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Izumi H, Yoshii H, Fujino R, Takeo S, Nomura E, Mukai M, Makuuchi H. Efficacy of Pancreatic Dissection With a Triple-row Stapler in Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy: A Retrospective Observational Study. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2024; 34:295-300. [PMID: 38736396 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001284] [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: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pancreatic fistulas (POPFs) occur after 20% to 30% of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy using triple-row staplers in preventing POPFs. METHODS Between April 2016 and May 2023, 59 patients underwent complete laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies. There were more females (n=34, 57.6%) than males (n=25, 42.4%). The median age of the patients was 68.9 years. The patients were divided into slow-compression (n=19) and no-compression (n=40) groups and examined for pancreatic leakage. Both groups were examined with respect to age, sex, body mass index (BMI), pancreatic thickness at the pancreatic dissection site, pancreatic texture, diagnosis, operative time, blood loss, presence of POPF, date of drain removal, and length of hospital stay. In addition, risk factors for POPF were examined in a multivariate analysis. RESULTS Grade B POPFs were found in 9 patients (15.3%). Using univariate analysis, the operative time, blood loss, postoperative pancreatic fluid leakage, day of drain removal, and hospital stay were shorter in the no-compression group than in the slow-compression group. Using multivariate analysis, the absence of POPFs was significantly more frequent in the no-compression group (odds ratio, 5.69; 95% CI, 1.241-26.109; P =0.025). The no-compression pancreatic dissection method was a simple method for reducing POPF incidence. CONCLUSIONS The method of quickly dissecting the pancreas without compression yielded better results than the method of slowly dissecting the pancreas with slow compression. This quick dissection without compression was a simple and safe method that minimized postoperative pancreatic fluid leakage, shortened the operative time and length of hospital stay, and reduced medical costs. Therefore, this method might be a clinically successful option.
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- Hideki Izumi
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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Kjeseth T, Hagen RE, Edwin B, Lai X, Røsok BI, Tholfsen T, Sahakyan MA, Kleive D. Impact of pancreas transection site on incidence of pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy: a propensity score matched study. HPB (Oxford) 2024:S1365-182X(24)01738-6. [PMID: 38839509 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2024.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Distal pancreatectomy (DP) is performed for lesions in the body and tail of the pancreas. The morbidity profile is considerable, mainly due to clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF). This study aims to investigate potential differences in CR-POPF related to transection site. METHODS An observational cohort study from a prospectively maintained database was performed. Subtotal distal pancreatectomy (SDP) was defined as transection over the superior mesenteric vein, and DP was defined as transection lateral to this point. Propensity score matching (PSM) in 1:1 fashion was applied based on demographical and perioperative variables. RESULTS Six hundred and six patients were included in the analysis (1997-2020). Four hundred twenty (69.3%) underwent DP, while 186 (30.7%) underwent SDP. The rate of CR-POPF was 19.3% after DP and 20.4% after SDP (p = 0.74). SDP was associated with older age (63.1 vs 60.1 years, p = 0.016), higher occurrence of ductal adenocarcinoma (37.1 vs 17.6%, p = 0.001) and more frequent use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (3.8 vs 0.7%, p = 0.012). After PSM, 155 patients were left in each group. The difference in CR-POPF between DP and SDP remained statistically non-significant (20.6 vs 18.7%, p = 0.67). CONCLUSION This study found no difference in CR-POPF related to transection site during distal pancreatectomy.
