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INTRODUCTION: The anterior approach (AA), whether or not associated with the liver hanging maneuver (LHM), has been advocated to improve survival and postoperative outcomes in HCC patients undergoing major liver resection. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials aims to explore intra/perioperative and long-term survival outcomes of AA ± LHM compared to CA regardless of tumor histology. METHODS: The study was conducted according to the Cochrane recommendations searching the PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE databases until January 27, 2024 (PROSPERO ID: CRD42024507060). Only English-language RCTs were included. The primary outcome, expressed as hazard ratio (HR) and 95 % confidence intervals (CI), was the overall and disease-free survival. Random effects models were developed to assess heterogeneity. The risk of bias in included studies was assessed with the RoB 2 tool. The certainty of evidence was assessed following GRADE recommendations. RESULTS: Six RCTs, for a total of 736 patients were included. A significant survival benefit was highlighted for patients undergoing AA ± LHM in terms of overall (HR: 0.65; 95 % CI: 0.62-0.68; p < 0.0001) and disease-free survival (HR: 0.65; 95 % CI: 0.63-0.68; p < 0.0001). AA ± LHM was associated with a longer duration of surgery (WMD: 29.5 min; 95 % CI: 17.72-41.27; p = 0.004), and a lower intraoperative blood loss (WMD: 24.3; 95 % CI: 31.1 to -17.5; p = 0.0014). No difference was detected for other postoperative outcomes. The risk of bias was low. CONCLUSION: AA ± LHM provides better survival outcomes compared to CA. Furthermore, AA ± LHM is related to a modest reduction in intraoperative blood loss, at the price of a slightly longer duration of hepatectomy. Regarding other postoperative outcomes, the two techniques appear comparable.
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Three-dimensional liver modeling can be a useful tool when planning the preoperative strategy in liver surgery. The present study aims to review our case series of patients requiring complex hepatic resections for primary and secondary liver tumors, and for whom 3D models were built, to add further evidence in this direction. All consecutive patients undergoing complex liver resection were enrolled. Cross-sectional triphasic CT images were obtained for each patient. DICOM images were processed, and full virtual 3D models were generated. The additional details provided by 3D models were employed to better understand the anatomy, to define the most adequate surgical pathway, and, in case, to switch to a different surgical procedure. From January 2020 to September 2022, 11 complex hepatic resections requiring 3D reconstruction technology were performed. Eight 3D models scored ≥ 15 points in the quality control system. A detailed analysis of each case was reported. In three cases (27%) 3DVT helped to understand the anatomy and/or to detect vascular abnormalities. In six cases (54.5%) 3DVT led to a variation of the surgical planning. 3DVT may be helpful in planning preoperatively the most appropriate surgical procedure. Further large-scale, well-designed studies are needed to prove its true effectiveness in HPB surgical oncology.
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BACKGROUND: Huge (>10 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma is burdened by elevated mortality due to its peculiar characteristics and delayed diagnosis. Liver resection is considered the gold standard although survival is poor. Recently, some different strategies have been evaluated to improve results in tumor recurrence and survival. The aim of this research is to identify which strategy offers the best results in terms of overall survival for resectable huge hepatocellular carcinoma. METHODS: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 13 studies was conducted from PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases including research comparing two or more treatments to manage huge hepatocellular carcinoma. Results were synthesized through forest plots and risk of bias assessed with the CINeMA framework as recommended. RESULTS: The association of liver resection and transcatheter arterial chemoembolization confers a significant improvement in survival compared to liver resection alone (HR: 0.55) while transcatheter arterial chemoembolization, radioembolization, and ethanol ablation alone were associated to decreased overall survival. Within-study bias, indirectness and incoherence were the domains mainly affected by concerns in risk of bias analysis. CONCLUSION: Multimodal treatment including liver resection and transcatheter arterial chemoembolization increases survival in patients with resectable huge hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Quimioembolização Terapêutica , Hepatectomia , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Metanálise em Rede , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/terapia , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/mortalidade , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patologia , Terapia Combinada , Neoplasias Hepáticas/terapia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/mortalidade , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Fatores de Risco , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver (UESL) is a rare and aggressive malignant tumor, with nonspecific clinical symptoms and radiological features. Less than 150 cases have been reported in adults across the world. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report a case of an extremely rare subtype of UESL with epithelioid features in a 29-year-old woman, presenting as a cystic lesion of 27 × 17 cm, completely subverting the right hepatic lobe. She underwent a right hepatectomy with anterior approach, complete hilum lymphadenectomy and partial diaphragmatic resection for local infiltration, followed by systemic chemotherapy. She remains with no evidence of disease and liver mass has been restored after 6 months. DISCUSSION: The present case report represents the second case of UESL with epithelioid features described across the world. The immunohistochemical expression pattern, cytokeratin (CK)19 + and CK7 -, strongly suggests an origin of this epithelioid component from native biliary cells and not from a reshaped ductal plate. Due to the rarity of this form, to date it is impossible to define the prognostic impact of this subtype of UESL, and treatment remains challenging. CONCLUSION: UESL is associated with a poor prognosis, especially in adults, but a comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment based on radical resection and adjuvant therapy may provide a survival benefit. Surgical excision with negative margins remains mandatory to diagnose and treat UESL.
