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Maurer CA, Dietrich D, Schilling MK, Brauchli P, Kessler K, Käser SA. Is surgical quality more important than radicality? Long-term outcomes of stage I-III colon cancer (SAKK 40/00). Surg Oncol 2024; 55:102092. [PMID: 38843695 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2024.102092] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND To prospectively determine the influence of variations of surgical radicality and surgical quality on long-term outcome in patients with stage I-III colon cancer. METHODS From a prospective multicenter cohort study including 1040 patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer from 09/2001 to 06/2005 in nine Swiss and one German hospital, 423 patients with stage I-III colon cancer were selected and analyzed. Surgeons and pathologists filled in standardized forms prospectively assessing items of oncosurgical radicality and quality. Patients had standardized follow-up according to national guidelines. RESULTS Follow-up was median 6.2 years (range 0.3-10.4) showing a 5-year disease-free survival/overall survival of 83 %/87 % in stage I (n = 85), 69 %/77 % in stage II (n = 187), and 53 %/61 % in stage III (n = 151) colon cancer. Despite remarkable variations of oncosurgical radicality and quality, the multivariate model revealed that mainly quality items correlated significantly with disease-free survival (surgical tumor lesion HR 2.12, p = 0.036, perioperative blood transfusion HR 1.67, p = 0.018, emergency resection HR 1.74, p = 0.035) and overall survival (early venous ligation HR 0.66, p = 0.023, surgical tumor lesion HR 2.28, p = 0.027, perioperative blood transfusion HR1.79, p = 0.010, emergency resection HR 1.88, p = 0.026), while radicality parameters (length of specimen, distance of the tumor to nearest bowel resection site, number of lymph nodes, height of resected mesocolon and of central vascular dissection) did not. CONCLUSION Surgical quality seems to have a stronger impact on oncologic long-term outcome in stage I - III colon cancer than surgical radicality.
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- Christoph A Maurer
- Hospital of Liestal, Switzerland; Hirslanden Group, Bern, Switzerland; Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research (SAKK), Bern, Switzerland; Bürgerspital Solothurn (soH), Switzerland.
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- Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research (SAKK), Bern, Switzerland
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- Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research (SAKK), Bern, Switzerland
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- Hospital of Liestal, Switzerland; Bürgerspital Solothurn (soH), Switzerland
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Morarasu S, O'Brien L, Clancy C, Dietrich D, Maurer CA, Frasson M, Garcia-Granero E, Martin ST. A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing surgical and oncological outcomes of upper rectal, rectosigmoid and sigmoid tumours. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 47:2421-2428. [PMID: 34016500 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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AIM Management paradigms for tumours from the sigmoid colon to the lower rectum vary significantly. The upper rectum (UR) represents the transition point both anatomically and in treatment protocols. Above the UR is clearly defined and managed as colon cancer and below is managed as rectal cancer. This study compares outcomes between sigmoid, rectosigmoid and UR tumours to establish if differences exist in operative and oncological outcomes. METHODS Electronic databases were searched for published studies with comparative data on peri-operative and oncological outcome for upper rectal and sigmoid/rectosigmoid (SRS) tumours treated without neoadjuvant radiation. The search adhered to PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items in Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) guidelines. Data was combined using random-effects models. RESULTS Seven comparative series examined outcomes in 4355 patients. There was no difference in ASA grade (OR, 1.28; 95% CI, 0.99-1.67; P = 0.06), T3/T4 tumours (OR, 1.24; 95% CI, 0.95-1.63; P = 0.12), or lymph node positivity (OR, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.70-1.36; P = 0.87). UR cancers had higher rates of operative morbidity (OR, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.55-0.93; P = 0.01) and anastomotic leak (OR, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.31-0.71; P = 0.0004). There was no difference in local recurrence (OR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.37-1.08; P = 0.10). SRS tumours had lower rates of distant recurrence (OR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.68-1.0; P = 0.05). Rectosigmoid operative and cancer outcomes were closer to UR than sigmoid. CONCLUSIONS Based on existing data, UR and rectosigmoid tumours have higher morbidity, leak rates and distant recurrence than more proximal tumours.
