within 6 months, 150 readmissions for adverse events were observed in 129 patients (25%) with 67 patients requiring an intervention (13%). Totally 179 patients (34%) required a reintervention during the first 6 months with 85 (16%) requiring a reoperation. Of these 179 patients, 83 patients (46%) did not undergo the intervention at the HIPEC centre. Gastric resection was the only independent risk factor for in-hospital intervention, and advanced age for readmission. Conclusion Morbidity causing HIPEC-related readmission was higher than expected with almost half of the interventions occurring outside the HIPEC centre. Gastric resection and high age are independent predictors of morbidity and readmission.
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- Paul Dranichnikov
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Colorectal Surgery Section, Uppsala University Hospital, 1st Floor, Entrance 70, S-751 85, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Colorectal Surgery Section, Uppsala University Hospital, 1st Floor, Entrance 70, S-751 85, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Colorectal Surgery Section, Uppsala University Hospital, 1st Floor, Entrance 70, S-751 85, Uppsala, Sweden
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Hu Y, Zaydfudim VM. Quality of Life After Curative Resection for Gastric Cancer: Survey Metrics and Implications of Surgical Technique. J Surg Res 2020; 251:168-179. [PMID: 32151826 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [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: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and radical gastrectomy is an integral component of curative therapy. With improvements in perioperative morbidity and mortality, attention has turned to short- and long-term post-gastrectomy quality of life (QoL). This article reviews the common psychometric surveys and preference-based measures used among patients following gastrectomy. It also provides an overview of studies that address associations between surgical decision-making and postoperative health-related QoL. Further attention is focused on reported associations between technical aspects of the operation, such as extent of gastric resection, minimally-invasive approach, pouch-based conduits, enteric reconstruction, and postoperative QoL. While there are several randomized studies that include QoL outcomes, much remains to be explored. The relationship between symptom profiles and preference-based measures of health state utility is an area in need of further research.
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- Yinin Hu
- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia; Department of Surgery, Surgical Outcomes Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Amano H, Miyake K, Hinoki A, Yokota K, Kinoshita F, Nakazawa A, Tanaka Y, Seto Y, Uchida H. Novel zinc alloys for biodegradable surgical staples. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8:504-516. [PMID: 32110659 PMCID: PMC7031837 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i3.504] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The development of biodegradable surgical staples is desirable as non-biodegradable Ti alloy staples reside in the human body long after wound healing, which can cause allergic/foreign-body reactions, adhesion, or other adverse effects. In order to develop a biodegradable alloy suitable for the fabrication of surgical staples, we hypothesized that Zn, a known biodegradable metal, could be alloyed with various elements to improve the mechanical properties while retaining biodegradability and biocompatibility. Considering their biocompatibility, Mg, Ca, Mn, and Cu were selected as candidate alloying elements, alongside Ti, the main material of clinically available surgical staples.
AIM To investigate the in vitro mechanical properties and degradation behavior and in vivo safety and feasibility of biodegradable Zn alloy staples.
METHODS Tensile and bending tests were conducted to evaluate the mechanical properties of binary Zn alloys with 0.1–6 wt.% Mg, Ca, Mn, Cu, or Ti. Based on the results, three promising Zn alloy compositions were devised for staple applications (wt.%): Zn-1.0Cu-0.2Mn-0.1Ti (Zn alloy 1), Zn-1.0Mn-0.1Ti (Zn alloy 2), and Zn-1.0Cu-0.1Ti (Zn alloy 3). Immersion tests were performed at 37 °C for 4 wk using fed-state simulated intestinal fluid (FeSSIF) and Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS). The corrosion rate was estimated from the weight loss of staples during immersion. Nine rabbits were subjected to gastric resection using each Zn alloy staple, and a clinically available Ti staple was used for another group of nine rabbits. Three in each group were sacrificed at 1, 4, and 12 wk post-operation.