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- Trond Kjeseth
- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Department of Surgery N1, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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Ishida J, Toyama H, Asari S, Goto T, Nanno Y, Mizumoto T, Tsugawa D, Komatsu S, Kuramitsu K, Yanagimoto H, Kido M, Fukumoto T. Use of a short cartridge stapler is beneficial in pancreatic transection at the neck during laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Surg Today 2023; 53:153-157. [PMID: 35879473 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-022-02540-5] [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: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Stapling is the standard method for pancreatic transection during laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Although most surgeons use a 60 mm cartridge stapler, space limitations created by laparoscopic surgery make the instrument difficult to handle, especially during pancreatic transection at the neck. Therefore, we currently use a 45 mm cartridge stapler for laparoscopic pancreatic transection at the neck. Between October 2019 and December 2020, we performed pancreatic transection using a 45 mm cartridge stapler in 27 patients. Fifteen patients experienced biochemical leakage, but no patients developed clinically relevant pancreatic fistula. The compactness of the 45 mm cartridge has several benefits: (1) less space is required for flexing, opening, and closing the device; (2) it enables easy insertion of the lower jaw behind the pancreas, even if the dissected space behind the pancreas is narrow; (3) less obstruction of the surgeons' view prevents accidental injury to the surrounding tissues and vessels. These benefits may enable safe pancreatic transection.
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- Jun Ishida
- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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Impact of the transection plan on postoperative pancreatic fistulas occurring after robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy for nonmalignant pancreatic neoplasms. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:309-318. [PMID: 35941312 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09489-z] [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: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the main complication of distal pancreatectomy (DP) and affects the prognosis of patients. The impact of several clinical factors mentioned in recent studies on POPF remains controversial. This study aimed to investigate the impact of a remnant pancreas and other perioperative factors on POPFs occurring after robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy (RDP) for nonmalignant pancreatic neoplasms. METHODS A total of 197 patients who received robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy (RDP) for nonmalignant pancreatic neoplasms at the Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine from January 2018 to December 2020 were included in this retrospective study. According to the intraoperative transection plan, patients were divided into an RDP body group and an RDP tail group. Clinical and pathological features and perioperative factors affecting POPF were analyzed and compared between the two groups. RESULTS The results showed that a transection plan involving the tail of the pancreas (OR = 2.133, 95% CI 1.109-4.103, p = 0.023) and spleen preservation (OR = 2.588, 95% CI 1.435-4.665, p = 0.001) independently increased the incidence of POPF in patients with nonmalignant pancreatic neoplasms treated by RDP. A transection plan involving the tail of the pancreas was also an independent risk factor (OR = 3.464, 95% CI 1.270-9.450, p = 0.015) for grade B/C POPF. Length of remnant pancreas > 6.23 cm was an independent risk factor for POPF (OR = 3.116, 95% CI 1.364-7.121, p = 0.007). Length of remnant pancreas > 9.82 cm was an independent risk factor for grade B/C POPF (OR = 3.340, 95% CI 1.386-8.051, p = 0.007). CONCLUSION This retrospective study suggests that a transection plan involving the tail of the pancreas is an independent risk factor for POPF in patients with nonmalignant neoplasms treated by RDP. We also propose that the postoperative length of the remnant pancreas evaluated by computed tomography scans can be used to identify patients with a high risk of POPF in order to optimize the individualized strategy.
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A randomized controlled trial of stapled versus ultrasonic transection in distal pancreatectomy. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:4033-4041. [PMID: 34518950 PMCID: PMC9085691 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08724-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The pancreatic transection method during distal pancreatectomy is thought to influence postoperative fistula rates. Yet, the optimal technique for minimizing fistula occurrence is still unclear. The present randomized controlled trial compared stapled versus ultrasonic transection in elective distal pancreatectomy. METHODS Patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy from July 2018 to July 2020 at two high-volume institutions were considered for inclusion. Exclusion criteria were contiguous organ resection and a parenchymal thickness > 17 mm on intraoperative ultrasound. Eligible patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to stapled transection (Endo GIA Reinforced Reload with Tri-Staple Technology®) or ultrasonic transection (Harmonic Focus® + or Harmonic Ace® + shears). The primary endpoint was postoperative pancreatic fistula. Secondary endpoints included overall complications, abdominal collections, and length of hospital stay. RESULTS Overall, 72 patients were randomized in the stapled transection arm and 73 patients in the ultrasonic transection arm. Postoperative pancreatic fistula occurred in 23 patients (16%), with a comparable incidence between groups (12% in stapled transection versus 19% in ultrasonic dissection arm, p = 0.191). Overall complications did not differ substantially (35% in stapled transection versus 44% in ultrasonic transection arm, p = 0.170). There was an increased incidence of abdominal collections in the ultrasonic dissection group (32% versus 14%, p = 0.009), yet the need for percutaneous drain did not differ between randomization arms (p = 0.169). The median length of stay was 8 days in both groups (p = 0.880). Intraoperative blood transfusion was the only factor independently associated with postoperative pancreatic fistula on logistic regression analysis (OR 4.8, 95% CI 1.2-20.0, p = 0.032). CONCLUSION The present randomized controlled trial of stapled versus ultrasonic transection in elective distal pancreatectomy demonstrated no significant difference in postoperative pancreatic fistula rates and no substantial clinical impact on other secondary endpoints.
