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Goodsell KE, Park JO. Robotic hepatectomy: current evidence and future directions. Minerva Surg 2023; 78:525-536. [PMID: 36946128 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5691.23.09858-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Minimally invasive hepatectomy continues to gain popularity and acceptance for treatment of benign and malignant liver disease. Robotic hepatectomy offers potential advantages over open and conventional laparoscopic approaches. Review of the literature on robotic hepatectomy was performed. Search terms included "robotic hepatectomy" and "minimally invasive hepatectomy." Search was further customized to include articles related to robotic surgical technology. Across many parameters in liver surgery, robotic liver resection appears to have comparable outcomes with respect to laparoscopic resection. The benefits over open resection are largely related to less morbidity and faster recovery times. There is evidence that the robotic approach may have a shorter learning curve and enable more difficult resections to be performed minimally invasively. The robotic platform may have the potential to achieve superior margin status or parenchymal sparing resection in oncologic resections, but numerous obstacles remain. The robotic platform has not been applied to liver surgery to the same extent as either laparoscopic or open surgery. Robotic surgical technology will need to continue developing to deliver on its potential advantages.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Outcomes and Patient Selection in Laparoscopic vs. Open Liver Resection for HCC and Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15041179. [PMID: 36831521 PMCID: PMC9954110 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041179] [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: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) are the two most common malignant tumors that require liver resection. While liver transplantation is the best treatment for HCC, organ shortages and high costs limit the availability of this option for many patients and make resection the mainstay of treatment. For patients with CRLM, surgical resection with negative margins is the only potentially curative option. Over the last two decades, laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) has been increasingly adopted for the resection of a variety of tumors and was found to have similar long-term outcomes compared to open liver resection (OLR) while offering the benefits of improved short-term outcomes. In this review, we discuss the current literature on the outcomes of LLR vs. OLR for patients with HCC and CRLM. Although the use of LLR for HCC and CRLM is increasing, it is not appropriate for all patients. We describe an approach to selecting patients best-suited for LLR. The four common difficulty-scoring systems for LLR are summarized. Additionally, we review the current evidence behind the emerging robotically assisted liver resection technology.
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Lo WM, Tohme ST, Geller DA. Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive Liver Resection for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases-A Review. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 15:cancers15010142. [PMID: 36612137 PMCID: PMC9817853 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15010142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approaches to liver resection have been increasingly adopted into use for surgery on colorectal cancer liver metastases. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the outcomes when comparing laparoscopic liver resection (LLR), robotic liver resection (RLR), and open liver resection (OLR) for colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLM) in 39 studies (2009-2022) that include a case-matched series, propensity score analyses, and three randomized clinical trials. LLR is associated with less intraoperative blood loss and shorter hospital stay compared with OLR. LLR can be performed with comparable operative time. LLR has similar rates of perioperative complications and mortality as OLR. There were no significant differences in 5-year overall or disease-free survival between approaches. Robotic liver resection (RLR) has comparable perioperative safety to LLR and may improve rates of R0 resection in certain patients. Finally, MIS approaches to the hepatic resection of CRLM reduce the time from liver resection to initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy. Thus, MIS liver surgery should be considered in the array of options for patients with CRLM, though thoughtful patient selection and surgeon experience should be part of that decision.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-412-692-2001; Fax: +1-412-602-2002
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Taillieu E, De Meyere C, Nuytens F, Verslype C, D'Hondt M. Laparoscopic liver resection for colorectal liver metastases - short- and long-term outcomes: A systematic review. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2021; 13:732-757. [PMID: 34322201 PMCID: PMC8299931 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v13.i7.732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND For well-selected patients and procedures, laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) has become the gold standard for the treatment of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) when performed in specialized centers. However, little is currently known concerning patient-related and peri-operative factors that could play a role in survival outcomes associated with LLR for CRLM. AIM To provide an extensive summary of reported outcomes and prognostic factors associated with LLR for CRLM. METHODS A systematic search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library using the keywords "colorectal liver metastases", "laparoscopy", "liver resection", "prognostic factors", "outcomes" and "survival". Only publications written in English and published until December 2019 were included. Furthermore, abstracts of which no accompanying full text was published, reviews, case reports, letters, protocols, comments, surveys and animal studies were excluded. All search results were saved to Endnote Online and imported in Rayyan for systematic selection. Data of interest were extracted from the included publications and tabulated for qualitative analysis. RESULTS Out of 1064 articles retrieved by means of a systematic and grey literature search, 77 were included for qualitative analysis. Seventy-two research papers provided data concerning outcomes of LLR for CRLM. Fourteen papers were eligible for extraction of data concerning prognostic factors affecting survival outcomes. Qualitative analysis of the collected data showed that LLR for CRLM is safe, feasible and provides oncological efficiency. Multiple research groups have reported on the short-term advantages of LLR compared to open procedures. The obtained results accounted for minor LLR, as well as major LLR, simultaneous laparoscopic colorectal and liver resection, LLR of posterosuperior segments, two-stage hepatectomy and repeat LLR for CRLM. Few research groups so far have studied prognostic factors affecting long-term outcomes of LLR for CRLM. CONCLUSION In experienced hands, LLR for CRLM provides good short- and long-term outcomes, independent of the complexity of the procedure.
