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PURPOSE: Previous studies have shown an association of sarcopenia with adverse short- and long-term outcomes in multiple gastrointestinal cancer types. We aimed to investigate the prognostic value of sarcopenia on the postoperative outcomes and survival rates of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS: A systematic literature search was performed using the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases. We included studies that compared postoperative outcomes or survival rates in sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic patients with CRC. RESULTS: A total of 44 observational studies, comprising 18,891 patients, were included. The pooled prevalence of sarcopenia was 37% (n = 7009). The pooled analysis revealed an association between sarcopenia and higher risk of total postoperative complications (23 studies, OR = 1.84; 95% CI 1.35-2.49), postoperative severe complications (OR = 1.72; 95% CI 1.10-2.68), postoperative mortality (OR = 3.21; 95% CI 2.01-5.11), postoperative infections (OR = 1.40; 95% CI 1.12-1.76), postoperative cardiopulmonary complications (OR = 2.92; 95% CI 1.96-4.37), and prolonged length of stay (MD = 0.77; 95% CI 0.44-1.11) after colorectal cancer surgery. However, anastomotic leakage showed comparable occurrence between sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic patients (OR = 0.99; 95% CI 0.72 to 1.36). Regarding survival outcomes, sarcopenic patients had significantly shorter overall survival (25 studies, HR = 1.83; 95% CI = 1.57-2.14), disease-free survival (HR = 1.55; 95% CI = 1.29-1.88), and cancer-specific survival (HR = 1.77; 95% CI 1.40-2.23) as compared with non-sarcopenic patients. CONCLUSION: Among patients with colorectal cancer, sarcopenia is a strong predictor of increased postoperative complications and worse survival outcomes.
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Neoplasias Colorretais , Sarcopenia , Fístula Anastomótica , Neoplasias Colorretais/complicações , Neoplasias Colorretais/cirurgia , Humanos , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Prognóstico , Sarcopenia/complicações , Taxa de SobrevidaRESUMO
PURPOSE: Temperature-controlled radiofrequency (RF) energy delivery to the sphincter complex has been proposed as an option for those patients not susceptible to a major surgical procedure for fecal incontinence (FI). The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term (15 years) functional outcomes obtained after RF procedure for FI. METHODS: This was a retrospective analysis of our prospectively collected database of patients that underwent RF procedure for FI. Primary outcomes measured were the Cleveland Clinic Florida Fecal Incontinence scale (CCF-FI), Fecal Incontinence-related Quality of Life Score (FIQLS), the 36-Item Short Form survey (SF-36), endoanal ultrasound, and anorectal manometry. Evaluations were compared at baseline and at 15 years of follow-up. RESULTS: Ten patients were followed up 15 years after RF procedure. There was no significant improvement in the CCF-FI score (13.8 vs. 12.4, p = 0.24). No significant changes in the FIQLS were observed including lifestyle (2.39 vs. 2.13, p = 0.23), coping (1.91 vs. 1.92, p = 0.96), and embarrassment (1.66 vs. 1.86; p = 0.43). However, significant worsening was found in the depression category (2.47 vs. 1.60, p = 0.001). The SF-36 showed significant worsening in the mental (36.7 vs. 25.8, p < 0.001), physical (53.1 vs. 41.4, p = 0.01), and social functions (50.9 vs. 31.25, p = 0.001). Anorectal manometry and endoanal ultrasound showed no significant changes. No complications were found in the long-term follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Radiofrequency procedure for fecal incontinence did not maintain its efficacy during long-term follow-up.
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Incontinência Fecal/terapia , Terapia por Radiofrequência , Idoso , Incontinência Fecal/fisiopatologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Manometria , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Qualidade de Vida , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Clostridium difficile is an increasingly common source of in-patient morbidity and mortality. We aim to assess the effects of diverting loop ileostomy (DLI) versus total abdominal colectomy (TAC) for Clostridium difficile colitis (CDC), in terms of mortality and morbidity. METHODS: Systematic literature search was performed using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases for randomized and non-randomized studies comparing DLI and TAC for fulminant CDC. Meta-analysis was carried out for mortality and postoperative complications. RESULTS: Five non-randomized studies qualified for inclusion in the quantitative synthesis. In total, 3683 patients were allocated to DLI (n = 733) or TAC (n = 2950). The overall mortality was equivalent (OR 0.73; 95% CI 0.45-1.20; P = 0.22). Regarding secondary outcomes, the pooled analysis revealed the following equivalent rates of postoperative events: thromboembolism (OR 0.45; 95% CI 0.14-1.43; P = 0.18), acute renal failure (OR 1.71; 95% CI 0.91-3.23; P = 0.10), surgical site infection (OR 0.95; 95% CI 0.11-8.59; P = 0.97), pneumonia (OR 0.98; 95% CI 0.36-2.66; P = 0.97), urinary tract infection (OR 0.81; 95% CI 0.26-2.52; P = 0.72), and reoperation (OR 0.95; 95% CI 0.50-1.82; P = 0.78). The ostomy reversal rate was significantly higher in DLI (OR 12.55; 95% CI 3.31-47.55; P = 0.0002). CONCLUSIONS: The overall morbidity and mortality rates between DLI and TAC for the treatment of CDC seemed to be equivalent. Evidence from a randomized controlled trial is needed to clarify the timing and understand the impact of DLI for CDC.
