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BACKGROUND: The weekend effect is associated with an increased risk of adverse events, with complex patient populations especially susceptible to its impact. The objective of this study was to determine if outcomes for patients readmitted following pancreas resection differed on the weekend compared to weekdays. METHODS: The Healthcare Cost and Utilization State Inpatient Database for Florida was used to identify patients undergoing pancreas resection for cancer who were readmitted within 30 days of discharge following surgery. Measured outcomes (for readmission encounters) included inpatient morbidity and mortality. RESULTS: Patients with weekend readmissions had an increased odds of inpatient mortality (aOR 2.7, 95% C.I.: 1.1-6.6) compared to those with weekday readmissions despite having similar index lengths of stay (15.9 vs. 15.5 days, P = .73), incidence of postoperative inpatient complications (22.4% vs. 22.3%, P = .98), reasons for readmission, and baseline comorbidity. DISCUSSION: Weekend readmissions following pancreatic resection are associated with increased risk of mortality. This is not explained by measured patient factors or clinical characteristics of the index hospital stay. Developing strategies to overcome the weekend effect can result in improved care for patients readmitted on the weekend.
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Tempo de Internação/estatística & dados numéricos , Neoplasias/mortalidade , Pancreatectomia/mortalidade , Readmissão do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricos , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/mortalidade , Idoso , Bases de Dados Factuais , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Incidência , Masculino , Neoplasias/patologia , Neoplasias/cirurgia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Prognóstico , Medição de Risco , Fatores de Risco , Taxa de Sobrevida , Fatores de Tempo , Estados Unidos/epidemiologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: SOX9, a progenitor cell marker, is important for pancreatic ductal development. Our goal was to examine SOX9 expression differences in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) and ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) compared with benign pancreatic duct (BP). METHODS: SOX9 expression was evaluated by immunohistochemistry performed on 93 specimens: 37 BP, 24 low grade (LG) IPMN, 12 high grade (HG) IPMN, and 20 PDAC. A linear mixed-effects model was used to compare the percentage of cells expressing SOX9 by specimen type. A separate linear mixed-effects model evaluated differences in SOX9 expression by staining intensity in pancreatic epithelial cells. RESULTS: Nuclear SOX9 expression was detected in the epithelial cells of 98% HG IPMN, 93% LG IPMN, 83% PDAC, and 60% BP. Compared with BP, SOX9 was expressed from a significantly greater percentage of cells in LG IMPN, HG IMPN, and PDAC (p < 0.001 for each). BP and PDAC showed greater variability in SOX9 expression in epithelial cells compared with IPMNs which showed strong, homogenous SOX9 expression in almost all cells. Compared with BP, both LG and HG IPMN showed significantly greater SOX9 expression (p < 0.001 for each), but there was no significant difference in SOX9 expression between LG and HG IPMN (p > 0.05). PDAC had significantly higher expression of SOX9 compared with BP but significantly lower SOX9 expression compared with LG or HG IPMN (p < 0.001 for each). CONCLUSIONS: IPMNs demonstrated the highest expression levels of SOX9. SOX9 expression in BP and PDAC demonstrated much more heterogeneity compared with the strong, uniform expression in IPMN.
