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Bendib H, Anou A, Hachlaf R, Oukrine H, Djelali N, Chekman C. Modified delayed coloanal anastomosis following TME for mid and low rectal cancer: 19 consecutive patients from a single center. Updates Surg 2024:10.1007/s13304-024-01936-x. [PMID: 38976219 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-024-01936-x] [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: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Surgery and management of rectal cancer have made significant progress in recent decades. However, there is still no coloanal anastomosis technique that offers a good compromise between functionality and low morbidity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficiency of the modified delayed coloanal anastomosis (mDCA). In this retrospective study, we analyzed the morbi-mortality as well as functional outcomes of 19 patients treated with mDCA, out of 73 colorectal cancer patients treated at our institution from September 2021 to June 2023. The inclusion criteria were cancer of the mid and low rectum (tumor less than 10 cm from the anal verge). Morbidity represented by complications of Clavien-Dindo grade III or higher was estimated at 5.2%. Only one patient experienced an asymptomatic anastomotic leak (AL) grade A. Ischemia of the colonic stump occurred in one patient, taken back to the OR on the 5th postoperative day. No stump retraction was noted. Anastomotic stenosis appeared in one patient (5.2%) during the 90-day postoperative period, and was treated by instrumental dilation. Perioperative mortality was nil. The mean St Marks incontinence score at 90 days was 13.2 points. At the 3-month follow-up, 15 patients (78.9%) had major low anterior resection syndrome (LARS), three (15.7%) had minor LARS, and one patient (5.2%) had no LARS. None of the patients had a diversion loop ileostomy. The mDCA, by decreasing the rate of AL, without the need for diversion ileostomy, might be an interesting alternative to the conventional immediate coloanal anastomosis (ICA), for restoring the GI tract after proctectomy for cancer.
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- Hani Bendib
- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Debussy Clinic, Pierre & Marie Curie Center, Faculty of Medicine, Algiers 1 University, Algiers, Algeria.
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, CLCC Blida, Faculty of Medicine, Blida 1 University, Blida, Algeria
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Debussy Clinic, Pierre & Marie Curie Center, Faculty of Medicine, Algiers 1 University, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Debussy Clinic, Pierre & Marie Curie Center, Faculty of Medicine, Algiers 1 University, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Debussy Clinic, Pierre & Marie Curie Center, Faculty of Medicine, Algiers 1 University, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Debussy Clinic, Pierre & Marie Curie Center, Faculty of Medicine, Algiers 1 University, Algiers, Algeria
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Sica GS, Siragusa L, Pirozzi BM, Sorge R, Baldini G, Fiorani C, Guida AM, Bellato V, Franceschilli M. Gastrointestinal functions after laparoscopic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis: a pilot randomized clinical trial on effects of abdominal drain, prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis, and D3 lymphadenectomy with complete mesocolic excision. Int J Colorectal Dis 2024; 39:102. [PMID: 38970713 PMCID: PMC11227461 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-024-04657-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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PURPOSE Routine use of abdominal drain or prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis is no longer part of current clinical practice in colorectal surgery. Nevertheless, in patients undergoing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis (ICA), it may reduce perioperative abdominal contamination. Furthermore, in cancer patients, prolonged surgery with extensive dissection such as central vascular ligation and complete mesocolon excision with D3 lymphadenectomy (altogether radical right colectomy RRC) is called responsible for affecting postoperative ileus. The aim was to evaluate postoperative resumption of gastrointestinal functions in patients undergoing right hemicolectomy for cancer with ICA and standard D2 dissection or RRC, with or without abdominal drain and prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis. METHODS Monocentric factorial parallel arm randomized pilot trial including all consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy and ICA for cancer, in 20 months. Patients were randomized on a 1:1:1 ratio to receive abdominal drain, prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis or neither (I level), and 1:1 to receive RRC or D2 colectomy (II level). Patients were not blinded. The primary aim was the resumption of gastrointestinal functions (time to first gas and stool, time to tolerated fluids and food). Secondary aims were length of stay and complications' rate. CLINICALTRIALS gov no. NCT04977882. RESULTS Fifty-seven patients were screened; according to sample size, 36 were randomized, 12 for each arm for postoperative management, and 18 for each arm according to surgical techniques. A difference in time to solid diet favored the group without drain or antibiotic independently from standard or RRC. Furthermore, when patients were divided with respect to surgical technique and into matched cohorts, no differences were seen for primary and secondary outcomes. CONCLUSION Abdominal drainage and prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis in patients undergoing right hemicolectomy for cancer with ICA seem to negatively affect the resumption of a solid diet after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with ICA for cancer. RRC does not seem to influence gastrointestinal function recovery.
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- Giuseppe S Sica
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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Rennie O, Sharma M, Helwa N. Colorectal anastomotic leakage: a narrative review of definitions, grading systems, and consequences of leaks. Front Surg 2024; 11:1371567. [PMID: 38756356 PMCID: PMC11097957 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1371567] [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: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Background Anastomotic leaks (ALs) are a significant and feared postoperative complication, with incidence of up to 30% despite advances in surgical techniques. With implications such as additional interventions, prolonged hospital stays, and hospital readmission, ALs have important impacts at the level of individual patients and healthcare providers, as well as healthcare systems as a whole. Challenges in developing unified definitions and grading systems for leaks have proved problematic, despite acknowledgement that colorectal AL is a critical issue in intestinal surgery with serious consequences. The aim of this study was to construct a narrative review of literature surrounding definitions and grading systems for ALs, and consequences of this postoperative complication. Methods A literature review was conducted by examining databases including PubMed, Web of Science, OVID Embase, Google Scholar, and Cochrane library databases. Searches were performed with the following keywords: anastomosis, anastomotic leak, colorectal, surgery, grading system, complications, risk factors, and consequences. Publications that were retrieved underwent further assessment to ensure other relevant publications were identified and included. Results A universally accepted definition and grading system for ALs continues to be lacking, leading to variability in reported incidence in the literature. Additional factors add to variability in estimates, including differences in the anastomotic site and institutional/individual differences in operative technique. Various groups have worked to publish guidelines for defining and grading AL, with the International Study Group of Rectal Cancer (ISGRC/ISREC) definition the current most recommended universal definition for colorectal AL. The burden of AL on patients, healthcare providers, and hospitals is well documented in evidence from leak consequences, such as increased morbidity and mortality, higher reoperation rates, and increased readmission rates, among others. Conclusions Colorectal AL remains a significant challenge in intestinal surgery, despite medical advancements. Understanding the progress made in defining and grading leaks, as well as the range of negative outcomes that arise from AL, is crucial in improving patient care, reduce surgical mortality, and drive further advancements in earlier detection and treatment of AL.
