[A Case of Conversion Surgery after SOX plus Nivolumab for Unresectable Advanced Gastric Cancer].

A 63-year-old woman came to our hospital complaining of anemia and weight loss. The abdominal CT showed wall thickening from the upper to lower the body of stomach, and peritoneal dissemination. The EGD revealed a type 3 large tumor extending about 2/3 of the circumference. Adenocarcinoma was detected as a result of biopsy. The patient was diagnosed with unresected gastric cancer(cT4aN+M1, cStage Ⅳ). SOX plus nivolumab was selected as a first-line chemotherapy because of HER2 expression negative. Symptoms such as diarrhea developed, and the treatment was completed until 5 courses. Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy was performed after the disappearance of abdominal dissemination by CT scan and PET. Pathological examination revealed cancer cells were completely disappeared in the tumor, regional lymph nodes and white nodules in the peritoneum, and final diagnosis was ypT0N0M0, ypStage 0(histological effect determination is Grade 3). Six months after the operation, the patient has been free of recurrence.

[A Case of Giant Abdominal Desmoid Tumor in a Young Man].

Desmoid tumor is a rare tumor of the soft tissue. The frequency of occurrence is 2.4 to 4.3 cases per year per million people, which is a very rare disease. We experienced a huge intra-abdominal desmoid tumor which is thought to be the primary mesentery. The case was a male in his 20s. He visited a nearby doctor with a complaint of abdominal bloating and abdominal pain. Abdominal contrast CT revealed a huge abdominal mass with a clear boundary of 35×25 cm in size extending from the upper right abdomen to the pelvis. Surgery was performed with a diagnosis of an intra-abdominal mass. Open abdominal tumor resection. Due to infiltration into the duodenum, transverse colon, and pancreas, right hemicolectomy and duodenal combined resection were performed. The pathological diagnosis was a diagnosis of desmoid tumor.

[A Case of Early Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosed from the Finding of Partial Pancreatic Parenchymal Atrophy].

A man in his 80s was referred to our hospital for further examination of partial pancreatic atrophy that was detected incidentally. Various imaging examinations including CT, MRI, and EUS did not reveal any obvious abnormal findings other than the partial pancreatic atrophy. However, cytological examination of serial pancreatic juice aspiration showed atypical cells. The presence of pancreatic intraepithelial carcinoma in the atrophy site was considered, and the patient underwent laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Pathological examination of the excised specimen confirmed the presence of high-grade pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia consistent with the atrophy site, and the patient was diagnosed with pTisN0M0, Stage 0 pancreatic cancer. For the detection of early pancreatic cancer, it is important to be aware of partial pancreatic atrophy on imaging studies.

[A Case of Gastric Cancer Performed Curative Operation after Nivolumab].

A 69-year-old man was admitted for the severe anemia. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed type 3 gastric cancer (por1, HER2 negative)that spread from EG junction to the lesser curvature of lower gastric body. CT revealed LNs metastasis and the direct invasion to the diaphragm. We diagnosed the locally advanced gastric cancer(T4bN[+]M0, Stage ⅣA) and planed neoadjuvant chemotherapy. After 3 courses of S-1 plus CDDP therapy, serum CEA level increased. And the invasion to diaphragm was unclear although the tumor shrunk. After 3 courses of nab-PTX plus RAM therapy as the second- line, the tumor was PD. As the third-line chemotherapy, nivolumab therapy was repeated up to a total of 15 courses. As the tumor was PR, the patient underwent total gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy. The histopathological examination revealed that the cancer invaded into the muscle layer without lymph nodes metastasis. The cancer was diagnosed as pT2 (MP)N0M0, Stage ⅠB. The cancer cells were EB virus positive and MSI-high. CD 8 positive T lymphocytes infiltrated into the stroma. The patient is alive 26 months without adjuvant chemotherapy. The curative operation was able to perform because the infiltrative CD8 positive T lymphocytes reactivated with nivolumab responded remarkably.

[A Case of Laparoscopically Resected Sigmoid Colon Cancer and Transverse Colon Mesentery Primary Solitary Fibrous Tumor].

