Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas: Multicenter Vasepa study.

INTRODUCTION: Solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPT) of the pancreas are rare exocrine neoplasms of the pancreas. Correct preoperative diagnosis is not always feasible. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. These tumors have a good prognosis with a high disease-free survival rate. OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinicopathological and radiological characteristics as well as short- and long-term follow-up results of patients who have undergone SPT resection. METHODS: Multicenter retrospective observational study in patients with SPT who had undergone surgery from January 2000-January 2022. We have studied preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative variables as well as the follow-up results (mean 28 months). RESULTS: 20 patients with histological diagnosis of SPT in the surgical specimen were included. 90% were women; mean age was 33.5 years (13-67); 50% were asymptomatic. CT was the most used diagnostic test (90%). The most frequent location was body-tail (60%). Preoperative biopsy was performed in 13 patients (65%), which was correct in 8 patients. Surgeries performed: 7 distal pancreatectomies, 6 pancreaticoduodenectomies, 4 central pancreatectomies, 2 enucleations, and 1 total pancreatectomy. The R0 rate was 95%. Four patients presented major postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo > II). Mean tumor size was 81 mm. Only one patient received adjuvant chemotherapy. With a mean follow-up of 28 months, 5-year disease-free survival was 95%. CONCLUSION: SPT are large, usually located in the body-tail of the pancreas, and more frequent in women. The R0 rate obtained in our series is very high (95%). The oncological results are excellent.

Tailoring the Use of Central Pancreatectomy Through Prediction Models for Major Morbidity and Postoperative Diabetes: International Retrospective Multicenter Study.

OBJECTIVE: To develop a prediction model for major morbidity and endocrine dysfunction after CP which could help in tailoring the use of this procedure. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Central pancreatectomy (CP) is a parenchyma-sparing alternative to distal pancreatectomy for symptomatic benign and pre-malignant tumors in body and neck of the pancreas CP lowers the risk of new-onset diabetes and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency compared to distal pancreatectomy but it is thought to increase the risk of short-term complications including postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). METHODS: International multicenter retrospective cohort study including patients from 51 centers in 19 countries (2010-2021). Primary endpoint was major morbidity. Secondary endpoints included POPF grade B/C, endocrine dysfunction, and the use of pancreatic enzymes. Two risk model were designed for major morbidity and endocrine dysfunction utilizing multivariable logistic regression and internal and external validation. RESULTS: 838 patients after CP were included (301 (36%) minimally invasive) and major morbidity occurred in 248 (30%) patients, POPF B/C in 365 (44%), and 30-day mortality in 4 (1%). Endocrine dysfunction in 91 patients (11%) and use of pancreatic enzymes in 108 (12%). The risk model for major morbidity included male sex, age, BMI, and ASA score≥3. The model performed acceptable with an area under curve (AUC) of 0.72(CI:0.68-0.76). The risk model for endocrine dysfunction included higher BMI and male sex and performed well (AUC:0.83 (CI:0.77-0.89)). CONCLUSIONS: The proposed risk models help in tailoring the use of CP in patients with symptomatic benign and premalignant lesions in the body and neck of the pancreas and are readily available via www.pancreascalculator.com.

Duodenal diastatic perforation due to double gastric and jejunal trichobezoar in a patient with Rapunzel syndrome.

Rapunzel syndrome is a rare clinical entity in which a trichobezoar is produced by the ingestion of hair at the gastric level, extending in the form of a tail towards the duodenum. It occurs in young patients with trichotillomania and trichophagia. We present the case of a 24-year-old woman with a history of anxiety without treatment, who for 10 years presented trichotillomania and trichophagia, producing a picture of intestinal obstruction that required surgical intervention, evidencing a giant Trichobezoar throughout the gastric cavity and one jejunum associated with diastatic perforation. duodenal.

Eficacia y eficiencia de un programa especial para la disminución de la lista de espera de cirugía bariátrica en un hospital terciario / Effectiveness and efficiency of a special program to reduce the bariatric surgery waiting list at a tertiary hospital

