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Bekki T, Shimomura M, Hattori M, Sato S, Watanabe A, Ishikawa S, Imaoka K, Ono K, Matsubara K, Mochizuki T, Akabane S, Yano T, Ohdan H. C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio Is an Independent Risk Factor for Recurrence and Survival Following Curative Resection of Stage I-III Colorectal Cancer in Older Patients. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:4812-4821. [PMID: 38280961 PMCID: PMC11164793 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-14961-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND The number of older patients with cancer has increased, and colorectal cancer is expected to be affected by this trend. This study aimed to compare prognostic factors, including nutritional and inflammation-based indices, between patients aged ≥ 70 and < 70 years following curative resection of stage I-III colorectal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study included 560 patients with stage I-III colorectal cancer who underwent curative resection between May 2010 and June 2018. A retrospective analysis was performed to identify prognosis-associated variables in patients aged ≥ 70 and < 70 years. RESULTS Preoperative low body mass index, high C-reactive protein/albumin ratio, and comorbidities were mainly associated with poor prognosis in patients aged ≥ 70 years. Tumor factors were associated with a poor prognosis in patients aged < 70 years. The C-reactive protein/albumin ratio was independently associated with poor overall survival and recurrence-free survival in those aged ≥ 70 years. The time-dependent area under the curve for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio was superior to those of other nutritional and inflammation-based indices in most postoperative observation periods in patients aged ≥ 70 years. CONCLUSIONS Tumor factors were associated with a poor prognosis in patients aged < 70 years. In addition to lymph node metastasis, preoperative statuses were associated with poor prognosis in patients aged ≥ 70 years. Specifically, the preoperative C-reactive protein/albumin ratio was independently associated with long-term prognosis in patients aged ≥ 70 years with stage I-III colorectal cancer after curative resection.
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- Tomoaki Bekki
- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
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- Advanced Medical Skills Training Center, Institute of Biomedical and Health Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Zhang H, Zhang H, Wang W, Ye Y. Effect of preoperative frailty on postoperative infectious complications and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer: a propensity score matching study. World J Surg Oncol 2024; 22:154. [PMID: 38862958 PMCID: PMC11167934 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-024-03437-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Few studies have explored the impact of preoperative frailty on infectious complications in patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of preoperative frailty on postoperative infectious complications and prognosis in patients with CRC using propensity score matching (PSM). METHODS This prospective single-centre observational cohort study included 245 patients who underwent CRC surgery at the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University between August 2021 to May 2023. Patients were categorised into two groups: frail and non-frail. They were matched for confounders and 1:1 closest matching was performed using PSM. Rates of infectious complications, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, 30-day mortality, and 90-day mortality, as well as postoperative length of hospital stay, total length of hospital stay, and hospital costs, were compared between the two groups. Binary logistic regression using data following PSM to explore independent factors for relevant outcome measures. RESULTS After PSM, each confounding factor was evenly distributed between groups, and 75 pairs of patients were successfully matched. The incidence of intra-abdominal infectious complications was significantly higher in the frail group than in the non-frail group (10.7% vs. 1.3%, P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in ICU admission rate, postoperative length of hospital stay, total length of hospital stay, hospital costs, 30-day mortality rate, or 90-day mortality rate between the two groups (P > 0.05). Our logistic regression analysis result showed that preoperative frailty (OR = 12.014; 95% CI: 1.334-108.197; P = 0.027) was an independent factor for intra-abdominal infection. CONCLUSIONS The presence of preoperative frailty elevated the risk of postoperative intra-abdominal infectious complications in patients undergoing CRC surgery. Therefore, medical staff should assess preoperative frailty in patients with CRC early and provide targeted prehabilitation interventions.
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- Huipin Zhang
- Department of Nursing, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou and the 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 185 Juqian Street, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213000, China
- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, 222061, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, 222061, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou and the 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 185 Juqian Street, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213000, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou and the 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 185 Juqian Street, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213000, China.
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van Ham NCM, Glazemakers S, van der Ende-van Loon M, Nieuwenhuijzen GAP, Rutten HJT, Tolenaar JL, Jacobs A, Burger JWA, Ketelaers SHJ, Bloemen JG. Factors associated with one-year mortality after curative surgery for primary clinical T4 and locally recurrent rectal cancer in elderly patients. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:108259. [PMID: 38552415 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Despite advancements in colorectal cancer care, one-year post-operative mortality rates remain high for elderly patients who have undergone curative surgery for primary clinical T4 rectal cancer (cT4RC) or locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC). This study aimed to identify factors associated with one-year mortality and to evaluate the causes of death. MATERIALS & METHODS This retrospective cohort study included patients aged ≥70 years who underwent surgery with curative intent for cT4RC or LRRC between January 2013 and December 2020. Clinical and follow-up data were collected and analyzed to determine survival rates and investigate factors associated with mortality within one year after surgery. RESULTS A total of 183 patients (94 cT4RC, 89 LRRC) were included. One-year mortality rates were 16.0% for cT4RC and 28.1% for LRRC (P = 0.064). In cT4RC patients, factors associated with one-year mortality were preoperative anemia (OR 3.83, P = 0.032), total pelvic exenteration (TPE) (OR 7.18, P = 0.018), multivisceral resections (OR 5.73, P = 0.028), pulmonary complications (OR 13.31, P < 0.001) and Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III complications (OR 5.19, P = 0.025). In LRRC patients, factors associated with one-year mortality were TPE (OR 27.00, P = 0.008), the need for supported care after discharge (OR 3.93, P = 0.041) and Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III complications (OR 3.95, P = 0.006). The main causes of death in cT4RC and LRRC patients were failure to recover (cT4RC 26.6%, LRRC 28.0%) and disease recurrence (cT4RC 26.6%, LRRC 60.0%). CONCLUSION In order to tailor treatment in elderly with cT4RC and LRRC, factors associated with increased one-year mortality (e.g. pre-operative anemia, TPE) should be incorporated in the decision-making process. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Not applicable.
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- Nikki C M van Ham
- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, PO Box 1350, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, PO Box 1350, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, PO Box 1350, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Fontys University Master Advanced Nursing Practice, the Netherlands; Department of GROW, School for Developmental Biology & Oncology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, PO Box 1350, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands; Department of GROW, School for Developmental Biology & Oncology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, PO Box 1350, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatrics, Catharina Hospital, PO Box 1350, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, PO Box 1350, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, PO Box 1350, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, PO Box 1350, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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Jiang W, Yu H, Yujun Liu, Xun F, Ma Z, Yang J, Wang A, Wang H. Evaluation and Application of Frailty Index in Colorectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Am Surg 2024; 90:1630-1637. [PMID: 38214220 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241227191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignant tumor that primarily affects the elderly population. Surgery is one of the main treatment modalities for CRC. Frailty is a prevalent characteristic among the elderly and a leading cause of mortality. The frailty index (FI) is a comprehensive tool for assessing patients' frailty status, quantifying indicators such as weight loss, fatigue, and nutritional status, to reflect the degree of frailty. In recent years, the FI has undergone modifications to more accurately evaluate the risk of surgical complications and prognosis in CRC patients. This review summarizes the methods for frailty assessment, the development and modifications of the FI, and compiles the research findings and applications of the FI in predicting surgical complications, postoperative recovery, and survival rates in CRC patients. Furthermore, limitations in the current modified frailty index (mFI) and future research directions are discussed. This review provides essential references for further understanding the role of frailty in CRC patients and the clinical application of the mFI.