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Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso/patologia , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/patologia , Carcinoma Papilar/patologia , Ductos Pancreáticos/patologia , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/patologia , Lesões Pré-Cancerosas/patologia , Fatores de Transcrição SOX9/metabolismo , Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso/metabolismo , Idoso , Biomarcadores Tumorais/metabolismo , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/metabolismo , Carcinoma Papilar/metabolismo , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Ductos Pancreáticos/metabolismo , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/metabolismo , Lesões Pré-Cancerosas/metabolismo , Prognóstico , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Infectious (INF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) complication rates are targeted by surgical care improvement project (SCIP) INF and SCIP VTE measures. We analyzed how adherence to SCIP INF and SCIP VTE affects targeted postoperative outcomes (wound complication [WC], deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism [PE]) using all-payer data. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review (2007-2011) was conducted using Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Database Florida and Medicare's Hospital Compare. The association between SCIP adherence rates and outcomes across 355 included surgical procedures was measured using multilevel mixed-effects linear regression models. RESULTS: One hundred sixty acute care hospitals and 779,922 patients were included. Over 5 y, SCIP INF-1, -2, and -3 adherence improved by 12.5%, 8.0%, and 20.9%, respectively, whereas postoperative WC rate decreased by 14.8%. When controlling for time, SCIP INF-1 adherence was associated with improvement of postoperative WC rates (ß = -0.0044, P = 0.005), whereas SCIP INF-2 adherence was associated with increased WCs (ß = 0.0031, P = 0.018). SCIP VTE-1, -2 adherence improved by 14.6% and 20.2%, respectively, whereas postoperative deep vein thrombosis rate increased by 7.1% and postoperative PE rate increased by 3.7%. SCIP VTE-1 and -2 adherence were both associated with increased postoperative PE when controlling for time (SCIP VTE-1: ß = 0.0019, P < 0.001; SCIP VTE-2: ß = 0.0015, P < 0.001). Readmission analysis found SCIP INF-1 adherence to be associated with improved 30-d WC rates when controlling for patient and hospital characteristics (ß = -0.0021, P = 0.032), whereas SCIP INF-3 adherence was associated with increased 30-d WC rates when controlling for time (ß = 0.0007, P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS: Only SCIP INF-1 adherence was associated with improved outcomes. The Joint Commission has retired SCIP INF-2, -3, and SCIP VTE-2 and made SCIP INF-1 and VTE-1 reporting optional. Our study supports continued reporting of SCIP INF-1.
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Fidelidade a Diretrizes/tendências , Assistência Perioperatória/normas , Embolia Pulmonar/prevenção & controle , Melhoria de Qualidade/normas , Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica/prevenção & controle , Trombose Venosa/prevenção & controle , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Florida , Seguimentos , Fidelidade a Diretrizes/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Modelos Lineares , Masculino , Medicare/normas , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Avaliação de Processos e Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde , Assistência Perioperatória/estatística & dados numéricos , Assistência Perioperatória/tendências , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/prevenção & controle , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Embolia Pulmonar/epidemiologia , Embolia Pulmonar/etiologia , Melhoria de Qualidade/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica/epidemiologia , Estados Unidos , Trombose Venosa/epidemiologia , Trombose Venosa/etiologiaRESUMO
CONTEXT: The postoperative physiologic response to hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has been poorly studied outside of the immediate perioperative time. OBJECTIVE: To characterize the physiologic response during the first 5 days after HIPEC and identify variables associated with major complications. METHODS: Patients undergoing HIPEC and cytoreductive surgery during a 14-month interval were retrospectively identified and their records reviewed for demographics, physiologic response, and major complications. Vital signs and laboratory results were recorded before the operation, immediately after the procedure, and for the first 5 postoperative days. RESULTS: Thirty-three patients were included. The mean body temperature and heart rate were elevated on postoperative day 1 compared with baseline (preoperative) status (37.1°C vs 36.6°C and 103 vs 78 beats/min, respectively) and remained elevated through postoperative day 5. The mean arterial pressure was lower on postoperative day 1 (73 mm Hg) but returned to baseline on postoperative day 3 (93 mm Hg). Mean creatinine level increased on postoperative day 1 (0.96 mg/dL) but returned to baseline on postoperative day 2 (0.87 mg/dL). Fourteen patients (42%) had major complications. The strongest predictors of major complications were a prolonged operative time (519 vs 403 minutes) and extreme changes in body temperature and renal function. CONCLUSIONS: Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy results in a hypermetabolic response that partially returns to baseline around postoperative day 3. Elevated body temperature and impaired renal function are the best predictors of major complications.
