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Theja S, Mishra S, Bhoriwal S, Garg R, Bharati SJ, Kumar V, Gupta N, Vig S, Kumar S, Deo SVS, Bhatnagar S. Feasibility of the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Protocol in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgeries in a Tertiary Care Hospital-A Prospective Interventional Study. Indian J Surg Oncol 2024; 15:304-311. [PMID: 38741624 PMCID: PMC11088603 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-024-01897-y] [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: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have emerged as a promising approach to optimize perioperative care and improve outcomes in various surgical specialties. Despite feasibility studies on ERAS in various surgeries, there remains a paucity of research focusing on gastrointestinal cancer surgeries in the Indian context. The primary objective is to evaluate the compliance rate of the ERAS protocol and secondary objectives include the compliance rate of individual components of the protocol, the complications, the length of hospital stay, and the challenges faced during implementation in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgeries in our tertiary care cancer center. In this prospective interventional study (CTRI/2022/04/041657; registered on 05/04/2022), we evaluated 50 patients aged 18 to 70 years undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal malignancies and implemented a refined ERAS protocol tailored to our institutional resources and conditions based on standard ERAS society recommendations for gastrointestinal surgeries and specific recommendations for colorectal, pancreatic, and esophageal surgeries.Our study's mean overall compliance rate with the ERAS protocol was 88.54%. We achieved a compliance rate of 91.98%, 81.66%, and 92.00% for pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative components respectively. Fourteen (28%) patients experienced complications during the study. The median length of stay was 6.5 days (5.25-8). Challenges were encountered during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The study highlighted the feasibility of implementing the ERAS protocol in a cancer institute, but specific challenges need to be addressed for its optimal success in gastrointestinal cancer surgeries. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13193-024-01897-y.
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- Surya Theja
- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, Room No. 249, Second Floor, New Delhi, Delhi India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, Delhi India
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- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, Delhi India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, Delhi India
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- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRAIRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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Chan K, Keane A, Pradhan S, King T, Moroco A, Goyal N, Choi KY. Postoperative Urinary Complications in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstructive Surgery. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2024; 133:284-291. [PMID: 37902061 PMCID: PMC10865755 DOI: 10.1177/00034894231208256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to evaluate the postoperative urinary complications and the optimal timing of foley catheter removal in patients who underwent free flap reconstructive surgery for head and neck pathology. METHODS A retrospective case-control study of head and neck patients who underwent free flap reconstructive surgery at a single institution between January 2009 and December 2021 was conducted. Patient risk factors for postoperative urinary retention (POUR) were analyzed. Fisher Exact and Wilcoxon Rank Sum tests were used to evaluate rates of foley replacement, straight catheterization, and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and associated risk factors. RESULTS Two hundred and eleven patients were included in this study. Older age, lower BMI, lower intraoperative fluid volumes, and need for straight catheterization were statistically significant for POUR requiring foley replacement. Shorter total (P = .04) and postoperative (P = .01) foley duration showed statistical significance for POUR requiring straight catheterization. About 60% of patients who had straight catheterization required a foley replacement (P < .001). Only one patient (0.5%) developed a urinary tract infection (UTI). CONCLUSION Foley catheter duration impacts the risk of POUR requiring straight catheterization and subsequently, foley replacement. Optimal timing for foley catheter removal in the postoperative period remains to be elucidated. Removal of catheters between 21 and 48 hours after surgery may decrease the risk of POUR without increasing the rate of CAUTI in patients with head and neck pathology undergoing free flap reconstructive surgery.
