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Tirloni L, Bartolini I, Gazia C, Scarinci A, Grazi GL. A contemporary view on vascular resections and reconstruction during hepatectomies. Updates Surg 2024; 76:1643-1653. [PMID: 39007995 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-024-01934-z] [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] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Oncological hepatic surgery carries the possibility to perform vascular reconstructions for advanced tumours with vessel invasion since surgery often represents the only potentially curative approach for these tumours. An extended review was conducted in an attempt to understand and clarify the latest trends in hepatectomies with vascular resections. We searched bibliographic databases including PubMed, Scopus, references from bibliographies and Cochrane Library. Information and outcomes from worldwide clinical trials were collected from qualified institutions performing hepatectomies with vascular resection and reconstruction. Careful patient selection and thorough preoperative imaging remain crucial for correct and safe surgical planning. A literature analysis shows that vascular resections carry different indications in different diseases. Despite significant advances made in imaging techniques and technical skills, reports of hepatectomies with vascular resections are still associated with high postoperative morbidity and mortality. The trend of complex liver resection with vascular resection is constantly on the increase, but more profound knowledge as well as further trials are required. Recent technological developments in multiple fields could surely provide novel approaches and enhance a new era of digital imaging and intelligent hepatic surgery.
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- Luca Tirloni
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134, Florence, Italy.
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, IRCCS - Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, IRCCS - Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134, Florence, Italy
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Cassese G, Han HS, Lee B, Lee HW, Cho JY. Laparoscopic versus open liver resection for huge hepatocellular carcinoma (≥ than 10 cm): a retrospective analysis from a high-volume referral center. Surg Endosc 2024:10.1007/s00464-024-11091-4. [PMID: 39192042 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11091-4] [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: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is still poor evidence about the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) for huge (> 10 cm) hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC). The aim of this study was to assess the short- and long-term outcomes of LLR versus open liver resection (OLR) for patients with huge HCC from real-life data from consecutive patients. METHODS Data regarding all consecutive patients undergoing liver resection for huge HCC were retrospectively collected from a Korean referral HPB center. Primary outcomes were the postoperative results, while secondary outcomes were the oncologic survivals. RESULTS Sixty-three patients were included in the study: 46 undergoing OLR and 17 LLR. Regarding postoperative outcomes, there were no statistically significant differences in estimated blood loss, operation time, transfusions, postoperative bile leak, ascites, severe complications, and R1 resection rates. After a median follow-up of 48.4 (95% CI 8.9-86.8) months, there were no statistically significant differences in 3 years OS (59.3 ± 8.7 months vs. 85.2 ± 9.8 months) and 5 years OS (31.1 ± 9 months vs. 73.1 ± 14.1 months), after OLR and LLR, respectively (p = 0.10). Similarly, there was not a statistically significant difference in both 3 years DFS (23.5% ± 8.1 months vs. 51.6 ± months) and 5 years DFS (15.7 ± 7.1 months vs. 38.7 ± 15.3 months), respectively (p = 0.13), despite a potential clinically significant difference. CONCLUSION LLR for huge HCC may be safe and effective in selected cases. Further studies with larger sample size and more appropriate design are needed to confirm these results.
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- Gianluca Cassese
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of HBP Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Transplantation Service, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont, Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Montalti R, Cassese G, Zidan A, Rompianesi G, Cesare Giglio M, Campanile S, Arena L, Maione M, Troisi RI. Local recurrence risk factors and outcomes in minimally invasive thermal ablation for liver tumors: a single-institution analysis. HPB (Oxford) 2024; 26:682-690. [PMID: 38342647 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2024.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Minimally Invasive thermal ablation (MITA) of liver tumors is a commonly performed procedure, alone or in combination with liver resection. Despite being a first-option strategy for small lesions, it is technically demanding, and many concerns still exist about local disease control. METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing MITA from 1-2019 to 12-2022 were retrospectively enrolled. Risk factors of local recurrence were investigated through univariate and multivariable cox regression analysis. RESULTS At the multivariable analysis of the 207 nodules undergoing MITA, RFA was associated with worse local Recurrence Free Survival (lRFS) than MWA (HR 2.87 [95 % CI 0.96-8.66], p = 0.05), as well as a concomitant surgical resection (HR 3.89 [95 % CI 1.06-9.77], p = 0.02). A concomitant surgical resection showed worse lRFS in the subgroup analysis of both HCC (HR 3.98 [95 % CI 1.16-13.62], p = 0.02) and CRLM patients (HR 2.68 [95 % CI 0.66-5.92], p = 0.04). Interestingly, a tumor size between 30 and 40 mm was not associated to worse lRFS. CONCLUSION MWA may reduce the risk of local recurrence in comparison to RFA, while MITA associated to liver resection may face an increased risk of local recurrence. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm such results.