RESULTS Additions of ≤1 wt.% Mn or Cu and 0.1 wt.% Ti improved the yield strength without excessive deterioration of elongation or bendability. Immersion tests revealed no gas evolution or staple fracture in any of the Zn alloy staples. The corrosion rates of Zn alloy staples 1, 2, and 3 were 0.02 mm/year in HBSS and 0.12, 0.11, and 0.13 mm/year, respectively, in FeSSIF. These degradation times are sufficient for wound healing. The degradation rate is notably increased under low pH conditions. Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometry surface analyses of the staples after immersion indicated that the component elements eluted as ions in FeSSIF, whereas corrosion products were produced in HBSS, inhibiting Zn dissolution. In the animal study, none of the Zn alloy staples caused technical failure, and all rabbits survived without complications. Histopathological analysis revealed no severe inflammatory reaction around the Zn alloy staples.
CONCLUSION Staples made of Zn-1.0Cu-0.2Mn-0.1Ti, Zn-1.0Mn-0.1Ti, and Zn-1.0Cu-0.1Ti exhibit acceptable in vitro mechanical properties, proper degradation behavior, and in vivo safety and feasibility. They are promising candidates for biodegradable staples.
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- Hizuru Amano
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd., Tokyo 141-0032, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Medicine, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya 466-8560, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Research, Saitama Children’s Medical Center, Saitama 330-8777, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan
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- Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd., Tokyo 141-0032, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan
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BACKGROUND The value of simultaneous splenectomy as part of an oncologically adequate resection for gastric cancer has been controversially discussed over the last decades. METHODS As part of a prospective multicenter observational study data were obtained from patients admitted to hospital with histologically diagnosed primary gastric cancer or adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG). The profiles of care of patients who had undergone surgical treatment in 141 surgical departments from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2009 were collated. Overall, 2897 patients were enrolled in the study (tumor resection, n = 2545). RESULTS The overall splenectomy rate was 11.1% (n = 283) and the highest proportion was found in AEG tumor lesions (19.4%). In the whole group of patients as well as depending on the tumor site, there was a higher preoperative comorbidity in splenectomized patients. While the rate of general postoperative complications after splenectomy was significantly increased in all patients and also depending on various tumor sites, there were no differences in the rate of specific postoperative complications. A significantly higher hospital mortality comparing the splenectomy group of patients with those in whom the spleen could be preserved, was only observed in AEG-associated tumor lesions (15.2% vs. 5.0%). All splenectomized patients showed a shorter long-term survival (p < 0.001) compared to resections with a preserved spleen (18 months vs. 36 months). CONCLUSION In the surgical treatment of gastric cancer, splenectomy can be considered a negative predictor for a worse perioperative outcome and a worse long-term survival.
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- Ingo Gastinger
- AN-Institut für Qualitätssicherung in der Operativen Medizin, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Deutschland.
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Zhang Y, Wang YJ, Lu CJ, Shu GM, Bai T. Giant gastrointestinal stromal tumour of the stomach: a case report with surgical treatment. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2018; 100:e46-e48. [PMID: 29484926 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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We report a case of giant gastrointestinal stromal tumour of the stomach in a 71-year-old woman, with emphasis on its going through surgical resection. The physical examination and radiological findings revealed that a giant mass occupied most of the abdominal cavity. The patient underwent an en-block resection of the mass, partial resection of the distal stomach and Billroth II gastrojejunostomy. The pathological diagnosis was gastrointestinal stromal tumour. The patient had a long-term disease-free survival. We emphasise that complete surgical resection is the only effective radical treatment approach for giant gastrointestinal stroma of the stomach. In some cases, we still have the opportunity for resection of these tumours because of their expansive growth, even though the lesions are very large.