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Colectomia/métodos , Enterocolite Pseudomembranosa/mortalidade , Enterocolite Pseudomembranosa/cirurgia , Ileostomia/métodos , HumanosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The implementation of quality-of-care indicators aiming to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes has been previously described by Cancer Care Ontario. The aim of this study was to assess the quality-of-care indicators in CRC at a referral centre in a developing country and to determine whether improvement occurred over time. METHODS: We performed a retrospective study of our prospectively collected database of patients after CRC surgery from 2001 to 2016. We excluded patients who underwent local transanal excision, pelvic exenteration or palliative procedures. We evaluated trends over time using the Cochran-Armitage test for trend. RESULTS: A total of 343 patients underwent surgical resection of CRC over the study period. There was improvement of the following indicators over time: the proportion of patients detected by screening (p = 0.03), the proportion of patients with preoperative liver imaging (p = 0.001), the proportion of patients with stage II or III rectal cancer who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy (p = 0.03), the proportion of patients with pathology reports that indicated the number of lymph nodes examined and the number of positive nodes (p = 0.001), and the proportion of patients with pathology reports describing the details on margin status (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: This study showed the feasibility of applying the Cancer Care Ontario indicators for evaluating outcomes in CRC treatment at a single centre in a developing country. Although there was an improvement of some of the quality-of-care indicators over time, policies and interventions must be implemented to improve the fulfillment of all indicators.
CONTEXTE: Action Cancer Ontario a déjà décrit l'application d'indicateurs de la qualité des soins dans le but d'améliorer l'issue du cancer colorectal (CCR). Le but de cette étude était d'évaluer les indicateurs de la qualité de soins pour le CCR dans un centre de référence d'un pays en voie de développement et de déterminer si des améliorations ont pu être observées avec le temps. MÉTHODES: Nous avons procédé à une étude rétrospective de notre base de données recueillies prospectivement auprès de patients ayant subi une chirurgie pour CCR entre 2001 et 2016. Nous avons exclu les patients qui ont subi une exérèse transanale locale, une exentération pelvienne ou des traitements palliatifs. Nous avons évalué les tendances au fil du temps à l'aide du test CochranArmitage pour dégager les tendances. RÉSULTATS: En tout, 343 patients ont subi une résection chirurgicale de CCR au cours de la période de l'étude. On a noté une amélioration des indicateurs suivants au fil du temps : proportion de patients ayant subi un dépistage (p = 0,03), proportion de patients ayant subi des épreuves d'imagerie hépatique préopératoires (p = 0,001), proportion de patients atteints d'un cancer rectal de stade II ou III ayant reçu une chimiothérapie néoadjuvante (p = 0,03), proportion de patients dont les rapports d'anatomopathologie indiquaient le nombre de ganglions lymphatiques examinés et le nombre de ganglions positifs (p = 0,001) et proportion de patients dont les rapports d'anatomopathologie décrivaient le statut des marges (p = 0,001). CONCLUSION: Cette étude a démontré l'applicabilité des indicateurs d'Action Cancer Ontario pour évaluer les résultats du traitement pour CCR dans un seul centre d'un pays en voie de développement. Même si certains des indicateurs de la qualité des soins se sont améliorés au fil du temps, il faut appliquer des politiques et des interventions pour améliorer tous les indicateurs.
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Neoplasias Colorretais/cirurgia , Países em Desenvolvimento , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/epidemiologia , Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde/métodos , Indicadores de Qualidade em Assistência à Saúde/organização & administração , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Neoplasias Colorretais/mortalidade , Estudos de Viabilidade , Feminino , Seguimentos , Implementação de Plano de Saúde/organização & administração , Implementação de Plano de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Estimativa de Kaplan-Meier , Masculino , México , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/prevenção & controle , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Indicadores de Qualidade em Assistência à Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Centros de Atenção Terciária/organização & administração , Centros de Atenção Terciária/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
PURPOSE: Ambulatory laparoscopic appendectomy has gained popularity due to the improved understanding of patient selection criteria, the application of enhanced recovery pathways, and the potential for improving healthcare resource utilization. The aim of the review was to compare the morbidity and readmission rates between ambulatory and conventional laparoscopic appendectomy (LA). METHODS: A systematic search was undertaken using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science. Studies from 2014 to 2018, on adult patients undergoing ambulatory LA, were considered. Meta-analyses were conducted to pool the total number of complications and readmission events in the ambulatory and conventional groups. RESULTS: A total of 5 studies met our inclusion criteria accounting for 7079 total of patients with acute appendicitis treated by ambulatory LA and 6370 patients treated by conventional LA. We included four observational studies (two prospective and two retrospective) and one randomized controlled trial. Length of stay was significantly lower in the ambulatory group (mean difference = - 15.63 h, 95% CI = - 21.78 to - 9.49, P = < 0.00001). The relative risk (RR) of reoperation was 0.49 (95% CI = 0.12-1.95, P = 0.31). The results demonstrated a pooled RR of overall morbidity of 0.79 (95% CI = 0.65-0.97, P = 0.02) and a pooled RR of readmission of 0.72 (95% CI = 0.59-0.88, P = 0.002), both results favoring the ambulatory LA group. CONCLUSION: There is a lack of high-quality comparative studies making conclusive recommendations not possible at this time. Based on current data, ambulatory LA may be safe and feasible as compared with conventional LA.