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- Wenliang Jiang
- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of Dalian Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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Birch R, Taylor J, Rahman T, Audisio R, Pilleron S, Quirke P, Howell S, Downing A, Morris E. A comparison of frailty measures in population-based data for patients with colorectal cancer. Age Ageing 2024; 53:afae105. [PMID: 38783754 PMCID: PMC11116828 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afae105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Numerous studies have revealed age-related inequalities in colorectal cancer care. Increasing levels of frailty in an ageing population may be contributing to this, but quantifying frailty in population-based studies is challenging. OBJECTIVE To assess the feasibility, validity and reliability of the Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS), the Secondary Care Administrative Records Frailty (SCARF) index and the frailty syndromes (FS) measures in a national colorectal cancer cohort. DESIGN Retrospective population-based study using 136,008 patients with colorectal cancer treated within the English National Health Service. METHODS Each measure was generated in the dataset to assess their feasibility. The diagnostic codes used in each measure were compared with those in the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). Validity was assessed using the prevalence of frailty and relationship with 1-year survival. The Brier score and the c-statistic were used to assess performance and discriminative ability of models with included each measure. RESULTS All measures demonstrated feasibility, validity and reliability. Diagnostic codes used in SCARF and CCI have considerable overlap. Prevalence of frailty determined by each differed; SCARF allocating 55.4% of the population to the lowest risk group compared with 85.1% (HFRS) and 81.2% (FS). HFRS and FS demonstrated the greatest difference in 1-year overall survival between those with the lowest and highest measured levels of frailty. Differences in model performance were marginal. CONCLUSIONS HFRS, SCARF and FS all have value in quantifying frailty in routine administrative health care datasets. The most suitable measure will depend on the context and requirements of each individual epidemiological study.
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- Rebecca Birch
- Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James’s, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James’s, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Health Data Insight CIC, Cambridge, UK
- National Disease Registration Service, NHS England, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Ageing, Cancer, and Disparities Research Unit, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, 1A-B, rue Thomas Edison, 1445 Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James’s, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James’s, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James’s, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, Big Data Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Ding L, Hua Q, Xu J, Yang J, Yao C. Predictive performance of different measures of frailty (CFS, mFI-11, mFI-5) on postoperative adverse outcomes among colorectal cancer patients: a diagnostic meta-analysis. Eur Geriatr Med 2024; 15:471-479. [PMID: 38488983 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-024-00960-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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PURPOSE To clarify the predictive performance of different measures of frailty, including Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS), 11-factor modified Frailty Index (mFI-11), and 5-factor modified Frailty Index (mFI-5), on adverse outcomes. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and other databases were retrieved from the inception of each database to June 2023. The pooled sensitivity, specificity, and the area under the summary receiver operating curve (SROC) values were analyzed to determine the predictive power of CFS, mFI-11, and mFI-5 for adverse outcomes. RESULTS A total of 25 studies were included in quantitative synthesis. The pooled sensitivity values of CFS for predicting anastomotic leakage, total complications, and major complications were 0.39, 0.57, 0.45; pooled specificity values were 0.70, 0.58, 0.73; the area under SROC values were 0.58, 0.6, 0.66. The pooled sensitivity values of mFI-11 for predicting total complications and delirium were 0.38 and 0.64; pooled specificity values were 0.83 and 0.72; the area under SROC values were 0.64 and 0.74. The pooled sensitivity values of mFI-5 for predicting total complications, 30-day mortality, and major complications were 0.27, 0.54, 0.25; pooled specificity values were 0.82, 0.84, 0.81; the area under SROC values were 0.63, 0.82, 0.5. CONCLUSION The results showed that CFS could predict anastomotic leakage, total complications, and major complications; mFI-11 could predict total complications and delirium; mFI-5 could predict total complications and 30-day mortality. More high-quality research is needed to support the conclusions of this study further.
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- Lingyu Ding
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Zhou Y, Zhang XL, Ni HX, Shao TJ, Wang P. Impact of frailty on short-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:893-906. [PMID: 38577090 PMCID: PMC10989331 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i3.893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is a major global health challenge that predominantly affects older people. Surgical management, despite advancements, requires careful consideration of preoperative patient status for optimal outcomes. AIM To summarize existing evidence on the association of frailty with short-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. METHODS A literature search was conducted using PubMed, EMBASE and Scopus databases for observational studies in adult patients aged ≥ 18 years undergoing planned or elective colorectal surgery for primary carcinoma and/or secondary metastasis. Only studies that conducted frailty assessment using recognized frailty assessment tools and had a comparator group, comprising nonfrail patients, were included. Pooled effect sizes were reported as weighted mean difference or relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS A total of 24 studies were included. Compared with nonfrail patients, frailty was associated with an increased risk of mortality at 30 d (RR: 1.99, 95%CI: 1.47-2.69), at 90 d (RR: 4.76, 95%CI: 1.56-14.6) and at 1 year (RR: 5.73, 95%CI: 2.74-12.0) of follow up. Frail patients had an increased risk of any complications (RR: 1.81, 95%CI: 1.57-2.10) as well as major complications (Clavien-Dindo classification grade ≥ III) (RR: 2.87, 95%CI: 1.65-4.99) compared with the control group. The risk of reoperation (RR: 1.18, 95%CI: 1.07-1.31), readmission (RR: 1.70, 95%CI: 1.36-2.12), need for blood transfusion (RR: 1.67, 95%CI: 1.52-1.85), wound complications (RR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.11-1.99), delirium (RR: 4.60, 95%CI: 2.31-9.16), risk of prolonged hospitalization (RR: 2.09, 95%CI: 1.22-3.60) and discharge to a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation center (RR: 3.19, 95%CI: 2.0-5.08) was all higher in frail patients. CONCLUSION Frailty in colorectal cancer surgery patients was associated with more complications, longer hospital stays, higher reoperation risk, and increased mortality. Integrating frailty assessment appears crucial for tailored surgical management.
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- Yao Zhou
- Department of Operating Room, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong 226361, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong 226361, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Operating Room, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong 226361, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Operating Room, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong 226361, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Operating Room, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University & Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong 226361, Jiangsu Province, China
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Lim MJR, Zhang Z, Zheng Y, Khoo IWL, Ying RCVX, Koh SJQ, Lim E, Ngam PI, Soon B, Low YL, Tan LF, Teo K, Nga VDW, Yeo TT. Effect of sarcopenia and frailty on outcomes among patients with brain metastases. J Neurooncol 2024:10.1007/s11060-023-04542-w. [PMID: 38430419 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-023-04542-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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PURPOSE Sarcopenia and frailty have been associated with increased mortality and duration of hospitalization in cancer. However, data investigating these effects in patients with brain metastases remain limited. This study aimed to investigate the effects of sarcopenia and frailty on clinical outcomes in patients with surgically treated brain metastases. METHODS Patients who underwent surgical resection of brain metastases from 2011 to 2019 were included. Psoas cross-sectional area and temporalis thickness were measured by two independent radiologists (Cronbach's alpha > 0.98). Frailty was assessed using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) pre-operatively and post-operatively. Overall mortality, recurrence, and duration of hospitalization were collected. Cox regression was performed for mortality and recurrence, and multiple linear regression for duration of hospitalization. RESULTS 145 patients were included, with median age 60.0 years and 52.4% female. Psoas cross-sectional area was an independent risk factor for overall mortality (HR = 2.68, 95% CI 1.64-4.38, p < 0.001) and recurrence (HR = 2.31, 95% CI 1.14-4.65, p = 0.020), while post-operative CFS was an independent risk factor for overall mortality (HR = 1.88, 95% CI 1.14-3.09, p = 0.013). Post-operative CFS (β = 15.69, 95% CI 7.67-23.72, p < 0.001) and increase in CFS (β = 11.71, 95% CI 3.91-19.51, p = 0.004) were independently associated with increased duration of hospitalization. CONCLUSION In patients with surgically treated brain metastases, psoas cross-sectional area was an independent risk factor for mortality and recurrence, while post-operative CFS was an independent risk factor for mortality. Post-operative frailty and increase in CFS significantly increased duration of hospitalization. Measurement of psoas cross-sectional area and CFS may aid in risk stratification of surgical candidates for brain metastases.