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Chong E, Ratnayake B, Lee S, French JJ, Wilson C, Roberts KJ, Loveday BPT, Manas D, Windsor J, White S, Pandanaboyana S. Systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors of postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy in the era of 2016 International Study Group pancreatic fistula definition. HPB (Oxford) 2021; 23:1139-1151. [PMID: 33820687 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2021.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Risk factors for the development of clinically relevant POPF (CR-POPF) following distal pancreatectomy (DP) need clarification particularly following the 2016 International Study Group of Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) definition. METHODS A systemic search of MEDLINE, Pubmed, Scopus, and EMBASE were conducted using the PRISMA framework. Studies were evaluated for risk factors for the development CR-POPF after DP using the 2016 ISGPF definition. Further subgroup analysis was undertaken on studies ≥10 patients in exposed and non-exposed subgroups. RESULTS Forty-three studies with 8864 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The weighted rate of CR-POPF was 20.4% (95%-CI: 17.7-23.4%). Smoking (OR 1.29, 95%-CI: 1.08-1.53, p = 0.02) and open DP (OR 1.43, 95%-CI: 1.02-2.01, p = 0.04) were found to be significant risk factors of CR-POPF. Diabetes (OR 0.81, 95%-CI: 0.68-0.95, p = 0.02) was a significant protective factor against CR-POPF. Substantial heterogeneity was observed in the comparisons of pancreatic texture and body mass index. Seventeen risk factors achieved significance in a univariate or multivariate comparison as reported by individual studies in the narrative synthesis, however, they remain difficult to interpret as statistically significant comparisons were not uniform. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis found smoking and open DP to be risk factors and diabetes to be protective factor of CR-POPF in the era of 2016 ISGPF definition.
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- Eric Chong
- Surgical and Translational Research Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Surgical and Translational Research Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Hepatobiliary and Upper Gastrointestinal Unit, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia; Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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- Surgical and Translational Research Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom; Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle, United Kingdom.
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Matsumoto I, Kamei K, Satoi S, Murase T, Matsumoto M, Kawaguchi K, Yoshida Y, Dongha L, Takebe A, Nakai T, Takeyama Y. Efficacy of the slow firing method using a reinforced triple-row stapler for preventing postoperative pancreatic fistula during laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Surg Today 2021; 52:260-267. [PMID: 34322726 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-021-02344-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains the most clinically relevant complication of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP). The present study evaluated the efficacy of the "slow firing method" using a reinforced triple-row stapler (Covidien, Tokyo, Japan) during LDP. METHODS This retrospective single-center study included 73 consecutive patients who underwent LDP using the slow firing method. A black cartridge was used in all patients. The primary endpoint was the rate of clinically relevant POPF (CR-POPF) after LDP. Secondary endpoints included perioperative outcomes and factors associated with CR-POPF as well as the correlation between the transection time and thickness of the pancreas. RESULTS Four patients (5.5%) developed CR-POPF (grade B). Overall morbidity rates, defined as grade ≥ II and ≥ III according to the Clavien-Dindo classification, were 21 and 11%, respectively. The median postoperative hospital stay was 10 days. Preoperative diabetes (13.6 vs. 0.2%, P = 0.044) and thickness of the pancreas ≥ 15 mm (13.8% vs. 0%, P = 0.006) were identified as independent risk factors for CR-POPF. The median transection time was 16 (8-29) min. CONCLUSION The slow firing method using a reinforced triple-row stapler for pancreatic transection is simple, safe, and effective for preventing CR-POPF after LDP.
