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Miao Y, Nie X, He WW, Luo CY, Xia Y, Zhou AR, Wei SR, Wang CH, Fang Q, Peng L, Leng XF, Han YT, Luo L, Xie Q. Longitudinal patient-reported outcomes after minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:237. [PMID: 38509239 PMCID: PMC10954946 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08428-z] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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PURPOSE Surgery for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is characterized by a poor prognosis and high complication rate, resulting in a heavy symptom burden and poor health-related quality of life (QOL). We evaluated longitudinal patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to analyze the correlations between symptoms and QOL and their changing characteristics during postoperative rehabilitation. METHODS We investigated patients with ESCC who underwent minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy at Sichuan Cancer Hospital between April 2019 and December 2019. Longitudinal data of the clinical characteristics and PROs were collected. The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QOL questionnaires were used to assess symptoms and QOL and compare the trajectories of PROs during the investigation. RESULTS A total of 244 patients with ESCC were enrolled in this study. Regarding QOL, role and emotional functions returned to baseline at 1 month after surgery, and cognitive and social functions returned to baseline at 3 months after surgery. However, physical function and global QOL did not return to baseline at 1 year after surgery. At 7 days and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery, the main symptoms of the patients were negatively correlated with physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social functions and the overall health status (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Patients with ESCC experience reduced health-related QOL and persisting symptoms after minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy, but a recovery trend was observed within 1 month. The long-term QOL after esophagectomy is acceptable.
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- Yan Miao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Nakashima R, Tajima K, Koyanagi K, Kazuno A, Yamamoto M, Shoji Y, Yatabe K, Kanamori K, Ogimi M, Nabeshima K, Nakamura K, Mori M. Thoracoscopic McKeown esophagectomy in a patient with an azygos lobe. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:127. [PMID: 38491472 PMCID: PMC10941622 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02621-1] [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: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The azygos lobe is a relatively rare anatomical variation, and there have been no reports, until date, of thoracoscopic McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal cancer in a patient with an azygos lobe. The azygos lobe can be diagnosed by chest X-ray or CT, and is usually not associated with any symptoms. However, surgeons should be aware that transthoracic surgical procedures in patients with an azygos lobe could be associated with a high risk of complications. CASE PRESENTATION An 83-years-old man was brought to our emergency room with fever, severe headache, and difficulty in moving. MRI revealed a brain abscess, which was treated by abscess drainage and systemic antibiotic treatment. Further examinations to determine the cause of the brain abscess revealed esophageal cancer. In addition, CT revealed an azygos lobe in the right thoracic cavity. Although intrathoracic adhesions were anticipated on account of a previous history of bacterial pyothorax, we decided to perform esophagectomy via a thoracoscopic approach. Despite the difficulty in dissecting the intrathoracic adhesions, we were able to obtain the surgical field thoracoscopically. Then, we found the azygos lobe, as diagnosed preoperatively, and the azygos vein was supported by the mesentery draining into the superior vena cava. After dividing the mesentery, we clipped and cut the vessel, and both ends were further ligated. After these procedures, we safely performed esophagectomy with 3-field lymph node dissection. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on the 21st postoperative day. CONCLUSIONS Although there was a firm adhesion in the thoracic cavity, preoperative recognition of the azygos lobe could help in preventing intraoperative injury. Especially, esophageal surgeons are required to deal with the azygos lobe safely to avoid serious intraoperative injury.
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- Rie Nakashima
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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Meng YQ, Li B, Wang C, Jiang P, Song TN, Feng HM, Lin JP. Short-term outcomes of robot-assisted versus thoracoscopic-assisted Mckeown esophagectomy. Int J Med Robot 2023; 19:e2538. [PMID: 37218370 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2538] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thoracoscopic-assisted and robot-assisted Mckeown esophagectomy are currently two common surgical methods, but there is no clear statement on the advantages and disadvantages of the two. METHODS This study conducted a single-centre retrospective analysis of esophageal cancer patients diagnosed and treated at Lanzhou University Second Hospital from 1 February 2020 to 31 July 2022. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 126 patients were finally included in the RAM group and 169 patients in the TAM group. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the RAM and TAM groups in the number of lymph node dissections, operative time, the length of stay in the intensive care unit after surgery, the incidence of hoarseness, postoperative pulmonary complications, surgery-related complications, use of opioids after surgery, the length of postoperative hospital stay, and 30-day mortality. CONCLUSIONS RAM is a minimally invasive alternative to TAM and has similar short-term oncological efficacy.