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- Emily Taillieu
- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, AZ Groeninge, Kortrijk 8500, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, AZ Groeninge, Kortrijk 8500, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, AZ Groeninge, Kortrijk 8500, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, KU Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, AZ Groeninge, Kortrijk 8500, Belgium
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Taillieu E, De Meyere C, Nuytens F, Verslype C, D'Hondt M. Laparoscopic liver resection for colorectal liver metastases — short- and long-term outcomes: A systematic review. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v13.i7.557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Giglio MC, Troisi RI. Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal liver metastases: moving forward while keeping feet on the ground. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2021; 10:107-109. [PMID: 33575296 PMCID: PMC7867729 DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2020.04.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Mariano Cesare Giglio
- Division of HPB, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of HPB, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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Syn NL, Kabir T, Koh YX, Tan HL, Wang LZ, Chin BZ, Wee I, Teo JY, Tai BC, Goh BKP. Survival Advantage of Laparoscopic Versus Open Resection For Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Meta-analysis of Individual Patient Data From Randomized Trials and Propensity-score Matched Studies. Ann Surg 2020; 272:253-265. [PMID: 32675538 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To perform an individual participant data meta-analysis using randomized trials and propensity-score matched (PSM) studies which compared laparoscopic versus open hepatectomy for patients with colorectal liver metastases (CLM). BACKGROUND Randomized trials and PSM studies constitute the highest level of evidence in addressing the long-term oncologic efficacy of laparoscopic versus open resection for CLM. However, individual studies are limited by the reporting of overall survival in ways not amenable to traditional methods of meta-analysis, and violation of the proportional hazards assumption. METHODS Survival information of individual patients was reconstructed from the published Kaplan-Meier curves with the aid of a computer vision program. Frequentist and Bayesian survival models (taking into account random-effects and nonproportional hazards) were fitted to compare overall survival of patients who underwent laparoscopic versus open surgery. To handle long plateaus in the tails of survival curves, we also exploited "cure models" to estimate the fraction of patients effectively "cured" of disease. RESULTS Individual patient data from 2 randomized trials and 13 PSM studies involving 3148 participants were reconstructed. Laparoscopic resection was associated with a lower hazard rate of death (stratified hazard ratio = 0.853, 95% confidence interval: 0.754-0.965, P = 0.0114), and there was evidence of time-varying effects (P = 0.0324) in which the magnitude of hazard ratios increased over time. The fractions of long-term cancer survivors were estimated to be 47.4% and 18.0% in the laparoscopy and open surgery groups, respectively. At 10-year follow-up, the restricted mean survival time was 8.6 months (or 12.1%) longer in the laparoscopy arm (P < 0.0001). In a subgroup analysis, elderly patients (≥65 years old) treated with laparoscopy experienced longer 3-year average life expectancy (+6.2%, P = 0.018), and those who live past the 5-year milestone (46.1%) seem to be cured of disease. CONCLUSIONS This patient-level meta-analysis of high-quality studies demonstrated an unexpected survival benefit in favor of laparoscopic over open resection for CLM in the long-term. From a conservative viewpoint, these results can be interpreted to indicate that laparoscopy is at least not inferior to the standard open approach.