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- Kimberly Chan
- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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Murr AT, Sweeney C, Lenze NR, Farquhar DR, Hackman TG. Implementation and Outcomes of ERAS Protocol for Major Oncologic Head and Neck Surgery. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:732-740. [PMID: 37466306 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have been developed and successfully implemented for many surgical specialties, demonstrating reductions in length of stay, post-operative complications, and resource utilization. Currently, there are few documented applications of ERAS protocols in head and neck surgery. Additional description of head and neck surgery protocol design, implementation, and outcomes will help advance postoperative care. METHODS An ERAS protocol was designed for patients undergoing glossectomy and primary or salvage laryngectomy with or without free flap reconstruction. Following successful protocol implementation, patient outcomes and perioperative metrics were retrospectively reviewed and compared between patients prior to and following the ERAS protocol. RESULTS Global comparison of ERAS and control group did not show statistically significant differences in measured perioperative outcomes. There were no statistically significant differences between the ERAS and control groups in age, sex, BMI, surgery type, or cancer stage. The ERAS protocol was associated with reduced variability in hospital length of stay (LOS), demonstrated through tighter interquartile ranges. For patients undergoing salvage laryngectomy, the ERAS protocol was associated with a significant reduction in 30-day readmission rates. Although not statistically significant, the median length of stay in the step-down unit (ISCU) and hospital was lower for specific patient groups. CONCLUSION The implementation and evaluation of the ERAS protocol demonstrated improvement in select patient outcomes as well as areas for process improvement. This study demonstrates the insights that arise from review of this protocol even for an institution with perceived standardized procedures for major oncologic head and neck surgeries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 134:732-740, 2024.
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- Alexander T Murr
- School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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Govil N, Tripathi M, Parag K, Agrawal SP, Kumar M, Varshney S. Role of protocol-guided perioperative care to enhance recovery after head and neck neoplasm surgery: An institutional experience. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2023; 70:491-500. [PMID: 37678465 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2023.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) improve recovery after surgery. This study aimed to determine whether ERAS leads to a decrease in stay in the hospital and improves global and functional recovery after head and neck neoplasms surgery. METHODS We performed a prospective case and historical control study after the ERAS application. The hospital database selected 50 confirmed eligible patients in control non-ERAS group. Prospectively 54 patients were included in the ERAS group. The primary outcome was time to readiness for discharge (TRD); secondary outcomes were the length of stay (LOS), readmission rate of up to 30 days and Quality of recovery score QoR-15. Data were compared with appropriate parametric and nonparametric tests. RESULTS Baseline demographic data of patients were comparable between the two groups. Patients in ERAS group had significantly shorter TRD compared to the non-ERAS group 8 (6-10) vs 11 (8-16); p-value = 0.002. LOS was also significantly shorter in the ERAS group compared to the non-ERAS group [8 (7-11) vs 12 (9-17); p-value = 0.002]. Readmission at 30-days was no different, with six patients in each group. QoR-15 score was statistically better in ERAS group (94.88 ± 12.50) compared to non-ERAS group (85.44 ± 12.68) [p value < 0.001]. CONCLUSION Implementing the ERAS programme decreased TRD and LOS and improved patient-reported recovery outcome QoR-15 in head and neck neoplasms surgery.
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- N Govil
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun, India.
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- Institute of Medical Sciences Mangalagiri, Mangalagiri, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, AIIMS Rishikesh, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun, India
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List MA, Knackstedt M, Liu L, Kasabali A, Mansour J, Pang J, Asarkar AA, Nathan C. Enhanced recovery after surgery, current, and future considerations in head and neck cancer. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2023; 8:1240-1256. [PMID: 37899849 PMCID: PMC10601592 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.1126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Objectives Review of the current and relevant literature to develop a list of evidence-based recommendations that can be implemented in head and neck surgical practices. To provide rationale for the multiple aspects of comprehensive care for head and neck surgical patients. To improve postsurgical outcomes for head and neck surgical patients. Methods Extensive review of the medical literature was performed and relevant studies in both the head and neck surgery and other surgical specialties were considered for inclusion. Results A total of 18 aspects of perioperative care were included in this review. The literature search included 276 publications considered to be the most relevant and up to date evidence. Each topic is concluded with recommendation grade and quality of evidence for the recommendation. Conclusion Since it's conception, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have continued to push for comprehensive and evidence based postsurgical care to improve patient outcomes. Head and neck oncology is one of the newest fields to develop a protocol. Due to the complexity of this patient population and their postsurgical needs, a multidisciplinary approach is needed to facilitate recovery while minimizing complications. Current and future advances in head and neck cancer research will serve to strengthen and add new principles to a comprehensive ERAS protocol. Level of Evidence 2a.