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- Olivia Rennie
- Department of Clinical Affairs, FluidAI Medical (Formerly NERv Technology Inc.), Kitchener, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, FluidAI Medical (Formerly NERv Technology Inc.), Kitchener, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, FluidAI Medical (Formerly NERv Technology Inc.), Kitchener, ON, Canada
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Yang L, Zhang P, Yang W, Huang Y, Lv J, Du Y, Liu W, Tao K. Development and Validation of a Novel Nomogram Model for Early Diagnosis of Anastomotic Leakage After Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2024. [PMID: 38330426 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2023.253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Background: This study aimed to investigate the clinical value of inflammatory factors for predicting anastomotic leakage (AL) after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery and establish a nomogram model to assess the probability of its occurrence. Patients and Methods: Data of 637 patients who underwent laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery between June 2019 and June 2022 were collected. Differences in procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), and white blood cell (WBC) levels before surgery and on postoperative day (POD) 3 and 5 were compared between patients with and without AL (AL and non-AL groups, respectively). The diagnostic accuracy was determined using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), and a nomogram model was developed. Results: Post-operative AL occurred in 46 (7.2%) patients. Procalcitonin, CRP, and WBC levels on POD 3 and 5 were higher in the AL group than in the non-AL group. The AUCs of PCT, CRP, and WBC levels for predicting AL on POD 3 were 0.833, 0.757, and 0.756, respectively, which were better than those on POD 5 (AUC = 0.669, 0.581, and 0.588, respectively). The nomogram model for AL was developed based on five variables (PCT, CRP, WBC, American Society of Anesthesiologists [ASA] grade and comorbidities), and it had an AUC of 0.922. Calibration curves demonstrated that the nomogram had good fit. The Delong test showed that the AUC of the nomogram for predicting the probability of AL was higher than that of PCT alone (z = 2.311, p = 0.02). Conclusions: Procalcitonin measured on POD 3 seems to be a promising negative predictor of AL after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. Furthermore, the nomogram model developed in our study, which utilizes a series of predictors that can be easily accessed, has demonstrated potential to further improve the prediction accuracy.
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- Lei Yang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Xu X, Zhang X, Li X, Yu A, Zhang X, Dong S, Liu Z, Cheng Z, Wang K. Effect of transanal drainage tube on prevention of anastomotic leakage after anterior rectal cancer surgery taking indwelling time into consideration: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Oncol 2024; 13:1307716. [PMID: 38322281 PMCID: PMC10844949 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1307716] [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: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Background Placement of an indwelling transanal drainage tube (TDT) to prevent anastomotic leakage (AL) after anterior rectal cancer surgery has become a routine choice for surgeons in the recent years. However, the specific indwelling time of the TDT has not been explored. We performed this meta-analysis and considered the indwelling time a critical factor in re-analyzing the effectiveness of TDT placement in prevention of AL after anterior rectal cancer surgery. Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies which evaluated the effectiveness of TDT in prevention of AL after rectal cancer surgery and considered the indwelling time of TDT were identified using a predesigned search strategy in databases up to November 2022. This meta-analysis was performed to estimate the pooled AL rates (Overall and different AL grades) and reoperation rates at different TDT indwelling times and stoma statuses. Results Three RCTs and 15 cohort studies including 2381 cases with TDT and 2494 cases without TDT were considered eligible for inclusion. Our meta-analysis showed that the indwelling time of TDT for ≥5-days was associated with a significant reduction (TDT vs. Non-TDT) in overall AL (OR=0.46,95% CI 0.34-0.60, p<0.01), grade A+B AL (OR=0.64, 95% CI 0.42-0.97, p=0.03), grade C AL (OR=0.35, 95% CI 0.24-0.53, p<0.01), overall reoperation rate (OR=0.36, 95%CI 0.24-0.53, p<0.01) and that in patients without a prophylactic diverting stoma (DS) (OR=0.24, 95%CI 0.14-0.41, p<0.01). There were no statistically significant differences in any of the abovementioned indicators (p>0.05) when the indwelling time of TDT was less than 5 days. Conclusion Extending the postoperative indwelling time of TDT to 5 days may reduce the overall AL and the need for reoperation in patients without a prophylactic DS. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023407451, identifier CRD42023407451.
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- Xinzhen Xu
- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huantai Country People’s Hospital, Zibo, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Șandra-Petrescu F, Rahbari NN, Birgin E, Kouladouros K, Kienle P, Reissfelder C, Tzatzarakis E, Herrle F. Management of Anastomotic Leakage after Colorectal Resection: Survey among the German CHIR-Net Centers. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4933. [PMID: 37568336 PMCID: PMC10419945 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12154933] [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: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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(1) Background: A widely accepted algorithm for the management of colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) is difficult to establish. The present study aimed to evaluate the current clinical practice on the management of CAL among the German CHIR-Net centers. (2) Methods: An online survey of 38 questions was prepared using the International Study Group of Rectal Cancer (ISREC) grading score of CAL combined with both patient- and surgery-related factors. All CHIR-Net centers received a link to the online questionary in February 2020. (3) Results: Most of the answering centers (55%) were academic hospitals (41%). Only half of them use the ISREC definition and grading for the management of CAL. A preference towards grade B management (no surgical intervention) of CAL was observed in both young and fit as well as elderly and/or frail patients with deviating ostomy and non-ischemic anastomosis. Elderly and/or frail patients without fecal diversion are generally treated as grade C leakage (surgical intervention). A grade C management of CAL is preferred in case of ischemic bowel, irrespective of the presence of an ostomy. Within grade C management, the intestinal continuity is preserved in a subgroup of patients with non-ischemic bowel, with or without ostomy, or young and fit patients with ischemic bowel under ostomy protection. (4) Conclusions: There is no generally accepted therapy algorithm for CAL management within CHIR-Net Centers in Germany. Further effort should be made to increase the application of the ISREC definition and grading of CAL in clinical practice.
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- Flavius Șandra-Petrescu
- Surgical Department, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (N.N.R.); (E.B.); (K.K.); (C.R.); (E.T.); (F.H.)
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- Surgical Department, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (N.N.R.); (E.B.); (K.K.); (C.R.); (E.T.); (F.H.)