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- Nicholas L Syn
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Biostatistics & Modelling Domain, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Singapore, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Biostatistics & Modelling Domain, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Singapore, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Biostatistics Core, Investigational Medicine Unit, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Kabir T, Syn N, Goh BKP. Current status of laparoscopic liver resection for the management of colorectal liver metastases. J Gastrointest Oncol 2020; 11:526-539. [PMID: 32655931 PMCID: PMC7340801 DOI: 10.21037/jgo.2020.02.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide. The commonest site of spread is the liver, with up to 40% of patients developing colorectal liver metastasis (CLRM) during the course of their lifetime. Significant advances in surgical techniques, as well as breakthroughs in chemotherapy and biologic agents, have resulted in dramatic improvements in prognosis. A multimodal approach comprising of liver resection coupled with systemic therapy offers these patients the best chance of cure. The arrival of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) within the last 3 decades has added a whole new dimension to the management of this condition. Today, CLRM is one of the most frequent indications for LLR globally. Meta-analyses of retrospective studies and two randomized trials have demonstrated superior short-term outcomes following LLR, with no differences in mortality rates. Oncologically, R0 resection rates are comparable to the open approach, while overall and disease-free survival rates are also similar. As surgeons gain confidence, boundaries are pushed even further. High-volume centers have published their early experiences with complex LLR of recurrent CLRM as well as totally laparoscopic synchronous resection of CRC and liver metastases, with very encouraging results. In the presence of extensive bilobar CLRM, two-stage hepatectomy (TSH) and associating liver partition with portal vein ligation (ALPPS) may be adopted to augment an inadequate future liver remnant to facilitate metastasectomy. Interestingly, the adoption of LLR for these techniques also seem to confer additional benefits. Despite the plethora of advantages, LLR comes with its own unique set of limitations such as a steep learning curve and high cost. The surgical world eagerly awaits the results of prospective trials currently underway in order to further advance the management of this disease.
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- Tousif Kabir
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Duke NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Imai K, Adam R, Baba H. How to increase the resectability of initially unresectable colorectal liver metastases: A surgical perspective. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2019; 3:476-486. [PMID: 31549007 PMCID: PMC6749948 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Although surgical resection is the only treatment of choice that can offer prolonged survival and a chance of cure in patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), nearly 80% of patients are deemed to be unresectable at the time of diagnosis. Considerable efforts have been made to overcome this initial unresectability, including expanding the indication of surgery, the advent of conversion chemotherapy, and development and modification of specific surgical techniques, regulated under multidisciplinary approaches. In terms of specific surgical techniques, portal vein ligation/embolization can increase the volume of future liver remnant and thereby reduce the risk of hepatic insufficiency and death after major hepatectomy. For multiple bilobar CRLM that were traditionally considered unresectable even with preoperative chemotherapy and portal vein embolization, two-stage hepatectomy was introduced and has been adopted worldwide with acceptable short- and long-term outcomes. Recently, ALPPS (associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy) was reported as a novel variant of two-stage hepatectomy. Although issues regarding safety remain unresolved, rapid future liver remnant hypertrophy and subsequent shorter intervals between the two stages lead to a higher feasibility rate, reaching 98%. In addition, adding radiofrequency ablation and vascular resection and reconstruction techniques can allow expansion of the pool of patients with CRLM who are candidates for liver resection and thus a cure. In this review, we discuss specific techniques that may expand the criteria for resectability in patients with initially unresectable CRLM.
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- Katsunori Imai
- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryGraduate School of Life SciencesKumamoto UniversityKumamotoJapan
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- Centre Hépato‐BiliaireAP‐HPHôpital Universitaire Paul BrousseVillejuifFrance
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryGraduate School of Life SciencesKumamoto UniversityKumamotoJapan
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Fretland ÅA, Dagenborg VJ, Waaler Bjørnelv GM, Aghayan DL, Kazaryan AM, Barkhatov L, Kristiansen R, Fagerland MW, Edwin B, Andersen MH. Quality of life from a randomized trial of laparoscopic or open liver resection for colorectal liver metastases. Br J Surg 2019; 106:1372-1380. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background
Most treatments for cancer cause a decline in patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Limiting this decline is a universal goal for healthcare providers. Using minimally invasive instead of open surgical techniques might be one way to achieve this. The aim of this study was to compare postoperative HRQoL after open and laparoscopic liver resection.
Methods
This was a predefined substudy of an RCT comparing open with laparoscopic liver resection. Patients with colorectal liver metastases were assigned randomly to open or laparoscopic parenchyma-sparing liver resection. HRQoL was assessed with the Short Form 36 questionnaire at baseline, and 1 and 4 months after surgery.
Results
A total of 280 patients were randomized, of whom 273 underwent surgery (129 laparoscopic, 144 open); 682 questionnaires (83.3 per cent) were available for analysis. One month after surgery, patients in the laparoscopic surgery group reported reduced scores in two HRQoL domains (physical functioning and role physical), whereas those in the open surgery group reported reduced scores in five domains (physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, vitality and social functioning). Four months after surgery, HRQoL scores in the laparoscopic group had returned to preoperative levels, whereas patients in the open group reported reduced scores for two domains (role physical and general health). The between-group difference was statistically significant in favour of laparoscopy for four domains after 1 month (role physical, bodily pain, vitality and social functioning) and for one domain after 4 months (role physical).