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- Marna A. List
- Department of Otolaryngology/HNSLouisiana State University Health‐ShreveportShreveportLouisianaUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology/HNSLouisiana State University Health‐ShreveportShreveportLouisianaUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology/HNSLouisiana State University Health‐ShreveportShreveportLouisianaUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology/HNSLouisiana State University Health‐ShreveportShreveportLouisianaUSA
- College of MedicineLouisiana State University Health‐ShreveportShreveportLouisianaUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology/HNSLouisiana State University Health‐ShreveportShreveportLouisianaUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology/HNSLouisiana State University Health‐ShreveportShreveportLouisianaUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology/HNSLouisiana State University Health‐ShreveportShreveportLouisianaUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology/HNSLouisiana State University Health‐ShreveportShreveportLouisianaUSA
- Feist‐Weiller Cancer CenterShreveportLouisianaUSA
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Højvig JH, Charabi BW, Wessel I, Jensen LT, Nyberg J, Maymann-Holler N, Kehlet H, Bonde CT. Enhanced recovery after microvascular reconstruction in head and neck cancer – A prospective study. JPRAS Open 2022; 34:103-113. [PMID: 36263192 PMCID: PMC9573822 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2022.08.001] [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: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives Patients undergoing microvascular reconstruction after head and neck cancer typically have several comorbidities, and the procedures are often followed by complications and prolonged hospitalization. Consequently, the application of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) for these patients undergoing microvascular reconstruction has gained attention in recent years. ERAS is a peri- and postoperative care concept that has repeatedly shown beneficial results for a wide variety of surgical procedures, including microvascular reconstruction. This study presents the results after the introduction of our ERAS protocol for head and neck cancer reconstruction. Methods We prospectively treated 30 consecutive patients according to our ERAS protocol from June 2019 to December 2020 and compared the results of the treated patients with those of patients treated with our traditional recovery after surgery (TRAS) protocol. We are based on our ERAS protocol on the following core elements of recovery: improved patient information, goal-directed fluid therapy, minimally invasive surgery, opioid-sparing multimodal analgesia, early ambulation, and pre-defined functional discharge criteria. Results The baseline characteristics of the groups were comparable. The ERAS group had a significantly shorter length of stay (13.1 vs. 20.3 days, p < 0.001), significantly shorter time to ambulation (3.0 days vs. 6.4 days, p < 0.001), shorter time to removal of nasogastric tube (13.3 days vs. 22.7 days, p = 0.05), and fewer tracheostomies performed (10% vs. 90%, p < 0.001). There were no differences in complications, flap survival, or 30-day re-admissions between the two groups. Conclusion The introduction of ERAS in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing microvascular reconstruction seems safe and results in improved recovery. Level of evidence 3
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Prodromidou A, Koulakmanidis AM, Haidopoulos D, Nelson G, Rodolakis A, Thomakos N. Where Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Protocols Meet the Three Major Current Pandemics: COVID-19, Obesity and Malignancy. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14071660. [PMID: 35406432 PMCID: PMC8996966 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071660] [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: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Simple Summary The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly modified the medical services provided for patients that receive care either for COVID-19 or for those that need care for benign diseases, including obesity, or for malignant ones, such as gynecological cancer. We sought to investigate the association among three major worldwide health issues (COVID-19, obesity, and malignancy) and how ERAS protocols can potentially provide optimal management of patients with obesity and malignancy during the COVID-19 pandemic, with special attention to patients who required surgery for gynecologic oncology. We strongly believe that the application of ERAS protocols could play a key role during these unprecedented COVID-19 times. Abstract The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has transformed the provision of medical services for both patients that receive care for COVID-19 and for those that need care either for benign diseases, including obesity, or for malignancies, such as gynecological cancer. In this perspective article, we focus on the association among three major worldwide health issues and how ERAS protocols can potentially provide optimal management of patients with obesity and malignancy during the COVID-19 pandemic, with special attention to patients who required surgery for gynecologic oncology. A thorough search of the literature on the respective topics was performed. Patients with malignancy and obesity presented with increased vulnerability to COVID-19 infection. However, the management of their disease should not be withheld. Protective measures should be established to reduce exposure of patients with oncological diseases to SARS-CoV-2 while simultaneously enabling their access to vaccination. Since ERAS protocols have proved to be efficient in many surgical fields, including gynecologic oncology, general surgery, and orthopedics, we strongly believe that ERAS protocols may play a significant role in this effort. The end of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be accurately predicted. Nevertheless, we have to ensure the appropriate and efficient management of certain groups of patients.