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Antineoplásicos/administração & dosagem , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos de Citorredução , Neoplasias do Sistema Digestório/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias do Sistema Digestório/fisiopatologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Terapia Combinada , Neoplasias do Sistema Digestório/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Infusões Parenterais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: "Take the Volume Pledge" proposes restricting pancreatectomies to hospitals that perform ≥20 per year. Our purpose was to identify those factors that characterize patients at risk for loss of access to pancreatic cancer care with enforcement of volume standards. METHODS: Using the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Database from Florida, we identified patients who underwent pancreatectomy for pancreatic malignancy from 2007-2011. American Hospital Association and United States Census Bureau data were linked to patient-level data. High-volume hospitals were defined as performing ≥20 pancreatic resections per year. Univariable and multivariable statistics compared patient characteristics and utilization of high-volume hospitals. Classification and Regression Tree modeling was used to predict patients at risk for losing access to care. RESULTS: Our study included 1,663 patients. Five high-volume hospitals were identified, and they treated 1,056 (63.5%) patients. Patients residing far from high-volume hospitals, in areas with the highest population density, non-Caucasian ethnicity, and greater income had decreased odds of obtaining care at high-volume hospitals. Using these factors, we developed a Classification and Regression Tree-based predictive tool to identify these patients. CONCLUSION: Implementation of "Take the Volume Pledge" is an important step toward improving pancreatectomy outcomes; however, policymakers must consider the potential impact on limiting access and possible health disparities that may arise.
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Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde/organização & administração , Disparidades em Assistência à Saúde , Hospitais com Alto Volume de Atendimentos , Pancreatectomia/estatística & dados numéricos , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/cirurgia , Idoso , Feminino , Florida , Hospitalização/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores SocioeconômicosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Our objective was to determine the hospital resources required for low-volume, high-quality care at high-volume cancer resection centers. METHODS: Patients who underwent esophageal, pancreatic, and rectal resection for malignancy were identified using Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Database (Florida and California) between 2007 and 2011. Annual case volume by procedure was used to identify high- and low-volume centers. Hospital data were obtained from the American Hospital Association Annual Survey Database. Procedure risk-adjusted mortality was calculated for each hospital using multilevel, mixed-effects models. RESULTS: A total of 24,784 patients from 302 hospitals met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 13 hospitals were classified as having a high-volume, oncologic resection ecosystem by being a high-volume hospital for ≥2 studied procedures. A total of 11 of 31 studied hospital factors were strongly associated with hospitals that performed a high volume of cancer resections and were used to develop the High Volume Ecosystem for Oncologic Resections (HIVE-OR) score. At low-volume centers, increasing HIVE-OR score resulted in decreased mortality for rectal cancer resection (P = .038). HIVE-OR was not related to risk-adjusted mortality for esophagectomy (P = .421) or pancreatectomy (P = .413) at low-volume centers. CONCLUSION: Our study found that in some settings, low-volume, high-quality cancer surgical care can be explained by having a high-volume ecosystem.
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Colectomia/mortalidade , Esofagectomia/mortalidade , Mortalidade Hospitalar/tendências , Hospitais com Alto Volume de Atendimentos , Pancreatectomia/mortalidade , Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde , Idoso , Colectomia/métodos , Bases de Dados Factuais , Ecossistema , Esofagectomia/métodos , Feminino , Pesquisas sobre Atenção à Saúde , Humanos , Tempo de Internação/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde , Pancreatectomia/métodos , Papel (figurativo) , Análise de Sobrevida , Estados UnidosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Recent evidence suggests transient postoperative atrial fibrillation leads to future cardiovascular events, even in noncardiac surgery. The long-term effects of postoperative atrial fibrillation in gastrectomy patients are unknown. METHODS: The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Databases identified patients undergoing gastrectomy for malignancy between 2007 and 2010. Patients were matched by propensity scores based on various factors. Adjusted Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards models assessed the effect of postoperative atrial fibrillation on cardiovascular events. RESULTS: A higher incidence of cardiovascular events occurred over the 1st year in patients who developed postoperative atrial fibrillation. Cox proportional hazards regression confirmed an increased risk of cardiovascular events in postoperative atrial fibrillation patients. CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrate that patients undergoing gastrectomy for malignancy who develop postoperative atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of cardiovascular events within 1 year. Physicians should be vigilant in assessing postoperative atrial fibrillation, given the increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity.