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Assistência Ambulatorial , Apendicectomia , Laparoscopia , Humanos , Morbidade , Viés de Publicação , Risco , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Previous observational studies have demonstrated the safety of discharging patients after laparoscopic appendectomy within the same day without hospitalization. The application of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guidelines has resulted in shorter length of stay, fewer complications, and reduction in medical costs. The aim of this study was to investigate if ERAS protocol implementation in patients with acute uncomplicated appendicitis decreases the length of stay enough to allow for ambulatory laparoscopic appendectomy. METHODS: In this prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial, 108 patients were randomized into two groups: laparoscopic appendectomy with ERAS (LA-E) or laparoscopic appendectomy with conventional care (LA-C). The primary endpoint was postoperative length of stay. The secondary end points were time to resume diet, postoperative pain, postoperative complications, re-admission rate, and reoperation rate. RESULTS: From January 2016 through May 2017, 50 patients in the LA-E group and 58 in the LA-C were analyzed. There were no significant differences in preoperative data. Regarding the primary end point of the study, the ERAS protocol significantly reduced the postoperative length of stay with a mean of 9.7 h (SD: 3.1) versus 23.2 h (SD: 6.8) in the conventional group (p < 0.001). The ERAS protocol allowed ambulatory management in 90% of the patients included in this group. There was a significant reduction in time to resume diet (110 vs. 360 min, p < 0.001) and less moderate-severe postoperative pain (28 vs. 62.1%, p < 0.001) in the LA-E versus LA-C group. The rate of complications, readmissions, and reoperations were comparable in both groups (p = 0.772). CONCLUSIONS: ERAS implementation was associated with a significantly shorter length of stay, allowing for the ambulatory management of this group of patients. Ambulatory laparoscopic appendectomy is safe and feasible with similar rates of morbidity and readmissions compared with conventional care.
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Ambulatórios/métodos , Apendicectomia/métodos , Apendicite/cirurgia , Recuperação Pós-Cirúrgica Melhorada/normas , Laparoscopia/métodos , Tempo de Internação/estatística & dados numéricos , Doença Aguda , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Apendicite/reabilitação , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
PURPOSE: Neutropenic enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe complication of neutropenia. NEC is characterized by segmental ulceration, intramural inflammation, and necrosis. Factors present in patients who underwent colectomy have never been studied. The present study aimed to describe the clinical factors present in patients who underwent emergent colectomy for the treatment of neutropenic enterocolitis. METHODS: Patients admitted with neutropenic enterocolitis from November 2009 to May 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine clinical factors associated with emergent colectomy. RESULTS: Thirty-nine patients with NEC were identified. All patients had a hematological disorder. Medical treatment was the only management in 30 (76.9%) patients, and 9 (23.1%) patients underwent colectomy. No differences were found between the treatment groups regarding sex, age, or comorbidities. Patients were more likely to undergo colectomy if they developed abdominal distention (OR = 12, p = 0.027), hemodynamic failure (OR = 6, p = 0.042), respiratory failure (OR = 17.5, p = 0.002), multi-organic failure (OR = 9.6, p = 0.012), and if they required ICU admission (OR = 11.5, p = 0.007). Respiratory failure was the only independent risk factor for colectomy in multivariable analysis. In-hospital mortality for the medical and surgical treatment groups was 13.3% (n = 4) and 44.4% (n = 4), respectively (p = 0.043). CONCLUSIONS: In our study, most NEC patients were treated conservatively. Patients were more likely to undergo colectomy if they developed organ failures or required ICU admission. Early surgical consultation is suggested in all patients with NEC.
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Colectomia/métodos , Enterocolite Neutropênica/cirurgia , Adulto , Idoso , Colectomia/mortalidade , Emergências , Enterocolite Neutropênica/mortalidade , Feminino , Mortalidade Hospitalar , Humanos , Masculino , México , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System has positioned itself as a tool that improves the ergonomics of the surgeon, facilitating dissection in confined spaces and enhancing the surgeon's skills. The technical aspects for successful bile duct repair are well-vascularized ducts, tension-free anastomosis, and complete drainage of hepatic segments, and all are achievable with robotic-assisted approach. METHODS: This was a retrospective study of our prospectively collected database of patients with iatrogenic bile duct injury who underwent robotic-assisted Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy. Pre-, intra-, and short-term postoperative data were analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 30 consecutive patients were included. The median age was 46.5 years and 76.7% were female. Neo-confluences with section of hepatic segment IV were performed in 7 patients (those classified as Strasberg E4). In the remaining 23, a Hepp-Couinaud anastomosis was built. There were no intraoperative complications, the median estimated blood loss was 100 mL, and the median operative time was 245 min. No conversion was needed. The median length of stay was 6 days and the median length of follow-up was 8 months. The overall morbidity rate was 23.3%. Two patients presented hepaticojejunostomy leak. No mortality was registered. CONCLUSION: Robotic surgery is feasible and can be safely performed, with acceptable short-term results, in bile duct injury repair providing the advantages of minimally invasive surgery. Further studies with larger number of cases and longer follow-up are needed to establish the role of robotic assisted approaches in the reconstruction of BDI.