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- Surgical Department, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (N.N.R.); (E.B.); (K.K.); (C.R.); (E.T.); (F.H.)
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- Surgical Department, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (N.N.R.); (E.B.); (K.K.); (C.R.); (E.T.); (F.H.)
- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Surgical Department, Theresien Hospital, 68165 Mannheim, Germany
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- Surgical Department, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (N.N.R.); (E.B.); (K.K.); (C.R.); (E.T.); (F.H.)
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- Surgical Department, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (N.N.R.); (E.B.); (K.K.); (C.R.); (E.T.); (F.H.)
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- Surgical Department, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (N.N.R.); (E.B.); (K.K.); (C.R.); (E.T.); (F.H.)
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Muhl C, Mulligan K, Bayoumi I, Ashcroft R, Godfrey C. Establishing internationally accepted conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing through expert consensus: a Delphi study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e070184. [PMID: 37451718 PMCID: PMC10351285 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to establish internationally accepted conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing. DESIGN A three-round Delphi study was conducted. SETTING This study was conducted virtually using an online survey platform. PARTICIPANTS This study involved an international, multidisciplinary panel of experts. The expert panel (n=48) represented 26 countries across five continents, numerous expert groups and a variety of years of experience with social prescribing, with the average being 5 years (range=1-20 years). RESULTS After three rounds, internationally accepted conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing were established. The definitions were transformed into the Common Understanding of Social Prescribing (CUSP) conceptual framework. CONCLUSION This foundational work offers a common thread-a shared sense of what social prescribing is, which may be woven into social prescribing research, policy and practice to foster common understanding of this concept.
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- Caitlin Muhl
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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He J, He M, Tang JH, Wang XH. Anastomotic leak risk factors following colon cancer resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:252. [PMID: 37386211 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02989-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite improved surgical techniques, anastomotic leakage is still a serious complication that can occur after colon cancer resection, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for anastomotic leakage after colon cancer surgery, provide a theoretical basis for reducing its occurrence, and guide the practice of clinicians. METHODS A systematic review of PubMed, Ovid, Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases was conducted by using a combination of subject terms and free words for online searches. The databases were searched from their inception to 31 March 2022, and all cross-sectional, cohort or case‒control studies examining the risk factors for the development of anastomotic fistula after surgery for colon cancer were identified. RESULT A total of 2133 articles were searched for this study, and 16 publications were ultimately included, all of which were cohort studies. A total of 115,462 subjects were included, and a total of 3959 cases of anastomotic leakage occurred postoperatively, with an incidence of 3.4%. The odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were used for evaluation. Male sex (OR = 1.37, 95% CI: 1.29-1.46, P < 0.00001), BMI (OR = 1.04, 95% CI: 1.00-1.08, P = 0.03), diabetes (OR = 2.80, 95% CI: 1.81-4.33, P < 0.00001), combined lung disease (OR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.15-1.42, P < 0.00001), anaesthesia ASA score (OR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.24-1.46, P < 0.00001), ASA class ≥ III (OR = 1.34, 95% CI: 1.22-1.47, P < 0.00001), emergency surgery (OR = 1.31, 95% CI: 1.11-1.55, P = 0.001), open surgery (OR = 1.94, 95% CI: 1.69-2.24, P < 0.00001) and type of surgical resection (OR = 1.34, 95% CI: 1.12-1.61, P = 0.002) are risk factors for anastomotic leakage after colon cancer surgery. There is still a lack of strong evidence on whether age (OR = 1.00, 95% CI: 0.99-1.01, P = 0.36) and cardiovascular disease (OR = 1.18, 95% CI: 0.94-1.47, P = 0.16) are factors influencing the occurrence of anastomotic leakage after colon cancer surgery. CONCLUSIONS Male sex, BMI, obesity, coexisting pulmonary disease, anaesthesia ASA score, emergency surgery, open surgery and type of resection were risk factors for anastomotic leakage after colon cancer surgery. The effect of age and cardiovascular disease on postoperative anastomotic leakage in patients with colon cancer needs further study.
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- Juan He
- College of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Dean's Office, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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Foppa C, Carvello M, Maroli A, Sacchi M, Gramellini M, Montorsi M, Spinelli A. Single-stapled anastomosis is associated with a lower anastomotic leak rate than double-stapled technique after minimally invasive total mesorectal excision for MRI-defined low rectal cancer. Surgery 2023; 173:1367-1373. [PMID: 36967334 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND After total mesorectal excision, distal rectal transection and anastomosis are critical for short-term, oncological, and functional outcomes, including anastomotic leak. A double-pursestring, single-stapled anastomosis avoids cross-stapling, overcoming the potential drawbacks of transabdominal rectal transection and double-stapled anastomosis. This study aims to compare the anastomotic leak rate in double-stapled and single-stapled anastomoses after minimally invasive total mesorectal excision for magnetic resonance imaging-defined low rectal cancer. METHODS Adult patients (>18 years old) undergoing minimally invasive total mesorectal excision for magnetic resonance imaging-defined low rectal cancer with a stapled low anastomosis (below 5 centimeters from the anal verge) between January 2010 and January 2022 at a single institution were allocated to 2 groups according to the anastomosis: double-stapled (abdominal stapled transection and double-stapled anastomosis) or single-stapled (transanal rectal transection and double-pursestring single-stapled anastomosis). The exclusion criteria were nonrestorative procedures or any type of manual anastomosis. The primary endpoint was the rate of 90-day clinical and radiologic anastomotic leak. RESULTS In total, 185 single-stapled and 458 double-stapled were included. Clinical and tumor characteristics were comparable between the groups. The 90-day anastomotic leak rate was significantly lower in the single-stapled group (6.48% vs 15.28%; P = .002), with similar rates of grade and timing. Thirty- and 90-day complication rates were higher in the double-stapled group (P = .0001; P = .02), with comparable Clavien-Dindo grades. At multivariable analysis, double-stapled anastomosis (P = .01), active smoking (P = .03), and the presence of comorbidities (P = .01) resulted as independent risk factors for an anastomotic leak. CONCLUSION Transanal transection and double-pursestring, single-stapled anastomosis were associated with a lower anastomotic leak rate after minimally invasive total mesorectal excision for magnetic resonance imaging-defined low rectal cancer.