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- Stefan Morarasu
- Centre for Colorectal Disease, Saint Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University College Dublin, Ireland
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- Centre for Colorectal Disease, Saint Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research (SAKK), Bern, Switzerland
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- Hirslanden Group, Clinic Beau-Site, Schänzlihalde 11, 3000, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital La Fe, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital La Fe, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Centre for Colorectal Disease, Saint Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland; Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University College Dublin, Ireland
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Evaluation of the prognostic relevance of the recommended minimum number of lymph nodes in colorectal cancer-a propensity score analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis 2021; 36:779-789. [PMID: 33454816 PMCID: PMC7952332 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-021-03835-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Nodal status in colorectal cancer (CRC) is an important prognostic factor, and adequate lymph node (LN) staging is crucial. Whether the number of resected and analysed LN has a direct impact on overall survival (OS), cancer-specific survival (CSS) and disease-free survival (DFS) is much discussed. Guidelines request a minimum number of 12 LN to be analysed. Whether that threshold marks a prognostic relevant cut-off remains unknown. METHODS Patients operated for stage I-III CRC were identified from a prospectively maintained database. The impact of the number of analysed LN on OS, CSS and DFS was assessed using Cox regression and propensity score analysis. RESULTS Of the 687 patients, 81.8% had ≥ 12 LN resected and analysed. Median LN yield was 17.0 (IQR 13.0-23.0). Resection and analysis of ≥ 12 LN was associated with improved OS (HR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.56-0.95, p = 0.033), CSS (HR 0.52, 95% CI: 0.31-0.85, p = 0.030) and DFS (HR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.57-0.95, p = 0.030) in multivariate Cox analysis. After adjusting for biasing factors with propensity score matching, resection of ≥ 12 LN was significantly associated with improved OS (HR = 0.59; 95% CI: 0.43-0.81; p = 0.002), CSS (HR = 0.34; 95% CI: 0.20-0.60; p < 0.001) and DFS (HR = 0.55; 95% CI: 0.41-0.74; p < 0.001) compared to patients with < 12 LN. CONCLUSION Eliminating biasing factors by a propensity score matching analysis underlines the prognostic importance of the number of analysed LN. The set threshold marks the minimum number of required LN but nevertheless represents a cut-off regarding outcome in stage I-III CRC. This analysis therefore highlights the significance and importance of adherence to surgical oncological standards.
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Tang Y, Rao S, Yang C, Hu Y, Sheng R, Zeng M. Value of MRI morphologic features with pT1-2 rectal cancer in determining lymph node metastasis. J Surg Oncol 2018; 118:544-550. [PMID: 30129673 DOI: 10.1002/jso.25173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES To investigate the different features between metastatic lymph node and nonmetastatic lymph node on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the relationship between the rectal lesion and lymph node metastasis (LNM). METHODS Eighty-two patients with retrospectively consecutive pT1-2 stage rectal cancer in 2016 were divided into lymph node metastasis (LNM+) and lymph node nonmetastasis (LNM-) group based on their histopathologic examinations. We evaluated the following features of lymph nodes: number, shape, signal heterogeneity, border, and diameter of the largest lymph node on T2-weight images. We also calculated tumor apparent diffusion coefficient ratio and tumor percent enhancement. Fisher's exact test was applied for inspecting lymph node numbers on MRI and logistic regression analysis in examining risk factors for LNM. RESULTS The MR-LN number was significantly different between the LNM+ and LNM- group (median: 4 vs 1, P = 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis exhibited that the diameter of the largest lymph node and the tumor percent enhancement of the arterial phase were independent risk factors of LNM (P = 0.005 vs 0.021, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The largest lymph node's diameter and the tumor percent enhancement of arterial phase on MRI were helpful in determining LNM in pT1-2 rectal cancer.
