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El Haissoufi K, Lehn A, Chevalier I, Moog R, Becmeur F, Talon I. Surgical management of ovarian masses in children and adolescents: experience of an academic institution in France. Pediatr Surg Int 2024; 40:151. [PMID: 38842682 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-024-05734-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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PURPOSE Surgical management of ovarian masses in girls still challenging. The aim of the study is to report an 8-year experience in managing children with ovarian masses, and to demonstrate the advantages and the limitations of laparoscopy for such lesions. METHODS Data of girls aged less than 18 years operated because of an ovarian mass between January 2015 and February 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups: group A including children operated by laparoscopy, and Group B of patients who underwent open surgery. RESULTS Eighty-eight children were enrolled. Laparoscopy was performed in 56 patients (63.6%). Group A patients had smaller tumor size (53.6±38.5 vs. 122.2±75.4 mm, P<0.0001), shorter operative time (50.4±20.3 vs. 71.5±36.5 min, P = 0.004), reduced length of hospital stay (1.4±1.1 vs. 3±2.3 days, P<0.0001), and absence of postoperative complications. Only 3 cases (5.7%) of recurrence were seen exclusively within patients followed for benign tumors during a mean follow-up period of 4.6±3 years. CONCLUSION Laparoscopy should be done in benign ovarian lesions or/and if a torsion is seen. For tumors at high risk of malignancy, laparoscopy can be performed to establish a clear macroscopic diagnosis, for staging of the disease, and resection of small tumors. Conversion to open surgery is indicated in case of doubt.
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- Kamal El Haissoufi
- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
- Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed 1st University, Oujda, Morocco.
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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High-Risk Neuroblastoma: A Surgical Perspective. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10020388. [PMID: 36832517 PMCID: PMC9955866 DOI: 10.3390/children10020388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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High-risk neuroblastoma requires multimodal treatment including systemic chemotherapy, surgical resection, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and immunotherapy. Surgeons play a vital role in obtaining local control of neuroblastoma and must therefore be knowledgeable about this complex pathology. This article provides a review of the optimal timing and extent of resection, the impact of various image-defined risk factors on surgical planning, and surgical approaches and techniques to enhance the resection of tumors in different anatomic locations.
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Gkrozou F, Tsonis O, Vatopoulou A, Galaziou G, Paschopoulos M. Ovarian Teratomas in Children and Adolescents: Our Own Experience and Review of Literature. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9101571. [PMID: 36291507 PMCID: PMC9599961 DOI: 10.3390/children9101571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Ovarian teratomas are the most common type of ovarian mass during childhood and adolescence. There is no clear guidance for the management of the ovarian teratomas in children and adolescents. It is necessary, however, to understand the feature of these tumours and the indications for operating on them, and to put subjective criteria for the management in elective or emergency presentations. Methods: Medical records of patients between the age of 12 and 20 years old that underwent surgery for ovarian teratomas at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in University Hospital of Ioannina, between January 2000 and August 2022, were reviewed. A medical database was searched between January 2000 and August 2022 with the following keywords: ovarian teratoma, paediatrics and adolescents. Results: We present the results of forty patients, with a mean age of 11.8 years of age. All patients had surgery, where three out of four underwent oophorectomy and only one out of four underwent ovary-sparing operation; similar results were found in the literature. Conclusion: Ovary-sparing treatment is more common recently compared with the past, such as MIS compared with laparotomy. Better-organised and -planned prospective multi-centre studies are necessary to gain a deeper knowledge of the physiology and prognostic factors of teratomas in children.
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- Fani Gkrozou
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece
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- Assisted Conception Unit, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-6985726869
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Mehl SC, Whitlock RS, Vasudevan SA, Nuchtern JG, Foster JH, Mazziotti MV, Naik-Mathuria B. Thoracoscopic Resection of Thoracic Inlet Neuroblastic Tumors in Young Children. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 31:1475-1479. [PMID: 34788157 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.0332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: Thoracic inlet (TI) tumors are rare, and can be particularly challenging to resect due to proximity to mediastinal vessels and nerves. Traditional resection is typically performed through "trapdoor" or sternoclavicular incisions. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of thoracoscopic resection of this group of tumors. Methods: We performed a single-center retrospective chart review for children who presented with TI neuroblastic tumors between 2011 and 2020. Demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment, operative complications, and outcomes were collected and analyzed. Results: Eight patients were identified. The median age at diagnosis was 13 months (interquartile range [IQR] 6-32) with median tumor size at diagnosis of 4.1 cm (IQR 3.6-4.4). Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was given in 50% (4/8) with 38% (3/8) undergoing upfront surgery; 1 patient was observed without chemotherapy or surgery. Ultimately, 6 patients had thoracoscopic resection. For thoracoscopic resections, median intraoperative estimated blood loss was 15 mL (IQR 10-28), median operative room time was 199 minutes (IQR 152-259), and median hospital length of stay was 2 days (IQR 2-3). There were two complications: one recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and one new-onset Horner's syndrome. Complete gross total resection was achieved for all children and there were no recurrences or mortalities with a median follow-up of 3 years. Conclusion: Thoracoscopic resection for TI neuroblastic tumors is feasible with minimal morbidity and can lead to adequate oncological resection.
