Extracción renal en donante cadáver: revisión sistemática de la técnica quirúrgica / Deceased donor kidney procurement: systematic review of the surgical technique

Introducción El proceso de extracción renal debe ser una técnica estandarizada con el fin de optimizar las unidades renales para su posterior implante. Objetivos Revisión de la literatura disponible sobre el proceso de extracción renal. Material y métodos Revisión narrativa de la evidencia disponible sobre la técnica de extracción renal en paciente cadáver tras una búsqueda de los manuscritos relevantes indexados en PubMed, EMBASE y SciELO escritos en español e inglés. Resultados La extracción renal en paciente cadáver se divide en dos grupos, tras muerte encefálica (donation after brain death [DBD]) y tras muerte cardiaca (donation after circulatory death [DCD]). La extracción renal en DBD suele acompañarse de la extracción de otros órganos abdominales y/o torácicos, lo que requiere coordinación quirúrgica multidisciplinar. Durante el proceso de extracción debe asegurarse que los pedículos vasculares renales se mantienen íntegros para su posterior implante y disminuir el tiempo de isquemia. Conclusiones La ejecución adecuada y el perfecto conocimiento de la técnica quirúrgica de extracción y de la anatomía, permite disminuir el índice de pérdidas de injertos relacionados con una incorrecta extracción (AU)

Introduction Kidney procurement procedure must be carried out following a standardized technique in order to optimize kidney grafts for their subsequent implantation. Objectives Review of the available literatura on kidney procurement procedure. Material and methods Narrative review of the available evidence on deceased donor kidney procurement technique after a search of relevant manuscripts indexed in PubMed, EMBASE and Scielo written in English and Spanish. Result Deceased donor kidney procurement can be divided into two groups, donation after brain death (DBD) and donation after circulatory death (DCD). Kidney procurement in DBD frequently includes other chest and/or abdominal organs, requiring multidisciplinary surgical coordination. During the harvesting procedure, the renal vascular pedicle must remain intact for subsequent implantation and reduced ischemia time. Conclusions Adequate execution and perfect knowledge of the technique for surgical removal and anatomy reduces the rate of graft losses associated to inadequate harvesting techniques (AU)

Deceased donor kidney procurement: Systematic review of the surgical technique.

INTRODUCTION: Kidney procurement procedure must be carried out following a standardized technique in order to optimize kidney grafts for their subsequent implantation. OBJECTIVES: Review of the available literature on kidney procurement procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Narrative review of the available evidence on deceased donor kidney procurement technique after a search of relevant manuscripts indexed in PubMed, EMBASE and Scielo written in English and Spanish. RESULTS: Deceased donor kidney procurement can be divided into two groups, donation after brain death (DBD) and donation after circulatory death (DCD). Kidney procurement in DBD frequently includes other chest and/or abdominal organs, requiring multidisciplinary surgical coordination. During the harvesting procedure, the renal vascular pedicle must remain intact for subsequent implantation and reduced ischemia time. CONCLUSIONS: Adequate execution and perfect knowledge of the technique for surgical removal and anatomy reduces the rate of graft losses associated to inadequate harvesting techniques.

Influence of double J stent in the complications of ureterovesical anastomosis during kidney transplantation.

INTRODUCTION: Complications arising from ureterovesical anastomosis in kidney transplantation have an important influence on the success of the procedure. The most serious and frequent complications are fistula and stenosis of the ureterovesical junction. The placement of double J stents in anastomosis is currently recommended to reduce these complications. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to evaluate whether the placement of a DJ stent affects complications of anastomosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 697 patients treated with cadaveric donor renal transplant in our center from 1999 to 2018 was performed. Results were compared according to double J stent placement and the surgical technique employed for anastomosis. RESULTS: Transplantation was performed without DJ placement in 51.7% of the patients, compared to 48.3% who were treated with DJ stent placement. The most commonly used technique was Lich-Gregoir. Ureterovesical fistula occurred in 5% of cases, and ureterovesical stenosis in 4.2%. DJ stent behaved as a protective factor for ureterovesical fistula but did not significantly influence the development of stenosis. The Taguchi technique greatly increased the risk of developing both ureterovesical fistula and stenosis. The incidence of stenosis and fistula was significantly higher when the Taguchi technique was combined with no DJ stent placement. CONCLUSION: DJ stent placement acts as a protective factor for ureterovesical stenosis complications. The results of our study seem to agree with current literature.

Influencia del catéter doble J en las complicaciones de la anastomosis vesicoureteral realizada durante el trasplante renal / Influence of double J stent in the complications of ureterovesical anastomosis during kidney transplantation

Introducción: Las complicaciones surgidas de la anastomosis vesicoureteral en el trasplante renal influyen de forma importante en el éxito del trasplante; siendo las más graves y frecuentes la fístula y la estenosis de la unión ureterovesical. Actualmente se recomienda la colocación de catéteres doble J en esta anastomosis para reducir estas complicaciones.Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio es evaluar si la colocación de un CDJ influye en las complicaciones de esta anastomosis.Material y métodosSe ha realizado un análisis retrospectivo de 697 pacientes tratados con trasplante renal de donante cadáver en nuestro centro desde 1999 hasta 2018; y se ha comparado los resultados en función del uso o no de catéter doble J y la técnica quirúrgica realizada en la anastomosis.Resultados: En el 51,7% de los pacientes no se colocó CDJ; frente a un 48,3% en los que sí se colocó. La técnica más utilizada fue Lich-Gregoir. Se produjo fístula ureterovesical en un 5% de casos, y estenosis ureterovesical en un 4,2%. El CDJ se comportó como factor protector de fístula ureterovesical, pero no influyó significativamente en el desarrollo de estenosis. La técnica de Taguchi multiplicó el riesgo de desarrollar tanto fístula como estenosis ureterovesical. La incidencia de estenosis y de fístula fue significativamente mayor al combinar la técnica de Taguchi con la ausencia de catéter.Conclusión: El CDJ actúa como factor protector para las complicaciones de la estenosis ureterovesical. Los resultados de nuestro estudio parecen ir en concordancia con la literatura actual. (AU)