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Fibrilação Atrial/epidemiologia , Gastrectomia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Neoplasias Gástricas/cirurgia , Idoso , California/epidemiologia , Comorbidade , Feminino , Florida/epidemiologia , Humanos , Incidência , Estimativa de Kaplan-Meier , Masculino , Modelos de Riscos Proporcionais , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
Introduction. While the incidence of pancreatic cystic lesions has steadily increased, we sought to evaluate the changes in their surgical management. Methods. Patients with pancreatic cystic lesions who underwent surgical resection from 2003 to 2013 were identified. Clinicopathologic factors were analyzed and compared to a similar cohort from 1992 to 2002. Results. There were 134 patients with pancreatic cystic lesions who underwent surgical resection from 2003 to 2013, compared to 73 from 1992 to 2002. The most common preoperative imaging was a CT scan, although 66% underwent EUS and 63% underwent biopsy. Pathology included 18 serous, 47 mucinous, 11 pseudopapillary, and 58 intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN). In comparing cohorts, there were significantly fewer serous lesions and more IPMN. Postoperative complication rates were similar, and perioperative mortality rates were comparable. Conclusion. There has been a dramatic change in surgically treated pancreatic cystic tumors over the past two decades. Our data suggests that the incorporation of new imaging and diagnostic tests has led to greater detection of cystic tumors and a decreased rate of potentially unnecessary resections. Therefore, all patients with cystic pancreatic lesions should undergo a focused CT-pancreas, and an EUS biopsy should be considered, in order to best select those that would benefit from surgical resection.
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BACKGROUND: The relationship between branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) and malignancy remains controversial and difficult to assess. METHODS: Between January 1, 1999 and January 1, 2013, we identified 84 patients with IPMN who underwent resection. RESULTS: Preoperatively, 55 patients underwent endoscopic ultrasounds and 58 underwent biopsy. Only 7 lesions were specified preoperatively as branch-duct, which inconsistently correlated with the surgical specimen. Of the 82 patients where the duct was specified, there were 33 malignant lesions. There was no correlation between branch-duct origin and invasive carcinoma. Malignant tumor size did not significantly differ by the duct of origin. Of the 28 patients with invasive carcinoma, branch-duct lesions were significantly associated with the presence of positive lymph nodes, perineural invasion, and lymphovascular invasion. CONCLUSIONS: Our study supports the resection criteria for branch-duct IPMN based on size and symptoms. However, it also questions the reliability of our preoperative testing to rule out malignant branch-duct IPMN lesions.
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Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso/cirurgia , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/cirurgia , Carcinoma Papilar/cirurgia , Tomada de Decisões , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Pancreatectomia/métodos , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/cirurgia , Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso/diagnóstico , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/diagnóstico , Carcinoma Papilar/diagnóstico , Endossonografia , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Ductos Pancreáticos/cirurgia , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/diagnóstico , Prognóstico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The adequacy of breast-conserving surgery (BCS) for invasive or in situ disease is largely determined by the final surgical margins. Although margin status is associated with various clinicopathologic features, the influence of resident involvement remains controversial. METHODS: Patients who underwent BCS for malignancy from 2009 to 2012 were identified. The effects of various clinicopathologic characteristics and resident involvement were evaluated. RESULTS: Of the 502 cases performed, a resident assisted with most surgeries (95%). The overall rate of positive margins was 30%, which was not associated with resident involvement. Interns assisting from July to September had significantly lower rates of positive margins. Margins were more likely to be positive following any given resident's first 3 cases on their breast rotation than throughout the remainder of their rotation. CONCLUSION: Although resident level alone does not influence the adequacy of BCS, experience gained over time does appear to be associated with lower rates of positive margins.
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Neoplasias da Mama/cirurgia , Competência Clínica , Educação Médica Continuada/métodos , Internato e Residência/métodos , Mastectomia/educação , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Avaliação Educacional , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Mastectomia/métodos , Mastectomia/normas , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Epidural analgesia has become the preferred method of pain management for major abdominal surgery. However, the superior form of analgesia for pancreaticoduodenecomy (PD), with regard to non-analgesic outcomes, has been debated. In this study, we compare outcomes of epidural and intravenous analgesia for PD and identify pre-operative factors leading to early epidural discontinuation. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed on 163 patients undergoing PD between 2007 and 2011. We performed regression analyses to measure the predictive success of two groups of analgesia on morbidity and mortality and to identify predictors of epidural failure. RESULTS: Intravenous analgesia alone was given to 14 (9%) patients and 149 patients (91%) received epidural analgesia alone or in conjunction with intravenous analgesia. Morbidity and mortality were not significantly different between the two groups. Early epidural discontinuation was necessary in 22 patients (15%). Those older than 72 and with a BMI < 20 (n = 5) had their epidural discontinued in 80% of cases compared to 12% not meeting these criteria. However, early epidural discontinuation was not associated with increased morbidity and mortality. CONCLUSION: Epidural analgesia may be contraindicated in elderly, underweight patients undergoing PD given their increased risk of epidural-induced hypotension or malfunction.