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- Ippei Matsumoto
- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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Sakamoto K, Ogawa K, Tamura K, Iwata M, Matsui T, Nishi Y, Nagaoka T, Funamizu N, Takai A, Takada Y. Postoperative elevation of C-reactive protein levels and high drain fluid amylase output are strong predictors of pancreatic fistulas after distal pancreatectomy. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2021; 28:874-882. [PMID: 33636044 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to identify the predictors of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after distal pancreatectomy (DP). METHODS The records of 97 consecutive patients who underwent DP at Ehime University Hospital between June 2009 and August 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient characteristics, preoperative blood biochemistry data, operative findings, and postoperative findings until postoperative day (POD) 3 were investigated as potential predictors of clinically relevant POPF (CR-POPF). The product of the drain fluid amylase (DFA) value (U/L) and the drainage amount (mL/day) was defined as DFA output (U/day). RESULTS Of 97 patients who underwent DP, 23 (23.7%) developed CR-POPF. On multivariate analyses, high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels on POD 3 (>14.0 mg/dL) and high DFA output on POD 3 (>34 U/day) were found to be independent predictors of CR-POPF (odds ratios, 7.580 and 4.751, respectively; 95% confidence intervals, 2.052-27.995 and 1.487-15.175, respectively). Furthermore, the CRP value was helpful for predicting delayed CR-POPF in patients without POPF on POD3, and DFA output was useful for predicting the development of CR-POPF in patients diagnosed with POPF on POD3. CONCLUSION Postoperative CRP values and DFA output may facilitate appropriate postoperative management after DP.
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- Katsunori Sakamoto
- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Breast Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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Illuminati G, Cerasari S, Pasqua R, Nardi P, Fratini C, Frey S, Iannelli A, Marini P. Results of Standard Stapler Closure of Pancreatic Remnant After Distal Spleno-Pancreatectomy for Adenocarcinoma. Front Surg 2020; 7:596580. [PMID: 33251244 PMCID: PMC7674636 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.596580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background/Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of stapled closure of the pancreatic remnant after cold-knife section of the pancreatic isthmus and distal pancreatectomy for adenocarcinoma. Methods: A retrospective evaluation of 57 consecutive patients undergoing distal spleno-pancreatectomy for adenocarcinoma was performed. The pancreatic isthmus was systematically straight-sectioned with a cold knife, and the remnant was stapled close without additional stitches or adjuncts. The study's main endpoints were postoperative mortality, the occurrence of a pancreatic fistula, the need for a re-operation, the postoperative length of stay in the hospital, the rate of re-admission, and late survival. Results: Postoperative mortality was absent. Seventeen patients (29.8%) presented a pancreatic fistula of grade A in seven cases (41.2%), grade B in eight cases (47.1%), and grade C in two cases (11.8%). Re-operation was required in the two patients (3.5%) with grade C fistula in order to drain an intra-abdominal abscess. The mean postoperative length of stay in the hospital was 15 days (range, 6-62 days). No patient required re-admission. Twenty-nine patients (50.8%) were alive and free from disease, respectively, 12 patients (21.1%) at 12 months, 13 patients (22.8%) at 60 months, and four patients (7.0%) at 120 months from the operation. The remaining patients died of metastatic disease 9-37 months from the operation. Lastly, disease-related mortality was 49.1%. Conclusion: Stapler closure of the pancreatic remnant allows good postoperative results, limiting the formation of pancreatic fistula to the lower limit of its overall reported incidence.