Introduction: Complications arising from ureterovesical anastomosis in kidney transplantation have an important influence on the success of the procedure. The most serious and frequent complications are fistula and stenosis of the ureterovesical junction. The placement of double J stents in anastomosis is currently recommended to reduce these complications.Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate whether the placement of a DJ stent affects complications of anastomosis.Material and methodsRetrospective analysis of 697 patients treated with cadaveric donor renal transplant in our center from 1999 to 2018 was performed. Results were compared according to double J stent placement and the surgical technique employed for anastomosis.Results: Transplantation was performed without DJ placement in 51.7% of the patients, compared to 48.3% who were treated with DJ stent placement. The most commonly used technique was Lich-Gregoir. Ureterovesical fistula occurred in 5% of cases, and ureterovesical stenosis in 4.2%. DJ stent behaved as a protective factor for ureterovesical fistula but did not significantly influence the development of stenosis. The Taguchi technique greatly increased the risk of developing both ureterovesical fistula and stenosis. The incidence of stenosis and fistula was significantly higher when the Taguchi technique was combined with no DJ stent placement.Conclusion: DJ stent placement acts as a protective factor for ureterovesical stenosis complications. The results of our study seem to agree with current literature. (AU)

Manejo quirúrgico de tumores en riñón en herradura. Revisión de la literatura y análisis de 2 casos / Surgical management of horseshoe kidney tumors. Literature review and analysis of two cases

Introducción: El riñón en herradura es una anomalía congénita poco frecuente en la población general que combina ectopia renal, malrotación y alteraciones en la vascularización. El tumor que más frecuentemente se desarrolla en estos casos es el carcinoma de células renales (50%).Una de sus características a destacar es la gran variabilidad en su anatomía, sobre todo a nivel vascular.Material y métodosPresentamos 2 casos de pacientes con diagnóstico de tumor renal en riñones en herradura, ambos tratados con nefrectomía parcial laparoscópica, llevados a cabo en nuestro servicio; y realizamos una revisión de la literatura actual.DiscusiónLas indicaciones de tratamiento quirúrgico en tumores en esta enfermedad son las mismas que en los riñones anatómicamente normales. Tradicionalmente, el tratamiento ha sido la cirugía abierta, siendo la heminefrectomía la cirugía de elección. En la actualidad se tiende a defender la cirugía conservadora de nefronas, y el abordaje laparoscópico ha adquirido más importancia progresivamente.ConclusiónEs fundamental realizar un estudio de imagen minucioso para una correcta planificación quirúrgica. (AU)

Introduction: The horseshoe kidney is a rare congenital anomaly in the general population that combines renal ectopia, malrotation and abnormal vascular supply. The most frequently developed tumor in this case is renal cell carcinoma (50%).One of its main characteristics is great anatomical variation, especially in terms of vascular structures.Material and methodsWe present two cases of patients with diagnosis of renal tumor in horseshoe kidneys, both treated with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in our department. Additionally, we have carried a review of the current literature.DiscussionIndications for surgical treatment in this pathology are the same as in kidneys with normal anatomy. Traditionally, treatment has been open surgery, with heminephrectomy as surgery of choice. The current trend is to advocate nephron-sparing surgery, and the laparoscopic approach has been progressively gaining importance.ConclusionA thorough imaging study is essential for proper surgical planning. (AU)

Surgical management of horseshoe kidney tumors. Literature review and analysis of two cases.

INTRODUCTION: The horseshoe kidney is a rare congenital anomaly in the general population that combines renal ectopia, malrotation and abnormal vascular supply. The most frequently developed tumor in this case is renal cell carcinoma (50%). One of its main characteristics is great anatomical variation, especially in terms of vascular structures. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We present two cases of patients with diagnosis of renal tumor in horseshoe kidneys, both treated with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in our department. Additionally, we have carried a review of the current literature. DISCUSSION: Indications for surgical treatment in this pathology are the same as in kidneys with normal anatomy. Traditionally, treatment has been open surgery, with heminephrectomy as surgery of choice. The current trend is to advocate nephron-sparing surgery, and the laparoscopic approach has been progressively gaining importance. CONCLUSION: A thorough imaging study is essential for proper surgical planning.

Migración intravesical de dispositivo intrauterino / Intravesical migration of intrauterine device

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Modelo predictivo de mortalidad en pacientes con tumor urotelial de vejiga tras cistectomía radical / Mortality prediction model for patients with bladder urothelial tumor after radical cystectomy