The patient is a 52-year-old woman who visited the general practitioner because of positive fecal occult blood test by medical examination. The patient underwent colonoscopy at the hospital, which revealed sigmoid colon cancer. Therefore, the patient was referred to our hospital for surgery. Preoperative CT scan revealed a well-defined and lobulated 54 mm tumor on the caudal side of the duodenal third portion. On MRI, the tumor showed low T1-weighted image signal and high T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted images signal, with low ADC. For preoperative diagnosis, we diagnosed sigmoid colon cancer and transverse colon mesenteric and performed laparoscopic sigmoid colon and transverse colon mesenteric tumor resections. The histopathological tumor diagnoses were sigmoid colon cancer(S, type 2, 30×30 mm, 1/2 circumference, moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, pT3[SS], INF b, Ly1a, V1a, pN1b[#252: 2/4], sM0, fStage Ⅲb)and transverse colon mesentery primary solitary fibrous tumor. The patient was treated with XELOX as the adjuvant chemotherapy and survived without recurrence until present.

[A Case of Giant Pancreatic Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm That Was Difficult to Preoperative Diagnosis].

A 43-year-old woman with about abdominal distension was referred to our hospital for a more detailed examination. Abdominal CT showed 27 cm-sized cystic lesion with the calcification along the partition wall and a nodular hyperplasia. We suspected pancreatic pseudocyst, primary retroperitoneal tumor and we performed tumorectomy. The resected specimen had a maximum diameter of 27 cm. The histopathological diagnosis was mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the pancreas with ovarian-type stroma. The adjuvant chemotherapy treated with gemcitabine was selected for 3 courses. She continues to do well without any recurrences 7 months later.

[A Case of Laparoscopic Resection for a Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Small Intestine Strongly Adhered to the Sigmoid Colon].

An 85-year-old man presented to our hospital for loss of consciousness. Blood test revealed anemia, and the fecal occult blood test was positive. Colonoscopy revealed an ileal ulcer located 10-14 cm from the ileal end on the proximal side. Pathological examination was indicative of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(DLBCL), and laparoscopic resection was selected as the technique of choice. The ileal tumor was strongly adhered to the sigmoid colon, and laparoscopic partial resection of the ileum and sigmoid colon was performed. In general, primary gastrointestinal lymphomas may occur, for which perforate and surgical resection is recommended. It is rare for malignant lymphomas to involve other intestinal areas, and laparoscopic surgery is useful in such cases.

[A Case of Pancreatic Head Cancer Resected after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Pseudocyst].

A 41-year-old man with upper abdominal and back pain was admitted to another hospital. He had a history of recurring acute pancreatitis and pseudocyst. Six months later, abdominal CT revealed a pancreatic head tumor arising from the pseudocyst, and adenocarcinoma was suspected based on endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration(EUS-FNA)findings. We selected neoadjuvant chemotherapy because resection was difficult due to severe inflammation and edema around the tumor. Chemotherapy(FOLFIRINOX followed by gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel)was effective, and the tumor almost disappeared on CT. Subtotal stomach-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy(SSPPD)was performed 12 months after starting chemotherapy, and curative resection was successful. The final Stage was ⅡA(T3[CH1]N0M0). Histopathological examination revealed no viable tumor cells. S-1 adjuvant chemotherapy was administered for 6 months. He was still alive 22 months postoperation without any recurrence. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is effective in cases involving pancreatic cancer with severe inflammation, because pre-operative chemotherapy can reduce tumor size and alleviate the inflammation caused by acute pancreatitis and pseudocysts.

[A Case of Gastric Endocrine Carcinoma with a Huge Liver Metastasis].

A-67-year old man was diagnosed with gastric cancer and a liver tumor. Extended left hemihepatectomy combined with caudate lobectomy and distal gastrectomy with lymph node dissection were performed. Histological examination revealed synaptophysin and CD56positive tumor cells with a solid and rosette structure, which was diagnosed as endocrine carcinoma (EC). Additionally, a tubular adenocarcinoma was present in the stomach. The liver tumor presented as EC with tumor thrombus in the left portal vein. Finally, the patient was diagnosed with gastric EC(pT3[SS], pN0, P0, CY0, M1[HEP], Stage Ⅳ, R0). He received 6courses of the adjuvant chemotherapy with cisplatin(CDDP)plus irinotecan(CPT-11), and has been alive without recurrence for 21 months post-operation. Gastric EC is a rare subtype of gastric cancer. The resection of liver metastasis of gastric EC may improve patients' prognosis and QOL. CDDP-based chemotherapy is recommended, due to the regimen for small cell lung cancer.

[Three Cases of Remnant Pancreatic Cancer after Surgery for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of Pancreas].