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- Yu-Qi Meng
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Xu M, Feng Y, Song X, Fu S, Lu X, Lai J, Lu Y, Wang X, Lai R. Combined Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block with Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Analgesia After Total Minimally Invasive Mckeown Esophagectomy: A Randomized, Controlled, and Prospective Study. Pain Ther 2023; 12:475-489. [PMID: 36648745 PMCID: PMC10036694 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-023-00474-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) and subcostal transverse abdominis plane block (TAP) have been considered to provide an effective analgesic effect for laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery, respectively. The purpose of this randomized, controlled, and prospective study was to evaluate the analgesic effect of TPVB combined with TAP in patients undergoing total minimally invasive Mckeown esophagectomy. METHODS Between February 2020 and December 2021, a total of 168 esophageal cancer patients undergoing McKeown esophagectomy at the Cancer Center of Sun Yat-Sen University, China, were randomly assigned to receive patient-controlled epidural analgesia alone (group PCEA, n = 56), patient-controlled intravenous analgesia alone (group PCIA, n = 56), and TPVB combined with TAP and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (group PVB, n = 56). The primary outcome was a visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score on movement 48 h postoperatively. Secondary endpoints were pain scores at other points, intervention-related side effects, surgical complications, and length of intensive care unit and hospital stay. For the VAS pain score, the Kruskal-Wallis method was conducted for comparison of 3 treatment groups and further pairwise comparison with Bonferroni correction. RESULTS On movement, the VAS in the PVB group was higher than that in the PCEA group at 48 h, 72 h, 96 h, and 120 h postoperatively (p < 0.05) except in the postoperative anesthesia care unit (PACU) and 24 h postoperatively. The VAS in the PCIA group was higher than the PCEA and PVB groups in the first 4 days after surgery. The pulmonary complication rate in the PCIA group was significantly higher than the rate in the PCEA [95% Confidence Interval 0.214 (0.354, 0.067), p = 0.024]. CONCLUSIONS Combined TPVB and TAP was more effective than intravenous opioid analgesia alone, while PCEA was more effective than TPVB combined with TAP and intravenous opioid analgesia for patients after McKeown esophagectomy. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; ChiCTR2000029588.
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- Mei Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
- Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Guangzhou, China.
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Kobayashi S, Kanetaka K, Yoneda A, Yamaguchi N, Kobayashi K, Nagata Y, Maruya Y, Yamaguchi S, Hidaka M, Eguchi S. Endoscopic mucosal ischemic index for predicting anastomotic complications after esophagectomy: a prospective cohort study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:37. [PMID: 36648542 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02783-x] [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: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative complications related to gastric conduit reconstruction are still common issues after McKeown esophagectomy. A novel endoscopic mucosal ischemic index is desired to predict anastomotic complications after McKeown esophagectomy. AIMS AND METHODS The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic examinations of the anastomotic region in the acute period after esophagectomy. Endoscopic examinations were performed on postoperative days (PODs) 1 and 8. The severity of ischemia was prospectively validated according to the endoscopic mucosal ischemic index (EMII). RESULTS A total of 58 patients were included after evaluating the safety and feasibility of the endoscopic examination on POD 1 in 10 patients. Anastomotic leakage occurred in 6 patients. Stricture occurred in 13 patients. A greater than 67% circumference and lesion length greater than 20 mm of anastomotic ischemic area (AIA) on POD 1 were associated with developing anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy (OR: 14.5; 95% CI: 1.8-306.5; P = 0.03, OR: 19.4; 95% CI: 1.7-536.8; P = 0.03). More than 67% circumferential ischemic mucosa and ischemic mucosal lengths greater than 20 mm of AIA on POD 1 were associated with developing anastomotic strictures after esophagectomy (OR: 6.4; 95% CI: 1.4-31.7; P = 0.02, OR: 5.9; 95% CI: 1.2-33.1; P = 0.03). Patients with either more than 67% circumferential ischemic mucosa or ischemic mucosal lengths greater than 20 mm of AIA on POD 1 were defined as EMII-positive patients. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of EMII positivity on POD 1 for leakage were 100%, 78.8%, 35.3%, and 100%, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of the EMII positivity on POD 1 for strictures were 69.2%, 82.2%, 52.9%, and 90.2%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The application of an endoscopic classification system to mucosal ischemia after McKeown esophagectomy is both appropriate and satisfactory in predicting anastomotic complications. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trial.gov Registry, ID: NCT02937389, Registration date: Oct 17, 2015.
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- Shinichiro Kobayashi
- Department of Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, 8528102, Japan.