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- Y Zhang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tianjin Third Central Hospital , Tianjin , China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tianjin Third Central Hospital , Tianjin , China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tianjin Third Central Hospital , Tianjin , China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tianjin Third Central Hospital , Tianjin , China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tianjin Third Central Hospital , Tianjin , China
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Braghetto I, Martinez G, Korn O, Zamorano M, Lanzarini E, Narbona E. Laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy in morbid obese patients: a valid option to laparoscopic gastric bypass in particular circumstances (prospective study). Surg Today 2018; 48:558-565. [PMID: 29450656 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-018-1625-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) without resection of the distal stomach is largely performed over the world for morbid obesity. Potential risk of gastric remnant carcinoma development has been suggested. PURPOSE To present the results obtained after LRYGB with resection of distal stomach. METHOD This prospective study includes 400 consecutive patients. The mean body weight was 105.9 ± 16.8 Kg (range 83-145 kg), and body mass index (BMI) was 38.5 ± 4.4 kg/m2 (32.9-50.3). Postoperative morbid-mortality and follow-up were analyzed. RESULTS Operative time was 128.5 ± 18.7 min, hospital discharge occurred at 3rd postoperative day, postoperative complications occurred in 9.25%, early surgical complications were observed in 3% and medical complications 4%, late surgical complications occurred 2.25%, no mortality was observed. At 1 year follow-up, BMI was 25.3 ± 2.7 kg/m2 with % of weight loss (%WL) of 84.6 + 19.1%. At five years follow-up very similar values were observed. CONCLUSION The results obtained after LRYGB with resection of distal stomach are similar to results published after non resection LRYGB regarding early and late results and can be indicated in high risk areas of gastric carcinoma.
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- Italo Braghetto
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santos Dumont 999, Santiago, Chile.
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santos Dumont 999, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santos Dumont 999, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santos Dumont 999, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santos Dumont 999, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santos Dumont 999, Santiago, Chile
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Termos S, Reslan O, Alqabandi O, AlDuwaisan A, Al-Subaie S, Alyatama K, Alali M, AlSaleh A. Giant gastric lipoma presenting as GI bleed: Enucleation or Resection? Int J Surg Case Rep 2017; 41:39-42. [PMID: 29031177 PMCID: PMC5645482 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Gastric lipomas are unusual benign lesions and account for less than 1% of all tumours of the stomach and 5% of all gastrointestinal lipomas (Thompson et al.2003; Fernandez et al. 1983 [1,2]). Although predominantly asymptomatic and indolent; they may present with gastric outlet obstruction and upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding owing to size and ulceration. Only a few cases have been reported, presenting large in size with massive GI bleeding (Alcalde Escribano et al. 1989; Johnson et al. 1981 [3,4]). PRESENTATION OF CASE We report the case of a 62-year-old gentleman who presented to the emergency department with massive upper GI hemorrhage. He was initially resuscitated and stabilized. Later gastroscopy showed a large submucosal tumour (Fig. 1). Biopsy revealed adipose tissue. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis showed a huge well defined oval soft tissue lesion measuring about 16×8×8cm. The mass noted a homogenous fat density arising from the posterior wall of stomach with no extramural infiltration (Fig. 2). The tumour was completely enucleated through an explorative gastrotomy incision (Fig. 4). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Massive bleeding secondary to a giant gastric lipoma is a rare finding of a rare disease. The majority of cases in the literature result in major gastric resection. Familiarity with its radiological findings and a high index of suspicion can lead to proper diagnosis in the acute setting. If malignancy is carefully ruled out, stomach preserving surgery is an optimal treatment option.
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- Salah Termos
- Hepatobiliary and Transplant unit, Department of Surgery, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait.
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- Hepatobiliary and Transplant unit, Department of Surgery, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait
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- Hepatobiliary and Transplant unit, Department of Surgery, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait
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- Hepatobiliary and Transplant unit, Department of Surgery, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait
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- Hepatobiliary and Transplant unit, Department of Surgery, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait
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- Hepatobiliary and Transplant unit, Department of Surgery, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait
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- Hepatobiliary and Transplant unit, Department of Surgery, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait
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- Hepatobiliary and Transplant unit, Department of Surgery, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait
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Caruso S, Patriti A, Roviello F, De Franco L, Franceschini F, Ceccarelli G, Coratti A. Robot-assisted laparoscopic vs open gastrectomy for gastric cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Clin Oncol 2017; 8:273-284. [PMID: 28638798 PMCID: PMC5465018 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v8.i3.273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Revised: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate the potential effectiveness of robot-assisted gastrectomy (RAG) in comparison to open gastrectomy (OG) for gastric cancer patients.