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- Mervyn Jun Rui Lim
- Division of Neurosurgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Healthy Ageing Programme, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Neurosurgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Han J, Zhang Q, Lan J, Yu F, Liu J. Frailty worsens long-term survival in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1326292. [PMID: 38406806 PMCID: PMC10889110 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1326292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most common cancer in men and 2nd most common malignancy in females across the globe leading to high mortality rates. Frailty is an age-related syndrome that has been associated with high morbidity and mortality. This systematic review aimed to examine if frailty can predict long-term (>1 year) outcomes of patients with CRC. Methods This PROSPERO registered review examined the databases of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science till 4th September 2023 for cohort studies assessing the association between frailty and long-term outcomes of CRC. Results 15 studies with 45288 patients were included. 6573 patients (14.5%) were frail. Meta-analysis demonstrated that frailty was associated with statistically significant poor overall survival (OS) (HR: 2.11 95% CI: 1.44, 3.08 I2 = 94%) (14 studies), cancer-specific survival (CSS) (HR: 4.59 95% CI: 2.75, 7.67 I2 = 38%) (2 studies), and disease-free survival (DFS) (HR: 1.46 95% CI: 1.28, 1.66 I2 = 0%) (5 studies) after CRC. Subgroup analysis for OS based on study type, location, sample size, stage of cancer, percentage with frailty, treatment, adjustment for CRC stage and comorbidities, and follow-up did not change the results. These results were not altered in significance on sensitivity analysis. Conclusion Our results show that frail CRC patients have poor OS and DFS as compared to non-frail patients. Variations in frailty measurement tools and high inter-study heterogeneity are major limitations of the review. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, PROSPERO, CRD42023450586.
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- Jiangxue Han
- Oncology Department, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Oncology Department, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Medicine, Huzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Huzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing, China
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- Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Mima K, Hayashi H, Maruno M, Yumoto S, Matsumoto T, Tsukamoto M, Miyata T, Nakagawa S, Nitta H, Imai K, Baba H. Perioperative disabilities in activities of daily living are associated with worse prognosis after hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastasis. HPB (Oxford) 2024; 26:203-211. [PMID: 37770363 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The number of vulnerable patients with colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) has increased. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between perioperative activities of daily living (ADL) and clinical outcomes after hepatectomy for CRLM. METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing resection of CRLM from 2004 to 2020 were included. Pre- or postoperative ADL was evaluated according to Barthel index (BI) scores, which range from 0 to 100. Higher scores represent greater level of independence in ADL. Pre- or postoperative BI scores of ≤85 were defined as perioperative disabilities in ADL. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression models were utilised to estimate adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and confidence interval (CI). RESULTS A total of 218 patients were included, 16 (7.3%) revealed preoperative BI scores of ≤85, and 32 (15%) revealed postoperative BI scores of ≤85. In multivariate analyses, the perioperative disabilities in ADL were independently associated with shorter overall survival (HR, 1.96; 95% CI, 1.10-3.31; P = 0.023) and cancer-specific survival (HR, 2.31; 95% CI, 1.29-3.92; P = 0.006). CONCLUSION Perioperative disabilities in ADL were associated with poor prognosis following hepatectomy for CRLM. Improving preoperative vulnerability and preventing functional decline after surgery may provide a favourable prognosis for patients with CRLM.
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- Kosuke Mima
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.
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Mima K, Hayashi H, Adachi Y, Tajiri T, Ofuchi T, Kanemitsu K, Ogawa D, Yumoto S, Matsumoto T, Itoyama R, Kitano Y, Nakagawa S, Okabe H, Baba H. Patient vulnerability is associated with poor prognosis following upfront hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastasis. Int J Clin Oncol 2024; 29:47-54. [PMID: 37943377 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-023-02429-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the rapid aging of populations worldwide, the number of vulnerable patients with liver metastasis from colorectal cancer has increased. This study aimed to examine the association between vulnerability and clinical outcomes in patients with colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM). METHODS Consecutive 101 patients undergoing upfront hepatectomy for CRLM between 2004 and 2020 were included. The preoperative vulnerability was assessed using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score ranging from one (very fit) to nine (terminally ill), and frailty was defined as a CFS score of ≥ 4. A multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression model was utilized to investigate associations of frailty with disease-free survival (DFS), overall survival (OS), and cancer-specific survival (CSS). RESULTS Of the 101 patients, 12 (12%) had frailty. Associations between frailty and surgical outcomes, namely, the incidence of 90-day mortality and postoperative complications, were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). In the multivariable analyses, after adjusting for clinical risk scores calculated using six factors (timing of liver metastasis, primary tumor lymph node status, number of liver tumors, size of the largest tumor, extrahepatic metastatic disease, and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level) to predict recurrence following hepatectomy for CRLM, preoperative frailty was found to be an independent risk factor for DFS (hazard ratio [HR]:2.37, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.06-4.72, P = 0.036), OS (HR:4.17, 95% CI 1.43-10.89, P = 0.011), and CSS (HR:3.49, 95% CI 1.09-9.60, P = 0.036). CONCLUSION Preoperative frailty was associated with worse DFS, OS, and CSS after upfront hepatectomy for CRLM. Assessment and improvement of patient vulnerability may provide a favorable prognosis for patients with CRLM.
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- Kosuke Mima
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
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Mima K, Baba H. Outcomes of patients with frailty and metastatic cancer admitted to the intensive care unit. THE LANCET. HEALTHY LONGEVITY 2023; 4:e655-e656. [PMID: 38042156 DOI: 10.1016/s2666-7568(23)00240-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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- Kosuke Mima
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
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Zhang HP, Zhang HL, Zhou XM, Chen GJ, Zhou QF, Tang J, Zhu ZY, Wang W. Predictive value of frailty assessment tools in patients undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal cancer: An observational cohort study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:2525-2536. [PMID: 38111763 PMCID: PMC10725547 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i11.2525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Few studies have simultaneously compared the predictive value of various frailty assessment tools for outcome measures in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery. Therefore, it is difficult to determine which assessment tool is most relevant to the prognosis of this population. AIM To investigate the predictive value of three frailty assessment tools for patient prognosis in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery. METHODS This single-centre, observational, prospective cohort study was conducted at the Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from August 2021 to July 2022. A total of 229 patients aged ≥ 18 years who underwent surgery for gastrointestinal cancer were included in this study. We collected baseline data on the participants and administered three scales to assess frailty: The comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), Fried phenotype and FRAIL scale. The outcome measures were the postoperative severe complications and increased hospital costs. RESULTS The prevalence of frailty when assessed with the CGA was 65.9%, 47.6% when assessed with the Fried phenotype, and 34.9% when assessed with the FRAIL scale. Using the CGA as a reference, kappa coefficients were 0.398 for the Fried phenotype and 0.291 for the FRAIL scale (both P < 0.001). Postoperative severe complications and increased hospital costs were observed in 29 (12.7%) and 57 (24.9%) patients, respectively. Multivariate logistic analysis confirmed that the CGA was independently associated with increased hospital costs (odds ratio = 2.298, 95% confidence interval: 1.044-5.057; P = 0.039). None of the frailty assessment tools were associated with postoperative severe complications. CONCLUSION The CGA was an independent predictor of increased hospital costs in patients undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal cancer.