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- Caterina Foppa
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
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Li R, Zhou J, Zhao S, Sun Q, Wang D. Prediction model of anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer-based on nomogram and multivariate analysis with 1995 patients. Int J Colorectal Dis 2023; 38:139. [PMID: 37212917 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-023-04438-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative anastomotic leakage for rectal cancer shows higher morbidity with grievous concomitant symptoms. Accurate assessment of the incidence of anastomotic leakage, multivariate analysis, and establishment of a scientific prediction model can be useful to dispose of its possible severe clinical consequences. METHODS This retrospective study collected 1995 consecutive patients who underwent anterior resection of rectal cancer with primary anastomosis at Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital between January 2016 and June 2022. Independent risk factors associated with anastomotic leakage were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression. The chosen independent risk factors were used to construct a nomogram risk prediction model whose availability was evaluated by using a bootstrapped-concordance index and calibration plots with R software. RESULTS A total of 1995 patients who underwent anterior resection for rectal cancer were included while 120 patients were diagnosed with anastomotic leakage, an incidence of 6.0%. Univariate analysis and its concomitant multivariate cox regression analysis indicated that independent risk factors associated with anastomotic leakage included male gender (odds ratio (OR) = 2.873), diabetes (OR = 2.480), neoadjuvant therapy (OR = 5.283), tumor's distance from the anus verge < 5 cm (OR = 5.824), tumor size ≥ 5 cm (OR = 4.888), and the blood lose > 50 mL (OR = 9.606).We established a nomogram prediction model with proper applicability (concordance index, 0.83) and the calibration curve to justify its predictive ability that the predicted occurrence probability keeps a high degree of consistency with the actual occurrence probability. Meanwhile, the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was 0.83. CONCLUSIONS The characteristics of patients and tumor surgery-related conditions can affect the incidence of anastomotic leakage. However, whether the surgical method will affect morbidity is still controversial. Our nomogram can be seen as an effective instrument to predict anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer precisely.
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- Ruiqi Li
- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, China
- Yangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China
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- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Yangzhou, 225001, China.
- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, China.
- Yangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes and Return to Intended Oncologic Therapy After Colorectal Enhanced Recovery Pathway. ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN 2023; 4:e267. [PMCID: PMC10431437 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000267] [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: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Objective: To evaluate the influence of enhanced recovery pathway (ERP) on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and return to intended oncologic therapy (RIOT) after colorectal surgery. Background: ERP improves early outcomes after colorectal surgery; however, little is known about its influence on PROMs and on RIOT. Methods: Prospective multicenter enrollment of patients who underwent colorectal resection with anastomosis was performed, recording variables related to patient-, institution-, procedure-level data, adherence to the ERP, and outcomes. The primary endpoints were PROMs (administered before surgery, at discharge, and 6 to 8 weeks after surgery) and RIOT after surgery for malignancy, defined as the intended oncologic treatment according to national guidelines and disease stage, administered within 8 weeks from the index operation, evaluated through multivariate regression models. Results: The study included 4529 patients, analyzed for PROMs, 1467 of which were analyzed for RIOT. Compared to their baseline preoperative values, all PROMs showed significant worsening at discharge and improvement at late evaluation. PROMs values at discharge and 6 to 8 weeks after surgery, adjusted through a generalized mixed regression model according to preoperative status and other variables, showed no association with ERP adherence rates. RIOT rates (overall 54.5%) were independently lower by aged > 69 years, ASA Class III, open surgery, and presence of major morbidity; conversely, they were independently higher after surgery performed in an institutional ERP center and by ERP adherence rates > median (69.2%). Conclusions: Adherence to the ERP had no effect on PROMs, whereas it independently influenced RIOT rates after surgery for colorectal cancer. In this prospective multicenter study performed on 4529 patients who underwent colorectal resection, adherence to an enhanced recovery pathway showed no effect on patient-reported outcomes but independently influenced the return to intended oncologic therapy.
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Koneru S, Reece MM, Goonawardhana D, Chapuis PH, Naidu K, Ng KS, Rickard MJFX. Right hemicolectomy anastomotic leak study: a review of right hemicolectomy in the binational clinical outcomes registry (BCOR). ANZ J Surg 2023. [PMID: 36825639 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18337] [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: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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BACKGROUNDS Surgery remains mainstay management for colon cancer. Post-operative anastomotic leak (AL) carries significant morbidity and mortality. Rates of, and risk factors associated with AL following right hemicolectomy remain poorly documented across Australia and New Zealand. This study examines the Bowel Cancer Outcomes Registry (BCOR) to address this. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was undertaken of consecutive BCOR-registered right hemicolectomy patients undergoing resection for colon cancer (2007-2021). The primary outcome measure was AL incidence. Clinicopathological data were extracted from the BCOR. Factors associated with AL and primary anastomosis were identified using logistic regression. AL-rate trends were assessed by linear regression. RESULTS Of 13 512 patients who had a right hemicolectomy (45.2% male, mean age 72.5 years, SD 12.1), 258 (2.0%) had an AL. On multivariate analysis, male sex (OR 1.33; 95% CI 1.03-1.71) and emergency surgery (OR 1.41; 95% CI 1.04-1.92) were associated with AL. Private health insurance status (OR 0.66; 95% CI 0.50-0.88) and minimally-invasive surgery (OR 0.61; 95% CI 0.47-0.79) were protective for AL. Anastomotic technique (handsewn versus stapled) was not associated with AL (P = 0.84). Patients with higher ASA status (OR 0.47; 95% CI 0.39-0.58), advanced tumour stage (OR 0.56; 95% CI 0.50-0.63), and emergency surgery (OR 0.16; 95% CI 0.13-0.20) were less likely to have a primary anastomosis. AL-rate and year of surgery showed no association (P = 0.521). CONCLUSION The AL rate in Australia and New Zealand following right hemicolectomy is consistent with the published literature and was stable throughout the study period. Sex, emergency surgery, insurance status, and minimally invasive surgery are associated with AL incidence.