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Analgesia Epidural/efeitos adversos , Hipotensão/etiologia , Dor Pós-Operatória/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/complicações , Pancreaticoduodenectomia/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Hipotensão/mortalidade , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Manejo da Dor , Dor Pós-Operatória/etiologia , Dor Pós-Operatória/mortalidade , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/mortalidade , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/cirurgia , Pancreaticoduodenectomia/mortalidade , Prognóstico , Estudos Prospectivos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Taxa de SobrevidaRESUMO
Introduction. Several histopathologic features of periampullary tumors have been shown to be correlated with prognosis. We evaluated their association with mortality at multiple time points. Methods. A retrospective chart review identified 207 patients with periampullary adenocarcinomas who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2009. Clinicopathologic features were assessed, and the data were analyzed using univariate and multivariate methods. Results. In univariate analysis, perineural invasion had a strong association with 1-year mortality (OR 3.03, CI 1.42-6.47), and one lymph node (LN) increase in the LN ratio (LNR) equated with a 5-fold increase in mortality. In contrast, LN status (OR 6.42, CI 3.32-12.41) and perineural invasion (OR 5.44, CI 2.81-10.52) had the strongest associations with mortality at 3 years. Using Cox proportional hazards, perineural invasion (HR 2.61, CI 1.77-3.85) and LN status (HR 2.69, CI 1.84-3.95) had robust associations with overall mortality. Recursive partitioning analysis identified LNR as the most important risk factor for mortality at 1 and 3 years. Conclusions. Overall mortality was closely related to the LNR within the first year, while longer follow-up periods demonstrated a stronger association with perineural invasion and overall LN status. Therefore, the current staging for periampullary tumors may need to be updated to include the LNR.
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Since their introduction in the early 1990s, minimally invasive techniques have gained widespread acceptance because of the significant benefits that patients are able to experience. Some of these benefits include reduced postoperative pain, earlier return to normal activity, and improved cosmesis when compared with open surgery. For these reasons, since its first description by Delaitre and Maignien in 1991, laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has been increasingly utilized for a safe surgical removal of the spleen with nearly equivalent or superior short- and long-term outcomes when compared with the open approach. In this technical report, we aim to describe our preoperative and postoperative management of patients undergoing LS and to illustrate our preferred surgical technique, its rationale, and our results.
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Laparoscopia/métodos , Esplenectomia/métodos , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Planejamento de Assistência ao Paciente , Cuidados Pós-Operatórios , Cuidados Pré-Operatórios , Baço/anatomia & histologia , Baço/cirurgia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine the clinicopathological features that influence survival in patients with resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). METHODS: The study used a single institution retrospective review of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for PDA from 1993 to 2010. RESULTS: Two hundred forty-six consecutive cases of resected PDA were identified: 128 males (52 %), median age 68 years. Median hospital length of stay was 8 days and 30-day mortality rate was 2.4 %. There were 101 (41.1 %) postoperative complications, 77 % of which were Dindo-Clavien Grade 3 or less. Overall survival was 85, 63, 25, and 15 % at 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years, respectively, with a median survival of 17 months. Multivariate Cox proportional hazard modeling demonstrated lymph node ratio was negatively correlated with survival at all time points. Preoperative hypertension was a poor prognostic factor at 6 months, 3 years, and 5 years. The absence of postoperative complications was protective at 6 months whereas pancreatic leaks were associated with worse survival at 6 months. Abdominal pain on presentation, operative time, and estimated blood loss were also associated with decreased survival at various time points. CONCLUSION: The strongest prognostic variable for short- and long-term survival after PD for PDA is lymph node ratio. Short-term survival is influenced by the postoperative course.