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Anastomose em-Y de Roux , Ductos Biliares/lesões , Ductos Biliares/cirurgia , Complicações Intraoperatórias/cirurgia , Jejunostomia , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos , Adulto , Colecistectomia/efeitos adversos , Feminino , Humanos , Complicações Intraoperatórias/etiologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Today's options for biliary bypass procedures, for difficult choledocholithiasis, range from open surgery to laparo-endoscopic hybrid procedures. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of patients with difficult choledocholithiasis treated with laparoscopic choledochoduodenostomy. METHODS: We performed a prospective observational study from March 2011 to June 2016. We included patients with difficult common bile duct stones (recurrent or unresolved by ERCP) in which a biliary bypass procedure was required. We performed a laparoscopic bile duct exploration with choledochoduodenostomy and intraoperative cholangioscopy. RESULTS: A total of 19 patients were included. We found female predominance (78.9%), advanced mean age (72.4±12 years) and multiple comorbidities. Most patients with previous episodes of choledocholitiasis or cholangitis, mode 1 (min-max: 1-7). Mean common bile duct diameter 24.9±7mm. Mean operative time 218.5±74min, estimated blood loss 150 (30-600)mL, resume of oral intake 3.2±1 days, postoperative length of stay 4.9±2 days. We found a median of 18 (12-32) months of follow-up. All patients with normalization of liver enzymes during follow-up. One patient presented with sump syndrome and one patient died due to nosocomial pneumonia. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic choledochoduodenostomy with intraoperative cholangioscopy seems to be safe and effective treatment for patients with difficult common bile duct stones no resolved by endoscopic procedures. This procedure is a good option for patients with advanced age and multiple comorbidities. We offer all the advantages of minimally invasive surgery to these patients.
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Coledocolitíase/cirurgia , Coledocostomia/métodos , Laparoscopia , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Estudos Prospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Anatomical variations of the biliary tree pose diagnostic and treatment challenges. While most are harmless and often discovered incidentally during procedures, some can lead to clinical issues and biliary complications, making knowledge of these variants crucial to prevent surgical mishaps. Here, we present an unusual and clinically significant case. A 61-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with epigastric pain and diagnosis of pancreatitis of biliary origin and intermediate risk of choledocholithiasis. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) reported hepatolithiasis and choledocholithiasis, whereas endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography showed cystic drain of the right hepatic duct. One month later the patient presented again to the emergency room with increasing abdominal pain and a computed tomography that demonstrated the presence of hepatic abscess and acute cholecystitis. The patient underwent percutaneous drain abscess and a subtotal laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Biliary anatomical variants present challenges on the diagnostic investigations, interventional and surgical procedures, understanding the possible complications is essential.
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BACKGROUND: There are limited data about the perioperative outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients that needed emergency general surgery. The aim of the present study was to describe the perioperative outcomes and mortality of patients with COVID-19 who underwent emergency surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODs: Retrospective study of COVID-19 patients symptomatic versus asymptomatic from March 2020 to February 2022 that needed an emergency surgery in a national referral hospital. RESULTS: Forty-four patients were included in this study. Patients with symptomatic COVID-19 have higher ICU admissions and prolonged length of stay (LOS) as compared with asymptomatic COVID-19 patients. The 90-day survival probability of the entire cohort was 70.1% (60.3-79.9) and was significantly lower in patients with COVID-19 symptomatic 63.4% (50.5-76.2). The cut-off preoperative values for the prediction of mortality: Ferritin ≥ 438.5 ng/mL (Area under the curve [AUC] = 0.908), C-reactive protein (CRP) ≥ 12.5 mg/dL (AUC = 0.715), leukocyte ≥ 13.8 × 103/mL (AUC = 0.706), and albumin ≤ 2.78 g/dL (AUC = 704). Furthermore, a cut-off value of CRP of ≥ 12.5 mg/dL yielded an accuracy of 82.9% for the prediction of postoperative complications (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Patients with symptomatic COVID-19 who needed emergency surgery have higher ICU admissions, prolonged LOS, and decreased 90-day survival as compared with asymptomatic COVID-19 patients. Preoperative ferritin, CRP, leukocytes, and albumin could be used as predictors of mortality.