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Therapeutics in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Kubara 2-1001-1, Ohmura, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Nagasaki University Hospital, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, 8528102, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, 8528102, Japan
- Center for Comprehensive Community Care Education, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Therapeutics in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, 8528102, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, 8528102, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki, 8528102, Japan
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Huang Y, Fu X, Fu S. Case report: Drainage tube penetrating anastomosis as a rare cause for long-term nonunion of esophagogastric anastomosis in neck. Front Surg 2023; 10:1140839. [PMID: 36911617 PMCID: PMC9992177 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1140839] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Anastomotic leakage is a life-threatening complication for esophageal cancer patients who received McKeown esophagectomy. Cervical drainage tube penetrating anastomosis is a rare but noteworthy cause of long-term nonunion of esophagogastric anastomosis. Here we reported two cases of esophageal cancer patients who received McKeown esophagectomy. The first case acquired the anastomotic leakage on postoperative day (POD) 7, and lasted for 56 days. The cervical drainage tube was removed at POD 38, and the leakage healed in 25 days. The second case acquired the anastomotic leakage on POD 8 and lasted for 95 days. The cervical drainage tube was removed at POD 57, and the leakage healed in 46 days. The two cases demonstrated the duration-prolonging effect of drainage tube penetrating anastomosis, which should not be overlooked in clinical practice. We suggested paying attention to the duration of leakage, the drainage fluids amounts and characteristics, and the imaging manifestations to help diagnose. If the cervical drainage tube penetrated the anastomosis, the tube should be eliminated as soon.
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- Yaochen Huang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Liu B, Li X, Yu MJ, Xie JB, Liao GL, Qiu ML. Application of single-port laparoscopic retrograde gastric mobilization during McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Ann Thorac Med 2023; 18:39-44. [PMID: 36968329 PMCID: PMC10034825 DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_205_22] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As a novel alternative to the conventional minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) to treat esophageal cancer, single-port laparoscopic retrograde three-step gastric mobilization (SLRM) for esophageal reconstruction during MIE to treat esophageal cancer was attempted in our department. The aim of the present study was to explore the preliminary clinical outcomes and feasibility of this innovative surgery. METHODS From March 2020 to November 2021, patients undergoing SLRM combined with four-port thoracoscopic McKeown esophagectomy for their esophageal cancers were reviewed. Gastric mobilization with abdominal lymph node dissection was performed through SLRM. The clinical characteristics and short-term outcomes were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS A total of 120 patients underwent R0 resection without conversion to open surgery. The mean times needed for the thoracic part, abdominal part, and total operation were 43 ± 6 min, 60 ± 18 min, and 230 ± 20 min, respectively. The numbers of mediastinal and abdominal lymph nodes harvested were 13.2 ± 2.7 and 10.2 ± 2.5, respectively. Postoperative pneumonia was encountered in 10 (8.3%) patients. Anastomotic leakage occurred in 3 (2.5%) cases. Temporary vocal cord paralysis was reported in 20 (16.6%) cases. The mean length of hospital stay was 8.5 ± 4.6 days. CONCLUSIONS The SLRM is a technically feasible and safe treatment for patients with esophageal cancer. It can be considered an alternative method for patients, especially for the ones with obesity and gastric distension.
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- Bo Liu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Zhou JM, Jing SJ, Lu QT, Chu X, Xue T. [Clinical observation on perioperative complications of minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis and minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy]. Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi 2022; 44:577-580. [PMID: 35754233 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112152-20200704-00626] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective: To compare and analyze the perioperative clinical effects of minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy (MIE-Ivor-Lewis) and minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy (MIE-McKeown). Methods: A total of 147 patients who underwent endoscopic esophageal cancer surgery from April 2018 to August 2019 were selected, including 85 patients undergoing MIE-McKeown surgery and 62 patients undergoing MIE-Ivor-Lewis surgery. The measurement data were expressed as (x±s), the comparison of normally distributed measurement data was performed by independent sample t-test, and the comparison of count data was performed by χ(2) test or Fisher's exact test. Results: The operation time of McKeown (M) group and Ivor-Lewis (IL) group were (219.2±72.4) minutes and (225.8±65.3) minutes. The mediastinal lymph node dissection number of M and IL groups were 13.3±4.8 and 11.6±6.5, respectively. The number of left recurrent laryngeal nerve lymph node dissection were 3.5±1.2 and 3.1±1.4, respectively. The intraoperative blood loss were (178.3±41.3) ml and (163.2±64.1) ml, respectively. The number of patients reoperated for postoperative bleeding were 1 and 0, respectively. The number of patients with postoperative gastric bleeding were 0 and 1, respectively. The postoperative chest tube retention time were (2.8±1.3) days and (3.1±1.2) days, respectively. The number of patients with anastomotic leakage were 7 and 1, respectively. The number of patients with lung infection were 13 and 5, respectively, and with chylothorax were 2 and 1, respectively, without statistically significant difference (P>0.05). The number of patients with hoarseness were 11 and 3, respectively. The total incidence of complication were 41.2% (35/85) and 17.7% (11/62), and the postoperative hospital stay were (14.7±6.5) days and (12.3±2.3) days, with statistical difference (P<0.05). Conclusion: MIE-Ivor-Lewis and MIE-McKeown are safe and effective in treating esophageal cancer, but the complication of MIE-Ivor-Lewis is less than that of MIE-Mckeown, and the perioperative clinical effect of MIE-Ivor-Lewis is better than that of MIE-McKeown.