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Adenocarcinoma/cirurgia , Excisão de Linfonodo , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/cirurgia , Pancreaticoduodenectomia , Dor Abdominal/etiologia , Adenocarcinoma/complicações , Adenocarcinoma/secundário , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Fístula Anastomótica/etiologia , Perda Sanguínea Cirúrgica , Feminino , Humanos , Hipertensão/complicações , Estimativa de Kaplan-Meier , Tempo de Internação , Metástase Linfática , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Invasividade Neoplásica , Duração da Cirurgia , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/complicações , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/patologia , Pancreaticoduodenectomia/efeitos adversos , Reoperação , Estudos Retrospectivos , Taxa de Sobrevida , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Eighty percent of patients with resected pancreatic ductal carcinoma (PDC) experience treatment failure within 2 years. We hypothesized that preoperative fixed-dose rate (FDR) gemcitabine (GEM) combined with the angiogenesis inhibitor bevacizumab (BEV) and accelerated 30 Gy radiotherapy (RT) would improve outcomes among patients with potentially resectable PDC. METHODS: This phase II trial tested induction FDR GEM (1,500 mg/m(2)) plus BEV (10 mg/kg IV) every 2 weeks for three cycles followed by accelerated RT (30 Gy in 10 fractions) plus BEV directed at gross tumor volume plus a 1-2 cm vascular margin. Subjects underwent laparoscopy and resection after day 85. Therapy was considered effective if the complete pathologic response rate exceeded 10 % and the margin-negative resection rate exceeded 80%. RESULTS: Fifty-nine subjects were enrolled; 29 had potential portal vein involvement. Two grade 4 (3.4%) and 19 grade 3 toxicities (32.8%) occurred. Four subjects manifested radiographic progression, and 10 had undetected carcinomatosis. Forty-three pancreatic resections (73%) were performed, including 19 portal vein resections (44%). Margin-negative outcomes were observed in 38 (88%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 75-96), with one complete pathologic response (2.3%; 95% CI 0.1-12). There were seven (6 grade 3; 1 grade 4) wound complications (13%). Median overall survival for the entire cohort was 16.8 months (95% CI 14.9-21.3) and 19.7 months (95% CI 16.5-28.2) after resection. CONCLUSIONS: Induction therapy with FDR GEM and BEV, followed by accelerated BEV/RT to 30 Gy, was well tolerated. Although both effectiveness criteria were achieved, survival outcomes were equivalent to published regimens.
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Adenocarcinoma/terapia , Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/uso terapêutico , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/terapia , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/terapia , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/terapia , Adenocarcinoma/mortalidade , Adenocarcinoma/patologia , Adulto , Idoso , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/administração & dosagem , Bevacizumab , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/mortalidade , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/patologia , Terapia Combinada , Desoxicitidina/administração & dosagem , Desoxicitidina/análogos & derivados , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Laparoscopia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/mortalidade , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/patologia , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/mortalidade , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/patologia , Cuidados Pré-Operatórios , Prognóstico , Dosagem Radioterapêutica , Indução de Remissão , Taxa de Sobrevida , GencitabinaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Central pancreatectomy is a definitive treatment for low-grade tumors of the pancreatic neck that preserves pancreatic and splenic function at the potential expense of postoperative pancreatic fistula. We analyzed outcomes after robot-assisted central pancreatectomy (RACP) to reexamine the risk-benefit profile in the era of minimally invasive surgery. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of nine RACP performed between August 2009 through June 2010 at a single institution. RESULTS: The average age of the cohort was 64 (range 18-75 years) with six women (67 %). Indications for surgery included: five benign cystic neoplasm and four pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. Median operative time was 425 min (range 305-506 min) with 190 ml median blood loss (range 50-350 ml) and one conversion to open due to poor visualization. Median tumor size was 3.0 cm (range 1.9-6.0 cm); all patients achieved R0 status. Pancreaticogastrostomy was performed in seven cases and pancreaticojejunostomy in two. The median length of hospital stay was 10 days (range 7-19). Two clinically significant pancreatic fistulae occurred with one requiring percutaneous drainage. No patients exhibited worsening diabetes or exocrine insufficiency at the 30-day postoperative visit. CONCLUSIONS: RACP can be performed with safety and oncologic outcomes equivalent to published open series. Although the rate of pancreatic fistula was high, only 22 % had clinically significant events, and none developed worsening pancreatic endocrine or exocrine dysfunction.