METHODS A comprehensive systematic literature search using PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library was carried out to identify studies comparing RAG and OG in gastric cancer. Participants of any age and sex were considered for inclusion in comparative studies of the two techniques independently from type of gastrectomy. A meta-analysis of short-term perioperative outcomes was performed to evaluate whether RAG is equivalent to OG. The primary outcome measures were set for estimated blood loss, operative time, conversion rate, morbidity, and hospital stay. Secondary among postoperative complications, wound infection, bleeding and anastomotic leakage were also analysed.
RESULTS A total of 6 articles, 5 retrospective and 1 randomized controlled study, involving 6123 patients overall, with 689 (11.3%) cases submitted to RAG and 5434 (88.7%) to OG, satisfied the eligibility criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. RAG was associated with longer operation time than OG (weighted mean difference 72.20 min; P < 0.001), but with reduction in blood loss and shorter hospital stay (weighted mean difference -166.83 mL and -1.97 d respectively; P < 0.001). No differences were found with respect to overall postoperative complications (P = 0.65), wound infection (P = 0.35), bleeding (P = 0.65), and anastomotic leakage (P = 0.06). The postoperative mortality rates were similar between the two groups. With respect to oncological outcomes, no statistical differences among the number of harvested lymph nodes were found (weighted mean difference -1.12; P = 0.10).
CONCLUSION RAG seems to be a technically valid alternative to OG for performing radical gastrectomy in gastric cancer resulting in safe complications.
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Seow JG, Lim YR, Shelat VG. Low serum albumin may predict the need for gastric resection in patients with perforated peptic ulcer. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2017; 43:293-298. [PMID: 27074924 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-016-0669-2] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a common surgical emergency and treatment involves omental patch repair (PR). Gastric resection (GR) is reserved for difficult pathologies. We audit the outcomes of GR at our institution and evaluate the pre-operative factors predicting the need for GR. METHODS This is a single-institution, retrospective study of patients with PPU who underwent surgery from 2004 to 2012. Demographics, clinical presentation and intra-operative findings were studied to identify factors predicting the need for GR in PPU. An audit of clinical outcomes and mortality for all patients with GR is reported. RESULTS 537 (89.6 %) patients underwent PR and 62 (10.4 %) patients GR. Old age (p < 0.0001), female sex (p = 0.0123), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) usage (p = 0.0008), previous history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) (p = 0.0159), low hemoglobin (p < 0.0001), low serum albumin (p < 0.0001), high serum creatinine (p = 0.0030), high urea (p = 0.0006) and large ulcer size (p < 0.0001) predict the need for GR. On multivariate analysis only low serum albumin (OR 5.57, 95 % CI 1.56-19.84, p = 0.008) predicted the need for GR. The presence of Helicobacter pylori infection was protective against GR (OR 0.25, 95 %CI 0.14-0.44, p < 0.0001). Morbidity and mortality of GR was 27.7 and 24.2 %, respectively. CONCLUSION GR is needed in one in ten cases of PPU. Low serum albumin predicted the need for GR on multivariate analysis. Morbidity and mortality of GR remains high.
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- J G Seow
- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 308433, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 308433, Singapore, Singapore.