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- J M Zhou
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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Zhao L, He J, Qin Y, Liu H, Li S, Han Z, Li L. Application of intraoperative nerve monitoring for recurrent laryngeal nerves in minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy. Dis Esophagus 2021; 35:6449042. [PMID: 34864953 PMCID: PMC9277452 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doab080] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mediastinal lymphadenectomy is of great importance during esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. However, recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is a severe complication caused by lymphadenectomy along the RLN. Intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) can effectively identify the RLN and reduce the incidence of postoperative vocal cord paralysis (VCP). Here, we describe the feasibility and effectiveness of IONM in minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy. METHODS A total of 150 patients who underwent minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy from 2016 to 2020 were enrolled in this study. We divided the patients into two groups: a neuromonitoring group (IONM, n = 70) and a control group (control, n = 80). Clinical data, surgical variables, and postoperative complications were retrospectively analyzed and compared. RESULTS There was no significant difference in baseline data between the two groups. Postoperative VCP occurred in six cases (8.6%) in the IONM group, which was lower than that in the control group (21.3%, P = 0.032). Postoperative pulmonary complications were found in five cases (7.1%) and 14 in the control group (18.8%, P = 0.037). The postoperative hospital stay in the IONM group was significantly shorter than that in the control group (8 vs. 12, median, P < 0.001). The number of RLN lymph nodes harvested in the IONM group was higher than that in the control group (13.74 ± 5.77 vs. 11.03 ± 5.78, P = 0.005). The sensitivity and specificity of IONM monitoring VCP were 83.8% and 100%, respectively. A total of 66.7% of patients with a reduction in signal showed transient VCP, whereas 100% with a loss of signal showed permanent VCP. CONCLUSION IONM is feasible in minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy. It showed advantages for distinguishing RLN and achieving thorough mediastinal lymphadenectomy with less RLN injury. Abnormal IONM signals can provide an accurate prediction of postoperative VCP incidence.
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- Luo Zhao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Address correspondence to: Li Li M.D. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, CAMS & PUMC, No.1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China. Tel: 86-13801019675;
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Zhu X, Wu H, Liu C, Mei X. Covering the gastric tube with the mediastinal pleura during minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy can reduce the incidence of anastomotic fistulae. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2021; 16:612-9. [PMID: 34691313 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2021.105155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/08/2022] Open
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Introduction The rate of anastomotic leakage from intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomoses can be reduced by covering them with the mediastinal pleura. Whether anastomotic leakage can be reduced by covering the portion of the gastric tube in the upper mediastinum with the mediastinal pleura during minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy (MIE McKeown) is unknown. Aim To evaluate the consequence of covering the mediastinal pleural during minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy. Material and methods Consecutive patients who underwent MIE McKeown between January 2015 and December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Participants for whom the portion of the gastric tube in the upper mediastinum was not covered with the mediastinal pleura were assigned to group A; otherwise, they were assigned to group B. Chi-square analysis and univariable and multivariable logistic analyses were used to compare the differences between the two groups and explore the risk factors for anastomotic fistulae. Results A total of 267 patients with middle and lower esophageal cancer were included in this study (131 in group A and 136 in group B). Anastomotic leakage occurred in 5 patients (5/136) in group B compared with 13 patients (13/131) in group A (p = 0.042). Univariable and multivariable logistic analyses identified a gastric tube not covered with the mediastinal pleura as a risk factor for significantly greater anastomotic leakage (p = 0.042), but it was not an independent prognostic factor for anastomotic leakage (odds ratio = 0.585, 95% confidence interval: lower bound: 0.069, upper bound, 1.122). Conclusions This study provides preliminary evidence that covering the gastric tube with the mediastinal pleura during MIE McKeown can decrease the incidence of anastomotic leakage.
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Li L, Zhao L, He J, Han Z. Application of Right Bronchial Occlusion under Artificial Pneumothorax in the Thoracic Phase of Minimally Invasive McKeown Esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 27:339-345. [PMID: 34321388 PMCID: PMC8684836 DOI: 10.5761/atcs.oa.21-00055] [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] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of single-lumen endotracheal intubation combined with right bronchial occlusion (SLET) under artificial pneumothorax in minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy. Methods: A total of 165 patients who underwent minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy at Peking Union Medical College Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. In all, 48 patients received double-lumen endotracheal intubation (DLET group), and 117 patients received SLET-B (SLET-B group). Clinical data, intraoperative hemodynamics, surgical variables, and postoperative complications were analyzed and compared. Results: Compared with the DLET group, a shorter intubation time and lower tube dislocation rate were found in the SLET-B group. In the thoracic phase, with the application of artificial pneumothorax, patients in the SLET-B group had lower partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) and end-tidal carbon dioxide pressure (PetCO2) values and higher pH than those in the DLET group. Patients in the SLET-B group had shorter thoracic phase times and hospital stays and less intraoperative hemorrhage than those in the DLET group. The numbers of thoracic and bilateral recurrent laryngeal lymph nodes harvested were significantly higher in the SLET-B group. Conclusion: SLET under artificial pneumothorax is feasible and safe in minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy.