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- Roberto Montalti
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy; Department of Public Health, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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Cassese G, Han HS, Yoon YS, Lee JS, Lee B, Lee HW, Cho JY. Evolution of laparoscopic liver resection in the last two decades: lessons from 2000 cases at a referral Korean center. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:1200-1210. [PMID: 38087108 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10580-2] [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] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) has evolved to become the standard surgical approach in many referral centers worldwide. The aim of this study was to analyze how LLR evolved at a single high-volume referral center since its introduction, more than two decades ago. METHODS Data from all consecutive LLR between January 2003 and September 2022 at the Seoul National University Bundang Hospital were analyzed. Perioperative outcomes were compared between three time periods, with major technological innovations considered as landmarks: before introduction of laparoscopic-US and CUSA (2003-2006), before (2006-2015) and after (2015-2022) introduction of high-definition scope. RESULTS During the analyzed time periods the number of technically challenging procedures increased from 39.2 to 61.1% (p < 0.001). The most recent period showed shorter median operation time (from 267.5' to 175', p < 0.001), lower median estimated blood loss (EBL) (from 500 to 300 ml, p < 0.001), lower intraoperative transfusions (from 33.8 to 9.3%, p < 0.001), shorter median postoperative hospital stay (from 12 to 6 days, p < 0.001). The time period, a technical major resection and an underlying liver cirrhosis were found to be the associated with longer operation time (p < 0.001) in the multivariable linear regression analysis, while tumor size, technically major surgeries and liver cirrhosis were associated with higher EBL (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION During the last two decades, the indications for patients undergoing LLR have expanded significantly, including more and more challenging procedures and frail patients. Despite such challenges, perioperative outcomes improved, although technically major procedures, cirrhotic patients and huge tumors have still to be considered challenging situations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gianluca Cassese
- Department of Surgery, Division of HPB Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, and Transplantation Service, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HPB Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea.
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 166 Gumi-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620, South Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HPB Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HPB Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HPB Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HPB Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HPB Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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Panettieri E, Vega EA, Salirrosas O, Ogiso S, Geller D, Conrad C. Global practice patterns of preoperative image reconstruction for liver surgery. J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 28:26-32. [PMID: 38353071 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2023.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Three-dimensional (3-D) liver modeling is used globally; however, its actual practice is limited to a few centers. This study aimed to assess practice patterns and barriers to the use of 3-D modeling among liver surgeons worldwide. METHODS A survey approved by the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association research council consisting of 27 questions was conducted using an online questionnaire. Incomplete responses were excluded. RESULTS Of 235 respondents from 46 countries, 81.3% reported experience with 3-D modeling; however, only 21% used it in > 75% of cases. Surgeons using 3-D reconstruction were older (P = .025), worked more frequently at academic facilities (P = .007), and had more years of experience (P = .001), especially in minimally invasive liver surgery (MILS) (P = .038). In addition, 3-D rendering was performed by surgeons in 50.8% of cases. Liver volumetry was the most frequent indication (80.1%), and decreased postoperative complications were the main perceived benefit (53.6%). CONCLUSIONS More experience in liver surgery because of seniority, case volume, and openness to novel technology (MILS) is associated with a greater appreciation for the value of 3-D modeling. Our results suggest the need for senior surgeons to help early-career surgeons consider 3-D modeling for the reported benefit of reduced intra- and postoperative complications.
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- Elena Panettieri
- Department of Surgery, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit, Fondazione "Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli" Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Department of Surgery, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Surgery, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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Cassese G, Han HS, Lee E, Lee B, Lee HW, Cho JY, Montalti R, Troisi RI. Laparoscopic versus open liver resection for multiple hepatocellular carcinoma within and beyond the Milan criteria: An Eastern-Western propensity score-matched analysis. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2024; 31:2-11. [PMID: 37916427 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is still little knowledge about the outcomes of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) for multiple hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC). The aim of this study was to assess the short- and long- term outcomes of LLR versus open liver resection (OLR) for patients with multiple HCC within and beyond the Milan criteria, and in both BCLC-A and -B stage. METHODS Data regarding all consecutive patients undergoing liver resection for multiple HCC were retrospectively collected from Asian (South Korean) and European (Italian) referral HPB centers. The cases were propensity-score matched for age, BMI, center, extent of the resection, postero-superior location of the lesion, underlying liver condition, BCLB staging and the Milan criteria. RESULTS A total of 203 patients were included in the study: 27% of patients had undergone hemi-hepatectomy, 26.6% atypical resections, 20.6% sectionectomy and 16.2% segmentectomy. After PSM two cohorts of 57 patients were obtained, with no significant differences in all preoperative characteristics. The length of hospital stay was significantly lower after LLR (median 7 vs. 9 days, p < .01), with no statistically significant differences in estimated blood loss, operation time, transfusions, postoperative bile leak, ascites, severe complications and R1 resection rates. After a median follow-up of 61 (±7) months, there were no significant differences between OLR and LLR in both median OS (69 vs. 59 months, p = .74, respectively) and median DFS (12 vs. 10 months, p = .48, respectively). CONCLUSION LLR for multiple HCC can be safe and effective in selected cases and is able to shorten median hospital stay without affecting perioperative and long-term oncological outcomes.
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- Gianluca Cassese
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Transplantation Service, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Transplantation Service, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Transplantation Service, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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Cassese G, Montalti R, Troisi RI. Robotic liver resection of caudate lobe with 3-D rendering and intraoperative ICG-fluorescence for giant hemangioma. Surg Oncol 2023; 51:101999. [PMID: 37757517 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2023.101999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Gianluca Cassese
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Transplantation Service, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Transplantation Service, Federico II University, Naples, Italy; Department of Public Health, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic HPB Surgery, Transplantation Service, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
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