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Fleurent-Grégoire C, Burgess N, McIsaac DI, Chevalier S, Fiore JF, Carli F, Levett D, Moore J, Grocott MP, Copeland R, Edbrooke L, Engel D, Testa GD, Denehy L, Gillis C. Towards a common definition of surgical prehabilitation: a scoping review of randomised trials. Br J Anaesth 2024; 133:305-315. [PMID: 38677949 PMCID: PMC11282475 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.02.035] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND There is no universally accepted definition for surgical prehabilitation. The objectives of this scoping review were to (1) identify how surgical prehabilitation is defined across randomised controlled trials and (2) propose a common definition. METHODS The final search was conducted in February 2023 using MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane. We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of unimodal or multimodal prehabilitation interventions (nutrition, exercise, and psychological support) lasting at least 7 days in adults undergoing elective surgery. Qualitative data were analysed using summative content analysis. RESULTS We identified 76 prehabilitation trials of patients undergoing abdominal (n=26, 34%), orthopaedic (n=20, 26%), thoracic (n=14, 18%), cardiac (n=7, 9%), spinal (n=4, 5%), and other (n=5, 7%) surgeries. Surgical prehabilitation was explicitly defined in more than half of these RCTs (n=42, 55%). Our findings consolidated the following definition: 'Prehabilitation is a process from diagnosis to surgery, consisting of one or more preoperative interventions of exercise, nutrition, psychological strategies and respiratory training, that aims to enhance functional capacity and physiological reserve to allow patients to withstand surgical stressors, improve postoperative outcomes, and facilitate recovery.' CONCLUSIONS A common definition is the first step towards standardisation, which is needed to guide future high-quality research and advance the field of prehabilitation. The proposed definition should be further evaluated by international stakeholders to ensure that it is comprehensive and globally accepted.
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- Chloé Fleurent-Grégoire
- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada; Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada; School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada; Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC, Canada; Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Perioperative and Critical Care Theme, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton-University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Perioperative and Critical Care Theme, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton-University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield UK
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Health Services Research, The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Geriatric and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Florence and Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Health Services Research, The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada; Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada; Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
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Utsumi M, Inagaki M, Kitada K, Tokunaga N, Yunoki K, Sakurai Y, Okabayashi H, Hamano R, Miyasou H, Tsunemitsu Y, Otsuka S. Predictive values of sarcopenia and systemic inflammation-based markers in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:3039-3047. [PMID: 38388270 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.02.004] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia accompanied by systemic inflammation is associated with poor prognosis in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the effect of sarcopenia combined with systemic inflammation on the prognosis of patients with advanced HCC who underwent hepatectomy is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of sarcopenia and inflammation on the prognosis of patients with advanced HCC. METHODS This retrospective study included 151 patients recruited between July 2010 and December 2022. We defined advanced HCC as that presenting with vascular invasion or tumor size ≥2 cm or multiple tumors. Sarcopenia was assessed using the psoas muscle index. Preoperative inflammatory markers were used by calculating the prognostic nutritional index, albumin-globulin ratio (AGR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio. Cox regression analysis was performed to determine the prognostic factors for overall survival. RESULTS Of 151 patients, sarcopenia occurred in 84 (55.6 %). Sarcopenia was significantly associated with male sex, older age, body mass index (<25 kg/m2), and a higher NLR. In the multivariate analysis, AGR <1.25 (hazard ratio [HR], 2.504; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.325-4.820; p < 0.05); alpha-fetoprotein levels ≥25 ng/mL (HR, 1.891; 95% CI: 1.016-3.480; p = 0.04); and sarcopenia (HR, 1.908; 95% CI: 1.009-3.776; p < 0.05) were independent predictors of overall survival. The sarcopenia and low AGR groups had significantly worse overall survival than either the non-sarcopenia and high AGR or sarcopenia and low AGR groups. CONCLUSION Sarcopenia and AGR are independent prognostic factors in patients with advanced HCC. Thus, sarcopenia may achieve a better prognostic value when combined with AGR.
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- Masashi Utsumi
- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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Utsumi M, Inagaki M, Kitada K, Tokunaga N, Yunoki K, Okabayashi H, Hamano R, Miyasou H, Tsunemitsu Y, Otsuka S. Combination of sarcopenia and systemic inflammation-based markers for predicting the prognosis of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0305844. [PMID: 38913646 PMCID: PMC11195994 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sarcopenia and inflammation on the prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer after pancreaticoduodenectomy. METHODS Eighty patients who had undergone pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer between July 2010 and December 2023 were included in this study. The psoas muscle index was used to assess sarcopenia. The C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio, prognostic nutritional index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio were used to calculate the preoperative inflammatory marker levels. The prognostic factors for overall survival were determined using Cox regression analysis. RESULTS Twenty-four patients were diagnosed with sarcopenia. Sarcopenia showed a significant association with advanced tumor stage. Univariate analysis revealed a significant reduction in overall survival in patients with a prognostic nutritional index of <45, C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio of ≥0.047, cancer antigen 19-9 levels of ≥130 U/mL, sarcopenia, lymph node metastasis, and vascular invasion. Multivariate analysis revealed that a C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio of ≥0.047 (hazards ratio, 3.383; 95% confidence interval: 1.384-8.689; p< 0.001), cancer antigen 19-9 levels of ≥130 U/mL (hazards ratio, 2.720; 95% confidence interval: 1.291-6.060; p = 0.008), sarcopenia (hazards ratio, 3.256; 95% confidence interval: 1.535-7.072; p = 0.002) and vascular invasion (hazards ratio, 2.092; 95% confidence interval: 1.057-4.170; p = 0.034) were independent predictors of overall survival. Overall survival in the sarcopenia and high C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio groups was significantly poorer than that in the non-sarcopenia and low C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio and sarcopenia or high C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio groups. CONCLUSION Sarcopenia and a high C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio are independent prognostic factors in patients with pancreatic cancer after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Thus, sarcopenia may have a better prognostic value when combined with the C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio.