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- Sireesha Koneru
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Concord Institute of Academic Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Concord Institute of Academic Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Concord Institute of Academic Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Concord Institute of Academic Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Concord Institute of Academic Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Concord Institute of Academic Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Division of Colorectal Surgery, Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Pirozzi BM, Siragusa L, Baldini G, Pellicciaro M, Grande M, Efrati C, Finizio R, Formica V, Del Vecchio Blanco G, Sica GS. Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic on Colorectal Cancer Presentation, Management and Outcome during the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12041425. [PMID: 36835958 PMCID: PMC9962694 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12041425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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The aim of the study was to investigate whether the COVID-19 pandemic and related measures had an influence on colorectal cancer (CRC) presentation, management, and outcomes; it was a retrospective monocentric study. CRC patients undergoing surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic (1 March 2020-28 February 2022) (group B) were compared with patients operated on in the previous two years (1 March 2018-29 February 2020) in the same unit (group A). The primary outcome was to investigate whether there were differences in concern regarding the stage at presentation, as a whole and after dividing groups based on cancer location (right colon cancer, left colon cancer, rectal cancer). Secondary outcomes included differences in the number of patients admitted from emergency departments and emergency surgeries between periods, and differences in the postoperative outcomes. A subanalysis within the pandemic group was conducted on the same outcomes, dividing the aforementioned group based on pandemic trends. Two hundred and eighty (280) were operated on during the study period: 147 in group A and 133 in group B. Stage at presentation was similar between groups; however, the subgroups analysis showed that in the pandemic group, the number of early-stage left colon cancer occurrences almost halves, yet not significantly. Emergency department referral was more common in group B (p-value: 0.003); in group B, they also had longer operations and there was a more frequent use of ostomy. No differences in the number of postoperative complications nor in the postoperative outcomes were found. Patients with CRC were more frequently referred through the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic and left-sided cancers appear to be generally diagnosed at a more advanced stage. Postoperative outcomes showed that high specialized colorectal units can deliver standard high-level treatment under high-pressure external conditions.
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- B. M. Pirozzi
- Department of Surgery, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Surgery, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Israelitic Hospital of Rome, 00148 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Israelitic Hospital of Rome, 00148 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Establishing Internationally Accepted Conceptual and Operational Definitions of Social Prescribing Through Expert Consensus: A Delphi Study Protocol. Int J Integr Care 2023; 23:3. [PMID: 36741971 PMCID: PMC9881447 DOI: 10.5334/ijic.6984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Introduction There is currently no agreed definition of social prescribing. This is problematic for research, policy, and practice, as the use of common language is the crux of establishing a common understanding. Both conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing are needed to address this gap. Therefore, the aim of the study that is outlined in this protocol is to establish internationally accepted conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing. Methodology A Delphi study will be conducted to develop internationally accepted conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing with an international, multidisciplinary panel of experts. It is anticipated that this study will involve approximately 40 participants (range = 20-60 participants) and consist of 3-5 rounds. Consensus will be defined a priori as ≥80% agreement. Discussion Not only will these definitions serve to unite the social prescribing community, but they will also inform research, policy, and practice. By laying the groundwork for the formation of a robust evidence base, this foundational work will support the advancement of social prescribing and help to unlock the full potential of the social prescribing movement. Conclusion This important work will be foundational and timely, given the rapid spread of the social prescribing movement around the world.
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Luberto A, Crippa J, Foppa C, Maroli A, Sacchi M, De Lucia F, Carvello M, Spinelli A. Routine placement of abdominal drainage in pouch surgery does not impact on surgical outcomes. Updates Surg 2022; 75:619-626. [PMID: 36479676 PMCID: PMC9734453 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-022-01411-5] [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: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The evidence does not support the routine use of abdominal drainage (AD) in colorectal surgery. However, there is no data on the usefulness of AD, specifically, after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA). The aim of this study is to assess post-operative outcomes of patients undergoing IPAA with or without AD at a high volume referral center. A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of consecutive patients undergoing IPAA with AD (AD group) or without AD (NAD group) was performed. Baseline characteristics, operative, and postoperative data were analyzed and compared between the two groups. A total of 97 patients were included in the analysis, 46 were in AD group and 51 in NAD group. AD group had a higher BMI (23.9 ± 3.9 kg/m2 vs 21.9 ± 3.0 kg/m2; p = 0.007) and more commonly underwent two-stage proctocolectomy with IPAA compared to the NAD group (50.0% vs 3.9%; p < 0.001). There was no difference in anastomotic leak rate (6.5% AD vs 5.9% NAD group; p = 1.000), major post-operative complication (8.6% vs 7.9%; p = 0.893); median length of stay [IQR] (5 [5-7] days vs 5 [4-7] days; p = 0.305) and readmission < 90 days (8.7% vs 3.9%; p = 0.418). The use of AD does not impact on surgical outcome after IPAA and question the actual benefit of its routine placement.
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- Antonio Luberto
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Pieve Emanuele, Milan Italy ,IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Pieve Emanuele, Milan Italy ,IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Pieve Emanuele, Milan Italy ,IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan Italy
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Guo C, Fu Z, Qing X, Deng M. Prophylactic transanal drainage tube placement for preventing anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer: A meta-analysis. Colorectal Dis 2022; 24:1273-1284. [PMID: 35735261 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of transanal drainage tube (TDT) placement for preventing anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection for rectal cancer. METHOD PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were searched up to October 2021. Studies comparing outcomes following low anterior resection with or without TDT were included. The primary outcomes measured were anastomotic leakage rate, reoperation rate and anastomotic bleed rate. RESULTS Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 16 observational studies (prospective or retrospective) involving 4560 patients satisfied the basic inclusion criteria. In RCTs, a TDT was associated with no statistically significant differences in anastomotic leakage (OR = 0.67, 95% CI 0.42-1.05, P = 0.08), reduction in reoperation (OR = 0.11, 95% CI 0.03-0.51, P = 0.004) and increased anastomotic bleeding rate (OR = 2.36, 95% CI 1.11-5.01, P = 0.03). In observational studies, a TDT was associated with significant reduction in anastomotic leak (OR = 0.44, 95% CI 0.30-0.64, P < 0.0001) and reoperation (OR = 0.47, 95% CI 0.33-0.69, P < 0.0001), with no statistically significant differences in anastomotic bleeding (OR = 1.30, 95% CI 0.20-8.30, P = 0.78). CONCLUSION In RCTs, a TDT for rectal cancer was correlated with no detectable differences in anastomotic leakage and with an increased risk of anastomotic bleeding. In observational studies, a TDT was correlated with reduction in anastomotic leakage and no detectable differences in anastomotic bleeding. Both RCTs and observational studies demonstrated a comparable reduction in reoperation rate with TDT. These data in aggregate indicated that TDTs may not show superiority but emphasized differences between RCT and observational data.