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Hepatectomia , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Doenças Raras , Sarcoma , Humanos , Adulto , Feminino , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/cirurgia , Sarcoma/patologia , Sarcoma/cirurgia , Sarcoma/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Embrionárias de Células Germinativas/patologia , Neoplasias Embrionárias de Células Germinativas/cirurgia , Células Epitelioides/patologiaRESUMO
Electric scooter (ES)-related injuries are increasing but poorly described. Clinicians need more information to be prepared for these patients. We supposed two prevalent patterns of patients: mildly injured (predominant upper-limb injuries) and severely injured (predominant head trauma). This study aims to understand the frequency of ES-related injuries and patients' characteristics despite the heterogeneity of data currently available. A systematic review with a proportion meta-analysis was conducted on studies with a multidisciplinary description of ES-related injuries in adult patients (PROSPERO-ID: CRD42022341241). Articles from inception to April 2023 were identified in MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane's databases. The risk of bias was evaluated using ROBINS-I. Twenty-five observational studies with 5387 patients were included in the meta-analysis, depending on reported data. Upper-limb (31.8%) and head (19.5%) injuries are the most frequent (25/25 studies included). When injured while riding, 19.5% of patients are intoxicated with drugs/alcohol, and only 3.9% use a helmet, increasing the possibility of severe injuries. About 80% of patients are victims of spontaneous falls. Half of the patients self-present to the ED, and 69.4% of cases are discharged directly from the ED. Studies' limitations include an overall moderate risk of bias and high heterogeneity. Electric scooter-related accidents are commonly associated with upper-limb injuries but often involve the head. Spontaneous falls are the most common mechanism of injury, probably related to frequent substance abuse and helmet misuse. This hot topic is not adequately investigated due to a lack of data. A prospective registry could fill this gap.
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Traumatismos Craniocerebrais , Humanos , Acidentes por Quedas/estatística & dados numéricos , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/epidemiologia , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/etiologia , Dispositivos de Proteção da Cabeça/estatística & dados numéricos , MotocicletasRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Three-dimensional liver modeling can lead to substantial changes in choosing the type and extension of liver resection. This study aimed to explore whether 3D reconstruction helps to better understand the relationship between liver tumors and neighboring vascular structures compared to standard 2D CT scan images. METHODS: Contrast-enhanced CT scan images of 11 patients suffering from primary and secondary hepatic tumors were selected. Twenty-three experienced HBP surgeons participated to the survey. A standardized questionnaire outlining 16 different vascular structures (items) having a potential relationship with the tumor was provided. Intraoperative and histopathological findings were used as the reference standard. The proper hypothesis was that 3D accuracy is greater than 2D. As a secondary endpoint, inter-raters' agreement was explored. RESULTS: The mean difference between 3D and 2D, was 2.6 points (SE: 0.40; 95 % CI: 1.7-3.5; p < 0.0001). After sensitivity analysis, the results favored 3D visualization as well (mean difference 1.7 points; SE: 0.32; 95 % CI: 1.0-2.5; p = 0.0004). The inter-raters' agreement was moderate for both methods (2D: W = 0.45; 3D: W = 0.44). CONCLUSION: 3D reconstruction may give a significant contribution to better understanding liver vascular anatomy and the precise relationship between the tumor and the neighboring structures.