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Caruso S, Franceschini F, Patriti A, Roviello F, Annecchiarico M, Ceccarelli G, Coratti A. Robot-assisted laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2017; 9:1-11. [PMID: 28101302 PMCID: PMC5215113 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v9.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Revised: 08/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Phase III evidence in the shape of a series of randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses has shown that laparoscopic gastrectomy is safe and gives better short-term results with respect to the traditional open technique for early-stage gastric cancer. In fact, in the East laparoscopic gastrectomy has become routine for early-stage gastric cancer. In contrast, the treatment of advanced gastric cancer through a minimally invasive way is still a debated issue, mostly due to worries about its oncological efficacy and the difficulty of carrying out an extended lymphadenectomy and intestinal reconstruction after total gastrectomy laparoscopically. Over the last ten years the introduction of robotic surgery has implied overcoming some intrinsic drawbacks found to be present in the conventional laparoscopic procedure. Robot-assisted gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy has been shown to be safe and feasible for the treatment of gastric cancer patients. But unfortunately, most available studies investigating the robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer compared to laparoscopic and open technique are so far retrospective and there have not been phase III trials. In the present review we looked at scientific evidence available today regarding the new high-tech surgical robotic approach, and we attempted to bring to light the real advantages of robot-assisted gastrectomy compared to the traditional laparoscopic and open technique for the treatment of gastric cancer.
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Martin AN, Das D, Turrentine FE, Bauer TW, Adams RB, Zaydfudim VM. Morbidity and Mortality After Gastrectomy: Identification of Modifiable Risk Factors. J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 20:1554-64. [PMID: 27364726 PMCID: PMC4987171 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-016-3195-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [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: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 06/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Morbidity after gastrectomy remains high. The potentially modifiable risk factors have not been well described. This study considers a series of potentially modifiable patient-specific and perioperative characteristics that could be considered to reduce morbidity and mortality after gastrectomy. METHODS This retrospective cohort study includes adults in the ACS NSQIP PUF dataset who underwent gastrectomy between 2011 and 2013. Sequential multivariable models were used to estimate effects of clinical covariates on study outcomes including morbidity, mortality, readmission, and reoperation. RESULTS Three thousand six hundred and seventy-eight patients underwent gastrectomy. A majority of patients had distal gastrectomy (N = 2,799, 76.1 %) and had resection for malignancy (N = 2,316, 63.0 %). Seven hundred and ninety-eight patients (21.7 %) experienced a major complication. Reoperation was required in 290 patients (7.9 %). Thirty-day mortality was 5.2 %. Age (OR = 1.01, 95 % CI = 1.01-1.02, p = 0.001), preoperative malnutrition (OR = 1.65, 95 % CI = 1.35-2.02, p < 0.001), total gastrectomy (OR = 1.63, 95 % CI = 1.31-2.03, p < 0.001), benign indication for resection (OR = 1.60, 95 % CI = 1.29-1.97, p < 0.001), blood transfusion (OR = 2.57, 95 % CI = 2.10-3.13, p < 0.001), and intraoperative placement of a feeding tubes (OR = 1.28, 95 % CI = 1.00-1.62, p = 0.047) were independently associated with increased risk of morbidity. Association between tobacco use and morbidity was statistically marginal (OR = 1.23, 95 % CI = 0.99-1.53, p = 0.064). All-cause postoperative morbidity had significant associations with reoperation, readmission, and mortality (all p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Mitigation of perioperative risk factors including smoking and malnutrition as well as identified operative considerations may improve outcomes after gastrectomy. Postoperative morbidity has the strongest association with other measures of poor outcome: reoperation, readmission, and mortality.