Introducción: La cirugía bariátrica es uno de los procedimientos quirúrgicos más realizados en España, sin embargo actualmente es la cirugía con mayor demora en la lista de espera quirúrgica (LEQ). Para disminuir la LEQ se pone en marcha un programa especial de autoconcertación, y se quiere valorar su utilidad, estudiando las repercusiones clínicas y económicas en una unidad de alto volumen de cirugía bariátrica. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio prospectivo de 3 meses comparando evolución, resultados y consumo de recursos perioperatorios de 45 pacientes operados de cirugía bariátrica, divididos en 2 grupos, pacientes operados en quirófano de forma estándar y pacientes operados en programación especial. Se tuvieron en cuenta factores epidemiológicos, asistenciales y económicos. Resultados: Se operaron 2 grupos homogéneos de pacientes, reduciendo con éxito la LEQ. La morbilidad fue similar en ambos grupos y el coste medio de las cirugías realizadas fue de 5.331,4euros, 5372,5±798,1euros para el grupo estándar y 5.290,3±685,1euros para el grupo de programación especial, sin diferencias significativas. Conclusiones: En centros hospitalarios donde se realiza alto volumen de cirugía bariátrica es factible incorporar programas especiales quirúrgicos que permiten la reducción en la demora de las listas de espera quirúrgica, manteniendo los criterios de calidad y sin suponer un mayor gasto al sistema sanitario. (AU)

Introduction: Bariatric surgery is one of the most common surgical practices in Spain. However, this procedure currently has longest delay on surgical waiting lists (SWL). We have developed a special surgical program that aims to reduce this waiting list and to assess the economic and clinical repercussions in a high-volume bariatric surgery unit. Methods: A three-month prospective study was carried out comparing outcomes, results and perioperative resources consumed for 45 patients who underwent bariatric surgery. The patients were divided into 2 groups: patients who underwent the standard procedure in the operating room, and patients treated in the special program. Epidemiological, healthcare and economic factors were taken into account. Results: Two homogeneous groups of patients were operated on, successfully reducing the SWL. Morbidity was similar in both groups and the average cost of the surgeries performed was €5,331.40; in the standard group, the cost was €5,372.50±€798.10, and the cost of the special program group was €5,290.30±€685.10, with no significant differences. Conclusions: In hospitals with a high volume of bariatric surgery, it is feasible to incorporate special surgical programs that are able to reduce surgical waiting lists, while maintaining quality criteria and without incurring a greater expense to the healthcare system. (AU)

Effectiveness and efficiency of a special program to reduce the bariatric surgery waiting list at a tertiary hospital. / Eficacia y eficiencia de un programa especial para la disminución de la lista de espera de cirugía bariátrica en un hospital terciario.

INTRODUCTION: Bariatric surgery is one of the most common surgical practices in Spain. However, this procedure currently has longest delay on surgical waiting lists (SWL). We have developed a special surgical program that aims to reduce this waiting list and to assess the economic and clinical repercussions in a high-volume bariatric surgery unit. METHODS: A three-month prospective study was carried out comparing outcomes, results and perioperative resources consumed for 45 patients who underwent bariatric surgery. The patients were divided into 2 groups: patients who underwent the standard procedure in the operating room, and patients treated in the special program. Epidemiological, healthcare and economic factors were taken into account. RESULTS: Two homogeneous groups of patients were operated on, successfully reducing the SWL. Morbidity was similar in both groups and the average cost of the surgeries performed was €5,331.40; in the standard group, the cost was €5,372.50±€798.10, and the cost of the special program group was €5,290.30±€685.10, with no significant differences. CONCLUSIONS: In hospitals with a high volume of bariatric surgery, it is feasible to incorporate special surgical programs that are able to reduce surgical waiting lists, while maintaining quality criteria and without incurring a greater expense to the healthcare system.

Hemoperitoneo y hematoma hepático gigante secundario a metástasis de melanoma nasal / No disponible

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Hemoperitoneum and giant hepatic hematoma secondary to nasal melanoma metastases.

Nontraumatic hepatic haemorrhage is a rare emergency situation (< 1 %) that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Hepatocarcinoma and adenoma are the most common causes representing metastatic lesions a very small percentage. CT angiography is the gold standard to establish the diagnosis, allowing ruling out active bleeding. We report the case of a 58-year-old male presented at our emergency department with abdominal pain and a palpable mass in the epigastrium without a traumatic history or another clinic.