OBJETIVO: Elaborar un modelo predictivo de mortalidad cáncer específica (MCE) a 1, 3, y 5 años basándonos en variables clínicas precirugía y patológicas poscirugía en pacientes con tumor urotelial vesical tratados con cistectomía radical. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Análisis retrospectivo de 517 pacientes diagnosticados de tumor urotelial vesical y tratados con cistectomía radical (1986 y 2009). Se recogieron variables demográficas, clínicas, quirúrgicas y patológicas, así como complicaciones acontecidas y evolución tras cistectomía radical. Análisis comparativo con test de Chi cuadrado y ANOVA. Cálculo de supervivencia con método de Kaplan-Meier y test de log-rank. Análisis univariante y multivariante mediante regresión logística para identificar las variables predictoras independientes de MCE. Se calculó la probabilidad individual de MCE a 1, 3 y 5 años según la ecuación general (función logística). La calibración se obtuvo mediante método de. Hosmer-Lemeshow y la discriminación con elaboración de una curva ROC (área bajo la misma). RESULTADOS: El tumor urotelial vesical fue la causa de muerte en 225 pacientes (45%). Se obtuvo una MCE el 1.°, 3.° y 5.° años del 17%, 39,2% y 46,3% respectivamente. El estadio pT y pN se identificaron como variables pronósticas independientes de MCE al 1.°, 3.° y 5.° años. Se construyeron 3 modelos predictivos. La capacidad predictiva fue del 70,8% (IC95% 65-77%, p = 0,000) para el 1.° año, del 73,9% (IC95% 69,2-78,6%, p = 0,000) para el 3.° año y del 73,2% (IC95% 68,5-77,9%, p = 0,000) para el 5.° año. CONCLUSIONES: El modelo predictivo permite estimar el riesgo de MCE a los 1, 3 y 5 años con fiabilidad del 70,8, 73,9 y 73,2% respectivamente

OBJECTIVE: Based on preoperative clinical and postoperative pathological variables, we aim to build a prediction model of cancer specific mortality (CSM) at 1, 3, and 5 years for patients with bladder transitional cell carcinoma treated with RC. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 517 patients with diagnosis of cell carcinoma treated by RC (1986-2009). Demographic, clinical, surgical and pathological variables were collected, as well as complications and evolution after RC. Comparative analysis included Chi square test and ANOVA technique. Survival analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using logistic regression to identify the independent predictors of CSM. The individual probability of CSM was calculated at 1, 3 and 5 years according to the general equation (logistic function). Calibration was obtained by the Hosmer-Lemeshow method and discrimination with the elaboration of a ROC curve (area under the curve). RESULTS: BC was the cause of death in 225 patients (45%); 1, 3 and 5-year CSM were 17%, 39.2% and 46.3%, respectively. The pT and pN stages were identified as independent prognostic variables of CSM at 1, 3 and 5 years. Three prediction models were built. The predictive capacity was 70.8% (CI 95% 65-77%, p = .000) for the 1st year, 73.9% (CI95% 69.2-78.6%, p = .000) for the third and 73.2% (CI% 68.5-77.9%, p = .000) for the 5th year. CONCLUSIONS: The prediction model allows the estimation of CSM risk at 1, 3 and 5 years, with a reliability of 70.8%, 73.9% and 73.2%, respectively

Evaluación del abordaje laparoscópico en la cistectomía radical desde la implantación hasta su consolidación: validación interna / Evaluation of laparoscopic approach in radical cystectomy from implementation to consolidation: Internal validation

INTRODUCCIÓN Y OBJETIVOS: Las Guidelines de la AEU de 2017, consideran el acceso laparoscópico o asistido por robot como procedimientos en investigación. La curva de aprendizaje se define por el número mínimo de casos que es necesario realizar para reproducir la técnica considerada como estándar. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar en el mismo servicio, la implantación de un programa de cistectomía laparoscópica (CRL), comparándolo con un programa consolidado y estandarizado de cistectomía abierta (CRA). Material y MÉTODO: Análisis de cohortes retrospectivo de dos grupos de cistectomías: CRL (n = 196) (2006-2016) frente a CRA (n = 96) (2003-2005).comparación de la evolución en el tiempo de los siguientes parámetros: tiempo quirúrgico, las necesidad de transfusión, el estado de los márgenes quirúrgicos de resección, las complicaciones postoperatorias, la duración de la estancia hospitalaria y las recidivas. Se han definido 3 periodos de tiempo para CRL: implantación (2006-09) (CRLI), desarrollo (2010-14) (CRL-D) y consolidación (2015-16) (CRL-C); comparándose cada uno de ellos con el grupo control (CRA). Para el contraste de variables cualitativas se ha utilizado el test de la Chi cuadrado y para las variables numéricas el test de Anova. RESULTADOS: La CRL, en comparación con la CRA, presentó un mayor tiempo quirúrgico en las fases de CRL-I y CRL-D, observando una tendencia de menores tiempos operatorios que la CRA en el periodo de consolidación. La CRL presenta además menor trasfusión intraoperatoria en los 3 periodos y postoperatoria en CRL-D y CRL-C, menos complicaciones totales en CRL-D y CRL-C, menos complicaciones graves (Clavien ≥ 3) en las 3 fases; así como una disminución de la mortalidad y estancia hospitalaria desde la fase de CRL-I, consolidándose esta disminución en los otros dos periodos de estudio. No hemos observado diferencias significativas entre CRA y CRL en cuanto a márgenes quirúrgicos y recurrencias ni en el total de la serie ni en la comparación entre los distintos periodos, lo que avala la seguridad de la CRL, desde su inicio. CONCLUSIONES: La CRL frente a CRA mejora desde su implantación el porcentaje de transfusiones, de complicaciones y la estancia hospitalaria, con seguridad oncológica, a expensas de un mayor tiempo quirúrgico en las fases de implantación y DESARROLLO: Sin embargo, en nuestra serie observamos una tendencia de menores tiempos quirúrgicos que la CRA en el periodo de consolidación. En nuestro servicio el abordaje laparoscópico se ha validado en el tratamiento de la cistectomía radical