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- Hui-Pin Zhang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang 222061, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang 222061, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang 222061, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Invasive Technology, Zhongda Hospital Southeast University, Nanjing 210003, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hemopurification Center, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222061, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hemopurification Center, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222061, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang 222061, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu Province, China
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Maeda H, Takahashi M, Seo S, Hanazaki K. Frailty and Colorectal Surgery: Review and Concept of Cancer Frailty. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5041. [PMID: 37568445 PMCID: PMC10419357 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12155041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Frailty is characterized by reduced physiological reserves across multiple systems. In patients with frailty, oncological surgery has been associated with a high rate of postoperative complications and worse overall survival. Further, given that cancer and frailty can co-exist in the same patient, cancer and cancer-related symptoms can rapidly accelerate the progression of baseline frailty, which we have termed "cancer frailty". This distinction is clinically meaningful because the prioritization of interventions and the treatment outcomes may differ based on health conditions. Specifically, in patients with cancer frailty, improvements in frailty may be achieved via surgical removal of tumors, while prehabilitation may be less effective, which may in turn result in delayed treatment and cancer progression. In this review, we focused on challenges in the surgical treatment of non-metastatic colorectal cancers in patients with frailty, including those related to decision making, prehabilitation, and surgery. Potential recommendations for treating patients with cancer frailty are also discussed.
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- Hiromichi Maeda
- Department of Surgery, Kochi Medical School Hospital, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan; (M.T.); (S.S.); (K.H.)
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Morito A, Harada K, Iwatsuki M, Maeda Y, Mitsuura C, Toihata T, Kosumi K, Eto K, Iwagami S, Baba Y, Miyamoto Y, Yoshida N, Baba H. Frailty Assessed by the Clinical Frailty Scale is Associated with Prognosis After Esophagectomy. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:3725-3732. [PMID: 36881280 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13313-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a simple and validated tool for assessing frailty, and higher CFS scores are correlated with worse perioperative outcomes after cardiovascular surgery. However, the relationship between the CFS scores and postoperative outcomes after esophagectomy remain unclear. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data from 561 patients with esophageal cancer (EC) who underwent resection from August 2010 to August 2020. We defined a CFS score of ≥4 as indicative of frailty; thus, patients were classified into frail patients (CFS scores of ≥4) and non-frail patients (CFS scores of ≤3). The Kaplan-Meier method was used to describe the overall survival (OS) distributions with the log-rank test. RESULTS Of the 561 patients, 90 (16%) had frailty and 471 (84%) did not. Frail patients had a significantly older age, lower body mass index, higher American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification, and greater cancer progression than non-frail patients. The 5-year survival rate was 68% in non-frail patients and 52% in frail patients. OS was significantly shorter in frail than non-frail patients (p = 0.017 by log-rank test). In particular, OS was significantly shorter in frail patients with clinical stage I-II EC (p = 0.0024 by log-rank test) but was not correlated with frailty in patients with clinical stage III-IV EC (p = 0.87 by log-rank test). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative frailty was associated with shorter OS after resection of EC. The CFS score may be a prognostic biomarker for patients with EC, especially early-stage EC.
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- Atsushi Morito
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
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Mima K, Hayashi H, Yumoto S, Matsumoto T, Tsukamoto M, Miyata T, Nakagawa S, Nitta H, Baba H. Disability in perioperative activities of daily living is associated with worse survival outcomes following hepatic resection in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Hepatol Res 2023; 53:135-144. [PMID: 36305859 DOI: 10.1111/hepr.13849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AIM Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a rare disease; however, its incidence and mortality are increasing worldwide. The rapid aging of populations around the world is leading to an increased number of patients with cancer who develop disability in activities of daily living (ADL). This study was conducted to investigate the associations of perioperative ADL with patient survival after hepatic resection for ICC. METHODS We included 70 consecutive patients who underwent hepatectomy for ICC from 2010 to 2021 in the current study. Preoperative and postoperative ADL were evaluated based on the Barthel index, which yields a score of 0-100 points, with higher scores indicating greater independence. A preoperative or postoperative Barthel index score of <100 was defined as disability in perioperative ADL. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to calculate hazard ratios after adjusting for potential confounders. RESULTS Among the 70 patients, seven (10%) had a preoperative Barthel index score of <100, and 23 (33%) showed a postoperative Barthel index score of <100. Multivariate analyses revealed that disability in perioperative ADL was associated with shorter recurrence-free survival (multivariable hazard ratios 2.38, 95% confidence interval 1.22-4.57; p = 0.011) and overall survival (multivariable hazard ratio 2.49, 95% confidence interval 1.09-5.70; p = 0.031). CONCLUSIONS Disability in perioperative ADL is associated with shorter recurrence-free and overall survival after hepatic resection for ICC. Upon validation, perioperative measurement of ADL may improve risk assessment, and improvement of perioperative ADL may lead to favorable clinical outcomes in patients with ICC.
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- Kosuke Mima
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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Granata N, Vigoré M, Steccanella A, Ranucci L, Sarzi Braga S, Baiardi P, Pierobon A. The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) employment in the frailty assessment of patients suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): A systematic review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:967952. [PMID: 36052327 PMCID: PMC9425100 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.967952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a well-established tool that has been widely employed to assess patients' frailty status and to predict clinical outcomes in the acute phase of a disease, but more information is needed to define the implications that this tool have when dealing with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Methods An electronic literature search was performed on PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and EBSCO databases to identify studies employing the CFS to assess frailty in patients with NCDs. Findings After database searching, article suitability evaluation, and studies' quality assessment, 43 studies were included in the systematic review. Researches were conducted mostly in Japan (37.5%), and half of the studies were focused on cardiovascular diseases (46.42%), followed by cancer (25.00%), and diabetes (10.71%). Simplicity (39.29%), efficacy (37.5%), and rapidity (16.07%) were the CFS characteristics mostly appreciated by the authors of the studies. The CFS-related results indicated that its scores were associated with patients' clinical outcomes (33.92%), with the presence of the disease (12.5%) and, with clinical decision making (10.71%). Furthermore, CFS resulted as a predictor of life expectancy in 23 studies (41.07%), clinical outcomes in 12 studies (21.43%), and hospital admissions/readmissions in 6 studies (10.71%). Discussion CFS was found to be a well-established and useful tool to assess frailty in NCDs, too. It resulted to be related to the most important disease-related clinical characteristics and, thus, it should be always considered as an important step in the multidisciplinary evaluation of frail and chronic patients. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.asp? PROSPERO 2021, ID: CRD42021224214.
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- Nicolò Granata
- Department of Cardiac Respiratory Rehabilitation of Tradate Institute, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Varese, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Psychology Unit of Montescano Institute, Montescano, Italy
- *Correspondence: Martina Vigoré
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Psychology Unit of Montescano Institute, Montescano, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Psychology Unit of Montescano Institute, Montescano, Italy
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- Cardio-vascular Department, MultiMedica IRCCS, Sesto San Giovanni, Italy
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- Central Scientific Direction, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Psychology Unit of Montescano Institute, Montescano, Italy
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Zhang D, Mobley EM, Manini TM, Leeuwenburgh C, Anton SD, Washington CJ, Zhou D, Parker AS, Okunieff PG, Bian J, Guo Y, Pahor M, Hiatt RA, Braithwaite D. Frailty and risk of mortality in older cancer survivors and adults without a cancer history: Evidence from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2014. Cancer 2022; 128:2978-2987. [PMID: 35608563 PMCID: PMC9671088 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Epidemiologic evidence reporting the role of frailty in survival among older adults with a prior cancer diagnosis is limited. METHODS A total of 2050 older adults (≥60 years old) surviving for at least 1 year after a cancer diagnosis and 9474 older adults without a cancer history from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2014) were included for analysis. The exposure variable, a 45-item frailty index (FI), was categorized on the basis of validated cutoffs (FI ≤ 0.10 [fit], 0.10 < FI ≤ 0.21 [prefrail], and FI > 0.21 [frail]). All-cause mortality was ascertained via the National Death Index. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) and 95% confidence interval (CIs) for the FI, and this was followed by restricted cubic splines depicting dose-response curves. RESULTS For older cancer survivors, the mean age at the baseline was 72.6 years (SD, 7.1 years); 5.9% were fit, 38.2% were prefrail, and 55.9% were frail. Older adults without a cancer history were slightly younger (mean age, 70.0 years) and less frail (47.9% were frail). At each level of the FI, cancer survivors (1.9 per 100 person-years for FI ≤ 0.10, 3.4 per 100 person-years for 0.10 < FI ≤ 0.21, and 7.5 per 100 person-years for FI > 0.21) had higher mortality than their cancer-free counterparts (1.4 per 100 person-years for FI ≤ 0.10, 2.4 per 100 person-years for 0.10 < FI ≤ 0.21, and 5.4 per 100 person-years for FI > 0.21). The multivariable model suggested a positive association between the FI and all-cause mortality for survivors (aHR for FI > 0.21 vs FI ≤ 0.10, 2.80; 95% CI, 1.73-4.53) and participants without a cancer history (aHR for FI > 0.21 vs FI ≤ 0.10, 2.75; 95% CI, 2.29-3.32). Restricted cubic splines indicated that all-cause mortality risk increased with the FI in a monotonic pattern. CONCLUSIONS Frailty is associated with a higher risk of death in older cancer survivors and the elderly without a cancer history.