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- Li Li
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, CAMS & PUMC, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, CAMS & PUMC, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, CAMS & PUMC, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, CAMS & PUMC, Beijing, China
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Chen L, Zhang J, Chen D, Sang Y, Yang W. Simultaneous Vascular Reconstruction and Cervical Anastomosis in McKeown Esophagectomy. Front Surg 2021; 8:646811. [PMID: 33898507 PMCID: PMC8060638 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.646811] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A stomach was considered ineligible to be an ideal conduit conventionally if its right gastroepiploic artery (RGEA) were injured. However, both sufficient blood flow and good venous return are crucial to the success of reconstruction. And there lacks robust evidence regarding the surgical techniques of reconstructing RGEA and right gastroepiploic vein (RGEV) and performing cervical anastomosis with gastric conduit simultaneously. Herein, we summarized the key surgical techniques for simultaneous vascular reconstruction and gastric conduit anastomosis in McKeown esophagectomy.
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- Lei Chen
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Huang Y, Hu Y, Lin Y, Fu J, Wu J, Fang C, Liu M, Hong Y. Evaluation of Fibrin Sealant in Prevention of Cervical Anastomotic Leakage After McKeown Esophagectomy: A Single-Center, Retrospective Study. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:6390-6397. [PMID: 33786677 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-09877-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage remains an issue after esophagectomy for patients with esophageal or esophagogastric junction cancer. Previous studies have indicated that the intraoperative application of fibrin sealant may reduce the incidence of postoperative anastomotic leakage. This retrospective study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fibrin sealant in the prevention of anastomotic leakage in patients undergoing McKeown esophagectomy. METHODS We designed a single-center, retrospective study. Between January 2018 and December 2019, 227 patients with esophageal or esophagogastric junction cancer undergoing McKeown esophagectomy performed by our team were retrospectively identified, of whom 86 patients were included in the FS group and 141 patients were included in the control group. Intraoperatively, 2.5 ml of porcine fibrin sealant was applied circumferentially to the cervical anastomosis after the anastomosis was created in the FS group. The primary outcome was the incidence of cervical anastomotic leakage within the first three months after surgery. RESULTS The differences in baseline clinical characteristics between the two groups were not significant except for a history of drinking. In the FS group, the postoperative cervical anastomotic leakage rate was lower (FS group: 4.7% [4 of 82] vs. control group: 19.9% [28 of 141], p < 0.01). Multivariate logistic regression showed that the intraoperative application of fibrin sealant was an independent protective factor for anastomotic leakage (OR 0.169, 95% CI 0.055-0.515, p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS The intraoperative application of fibrin sealant could possibly prevent cervical anastomotic leakage after McKeown esophagectomy with satisfactory safety. Further prospective clinical trials are warranted.
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- Yan Huang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Ultrasound and Electrocardiogram, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
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Duan X, Bai W, Ma Z, Yue J, Shang X, Jiang H, Yu Z. Management and outcomes of anastomotic leakage after McKeown esophagectomy: A retrospective analysis of 749 consecutive patients with esophageal cancer. Surg Oncol 2020; 34:304-309. [PMID: 32891347 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2020.06.002] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Cervical anastomotic leakages may manifest either cervically or intrathoracically. We retrospectively investigated the management strategies and clinical outcomes of patients who developed anastomotic leakages after McKeown esophagectomy and the spectrum of its clinical manifestations. METHODS Patients with esophageal cancer who underwent McKeown esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis (n = 749) between January 2015 and December 2018 were included. RESULTS Cervical anastomosis leakage was diagnosed in 53/749 (7.3%) patients. The leakage was primarily limited to cervical region in 16 (30.2%) patients, whereas intrathoracic spread was present in 37 (69.8%) patients. Intrathoracic manifestations were more commonly accompanied by fever (75.7% vs. 18.8%, P < 0.001) and leukocytosis than cervical manifestations (81.1% vs. 25.0%, P < 0.001). Compared to patients with cervical manifestations, those with intrathoracic manifestations had a longer duration of hospital stay (median; 58 vs. 40 days, P = 0.006) and higher incidence of tracheal fistula (21.6% vs. 0%, P = 0.045). Drainage through the neck wound was effective in all patients with cervical manifestations. Patients with intrathoracic manifestations who had transnasal inner drain or mediastinal drain placed intraoperatively achieved satisfactory drainage (27/37, 73.0%). Subsequent healing of anastomotic leaks was observed in 50 (94.3%) patients. There was no mortality associated with complications related to anastomotic leakage. CONCLUSION Intrathoracic manifestations of cervical anastomotic leakage are common in patients after McKeown esophagectomy. However, they are diagnosed later and are associated with more severe clinical consequences than cervical manifestations. Thus, a high index of suspicion and an early intervention policy for such anastomotic leaks should be adopted and strengthened to decrease the incidence of adverse clinical outcomes.