Cirugía bariátrica de conversión por fallo de la técnica inicial: 25 años de experiencia en una Unidad especializada de Cirugía de la Obesidad en España / Revisional bariatric surgery due to failure of the initial technique: 25 years of experience in a specialized Unit of Obesity Surgery in Spain

Objetivos: Valorar la eficacia de la cirugía de conversión en una unidad de cirugía bariátrica con 25 años de experiencia. Método: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de pacientes con obesidad tipo II o superior reintervenidos mediante cirugía de conversión por reganancia de peso, índice de masa corporal (IMC) residual > 35 kg/m2 o pérdida < 50% del exceso de peso. Se analizaron los datos demográficos y antropométricos, las comorbilidades y los datos perioperatorios en 5 periodos de tiempo: inicial, post-cirugía1, pre-cirugía2, post-cirugía2 y actualidad. Resultados: Se incluyeron un total de 112 pacientes con una media de edad de 40,2 años intervenidos inicialmente mediante gastroplastia vertical anillada (GVA) (32,1%), banda gástrica ajustable (BGA) (23,2%), bypass gástrico en Y de Roux (BGYR) (21,4%) y gastrectomía vertical (GV) (23,2%). Las técnicas de conversión, realizadas tras una mediana de 70 meses, incluyeron: BGYR (58,9%), GV (1,8%), bypass gástrico de una anastomosis (BAGUA) (11,6%), acortamiento de asa común (AAC) (24,1%) y derivación bilio-pancreática (DBP) (3,6%). Hubo una reducción del peso inicial de 144,2 ± 30,3 a 101,5 ± 21,8 kg tras la cirugía-1 y de 115,6 ± 24,0 a 91,5 ± 19,0 kg tras la cirugía-2. El peso en la actualidad es de 94,7 ± 16,4 kg tras una mediana de seguimiento de 27,5meses. Un grado de reducción similar ocurrió con el IMC. La mejoría de las comorbilidades se produjo sobre todo tras la primera intervención. Conclusiones: La cirugía de conversión provoca una reducción de peso que no supera a la pérdida alcanzada tras la primera cirugía, pero a diferencia de esta, logra estabilizar el peso a lo largo del tiempo. La tasa de morbilidad perioperatoria es aceptable y justificaría su aplicación, a pesar de que el impacto en las comorbilidades sea limitado

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of conversion surgery in a bariatric surgery unit with 25 years of experience. Method: Retrospective observational study of patients with typeII obesity or higher who were reoperated by means of conversion surgery due to weight regain, residual body mass index (BMI) > 35 kg/m2 or <5 0% of excess weight loss. The demographic and anthropometric data, comorbidities and perioperative data were analyzed in 5 periods of time: initial, post-surgery1, pre-surgery2, post-surgery2 and current. Results: A total of 112 patients were included, with a mean age of 40.2 years, who initially underwent vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) (32.1%), gastric banding (GB) (23.2%), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) (21.4%) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) (23.2%). The conversion techniques, with a median time between the two surgeries of 70months, included: RYGB, SG, one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), shortening of the common loop (SCL) and biliopancreatic diversion (BPD). There was a reduction of the initial weight from 144.2 ± 30.3 to 101.5 ± 21.8 kg after surgery-1; from 115.6 ± 24.0 to 91.5 ± 19.0 kg after surgery-2. The weight at present is 94.7 ± 16.4 kg, with a median follow-up of 27.5 months. Similar results were seen with the BMI. The improvement of comorbidities mainly occurred after the first intervention. Conclusions: Conversion surgery causes a weight reduction that does not exceed the loss achieved after the first surgery; however, it does manage to stabilize weight over time. The perioperative morbidity rate is acceptable and would justify its application, despite the limited impact on comorbidities

Revisional bariatric surgery due to failure of the initial technique: 25 years of experience in a specialized Unit of Obesity Surgery in Spain. / Cirugía bariátrica de conversión por fallo de la técnica inicial: 25 años de experiencia en una Unidad especializada de Cirugía de la Obesidad en España.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of conversion surgery in a bariatric surgery unit with 25years of experience. METHOD: Retrospective observational study of patients with typeII obesity or higher who were reoperated by means of conversion surgery due to weight regain, residual body mass index (BMI)>35kg/m2 or <50% of excess weight loss. The demographic and anthropometric data, comorbidities and perioperative data were analyzed in 5 periods of time: initial, post-surgery1, pre-surgery2, post-surgery2 and current. RESULTS: A total of 112 patients were included, with a mean age of 40.2years, who initially underwent vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) (32.1%), gastric banding (GB) (23.2%), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) (21.4%) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) (23.2%). The conversion techniques, with a median time between the two surgeries of 70months, included: RYGB, SG, one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), shortening of the common loop (SCL) and biliopancreatic diversion (BPD). There was a reduction of the initial weight from 144.2±30.3 to 101.5±21.8kg after surgery-1; from 115.6±24.0 to 91.5±19.0kg after surgery-2. The weight at present is 94.7±16.4kg, with a median follow-up of 27.5months. Similar results were seen with the BMI. The improvement of comorbidities mainly occurred after the first intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Conversion surgery causes a weight reduction that does not exceed the loss achieved after the first surgery; however, it does manage to stabilize weight over time. The perioperative morbidity rate is acceptable and would justify its application, despite the limited impact on comorbidities.