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Imageamento Tridimensional , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Humanos , Neoplasias Hepáticas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Hepáticas/cirurgia , Tecnologia , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The burden of emergency general surgery (EGS) is higher compared to elective surgery. Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most frequent diseases and its management is dictated by published international clinical practice guidelines (CPG). Adherence to CPG has been reported as heterogeneous. Barriers to clinical implementation were not studied. This study explored barriers to adherence to CPG and the clinico-economic impact of poor compliance. METHODS: Data were extracted from the three-year data lock of the REsiDENT-1 registry, a prospective resident-led multicenter trial. We identified 7 items from CPG published from the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) and the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES). We applied our classification proposal and used a five-point Likert scale (Ls) to assess laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) difficulty. Descriptive analyses were performed to explore compliance and group comparisons to assess the impact on outcomes and related costs. We ran logistic regressions to identify barriers and facilitators to implementation of CPG. RESULTS: From 2019 to 2022, 653 LA were included from 24 centers. 69 residents performed and coordinated data collection. We identified low compliance with recommendations on peritoneal irrigation (PI) (25.73%), abdominal drains (AD) (34.68%), and antibiotic stewardship (34.17%). Poor compliance on PI and AD was associated to higher infectious complications in uncomplicated AA. Hospitalizations were significantly longer in non-compliance except for PI in uncomplicated AA, and costs significantly higher, exception made for antibiotic stewardship in complicated AA. The strongest barriers to CPG implementation were complicated AA and technically challenging LA for PI and AD. Longer operative times and the use of PI negatively affected antibiotic stewardship in uncomplicated AA. Compliance was higher in teaching hospitals and in emergency surgery units. CONCLUSIONS: We confirmed low compliance with standardized items influenced by environmental factors and non-evidence-based practices in complex LA. Antibiotic stewardship is sub-optimal. Not following CPG may not influence clinical complications but has an impact in terms of logistics, costs and on the non-measurable magnitude of antibiotic resistance. Structured educational interventions and institutional bundles are required.
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Apendicite , Laparoscopia , Humanos , Doença Aguda , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Apendicectomia , Apendicite/tratamento farmacológico , Apendicite/cirurgia , Hospitalização , Estudos Prospectivos , Estudos Multicêntricos como AssuntoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LapC) is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide. Reaching technical competency in performing LapC is considered one essential task for young surgeons. Investigating the learning curve for LapC (LC-LapC) may provide important information regarding the learning process and guide the training pathway of residents, improving educational outcomes. The present study aimed to investigate LC-LapC among general surgery residents (GSRs). METHODS: Operative surgical reports of consecutive patients undergoing LapC performed by GSRs attending the General Surgery Residency Program at the University of Milan were analysed. Data on patient- and surgery-related variables were obtained from the ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes and gathered. A multidimensional assessment of the LC was performed through Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) and Risk-Adjusted (RA)-CUSUM analysis. RESULTS: 340 patients operated by 6 GSRs were collected. The CUSUM and RA-CUSUM graphs based on surgical failures allowed to distinguish two defined phases for all GSRs: an initial phase ending at the peak, so-called learning phase, followed by a phase in which there was a significant decrease in failure incidence, so-called proficiency phase. The learning phase was completed for all GSRs at most within 25 procedures, but the trend of the curves and the number of procedures needed to achieve technical competency varied among operators ranging between 7 and 25. CONCLUSIONS: The present study suggested that at most 25 procedures might be sufficient to acquire technical competency in LapC. The variability in the number of procedures needed to complete the LC, ranging between 7 and 25, could be due to the heterogeneous scenarios in which LapC was performed, and deserves to be investigated through a prospective study involving a larger number of GSRs and institutions.