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- Chenchen Guo
- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Bemelman WA, Arezzo A, Banasiewicz T, Brady R, Espín-Basany E, Faiz O, Jimenez-Rodriguez RM. Use of sponge-assisted endoluminal vacuum therapy for the treatment of colorectal anastomotic leaks: expert panel consensus. BJS Open 2022; 6:6765232. [PMID: 36268752 PMCID: PMC9585396 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Anastomotic leaks represent one of the most significant complications of colorectal surgery and are the primary cause of postoperative mortality and morbidity. Sponge-assisted endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVT) has emerged as a minimally invasive technique for the management of anastomotic leaks; however, there are questions regarding patient selection due to the heterogeneous nature of anastomotic leaks and the application of sponge-assisted EVT by surgeons. Method Seven colorectal surgical experts participated in a modified nominal group technique to establish consensus regarding key questions that arose from existing gaps in scientific evidence and the variability in clinical practice. After a bibliographic search to identify the available evidence and sequential meetings with participants, a series of recommendations and statements were formulated and agreed upon. Results Thirty-seven recommendations and statements on the optimal use of sponge-assisted EVT were elaborated on and unanimously agreed upon by the group of experts. The statements and recommendations answer 10 key questions about the indications, benefits, and definition of the success rate of sponge-assisted EVT for the management of anastomotic leaks. Conclusion Although further research is needed to resolve clinical and technical issues associated with sponge-assisted EVT, the recommendations and statements produced from this project summarize critical aspects to consider when using sponge-assisted EVT and to assist those involved in the management of patients with colorectal anastomotic leaks.
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- Willem A Bemelman
- Correspondence to: Willem A. Bemelman, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (e-mail: )
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of General, Endocrinological Surgery and Gastroenterological Oncology, Poznań, Poland
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- Newcastle Centre for Bowel Disease Research Group, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- Unit of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital Vall d’Hebron-Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain
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Talboom K, Greijdanus NG, van Workum F, Ubels S, Rosman C, Hompes R, de Wilt JHW, Tanis PJ. International expert opinion on optimal treatment of anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer resection: a case-vignette study. Int J Colorectal Dis 2022; 37:2049-2059. [PMID: 36002748 PMCID: PMC9436864 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-022-04240-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Little is known about the optimal treatment of anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer and whether treatment strategy depends on leakage features and patient characteristics. The objective of this study was to determine which treatment principles are used by expert colorectal surgeons worldwide. METHODS In this international case-vignette study, participants completed a survey on their preferred treatment for 11 clinical cases with varying leakage features and two patient scenarios depending on surgical risk (a total of 22 cases). RESULTS In total, 42 of 64 invited surgeons completed the survey from 18 countries worldwide. The majority worked at a university training hospital (62%) and had more than 15 years of experience performing LAR for rectal cancer (52%). Early leaks in septic patients were preferably treated by major salvage surgery, to some extent depending on the patient scenario. In early leaks in non-septic patients, drainage and faecal diversion were the cornerstones of the proposed treatment. Endoscopic vacuum therapy was more often proposed than percutaneous drainage. A minority proposed anastomotic reconstruction, more often for larger defects. Treatment of late leaks ranged from watchful waiting, drainage, or transanal repair to major (non-)restorative salvage surgery, with minimal influence of the degree of symptoms on the proposed strategy. Leaks of the blind loop and rectovaginal fistulae showed high variability in the proposed treatment strategy. CONCLUSION This TENTACLE-Rectum case-vignette study demonstrates tailored treatment strategies depending on the clinical type of leak and patient characteristics, with variable degrees of consensus and knowledge gaps which should be addressed in future studies.
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- Kevin Talboom
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- Department of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Catarci M, Ruffo G, Viola MG, Pirozzi F, Delrio P, Borghi F, Garulli G, Baldazzi G, Marini P, Sica G. ERAS program adherence-institutionalization, major morbidity and anastomotic leakage after elective colorectal surgery: the iCral2 multicenter prospective study. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:3965-3984. [PMID: 34519893 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08717-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs influence morbidity rates and length of stay after colorectal surgery (CRS), and may also impact major complications and anastomotic leakage rates. A prospective multicenter observational study to investigate the interactions between ERAS program adherence and early outcomes after elective CRS was carried out. METHODS Prospective enrolment of patients submitted to elective CRS with anastomosis in 18 months. Adherence to 21 items of ERAS program was measured upon explicit criteria in every case. After univariate analysis, independent predictors of primary endpoints [major morbidity (MM) and anastomotic leakage (AL) rates] were identified through logistic regression analyses including all significant variables, presenting odds ratios (OR). RESULTS Institutional ERAS protocol was declared by 27 out of 38 (71.0%) participating centers. Median overall adherence to ERAS program items was 71.4%. Among 3830 patients included in the study, MM and AL rates were 4.7% and 4.2%, respectively. MM rates were independently influenced by intra- and/or postoperative blood transfusions (OR 7.79, 95% CI 5.46-11.10; p < 0.0001) and standard anesthesia protocol (OR 0.68, 95% CI 0.48-0.96; p = 0.028). AL rates were independently influenced by male gender (OR 1.48, 95% CI 1.06-2.07; p = 0.021), intra- and/or postoperative blood transfusions (OR 4.29, 95% CI 2.93-6.50; p < 0.0001) and non-standard resections (OR 1.49, 95% CI 1.01-2.22; p = 0.049). CONCLUSIONS This study disclosed wide room for improvement in compliance to several ERAS program items. It failed to detect any significant association between institutionalization and/or adherence rates to ERAS program with primary endpoints. These outcomes were independently influenced by gender, intra- and postoperative blood transfusions, non-standard resections, and standard anesthesia protocol.
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- Marco Catarci
- General Surgery Unit, "C. E G. Mazzoni" Hospital, Ascoli Piceno, Italy. .,General Surgery Unit, Sandro Pertini Hospital, ASL Roma 2, Via dei Monti Tiburtini, 385, 00157, Rome, Italy.