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The AEU Guidelines of 2017 consider laparoscopic and robot-assisted approaches as investigational procedures. The surgical learning curve is defined as the minimum number of cases that a surgeon has to perform in order to reproduce a technique considered as standard. The aim of this study is to analyze, within our department, the implementation of a laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) program compared with a well consolidated and standardized open radical cystectomy (ORC) program. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective cohort analysis of two cystectomy groups: LRC (n = 196) (20062016) vs. ORC (n = 96) (2003-2005).comparison of the evolution over time of the following parameters: operative time, blood transfusion rates, resection margins, postoperative complications, hospital stay and recurrence. Three time periods have been defined for LRC: implementation (2006-09) (LRC-I), development (2010-14) (LRC-D) and consolidation (2015-16) (LRC-C); comparing each of them with the control group (ORC). The chi-square test was used for the comparison of the qualitative variables and the Anova test for the numerical ones. RESULTS: When compared to ORC, LRC presented longer operative times in LRC-I and LRC-D periods. We observed a trend toward shorter operative time than ORC in the consolidation period (LRC-C). LRC also presented lower intraoperative transfusion rates in all periods and lower postoperative rates in CRL-D and CRL-C. Overall complications in LRC-D and LRC-C were lower in LRC, having fewer major complications (Clavien ≥ 3) in the 3 periods. A decrease in mortality and hospital stay after the LRC-I phase was also observed. These results were consolidated during the two last periods of the study. We have not observed significant differences between ORC and LRC when comparing surgical margins and recurrence rates, neither in the total series, nor in the comparison between the different periods. These results endorse the oncologic safety of LRC from the beginning of the implementation process. CONCLUSIONS: When compared to ORC, LRC improves perioperative transfusion rates, complications and hospital stay from its implementation period, maintaining oncological safety. On the contrary, longer operative times during implementation and development were observed. However, in our series, we observed a trend toward shorter operative times than ORC approach in the consolidation period. We have validated the laparoscopic approach for radical cystectomy in our service

Efecto de la quimioterapia adyuvante en el carcinoma urotelial de vejiga localmente avanzado tratado con cistectomía / Effect of adjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced urothelial carcinoma of the bladder treated with cystectomy

INTRODUCCIÓN: El papel de la quimioterapia adyuvante (QTAdy) en el tumor vesical músculo-invasivo sigue siendo controvertido actualmente. OBJETIVO: Evaluar el efecto de la QTAdy en la supervivencia cáncer específica del tumor vesical músculo-invasivo tras cistectomía radical (CR). MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Análisis retrospectivo de 292 pacientes diagnosticados de tumor vesical urotelial tratados con CR entre 1986-2009 con estadio pT3-4pN0/+cM0, divididas en dos cohortes:185(63,4%) pacientes tratados con QTAdy y otra con 107(36,6%) sin QTAdy. Mediana de seguimiento de 40,5 meses (IQR 55-80,5). Análisis comparativo con test Chi cuadrado y t Student/ANOVA. Cálculo de supervivencia con el método de Kaplan-Meier y test de long-rank. Análisis multivariante (regresión de Cox) para identificar variables predictoras independientes de mortalidad cáncer específica (MCE). RESULTADOS: El 42,8% de la serie presentó afectación ganglionar tras CR. Al finalizar el seguimiento, 22,9% estaban libres de tumor vesical y 54,8% habían fallecido por esa causa. La mediana de supervivencia cáncer específica fue de 30 meses. No se observaron diferencias significativas en supervivencia cáncer específica en función del tratamiento con QTAdy en pacientes pT3pN0 (p = 0,25) ni pT4pN0 (p = 0,29), pero sí en pT3-4pN+ (p = 0,001). En el análisis multivariante se identificaron el estadio patológico (p = 0,0001) y el tratamiento con QTAdy (p = 0,007) como factores pronósticos independientes de MCE. La QTAdy redujo el riesgo de MCE (HR:0,59, IC95% 0,40-0,87, p = 0,007). CONCLUSIONES: El estadio pT y pN se identificaron como variables predictoras independientes de MCE tras CR. La administración de QTAdy en nuestra serie se comportó como factor protector reduciendo el riesgo de MCE, aunque en el análisis por estadios, únicamente los pacientes pN+ se vieron beneficiados

INTRODUCTION: Currently, the role of adjuvant chemotherapy (ADJ) in muscle invasive bladder tumor remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of ADJ on cancer specific survival of muscle invasive bladder tumor after radical cystectomy (RC). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 292 patients diagnosed with urothelial bladder tumor pT3-4pN0 / + cM0 stage, treated with RC between 1986-2009. Total cohort was divided in two groups: 185 (63.4%) patients treated with ADJ and 107 (36.6%) without ADJ. Median follow-up was 40.5 months (IQR 55-80.5).comparative analysis was performed with Chi-square test and Student's t test /ANOVA. Survival analysis was carried out with the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test. Multivariate analysis (Cox regression) was made to identify independent predictors of cancer-specific mortality (CSM). RESULTS: 42.8% of the series presented lymph node involvement after RC. At the end of follow-up, 22.9% were BC-free and 54.8% had died due to this cause. The median cancer specific survival was 30 months. No significant differences were observed in cancer specific survival regarding the treatment with ADJ in pT3pN0 (p = .25) or pT4pN0 (p = .29) patients, but it was significant in pT3-4pN+ (p = .001). Multivariate analysis showed pathological stage (p = .0001) and treatment with ADJ (p = .007) as independent prognostic factors for CSM. ADJ reduced the risk of CSM (HR:0.59,95% CI 0.40-0.87, p = .007). CONCLUSIONS: pT and pN stages were identified as independent predictors of CSM after RC. The administration of ADJ in our series behaved as a protective factor reducing the risk of CSM, although only pN+ patients were benefited in the stage análisis