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Minimamente Invasivos , Pancreatectomia/métodos , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/cirurgia , Robótica , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Perda Sanguínea Cirúrgica , Feminino , Humanos , Tempo de Internação/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Minimally invasive liver surgery has recently undergone an explosion in reported worldwide experience. Given its comparable outcomes to its open counterpart, high-volume centers are utilizing minimal access liver surgery more frequently under well-defined criteria. The recent introduction of robot-assisted surgery has further revolutionized the field of minimally invasive surgery and has expanded the reach of feasibility. Robot-assisted surgery was developed to help overcome the disadvantages of conventional laparoscopic surgery. As a result, there has been an increase in the reporting of advanced robot-assisted liver resections. A literature review was performed to identify the current manuscripts describing robot-assisted liver surgery. Nine case series were identified, yielding 144 unique patient characteristics. Outcomes indicate that robot-assisted liver resection is feasible and safe for both minor and major liver resections with regard to estimated blood loss, length of stay, and complications. Early data also suggest that robot-assisted liver surgery is efficacious with regard to short-term oncologic outcomes. Future studies will be needed to better evaluate advantages and disadvantages compared to laparoscopic liver resections.
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Hepatectomia/métodos , Laparoscopia/tendências , Hepatopatias/cirurgia , Robótica , Humanos , Laparoscopia/métodos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas comprise a class of rare tumors that can be associated with symptoms of hormone overproduction. Five distinct clinical endocrinopathies are associated with neuroendocrine tumors; however, most of these tumors remain asymptomatic and follow an indolent course. Complete surgical resection offers the only hope for cure, but understanding the basic biology of the tumors has advanced the medical management in metastatic disease. Surgical resection of hepatic metastases offers survival advantage and should be performed when feasible. Although hepatic artery embolization is currently the preferred mode of nonsurgical palliation for pain and hormonal symptoms, other modalities may play a role in metastatic disease.
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Carcinoma Neuroendócrino/cirurgia , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/cirurgia , Antineoplásicos Alquilantes/uso terapêutico , Carcinoma Neuroendócrino/diagnóstico , Carcinoma Neuroendócrino/patologia , Ablação por Cateter , Quimioembolização Terapêutica , Terapia Combinada , Dacarbazina/uso terapêutico , Gastrinoma/diagnóstico , Gastrinoma/tratamento farmacológico , Gastrinoma/cirurgia , Humanos , Insulinoma/diagnóstico , Insulinoma/cirurgia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/secundário , Octreotida/uso terapêutico , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/patologia , Somatostatina/análogos & derivados , Vipoma/diagnóstico , Vipoma/tratamento farmacológicoAssuntos
Coagulação Sanguínea/fisiologia , Fármacos Hematológicos/farmacologia , Ferimentos e Lesões/sangue , Ferimentos e Lesões/terapia , Coagulação Sanguínea/efeitos dos fármacos , Doenças Cardiovasculares/complicações , Doenças Cardiovasculares/fisiopatologia , Doenças Cardiovasculares/prevenção & controle , Fármacos Hematológicos/uso terapêutico , Humanos , Ferimentos e Lesões/complicaçõesRESUMO
Toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (TENS) is a rare, life-threatening medical emergency typically associated with recent drug exposure. Although several theories exist, recent insight has implicated the innate immune system as a significant contributor to the initiation and propagation of this devastating reaction. Standard therapies including transfer to specialized burn units, nutritional support, and protection from infection, remain the mainstay in the treatment of TENS. While alternative treatment strategies have been pursued and reported, there remains no published data that convincingly supports these further interventions. Given the rare nature of this syndrome, multi-institutional studies will be necessary and essential in improving the understanding and treatment of TENS.