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- Dongyu Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, Gainesville, Florida
- University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Gainesville, Florida
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- University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Gainesville, Florida
- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Gainesville, Florida
- University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida
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- University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Gainesville, Florida
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Gainesville, Florida
- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Gainesville, Florida
- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, Gainesville, Florida
- University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Gainesville, Florida
- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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Mima K, Nakagawa S, Miyata T, Yamashita Y, Baba H. Frailty and surgical outcomes in gastrointestinal cancer: Integration of geriatric assessment and prehabilitation into surgical practice for vulnerable patients. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2022; 7:27-41. [PMID: 36643358 PMCID: PMC9831909 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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As life expectancy increases, the older population continues to grow rapidly, resulting in increased requirement for surgery for older patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Older individuals represent a heterogeneous group in terms of physiological reserves, co-morbidity, cognitive impairment, and disability. Owing to the lack of treatment guidelines for vulnerable patients with gastrointestinal cancer, these patients are more likely to be at risk of undertreatment or overtreatment. Hence, the identification of frail patients with gastrointestinal cancer would improve cancer treatment outcomes. Although there is no standardized geriatric assessment tool, a growing body of research has shown associations of frailty with adverse postoperative outcomes and poor prognosis after resection of gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary-pancreatic cancers. Emerging evidence suggests that prehabilitation, which includes exercise and nutritional support, can improve preoperative functional capacity, postoperative recovery, and surgical outcomes, particularly in frail patients with gastrointestinal cancer. We reviewed major geriatric assessment tools for identification of frail patients and summarized clinical studies on frailty and surgical outcomes, as well as prehabilitation or rehabilitation in gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary-pancreatic cancers. The integration of preoperative geriatric assessment and prehabilitation of frail patients in clinical practice may improve surgical outcomes. In addition, improving preoperative vulnerability and preventing functional decline after surgery is important in providing favorable long-term survival in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Further clinical trials are needed to examine the effects of minimally invasive surgery, and chemotherapy in frail patients with gastrointestinal cancer.
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- Kosuke Mima
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical SciencesKumamoto UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical SciencesKumamoto UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical SciencesKumamoto UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical SciencesKumamoto UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical SciencesKumamoto UniversityKumamotoJapan
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Mima K, Imai K, Kaida T, Matsumoto T, Nakagawa S, Sawayama H, Hayashi H, Yamashita YI, Baba H. Impairment of perioperative activities of daily living is associated with poor prognosis following hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma. J Surg Oncol 2022; 126:995-1002. [PMID: 35796726 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND The number of cancer patients with impairment of activities of daily living (ADLs) has increased. This study aimed to examine associations of perioperative Barthel index score, a validated measure of ADLs, with survival outcomes following hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS We analyzed data of 492 consecutive patients who underwent hepatectomy for HCC between 2010 and 2018. Pre- and postoperative ADLs were assessed using the Barthel index (range, 0-100; higher scores indicate greater independence). Preoperative Barthel index score ≤85 or postoperative Barthel index score ≤85 was defined as impairment of perioperative ADLs. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) after adjusting for potential confounders. RESULTS Among the 492 patients, 26 (5.2%) had a preoperative Barthel index score ≤85 and 95 (19%) had a postoperative Barthel index score ≤85. Impairment of perioperative ADLs was independently associated with shorter overall survival (multivariable HR: 1.75, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.06-2.81, p = 0.028). The association of impairment of perioperative ADLs with recurrence-free survival was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION Impairment of perioperative ADLs is associated with poor prognosis following hepatectomy for HCC. Maintenance and improvement of perioperative ADLs would be important to provide favorable long-term outcomes in patients with HCC.
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- Kosuke Mima
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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Davey MG, Joyce WP. Impact of frailty on oncological outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgeon 2022; 21:173-180. [PMID: 35792005 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2022.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Frailty describes patients who are at an extreme risk of vulnerability to stressors that may lead to adverse clinical outcomes. The impact of frailty on clinical, oncological and survival outcomes in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unclear. AIM To determine the anticipated oncological and survival outcomes for patients who are frail when diagnosed and undergo treatment with curative intent for CRC. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed as per PRISMA guidelines. Descriptive statistics were used to determine associations between frailty and survival outcomes. The impact of frailty on disease-free and overall survival were expressed as hazard Ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using the time-to-effect generic inverse variance and Mantel-Haenszel method. RESULTS Nine studies including 15,555 patients were included, of whom 8.1% were frail (1206/14,831). The mean age was 77.1 years (range: 42-94 years), 61.1% were female (9510/15,555) and mean follow-up was 48.0 months. Overall, frailty was associated with an increased risk of mortality (HR: 2.95, 95% CI: 1.64-5.29, P < 0.001) and worse disease-free survival (HR: 1.80, 95% CI: 1.34-2.41, P < 0.001). Frailty was also associated with an increased risk of mortality at 1-year (HR: 3.70, 95% CI: 1.00-13.66, P = 0.050) and 5-years (HR: 2.79, 95% CI: 1.65-4.71, P < 0.001) follow-up respectively. CONCLUSION Frailty is associated with poorer oncological and survival outcomes in patients diagnosed and treated with curative intent for CRC. CRC multidisciplinary team meetings should incorporate these findings into the management paradigm for these patients and patient counselling should be tailored to include these findings.
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- Matthew G Davey
- Department of Surgery, Galway Clinic, Co. Galway H91 HHT0, Ireland; Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, 123 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Ireland.