We report here 3 cases of remnant pancreatic cancer after surgery for invasive ductal carcinoma. Case 1 was a 73-year-old male who underwent distal pancreatectomy(pap, pT3, pN0, M0): fStage II A(JPS 7th). He developed a remnant pancreatic cancer 39 months later, and total remnant pancreatectomy was performed. He died from sepsis 9 months after surgery. Case 2 was a 72-year-old female who underwent subtotal stomach-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy(SSPPD)(tub2, pT1c, pN1a, M0): fStage II B. She developed a remnant pancreatic cancer 82 months later. This lesion seemed to be resectable. But she hoped to take a best supportive care, and died 13 months after diagnosis. Case 3 was a 68-year-old female who underwent SSPPD(tub1, pT3, pN1a, M0): fStage II B. She developed a remnant pancreatic cancer 20 months later and was successfully treated by chemotherapy and carbon-ion radiotherapy.

[A Case of Bladder Metastasis Occurring after Rectosigmoid Cancer Operation].

A 55-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for rectosigmoid(RS)cancer. We performed high anterior resection in the patient. Pathological findings showed mucinous adenocarcinoma, pT3(SS), pN1, sM0, sP0, pCy0, fStage III a. Two years and 3 months after the first operation, the patient visited our hospital due to lumbago, and we conducted a detailed abdominal examination. CT images showed the bladder tumor expanding into the vesical trigon and invading the prostate and mesorectum. Cystoscopy revealed the tumor, and tumor biopsy indicated poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma. These findings were consistent with metastasis of RS cancer; therefore, we performed total cystectomy, prostatectomy, and partial resection of the rectum. We performed a change of the ileum conduit to the urinary tract. Pathological findings showed many poorly differentiated adenocarcinomas in the lymph ducts ofthe bladder and prostate. Therefore, we diagnosed the condition as bladder cancer lymphogenous metastasis. The patient continues to do well without signs ofrecurrence 6 months later.

[A Case of Remnant Pancreatic Cancer after Pancreatoduodenectomy Successfully Treated Using Chemotherapy and Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy].

We report a case of remnant pancreatic cancer after pancreatoduodenectomy that was successfully treated using chemotherapy and carbon-ion radiotherapy. A 68-year-old woman received SSPPD for pancreatic head cancer. Gemcitabine(GEM) was administered for a year as postoperative chemotherapy. One year 8 months after surgery, abdominal CT showed a 20 mm solid mass in the stump of the remnant pancreas and dilation of the distal pancreatic duct. FDG-PET revealed a solitary tumor without any recurrence. We diagnosed the patient with a solitary recurrence of pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy (GEM)and carbon-ion radiotherapy were performed. After treatment, the lesion was not detected on CT or FDG-PET. Chemotherapy(GEM)and carbon-ion radiotherapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer seems to be effective and there might result in a survival benefit.

[A Case of Male Hereditary Breast Cancer Involving a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy].

We report a rare case of male hereditary breast cancer in which a sentinel lymph node biopsy was performed. A 62-yearold man was admitted to our hospital because of a palpable tumor in his right breast. Both his younger sister and daughter had had breast cancer. Genetic testing revealed a morbid mutation in the BRCA2 gene. The tumor was palpated to an elastic hard mass and had a clear border in the right DCE area. We performed a core needle biopsy and diagnosed invasive ductal carcinoma, specifically, cT1cN0cM0, cStage I hereditary breast cancer. The patient underwent mastectomy and a sentinel lymph node biopsy. Nine days later, tamoxifen therapy was initiated. There has been no sign of recurrence during the 9 months after the operation.

[A Case of Esophageal Carcinoma with an Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery].

We report a rare case of esophageal carcinoma with an aberrant right subclavian artery. A 67-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of a sense of discomfort during swallowing. A detailed gastrointestinal examination revealed advanced carcinoma of the middle thoracic esophagus. Preoperative CT also revealed an aberrant right subclavian artery (AR SA). After the second course of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (FP therapy), we conducted a transthoracic esophagectomy with a 3-field lymphadenectomy. The right recurrent nerve was not identified at the right subclavian artery during mediastinal dissection, but the non-recurrent inferior laryngeal nerve (NRILN) was identified as going directly from the vagal nerve to the larynx during the neck lymphadenectomy. The thoracic duct ran between the esophagus and the azygos vein, terminating at the right venous angle. We were able to perform a #106recL lymphadenectomy as usual. She continues to do well without signs of recurrence 1 year later. Though ARSA is a relatively rare congenital anomaly, it must be identified preoperatively, and anatomical anomalies such as NRILN must be taken into consideration, in order that the operation can be performed safely.