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Colecistectomia Laparoscópica , Internato e Residência , Laparoscopia , Humanos , Curva de Aprendizado , Estudos Prospectivos , Competência Clínica , Laparoscopia/métodos , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Incisional hernia is a common short- and long-term complication of laparotomy and can lead to significant morbidity. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to provide an up-to-date overview of the laparotomy closure method in elective and emergency settings with the prophylactic mesh augmentation technique. METHODS: The Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were screened without time restrictions up to 21 June 2022 using the keywords 'laparotomy closure', 'mesh', 'mesh positioning', and 'prophylactic mesh', and including medical subject headings terms. Only RCTs reporting the incidence of incisional hernia and other wound complications after elective or emergency midline laparotomy, where patients were treated with prophylactic mesh augmentation or without mesh positioning, were included. The primary endpoint was to explore the risk of incisional hernia at different follow-up time points. The secondary endpoint was the risk of wound complications. The risk of bias for individual studies was assessed according to the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tools for randomized trials. RESULTS: Eighteen RCTs, including 2659 patients, were retrieved. A reduction in the risk of incisional hernia at every time point was highlighted in the prophylactic mesh augmentation group (1 year, risk ratio 0.31, P = 0.0011; 2 years, risk ratio 0.44, P < 0.0001; 3 years, risk ratio 0.38, P = 0.0026; 4 years, risk ratio 0.38, P = 0.0257). An increased risk of wound complications was highlighted for patients undergoing mesh augmentation, although this was not significant. CONCLUSIONS: Midline laparotomy closure with prophylactic mesh augmentation can be considered safe and effective in reducing the incidence of incisional hernia. Further trials are needed to identify the ideal type of mesh and technique for mesh positioning, but surgeons should consider prophylactic mesh augmentation to decrease incisional hernia rate, especially in high-risk patients for fascial dehiscence and even in emergency settings. PROSPERO REGISTRATION ID: CRD42022336242 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/record_email.php).
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Técnicas de Fechamento de Ferimentos Abdominais , Hérnia Incisional , Humanos , Hérnia Incisional/prevenção & controle , Hérnia Incisional/etiologia , Laparotomia/efeitos adversos , Laparotomia/métodos , Telas Cirúrgicas/efeitos adversos , Incidência , Técnicas de Fechamento de Ferimentos Abdominais/efeitos adversosRESUMO
Laparotomy incisions provide easy and rapid access to the peritoneal cavity in case of emergency surgery. Incisional hernia (IH) is a late manifestation of the failure of abdominal wall closure and represents frequent complication of any abdominal incision: IHs can cause pain and discomfort to the patients but also clinical serious sequelae like bowel obstruction, incarceration, strangulation, and necessity of reoperation. Previous guidelines and indications in the literature consider elective settings and evidence about laparotomy closure in emergency settings is lacking. This paper aims to present the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) project called ECLAPTE (Effective Closure of LAParoTomy in Emergency): the final manuscript includes guidelines on the closure of emergency laparotomy.
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Técnicas de Fechamento de Ferimentos Abdominais , Hérnia Incisional , Humanos , Laparotomia/efeitos adversos , Técnicas de Fechamento de Ferimentos Abdominais/efeitos adversos , Técnicas de Sutura/efeitos adversos , Hérnia Incisional/etiologia , Reoperação/efeitos adversosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leakage (AL) as a result of creation of a colorectal/anal anastomosis still represents a frequent complication of colorectal surgery, with short- and long-term consequences on postoperative morbidity, quality of life and oncological outcomes. However, early diagnosis of AL may result in improved outcomes. The aims of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of water-soluble contrast enema (WSCE), contrast enema computed tomography (CECT) and endoscopy in identifying AL and to identify the diagnostic procedure that is most accurate. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies accounting for a total of 25 tests reporting diagnostic accuracy estimates was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies (PRISMA-DTA) guidelines up to June 2021. For the diagnostic tests we evaluated the pooled estimates and conducted pairwise comparisons. RESULTS: For WSCE, the pooled sensitivity was 0.50, the pooled specificity was 0.99 and the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.91. For endoscopy, the pooled sensitivity was 0.69, specificity was 1.00 and AUC was 0.99. The pooled sensitivity and specificity for CECT were 0.89 and 1.00, respectively; the AUC was 0.99. The comparison between CECT and WSCE highlighted a significantly greater sensitivity (p = 0.04) for CECT, whereas no difference was found for specificity. Compared with CECT, endoscopy was not significantly more accurate in terms of either sensitivity or specificity. Endoscopy was found to be significantly more specific than WSCE (p = 0.031) but no difference was found for sensitivity. CONCLUSION: Water-soluble contrast enema, endoscopy and CECT have an elevated diagnostic accuracy. However, WSCE is less accurate than either endoscopy or CECT. Although greater sensitivity was demonstrated for CECT compared with endoscopy, this was not significant.