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- Steven C Mehl
- Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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Fukuta A, Kawakubo N, Souzaki R, Takemoto J, Obata S, Matsuura T. Endoscopic Surgical Approach for Pediatric Solid Tumors That Permits Complete Curability and Exhibits Cosmetic Advantages. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 31:1501-1506. [PMID: 34748410 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.0320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: We actively use novel endoscopic surgical approaches with complete curability and good cosmetic outcomes to facilitate the removal of resected tumors from the body via a small incision. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent endoscopic surgery for treating solid tumors in the abdominal, thoracic, and urogenital regions between April 2013 and March 2020. Results: At our institution, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is performed for malignant tumors with a maximum diameter of ≤5 cm and nonmalignant tumors without diameter restrictions, although both need to have no vascular encasement. In total, 135 pediatric solid tumor resections were performed at our institution during the aforementioned period, among whom 37 patients satisfied the MIS criteria. Among them, 28 patients underwent endoscopic surgeries, whereas 9 underwent open surgeries. The median surgical durations were 192 and 138 minutes in the MIS and open groups, respectively (P = .096). The median volume of blood loss was 1 and 8 mL in the MIS and open groups, respectively (P = .086). The median lengths of hospital stay were 8 and 7 days in the MIS and open groups, respectively (P = .178). One patient in each group had Clavien-Dindo grade ≥Ⅲ complications. However, there was no surgery-related death. All patients receiving MIS had satisfactory operative scarring, early recovery, and good cosmetic outcomes. Conclusion: MIS can be used for pediatric solid tumors, considering the patient's quality of life while allowing complete curability and providing endoscopic surgical advantages.
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- Atsuhisa Fukuta
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Sugita K, Kaji T, Muto M, Nishikawa T, Okamoto Y, Imamura M, Ieiri S. Successful laparoscopic extirpation of a vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-secreting neuroblastoma originating from the right adrenal gland: A report of an infantile case. Asian J Endosc Surg 2021; 14:611-614. [PMID: 33393207 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We herein report a 10-month-old female infant with a 4-month history of diarrhea with electrolyte abnormalities and growth impairment. A 4-cm right adrenal tumor was detected by computed tomography. No metastasis or accumulation on I123 -metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy was recognized in the tumor. A vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting neuroblastic tumor was suspected, and octreotide was started, but the diarrhea persisted. Tumor extirpation was laparoscopically performed. After tumor removal, the symptoms improved immediately, and her growth caught up by 9 months after surgery. A minimally invasive approach for pediatric solid tumor is difficult, especially for neuroblastoma, but may be beneficial for the patient's recovery.
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- Koshiro Sugita
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kagoshima Prefecture Oshima Hospital, Amami, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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Mahdi M, Almehman B, Nassan S, Binyahib S. Pancreatic insulinoma causing hypoglycemic episodes. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Ketterl TG, Latham GJ. Perioperative Cardiothoracic and Vascular Risk in Childhood Cancer and its Survivors. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 35:162-175. [PMID: 32360009 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.02.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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CHILDREN with cancer and survivors of childhood cancer have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and this risk in the perioperative period must be understood. During diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer, multiple acute cardiovascular morbidities are possible, including anterior mediastinal mass, tamponade, hypertension, cardiomyopathy,and heart failure. Childhood cancer survivors reaching late childhood and adulthood experience substantially increased rates of cardiomyopathy, heart failure, valvular disease, pericardiac disease, ischemia, and arrhythmias. Despite considerable advances in the understanding and therapeutic options of pediatric malignancies, cardiac disease remains the most common treatment-related, noncancer cause of death in childhood cancer survivors. Increasingly, molecularly targeted agents, including small molecule inhibitors, are being incorporated into pediatric oncology. The acute and chronic risks associated with these newer therapeutic options in children are not yet well-described, which poses challenges for clinicians caring for these patients. In the present review, the unique risks factors, prevention strategies, and treatment of cardiovascular toxicities of the child with cancer and the childhood cancer survivor are examined, with an emphasis on the perioperative period.