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- Xiaofeng Duan
- Department of Esophageal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- Department of Esophageal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- Department of Esophageal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- Department of Esophageal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- Department of Esophageal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- Department of Esophageal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Tianjin, 300060, China.
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Lin YB, Fu JH, Huang Y, Hu YH, Luo KJ, Wang KX, Bella AÉ, Situ DR, Chen JY, Lin T, D’Journo XB, Novoa NM, Brunelli A, Fernando HC, Cerfolio RJ, Ismail M, Yang H. Fibrin sealant for esophageal anastomosis: A phase II study. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2020; 12:651-662. [PMID: 32699580 PMCID: PMC7340992 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v12.i6.651] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Esophagectomy is a pivotal curative modality for localized esophageal or esophagogastric junction cancer (EC or EJC). Postoperative anastomotic leakage (AL) remains problematic. The use of fibrin sealant (FS) may improve the strength of esophageal anastomosis and reduce the incidence of AL.
AIM To assess the efficacy and safety of applying FS to prevent AL in patients with EC or EJC.
METHODS In this single-arm, phase II trial (Clinicaltrial.gov identifier: NCT03529266), we recruited patients aged 18-80 years with resectable EC or EJC clinically staged as T1-4aN0-3M0. An open or minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy was performed with a circular stapled anastomosis. After performing the anastomosis, 2.5 mL of porcine FS was applied circumferentially. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients with AL within 3 mo.
RESULTS From June 4, 2018, to December 29, 2018, 57 patients were enrolled. At the data cutoff date (June 30, 2019), three (5.3%) of the 57 patients had developed AL, including two (3.5%) with esophagogastric AL and one (1.8%) with gastric fistula. The incidence of anastomotic stricture and other major postoperative complications was 1.8% and 17.5%, respectively. The median time needed to resume oral feeding after operation was 8 d (Interquartile range: 7.0-9.0 d). No adverse events related to FS were recorded. No deaths occurred within 90 d after surgery.
CONCLUSION Perioperative sealing with porcine FS appears safe and may prevent AL after esophagectomy in patients with resectable EC or EJC. Further phase III studies are warranted.
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- Yao-Bin Lin
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Avicenne Hospital, Bobigny 93000, France
- Department of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Darwin Hospital, Northern Territory 0811, Australia
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Diseases of Esophagus, Aix-Marseille University, Hôpital Nord, Marseille 13915, France
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- Thoracic Surgery Service, University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca 37007, Spain
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, Inova Fairfax Medical Center, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Falls Church, VA 22042, United States
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY 10016, United States
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Academic Hospital of the Charité–Universitätsmedizin, Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin 10117, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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Ozawa S, Koyanagi K, Ninomiya Y, Yatabe K, Higuchi T. Postoperative complications of minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2020; 4:126-134. [PMID: 32258977 PMCID: PMC7105848 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) has been performed increasingly more frequently for the treatment of esophageal cancer, ever since it was first described in 1992. However, the incidence of postoperative complications of MIE has not yet been well-characterized, because (a) there are few reports of studies with a sufficient sample size, (b) a variety of minimally invasive surgical techniques are used, and (c) there are few reports in which an established system for classifying the severity of complications is examined. According to an analysis performed by the Esophageal Complications Consensus Group, the most common complications of MIE are pneumonia, arrhythmia, anastomotic leakage, conduit necrosis, chylothorax, and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. Therefore, we decided to focus on these complications. We selected 48 out of 1245 reports of studies (a) that included more than 50 patients each, (b) in which the esophagectomy technique used was clearly described, and (c) in which the complications were adequately described. The overall incidences of the postoperative complications of MIE for esophageal cancer were analyzed according to the MIE technique adopted, that is, McKeown MIE, Ivor Lewis MIE, robotic-assisted McKeown MIE, robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis MIE, or mediastinoscopic transmediastinal esophagectomy. Pneumonia, arrhythmia, anastomotic leakage, and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy occurred at an incidence rate of about 10% each; Ivor Lewis MIE was associated with a relatively low incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. It is important to recognize that the incidences of complications of MIE are influenced by the MIE technique adopted and the extent of lymph node dissection.