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- Masashi Utsumi
- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan
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Kavallieros K, Karakozis L, Hayward R, Giannas E, Selvaggi L, Kontovounisios C. Wearable Devices in Colorectal Surgery: A Scoping Review. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2303. [PMID: 39001367 PMCID: PMC11240327 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16132303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Wearable devices are increasingly utilised to monitor patients perioperatively, allowing for continuous data collection and early complication detection. There is considerable variability in the types and usage settings of wearables, particularly within colorectal surgery. To address this, a scoping review was conducted to investigate current utilisation of wearable devices in colorectal surgery. A systematic search across MEDLINE and Embase was conducted following PRISMA Scoping Review guidelines. Results were synthesised narratively, categorised by perioperative phase (preoperative; postoperative; combination), and supplemented with descriptive statistics and tables. Out of 1525 studies initially identified, 20 were included, reporting data on 10 different wearable devices. Use of wearable devices varied across settings with those used preoperatively tending to focus on baseline physical status or prehabilitation, while postoperative use centred around monitoring and identification of complications. Wearable devices can enhance perioperative monitoring, enable proactive interventions, and promote personalised care for improved patient outcomes in colorectal surgery.
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- Konstantinos Kavallieros
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BX, UK; (K.K.); (L.K.); (R.H.); (E.G.); (C.K.)
- Department of General Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW10 9NH, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BX, UK; (K.K.); (L.K.); (R.H.); (E.G.); (C.K.)
- Department of General Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW10 9NH, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BX, UK; (K.K.); (L.K.); (R.H.); (E.G.); (C.K.)
- Department of General Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW10 9NH, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BX, UK; (K.K.); (L.K.); (R.H.); (E.G.); (C.K.)
- Department of General Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW10 9NH, UK
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BX, UK; (K.K.); (L.K.); (R.H.); (E.G.); (C.K.)
- Department of General Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW10 9NH, UK
- Department of Surgery, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London SW3 6JJ, UK
- 2nd Surgical Department, Evangelismos General Hospital, 10676 Athens, Greece
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Pérez-Sáez MJ, Pascual J. Unmet Questions About Frailty in Kidney Transplant Candidates. Transplantation 2024:00007890-990000000-00795. [PMID: 38886883 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000005093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Frailty occurs frequently among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, especially among women. Assessing frailty in kidney transplant (KT) candidates is crucial for informing them about associated risks. However, there is poor agreement between frailty scales and research on their correlation with transplant outcomes. Being prefrail significantly impacts both graft and patient survival, often beginning with just 1 Fried criterion. Rather than viewing frailty as a categorical state, it should be regarded as a spectrum ranging from 1 to 5 criteria, with the risk of adverse outcomes escalating as frailty worsens. Frailty status fluctuates during the waiting period for KT; hence, a 1-time frailty evaluation is insufficient to determine risks and implement strategies for improving functional status. Further research should investigate the components of frailty that most frequently change during this waiting period and establish strategies to prevent or reverse frailty. Although careful evaluation of frail KT candidates is necessary to prevent early complications and mortality, exclusion based solely on a frailty score is unwarranted. Instead, efforts should focus on timely interventions to enhance their condition before transplantation. Although evidence is limited, exercise programs appear feasible and yield positive results. A pretransplant clinical framework encompassing multimodal prehabilitation-comprising physical therapy, nutritional measures, and psychological support-during the waiting list period may help alleviate the effects of frailty and poor fitness after KT, ultimately improving key outcomes. Despite logistical challenges, there is a pressing need for interventional trials in this area.
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- María José Pérez-Sáez
- Nephrology Department, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
- Nephropathies Research Group, Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nephropathies Research Group, Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Institute for Research i+12, Madrid, Spain
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Utsumi M, Inagaki M, Kitada K, Tokunaga N, Yonoki K, Sakurai Y, Okabayashi H, Hamano R, Miyasou H, Tsunemitsu Y, Otsuka S. Prognostic Significance of Sarcopenia and Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Biliary Tract Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Gastrointest Cancer 2024; 55:888-899. [PMID: 38403714 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-024-01034-6] [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] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the prognostic significance of sarcopenia and systemic inflammatory markers in patients with surgically resected biliary tract cancer (BTC). METHODS Between July 2010 and December 2022, 146 patients were recruited. Sarcopenia was assessed using the psoas muscle index. Preoperative inflammatory markers were used to calculate the prognostic nutritional index (PNI), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio. Cox regression analysis was performed to determine prognostic factors for overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS). P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Sixty-four patients had sarcopenia. Sarcopenia was associated with body mass index (< 22 kg/m2), lymph node metastasis, and low PNI (< 42). R1/R2 resection (P = 0.02), sarcopenia (P < 0.001), lymph node metastasis (P = 0.007), intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (P < 0.001), and low PNI (P = 0.01) were independent predictors of OS, while male sex (P = 0.04), R1/R2 resection (P < 0.001), lymph node metastasis (P = 0.005), intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (P < 0.001), tumor differentiation (other than well; P = 0.003), and low PNI (P = 0.03) were independent predictors of RFS. Patients were stratified into no sarcopenia and high PNI (≥ 42; A), sarcopenia or low PNI (B), and sarcopenia and low PNI (C) groups. Group C had worse OS than the other two groups (P < 0.001 and P = 0.02, respectively). CONCLUSION Sarcopenia is associated with the PNI. Sarcopenia and the PNI are independent prognostic factors among patients with resected BTC. Sarcopenia may have better prognostic value when combined with the PNI.