Conclusion
Patients assigned to laparoscopic liver surgery reported better postoperative HRQoL than those assigned to open liver surgery. For role limitations caused by physical health problems, patients in the laparoscopic group reported better scores up to 4 months after surgery. Registration number: NCT01516710 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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- Å A Fretland
- The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Tumour Biology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Health Management and Health Economics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Surgery 1, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia
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- The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Surgery, Fonna Hospital Trust, Stord, Norway
- Department of Faculty Surgery 2, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Department of Surgery 1, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia
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- The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Information Technology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Research Support Services, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Clark J, Mavroeidis VK, Lemmon B, Briggs C, Bowles MJ, Stell DA, Aroori S. Intention to Treat Laparoscopic Versus Open Hemi-Hepatectomy: A Paired Case-Matched Comparison Study. Scand J Surg 2019; 109:211-218. [PMID: 31131722 DOI: 10.1177/1457496919851610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The benefits of laparoscopic hemi-hepatectomy compared to open hemi-hepatectomy are not clear. OBJECTIVE This study aims to share our experience with the laparoscopic hemi-hepatectomy compared to an open approach. METHODS A total of 40 consecutive laparoscopically started hemi-hepatectomy (intention-to-treat analysis) cases between August 2012 and October 2015 were matched against open cases using the following criteria: laterality of surgery and pathology (essential criteria); American Society of Anesthesiologists score, body mass index, pre-operative bilirubin, neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, additional procedures, portal vein embolization, and presence of cirrhosis/fibrosis on histology (secondary criteria); age and gender (tertiary criteria). Hand-assisted and extended hemi-hepatectomy cases were excluded from the study. The two groups were compared for blood loss, operative time, hospital stay, morbidity, mortality, and oncological outcomes. All complications were quantified using the Clavien-Dindo classification. RESULTS Two groups were well matched (p = 1.00). In the two groups, 10 patients had left and 30 had right hemi-hepatectomy. Overall conversion rate was 15%. Median length of hospital and high dependency unit stay was less in the intention to treat laparoscopic hemi-hepatectomy group: 6 versus 8 days, p = 0.025 and 1 versus 2 days, p = 0.07. Median operative time was longer in the intention to treat laparoscopic hemi-hepatectomy group: 420 min (range: 389.5-480) versus 305 min (range: 238.8-348.8; p = 0.001). Intra-operative blood loss was equivalent, but the overall blood transfusions were higher in the intention to treat laparoscopic hemi-hepatectomy (50 vs 29 units, p = 0.36). The overall morbidity (18 vs 20 patients, p = 0.65), mortality (2.5%), and the positive resection margin status were similar (18% vs 21%, p = 0.76). The 1- (87.5% vs 92.5%, p = 0.71) and 3-year survival (70% vs 72.5%, p = 1.00) was also similar. CONCLUSIONS We observed lower hospital and high dependency unit stay in the laparoscopic group. However, the laparoscopic approach was associated with longer operating time and a non-significant increase in blood transfusion requirements. There was no difference in morbidity, mortality, re-admission rate, and oncological outcomes.
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- J Clark
- Peninsula Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Peninsula Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Peninsula Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Peninsula Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Peninsula Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Peninsula Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Peninsula Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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Fahrner R, Rauchfuß F, Bauschke A, Kissler H, Settmacher U, Zanow J. Robotic hepatic surgery in malignancy: review of the current literature. J Robot Surg 2019; 13:533-538. [PMID: 30895519 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-019-00939-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The use of minimally invasive liver surgery, such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery, is increasing worldwide. Robot-assisted laparoscopy is a new surgical technique that improves surgical handling. The advantage of this technique is improved dexterity, which leads to increased surgical precision and no tremor or fatigue. Comparable oncological results were documented for laparoscopic and open surgery. Currently, "conventional" laparoscopic liver surgery has limitations with respect to the treatment of lesions in the posterior-superior segments, and there are limited technical features for the reconstruction steps. These limitations might be overcome with the use of robotic surgery. The use of robotic surgery for hepatic procedures originated because of the technical potential to overcome several of the major technical limitations known from conventional laparoscopy and the possibility of performing more extended liver resections. Additionally, there is increasing evidence indicating that robotic hepatic surgery is feasible and safe in resections of the posterior segments. Studies showed that using the robotic technique is associated with a decreased or at least equal amount of intraoperative blood loss compared to that of the conventional laparoscopic or open technique. There is increasing evidence that robotic liver surgery might be as safe as conventional laparoscopic procedures in cancer cases in terms of resection margins, disease-free and overall survival. Furthermore, robotic surgery might be more favorable with respect to postoperative patient recovery. Despite promising results, still large, multicenter, randomized and prospective studies are needed to analyze the exact value of robotic liver surgery in patients with malignant liver tumors.