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- Soji Ozawa
- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryTokai University School of MedicineKanagawaJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryTokai University School of MedicineKanagawaJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryTokai University School of MedicineKanagawaJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryTokai University School of MedicineKanagawaJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryTokai University School of MedicineKanagawaJapan
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Wang J, Hu J, Zhu D, Wang K, Gao C, Shan T, Yang Y. McKeown or Ivor Lewis minimally invasive esophagectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Transl Cancer Res 2020; 9:1518-1527. [PMID: 35117499 PMCID: PMC8798823 DOI: 10.21037/tcr.2020.01.45] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is increasingly accepted in many countries. McKeown esophagectomy and Ivor Lewis esophagectomy are two protocols commonly used for MIE, but which one provides more benefit to the patients remains matter of controversy. METHODS All records in PubMed, Embase, Medline, The Cochrane Library, Wanfang Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Chinese VIP Information till May 2019 were systematically retrieved to compare the cohort studies of McKeown esophagectomy and Ivor Lewis esophagectomy. A meta-analysis of the extracted data was performed using the Review Manager 5.3 and Stata 15 software. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 23 cohort studies in which a total of 4,933 patients were enrolled. The results revealed that minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy (MIME) was superior to minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy (MILE) in hospital cost, but inferior to it in operating time, length of hospital stay, in-hospital mortality, 30-day mortality, 90-day mortality, anastomotic leakage, anastomotic leakage requiring surgery, anastomotic stenosis, recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury, chylothorax, pulmonary complications and total complications. There were no statistical differences between MIME and MILE in blood loss, detected number of lymph nodes, blood transfusion rate, R0 resection rate, re-operation rate, drainage duration, length of the stay in intensive care unit (ICU), 1-year mortality, lung infection, cardiac arrhythmia and delayed gastric emptying. CONCLUSIONS Except for the cost, MILE is superior to MIME in several aspects, and may represent a better choice for MIE. The results of the present study should be interpreted with caution since the meta-analysis is based on nonrandom cohort studies which may have a selection bias.
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- Jingpu Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Spinal Orthopedics, General Hospital of Pingmei Shenma Medical Group, Pingdingshan 467000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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Oshikiri T, Takiguchi G, Miura S, Takase N, Hasegawa H, Yamamoto M, Kanaji S, Yamashita K, Matsuda Y, Matsuda T, Nakamura T, Suzuki S, Kakeji Y. Non-placement versus placement of a drainage tube around the cervical anastomosis in McKeown esophagectomy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2019; 20:758. [PMID: 31870427 PMCID: PMC6929431 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3750-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Esophagectomy with extended lymphadenectomy remains the mainstay of treatment for localized esophageal cancer. Currently, transthoracic and abdominal esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis (McKeown esophagectomy) is a frequently used technique in Japan. However, cervical anastomosis is still an invasive procedure with a high incidence of anastomotic leakage. The use of a drainage tube to treat anastomotic leakage is effective, but the routine placement of a closed suction drain around the anastomosis at the end of the operation remains controversial. The objective of this study is to evaluate the postoperative anastomotic leakage rate, duration to oral intake, hospital stay, and analgesic use with nonplacement of a cervical drainage tube as an alternative to placement of a cervical drainage tube. METHODS This is an investigator-initiated, investigator-driven, open-label, randomized controlled parallel-group, noninferiority trial. All adult patients (aged ≥20 and ≤85 years) with histologically proven, surgically resectable (cT1-3 N0-3 M0) squamous cell carcinoma, adenosquamous cell carcinoma, or basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the intrathoracic esophagus, and European Clinical Oncology Group performance status 0, 1, or 2 are assessed for eligibility. Patients (n = 110) with resectable esophageal cancer who provide informed consent in the outpatient clinic are randomized to either nonplacement of a cervical drainage tube (n = 55) or placement of a cervical drainage tube (n = 55). The primary outcome is the percentage of Clavien-Dindo grade 2 or higher anastomotic leakage. DISCUSSION This is the first randomized controlled trial comparing nonplacement versus placement of a cervical drainage tube during McKeown esophagectomy with regards to the usefulness of a drain for anastomotic leakage. If our hypothesis is correct, nonplacement of a cervical drainage tube will be recommended because it is associated with a similar anastomotic leakage rate but less pain than placement of a cervical drainage tube. TRIAL REGISTRATION UMIN-CTR, 000031244. Registered on 1 May 2018.