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- Masashi Utsumi
- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-Cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, 720-8520, Japan
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Mascarella MA, Ferdus J, Vendra V, Sridharan S, Sultanem K, Tsien C, Shenouda G, Bouganim N, Esfahani K, Richardson K, Mlynarek A, Sadeghi N, Hier M, Kergoat MJ. Sarcopenia predicts short-term treatment-related toxicity in patients undergoing curative-intent therapy for head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Head Neck 2024; 46:1500-1509. [PMID: 38353170 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27688] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Sarcopenia is an increasingly recognized biomarker associated with poorer outcomes. The objective of this study was to ascertain the effect of sarcopenia on treatment tolerance and short-term toxicity in head and neck cancer (HNC). A systematic review was performed using multiple databases. An inverse-variation, random-effects model was used to perform the meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of sarcopenia on severe treatment toxicity and poor treatment tolerance. Sixteen observational studies, including 3187 patients with HNC, were analyzed. The combined odds ratio (OR) for severe treatment toxicity and tolerance was 2.22 (95%CI 1.50-3.29) and 1.40 (95%CI 0.84-2.32), respectively. The effect of sarcopenia on short-term severe treatment toxicity was similar with upfront surgery (OR 2.03, 95%CI 1.22-3.37) and definitive radiotherapy (OR 2.24, 95%CI 1.18-4.27) Patients with sarcopenia are more than twice as likely to suffer a short-term treatment-related toxicity when undergoing curative-intent HNC treatment.
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- Marco A Mascarella
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Otolaryngology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Research Center, Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, CIUSSS Centre-sud-de-l'Ile- de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Li J, Wang Z, Wu L, Qiu S, Zhao H, Lin F, Zhang K. Method for Incomplete and Imbalanced Data Based on Multivariate Imputation by Chained Equations and Ensemble Learning. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2024; 28:3102-3113. [PMID: 38483807 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2024.3376428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The classification analysis of incomplete and imbalanced data is still a challenging task since these issues could negatively impact the training of classifiers, which were also found in our study on the physical fitness assessments of patients. And in fields such as healthcare, there are higher requirements for the accuracy of the generated imputation values. To train a high-performance classifier and pursue high accuracy, we attempted to resolve any potential negative impact by using a novel algorithmic approach based on the combination of multivariate imputation by chained equations and the ensemble learning method (MICEEN), which can solve the two problems simultaneously. We used multivariate imputation by chained equations to generate more accurate imputation values for the training set passed to ensemble learning to build a predictor. On the other hand, missing values were introduced into minority classes and used them to generate new samples belonging to the minority classes in order to balance the distribution of classes. On real-world datasets, we perform extensive experiments to assess our method and compare it to other state-of-the-art approaches. The advantages of the proposed method are demonstrated by experimental results for the benchmark datasets and self-collected datasets of physical fitness assessment of tumor patients with varying missing rates.
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Moreno-Carmona MR, Serra-Prat M, Riera SA, Estrada O, Ferro T, Querol R. Effect of frailty on postoperative complications, mortality, and survival in older patients with non-metastatic colon cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Geriatr Oncol 2024; 15:101639. [PMID: 37806888 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2023.101639] [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: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION New evidence has emerged on the impact of frailty on prognosis in colon cancer, but the findings are not always consistent and conclusive. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of frailty on postoperative complications and mortality in patients with non-metastatic colon cancer (CC) aged 65 years and older. MATERIALS AND METHODS We systematically searched for original studies published in the PubMed and Web of Science databases up to June 2021. Two independent reviewers selected the studies and extracted predefined data. A meta-analysis was performed using the random effects model to assess the effect of frailty on 30-day, 3- to 6-month and 1-year mortality, survival, and postoperative complications. RESULTS The search yielded 313 articles, of which 14 were included in this systematic review. The meta-analysis showed an effect for frailty on 30-day, 3- to 6-month, and 1-year mortality with respective pooled odds ratios (ORs) of 3.67 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.53-8.79, p = 0.004), 8.73 (95% CI 4.03-18.94, p < 0.0001), and 3.99 (95% CI 2.12-7.52, p < 0.0001). Frailty also had an effect on survival, with a pooled hazard ratio of 2.99 (95% CI 1.70-5.25. p < 0.0001), and on overall and severe postoperative complications with pooled ORs of 2.34 (95% CI 1.75-3.15; p < 0.0001) and 2.43 (95% CI 1.72-3.43; p < 0.0001), respectively. DISCUSSION Frailty in older patients with CC is a risk factor for postoperative complications and mortality in the short term (30 days), medium term (3-6 months), and long term (1 year).
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- Mª Rosario Moreno-Carmona
- Department of Oncology, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, 08304 Mataró, Catalunya, Spain.
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- Research Unit, Fundació Salut del Consorci Sanitari del Maresme (Mataró), Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, 08304 Mataró, Catalunya, Spain; Department of Surgery and Morphological Sciences, University Autonomous of Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Catalunya, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital of Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, 08304 Mataró, Catalunya, Spain.
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital Duran i Reynals. Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalunya, Spain.