ANTECEDENTES: Hay datos limitados sobre los pacientes con COVID-19 que necesitaron cirugía de emergencia. El objetivo del presente estudio fue describir los resultados perioperatorios y la mortalidad de pacientes con COVID-19 que se sometieron a cirugía de emergencia. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes con COVID-19 sintomáticos vs. asintomáticos de marzo 2020 a febrero 2022 que requirieron cirugía de emergencia en un Hospital de Referencia Nacional. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 44 pacientes. Los pacientes con COVID-19 sintomático tienen más admisiones en la UCI y estancia hospitalaria prolongada en comparación con los pacientes con COVID-19 asintomático. La supervivencia a 90 días de la cohorte fue del 70,1% (60,3-79,9) y fue menor en los pacientes con COVID-19 sintomáticos del 63.4% (50.5-76.2). Los valores preoperatorios para la predicción de mortalidad: ferritina ≥ 438.5 ng/mL (AUC = 0.908), PCR ≥ 12.5 mg/dL (AUC = 0.715), leucocitos ≥ 13.8 × 103/mL (AUC = 0.706) y albúmina ≤ 2.78 g/dl (AUC = 704). La PCR de ≥ 12.5 mg/dL tiene una precisión del 82.9% para la predicción de complicaciones posoperatorias (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIÓN: Los pacientes con COVID-19 sintomático tienen más admisiones en la UCI, estancia hospitalaria prolongada y menor supervivencia en comparación con los pacientes con COVID-19 asintomáticos. La ferritina, PCR, leucocitos y albúmina preoperatoria pueden utilizarse como predictores de mortalidad.
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COVID-19 , Humanos , COVID-19/complicações , Estudos Retrospectivos , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Proteína C-Reativa/análiseRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to determine the socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) presentation at our institution. METHODS: From January 2009 to January 2018, patients that underwent CRC surgery at our institution were included and retrospectively analyzed. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to determine independent risk factors for presenting with advanced CRC. RESULTS: A total of 277 patients were included, 53.5% presented with advanced CRC. The multivariate analysis identified that living in a rural area (odds ratio [OR] = 5.25; 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 2.27-12-10; p < 0.001), weight loss (OR = 2.33; 95% CI: 1.35-4.09; p = 0.002), needing emergency surgery (OR = 4.68; 95% CI: 1.25-17.49; p = 0.022), location in the rectum in comparison with colon (OR = 2.66; 95% CI: 1.44-4.91; p = 0.002), and location in the mid rectum (OR = 6.10; 95% CI: 2.31-16.12; p < 0.001) were associated with higher odds of advanced CRC stage at presentation. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with lower socioeconomic status, with symptoms, and needing emergency surgery were associated with advanced CRC stage at presentation. Special interventions to improve access to care in this population should be planned to enhance CRC outcomes.
INTRODUCCIÓN: El objetivo del presente estudio es determinar los factores socioeconómicos y demográficos asociados con la presentación de cáncer colorrectal (CCR) en etapas avanzadas en nuestra institución. MÉTODOS: De Enero 2009 a Enero 2018, aquellos pacientes operados por CCR fueron incluidos y analizados de forma retrospectiva. Se realizó análisis de regresión logística para determinar los factores de riesgo independientes para presentar CCR avanzado. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron un total de 277 pacientes, de los cuales 53.5% se diagnosticaron con CCR avanzado. En el análisis multivariable: vivienda en zona rural (OR = 5.25; 95% CI: 2.27-12-10; p < 0.001), pérdida de peso (OR = 2.33; 95% CI: 1.35-4.09; p = 0.002), necesidad de cirugía de urgencia (OR = 4.68; 95% CI: 1.25-17.49; p = 0.022), tumores en recto (OR = 2.66; 95% CI: 1.44-4.91; p = 0.002), fueron factores asociados a mayor probabilidad de presentación avanzada del CCR. CONCLUSIONES: Pacientes con nivel socioeconómico bajo, aquellos que acuden sintomáticos, y los que requieren de inicio cirugía de urgencia, fueron factores asociados a presentaciones avanzadas de CCR. Se requieren intervenciones especiales para mejorar el acceso a un diagnóstico temprano y oportuno en estos grupos poblacionales.
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Neoplasias Colorretais , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Neoplasias Colorretais/epidemiologia , Neoplasias Colorretais/cirurgia , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Reto , DemografiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Research concerning postoperative outcomes of confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients revealed unfavorable postoperative results with increased morbidity, pulmonary complications and mortality. Case reports have suggested that COVID-19 is associated with more aggressive presentation of acute cholecystitis. The aim of the present study is to describe the perioperative assessment and postoperative outcomes of ten patients with confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection with concomitant acute cholecystitis who underwent cholecystectomy. CASE SUMMARY: We report a total of 10 SARS-CoV-2 positive patients with concomitant acute cholecystitis that underwent cholecystectomy. Six patients were males, the mean age was 47.1 years. Nine patients had moderate acute cholecystitis, and one patient had severe acute cholecystitis. All patients were treated with urgent/early laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Regarding the Parkland grading scale, two patients received a Parkland grade of 3, two patients received a Parkland grade of 4, and six patients received a Parkland grade of 5. Eight patients required a bail-out procedure. Four patients developed biliary leakage and required endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with biliary sphincterotomy. After surgery, five patients developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and required intensive care unit (ICU) admission. One patient died after cholecystectomy due to ARDS complications. The mean total length of stay (LOS) was 18.2 d. The histopathology demonstrated transmural necrosis (n = 5), vessel obliteration with ischemia (n = 3), perforation (n = 3), and acute peritonitis (n = 10). CONCLUSION: COVID-19 patients with acute cholecystitis had difficult cholecystectomies, high rates of ICU admission, and a prolonged LOS.