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- Anastasia Prodromidou
- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (A.-M.K.); (D.H.); (A.R.); (N.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-6972751000
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- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (A.-M.K.); (D.H.); (A.R.); (N.T.)
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- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (A.-M.K.); (D.H.); (A.R.); (N.T.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada;
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- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (A.-M.K.); (D.H.); (A.R.); (N.T.)
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- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece; (A.-M.K.); (D.H.); (A.R.); (N.T.)
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Do lower third molars increase the risk of complications during mandibular sagittal split osteotomy? Systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 51:906-921. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Martin L, Gillis C, Ljungqvist O. Preoperative nutrition care in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery programs: are we missing an opportunity? Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2021; 24:453-463. [PMID: 34155154 DOI: 10.1097/mco.0000000000000779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW A key component of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is the integration of nutrition care elements into the surgical pathway, recognizing that preoperative nutrition status affects outcomes of surgery and must be optimized for recovery. We reviewed the preoperative nutrition care recommendations included in ERAS Society guidelines for adults undergoing major surgery and their implementation. RECENT FINDINGS All ERAS Society guidelines reviewed recommend preoperative patient education to describe the procedures and expectations of surgery; however, only one guideline specifies inclusion of routine nutrition education before surgery. All guidelines included a recommendation for at least one of the following nutrition care elements: nutrition risk screening, nutrition assessment, and nutrition intervention. However, the impact of preoperative nutrition care could not be evaluated because it was rarely reported in recent literature for most surgical disciplines. A small number of studies reported on the preoperative nutrition care elements within their ERAS programs and found a positive impact of ERAS implementation on nutrition care practices, including increased rates of nutrition risk screening. SUMMARY There is an opportunity to improve the reporting of preoperative nutrition care elements within ERAS programs, which will enhance our understanding of how nutrition care elements influence patient outcomes and experiences.
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- Lisa Martin
- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Québec, Canada
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- School of Medical Sciences, Department of Surgery, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Twomey R, Matthews TW, Nakoneshny SC, Schrag C, Chandarana SP, Matthews J, McKenzie D, Hart RD, Li N, Dort JC, Sauro KM. From Pathways to Practice: Impact of Implementing Mobilization Recommendations in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery with Free Flap Reconstruction. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:2890. [PMID: 34207711 PMCID: PMC8228478 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13122890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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One of the foundational elements of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) guidelines is early postoperative mobilization. For patients undergoing head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery with free flap reconstruction, the ERAS guideline recommends patients be mobilized within 24 h postoperatively. The objective of this study was to evaluate compliance with the ERAS recommendation for early postoperative mobilization in 445 consecutive patients who underwent HNC surgery in the Calgary Head and Neck Enhanced Recovery Program. This retrospective analysis found that recommendation compliance increased by 10% despite a more aggressive target for mobilization (from 48 to 24 h). This resulted in a decrease in postoperative mobilization time and a stark increase in the proportion of patients mobilized within 24 h (from 10% to 64%). There was a significant relationship between compliance with recommended care and time to postoperative mobilization (Spearman's rho = -0.80; p < 0.001). Hospital length of stay was reduced by a median of 2 days, from 12 (1QR = 9-16) to 10 (1QR = 8-14) days (z = 3.82; p < 0.001) in patients who received guideline-concordant care. Engaging the clinical team and changing the order set to support clinical decision-making resulted in increased adherence to guideline-recommended care for patients undergoing major HNC surgery with free flap reconstruction.