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Fístula Anastomótica , Protectomia , Humanos , Fístula Anastomótica/diagnóstico por imagem , Fístula Anastomótica/etiologia , Meios de Contraste , Qualidade de Vida , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Endoscopia Gastrointestinal , Enema/métodos , ÁguaRESUMO
Lymph nodes (LNs)' metastases have a well-known detrimental impact on the survival outcomes of patients suffering from pancreatic cancer of the body and tail. However, the extent of the lymphadenectomy for this tumor location is still debated. The aim of this study was to systematically review the current literature to explore the incidence and the prognostic impact of non-peripancreatic lymph nodes (PLNs) in patients suffering from pancreatic cancer of the body and tail. A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines. The primary endpoint was to assess the impact of non-PLNs on overall survival (OS). As a secondary endpoint, the pooled frequencies of different non-PLN stations' metastatic patterns according to tumor location were explored. Eight studies were included in data synthesis. An increased risk of death for patients with positive non-PLNs was detected (HR: 2.97; 95% CI: 1.81-4.91; p < 0.0001). Meta-analysis of proportions pointed out a 7.1% pooled proportion of nodal infiltration in stations 8-9. The pooled frequency for station 12 metastasis was 4.8%. LN stations 14-15 were involved in 11.4% of cases, whereas station 16 represented a site of metastasis in 11.5% of cases. Despite its potential beneficial effect on survival outcome, a systematic extended lymphadenectomy could not be recommended yet for patients suffering from PDAC of the body/tail.
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BACKGROUND: Spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) represents a widely adopted procedure in the presence of benign or low-grade malignant tumors. Splenic vessels preservation and resection (Kimura and Warshaw techniques respectively) represent the two main surgical modalities to avoid splenic resection. Each one is characterized by strengths and drawbacks. The aim of the present study is to systematically review the current high-quality evidence regarding these two techniques and analyze their short-term outcomes. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA, AMSTAR II and MOOSE guidelines. The primary endpoint was to assess the incidence of splenic infarction and splenic infarction leading to splenectomy. As secondary endpoints, specific intraoperative variables and postoperative complications were explored. Metaregression analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of general variables on specific outcomes. RESULTS: Seventeen high-quality studies were included in quantitative analysis. A significantly lower risk of splenic infarction for patients undergoing Kimura SPDP (OR = 0.14; p < 0.0001). Similarly, splenic vessel preservation was associated with a reduced risk of gastric varices (OR = 0.1; 95% p < 0.0001). Regarding all secondary outcome variables, no differences between the two techniques were noticed. Metaregression analysis failed to identify independent predictors of splenic infarction, blood loss, and operative time among general variables. CONCLUSIONS: Although Kimura and Warshaw SPDP have been demonstrated comparable for most of postoperative outcomes, the former resulted superior compared to the latter in reducing the risk of splenic infarction and gastric varices. For benign pancreatic tumors and low-grade malignancies Kimura SPDP may be preferred.
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Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas , Neoplasias Pancreáticas , Infarto do Baço , Humanos , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/complicações , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/cirurgia , Pancreatectomia/efeitos adversos , Pancreatectomia/métodos , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/patologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Artéria Esplênica/patologia , Artéria Esplênica/cirurgia , Infarto do Baço/complicações , Infarto do Baço/cirurgia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
In the present study, we analyzed the safety and efficacy of non-intubated video-assisted thoracoscopy (NI-VATS) for the diagnosis and palliation of malignant pleural effusion in the elderly population using erector-spinae plane block (ESPB) as single loco-regional anesthesia. From January 2016 to December 2020 a consecutive series of 158 patients who underwent surgery for malignant pleural effusion was analyzed. Of these, 20 patients were operated using ESPB NI-VATS, while 138 were operated under general anesthesia (GA). After propensity score matching, the NI-VATS population was older (81 vs. 76 years p 0.006), and had more severe pre-existing comorbidities, evaluated using Charlson Comorbidity Index (p = 0.029) and ASA score (p < 0.001). GA and NI-VATS patients did not differ in terms of postoperative opioid consumption, complication rate and postoperative hospitalization. Both short- and long-term efficacy of talc poudrage was equal in the two populations. The overall length of stay in the operative room was significantly shorter for the NI-VATS than for the GA-VATS group (67.5 vs. 105 min, p < 0.001), and operative time significantly differed in the two groups (35 vs. 47.5 min, respectively, p < 0.001). ESPB NI-VATS can be a safe and effective option for the diagnosis and palliation of malignant pleural effusion for elderly and frail patients.