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- René Fahrner
- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Germany
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Laparoscopic liver surgery for secondary liver cancer is increasing. The most common indications are colorectal cancer liver metastases followed by adenocarcinoma metastases from other solid organs, such as breast, pancreatic neuroendocrine, and other gastrointestinal tract cancers. This article provides a comprehensive review of crucial concepts when managing secondary liver cancer minimally invasively, a summary of the up-to-date literature, and a discussion of the development of the application of this technique over time.
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- Lavanya Yohanathan
- Mayo Clinic, Division of Surgery, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery 200 First Street South West, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Mayo Clinic, Division of Surgery, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery 200 First Street South West, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Chen L, Zhang L, Tian M, Hu Q, Zhao L, Xiong J. Safety and effective of laparoscopic microwave ablation for giant hepatic hemangioma: A retrospective cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2019; 39:29-35. [PMID: 30899458 PMCID: PMC6411492 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2019.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of laparoscopic microwave ablation (LMWA) as compared with conventional open resection (ORES) for the treatment of giant hepatic hemangioma. Methods and analysis: A retrospective chart review was conduct on patients with hepatic hemangioma underwent LMWA or ORES between 2014 and 2016. Results Of 131 patients, 37 patients underwent ORES and 94 patients underwent LMWA. Blood loss, operative time, postoperative hospital stay, hospital cost (RMB) were significantly different between two groups. Patients after LMWA experienced significantly less pain than those patients undergoing ORES. At a mean follow-up period of 12.8 ± 3.6 months in ORES group and 13.5 ± 2.5 months in LMWA group, no long-term complication was observed. Conclusion Compared with ORES, LMWA is a safe and effective minimally invasive for treating giant hepatic hemangioma. Retrospectively analysed the clinical data of patients with hepatic haemangioma and investigated the efficacy of operation. Technical aspects of laparoscopic microwave ablation for giant hepatic haemangioma were listed base on operation experience.
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- Libo Chen
- Department of Emergency Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430022, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430022, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Emergency Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430022, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430022, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430022, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430022, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430022, China
- Corresponding author.
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Okubo S, Gotohda N, Sugimoto M, Nomura S, Kobayashi S, Takahashi S, Hayashi R, Konishi M. Abdominal skin closure using subcuticular sutures prevents incisional surgical site infection in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. Surgery 2018; 164:251-256. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Laparoscopic liver resection for colorectal liver metastasis patients allows patients to start adjuvant chemotherapy without delay: a propensity score analysis. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3273-3281. [PMID: 29340819 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6046-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) is widely used after liver resection (LR) for colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM), surgical invasiveness may lead to delay in starting AC, which is preferably started within 8 weeks postoperative. We investigated whether laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) for CRLM facilitates AC start without delay. METHODS Between November 2014 and December 2016, 117 consecutive CRLM patients underwent LR followed by AC. LLR and OLR were performed in 30 and 87 patients, respectively. After propensity score matching on clinical characteristics, oncologic features, and type of resection, the time interval between liver resection and AC start was compared between LLR (n = 22) and OLR (n = 44) groups. RESULTS After propensity score matching, major LR was performed in 8/22 (36%) and 15/44 (34%) cases of LLR and OLR groups, respectively (P = 1.0). Clinical-pathological characteristic and intraoperative findings were comparable between two groups. There was no significant difference in postoperative complications between the two groups. The time interval between liver resection and AC start was significantly shorter in LLR than in OLR group (43 ± 10 versus 55 ± 18 days, P = 0.012). While 15/44 (34%) patients started AC after 8 weeks postoperative in OLR group, all patients in LLR group started AC within 8 weeks. CONCLUSIONS LLR for CRLM is associated with quicker return to AC when compared to OLR. The delivery of AC without delay allows CRLM patients to optimize the oncologic treatment sequence.
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Meignan P, Ballouhey Q, Lejeune J, Braik K, Longis B, Cook AR, Lardy H, Fourcade L, Binet A. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for pediatric tumors: a bicenter experience. J Robot Surg 2017; 12:501-508. [DOI: 10.1007/s11701-017-0773-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Chakedis J, Squires MH, Beal EW, Hughes T, Lewis H, Paredes A, Al-Mansour M, Sun S, Cloyd JM, Pawlik TM. Update on current problems in colorectal liver metastasis. Curr Probl Surg 2017; 54:554-602. [PMID: 29198365 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2017.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jeffrey Chakedis
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- University of Colorado Health System, Fort Collins, CO
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH.
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