Clasificación en grupos de riesgo de recurrencia tras nefrectomía por cáncer renal / Recurrence risk groups after nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma

INTRODUCCIÓN: No existe consenso sobre el seguimiento tras nefrectomía por cáncer renal (CCR), siendo necesario establecer grupos de riesgo de recurrencia (GRR). OBJETIVO: Clasificar en GRR los CCR. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Análisis retrospectivo de 696 pacientes con cáncer renal intervenidos entre 1990-2010; 568 (81,6%) pacientes con nefrectomía radical y 128 (18,4%) con nefrectomía parcial. Se clasificaron las variables patológicas como variables de 1. er nivel: estadio pTpN y grado de Fuhrman y variables patológicas de 2. ° nivel (VP2N): diferenciación sarcomatoide (DS), necrosis tumoral (NT), infiltración microvascular y márgenes de resección (MR). Realizamos un análisis multivariante (regresión de Cox) para identificar las variables de 1. er nivel relacionadas con la recurrencia. Clasificamos a los pacientes en 3 GRR según las variables de primer nivel: bajo (GRB) < 25%, intermedio (GRI) 26-50% y alto (GRA) > 50%. Tras ello realizamos un análisis univariante y multivariante con las VP2N para cada GRR. Con estos datos se reclasificaron los pacientes en GRR+. Para la comparación de los GRR con los GRR+ se utilizaron curvas ROC. RESULTADOS: La mediana de seguimiento fue de 105 (IQR 63-148) meses. Recidivaron 177 (25,4%) PACIENTES: 111 (62,7%) con recidiva a distancia, 34 (19,2%) recidiva local y 32 (18%) a distancia y local. Se comportaron como factores predictores independientes de recurrencia el grado de Fuhrman (HR = 2,75; p = 0,0001) y el estadio pTpN (HR = 2,19; p = 0,0001). Se agruparon los pacientes en GRR (ABC = 0,76; p = 0,0001): - GRB (pT1pNx-0 G1-4; pT2pNx-0 G1-2): 456 (65,5%) pacientes. - GRI (pT2pNx-0 G3-4; pT3-4pNx-0 G1-2): 110 (15,8%) pacientes. - GRA (pT3-4pNx-0 G3-4; pT1-4pN+): 130 (18,6%) pacientes. Tras el análisis multivariable con las VP2N, los GRR se reclasificaron (GRR+) (ABC = 0,84; p = 0,0001): -GRB+: GRB sin NT, DS y/o MR(+). -GRI+: GRI; GRB con NT. -GRA+: GRA; GRB con DS y/o MR(+); GRI con NT y/o DS. CONCLUSIONES: La adición de las variables patológicas de segundo nivel a la clasificación, según las variables de primer nivel, mejora la capacidad de discriminación de la clasificación en GRR

INTRODUCTION: There is no consensus on the follow-up protocol after nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and the identification of recurrence risk groups (RRG) is required. OBJECTIVE: Establish recurrence risk groups (RRG). Material and method: A retrospective analysis of 696 patients with renal cancer submitted to surgery between 1990-2010; 568 (81.6%) patients treated with radical nephrectomy and 128 (18.4%) treated with partial nephrectomy. Pathological variables were classified as: 1st-level variables (1LPV): pTpN stage and Fuhrman grade (FG); and 2nd level pathological variables (2LPV): sarcomatoid differentiation (SD), tumor necrosis (TN), microvascular invasion (MVI) and positive surgical margins (PSM). Univariate and multivariate analysis have been performed using Cox regression to determine 1LPV related to recurrence. Based on 1LPV, we classified patients into three RRG: Low (LRG) < 25%; Intermediate (IRG) 26-50% and High (HRG) > 50%. We performed univariate and multivariate analysis with the 2 LPVs for each RRG. With these data, patients were reclassified as RRG+. ROC curves were used for comparison of RRG and RRG+. RESULTS: The median follow-up was 105 months (range 63 to 148). There were 177 (25.4%) patients with recurrence: 111 (15.9%) distant, 34 (4.9%) local and 32 (4.6%) distant and local. In the multivariable analysis, Fuhrman grade (HR=2,75; P=.0001) and pTpN stage (HR = 2,19; P = .0001) behaved as independent predictive variables of recurrence. Patients were grouped as RRG (AUC = 0,76; p = 0,0001): - LRG (pT1pNx-0 G1-4; pT2pNx-0 G1-2): 456 (65,5%) PATIENTS: - IRG (pT2pNx-0 G3-4; pT3-4pNx-0 G1-2): 110 (15,8%) PATIENTS: - HRG (pT3-4pNx-0 G3-4; pT1-4pN+): 130 (18,6%) PATIENTS: After multivariate analysis with 2LPV, RRG were reclassified (RRG+) (AUC = .84, P = .0001): -LRG+(LRG without TN, SD and/or PSM(+)). -IRG+(IRG; LRG with TN) -HRG+(HRG; LRG with SD and/or PSM(+); IRG with TN and/or SD) CONCLUSIONS: The inclusion of 2LPV to the classification according to VP1N improves the discriminating capacity of RRG classification

Mortality prediction model for patients with bladder urothelial tumor after radical cystectomy. / Modelo predictivo de mortalidad en pacientes con tumor urotelial de vejiga tras cistectomía radical.