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- General Surgery Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar Di Valpolicella, VR, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, ASL Napoli 2 Nord, Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgical Oncology, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, "Fondazione Giovanni Pascale IRCCS-Italia", Naples, Italy
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- General & Oncologic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Policlinico tor Vergata University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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The Role of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence in Rectal Cancer Robotic Surgery: A Narrative Review. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14102411. [PMID: 35626015 PMCID: PMC9139806 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14102411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: In rectal cancer surgery, anastomotic leakage (AL) remains the most feared complication, with a frequency of up to 30% in non-high-volume centers. The preservation of proper vascularization is a key factor for successful anastomosis. The use of fluorescence with indocyanine green (ICG) as an intraoperative method to verify optimal perfusion is becoming an interesting tool in rectal surgery. Today, robotic surgery, together with the use of the intraoperative evaluation of the perfusion with ICG, could be a real strategy to deal with AL, allowing for a more delicate and less traumatic surgical technique. This strategy may allow for an extremely accurate surgery, and for optimal control of the proper vascularization of the rectum. Methods: The purpose of this descriptive review is to analyze the impact of fluorescence and robotic surgery on short-term surgical outcomes for rectal cancer. Results: We performed a systematic literature search using the PubMed, Embase and Cochrane library databases. The primary endpoints were to evaluate the application of ICG fluorescence in robotic rectal surgery and the rate of anastomotic leakage when using these technological implementations. The secondary endpoints were to evaluate the dosage of ICG and the timing of application by different surgeons. Conclusions: ICG fluorescence is an inexpensive and quick method to assess bowel perfusion, providing immediate feedback to the surgeon, even if its role has not been proven. A quantitative system must be systematically introduced to minimize the subjectiveness of the visualized image.
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Neddermeyer M, Kanngießer V, Maurer E, Bartsch DK. Indocyanine Green Near-Infrared Fluoroangiography Is a Useful Tool in Reducing the Risk of Anastomotic Leakage Following Left Colectomy. Front Surg 2022; 9:850256. [PMID: 35425807 PMCID: PMC9001942 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.850256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate whether visualization of the colon perfusion with indocyanine green near-infrared fluoroangiography (ICG-NIFA) reduces the rate of anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal anastomosis. Methods Patients who underwent elective left colectomy, including all procedures involving the sigmoid colon and the rectum with a colorectal or coloanal anastomosis, were retrospectively analyzed for their demographics, operative details, and the rate of AL. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to compare patients with and without ICG-NIFA-based evaluation. Results Overall, our study included 132 colorectal resections [70 sigmoid resections and 62 total mesorectal excisions (TMEs)], of which 70 (53%) were performed with and 62 (47%) without ICG-NIFA. Patients' characteristics were similar between both the groups. The majority of the procedures [91 (69%)] were performed by certified colorectal surgeons, while 41 (31%) operations were supervised teaching procedures. In the ICG-NIFA group, bowel perfusion could be visualized by fluorescence (dye) in all 70 cases, and no adverse effects related to the fluorescent dye were observed. Following ICG-NIFA, the transection line was changed in 9 (12.9%) cases. Overall, 10 (7.6%) patients developed AL, 1 (1.4%) in the ICG-NIFA group and 9 (14.5%) in the no-ICG-NIFA group (p = 0.006). The multivariate analysis revealed ICG-NIFA as an independent factor to reduce AL. Conclusion These results suggest that ICG-NIFA might be a valuable tool to reduce the rate of AL in sigmoid and rectal resections in an educational setting.
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Chiarello MM, Fransvea P, Cariati M, Adams NJ, Bianchi V, Brisinda G. Anastomotic leakage in colorectal cancer surgery. Surg Oncol 2022; 40:101708. [PMID: 35092916 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2022.101708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The safety of colorectal surgery for oncological disease is steadily improving, but anastomotic leakage is still the most feared and devastating complication from both a surgical and oncological point of view. Anastomotic leakage affects the outcome of the surgery, increases the times and costs of hospitalization, and worsens the prognosis in terms of short- and long-term outcomes. Anastomotic leakage has a wide range of clinical features ranging from radiological only finding to peritonitis and sepsis with multi-organ failure. C-reactive protein and procalcitonin have been identified as early predictors of anastomotic leakage starting from postoperative day 2-3, but abdominal-pelvic computed tomography scan is still the gold standard for the diagnosis. Several treatments can be adopted for anastomotic leakage. However, there is not a universally accepted flowchart for the management, which should be individualized based on patient's general condition, anastomotic defect size and location, indication for primary resection and presence of the proximal stoma. Non-operative management is usually preferred in patients who underwent proximal faecal diversion at the initial operation. Laparoscopy can be attempted after minimal invasive surgery and can reduce surgical stress in patients allowing a definitive treatment. Reoperation for sepsis control is rarely necessary in those patients who already have a diverting stoma at the time of the leak, especially in extraperitoneal anastomoses. In patients without a stoma who do not require abdominal reoperation for a contained pelvic leak, there are several treatment options, including laparoscopic diverting ileostomy combined with trans-anal anastomotic tube drainage, percutaneous drainage or recently developed endoscopic procedures, such as stent or clip placement or endoluminal vacuum-assisted therapy. We describe the current approaches to treat this complication, as well as the clinical tests necessary to diagnose and provide an effective therapy.
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Microbiology Unit, "Magna Grecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy.
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Zarnescu EC, Zarnescu NO, Costea R. Updates of Risk Factors for Anastomotic Leakage after Colorectal Surgery. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11122382. [PMID: 34943616 PMCID: PMC8700187 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11122382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Anastomotic leakage is a potentially severe complication occurring after colorectal surgery and can lead to increased morbidity and mortality, permanent stoma formation, and cancer recurrence. Multiple risk factors for anastomotic leak have been identified, and these can allow for better prevention and an earlier diagnosis of this significant complication. There are nonmodifiable factors such as male gender, comorbidities and distance of tumor from anal verge, and modifiable risk factors, including smoking and alcohol consumption, obesity, preoperative radiotherapy and preoperative use of steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Perioperative blood transfusion was shown to be an important risk factor for anastomotic failure. Recent studies on the laparoscopic approach in colorectal surgery found no statistical difference in anastomotic leakage rate compared with open surgery. A diverting stoma at the time of primary surgery does not appear to reduce the leak rate but may reduce its clinical consequences and the need for additional surgery if anastomotic leakage does occur. It is still debatable if preoperative bowel preparation should be used, especially for left colon and rectal resections, but studies have shown similar incidence of postoperative leak rate.
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- Eugenia Claudia Zarnescu
- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (E.C.Z.); (R.C.)
- Second Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (E.C.Z.); (R.C.)
- Second Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-723-592-483
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- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (E.C.Z.); (R.C.)