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- Department of Surgery, Galway Clinic, Co. Galway H91 HHT0, Ireland; Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, 123 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Ireland
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Rubens M, Cristian A, Ramamoorthy V, Saxena A, McGranaghan P, Tonse R, Veledar E. Effect of frailty on hospital outcomes among patients with cancer in the United States: Results from the National Inpatient Sample. J Geriatr Oncol 2022; 13:1043-1049. [PMID: 35752604 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To understand the effects of frailty on hospital outcomes such as in-hospital mortality, length of stay, and healthcare cost among patients with cancer using a nationally representative database. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was a retrospective observational analysis of Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) data collected during 2005-2014. Participants included adult patients with cancer ≥45 years identified by International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes. 'Frail' versus 'non-frail' hospitalizations were determined using the Johns Hopkins Adjusted Clinical Groups (ACG) frailty-defining diagnosis indicator. Main outcome measures were in-hospital mortality, hospital length of stay, and hospitalization cost. We defined prolonged length of stay as hospital stay ≥75th percentile of the study sample. Propensity score match analysis was done to examine whether frailty was associated with length of stay and in-hospital mortality. RESULTS There were 10,463,083 cancer hospitalizations during 2005-2014, of which 1,022,777 (9.8%) were frail. Patients having length of stay ≥8 days were significantly higher among frail group, compared to non-frail group (53.3% versus 25.3%, P < 0.001). Similarly, unadjusted mortality (12.0% versus 5.3%, P < 0.001) and hospitalization costs ($29,726 versus $18,595, P < 0.001) were significantly higher for frail patients. Nearly $28 billion was expended on hospitalization of frail patients with cancer during the study period. In propensity score match analysis, the odds of in-hospital mortality (odds ratio [OR], 1.54; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.50-1.58) and length of stay (OR, 2.23; 95% CI, 2.18-2.27) were significantly greater for frail patients. DISCUSSION Frailty was associated with adverse hospital outcomes such as increased length of stay, mortality, and hospitalization cost among all cancer types. Our findings could be valuable for frailty-based risk stratification of patients with cancer. Concerted efforts by the physiatrists, oncologists, and surgeons towards identifying frailty and incorporating it in risk estimation measures could help in optimizing management strategies for cancer.
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Sawayama H, Miyamoto Y, Ogawa K, Ohuchi M, Tokunaga R, Yoshida N, Kobayashi H, Sugihara K, Baba H. Index of estimated benefit from lymph node dissection for stage I–III transverse colon cancer: an analysis of the JSCCR database. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:2011-2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02525-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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McGovern J, Dolan RD, Horgan PG, Laird BJ, McMillan DC. The prevalence and prognostic value of frailty screening measures in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer: observations from a systematic review. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:260. [PMID: 35351011 PMCID: PMC8962494 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-02928-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Frailty is a complex multifactorial syndrome characterised by a significant increase in vulnerability and worsened health outcomes. Despite a range of proposed frailty screening measures, the prevalence and prognostic value of frailty in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer is not clear. Aim The aim of this present review was to examine the use of commonly employed frailty screening measures in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer. Methods A systematic search of PubMed and Medline was carried out to identify studies reporting the use of frailty screening tools or measures in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer. The screening measure used and prevalence of frailty within the population were recorded. Outcomes of interest were the incidence of post-operative complications, 30-day mortality and overall survival. Results Of the 15 studies included (n = 97, 898 patients), 9 studies were retrospective and included patients aged 70 years or older (n = 96, 120 patients). 5 of 12 studies reported that frailty was independently associated with the incidence of post-operative complications. There was also evidence that frailty was independently associated with 30-day mortality (1 of 4 studies, n = 9, 252 patients) and long-term survival (2 of 3 studies, n = 1, 420 patients). Conclusions Frailty was common in patients with colorectal cancer and the assessment of frailty may have prognostic value in patients undergoing surgery. However, the basis of the relationship between frailty and post-operative outcomes is not clear and merits further study.
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- Josh McGovern
- Academic Unit of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK.
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- Academic Unit of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK
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- Academic Unit of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK
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- Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, UK
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- Academic Unit of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK
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Chen S, Ma T, Cui W, Li T, Liu D, Chen L, Zhang G, Zhang L, Fu Y. Frailty and long-term survival of patients with colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis. Aging Clin Exp Res 2022; 34:1485-1494. [PMID: 35103954 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-02072-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Frailty has been related with the risk of postoperative complication in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the association between frailty and long-term survival in patients with CRC has not been comprehensively evaluated. We performed a meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the relationship between frailty and long-term survival of these patients. METHODS Relevant cohort studies with follow-up duration ≥ 1 year were identified from Medline, Embase, and Web of Science. A random-effect model after incorporation of the between-study heterogeneity was selected to pool the results. RESULTS Ten cohort studies with 35,546 patients were included, and 4100 (11.5%) of them had frailty. Pooled results showed that patients with frailty had worse overall survival compared to those without frailty at baseline (relative risk [RR]: 2.21, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.43-3.41, P < 0.001; I2 = 92%). Results were consistent for studies adjusting age (RR: 2.20, P < 0.001) or including older cancer patients only (RR: 2.28, P = 0.002). Subgroup analyses showed that difference in study design, follow-up duration, or study quality scores may not significantly affect the findings (P for subgroup analyses all > 0.05). Further meta-analyses with two datasets showed that frailty was also associated with worse cancer-specific survival (RR: 4.60, 95% CI 2.75-7.67, P < 0.001; I2 = 38%) and recurrence-free survival (RR: 1.72, 95% CI 1.30-2.28, P < 0.001; I2 = 0%). CONCLUSIONS Frailty at admission is associated with worse survival of patients with colorectal cancer.
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- Suhua Chen
- The Second Department of Oncology, Luohe Central Hospital, No. 54 Renmin East Road, Luohe, 462000, China.
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- The Second Department of Oncology, Luohe Central Hospital, No. 54 Renmin East Road, Luohe, 462000, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, 462000, China
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- The Second Department of Oncology, Luohe Central Hospital, No. 54 Renmin East Road, Luohe, 462000, China
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- The Second Department of Oncology, Luohe Central Hospital, No. 54 Renmin East Road, Luohe, 462000, China
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- The Second Department of Oncology, Luohe Central Hospital, No. 54 Renmin East Road, Luohe, 462000, China
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- The Second Department of Oncology, Luohe Central Hospital, No. 54 Renmin East Road, Luohe, 462000, China
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- The Second Department of Oncology, Luohe Central Hospital, No. 54 Renmin East Road, Luohe, 462000, China
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- The Second Department of Oncology, Luohe Central Hospital, No. 54 Renmin East Road, Luohe, 462000, China
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Nakao T, Shimada M, Yoshikawa K, Tokunaga T, Nishi M, Kashihara H, Takasu C, Wada Y, Yoshimoto T, Yamashita S, Iwakawa Y. The correlation of immunoscore and frailty in colorectal cancer. Int J Clin Oncol 2021; 27:528-537. [PMID: 34846645 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-021-02096-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Immunoscore is a useful prognostic and predictive factor for colorectal cancer. Frailty predicts overall and recurrence-free survival following resection of colorectal cancer, and the immunosuppressive state of frailty might affect tumor progression. This study investigated the relationship between the Immunoscore and frailty in colorectal cancer. METHODS This retrospective study included patients who underwent radical surgery for stage II and III colorectal cancer (n = 108). Patients were divided into frail (n = 11) and non-frail (n = 97) groups, and low (IS0-2) (n = 70) and high (IS3-4) Immunoscore groups (n = 38), for comparison. RESULTS American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status was higher, tumor diameter was larger, number of well-differentiated tumors was higher, albumin was lower, 5-year overall survival (OS) was lower (frail group: 50.0%, non-frail group: 90.5%, p < 0.001) and 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) was lower (frail group: 36.4%, non-frail group: 75.2%, p = 0.024) in the frail than in the non-frail group. Left colon cancer was more, 5-year OS was lower (IS0-2 group: 82.0%, IS3-4 group: 96.7%, p = 0.040) and 5-year DFS was lower (IS0-2 group: 66.3%, IS3-4 group: 83.3%, p = 0.043) in the IS0-2 than in the IS3-4 group. The Immunoscore was lower in the frail than in the non-frail group. CONCLUSION Immunoscore and frailty are prognostic and predictive factors in colorectal cancer, and they are correlated with each other. The immunosuppressive state from frailty might affect this correlation.
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- Toshihiro Nakao
- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan.