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- Tyler G Ketterl
- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.
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Elgendy A, Lakshminarayanan B, Elrouby A, Mostafa M, Salem MA, Turner K, Khairi A, Squire R, K Shehata SM, Shehata S, Powis M. Management of pediatric benign ovarian tumors in England and Egypt: A comparative study. Afr J Paediatr Surg 2020; 17:33-38. [PMID: 33106451 PMCID: PMC7818669 DOI: 10.4103/ajps.ajps_64_20] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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AIM OF THE STUDY We aimed to compare the management of pediatric benign ovarian tumors between an English center and three Egyptian institutions. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective review of all children presenting with benign ovarian tumors between January 2014 and January 2019. A standardized dataset was used to compare between both sides. RESULTS Eighty-nine patients were included (54 English and 35 Egyptians). Median age at diagnosis in England was 13 years (2-16y), while in Egypt it was 7 years (9m-16y) with P =0.001. Mature teratomas or dermoid cysts were the most common findings in England and Egypt; 75.9% and 82.8% of cases, respectively. The presentation with an acute abdomen represented 27.8% of English and 28.6% of Egyptian patients. Incidentally diagnosed lesions constituted 15% of English patients, whereas none of the Egyptian cases were discovered incidentally. There were variations in diagnostic imaging; England: Ultrasound (USS) (54), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (37), and computed tomography (CT) (only one)-Egypt: USS (35), CT (17), and MRI (only one). Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) was performed in 15% of English and 23% of Egyptian patients (P = 0.334). Ovarian-sparing surgery (OSS) was performed in: England 35%, Egypt 37%; P = 0.851. OSS was performed using MIS in 87.5% (7/8) of English patients and 100% (8/8) of Egyptians. Patients presented as emergencies generally had open oophorectomies: England; 86.7% open and 80% oophorectomy-Egypt; 100% open and 90% oophorectomy. Recurrences or metachronous disease occurred in 5.6% of English and 5.7% of Egyptian patients. CONCLUSIONS There were no significant differences regarding surgical management, tumor pathology, and recurrence or metachronous disease. However, age, incidental diagnosis, and imaging modalities showed notable differences. MIS was correlated with ovarian preservation, whereas emergency surgery generally resulted in open oophorectomy.
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- Ahmed Elgendy
- Surgical Oncology Unit, Department of Surgery, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England, UK
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ElHaddad A, Castellani C, Sorantin E, Benesch M, Kampelmühler E, Singer G, Till H. Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pediatric Adrenal Masses-Report on Four Cases. European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2019; 7:e75-e78. [PMID: 31681529 PMCID: PMC6823099 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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The dignity of adrenal masses in children varies from benign lesions like adenoma and ganglioneuroma to malignant tumors like adrenocortical carcinoma and neuroblastoma. Any surgical approach, especially minimally invasive surgery (MIS), requires careful risk stratification based on oncological and technical criteria. Herein, we present four patients who underwent MIS for adrenal masses. Laboratory testing differentiated between simple cysts and adenoma, but could not identify a child with adrenocortical tumor preoperatively. Analysis of image-defined risk factors excluded vascular encasement in all cases. All patients underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy without complications. Histopathology revealed simple cyst, ganglioneuroblastoma, adenoma, and potentially malignant adrenocortical tumor in one patient/case each. All specimen showed clear margins and no recurrence was noted at a mean follow-up of 18 months.