[A case of reduced port surgery after laparoscopic-assisted colectomy].

A 52-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of melena and right abdominal pain. Detailed gastrointestinal examination revealed ascending colon cancer. She underwent laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy and D3 lymphadenectomy using 5 ports. After surgery, the patient refused adjuvant chemotherapy. Outpatient follow-up was periodically performed and included blood examination and imaging studies, but she refused colonoscopy. Four and a half years after the initial operation, stool was positive for occult blood. Following colon examination, descending colon cancer was diagnosed. Therefore, the patient underwent colectomy and D3 lymphadenectomy by double incision laparoscopic surgery (DILS) using the glove method. There were no adhesions in the operation field; therefore, laparoscopic surgery was effortless. Because there were almost no adhesions following the first laparoscopic surgery, the second laparoscopic surgery for metachronous colon cancer was possible.

[A case of esophageal cancer with lung metastases successfully resected after chemotherapy].

Herein, we report a case of esophageal cancer with lung metastases that was successfully resected after chemotherapy. A 61-year-old man was diagnosed with a middle thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma showing lung metastases. The clinical Stage diagnosis was T4NxM1, Stage IVb. After systemic chemotherapy with 1 course of cisplatin/5-fluorouracil (CDDP/5-FU)and 3 courses of nedaplatin/5-FU (CDGP/5-FU), lung metastases could not be detected by using computed tomography (CT). We added 2 courses of CDGP/5-FU, followed by 3 courses of docetaxel. The patient underwent esophagectomy and was alive without recurrence for 6 months after surgery.

[A case report of laparoscopy-assisted low anterior resection after hepatectomy].

A 72-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of anal discomfort. A detailed gastrointestinal examination revealed both left cholangiocellular carcinoma and rectal cancer. We performed endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for the rectal cancer. Pathological findings suggested the possibility of residual cancer after EMR. The cholangiocellular carcinoma was thought to be of greater influence on the patient's prognosis than the rectal cancer. We performed left hepatectomy and caudate lobectomy. Two months after the initial surgery, we performed laparoscopy-assisted low anterior resection and D2 lymphadenectomy. Laparoscopic surgery could proceed since no adhesions were observed. Two-stage surgery can be an effective strategy for avoiding excessive surgical stress when removing 2 cancer types.

A Case of Abdominal Incisional Bladder Hernia.

The case is a woman in her 60s. She had been aware of lower abdominal distention and pain for six months but was under observation. Gradually, the patient experienced worsening pain during distention and became aware of distention, especially before urination. She visited our clinic. Ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT) revealed an abdominal incisional hernia. The hernia was in the bladder. We decided on surgical treatment and made a skin incision of about 3 cm just above the hernia portal. Since the size of the hernia portal was approximately 1.3 cm, the patient underwent direct suture closure to repair the hernia portal, and the surgery was completed. The postoperative course was good. The patient was discharged on the second postoperative day. Four months have passed since the surgery, and the patient is under observation without recurrence.

[A case of pelvic recurrence of rectal cancer successfully treated by surgical resection using the extraperitoneal approach].

Here, we report a case of recurrent rectal cancer successfully treated with resective surgery using the extraperitoneal approach. A 73-year-old man underwent the Miles operation for advanced rectal cancer (Rb-P, tub1, pMP, pN0, Stage I). At 20 months after the initial operation, computed tomography( CT) and magnetic resonance imaging( MRI) scans and 2-[fluorine-18] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET) images showed a recurrent pelvic tumor( 20 mm in diameter) located in the lower presacral region. The tumor was surgically excised. The presacral space was easily exposed by the surgical procedure using the extraperitoneal approach, and the tumor was easily dissected and resected. We conclude that a surgical procedure using the extraperitoneal approach might be effective for the treatment of pelvic recurrence of rectal cancer.

[A case of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the rectum].

We report a case of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the rectum in a 67-year-old woman who was admitted to our hospital owing to bowel abnormalities. Colonoscopic examination revealed a submucosal tumor (SMT) in the lower rectum. However, no malignancy was found on rectal mucosa biopsy. After providing informed consent, the patient underwent transanal surgery for the SMT. Rectal MALT lymphoma was diagnosed based on results of histological and immunohistochemical examinations. According to the Lugano International Conference classification system, the present case was classified as stage I MALT lymphoma. After the operation, Helicobacter pylori infection occurred, for which eradication therapy was performed, but no further complications or recurrence occurred.