OBJECTIVE: Based on preoperative clinical and postoperative pathological variables, we aim to build a prediction model of cancer specific mortality (CSM) at 1, 3, and 5 years for patients with bladder transitional cell carcinoma treated with RC. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 517 patients with diagnosis of cell carcinoma treated by RC (1986-2009). Demographic, clinical, surgical and pathological variables were collected, as well as complications and evolution after RC. Comparative analysis included Chi square test and ANOVA technique. Survival analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using logistic regression to identify the independent predictors of CSM. The individual probability of CSM was calculated at 1, 3 and 5 years according to the general equation (logistic function). Calibration was obtained by the Hosmer-Lemeshow method and discrimination with the elaboration of a ROC curve (area under the curve). RESULTS: BC was the cause of death in 225 patients (45%). One, three and five-year CSM were 17%, 39.2% and 46.3%, respectively. The pT and pN stages were identified as independent prognostic variables of CSM at 1, 3 and 5 years. Three prediction models were built. The predictive capacity was 70.8% (CI 95% 65-77%, p=.000) for the 1st year, 73.9% (CI95% 69.2-78.6%, p=.000) for the third and 73.2% (CI% 68.5-77.9%, p=.000) for the 5th. CONCLUSIONS: The prediction model allows the estimation of CSM risk at 1, 3 and 5 years, with a reliability of 70.8, 73.9 and 73.2%, respectively.

Recurrence risk groups after nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma. / Clasificación en grupos de riesgo de recurrencia tras nefrectomía por cáncer renal.

INTRODUCTION: There is no consensus on the follow-up protocol after nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and the identification of recurrence risk groups (RRG) is required. OBJECTIVE: Establish recurrence risk groups (RRG). MATERIAL AND METHOD: A retrospective analysis of 696 patients with renal cancer submitted to surgery between 1990-2010; 568 (81.6%) patients treated with radical nephrectomy and 128 (18.4%) treated with partial nephrectomy. Pathological variables were classified as: 1st-level variables (1LPV): pTpN stage and Fuhrman grade (FG); and 2nd level pathological variables (2LPV): sarcomatoid differentiation (SD), tumor necrosis (TN), microvascular invasion (MVI) and positive surgical margins (PSM). Univariate and multivariate analysis have been performed using Cox regression to determine 1LPV related to recurrence. Based on 1LPV, we classified patients into three RRG: Low (LRG)<25%; Intermediate (IRG) 26-50% and High (HRG)>50%. We performed univariate and multivariate analysis with the 2LPVs for each RRG. With these data, patients were reclassified as RRG+. ROC curves were used for comparison of RRG and RRG+. RESULTS: The median follow-up was 105 months (range 63 to 148). There were 177 (25.4%) patients with recurrence: 111 (15.9%) distant, 34 (4.9%) local and 32 (4.6%) distant and local. In the multivariable analysis, Fuhrman grade (HR=2,75; P=.0001) and pTpN stage (HR=2,19; P=.0001) behaved as independent predictive variables of recurrence. Patients were grouped as RRG (AUC=0,76; p=0,0001): - LRG (pT1pNx-0 G1-4; pT2pNx-0 G1-2): 456 (65,5%) patients. - IRG (pT2pNx-0 G3-4; pT3-4pNx-0 G1-2): 110 (15,8%) patients. - HRG (pT3-4pNx-0 G3-4; pT1-4pN+): 130 (18,6%) patients. After multivariate analysis with 2LPV, RRG were reclassified (RRG+) (AUC=.84, P=.0001): -LRG+(LRG without TN, SD and/or PSM(+)). -IRG+(IRG; LRG with TN) -HRG+(HRG; LRG with SD and/or PSM(+); IRG with TN and/or SD) CONCLUSIONS: The inclusion of 2LPV to the classification according to VP1N improves the discriminating capacity of RRG classification.

Evaluation of laparoscopic approach in radical cystectomy from implementation to consolidation: Internal validation. / Evaluación del abordaje laparoscópico en la cistectomía radical desde la implantación hasta su consolidación: validación interna.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The AEU Guidelines of 2017 consider laparoscopic and robot-assisted approaches as investigational procedures. The surgical learning curve is defined as the minimum number of cases that a surgeon has to perform in order to reproduce a technique considered as standard. The aim of this study is to analyze, within our department, the implementation of a laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) program compared with a well consolidated and standardized open radical cystectomy (ORC) program. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective cohort analysis of two cystectomy groups: LRC (n=196) (20062016) vs. ORC (n=96) (2003-2005). Comparison of the evolution over time of the following parameters: operative time, blood transfusion rates, resection margins, postoperative complications, hospital stay and recurrence. Three time periods have been defined for LRC: implementation (2006-09) (LRC-I), development (2010-14) (LRC-D) and consolidation (2015-16) (LRC-C); comparing each of them with the control group (ORC). The chi-square test was used for the comparison of the qualitative variables and the Anova test for the numerical ones. RESULTS: When compared to ORC, LRC presented longer operative times in LRC-I and LRC-D periods. We observed a trend toward shorter operative time than ORC in the consolidation period (LRC-C). LRC also presented lower intraoperative transfusion rates in all periods and lower postoperative rates in CRL-D and CRL-C. Overall complications in LRC-D and LRC-C were lower in LRC, having fewer major complications (Clavien≥3) in the 3 periods. A decrease in mortality and hospital stay after the LRC-I phase was also observed. These results were consolidated during the two last periods of the study. We have not observed significant differences between ORC and LRC when comparing surgical margins and recurrence rates, neither in the total series, nor in the comparison between the different periods. These results endorse the oncologic safety of LRC from the beginning of the implementation process. CONCLUSIONS: When compared to ORC, LRC improves perioperative transfusion rates, complications and hospital stay from its implementation period, maintaining oncological safety. On the contrary, longer operative times during implementation and development were observed. However, in our series, we observed a trend toward shorter operative times than ORC approach in the consolidation period. We have validated the laparoscopic approach for radical cystectomy in our service.