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- Ahmed ElHaddad
- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Abdelhafeez A, Ortega-Laureano L, Murphy AJ, Davidoff AM, Fernandez-Pineda I, Sandoval JA. Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pediatric Surgical Oncology: Practice Evolution at a Contemporary Single-Center Institution and a Guideline Proposal for a Randomized Controlled Study. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2019; 29:1046-1051. [PMID: 31241404 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2018.0467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Despite the lack of randomized or controlled trials for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in pediatric surgical oncology, the integration of MIS into the surgical practice of pediatric oncology has become increasingly popular. The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation of MIS in a pediatric tertiary cancer center and compare present use of MIS to that in a previous analysis at our center. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients with pediatric cancer treated with MIS at a single institution between 2000 and 2014. Results: A total of 252 MIS procedures were performed: 73 laparoscopic (29%) and 179 thoracoscopic (71%). MIS was used for diagnostic purposes in 59% (146 thoracoscopic and 34 laparoscopic) and the therapeutic resection in 24% (39 laparoscopic cases and 33 thoracoscopic cases). Conversion to an open procedure occurred in 18 tumor resections (6%) and in 22 diagnostic biopsies (7%), mostly due to technical challenges in identifying or mobilizing tumors. Complications occurred in seven tumor resections (2%) and included three pneumothoraces, two bleeding complications, one bowel injury, and one wound infection. Complications occurred in 10 diagnostic biopsies (3%), mostly pneumothoraces. No tumor upstaging or trocar site recurrences occurred (follow-up time, 1-15 years). Conclusions: Over the last decade, we demonstrate the evolution of MIS in the management of solid tumors in children. We encourage surgeons and oncologists to join the call to arms to establish prospective trials evaluating MIS in pediatric surgical oncology.
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- 1Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- 1Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- 1Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
- 2HSHS Medical Group Pediatric Surgery, St. John's Children's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois
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Phelps HM, Ayers GD, Ndolo JM, Dietrich HL, Watson KD, Hilmes MA, Lovvorn HN. Maintaining oncologic integrity with minimally invasive resection of pediatric embryonal tumors. Surgery 2018; 164:333-343. [PMID: 29751968 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Embryonal tumors arise typically in infants and young children and are often massive at presentation. Operative resection is a cornerstone in the multimodal treatment of embryonal tumors but potentially disrupts therapeutic timelines. When used appropriately, minimally invasive surgery can minimize treatment delays. The oncologic integrity and safety attainable with minimally invasive resection of embryonal tumors, however, remains controversial. METHODS Query of the Vanderbilt Cancer Registry identified all children treated for intracavitary, embryonal tumors during a 15-year period. Tumors were assessed radiographically to measure volume (mL) and image-defined risk factors (neuroblastic tumors only) at time of diagnosis, and at preresection and postresection. Patient and tumor characteristics, perioperative details, and oncologic outcomes were compared between minimally invasive surgery and open resection of tumors of comparable size. RESULTS A total of 202 patients were treated for 206 intracavitary embryonal tumors, of which 178 were resected either open (n = 152, 85%) or with minimally invasive surgery (n = 26, 15%). The 5-year, relapse-free, and overall survival were not significantly different after minimally invasive surgery or open resection of tumors having a volume less than 100 mL, corresponding to the largest resected with minimally invasive surgery (P = .249 and P = .124, respectively). No difference in margin status or lymph node sampling between the 2 operative approaches was detected (p = .333 and p = .070, respectively). Advantages associated with minimally invasive surgery were decreased blood loss (P < .001), decreased operating time (P = .002), and shorter hospital stay (P < .001). Characteristically, minimally invasive surgery was used for smaller volume and earlier stage neuroblastic tumors without image-defined risk factors. CONCLUSION When selected appropriately, minimally invasive resection of pediatric embryonal tumors, particularly neuroblastic tumors, provides acceptable oncologic integrity. Large tumor volume, small patient size, and image-defined risk factors may limit the broader applicability of minimally invasive surgery.
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- Hannah M Phelps
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA; Surgical Outcomes Center for Kids, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.
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- Division of Cancer Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Surgical Outcomes Center for Kids, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Pediatric oncologic endosurgery. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY-ONCOLOGY 2017; 2:e30. [PMID: 29075678 PMCID: PMC5645938 DOI: 10.1097/ij9.0000000000000030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Despite increasing popularity of minimal-invasive techniques in the pediatric
population, their use in diagnosis and management of pediatric malignancy is still
debated. Moreover, there is limited evidence to clarify this controversy due to low
incidence of each individual type of pediatric tumor, huge diversity of the disease
entity, heterogeneity of surgical technique, and lack of well-designed studies on
pediatric oncologic minimal-invasive surgery. However, a rapid development of medical
instruments and technologies accelerated the current trend toward less invasive
surgery, including oncologic endosurgery. The aim of this article is to review
current literatures about the application of the minimal-invasive approach for
pediatric tumors and to give an overview of the current status, indications,
individual techniques, and future perspectives.