Pancreatoduodenectomy with artery-first approach.

"Artery-first approach" encompasses different aspects for the surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer. It is a surgical technique or set of techniques which share in common the dissection of the main arterial vasculature involved in pancreatic cancer, before any irreversible surgical step is performed. On the other hand it represents the need for a meticulous dissection of the arterial planes and clearing of the retropancreatic tissue between the superior mesenteric artery, the common hepatic artery and portal vein in an attempt to achieve R0 resections. The recent expansion of this approach is based mainly on three factors: venous involvement should not be considered a contraindication for resection, most of the pancreatic resections performed with a standard procedure may be in fact non-oncological (R1) resections and the postero-medial or vascular margin is the most frequently invaded by the tumor. This review aimed to summarize and update the artery-first approach in pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Aplicación de sellantes de fibrina (Tissucol(R) frente a Tachosil(R)) para la prevención del seroma tras linfadenectomía axilar en cirugía del cáncer de mama. Estudio prospectivo y aleatorizado / Application of fibrin sealants (Tissucol(R) versus Tachosil(R)) for seroma prevention after axillary lymphadenectomy in breast cancer surgery. A prospective randomised study

Introducción: Los objetivos del estudio fueron valorar la utilidad de sellantes de fibrina para evitar seromas postoperatorios tras linfadenectomía axilar y comparar la incidencia de seroma axilar en 3 grupos de estudio (Tachosil(R), Tissucol(R) y control). Así mismo analizar posibles factores relacionados con la aparición del seroma. Métodos: Entre los años 2012 y 2015 se realizó un estudio prospectivo y aleatorizado en nuestro centro. Se incluyeron 110 pacientes consecutivas operadas de cáncer de mama que requirieron linfadenectomía axilar. Las pacientes fueron aleatorizadas en 3 grupos: Tachosil(R) (38 pacientes), Tissucol(R) (35) y control (37). Las variables estudio fueron: edad, peso, talla e índice de masa corporal, estadificación TNM del tumor, tipo histológico e inmunohistoquímico, número de ganglios extirpados, afectos, y uso de quimioterapia neoadyuvante. Las variables resultado fueron: débito obtenido por el drenaje desde el día 1 postoperatorio hasta la retirada del mismo, volumen total del drenaje axilar, aparición de seroma que precisara punción evacuación, volumen del seroma postoperatorio drenado y número de punciones evacuadoras hasta su resolución clínica. Resultados: No existieron diferencias significativas en el porcentaje de seromas, volumen y número de punciones evacuadoras necesarias para su resolución, ni tampoco respecto al débito a través del drenaje antes de su retirada entre los grupos de estudio. Los valores pronósticos para desarrollar seroma fueron: edad >56 años y débito al 6.° día posquirúrgico >70ml. Conclusiones: No se evidenciaron ventajas al aplicar sellantes de fibrina en relación con el volumen seroso drenado y con la formación de seroma axilar posquirúrgico

Introduction: The objectives of our study were to evaluate the usefulness of fibrin sealants in preventing the appearance of seromas after axillary lymphadenectomy and to compare the incidence of axillary seroma in three groups (Tachosil(R), Tissucol(R) and control). We also analysed the possible factors related to the development of seroma. Methods: Between 2012 and 2015, we carried out a prospective, randomised study at our centre including 110 consecutive patients undergoing breast cancer surgery who required axillary lymphadenectomy. Patients were randomised into 3 groups: Tachosil(R) (38 patients), Tissucol(R) (35) and control (37). Study variables consisted of age, weight, height and body mass index (BMI), tumour-node-metastases (TNM) stage, histological and immunohistochemical type, application of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and the number of excised and metastasised lymph nodes. Outcome variables consisted of daily output from postoperative day 1 to the withdrawal of drainage, the total volume of axillary drainage, the appearance of postoperative seromas requiring puncture evacuation, the volume of the postoperative seroma drained and the number of seroma puncture evacuations required until clinical resolution. Results: There were no significant differences in the percentage of seromas, volume, number of puncture evacuations needed for resolution of the seroma or total flow through the drainage tubes prior to withdrawal in the 3 study groups. Prognostic values for the development of axillary seroma were age >56 years and a drained volume >70ml by the 6th postoperative day. Conclusions: We did not identify any advantages in applying fibrin sealants in relation to the serous volume drained or the incidence of postoperative axillary seroma