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to analyze the evidence regarding open versus laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of diverticular colovesical fistula (CVF) in terms of perioperative outcomes. METHODS: A systematic review was performed using PubMed, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases for studies comparing laparoscopic versus open surgery for CVF. We pooled odds ratios (OR) and mean differences (MD) using random or fixed effects models. RESULTS: Five non-randomized studies with 227 patients met the inclusion criteria. All were retrospective studies, published between 2014 and 2020. For laparoscopic surgery, the pooled rate for conversion to laparotomy was 36%. Laparoscopic and open procedures required similar operative time (MD: -11.62; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -51.41 to 28.16). No difference was found in terms of stoma rates between laparoscopic and open surgery (OR: 1.12; 95% CI 0.44-2.86). Overall, the rate of total postoperative complications was lower in the laparoscopic group (OR: 0.55; 95% CI: 0.30-0.99). The pooled analysis showed equivalent rates of anastomotic leaks (OR: 0.61; 95% CI 0.15-2.45), surgical site infections (OR: 0.44; 95% CI 0.19-1.01), and mortality (OR: 0.18; 95% CI 0.03-1.15). The length of stay was significantly reduced with laparoscopic surgery (MD: -2.89; 95% CI -4.20 to -1.58). CONCLUSION: Among patients with CVF, the laparoscopic approach appears to have shorter hospital length of stay, with no differences in anastomotic leaks, surgical site infections, stoma rates, and mortality, when compared with open surgery.
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Fístula Intestinal , Laparoscopia , Colectomia , Humanos , Fístula Intestinal/etiologia , Fístula Intestinal/cirurgia , Tempo de Internação , Duração da Cirurgia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been shown to be associated with poor prognosis in numerous solid malignancies. Here, we quantify the prognostic value of NLR in rectal cancer patients undergoing curative-intent surgery, and compare it with platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR). METHODS: A comprehensive search of several electronic databases was performed through January 2021, to identify studies evaluating the prognostic impact of pretreatment NLR in patients undergoing curative rectal cancer resection. The endpoints were overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), and clinicopathologic parameters. The pooled hazard ratio (HR) or odds ratio with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. RESULTS: Thirty-one studies comprising 7553 patients were assessed. All studies evaluated NLR; thirteen and six evaluated PLR and LMR, respectively. High NLR was associated with worse OS (HR 1.92, 95% CI 1.60-2.30, P < 0.001) and DFS (HR 1.83, 95% CI 1.51-2.22, P < 0.001), and the results were consistent in all subgroup analyses by treatment modality, tumor stage, study location, and NLR cut-off value, except for the subgroups limited to cohorts with cut-off value ≥ 4. The size of effect of NLR on OS and DFS was greater than that of PLR, and similar to that of LMR. Finally, high NLR was associated with lower rate of pathologic complete response. CONCLUSIONS: In the setting of curative rectal cancer resection, pretreatment NLR correlates with tumor response to neoadjuvant therapy, and along with LMR, is a robust predictor of poorer prognosis. These biomarkers may thus help risk-stratify patients for individualized treatments and enhanced surveillance.
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Contagem de Linfócitos , Neutrófilos , Protectomia , Neoplasias Retais/sangue , Neoplasias Retais/cirurgia , Humanos , Contagem de Plaquetas , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Prognóstico , Neoplasias Retais/mortalidadeRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Patients with compromised appendix base constitute a subgroup of patients with complicated appendicitis, and there is few available information. OBJECTIVE: To study the frequency of stump leaks and fistulae in patients with complicated appendicitis with compromised stump. METHOD: This is an observational, retrospective study of patients that underwent laparoscopic appendectomy with compromised appendix stump. RESULTS: From 2015 to 2019, 158 patients with complicated appendicitis were operated, of them 54 had compromised base or stump. There were 66.7% men, with a mean age of 38.7 years. For stump closure, a simple knot was employed in 57.4%, and in 42.6% an invaginated suture was employed. Regarding complications, 16.7% developed intraabdominal abscess, 7.4% ileus and 7.4% had wound infection. We found one stump leak and one stump fistula. The mean length of stay was 5.4 days (range: 1-20). There were 5 reoperations, 4 for abscess drainage and 1 for stump leak. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with acute complicated appendicitis with compromised appendicular base, laparoscopic surgery either with simple knot or with invaginated suture resulted in low frequency of stump leaks and fistula.