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- Giulio Illuminati
- The Department of Surgical Sciences, The University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- The Department of Surgical Sciences, The University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- The Department of Surgical Sciences, The University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- The Department of Surgical Sciences, The University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- The Department of Surgical Sciences, The University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- The Department of Digestive Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Nice Archet, University of Cote d'Azur, Nice, France
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- The Department of Digestive Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Nice Archet, University of Cote d'Azur, Nice, France
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- The Department of General and Emergency Surgery, San Camillo-Forlanini Regional Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Bag YM, Topel C, Ozdemir E, Saglam K, Sumer F, Kayaalp C. A Novel Radiological Predictor for Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula After Stapled Distal Pancreatectomy. Am Surg 2020; 87:725-731. [PMID: 33170027 DOI: 10.1177/0003134820952429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Distal pancreatectomy (DP) is the main surgical treatment of benign and malignant lesions located in pancreatic body and tail. Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) following DP is still a considerable cause of morbidity. Identification of risk factors for POPF after DP might provide some preventive applications. We aimed to evaluate the factors affecting POPF after DP and to present a new and easy radiological predictive factor. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-four patients underwent DP with stapler closure were included. Several risk factors for clinically relevant POPF (CR-POPF) were analyzed. Additionally, computed tomography findings of pancreatic thickness (PT), main pancreatic duct diameter (MPDD), and PT/MPDD ratio were evaluated for POPF. RESULTS CR-POPF was observed in 10 patients (29.4%). Univariate and multivariate analyses showed that previous abdominal surgery and PT/MPDD ratio were predictive factors for CR-POPF after DP (P = 0.040, P = 0.034, respectively). The cutoff value for the PT/MPDD ratio was 8. CONCLUSION A PT/MPDD ratio greater than 8 (a wide pancreas with a narrow duct) is a significant predictive factor for CR-POPF following DP.
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- Yusuf Murat Bag
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, University of Health Sciences, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Zimmitti G, La Mendola R, Manzoni A, Sega V, Malerba V, Treppiedi E, Codignola C, Monfardini L, Garatti M, Rosso E. Investigation of intraoperative factors associated with postoperative pancreatic fistula following laparoscopic left pancreatectomy with stapled closure: a video review-based analysis : Video-review for predictors of pancreatic leak. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:941-954. [PMID: 32914358 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07912-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) following distal pancreatectomy (DP) remains the most frequent complication, potential precursor of more serious events, and mechanisms behind POPF development are not clear. Primary aim of the current study is to investigate correlations between patients' characteristics, including technical intraoperative data assessed by retrospective video review of laparoscopic DP (L-PD), and development of clinically relevant (CR-)POPF and major complication. METHODS Patients undergoing L-DP whose surgery video was available for review were included in this study. Retrospective video review, performed by two surgeons blinded for postoperative outcomes, was focused on pancreatic neck transection and identification of pancreatic capsule disruption (PCD)/staple line bleeding (SLB). Correlation between clinical, demographic, and intraoperative factors and CR-POPF/major complications and assessment of factors associated with PCD and SLB were investigated. RESULTS Of 41 L-DP performed at our institution (June 2015-June 2020) using a triple-row stapler (EndoGIA™ Reloads with Tri-Staple™), surgery video was available for 38 patients [men/women, 13/25; median age (range) 62 (25-84) years; median BMI (range) 24 (17-42)]. PCD and SLB occurred in 15(39%) and 19(50%) patients and were concomitant in 9(24%). CR-POPF and major complications occurred in 8(21%) and 12(31%) patients, respectively. PCD, SLB, and PCD + SLB rates were significantly higher among patients with CR-POPF, compared to patients without (all p < 0.05). Among patients with PCD, pancreatic thickness at pancreatic transection site was higher (19 mm), compared to non-PCD patients (13 mm, p < 0.001). A directly proportional relation between PCD, CR-POPF, and major complication rate and pancreatic thickness was confirmed by ROC analysis (AUC = 0.949, 0.798, and 0.740, respectively). CONCLUSION PCD and SLB close to the staple line detected by retrospective video-review are intraoperatively detectable indicators of severe pancreatic traumatism and a potential precursors of CR-POPF following L-PD. Given the strict correlation between PCD and pancreatic thickness, alternative techniques to stapled closure for pancreatic transection may be recommended for patients with a thick pancreas and modification in postoperative care may be considered in patients with PCD/SLB.
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- Giuseppe Zimmitti
- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Via L. Bissolati 57, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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