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Tejwani R, Young BJ, Wang HHS, Wolf S, Purves JT, Wiener JS, Routh JC. Open versus minimally invasive surgical approaches in pediatric urology: Trends in utilization and complications. J Pediatr Urol 2017; 13:283.e1-283.e9. [PMID: 28344019 PMCID: PMC5483194 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Accepted: 01/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques are anecdotally reported to be increasingly used, but little objective data supports this. Our objective was to assess trends in MIS utilization across various procedures in pediatric urology and to compare postoperative complication rates between MIS and open procedures. METHODS We analyzed the 1998-2012 Nationwide Inpatient Sample. We identified children (<18 years old) undergoing open and MIS inpatient procedures and any in-hospital post-operative complications that occurred during that postoperative hospitalization. We utilized propensity score matching and multivariable logistic regression to adjust for confounding factors. RESULTS We identified 163,838 weighted encounters in the "overall cohort," 70,273 of which were at centers performing more than five MIS procedures over the years studied. Use of MIS techniques increased significantly over time for several procedures, most prominently for nephrectomy (Fig.). The overall rate of complications was lower in patients undergoing MIS compared with open surgery (6% vs. 11%, p < 0.001). Specialized centers had a significantly lower overall rate of complications than unspecialized centers (9% vs. 12%, p < 0.001). Within specialized centers, MIS had lower complication rates than open procedures (7% vs. 9%, p < 0.001); this finding was consistent even after adjusting for other factors (OR 0.71, p = 0.02). DISCUSSION Limitations include that these data may not be generalizable to encounters not in the sample pool. As a large, retrospective, administrative database, NIS may be affected by miscoding bias - rendering our analysis sensitive to the accuracy of procedure coding in NIS. Although the accuracy level of NIS is high for an administrative database, it is possible at least some portion of our cohort may be incorrectly coded. Further, the NSQIP complications we identified may represent associated comorbidities and not true postoperative complications, as NIS does not provide temporal relationships between different diagnosis codes. Despite these limitations, we note that the NIS database is rigorously monitored and audited for coding accuracy and, therefore, represents a reasonably reliable panorama of the characteristics of an inpatient surgical cohort. However, it is important to note that the choice of operative modality is, undoubtedly, multifactorial and patient/setting-specific. CONCLUSIONS There is increasing use of MIS for pediatric urology procedures, although utilization rates vary among procedures. MIS was associated with a lower postoperative complication rate than for open procedures. Higher-volume MIS centers have a lower complication rate than lower-volume centers.
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- Rohit Tejwani
- Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Dept of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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Avanzini S, Faticato MG, Crocoli A, Virgone C, Viglio C, Severi E, Fagnani AM, Cecchetto G, Riccipetitoni G, Noccioli B, Leva E, Sementa AR, Mattioli G, Inserra A. Comparative retrospective study on the modalities of biopsying peripheral neuroblastic tumors: a report from the Italian Pediatric Surgical Oncology Group (GICOP). Pediatr Blood Cancer 2017; 64. [PMID: 27762097 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.26284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Revised: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral neuroblastic tumors are the most common extracranial solid neoplasms in children. Early and adequate tissue sampling may speed up the diagnostic process and ensure a prompt start of optimal treatment whenever needed. Different biopsy techniques have been described. The purpose of this multi-center study is to evaluate the accuracy and safety of the various examined techniques and to determine whether a preferential procedure exists. METHODS All children who underwent a biopsy, from January 2010 to December 2014, as a result of being diagnosed with a peripheral neuroblastic tumor, were retrospectively reviewed. Data collected included patients' demographics, clinical presentation, intraoperative technical details, postoperative parameters, complications, and histology reports. The Mann-Whitney U and Fisher's exact tests were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS The cohort included 100 patients, 32 of whom underwent an incisional biopsy (performed through open or minimally invasive access) (Group A), and the remaining 68 underwent multiple needle-core biopsies (either imaging-guided or laparoscopy/thoracoscopy-assisted) (Group B). Comparing the two groups revealed that Group A patients had a higher rate of complications, a greater need for postoperative analgesia, and required red blood cell transfusion more often. Overall adequacy rate was 94%, without significant differences between the two groups (100% vs. 91.2% for Group A and Group B, respectively, P = 0.0933). CONCLUSIONS Both incision and needle-core biopsying methods provided sub-optimal to optimal sampling adequacy rates in children affected by peripheral neuroblastic tumors. However, the former method was associated with a higher risk of both intraoperative and postoperative complications compared with the latter.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, IRCCS G. Gaslini, Genoa, Italy.,Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophtalmology, Gynecology, and Maternal-Infantile sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital-Research Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Buzzi Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Meyer Children Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Meyer Children Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, IRCCS G. Gaslini, Genoa, Italy.,Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophtalmology, Gynecology, and Maternal-Infantile sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital-Research Institute, Rome, Italy
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Lorenzo AJ, Romao RLP. The Evolving Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pediatric and Adolescent Urologic Oncology. Urology 2017; 91:180-9. [PMID: 27107196 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2015.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Revised: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This review aims at evaluating the current status of minimally invasive surgery at the difficult crossroad between the attractiveness of innovation faced against the solid outcomes offered by the current gold standard, specifically concerning pediatric and adolescent urologic oncology conditions. METHODS This is a critical review of the literature and current paradigms on the use of minimally invasive surgery for pediatric and adolescent urologic oncology cancers. Focus is mainly on the use of laparoscopy for the treatment of Wilms' tumors but other neoplasms are also discussed. RESULTS We draw parallels with other similar pathologies, respecting critical lessons from international cooperative study groups. We discuss various aspects of the pros and cons of minimally invasive surgery in this patient population and make a case for the development of dedicated pediatric surgeons for urologic cancer. CONCLUSION Herein we draft a proposal suggesting a way forward with the adoption of reasonable paradigm shifts founded on carefully conducted studies for the introduction of minimally invasive surgery in the care of pediatric and adolescent urologic cancer.