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- Department of Oncology, Consorci Corporació Sanitària Parc Taulí de Sabadell, 08208 Sabadell, Catalunya, Spain
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Jia E, Garvey SR, Chen A, Bustos VP, Morgenstern M, Friedman R, Lee BT, Dowlatshahi AS, Cauley RP. Does Frailty Predict Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Free or Pedicled Flap Procedures for Lower Extremity Limb Salvage? An Analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database. J Reconstr Microsurg 2024; 40:163-170. [PMID: 37236241 DOI: 10.1055/a-2102-0147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Older and frailer patients are increasingly undergoing free or pedicled tissue transfer for lower extremity (LE) limb salvage. This novel study examines the impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes in LE limb salvage patients undergoing free or pedicled tissue transfer. METHODS The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database (2010-2020) was queried for free and pedicled tissue transfer to the LE based on Current Procedural Terminology and the International Classification of Diseases9/10 codes. Demographic and clinical variables were extracted. The five-factor modified frailty index (mFI-5) was calculated using functional status, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and hypertension. Patients were stratified by mFI-5 score: no frailty (0), intermediate frailty (1), and high frailty (2 + ). Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were performed. RESULTS In total, 5,196 patients underwent free or pedicled tissue transfer for LE limb salvage. A majority were intermediate (n = 1,977) or high (n = 1,466) frailty. High frailty patients had greater rates of comorbidities-including those not in the mFI-5 score. Higher frailty was associated with more systemic and all-cause complications. On multivariate analysis, the mFI-5 score remained the best predictor of all-cause complications-with high frailty associated with 1.74 increased adjusted odds when compared with no frailty (95% confidence interval: 1.47-2.05). CONCLUSION While flap type, age, and diagnosis were independent predictors of outcomes in LE flap reconstruction, frailty (mFI-5) was the strongest predictor on adjusted analysis. This study validates the mFI-5 score for preoperative risk assessment for flap procedures in LE limb salvage. These results highlight the likely importance of prehabilitation and medical optimization prior to limb salvage.
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- Emmeline Jia
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Atoui S, Carli F, Bernard P, Lee L, Stein B, Charlebois P, Liberman AS. Does a multimodal prehabilitation program improve sleep quality and duration in patients undergoing colorectal resection for cancer? Pilot randomized control trial. J Behav Med 2024; 47:43-61. [PMID: 37462857 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-023-00437-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Sleep difficulties are a common symptom in cancer patients at different stages of treatment trajectory and may lead to numerous negative consequences for which management is required. This pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) aims to assess the potential effectiveness of home-based prehabilitation intervention (prehab) on sleep quality and parameters compared to standard care (SOC) in colorectal cancer patients during the preoperative period and up to 8 weeks after the surgery. One hundred two participants (48.3% female, mean age 65 years) scheduled for elective resection of colorectal cancer were randomized to the prehab (n = 50) or the SOC (n = 52) groups. Recruitment and retention rates were 54% and 72%, respectively. Measures were completed at the baseline and preoperative, 4- and 8-week after-surgery follow-ups. Our mixed models' analyses revealed no significant differences between groups observed over time for all subjective and objective sleep parameters. A small positive change was observed in the perceived sleep quality only at the preoperative time point for the prehabilitation group compared to the SOC group, with an effect size d = 0.11 and a confidence interval (CI) between - 2.1 and - 0.1, p = .048. Prehab group patients with high anxiety showed a significant improvement in the rate of change of sleep duration over time compared to the SOC group, with a difference of 110 min between baseline and 8 weeks after surgery (d = 0.51, 95% CI: 92.3 to 127.7, p = .02). Multimodal prehabilitation intervention is feasible in colorectal cancer patients and may improve sleep duration for patients with high anxiety symptoms. Future large-scale RCTs are needed to confirm our results.
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- Sarah Atoui
- Division of Experimental Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Centre, University Institute of Mental Health in Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Division of Experimental Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar ave, D16-116, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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Syversen A, Dosis A, Jayne D, Zhang Z. Wearable Sensors as a Preoperative Assessment Tool: A Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:482. [PMID: 38257579 PMCID: PMC10820534 DOI: 10.3390/s24020482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Surgery is a common first-line treatment for many types of disease, including cancer. Mortality rates after general elective surgery have seen significant decreases whilst postoperative complications remain a frequent occurrence. Preoperative assessment tools are used to support patient risk stratification but do not always provide a precise and accessible assessment. Wearable sensors (WS) provide an accessible alternative that offers continuous monitoring in a non-clinical setting. They have shown consistent uptake across the perioperative period but there has been no review of WS as a preoperative assessment tool. This paper reviews the developments in WS research that have application to the preoperative period. Accelerometers were consistently employed as sensors in research and were frequently combined with photoplethysmography or electrocardiography sensors. Pre-processing methods were discussed and missing data was a common theme; this was dealt with in several ways, commonly by employing an extraction threshold or using imputation techniques. Research rarely processed raw data; commercial devices that employ internal proprietary algorithms with pre-calculated heart rate and step count were most commonly employed limiting further feature extraction. A range of machine learning models were used to predict outcomes including support vector machines, random forests and regression models. No individual model clearly outperformed others. Deep learning proved successful for predicting exercise testing outcomes but only within large sample-size studies. This review outlines the challenges of WS and provides recommendations for future research to develop WS as a viable preoperative assessment tool.
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- Aron Syversen
- School of Computing, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK; (A.D.); (D.J.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK; (A.D.); (D.J.)
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- School of Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK;
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Wu Y, Chen Z, Yao C, Sun H, Li H, Du X, Cheng J, Wan X. Effect of systemic lidocaine on postoperative quality of recovery, the gastrointestinal function, inflammatory cytokines of lumbar spinal stenosis surgery: a randomized trial. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17661. [PMID: 37848527 PMCID: PMC10582089 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45022-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Surgery is one of the most frequent and effective intervention strategies for lumbar spinal stenosis, however, one-third of patients are not satisfied with postoperative outcomes. It is not clear whether perioperative systemic lidocaine could accelerate the early postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing lumbar spinal stenosis surgery. 66 patients were enrolled in this trial. Lidocaine or placebo was administered at a loading dose of 1.5 mg/kg for 10 min and then infused at 2.0 mg/kg/hour till the end of surgery. Continued infusion by postoperative patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with a dose of 40 mg/hour. The primary outcome was the quality of recovery. Secondary outcomes included the time of the patient's first flatus, catheter removal time, underground time from the end of the surgery, pain score, levels of inflammatory factors (IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α), postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), sufentanil rescues, patients' satisfaction scores, and complications of lidocaine. Eventually, 56 patients were in the final analysis with similar age, Body Mass Index (BMI), duration of surgery and anesthesia, and median QoR-15 score (a development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Postoperative Quality of Recovery Score). The difference in median QoR-15 score in placebo versus lidocaine patients was statistically significant (IQR, 106 (104-108) versus 114 (108.25-119.25), P < 0.001). The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score at the 12th hour, median sufentanil rescue consumption, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) of patients treatment with lidocaine were lower. Nevertheless, patients given lidocaine had high satisfaction scores. Suggesting that lidocaine enhanced the postoperative quality of recovery, met early postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery, provided superior pain relief, lessened inflammatory cytokines, etc., indicating it may be a useful intervention to aid recovery following lumbar spinal stenosis surgery.