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Anestesia por Condução , Derrame Pleural Maligno , Humanos , Idoso , Cirurgia Torácica Vídeoassistida , Derrame Pleural Maligno/cirurgia , Pontuação de Propensão , Hospitalização , Dor Pós-OperatóriaRESUMO
AIMS: Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most performed procedures. The effects of peritoneal lavage (PL) and the reasons to perform it have not been cleared and all meta-analyses didn't show a statistical advantage to prevent infectious complications. This study aims to investigate surgeons' perceptions during LA, comparing intraoperative findings with histological results, and exploring how surgeons' subjectivity influences the decision-making process on PL. METHODS: Data were extracted from the two-year data lock from REsiDENT-1 registry, a prospective resident-led multicentre observational trial. This study investigates the relationships between PL and postoperative intraabdominal abscesses (pIAA) introducing a classification for AA to standardize the intraoperative grading. We included pre, intra, and postoperative variables. We applied our classification proposal, used a five-point Likert scale (Ls) to assess subjective LA difficulty and ran a concordance analysis between the assessment of AA and histology. Subsequently, a multivariate logistic regression model was built to find factors influencing PL. RESULTS: 561 patients were enrolled from twenty-one hospitals and 51 residents. 542 procedures were included in the logistic regression analysis and 441 in the concordance analysis, due to missing data. PL was used in 222 LA (39, 6%). We discovered a moderate positive monotonic relationship between surgical evaluation and histology, p < 0.001. Despite this, the reliability of the surgeon's assessment of appendicitis is progressively lower for gangrenous and perforated forms. The increasing grade of contamination, the increasing grade of subjective difficulty and the intraoperative finding of a gangrenous or perforated appendicitis were independent predictors of PL. CONCLUSION: This study shows how surgeons' evaluation of AA severity overestimated more than half of gangrenous or perforated appendices with the perception of a challenging procedure. These perceptions influenced the choice of PL. We proved that the evaluation during LA could be affected by subjectivity with a non-negligible impact on the decision-making process.
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Abscesso Abdominal , Apendicite , Laparoscopia , Cirurgiões , Humanos , Apendicectomia/métodos , Apendicite/cirurgia , Lavagem Peritoneal/efeitos adversos , Estudos Prospectivos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Laparoscopia/métodos , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/cirurgia , Abscesso Abdominal/etiologia , Gangrena/cirurgia , Doença Aguda , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
Complete mesogastric excision (CME) has been advocated to allow for a more extensive retrieval of lymph nodes, as well as lowering loco-regional recurrence rates. This study aims to analyze the short-term outcomes of D2 radical gastrectomy with CME compared to standard D2 gastrectomy. A systematic review of the literature was conducted according to the Cochrane recommendations until 2 July 2023 (PROSPERO ID: CRD42023443361). The primary outcome, expressed as mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI), was the number of harvested lymph nodes (LNs). Meta-analyses of means and binary outcomes were developed using random effects models to assess heterogeneity. The risk of bias in included studies was assessed with the RoB 2 and ROBINS-I tools. There were 13 studies involving 2009 patients that were included, revealing a significantly higher mean number of harvested LNs in the CME group (MD: 2.55; 95% CI: 0.25-4.86; 95%; p = 0.033). The CME group also experienced significantly lower intraoperative blood loss, a lower length of stay, and a shorter operative time. Three studies showed a serious risk of bias, and between-study heterogeneity was mostly moderate or high. Radical gastrectomy with CME may offer a safe and more radical lymphadenectomy, but long-term outcomes and the applicability of this technique in the West are still to be proven.