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Transplant Surgery, Tokushima University Hospital, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan
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Ding L, Lu J, Zhu H, Zhu S, Xu X, Hua H, Chen L, Zhao K, Xu Q. Effects of preoperative frailty on outcomes following surgery among patients with digestive system tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 47:3040-3048. [PMID: 34325940 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Frailty is common in patients who undergo digestive system tumor surgery. This review aimed to explore the effects of preoperative frailty on multiple outcomes following surgery among patients with digestive system tumors. METHODS PubMed (Medline), Embase, Web of Science, and other databases were searched from the inception of each database to April 2021. Meta-analysis or qualitative synthesis was performed to examine the relationship between preoperative frailty and adverse postoperative outcomes. RESULTS A total of 29 studies encompassing 122,548 patients were included. Through meta-analysis, frailty was associated with an increased risk of total complications (risk ratio [RR] 1.44; 95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.39 to 1.50), major complications (RR 1.72; 95 % CI 1.51 to 1.95), 30-d mortality (RR 2.40; 95 % CI 2.14 to 2.70), and 5-year mortality (RR 1.74; 95 % CI 1.35 to 2.24). Through qualitative synthesis, compared with non-frail patients, two studies found that frail patients had a worse quality of life, and three studies reported that frail patients experienced greater rates of non-home discharge. However, two studies demonstrated inconsistent conclusions regarding the relationship between frailty and functional status. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative frailty was an important risk factor for multiple adverse postoperative outcomes of patients with digestive system tumors, including objective clinical outcomes and patient-centered outcomes. Future studies focusing on the effects of frailty on patient-centered outcomes such as quality of life and functional status are needed.
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- Lingyu Ding
- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China.
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- Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China.
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Dai S, Yang M, Song J, Dai S, Wu J. Impacts of Frailty on Prognosis in Lung Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:715513. [PMID: 34368203 PMCID: PMC8339469 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.715513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome and is described as a limited ability to compensate and recover from stressors. Lung cancer is largely diagnosed in old age, when frailty is common and might have predictive value on prognosis. Therefore, we performed a systematic review to evaluate the prognostic role of frailty in lung cancer. Methods: The online PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI and Wanfang literature databases were searched to identify all related articles that reported the predictive value of frailty for mortality and therapeutic toxicity. Review Manager 5.3 was used to analyze results by standard meta-analysis methodology. Results: Seven studies were included in this review, and only six studies with 2,359 patients were enrolled in meta-analysis. Patients in two studies received chemotherapy, two studies radiotherapy, two studies surgery, one study not reported. Compared to non-frail patients, frail patients had a higher risk of overall mortality [Hazard Ratio (HR) = 1.57, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.32–1.87], and therapeutic toxicity [Odds Ratio (OR) = 2.60, 95% CI, 0.82–8.24]. Prefrail patients also showed higher overall mortality and therapeutic toxicity than non-frail patients (HR = 1.20, 95% CI, 1.05–1.38; OR = 1.72, 95% CI, 1.18–2.51, respectively). Conclusions: Frailty is a powerful predictor of overall mortality and therapeutic toxicity in lung cancer patients.
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- Shuiping Dai
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Mima K, Hayashi H, Nakagawa S, Matsumoto T, Kinoshita S, Matsumura K, Kitamura F, Uemura N, Nakao Y, Itoyama R, Kaida T, Imai K, Yamashita YI, Baba H. Frailty is associated with poor prognosis after resection for pancreatic cancer. Int J Clin Oncol 2021; 26:1938-1946. [PMID: 34235599 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-021-01983-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND With population aging, the number of frail patients with pancreatic cancer has increased. The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a simple and validated tool to assess frailty, and higher scores predict worse clinical outcomes after cardiovascular surgery. In this retrospective study, we aimed to examine the association of preoperative frailty with prognosis after resection for pancreatic cancer. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data from 142 consecutive patients undergoing resection for pancreatic cancer between April 2010 and December 2018. We used the CFS: 1 (very fit) to 9 (terminally ill) to assess frailty and examined associations of the CFS scores with recurrence-free survival (RFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), and overall survival (OS). Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs), controlling for potential confounders. RESULTS Of the 142 patients, 113 (80%) had CFS scores of ≤ 3, 13 (9.2%) scores of 4, and 16 (11%) scores of ≥ 5. Scores of ≥ 5 on the CFS were associated with worse CSS (univariable HR: 2.62, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.19-5.18, P = 0.019; multivariable HR: 2.49, 95% CI 1.05-5.34, P = 0.039) and OS (univariable HR: 2.42, 95% CI 1.19-4.46, P = 0.016; multivariable HR: 2.25, 95% CI 1.05-4.43, P = 0.038). The association between CFS scores and RFS was not significant in multivariable analysis (univariable HR: 2.11, 95% CI 1.08-3.79, P = 0.030; multivariable HR: 1.47, 95% CI 0.71-2.83, P = 0.29). CONCLUSION Higher scores on the CFS are associated with worse CSS and OS after resection for pancreatic cancer. Preoperative measurement of frailty may improve risk assessment among patients with pancreatic cancer.
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- Kosuke Mima
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
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Podda M, Sylla P, Baiocchi G, Adamina M, Agnoletti V, Agresta F, Ansaloni L, Arezzo A, Avenia N, Biffl W, Biondi A, Bui S, Campanile FC, Carcoforo P, Commisso C, Crucitti A, De'Angelis N, De'Angelis GL, De Filippo M, De Simone B, Di Saverio S, Ercolani G, Fraga GP, Gabrielli F, Gaiani F, Guerrieri M, Guttadauro A, Kluger Y, Leppaniemi AK, Loffredo A, Meschi T, Moore EE, Ortenzi M, Pata F, Parini D, Pisanu A, Poggioli G, Polistena A, Puzziello A, Rondelli F, Sartelli M, Smart N, Sugrue ME, Tejedor P, Vacante M, Coccolini F, Davies J, Catena F. Multidisciplinary management of elderly patients with rectal cancer: recommendations from the SICG (Italian Society of Geriatric Surgery), SIFIPAC (Italian Society of Surgical Pathophysiology), SICE (Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery and new technologies), and the WSES (World Society of Emergency Surgery) International Consensus Project. World J Emerg Surg 2021; 16:35. [PMID: 34215310 PMCID: PMC8254305 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-021-00378-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Although rectal cancer is predominantly a disease of older patients, current guidelines do not incorporate optimal treatment recommendations for the elderly and address only partially the associated specific challenges encountered in this population. This results in a wide variation and disparity in delivering a standard of care to this subset of patients. As the burden of rectal cancer in the elderly population continues to increase, it is crucial to assess whether current recommendations on treatment strategies for the general population can be adopted for the older adults, with the same beneficial oncological and functional outcomes. This multidisciplinary experts' consensus aims to refine current rectal cancer-specific guidelines for the elderly population in order to help to maximize rectal cancer therapeutic strategies while minimizing adverse impacts on functional outcomes and quality of life for these patients. METHODS The discussion among the steering group of clinical experts and methodologists from the societies' expert panel involved clinicians practicing in general surgery, colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, geriatric oncology, geriatrics, gastroenterologists, radiologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and endoscopists. Research topics and questions were formulated, revised, and unanimously approved by all experts in two subsequent modified Delphi rounds in December 2020-January 2021. The steering committee was divided into nine teams following the main research field of members. Each conducted their literature search and drafted statements and recommendations on their research question. Literature search has been updated up to 2020 and statements and recommendations have been developed according to the GRADE methodology. A modified Delphi methodology was implemented to reach agreement among the experts on all statements and recommendations. CONCLUSIONS The 2021 SICG-SIFIPAC-SICE-WSES consensus for the multidisciplinary management of elderly patients with rectal cancer aims to provide updated evidence-based statements and recommendations on each of the following topics: epidemiology, pre-intervention strategies, diagnosis and staging, neoadjuvant chemoradiation, surgery, watch and wait strategy, adjuvant chemotherapy, synchronous liver metastases, and emergency presentation of rectal cancer.