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- Yibo Tang
- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Memon MA, Awaiz A, Yunus RM, Memon B, Khan S. Meta-analysis of histopathological outcomes of laparoscopic assisted rectal resection (LARR) vs open rectal resection (ORR) for carcinoma. Am J Surg 2018; 216:1004-1015. [PMID: 29958656 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND We conducted a meta-analysis of the randomized evidence to determine the relative merits of histopathological outcomes of laparoscopic assisted (LARR) versus open rectal resection (ORR) for rectal cancer. DATA SOURCES A search of PubMed and other electronic databases comparing LARR and ORR between Jan 2000 and June 2016 was performed. Histopathological variables analyzed included; location of rectal tumors; complete and incomplete TME; positive and negative circumferential resection margins (+/-CRM); positive distal resected margins (+DRM); distance of tumor from DRM; number of lymph nodes harvested; resected specimen length; tumor size and perforated rectum. RESULTS Fourteen RCTs totaling 3843 patients (LARR = 2096, ORR = 1747) were analyzed. Comparable effects were noted for all these histopathological variables except for the variable perforated rectum which favored ORR. CONCLUSIONS LARR compares favorably to ORR for rectal cancer treatment. However, there is significantly higher risk of rectal perforation during LARR compared to ORR.
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- Muhammed Ashraf Memon
- South East Queensland Surgery (SEQS), Sunnybank Obesity Centre, Sunnybank, Queensland, Australia; School of Agricultural, Computing and Environmental Sciences, International Centre for Applied Climate Science, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia; Mayne Medical School, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Health and Social Science, Bolton University, Bolton, Lancashire, UK.
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- South East Queensland Surgery (SEQS), Sunnybank Obesity Centre, Sunnybank, Queensland, Australia.
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- South East Queensland Surgery (SEQS), Sunnybank Obesity Centre, Sunnybank, Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Agricultural, Computing and Environmental Sciences, International Centre for Applied Climate Science, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
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Poskus E, Kryzauskas M, Poskus T, Mikalauskas S, Samalavicius NE, Aliosin O, Dailidenas S, Tamelis A, Saladzinskas Z, Lizdenis P, Jakaitiene A, Smailyte G, Strupas K. Improved perioperative care is associated with improved long-term survival in colorectal cancer. Int J Colorectal Dis 2018. [PMID: 29532205 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-018-3021-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare perioperative colorectal cancer care and survival in patient cohorts operated in 2005 and in 2010 in Lithuania. METHODS Comparative observational cohort study was performed. The study was conducted in the three Lithuanian cancer hospitals. Patients, who underwent curative surgery for colorectal cancer in 2005 and 2010, were included. Demographic characteristics, distribution of the tumors, preoperative diagnostics and staging, surgical treatment, the quality of pathological examination, morbidity, and mortality were analyzed. One- and 5-year overall survival data were compared between the groups. RESULTS Colorectal cancer diagnostics and treatment improved from 2005 to 2010 significantly. The disease was identified as stage III-IV for 45 vs. 48% of the patients; however, computed tomography staging scan was performed only for 5.9 vs. 17.8% in 2005 and 2010, respectively. Laparoscopic operations were performed 1.5 vs. 10.5% and abdominoperineal resections-42.7 vs. 31.7% in 2005 and 2010, respectively. The number of harvested lymph nodes was mentioned in 55.8 vs. 97.7% of the cases, whereas more than 12 lymph nodes were examined in 18 vs. 66.6% of cases after histological examination. The overall 5-year survival was 52.1 vs. 63.1% (p < 0.0001), while the 5-year survival of the patients with stage IV of disease was 4.2 vs. 17.8% in 2005 and 2010, respectively. CONCLUSION Preoperative investigation, surgical treatment, pathological examination, and postoperative course are associated with improved overall survival in colorectal cancer patients, undergoing curative surgery in the resource-limited settings.
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- Eligijus Poskus
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Surgery, Klaipeda University Hospital, 41 Liepojos Str, LT-92288, Klaipeda, Lithuania.,Department of Abdominal and General Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Clinic of Internal, Family Medicine and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 1 Santariskiu Str, LT-08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Surgery, Klaipeda University Hospital, 41 Liepojos Str, LT-92288, Klaipeda, Lithuania
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- Department of Abdominal and General Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Clinic of Internal, Family Medicine and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 1 Santariskiu Str, LT-08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Centre of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Department of Human and Medical Genetics, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epidemiology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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