ANTECEDENTES: Los pacientes con base apendicular comprometida constituyen un subgrupo de pacientes con apendicitis complicada y existe poca información al respecto. OBJETIVO: Conocer la frecuencia de fístulas y fugas fecales en pacientes con apendicitis complicada con base apendicular comprometida. MÉTODO: Se trata de un estudio observacional, retrospectivo y transversal de pacientes operados de apendicectomía laparoscópica con base apendicular comprometida. RESULTADOS: De 2015 a 2019 se encontraron 158 casos de apendicitis complicada, de los cuales 54 tenían la base apendicular comprometida. Hubo predominio de varones (66.7%) y la edad media fue de 38.7 años. En el 57.4% de los casos se realizó un nudo simple y en el 42.6% un punto transfictivo con invaginación del muñón. En relación con las complicaciones, el 16.7% desarrollaron abscesos intraabdominales, el 7.4% íleo y el 7.4% infección de herida. Hubo un paciente con fuga del muñón y un paciente con fístula cecal. El tiempo medio de estancia hospitalaria fue de 5.4 días (rango: 1-20). Se realizaron cinco reintervenciones: cuatro para drenaje de absceso intraabdominal y una por fuga del muñón. CONCLUSIONES: En los pacientes con base apendicular comprometida, el manejo laparoscópico con ligadura simple o con punto transfictivo resulta en una baja frecuencia de fuga y fístula del muñón apendicular.
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Apendicite , Apêndice , Laparoscopia , Adulto , Apendicectomia , Apendicite/complicações , Apendicite/cirurgia , Apêndice/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) after emergency presentation is associated with a worse prognosis. AIM: The aim of the study was to determine the sociodemographic factors related with emergency CRC surgery at our institution. METHODS: From January 2009 to December 2017, patients that underwent CRC surgery at our institution were included in the study. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to determine the effect of the potential risk factors on the rate of emergency surgery. RESULTS: A total of 247 patients underwent CRC surgery at our institution. The rate of emergency surgery was 7.7%. On univariate analysis, patients without a family history of cancer (odds ratio [OR]: 4.95), living in a rural area (OR: 3.7), and late clinical cancer stage (OR: 5.06) were associated with emergent surgery. Mid-income status was a protective factor for emergency surgery (OR: 0.14, p = 0.003). On multivariate analysis, late clinical cancer stage (OR: 4.41, 95% CI 1.21-16.05, p = 0.024) and mid-income economic status (OR: 0.41, 95% CI 0.04-0.55, p = 0.004) were identified as independent risk factors for emergency surgery. CONCLUSION: Social, economic, and demographic factors were identified as predictors for emergent CRC surgery.
ANTECEDENTES: El diagnóstico de cáncer colorrectal (CCR) en el contexto de urgencia está asociado a un mal pronóstico. OBJETIVO: Determinar los factores sociodemográficos asociados a cirugía de urgencia en el CCR en nuestra institución. MÉTODO: De enero de 2009 a diciembre de 2017 se incluyeron los pacientes operados de CCR y se realizaron análisis univariado y multivariado para determinar los potenciales factores de riesgo. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron en el estudio 247 pacientes operados de CCR. El 7.7% de las cirugías fueron de urgencia. En el análisis univariado, los pacientes sin antecedentes familiares de cáncer (odds ratio [OR]: 4.95), los habitantes de zonas rurales (OR: 3.7) y aquellos en etapas avanzadas del cáncer (OR: 5.06) se asociaron a cirugía de urgencia. Los pacientes con nivel socioeconómico medio tuvieron menos probabilidad de que su cirugía fuera de urgencia (OR: 0.14; p = 0.003). En el análisis multivariado, debutar con una etapa clínica avanzada (OR: 4.41; intervalo de confianza del 95% [IC95%]: 1.21-16.05; p = 0.024) y tener un nivel socioeconómico medio (OR: 0.41; IC95%: 0.04-0.55; p = 0.004) fueron factores independientes para cirugía de urgencia por CCR. CONCLUSIONES: Los factores sociales, económicos y demográficos se encontraron relacionados con la necesidad de cirugía de urgencia por CCR.
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Neoplasias Colorretais , Neoplasias Colorretais/epidemiologia , Neoplasias Colorretais/cirurgia , Emergências , Humanos , México/epidemiologia , Prognóstico , Encaminhamento e Consulta , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer globally and the second cancer in terms of mortality. The prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with CRC ranges between 12%-60%. Sarcopenia comes from the Greek "sarx" for flesh, and "penia" for loss. Sarcopenia is considered a phenomenon of the aging process and precedes the onset of frailty (primary sarcopenia), but sarcopenia may also result from pathogenic mechanisms and that disorder is termed secondary sarcopenia. Sarcopenia diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of low muscle quantity or quality. Three parameters need to be measured: muscle strength, muscle quantity and physical performance. The standard method to evaluate muscle mass is by analyzing the tomographic total cross-sectional area of all muscle groups at the level of lumbar 3rd vertebra. Sarcopenia may negatively impact on the postoperative outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer undergoing surgical resection. It has been described an association between sarcopenia and numerous poor short-term CRC outcomes like increased perioperative mortality, postoperative sepsis, prolonged length of stay, increased cost of care and physical disability. Sarcopenia may also negatively impact on overall survival, disease-free survival, recurrence-free survival, and cancer-specific survival in patients with non-metastatic and metastatic colorectal cancer. Furthermore, patients with sarcopenia seem prone to toxic effects during chemotherapy, requiring dose deescalations or treatment delays, which seems to reduce treatment efficacy. A multimodal approach including nutritional support (dietary intake, high energy, high protein, and omega-3 fatty acids), exercise programs and anabolic-orexigenic agents (ghrelin, anamorelin), could contribute to muscle mass preservation. Addition of sarcopenia screening to the established clinical-pathological scores for patients undergoing oncological treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery) seems to be the next step for the best of care of CRC patients.