Effect of adjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced urothelial carcinoma of the bladder treated with cystectomy. / Efecto de la quimioterapia adyuvante en el carcinoma urotelial de vejiga localmente avanzado tratado con cistectomía.

INTRODUCTION: Currently, the role of adjuvant chemotherapy (ADJ) in muscle invasive bladder tumor remains controversial. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of ADJ on cancer specific survival of muscle invasive bladder tumor after radical cystectomy (RC). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 292 patients diagnosed with urothelial bladder tumor pT3-4pN0 / + cM0 stage, treated with RC between 1986-2009. Total cohort was divided in two groups: 185 (63.4%) patients treated with ADJ and 107 (36.6%) without ADJ. Median follow-up was 40.5 months (IQR 55-80.5). Comparative analysis was performed with Chi-square test and Student's t test /ANOVA. Survival analysis was carried out with the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test. Multivariate analysis (Cox regression) was made to identify independent predictors of cancer-specific mortality (CSM). RESULTS: 42.8% of the series presented lymph node involvement after RC. At the end of follow-up, 22.9% were BC-free and 54.8% had died due to this cause. The median cancer specific survival was 30 months. No significant differences were observed in cancer specific survival regarding the treatment with ADJ in pT3pN0 (p=.25) or pT4pN0 (p=.29) patients, but it was significant in pT3-4pN+ (p=.001). Multivariate analysis showed pathological stage (p=.0001) and treatment with ADJ (p=.007) as independent prognostic factors for CSM. ADJ reduced the risk of CSM (HR:0.59,95% CI 0.40-0.87, p=.007). CONCLUSIONS: pT and pN stages were identified as independent predictors of CSM after RC. The administration of ADJ in our series behaved as a protective factor reducing the risk of CSM, although only pN+ patients were benefited in the stage analysis.

Complicaciones posquirúrgicas en los pacientes con cáncer de vejiga tratados con cistectomía: Diferencias entre el abordaje abierto y laparoscópico / Post-surgical complications in patients with bladder cancer treated with cystectomy: Differences between open and laparoscopic approach

Introducción: La cirugía mínimamente invasiva en la cistectomía no ha tenido el mismo desarrollo que en otras cirugías urológicas, entre otros motivos por la falta de estudios publicados que definan las ventajas de este abordaje frente a la cirugía abierta. Objetivos: El principal objetivo de este estudio es establecer el papel de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva, laparoscopia, en la cistectomía radical frente a la cirugía abierta en un análisis de complicaciones perioperatorias. Material y método: Análisis de cohortes retrospectivo de complicaciones perioperatorias de 2series homogéneas de cistectomías: laparoscópica (n = 196) frente a abierta (n = 197). Identificación mediante análisis multivariante de factores independientes predictores de complicaciones perioperatorias. Resultados: En el análisis comparativo entre el abordaje laparoscópico y el abierto observamos una menor tasas de trasfusión perioperatoria (p < 0,0001), una menor tasa de complicaciones postoperatorias globales (p < 0,0001) así como en el subgrupo de complicaciones graves (Clavien > 3; p < 0,001). También una menor tasa de mortalidad en la serie de laparoscópica frente a la abierta (p<0,0001). Identificamos como factor independiente predictor de complicaciones al abordaje quirúrgico y la duración de la cirugía (p < 0,001). Conclusiones: En nuestro estudio identificamos el abordaje laparoscópico como protector de complicaciones en la cistectomía radical. El abordaje abierto casi triplica el riesgo de tener complicaciones

Introduction: Minimally invasive surgery regarding cystectomy has not had the same development as other urological surgeries. This could be due to the lack of published studies defining the advantages of this approach versus open surgery. Objectives: The main objective of this study is to establish the role of minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic radical cystectomy, versus open surgery by analyzing their perioperative complications. Material and method: Retrospective cohort analysis of perioperative complications of 2 homogeneous series of cystectomies: laparoscopic (n=196) versus open (n = 197). Identification of independent predictors of perioperative complications by multivariate analysis. Results: In the comparative analysis between laparoscopic cystectomies and open cystectomies we observed a lower rate of perioperative blood transfusion (p < 0.0001), a lower rate of global postoperative complications (p < 0.0001) and a lower rate of serious complications (Clavien > 3; p < 0.001) in the LRC group. There was also a lower mortality rate in the laparoscopic series compared to open ones (p < 0.0001). Surgical approach and surgical time (p < 0.001) were identified as independent predictors of complications. Conclusions: We have identified the laparoscopic approach as a complication shield for radical cystectomy. The open approach almost triples the risk of complications

Influencia del acceso laparoscópico en la mortalidad cáncer-específica de los pacientes con cáncer de vejiga en un estadio pTa-2pN0R0 tratados con cistectomía radical / Influence of laparoscopic access in cancer-specific mortality of patients with pTa-2pN0R0 bladder cancer treated with radical cistectomy