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- Rosie Twomey
- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- O'Brien Institute of Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Section of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Section of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9, Canada
- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3330 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Section of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Section of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9, Canada
- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3330 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Section of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9, Canada
- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3330 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Section of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Surgery & Oncology, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3D10, 3280 Hospital Drive NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Section of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Surgery & Oncology, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3D10, 3280 Hospital Drive NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Research Institute, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- O'Brien Institute of Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Dr NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Surgery & Oncology, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, 3D10, 3280 Hospital Drive NW Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
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Impact of Early Mobilization on Recovery after Major Head and Neck Surgery with Free Flap Reconstruction. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13122852. [PMID: 34201003 PMCID: PMC8227616 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13122852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary For patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer (HNC), surgery to remove the tumour is a standard treatment. The surgery is complex-in most cases, the mouth and throat need to be rebuilt using tissue from another area of the body to restore appearance and function. Recovery from HNC surgery is challenging, and complications occur frequently. It is recommended that patients get out of bed and move (are “mobilized”) as early as possible after surgery (within 24 h) to improve recovery. However, evidence for this recommendation mainly comes from other types of cancer. Therefore, this study investigated whether early mobilization impacts recovery in patients undergoing HNC surgery. We found that delaying mobilization (after 24 h) was linked with more complications and a longer stay in the hospital. Helping patients mobilize within 24 h after HNC surgery should be a priority for healthcare teams. Abstract Surgery with free flap reconstruction is a standard treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC). Because of the complexity of HNC surgery, recovery can be challenging, and complications are common. One of the foundations of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is early postoperative mobilization. The ERAS guidelines for HNC surgery with free flap reconstruction recommend mobilization within 24 h. This is based mainly on evidence from other surgical disciplines, and the extent to which mobilization within 24 h improves recovery after HNC surgery has not been explored. This retrospective analysis included 445 patients from the Calgary Head and Neck Enhanced Recovery Program. Mobilization after 24 h was associated with more complications of any type (OR = 1.73, 95% CI [confidence interval] = 1.16–2.57) and more major complications (OR = 1.76; 95% CI = 1.00–3.16). When accounting for patient and clinical factors, mobilization after 48 h was a significant predictor of major complications (OR = 2.61; 95% CI = 1.10–6.21) and prolonged length of stay (>10 days; OR = 2.85, 95% CI = 1.41–5.76). This comprehensive analysis of the impact of early mobilization on postoperative complications and length of stay in a large HNC cohort provides novel evidence supporting adherence to the ERAS early mobilization recommendations. Early mobilization should be a priority for patients undergoing HNC surgery with free flap reconstruction.
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Saraswathula A, Gourin CG, Vosler PS. Guide to Enhanced Recovery for Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery: Head and Neck Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:6932-6935. [PMID: 33891196 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10029-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Anirudh Saraswathula
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Chen S, Sumer BD. Editorial Comment on "Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery: A Case-Matched Analysis of Perioperative and Pain Outcomes". Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 28:604-605. [PMID: 33175261 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09337-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Shuqing Chen
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Kiong KL, Vu CN, Yao CMKL, Kruse B, Zheng G, Yu P, Weber RS, Lewis CM. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery: A Case-Matched Analysis of Perioperative and Pain Outcomes. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 28:867-876. [PMID: 32964371 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09174-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways are well established in certain surgical specialties because findings have shown significant improvements in outcomes. Convincing literature in head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery is lacking. This study aimed to assess the effect of an ERAS pathway on National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)-based occurrences and pain-related outcomes in HNC surgery. METHODS The study matched 200 patients undergoing head and neck oncologic surgery on an ERAS pathway between 1 March 2016 and 31 March 2019 with control subjects (1:1 ratio) during the same period. Demographic and perioperative data collected from the NSQIP database were extracted. Pain scores and medication usage were electronically extracted from our electronic medical record system and compared. Risk factors for high opioid usage also were assessed. RESULTS Both groups were statistically similar in baseline characteristics. The ERAS group had fewer planned intensive care unit (ICU) admissions (4% vs. 14%; p < 0.001), a shorter mean hospital stay (7.2 ± 2.3 vs. 8.7 ± 4.2 days; p < 0.001), and fewer overall complications (18.6% vs. 27.0%; p = 0.045). Morphine milligram equivalent requirements over 72 h were significantly reduced during 72 h in the ERAS group (138.8 ± 181.5 vs. 207.9 ± 205.5; p < 0.001). In the multivariate analysis, the risk factors for high opioid analgesic usage included preoperative opioid usage, age younger than 65 years, race, patient-controlled analgesia use, and ICU admission. CONCLUSION The study findings showed that ERAS in HNC surgery can result in improved outcomes and resource use, and that these results are sustainable. The outcomes described in this report can be further used to optimize ERAS pathways.
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- Kimberley L Kiong
- Division of Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Institute for Cancer Care Innovation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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