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BACKGROUND: Despite the advantages of diverting loop ileostomy construction, it is related to complications. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine the risk factors for complications after loop ileostomy closure. METHODS: Patients who underwent loop ileostomy closure from January 2010 to March 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the effect of the potential risk factors on the rate of each complication. RESULTS: A total of 136 patients underwent reversal. Indications for the initial operation were colorectal cancer (39.7%), diverticulitis (25.7%), idiopathic chronic ulcerative colitis (ICUC) (8.1%), familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) (7.4%), and others (19.1%). Multivariate analysis identified the following risk factors: type of incision (midline laparotomy) (odds ratio [OR] = 6.5) for wound infection; treatment with immunomodulator (OR = 12.5) for anastomotic leak; history of FAP (OR = 9.8) for intestinal obstruction; previous use of immunomodulator (OR = 10.0) and performing reversal through midline incision (OR = 18.9) for reoperation; and ≥ 65 years old (OR = 3.5) for medical complications. The rate of incisional hernia was 11%, and the risk factors were time to closure < 3 months (OR = 6.4) and parastomal hernia (OR = 13.2). CONCLUSIONS: Several patient-related and surgical technique factors should be considered at the time of loop ileostomy closure to reduce post-operative morbidity.
ANTECEDENTES: A pesar de las ventajas de la ileostomía en asa de derivación, múltiples complicaciones se han asociado a su uso. OBJETIVO: Determinar los factores de riesgo para presentar complicaciones tras el cierre de una ileostomía en asa. MÉTODO: Se realizó un análisis retrospectivo de los pacientes sometidos a cierre de ileostomía en asa de enero de 2010 a marzo de 2018. Se determinaron los factores de riesgo utilizando regresión multivariable. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 136 pacientes. Las indicaciones para cirugía fueron cáncer colorrectal (39.7%), diverticulitis (25.7%), colitis ulcerosa crónica idiopática (CUCI) (8.1%), poliposis adenomatosa familiar (PAF) (7.4%) y otras (19.1%). Se identificaron los siguientes factores de riesgo: incisión en línea media (OR: 6.5) para infección de herida; tratamiento inmunomodulador (OR: 12.5) para fuga de anastomosis; antecedente de PAF (OR: 9.8) para oclusión intestinal; tratamiento inmunomodulador (OR: 10) e incisión en línea media (OR: 18.9) para reintervención; y edad ≥ 65 años (OR: 3.5) para complicaciones médicas. La frecuencia de hernia incisional fue del 11%: < 3 meses para el cierre (OR: 6.4) y hernia parastomal (OR: 13.2). CONCLUSIONES: Numerosos factores relacionados con el paciente y con la técnica quirúrgica deben de ser considerados al momento del cierre de la ileostomía en asa para reducir la morbilidad posoperatoria.
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Ileostomia/efeitos adversos , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Análise Multivariada , Cuidados Pós-Operatórios , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Despite the potential benefits of fecal diversion after low pelvic anastomosis in colorectal surgery, diverting loop ileostomy construction is related to significant rates of complications. AIM: To determine potential predictors of high output related complications in patients with diverting loop ileostomy creation after colorectal surgery. METHODS: Patients who underwent open and laparoscopic colorectal surgery requiring a diverting loop ileostomy from January 2010 to March 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. We included patients older than 18 years, who underwent colorectal surgery with primary low pelvic anastomosis, and with the creation of a diverting loop ileostomy, at elective or emergency settings for the treatment of benign or malignant conditions. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the effect of the potential predictors on the rate of high output related complications. The high output related complications were dehydration and acute renal failure that required visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations. RESULTS: Of the 102 patients included in the study, 23.5% (n = 24) suffered high output related complications. In this group of patients at least one visit to the emergency department (mean 1.6), and at least one readmission to the hospital was needed. The factors associated with high-output ileostomy, in the univariate analysis, were: urgent surgical intervention (OR = 2.6; P = 0.047), the development of postoperative complications (OR = 3; P = 0.024), have ulcerative colitis (OR = 4.8; P = 0.017), use of steroids (OR = 4.3; P = 0.010), mean output at discharge greater than 1000 mL/24 h (OR = 3.2; P = 0.016), and use of loperamide at discharge (OR = 2.8; P = 0.032). Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified two independent risk factors for high output related complications: ulcerative colitis [OR = 7.6 (95%CI: 1.81-31.95); P = 0.006], and ileostomy output at discharge ≥ 1000 mL/24 h [OR = 3.3 (1.18-9.37); P = 0.023]. CONCLUSION: In our study, patients with ulcerative colitis and those with an ileostomy output above 1000 mL/24 h at discharge, were at increased risk of high output related complications.