Introducción y objetivo: La cirugía mínimamente invasiva representa un abordaje quirúrgico atractivo en la cistectomía radical. Sin embargo, a la espera de estudios definitivos todavía es controvertido el efecto que pudiera tener en los resultados oncológicos. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el efecto del abordaje laparoscópico sobre la mortalidad cáncer-específica. Material y método: Estudio de cohortes retrospectivo de dos grupos de pacientes en estadio pT0-2pN0R0 sometidos a cistectomía radical abierta (CRA) (n = 191) y laparoscópica (CRL) (n = 74). Se realizó un análisis mediante regresión de Cox para identificar primero las variables predictoras y posteriormente las variables predictoras independientes relacionadas con la supervivencia. Resultados: El 90,9% fueron varones; la mediana de edad fue de 65 años y la mediana de seguimiento, de 65,5 (IQR 27,75-122) meses. Los pacientes con acceso laparoscópico presentaron de forma significativa un mayor índice ASA (p = 0,0001), un mayor tiempo entre la resección transuretral (RTU) y la cistectomía (p = 0,04), una menor tasa de transfusión intraoperatoria (p = 0,0001), un menor estadio pT (p = 0,002) y una menor incidencia de infección asociada a herida quirúrgica (p = 0,04). Al analizar los distintos factores de riesgo asociados a mortalidad cáncer-específica, solo encontramos el abordaje mediante CRA frente a CRL como factor predictor independiente de mortalidad cáncer-específica (p = 0,007). El acceso abierto a la cistectomía multiplicó el riesgo de mortalidad por 3,27. Conclusiones: En nuestra serie, cuando limitamos los distintos factores identificados asociados a mortalidad cáncer-específica analizando pacientes pT0-2N0R0, el abordaje laparoscópico no representa un factor de riesgo frente al abordaje abierto

Introduction and objective: Minimally invasive surgery represents an attractive surgical approach in radical cystectomy. However, its effect on the oncological results is still controversial due to the lack of definite analyses. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the laparoscopic approach on cancer-specific mortality. Material and method: A retrospective cohort study of two groups of patients in a pT0-2pN0R0 stage, undergoing open radical cystectomy (ORC) (n = 191) and laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) (n = 74). Using Cox regression, an analysis has been carried out to identify the predictor variables in the first place, and consequently, the independent predictor variables related to survival. Results: 90.9% were males with a median age of 65 years and a median follow-up period of 65.5 (IQR27.75-122) months. Patients with laparoscopic access presented a significantly higher ASA index (P = .0001), a longer time between TUR and cystectomy (P = .04), a lower rate of intraoperative transfusion (P = .0001), a lower pT stage (P = .002) and a lower incidence of infection associated with surgical wounds (P = .04). When analyzing the different risk factors associated with cancer-specific mortality, we only found the ORC approach (versus LRC) as an independent predictor of cancer-specific mortality (P = .007). Open approach to cystectomy multiplied the risk of mortality by 3.27. Conclusions: In our series, the laparoscopic approach does not represent a risk factor compared to the open approach in pT0-2N0R0 patients

Post-surgical complications in patients with bladder cancer treated with cystectomy: Differences between open and laparoscopic approach. / Complicaciones posquirúrgicas en los pacientes con cáncer de vejiga tratados con cistectomía: Diferencias entre el abordaje abierto y laparoscópico.

INTRODUCTION: Minimally invasive surgery regarding cystectomy has not had the same development as other urological surgeries. This could be due to the lack of published studies defining the advantages of this approach versus open surgery. OBJECTIVES: The main objective of this study is to establish the role of minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic radical cystectomy, versus open surgery by analyzing their perioperative complications. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Retrospective cohort analysis of perioperative complications of 2homogeneous series of cystectomies: laparoscopic (n = 196) versus open (n = 197). Identification of independent predictors of perioperative complications by multivariate analysis. RESULTS: In the comparative analysis between laparoscopic cystectomies and open cystectomies we observed a lower rate of perioperative blood transfusion (P < 0.0001), a lower rate of global postoperative complications (P < 0.0001) and a lower rate of serious complications (Clavien > 3; P < 0.001) in the LRC group. There was also a lower mortality rate in the laparoscopic series compared to open ones (P < 0.0001). Surgical approach and surgical time (P < 0.001) were identified as independent predictors of complications. CONCLUSIONS: We have identified the laparoscopic approach as a complication shield for radical cystectomy. The open approach almost triples the risk of complications.

Influence of laparoscopic access in cancer-specific mortality of patients with pTa-2pN0R0 bladder cancer treated with radical cistectomy. / Influencia del acceso laparoscópico en la mortalidad cáncer-específica de los pacientes con cáncer de vejiga en un estadio pTa-2pN0R0 tratados con cistectomía radical.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Minimally invasive surgery represents an attractive surgical approach in radical cystectomy. However, its effect on the oncological results is still controversial due to the lack of definite analyses. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the laparoscopic approach on cancer-specific mortality. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A retrospective cohort study of two groups of patients in a pT0-2pN0R0 stage, undergoing open radical cystectomy (ORC) (n=191) and laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) (n=74). Using Cox regression, an analysis has been carried out to identify the predictor variables in the first place, and consequently, the independent predictor variables related to survival. RESULTS: 90.9% were males with a median age of 65years and a median follow-up period of 65.5 (IQR27.75-122) months. Patients with laparoscopic access presented a significantly higher ASA index (P=.0001), a longer time between TUR and cystectomy (P=.04), a lower rate of intraoperative transfusion (P=.0001), a lower pT stage (P=.002) and a lower incidence of infection associated with surgical wounds (P=.04). When analyzing the different risk factors associated with cancer-specific mortality, we only found the ORC approach (versus LRC) as an independent predictor of cancer-specific mortality (P=.007). Open approach to cystectomy multiplied the risk of mortality by 3.27. CONCLUSIONS: In our series, the laparoscopic approach does not represent a risk factor compared to the open approach in pT0-2N0R0 patients.