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- Armando J Lorenzo
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Division of Urology, IWK Health Centre and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Division of Pediatric General Surgery, IWK Health Centre and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Oh C, Youn JK, Han JW, Kim HY, Jung SE. Abdominal tumors in children: Comparison between minimally invasive surgery and traditional open surgery. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e5181. [PMID: 27861341 PMCID: PMC5120898 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in pediatric patients has been steadily increasing in recent years. However, its use for diagnosing and treating abdominal tumors in children is still limited compared with adults, especially when malignancy is a matter of debate. Here, we describe the experience at our center with pediatric abdominal tumors to show the safety and feasibility of MIS.Based on a retrospective review of patient records, we selected for study those pediatric patients who had undergone diagnostic exploration or curative resection for abdominal tumors at a single center from January 2010 through August 2015.Diagnostic exploration for abdominal tumors was performed in 32 cases and curative resection in 173 cases (205 operations). MIS was performed in 11 cases of diagnostic exploration (34.4%) and 38 cases of curative resection (21.9%). The mean age of the children who underwent MIS was 6.09 ± 5.2 years. With regard to diagnostic exploration, patient characteristics and surgical outcomes were found to be similar for MIS and open surgery. With regard to curative resection, however, the mean age was significantly lower among the patients who underwent open surgery (4.21 ± 4.20 vs 6.02 ± 4.99 for MIS, P = 0.047), and the proportion of malignancies was significantly higher (80% vs 39.4% for MIS, P < 0.001). MIS compared favorably with open surgery with respect to the rate of recurrence (6.7% vs 35.1%, P = 0.035), the rate of intraoperative transfusions (34.2% vs 58.5%, P = 0.01), the median amount of blood transfused (14 vs 22 mL/kg, P = 0.001), and the mean number of hospital days (4.66 ± 2.36 vs 7.21 ± 5.09, P < 0.001). Complication rates did not differ significantly between the MIS and open surgery groups. The operation was converted to open surgery in 3 cases (27.2%) of diagnostic MIS and in 5 cases (13.1%) of curative MIS.MIS was found to be both feasible and effective for the diagnosis and curative treatment of pediatric abdominal tumors. However, to determine the surgical role and guidelines for MIS for each specific tumor, a multicenter prospective study with a long-term follow-up is warranted.
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During recent years, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become the standard approach for various operations in infants and children. MIS in pediatric thoracic and abdominal tumors is a controversial approach in the surgical management of childhood cancer. Meanwhile, more and more oncological biopsies and resections are being performed laparoscopically or thoracoscopically. Despite its increasing role in pediatric tumor surgery, the different national and international multicenter trial groups have not yet implemented MIS within guidelines and recommendations in most of the current treatment protocols. An increasing number of retrospective reports describes a potential role of MIS in the management of different pediatric oncological entities. Over the time, there has been a diverse development of this approach with regard to the different neoplasms. Nevertheless, there is a lack of prospective randomized trails assessing MIS. This still represents a requirement for evidence-based medicine and judging the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. The purpose of this state-of-the-art article is to review the current literature to describe the application of MIS in pediatric solid tumors.
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- Jörg Fuchs
- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany,
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