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- Yu Wu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050082, China
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- School of Textile and Fashion, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050082, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050082, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050082, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050082, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050082, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Bingül ES, Şentürk NM, Kaynar AM. Prehabilitation: a narrative review focused on exercise therapy for the prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications following lung resection. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1196981. [PMID: 37849492 PMCID: PMC10577193 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1196981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Extensive preventive strategies in the perioperative period are popular worldwide. Novel "prehabilitation" approaches are being defined for every individual surgical discipline. With intention to reduce perioperative morbidity, "prehabilitation" was developed to increase "physical wellness" considering exercise capacity, nutritional status, and psychological support. Thus, prehabilitation could be well-suited for patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. Theoretically, improving physical condition may increase the chances of having a better post-operative course, especially among frail patients. In this review, we describe the concept of prehabilitation with possible benefits, its role in the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, and its potential for the future.
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- Emre Sertaç Bingül
- Department of Anesthesiology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Acibadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- The Center for Innovation in Pain Care (CIPC), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- The Clinical Research, Investigation, and Systems Modeling of Acute Illness (CRISMA) Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Zarate Rodriguez JG, Cos H, Koenen M, Cook J, Kasting C, Raper L, Guthrie T, Strasberg SM, Hawkins WG, Hammill CW, Fields RC, Chapman WC, Eberlein TJ, Kozower BD, Sanford DE. Impact of Prehabilitation on Postoperative Mortality and the Need for Non-Home Discharge in High-Risk Surgical Patients. J Am Coll Surg 2023; 237:558-567. [PMID: 37204138 DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND The preoperative period is an important target for interventions (eg Surgical Prehabilitation and Readiness [SPAR]) that can improve postoperative outcomes for older patients with comorbidities. STUDY DESIGN To determine whether a preoperative multidisciplinary prehabilitation program (SPAR) reduces postoperative 30-day mortality and the need for non-home discharge in high-risk surgical patients, surgical patients enrolled in a prehabilitation program targeting physical activity, pulmonary function, nutrition, and mindfulness were compared with historical control patients from 1 institution's American College of Surgeons (ACS) NSQIP database. SPAR patients were propensity score-matched 1:3 to pre-SPAR NSQIP patients, and their outcomes were compared. The ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator was used to compare observed-to-expected ratios for postoperative outcomes. RESULTS A total of 246 patients were enrolled in SPAR. A 6-month compliance audit revealed that overall patient adherence to the SPAR program was 89%. At the time of analysis, 118 SPAR patients underwent surgery with 30 days of follow-up. Compared with pre-SPAR NSQIP patients (n = 4,028), SPAR patients were significantly older with worse functional status and more comorbidities. Compared with propensity score-matched pre-SPAR NSQIP patients, SPAR patients had significantly decreased 30-day mortality (0% vs 4.1%, p = 0.036) and decreased need for discharge to postacute care facilities (6.5% vs 15.9%, p = 0.014). Similarly, SPAR patients exhibited decreased observed 30-day mortality (observed-to-expected ratio 0.41) and need for discharge to a facility (observed-to-expected ratio 0.56) compared with their expected outcomes using the ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator. CONCLUSIONS The SPAR program is safe and feasible and may reduce postoperative mortality and the need for discharge to postacute care facilities in high-risk surgical patients.
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- Jorge G Zarate Rodriguez
- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
- the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
- the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
- the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
- the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
- the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
- the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
- the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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- From the Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Zarate Rodriguez, Cos, Koenen, Cook, Kasting, Raper, Guthrie, Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
- the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO (Strasberg, Hawkins, Hammill, Fields, Chapman, Eberlein, Kozower, Sanford)
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Engel D, Testa GD, McIsaac DI, Carli F, Santa Mina D, Baldini G, Scheede-Bergdahl C, Chevalier S, Edgar L, Beilstein CM, Huber M, Fiore JF, Gillis C. Reporting quality of randomized controlled trials in prehabilitation: a scoping review. Perioper Med (Lond) 2023; 12:48. [PMID: 37653530 PMCID: PMC10472732 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-023-00338-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Inadequate study reporting precludes interpretation of findings, pooling of results in meta-analyses, and delays knowledge translation. While prehabilitation interventions aim to enhance candidacy for surgery, to our knowledge, a review of the quality of reporting in prehabilitation has yet to be conducted. Our objective was to determine the extent to which randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of prehabilitation are reported according to methodological and intervention reporting checklists. METHODS Eligibility criteria: RCTs of unimodal or multimodal prehabilitation interventions. SOURCES OF EVIDENCE search was conducted in March 2022 using MEDLINE, Embase, PsychINFO, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane. CHARTING METHODS identified studies were compared to CONSORT, CERT & Modified CERT, TIDieR, PRESENT, and CONSORT-SPI. An agreement ratio (AR) was defined to evaluate if applicable guideline items were correctly reported. Data were analyzed as frequency (n, %) and mean with standard deviation (SD). RESULTS We identified 935 unique articles and included 70 trials published from 1994 to 2022. Most prehabilitation programs comprised exercise-only interventions (n = 40, 57%) and were applied before oncologic surgery (n = 32, 46%). The overall mean AR was 57% (SD: 20.9%). The specific mean ARs were as follows: CONSORT: 71% (SD: 16.3%); TIDieR: 62% (SD:17.7%); CERT: 54% (SD: 16.6%); Modified-CERT: 40% (SD:17.8%); PRESENT: 78% (SD: 8.9); and CONSORT-SPI: 47% (SD: 22.1). CONCLUSION Altogether, existing prehabilitation trials report approximately half of the checklist items recommended by methodological and intervention reporting guidelines. Reporting practices may improve with the development of a reporting checklist specific to prehabilitation interventions.