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- Allison N. Martin
- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia,Surgical Outcomes Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia,Surgical Outcomes Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia,Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia,Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia,Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia,Surgical Outcomes Research Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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Caruso S, Patriti A, Roviello F, De Franco L, Franceschini F, Coratti A, Ceccarelli G. Laparoscopic and robot-assisted gastrectomy for gastric cancer: Current considerations. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:5694-5717. [PMID: 27433084 PMCID: PMC4932206 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i25.5694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2016] [Revised: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/15/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Radical gastrectomy with an adequate lymphadenectomy is the main procedure which makes it possible to cure patients with resectable gastric cancer (GC). A number of randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis provide phase III evidence that laparoscopic gastrectomy is technically safe and that it yields better short-term outcomes than conventional open gastrectomy for early-stage GC. While laparoscopic gastrectomy has become standard therapy for early-stage GC, especially in Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea, the use of minimally invasive techniques is still controversial for the treatment of more advanced tumours, principally due to existing concerns about its oncological adequacy and capacity to carry out an adequately extended lymphadenectomy. Some intrinsic drawbacks of the conventional laparoscopic technique have prevented the worldwide spread of laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer and, despite technological advances in recent year, it remains a technically challenging procedure. The introduction of robotic surgery over the last ten years has implied a notable mutation of certain minimally invasive procedures, making it possible to overcome some limitations of the traditional laparoscopic technique. Robot-assisted gastric resection with D2 lymph node dissection has been shown to be safe and feasible in prospective and retrospective studies. However, to date there are no high quality comparative studies investigating the advantages of a robotic approach to GC over traditional laparoscopic and open gastrectomy. On the basis of the literature review here presented, robot-assisted surgery seems to fulfill oncologic criteria for D2 dissection and has a comparable oncologic outcome to traditional laparoscopic and open procedure. Robot-assisted gastrectomy was associated with the trend toward a shorter hospital stay with a comparable morbidity of conventional laparoscopic and open gastrectomy, but randomized clinical trials and longer follow-ups are needed to evaluate the possible influence of robot gastrectomy on GC patient survival.
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Cvetkovic AM, Milasinovic DZ, Peulic AS, Mijailovic NV, Filipovic ND, Zdravkovic ND. Numerical and experimental analysis of factors leading to suture dehiscence after Billroth II gastric resection. Comput Methods Programs Biomed 2014; 117:71-79. [PMID: 25201585 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2014.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2013] [Revised: 08/07/2014] [Accepted: 08/18/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The main goal of this study was to numerically quantify risk of duodenal stump blowout after Billroth II (BII) gastric resection. Our hypothesis was that the geometry of the reconstructed tract after BII resection is one of the key factors that can lead to duodenal dehiscence. We used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with finite element (FE) simulations of various models of BII reconstructed gastrointestinal (GI) tract, as well as non-perfused, ex vivo, porcine experimental models. As main geometrical parameters for FE postoperative models we have used duodenal stump length and inclination between gastric remnant and duodenal stump. Virtual gastric resection was performed on each of 3D FE models based on multislice Computer Tomography (CT) DICOM. According to our computer simulation the difference between maximal duodenal stump pressures for models with most and least preferable geometry of reconstructed GI tract is about 30%. We compared the resulting postoperative duodenal pressure from computer simulations with duodenal stump dehiscence pressure from the experiment. Pressure at duodenal stump after BII resection obtained by computer simulation is 4-5 times lower than the dehiscence pressure according to our experiment on isolated bowel segment. Our conclusion is that if the surgery is performed technically correct, geometry variations of the reconstructed GI tract by themselves are not sufficient to cause duodenal stump blowout. Pressure that develops in the duodenal stump after BII resection using omega loop, only in the conjunction with other risk factors can cause duodenal dehiscence. Increased duodenal pressure after BII resection is risk factor. Hence we recommend the routine use of Roux en Y anastomosis as a safer solution in terms of resulting intraluminal pressure. However, if the surgeon decides to perform BII reconstruction, results obtained with this methodology can be valuable.
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- Aleksandar M Cvetkovic
- Faculty of Medical sciences, University in Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.