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- Taro Oshikiri
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Department of Social Community Medicine and Health Science, Division of Community Medicine and Medical Network, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, 7-5-2, Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017 Japan
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Deng J, Su Q, Ren Z, Wen J, Xue Z, Zhang L, Chu X. Comparison of short-term outcomes between minimally invasive McKeown and Ivor Lewis esophagectomy for esophageal or junctional cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Onco Targets Ther 2018; 11:6057-6069. [PMID: 30275710 PMCID: PMC6157998 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s169488] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose Minimally invasive esophagectomy is increasingly performed for esophageal or gastroesophageal junctional cancer, with advantages of improved perioperative outcomes in comparison with open esophagectomy. McKeown and Ivor Lewis are widely used procedures of minimally invasive esophagectomy, and there have been controversies on which one is preferred for patients with resectable esophageal or junctional cancer. Patients and methods This review was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (number CRD42017075989). Studies in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov were thoroughly investigated. Eligible studies included prospective and retrospective studies evaluating short-term outcomes of minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy (MIME) vs minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy (MILE) in patients with resectable esophageal or junctional tumors. Main parameters included anastomotic leak and 30-day/in-hospital mortality. Overall incidence rates (ORs)/weighted mean difference (WMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated by employing random-effects models. Results Fourteen studies containing 3,468 cases were included in this meta-analysis. Age, male sex, and American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) stage between the 2 groups were not statistically different. MIME led to more blood loss, longer operating time, and longer hospital stay than MILE. MIME was associated with higher incidence of pulmonary complications (OR =1.96, 95% CI =1.28–3.00) as well as total anastomotic leak (OR =2.55, 95% CI =1.40–4.63), stricture (OR =2.07, 95% CI =1.05–4.07), and vocal cord injury/palsy (OR =5.62, 95% CI =3.46–9.14). In addition, the differences of R0 resection rate, number of lymph modes retrieved, blood transfusion rate, length of intensive care unit stay, incidence of cardiac arrhythmia, and Chyle leak between MIME and MILE were not statistically significant. Notably, incidence of severe anastomotic leak (OR =1.28, 95% CI =0.73–2.24) and 30-day/in-hospital mortality (OR =1.76, 95% CI =0.92–3.36) as well as 90-day mortality (OR =2.22, 95% CI =0.71–6.98) between the 2 procedures were also not significantly different. Conclusion This study suggests that MIME and MILE are comparable with respect to clinical safety. MILE may be a better option when oncologically and clinically suitable. MIME is still a safe alternative procedure when clinically indicated. However, this evidence is at risk for bias; randomized controlled trials are needed to validate or correct our results.
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- Jianqing Deng
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Nursing Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China,
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van Workum F, Berkelmans GH, Klarenbeek BR, Nieuwenhuijzen GAP, Luyer MDP, Rosman C. McKeown or Ivor Lewis totally minimally invasive esophagectomy for cancer of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Thorac Dis 2017; 9:S826-S833. [PMID: 28815080 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.03.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) has consistently been associated with improved perioperative outcome and similar oncological safety compared to open esophagectomy. However, it is currently unclear what type of MIE is preferred for patients with resectable esophageal cancer. METHODS Literature was searched in Medline, Embase and the Cochrane library combining relevant search terms. Articles that included patients undergoing totally minimally invasive esophagectomy (TMIE) or hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy (HMIE) and compared McKeown with Ivor Lewis procedures were included. Studies were excluded if they included >10% of patients undergoing a procedure other than MIE McKeown or MIE Ivor Lewis (i.e., transhiatal resections). The primary outcome parameter was anastomotic leakage. Secondary outcome parameters were: other complications, reinterventions, reoperations, hospital length of stay, ICU length of stay, postoperative mortality, operative time, blood loss, R0 resection rate, lymph nodes examined, quality of life and costs. RESULTS Five studies with a total of 1,681 patients undergoing TMIE were included. There were no studies comparing HMIE McKeown versus HMIE Ivor Lewis. There were no randomized controlled trials and all included studies were cohort studies with a moderate risk of bias. No meta-analysis could be performed for R0 resection rate, survival, quality of life and costs because there was insufficient data available for these parameters. The incidence of anastomotic leakage did not differ between the groups [relative risk (RR) =1.39, 95% confidence interval (CI) =0.90-10.38, P=0.14]. TMIE Ivor Lewis was associated with a lower incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) trauma (RR =6.70, 95% CI =3.09-14.55, P<0.001), a shorter hospital length of stay [standardized mean difference (SMD) =0.17, 95% CI =0.06-0.28, P=0.002] and less blood loss (SMD =0.69, 95% CI =0.25-1.12, P=0.002). CONCLUSIONS TMIE Ivor Lewis is associated with improved outcome regarding RLN trauma, hospital length of stay and blood loss as compared to TMIE-McKeown, but the incidence of anastomotic leakage is not different. The evidence is limited, of low quality and at risk for bias. A randomized controlled trial is currently being performed in order to demonstrate whether a McKeown or Ivor Lewis procedure should be preferred in patients undergoing MIE.
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- Department of surgery, Catharina hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of surgery, Catharina hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of surgery, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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