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- Dominique Engel
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Division of Geriatric and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Florence and Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Section of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, H9X 3V9, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Prehabilitation Clinic, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, H9X 3V9, Canada.
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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Alomari S, Theodore J, Ahmed AK, Azad TD, Lubelski D, Sciubba DM, Theodore N. Development and External Validation of the Spinal Tumor Surgery Risk Index. Neurosurgery 2023; 93:462-472. [PMID: 36921234 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing surgical procedures for spinal tumors are vulnerable to major adverse events (AEs) and death in the postoperative period. Shared decision making and preoperative optimization of outcomes require accurate risk estimation. OBJECTIVE To develop and validate a risk index to predict short-term major AEs after spinal tumor surgery. METHODS Prospectively collected data from multiple medical centers affiliated with the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program from 2006 to 2020 were reviewed. Multiple logistic regression was used to assess sociodemographic, tumor-related, and surgery-related factors in the derivation cohort. The spinal tumor surgery risk index (STSRI) was built based on the resulting scores. The STSRI was internally validated using a subgroup of patients from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database and externally validated using a cohort from a single tertiary center. RESULTS In total, 14 982 operations were reviewed and 4556 (16.5%) major AEs occurred within 30 days after surgery, including 209 (4.5%) deaths. 22 factors were independently associated with major AEs or death and were included in the STSRI. Using the internal and external validation cohorts, the STSRI produced an area under the curve of 0.86 and 0.82, sensitivity of 80.1% and 79.7%, and specificity of 74.3% and 73.7%, respectively. The STSRI, which is freely available, outperformed the modified frailty indices, the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, and the American College of Surgeons risk calculator. CONCLUSION In patients undergoing surgery for spinal tumors, the STSRI showed the highest predictive accuracy for major postoperative AEs and death compared with other current risk predictors.
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- Safwan Alomari
- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- The HEPIUS Innovation Lab, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- The HEPIUS Innovation Lab, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- The HEPIUS Innovation Lab, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- The HEPIUS Innovation Lab, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Ahmed B, Shaw S, Pratt O, Forde C, Lal S, Carlson Cbe G. Oxygen utilisation in patients on prolonged parenteral nutrition; a case-controlled study. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 56:152-157. [PMID: 37344066 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.05.012] [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: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Parenteral nutrition (PN) deficient in mitochondrial substrates and thiamine may lead to acidosis. This, combined with fatigue seen in patients with intestinal failure (IF), may suggest suboptimal oxidative metabolism. We therefore studied oxygen utilisation in otherwise apparently well-nourished individuals with intestinal failure receiving long term PN. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis conducted in a tertiary IF institution, from 2010 to 2019, comparing treadmill/bicycle cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) derived variables including peak oxygen consumption (VO2 peak), anaerobic threshold (AT) and ventilatory efficiency (minute ventilation (VE)/CO2 output (VCO2) of patients with IF (cases) to those without (controls), matched in a 1:2 ratio for age ( ± 3 years), gender, use of beta-blockers and physiology parameters of p-POSSUM score ( ± 5). All subjects were free of sepsis and metastatic malignancy. Mann-Whitney or Student's t-test for continuous and Fisher's exact or chi-squared test for categorical variables were used as appropriate. Data shown represent mean or median values. RESULTS Participants (31 cases, 62 controls) were comparable in age (65.4 vs. 65.3, p = 0.98); p-POSSUM parameters (18.0 vs. 17.0, p = 0.45); gender (p = 1.00); smoking status (p = 0.52); use of beta-blockers (p = 1.00) and ≤10 mg/day of oral steroids (p = 0.34). Participants had been on PN for 11.0 (6.0-24.0) months and were adequately nourished (requirements 27.6 kcal/kg/day, replacement 23.5 kcal/kg/day). No differences were found between VO2 peak (15.2 vs. 14.6 ml/kg/min, p = 0.96), AT (10.4 vs. 11.0 ml/kg/min, p = 0.44) and VE/VCO2 (33.0 vs. 33.0, p = 0.96) of the examined groups. CONCLUSION Patients with intestinal failure receiving PN who are apparently well-nourished also appear to have normal oxygen utilisation, suggesting alternative causes for fatigue. More studies will be required to determine whether CPET could reliably be used to assess perioperative risk in this group of patients.
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- Babur Ahmed
- Intestinal Failure Unit, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford. M6 8HD, UK.
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford. M6 8HD, UK.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford. M6 8HD, UK.
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford. M6 8HD, UK.
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford. M6 8HD, UK.
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford. M6 8HD, UK.