- Second Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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Zhao S, Zhang L, Gao F, Wu M, Zheng J, Bai L, Li F, Liu B, Pan Z, Liu J, Du K, Zhou X, Li C, Zhang A, Pu Z, Li Y, Feng B, Tong W. Transanal Drainage Tube Use for Preventing Anastomotic Leakage After Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection in Patients With Rectal Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surg 2021; 156:1151-1158. [PMID: 34613330 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.4568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Importance Preventing anastomotic leakage (AL) is crucial for colorectal surgery. Some studies have suggested a positive role of transanal drainage tubes (TDTs) in AL prevention after low anterior resection, but this finding is controversial. Objective To assess the effect of TDTs in AL prevention after laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer. Design, Setting, and Participants This multicenter randomized clinical trial with parallel groups (TDT vs non-TDT) was performed from February 26, 2016, to September 30, 2020. Participants included patients from 7 different hospitals in China who were undergoing laparoscopic low anterior resection with the double-stapling technique for mid-low rectal cancer; 576 patients were initially enrolled in this study, and 16 were later excluded. Ultimately, 560 patients were randomly divided between the TDT and non-TDT groups. Interventions A silicone tube was inserted through the anus, and the tip of the tube was placed approximately 5 cm above the anastomosis under laparoscopy at the conclusion of surgery. The tube was fixed with a skin suture and connected to a drainage bag. The TDT was scheduled for removal 3 to 7 days after surgery. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary end point was the postoperative AL rate within 30 days. Results In total, 576 patients were initially enrolled in this study; 16 of these patients were excluded. Ultimately, 560 patients were randomly divided between the TDT group (n = 280; median age, 61.5 years [IQR, 54.0-68.8 years]; 177 men [63.2%]) and the non-TDT group (n = 280; median age, 62.0 years [IQR, 52.0-69.0 years]; 169 men [60.4%]). Intention-to-treat analysis showed no significant difference between the TDT and non-TDT groups in AL rates (18 [6.4%] vs 19 [6.8%]; relative risk, 0.947; 95% CI, 0.508-1.766; P = .87) or AL grades (grade B, 14 [5.0%] and grade C, 4 [1.4%] vs grade B, 11 [3.9%] and grade C, 8 [2.9%]; P = .43). In the stratified analysis based on diverting stomas, there was no significant difference in the AL rate between the groups, regardless of whether a diverting stoma was present (without stoma, 12 [5.8%] vs 15 [7.9%], P = .41; and with stoma, 6 [8.3%] vs 4 [4.5%], P = .50). Anal pain was the most common complaint from patients in the TDT group (130 of 280, 46.4%). Accidental early TDT removal occurred in 20 patients (7.1%), and no bleeding or iatrogenic colonic perforations were detected. Conclusions and Relevance The results from this randomized clinical trial indicated that TDTs may not confer any benefit for AL prevention in patients who undergo laparoscopic low anterior resection for mid-low rectal cancer without preoperative radiotherapy. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02686567.
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- Song Zhao
- Gastric and Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery, Army Medical Center (Daping Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of The Chinese People's Liberation Army, Gansu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hernia Surgery, Second People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Gastric and Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery, Army Medical Center (Daping Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Gastric and Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery, Army Medical Center (Daping Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of The Chinese People's Liberation Army, Gansu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hernia Surgery, Second People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Gastric and Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery, Army Medical Center (Daping Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Gastric and Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery, Army Medical Center (Daping Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Breast Surgery, The People's Hospital of Kaizhou District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Preventive Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Gastric and Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery, Army Medical Center (Daping Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Mesenteric closure with polymer-ligating clips after right colectomy with complete mesocolic excision for cancer and mesentery-based ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease. Tech Coloproctol 2021; 25:1079-1084. [PMID: 34268652 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-021-02493-w] [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: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Mesenteric closure following right colectomy remains controversial and, following the advent of laparoscopic surgery, many surgeons do not routinely close the mesentery after colorectal resection. Nevertheless, especially after the introduction of operations such as right colectomy with complete mesocolic excision and ileocolic resections with extensive mesentery removal for Crohn's disease, the wide mesenteric defect resulting from the dissections can certainly expose the patients to complications such as internal hernias or volvuli. In general, mesenteric closure requires intracorporeal suturing. We describe a simple technique for the closure of the mesentery after surgical resection using polymer-ligating clips. This novel technique seems to minimize the time, effort and risk inherent to the procedure, even after large mesenteric excisions.
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Wu L, Li X, Li P, Pan L, Ji Z, Feng Y, Shi C. Bioabsorbable flexible elastomer of
PTMC‐b‐PEG‐b‐PTMC
copolymer as intestinal anastomosis scaffold. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Lei Wu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Tianjin University Tianjin China
- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Wenzhou Institute University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou Zhejiang China
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- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Wenzhou Institute University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou Zhejiang China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering Wenzhou Medical University Wenzhou Zhejiang China
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- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Wenzhou Institute University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou Zhejiang China
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- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Wenzhou Institute University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou Zhejiang China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Tianjin University Tianjin China
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education) Tianjin University Tianjin China
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- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Wenzhou Institute University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou Zhejiang China
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Siragusa L, Sensi B, Vinci D, Franceschilli M, Pathirannehalage Don C, Bagaglini G, Bellato V, Campanelli M, Sica GS. Volume-outcome relationship in rectal cancer surgery. Discov Oncol 2021; 12:11. [PMID: 35201453 PMCID: PMC8777490 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-021-00406-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hospital centralization effect is reported to lower complications and mortality for high risk and complex surgery operations, including colorectal surgery. However, no linear relation between volume and outcome has been demonstrated. Aim of the study was to evaluate the increased surgical volume effect on early outcomes of patient undergoing laparoscopic restorative anterior rectal resection (ARR). METHODS A retrospective analysis of all consecutive patients undergoing ARR with primary anastomosis between November 2016 and December 2020 after centralization of rectal cancer cases in an academic Centre. Short-term outcomes are compared to those of patients operated in the same unit during the previous 10 years before service centralization. The primary outcome was estimated anastomotic leak rate. Mean operative time, need of conversion, postoperative use of blood transfusion, radicality, in-hospital stay, number and type of complications, readmission and reoperation rate, mortality and 1-year and stoma persistence rates were evaluated as secondary outcomes. RESULTS 86 patients were operated in the study period and outcomes compared to those of 101 patients operated during the previous ten years. Difference in volume of surgery was significant between the two periods (p 0.019) and the estimated leak rate was significantly lower in the higher volume unit (p 0.047). Mean operative time, need of conversion, postoperative use of blood transfusion and in-hospital stay (p < 0.05) were also significantly reduced in Group A. CONCLUSION This study suggests that the shift toward higher volume in rectal cancer surgery is associated to decreased anastomotic leak rate. Potentiation of lower volume surgical units may yield optimal perioperative outcomes.
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- L Siragusa
- Department of Surgical Science, University Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical Science, University Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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