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Purpose: To identify preoperative predictive factors for technically challenging laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and the need for external help to laparoscopically complete the procedure. Methods: We analysed data from a two-year data lock on the Resident-1 multicentre registry. The operator classified each procedure following a five-grade Likert scale to define technical difficulty. We performed univariate analysis comparing Grade 1−3 versus 4−5 procedures and then built a logistic regression model to identify independent predictors of Grade 4−5 procedures defined as needing external help to complete a LA. Results: 561 patients were recruited from 2019 to 2021, and 485 patients were included in the final analysis due to missing data. A BMI > 30 kg/m2, preoperative CT scan, and the AIR score were independent preoperative predictors of complex LA with the need for external help to be completed. Patients undergoing such procedures were more affected by CA, had longer operative times, and had the worst postoperative outcomes. Conclusion: The preoperative identification of technically demanding LA could be helpful in optimising the preoperative planning, maximise surgeons' preparedness, and include expert surgeons in the procedure earlier. Creating a scoring system for the technical difficulty of LA is desirable.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients frequently develop liver metastases. Different treatment strategies are available according to the timing of appearance, the burden of metastatic disease, and the performance status of the patient. Systemic treatment (ST) represents the cornerstone of metastatic disease management. However, in select cases, combined ST and surgical resection can lead to remarkable survival outcomes. In the present multicentric cohort study, we explored the efficacy of a conversion strategy in a selected population of left-sided RAS/BRAF wild-type CRC patients with liver-limited metastatic disease. Methods: The primary endpoint was to compare survival outcomes of patients undergoing ST not leading to surgery, liver resection after conversion ST, and hepatic resection with perioperative ST. Furthermore, we explored survival outcomes depending on whether the case was discussed within a multidisciplinary team. Results: Between 2012 and 2020, data from 690 patients respecting the inclusion criteria were collected. Among these, 272 patients were deemed eligible for the analysis. The conversion rate was 24.1% of cases. Fifty-six (20.6%) patients undergoing surgical resection after induction treatment (i.e., ultimately resectable) had a significant survival advantage compared to those receiving systemic treatment not leading to surgery (176 pts, 64.7%) (5-year OS 60.8% and 11.7%, respectively, Log Rank test p < 0.001; HR = 0.273; 95% CI: 0.16−0.46; p < 0.001; 5-year PFS 22.2% and 6.3%, respectively, Log Rank test p < 0.001; HR = 0.447; 95% CI: 0.32−0.63; p < 0.001). There was no difference in survival between ultimately resectable patients and those who had liver resection with perioperative systemic treatment (potentially resectable40 pts) (5-year OS 71.1%, Log Rank test p = 0.311. HR = 0.671; 95% CI: 0.31−1.46; p = 0.314; 5-year PFS 25.7%, Log Rank test p = 0.305. HR = 0.782; 95% CI: 0.49−1.25; p = 0.306). Conclusions: In our selected population of left-sided RAS/BRAF wild-type colorectal cancer patients with liver-limited disease, a conversion strategy was confirmed to provide a survival benefit. Patients not deemed surgical candidates at the time of diagnosis and patients judged resectable with perioperative systemic treatment have similar survival outcomes.
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INTRODUCTION: Post hepatectomy liver failure (PHFL) still represents a potentially fatal complication after major liver resection. Indocyanine green (ICG) clearance test represents one of the most widely adopted examinations in the preoperative workup. Despite a copious body of evidence which has been published on this topic, the role of ICG in predicting PHLF is still a matter of debate. METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was conducted according to PRISMA-DTA guidelines. The primary outcome was the assessment of diagnostic performance of ICG in predicting PHLF. The secondary outcome was the mean ICGR15 and ICGPDR in patients experiencing PHLF. RESULTS: Seventeen studies, for a total of 4852 patients, were deemed eligible. Sensitivity ranged from 25% to 83%; Specificity ranged from 66.1% to 93.8%. ICG clearance test pooled AUC was 0.673 (95% CI: 0.632-0.713). The weighted mean ICGR15 was 11 (95%CI: 8.3-13.7). The weighted mean ICGPDR was 16.5 (95%CI: 13.3-19.8). High risk of bias was detected in all examined domains. CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative ICG clearance test alone may not represent a reliable method to predict post hepatectomy liver failure. Its diagnostic significance should be framed within multiparametric models involving clinical and imaging features.