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López-Baamonde M, Arguis MJ, Navarro-Ripoll R, Gimeno-Santos E, Romano-Andrioni B, Sisó M, Terès-Bellès S, López-Hernández A, Burniol-García A, Farrero M, Sebio-García R, Sandoval E, Sanz-de la Garza M, Librero J, García-Álvarez A, Castel MÁ, Martínez-Pallí G. Multimodal Prehabilitation in Heart Transplant Recipients Improves Short-Term Post-Transplant Outcomes without Increasing Costs. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12113724. [PMID: 37297919 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12113724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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(1) Background and aim: This study aimed to investigate the impact of prehabilitation on the postoperative outcomes of heart transplantation and its cost-effectiveness. (2) Methods: This single-center, ambispective cohort study included forty-six candidates for elective heart transplantation from 2017 to 2021 attending a multimodal prehabilitation program consisting of supervised exercise training, physical activity promotion, nutritional optimization, and psychological support. The postoperative course was compared to a control cohort consisting of patients transplanted from 2014 to 2017 and those contemporaneously not involved in prehabilitation. (3) Results: A significant improvement was observed in preoperative functional capacity (endurance time 281 vs. 728 s, p < 0.001) and quality-of-life (Minnesota score 58 vs. 47, p = 0.046) after the program. No exercise-related events were registered. The prehabilitation cohort showed a lower rate and severity of postoperative complications (comprehensive complication index 37 vs. 31, p = 0.033), lower mechanical ventilation time (37 vs. 20 h, p = 0.032), ICU stay (7 vs. 5 days, p = 0.01), total hospitalization stay (23 vs. 18 days, p = 0.008) and less need for transfer to nursing/rehabilitation facilities after hospital discharge (31% vs. 3%, p = 0.009). A cost-consequence analysis showed that prehabilitation did not increase the total surgical process costs. (4) Conclusions: Multimodal prehabilitation before heart transplantation has benefits on short-term postoperative outcomes potentially attributable to enhancement of physical status, without cost-increasing.
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- Manuel López-Baamonde
- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department, Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona (UB), 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department, Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona (UB), 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department, Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona (UB), 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona (UB), 08193 Barcelona, Spain
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut Clínic de Malalties Digestives i Metabòliques, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut Clínic de Malalties Digestives i Metabòliques, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut Clínic de Malalties Digestives i Metabòliques, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department, Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation Unit, Cardiology Department, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona-IDIBAPS, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona (UB), 08193 Barcelona, Spain
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona-IDIBAPS, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra (HUN), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Red de Investigación en Servicios Sanitarios y Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona-IDIBAPS, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER-CV, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation Unit, Cardiology Department, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona-IDIBAPS, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER-CV, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department, Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Prehabilitation Group (Surgifit), Hospital Clínic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona (UB), 08193 Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center on Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Molenaar CJ, van Rooijen SJ, Fokkenrood HJ, Roumen RM, Janssen L, Slooter GD. Prehabilitation versus no prehabilitation to improve functional capacity, reduce postoperative complications and improve quality of life in colorectal cancer surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 5:CD013259. [PMID: 37162250 PMCID: PMC10171468 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013259.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgery is the cornerstone in curative treatment of colorectal cancer. Unfortunately, surgery itself can adversely affect patient health. 'Enhanced Recovery After Surgery' programmes, which include multimodal interventions, have improved patient outcomes substantially. However, these are mainly applied peri- and postoperatively. Multimodal prehabilitation includes multiple preoperative interventions to prepare patients for surgery with the aim of increasing resilience, thereby improving postoperative outcomes. OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of multimodal prehabilitation programmes on functional capacity, postoperative complications, and quality of life in adult patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO in January 2021. We also searched trial registries up to March 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in adult patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer, scheduled for surgery, comparing multimodal prehabilitation programmes (defined as comprising at least two preoperative interventions) with no prehabilitation. We focused on the following outcomes: functional capacity (i.e. 6-minute walk test, VO2peak, handgrip strength), postoperative outcomes (i.e. complications, mortality, length of hospital stay, emergency department visits, re-admissions), health-related quality of life, compliance, safety of prehabilitation, and return to normal activities. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently selected studies, extracted data, assessed risk of bias and used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence. Any disagreements were solved with discussion and consensus. We pooled data to perform meta-analyses, where possible. MAIN RESULTS We included three RCTs that enrolled 250 participants with non-metastatic colorectal cancer, scheduled for elective (mainly laparoscopic) surgery. Included trials were conducted in tertiary care centres and recruited patients during periods ranging from 17 months to 45 months. A total of 130 participants enrolled in a preoperative four-week trimodal prehabilitation programme consisting of exercise, nutritional intervention, and anxiety reduction techniques. Outcomes of these participants were compared to those of 120 participants who started an identical but postoperative programme. Postoperatively, prehabilitation may improve functional capacity, determined with the 6-minute walk test at four and eight weeks (mean difference (MD) 26.02, 95% confidence interval (CI) -13.81 to 65.85; 2 studies; n = 131; and MD 26.58, 95% CI -8.88 to 62.04; 2 studies; n = 140); however, the certainty of evidence is low and very low, respectively, due to serious risk of bias, imprecision, and inconsistency. After prehabilitation, the functional capacity before surgery improved, with a clinically relevant mean difference of 24.91 metres (95% CI 11.24 to 38.57; 3 studies; n = 225). The certainty of evidence was moderate due to downgrading for serious risk of bias. The effects of prehabilitation on the number of complications (RR 0.95, 95% CI 0.70 to 1.29; 3 studies; n = 250), emergency department visits (RR 0.72, 95% CI 0.39 to 1.32; 3 studies; n = 250) and re-admissions (RR 1.20, 95% CI 0.54 to 2.65; 3 studies; n = 250) were small or even trivial. The certainty of evidence was low due to downgrading for serious risk of bias and imprecision. The effects on VO2peak, handgrip strength, length of hospital stay, mortality rate, health-related quality of life, return to normal activities, safety of the programme, and compliance rate could not be analysed quantitatively due to missing or insufficient data. The included studies did not report a difference between groups for health-related quality of life and length of hospital stay. Data on remaining outcomes were not reported or were reported inadequately in the included studies. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Prehabilitation may result in an improved functional capacity, determined with the 6-minute walk test both preoperatively and postoperatively. A solid effect on the number of omplications, postoperative emergency department visits and re-admissions could not be established. The certainty of evidence ranges from moderate to very low, due to downgrading for serious risk of bias, imprecision and inconsistency. In addition, only three heterogeneous studies were included in this review. Therefore, the findings of this review should be interpreted with caution. Numerous relevant RCTs are ongoing and will be included in a future update of this review.