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- Mauro Podda
- Department of Emergency Surgery, Cagliari University Hospital "D. Casula", Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- ASST Cremona, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of Winterthur, Winterthur - University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of General Surgery, Vittorio Veneto Hospital, AULSS2 Trevigiana del Veneto, Vittorio Veneto, Italy
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- 1st General Surgery Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- SC Chirurgia Generale e Specialità Chirurgiche Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical - Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, ASL VT - Ospedale "San Giovanni Decollato - Andosilla", Civita Castellana, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Unit of General Surgery, University Hospital of Ferrara, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Cristo Re Hospital and Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Digestive Surgery, Regional General Hospital F. Miulli, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of General and Metabolic Surgery, Poissy and Saint Germain en Laye Hospitals, Poissy, France
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- General and Oncologic Surgery, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Forlì, Italy
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- UOC Chirurgia Generale - AOU san Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Università di Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health, Denver, USA
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Cagliari University Hospital "D. Casula", Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Sant'Orsola Hospital, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chirurgia Pietro Valdoni Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza Università degli Studi di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- UOC Chirurgia Generale - AOU san Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Università di Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- SC Chirurgia Generale e Specialità Chirurgiche Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Letterkenny University Hospital and CPM sEUBP Interreg Project, Letterkenny, Ireland
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical - Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Cambridge Colorectal Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Parma Maggiore Hospital, Parma, Italy
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Roberts V, Deftereos I, Mahbub B, Simons K, Faragher I, Chan STF, Yeung JM. Anaemia and its impact on colorectal cancer patients: how can we better optimize surgical outcomes? ANZ J Surg 2021; 91:E280-E285. [PMID: 33851493 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anaemia is a common manifestation of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, appropriate workup prior to surgery and the effect of anaemia on outcomes have not been well defined. This study aimed to describe preoperative anaemia incidence, investigations performed, treatment and associated complications in a CRC surgical population at a single large tertiary institution in Australia. METHODS Patients who received surgery with curative intent for CRC between 2012 and 2017 were identified from a prospectively maintained database. Demographic and clinical outcome data were analysed. RESULTS In total, 754 patients with CRC were included. Anaemia was found in 350 (46.4%) patients, of which 124 (35.4%) were microcytic, 20 (5.7%) were macrocytic and 206 (58.9%) were normocytic. Older patients were more likely to have anaemia (mean age 70.28 years, standard deviation (SD) 12.98 versus 64.74 years, SD 11.74). Only 89 patients (25.4%) were tested for iron deficiency, and of these, 76 (85.4%) were found to be iron deficient and 42 (47.7%) had low ferritin. Preoperative anaemia was associated with a higher incidence of postoperative complications (adjusted odds ratio (OR) 1.46, 95%, CI 1.04-2.05; P = 0.03) and a longer length of stay (LOS; average 1.8 days; 95% CI 0.3-3.3 days). CONCLUSION A significant proportion of CRC patients had anaemia and the majority were normocytic. Only a small number of anaemic patients were tested for iron deficiency. Preoperative anaemia had an adverse effect on LOS and postoperative complications. The evaluation of anaemic patients is essential in CRC patients undergoing surgery.
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- Vanessa Roberts
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Western Precinct, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Western Precinct, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Office for Research, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Western Precinct, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Surgery, Western Precinct, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Chronic Disease Alliance, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Puts M, Soo WK, Szumacher E, Decoster L. Methods for frailty screening and geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 2021; 15:16-22. [PMID: 33507036 DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review highlights the latest development in the use of geriatric assessment(GA) and frailty assessment for older adults with cancer. RECENT FINDINGS From 2019, there were six large randomized controlled trials (RCTs) completed of GA for older adults with cancer, as well as several studies of frailty screening tools. SUMMARY The findings in this review highlight the benefits of implementing GA, followed by interventions to address the identified issues (GA -guided interventions). Four of six RCTs that implemented GA for older adults with cancer showed positive impact on various outcomes, including treatment toxicity and quality of life. GA implementation varied significantly between studies, from oncologist acting on GA summary, geriatrician comanagement, to full GA by a multidisciplinary team. However, there were several barriers reported to implementing GA for all older adults with cancer, such as access to geriatrics and resource issues. Future research needs to elucidate how to best operationalize GA in various cancer settings. The authors also reviewed frailty screening tools and latest evidence on their use and impact.
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- Martine Puts
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University
- Cancer Services, Eastern Health
- Aged Medicine Program, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Oncologisch Centrum, Universitair ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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Mima K, Miyanari N, Kosumi K, Tajiri T, Kanemitsu K, Takematsu T, Inoue M, Mizumoto T, Kubota T, Baba H. The efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy for resected high-risk stage II and stage III colorectal cancer in frail patients. Int J Clin Oncol 2021; 26:903-912. [PMID: 33507434 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-021-01876-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The number of frail patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) has increased. Despite evidence-based treatment guidelines, a large proportion of patients with resected CRC do not receive adjuvant chemotherapy in daily practice. This retrospective study aimed to examine the effect of adjuvant chemotherapy for CRC according to frailty. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data from 507 consecutive patients with curatively resected high-risk stage II or stage III CRC between 2009 and 2016. Frailty was assessed using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS): 1 (very fit) to 9 (terminally ill), and frailty was defined as CFS ≥ 4. Recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) were compared between surgery alone and adjuvant chemotherapy in frail and non-frail patients. A cox proportional hazards model was used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs), controlling for potential confounders. RESULTS Of the 507 patients, 194 (38%) were frail. There were no significant interactions between frailty and adjuvant chemotherapy regarding RFS (Pinteraction = 0.59) and OS (Pinteraction = 0.81). In multivariable analyses, associations of adjuvant chemotherapy with longer RFS and OS in frail patients (RFS, HR: 0.33, 95% CI 0.15-0.63; OS, HR: 0.23, 95% CI 0.08-0.54) were comparable to non-frail patients (RFS, HR: 0.36, 95% CI 0.22-0.58; OS, HR: 0.34, 95% CI 0.15-0.69). Frail patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy were younger and had better nutritional status than those undergoing surgery alone (all P < 0.005). CONCLUSION Selected frail patients with CRC may experience a similar survival benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy as non-frail patients. Clinical trials are needed to establish adjuvant chemotherapy for CRC in frail patients.
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- Kosuke Mima
- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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The number of obstructive colorectal cancers in Japan has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective single-center cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2020; 60:675-679. [PMID: 33282280 PMCID: PMC7708825 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.11.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background The global pandemic of COVID-19 has changed cancer treatment environments. In Japan, cancer screenings were halted and the numbers of endoscopies and surgeries were restricted in some hospitals based on the state of emergency declared. Herein, we investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the characteristics of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in facilities that are on the frontline of both COVID-19 and cancer treatments. Patients and methods We retrospectively analyzed the cases of all of the CRC patients (n = 123) who underwent surgery at our regional cancer treatment center and tertiary emergency hospital in Japan during a 120-day period ranging from before to after the state of emergency declaration. CRC patients during the corresponding period in the previous year were also examined. Results Although the number of CRC patients did not show a significant change related to the pandemic, the incidence of obstructive CRCs significantly increased after the pandemic's start. The numbers of outpatients and colonoscopies both decreased, which could have resulted in the decrease of CRC patients detected by cancer screening during the pandemic. The numbers of symptomatic CRC patients and emergency admissions both increased significantly during the pandemic. Conclusion Our findings indicate the possibility that the discovery of CRCs in patients could be delayed due to the halt in screenings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the increase of obstructive CRCs. These results highlight the importance of cancer screening and suggest that the screening system for cancers should be reorganized before future pandemics. The proportion of obstructive CRC patients increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CRC patients were mainly detected by abdominal symptoms but not by cancer screening. It is possible that the delays in the detection and surgeries due to halted screenings promoted the CRC progression. The screening systems for cancer should be reorganize before a future pandemic of unknown infectious disease.
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