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Li KK, Wang YJ, Zhang TM, Zhang L, Zhao SL, Chen L, Bao T, Zhao XL, Xie XF, Guo W. Right gastroepiploic artery length determined anastomotic leakage after minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a prospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2024; 110:2757-2764. [PMID: 38349216 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND This prospective cohort study, conducted at a high-volume esophageal cancer center from July 2019 to July 2022, aimed to investigate the link between the right gastroepiploic artery (RGEA) length and anastomotic leakage (AL) rates following minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE). Real-world data on stomach blood supply in the Chinese population were examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 516 cases were enrolled, categorized into two groups based on the Youden index-determined optimal cut-off value for the relative length of RGEA (length of RGEA/length of gastric conduit, 64.69%) through ROC analysis: Group SR (short RGEA) and Group LR (long RGEA). The primary observation parameter was the relationship between AL incidence and the ratio of direct blood supply from RGEA. Secondary parameters included the mean length of the right gastroepiploic artery, greater curvature, and the connection type between right and left gastroepiploic vessels. Patient data were prospectively recorded in electronic case report forms. RESULTS The study revealed median lengths of 43.60 cm for greater curvature, 43.16 cm for the gastric conduit, and 26.75 cm for RGEA. AL, the most common postoperative complication, showed a significant difference between groups (16.88 vs. 8.84%, P =0.01). Multivariable binary logistic regression identified Group SR and LR (odds ratio: 2.651, 95% CI: 1.124-6.250, P =0.03) and Neoadjuvant therapy (odds ratio: 2.479, 95% CI: 1.374-4.473, P =0.00) as independent predictors of AL. CONCLUSIONS The study emphasizes the crucial role of RGEA length in determining AL incidence in MIE for esophageal cancer. Preserving RGEA and fostering capillary arches between RGEA and LGEA are recommended strategies to mitigate AL risk.
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- Kun-Kun Li
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, People's Republic of China
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Wang P, Tian Y, Du Y, Zhong Y. Intraoperative assessment of anastomotic blood supply using indocyanine green fluorescence imaging following esophagojejunostomy or esophagogastrostomy for gastric cancer. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1341900. [PMID: 38304873 PMCID: PMC10833224 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1341900] [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: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Objective This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of intraoperative assessment of anastomotic blood supply in patients undergoing esophagojejunostomy or esophagogastrostomy for gastric cancer using Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging (IGFI). Materials and methods From January 2019 to October 2021, we conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who had undergone laparoscopic gastrectomy for the treatment of gastric cancer. The patients were consecutively enrolled and categorized into two study groups: the Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging (IGFI) group consisting of 86 patients, and the control group comprising 92 patients. In the IGFI group, intravenous administration of Indocyanine Green (ICG) was performed, and we utilized a fluorescence camera system to assess anastomotic blood supply both before and after the anastomosis. Results The demographic characteristics of patients in both groups were found to be comparable. In the IGFI group, the mean time to observe perfusion fluorescence was 26.3 ± 12.0 seconds post-ICG injection, and six patients needed to select a more proximal resection point due to insufficient fluorescence at their initial site of choice. Notably, the IGFI group exhibited a lower incidence of postoperative anastomotic leakage, with no significant disparities observed in terms of pathological outcomes, postoperative recovery, or other postoperative complication rates when compared to the control group (p > 0.05). Conclusion This study underscores the potential of IGFI as a dependable and pragmatic tool for the assessment of anastomotic blood supply following esophagojejunostomy or esophagogastrostomy for gastric cancer. The use of IGFI may potentially reduce the occurrence of postoperative anastomotic leakage.
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Galema HA, Faber RA, Tange FP, Hilling DE, van der Vorst JR, Hartgrink HH, Vahrmeijer AL, Hutteman M, Mieog JSD, Lagarde SM, van der Sluis PC, Wijnhoven BP, Verhoef C, Burggraaf J, Keereweer S. A quantitative assessment of perfusion of the gastric conduit after oesophagectomy using near-infrared fluorescence with indocyanine green. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2023; 49:990-995. [PMID: 36914531 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.02.017] [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: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Anastomotic leakage is a severe complication after oesophageal resection with gastric conduit reconstruction. Poor perfusion of the gastric conduit plays an important role in the development of anastomotic leakage. Quantitative near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence angiography with indocyanine green (ICG-FA) is an objective technique that can be used for perfusion assessment. This study aims to assess perfusion patterns of the gastric conduit with quantitative ICG-FA. METHODS In this exploratory study, 20 patients undergoing oesophagectomy with gastric conduit reconstruction were included. A standardized NIR ICG-FA video of the gastric conduit was recorded. Postoperatively, the videos were quantified. Primary outcomes were the time-intensity curves and nine perfusion parameters from contiguous regions of interest on the gastric conduit. A secondary outcome was the inter-observer agreement of subjective interpretation of the ICG-FA videos between six surgeons. The inter-observer agreement was tested with an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). RESULTS In a total of 427 curves, three distinct perfusion patterns were recognized: pattern 1 (steep inflow, steep outflow); pattern 2 (steep inflow, minor outflow); and pattern 3 (slow inflow, no outflow). All perfusion parameters were significantly different between the perfusion patterns. The inter-observer agreement was poor - moderate (ICC:0.345,95%CI:0.164-0.584). DISCUSSION This was the first study to describe perfusion patterns of the complete gastric conduit after oesophagectomy. Three distinct perfusion patterns were observed. The poor inter-observer agreement of the subjective assessment underlines the need for quantification of ICG-FA of the gastric conduit. Further studies should evaluate the predictive value of perfusion patterns and parameters on anastomotic leakage.
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- Hidde A Galema
- Department of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Doctor Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Doctor Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Doctor Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, the Netherlands.
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Wang N, Maswikiti EP, Wang B, Yu Y, Ma Y, Xiang L, Ma C, Ma Z, Gu B, Gao L, Chen H. Utility of near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green in resection of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A literature review and a case report. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023; 42:103325. [PMID: 36746234 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103325] [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: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgery remains the main primary treatment for non-advanced oesophageal cancer. Conventional thoracotomy and laparotomy can result in severe trauma, slow recovery, more complications, low quality of life, and reduced survival outcomes. Laparoscopic surgery has reduced the above-mentioned problems. However, some challenges remain associated with this approach, such as lymphadenectomy, anastomotic leakage, and inadequate surgical margins. Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging using indocyanine green (ICG) in combination with laparoscopic surgery, provides real-time navigation throughout the entire surgical procedure. CASE PRESENTATION A middle-aged male patient presented to our health centre with progressive dysphagia for > 2 months. Endoscopy and biopsy revealed oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma 34 cm from the incisors (tumour node metastasis classification (TNM) T3N1M0 IIIB). ICG imaging fluorescence laparoscopic surgery was successfully performed to complete the oesophagectomy and oesophageal and tubular stomach anastomosis by accurately locating the lesion, retaining adequate upper and lower margins, visually dissecting the lymph nodes, and testing the anastomotic blood supply. The postoperative TNM stage was T2N0M0 ⅡA. The patient recovered quickly without complications. Postoperative chemotherapy was administered. After three years of follow-up, the patient had no recurrence or complications. CONCLUSIONS Fluorescence laparoscopy provides an excellent surgical treatment modality for patients with oesophageal cancer.
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- Na Wang
- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China.
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China.
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China.
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China.
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China.
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China.
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China.
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China.
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China; Key Laboratory of System Tumors of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China.
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