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- Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, Vojvodjanska bb, 36210 Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia; BioIRC, Bioengineering Research and Development Center, Prvoslava Stojanovica 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjic 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- BioIRC, Bioengineering Research and Development Center, Prvoslava Stojanovica 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjic 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- BioIRC, Bioengineering Research and Development Center, Prvoslava Stojanovica 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjic 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medical sciences, University in Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Zub-Pokrowiecka A, Rembiasz K, Konturek PC, Budzyński A, Konturek SJ, Winiarski M, Bielański W. Ghrelin and gastrin in advanced gastric cancer before and after gastrectomy. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17:449-58. [PMID: 21274374 PMCID: PMC3027011 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i4.449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2010] [Revised: 08/06/2010] [Accepted: 09/13/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate plasma ghrelin, gastrin and growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R) expression in advanced gastric cancer (GC) before and after resection.
METHODS: Seventy subjects in whom endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract was performed in the Department of General Surgery at Cracow University during the past decade: (1) 25 patients with GC associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection; (2) 10 patients with GC 4-5 years after (total or subtotal) gastrectomy; (3) 25 healthy H. pylori-negative controls, matched by age and BMI to the above two groups; and (4) 10 GC patients 4-5 years after total gastrectomy. Ghrelin and gastrin plasma concentrations were measured by specific radioimmunoassay under fasting conditions and postprandially at 60 and 90 min after ingestion of a mixed meal. GHS-R expression was examined in biopsy samples from intact healthy mucosa and GC tissue using semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.
RESULTS: In healthy controls, fasting plasma ghrelin levels were significantly elevated and declined markedly at 60 and 90 min after a mixed meal. The concomitant enhanced ghrelin, GHS-R and gastrin expression in GC tissue over that recorded in intact mucosa, and the marked rise in plasma gastrin in these subjects under fasting conditions indicate the role of these hormonal factors in GC formation. Fasting plasma levels and postprandial response of ghrelin and gastrin appear to be inversely correlated in healthy subjects. Feeding in the controls resulted in a significant fall in plasma ghrelin with a subsequent rise in plasma gastrin, but in H. pylori-positive GC patients submitted to total or distal gastrectomy, feeding failed to affect significantly the fall in plasma ghrelin that was recorded in these patients before surgery. Fasting ghrelin concentrations were significantly lower in patients 4-5 years after total gastrectomy compared to those in healthy controls and to these in GC patients before surgery.
CONCLUSION: Elevated plasma gastrin and suppression of fasting ghrelin in patients with GC suggest the existence of a close relationship between these two hormones in gastric carcinogenesis.
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Zielinski J, Jaworski R, Pawlaczyk R, Swierblewski M, Kabata P, Jaskiewicz J, Rogowski J. Simultaneous surgery for critical aortic stenosis and gastric cancer: A case report. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16:1161-4. [PMID: 20205291 PMCID: PMC2835797 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i9.1161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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We describe simultaneous surgery performed on a 71-year-old woman with critical aortic stenosis and gastric cancer that were diagnosed at the same time. The patient qualified for simultaneous surgery for both these diseases. Good early outcome was achieved. There is a lack of standards for treatment of patients with coexistence of two life-threatening conditions. We discuss surgical tactics and potential benefits of such management.
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Filipovic N, Cvetkovic A, Isailovic V, Matovic Z, Rosic M, Kojic M. Computer simulation of flow and mixing at the duodenal stump after gastric resection. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15:1990-8. [PMID: 19399932 PMCID: PMC2675090 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.15.1990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the flow and mixing at the duodenal stump after gastric resection, a computer simulation was implemented.
METHODS: Using the finite element method, two different Billroth II procedure cases (A and B) were modeled. Case A was defined with a shorter and almost straight duodenal section, while case B has a much longer and curved duodenal section. Velocity, pressure and food concentration distribution were determined and the numerical results were compared with experimental observations.
RESULTS: The pressure distribution obtained by numerical simulation was in the range of the recorded experimental results. Case A had a more favorable pressure distribution in comparison with case B. However, case B had better performance in terms of food transport because of more continual food distribution, as well as better emptying of the duodenal section.
CONCLUSION: This study offers insight into the transport process within the duodenal stump section after surgical intervention, which can be useful for future patient-specific predictions of a surgical outcome.
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