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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Wyse R, Smith S, Zucca A, Fakes K, Mansfield E, Johnston SA, Robinson S, Oldmeadow C, Reeves P, Carey ML, Norton G, Sanson-Fisher RW. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a digital health intervention to support patients with colorectal cancer prepare for and recover from surgery: study protocol of the RecoverEsupport randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e067150. [PMID: 36878662 PMCID: PMC9990701 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Surgery is the most common treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC) and can cause relative long average length of stay (LOS) and high risks of unplanned readmissions and complications. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways can reduce the LOS and postsurgical complications. Digital health interventions provide a flexible and low-cost way of supporting patients to achieve this. This protocol describes a trial aiming to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the RecoverEsupport digital health intervention in decreasing the hospital LOS in patients undergoing CRC surgery. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The two-arm randomised controlled trial will assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the RecoverEsupport digital health intervention compared with usual care (control) in patients with CRC. The intervention consists of a website and a series of automatic prompts and alerts to support patients to adhere to the patient-led ERAS recommendations. The primary trial outcome is the length of hospital stay. Secondary outcomes include days alive and out of hospital; emergency department presentations; quality of life; patient knowledge and behaviours related to the ERAS recommendations; health service utilisation; and intervention acceptability and use. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The trial has been approved by the Hunter New England Research Ethics Committee (2019/ETH00869) and the University of Newcastle Ethics Committee (H-2015-0364). Trial findings will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. If the intervention is effective, the research team will facilitate its adoption within the Local Health District for widespread adaptation and implementation. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12621001533886.
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- Rebecca Wyse
- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Anaesthetics, John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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Miki A, Sakuma Y, Watanabe J, Endo K, Sasanuma H, Teratani T, Lefor AK, Kitayama J, Sata N. Osteopenia Is Associated with Shorter Survival in Patients with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:1860-1868. [PMID: 36826105 PMCID: PMC9955432 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30020144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The prognostic importance of osteopenia in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) undergoing hepatectomy is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of osteopenia on survival in patients with ICC. METHODS A total of 71 patients who underwent hepatectomy at Jichi Medical University between July 2008 and June 2022 were included in this study. Non-contrast computed tomography scan images at the eleventh thoracic vertebra were used to assess bone mineral density. The cutoff value was calculated using a threshold value of 160 Hounsfield units. Overall survival curves were made using the Kaplan-Meier method and the log-rank test was used to evaluate survival. The hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for overall survival were calculated using Cox's proportional hazard model. RESULTS In multivariable analysis, osteopenia (HR 3.66, 95%CI 1.16-14.1, p = 0.0258) and the platelet-lymphocyte ratio (HR 6.26, 95%CI 2.27-15.9, p = 0.0008) were significant independent factors associated with overall survival. There were no significant independent prognostic factors for recurrence-free survival. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative osteopenia is significantly associated with postoperative survival in patients with ICC undergoing hepatectomy.
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- Atsushi Miki
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-285-57-7371; Fax: +81-285-44-3234
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Cos H, Zárate Rodríguez JG, Srivastava R, Bewley A, Raper L, Li D, Dai R, Williams GA, Fields RC, Hawkins WG, Lu C, Sanford DE, Hammill CW. 4,300 steps per day prior to surgery are associated with improved outcomes after pancreatectomy. HPB (Oxford) 2023; 25:91-99. [PMID: 36272956 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Decreased preoperative physical fitness and low physical activity have been associated with preoperative functional reserve and surgical complications. We sought to evaluate daily step count as a measure of physical activity and its relationship with post-pancreatectomy outcomes. METHODS Patients undergoing pancreatectomy were given a remote telemonitoring device to measure their preoperative levels of physical activity. Patient activity, demographics, and perioperative outcomes were collected and compared in univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS 73 patients were included. 45 (61.6%) patients developed complications, with 17 (23.3%) of those patients developing severe complications. These patients walked 3437.8 (SD 1976.7) average daily steps, compared to 5918.8 (SD 2851.1) in patients without severe complications (p < 0.001). In logistic regression analysis, patients who walked less than 4274.5 steps had significantly higher odds of severe complications (OR = 7.5 (CI 2.1, 26.8), p = 0.002). CONCLUSION Average daily steps below 4274.5 before surgery are associated with severe complications after pancreatectomy. Preoperative physical activity levels may represent a modifiable target for prehabilitation protocols.
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- Heidy Cos
- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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Abraham J, Bartek B, Meng A, Ryan King C, Xue B, Lu C, Avidan MS. Integrating machine learning predictions for perioperative risk management: Towards an empirical design of a flexible-standardized risk assessment tool. J Biomed Inform 2023; 137:104270. [PMID: 36516944 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbi.2022.104270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical patients are complex, vulnerable, and prone to postoperative complications that can potentially be mitigated with quality perioperative risk assessment and management. Several institutions have incorporated machine learning (ML) into their patient care to improve awareness and support clinician decision-making along the perioperative spectrum. Recent research suggests that ML risk prediction can support perioperative patient risk monitoring and management across several situations, including the operating room (OR) to intensive care unit (ICU) handoffs. OBJECTIVES Our study objectives were threefold: (1) evaluate whether ML-generated postoperative predictions are concordant with clinician-generated risk rankings for acute kidney injury, delirium, pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, and establish their associated risk factors; (2) ascertain clinician end-user suggestions to improve adoption of ML-generated risks and their integration into the perioperative workflow; and (3) develop a user-friendly visualization format for a tool to display ML-generated risks and risk factors to support postoperative care planning, for example, within the context of OR-ICU handoffs. METHODS Graphical user interfaces for postoperative risk prediction models were assessed for end-user usability through cognitive walkthroughs and interviews with anesthesiologists, surgeons, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, and critical care physicians. Thematic analysis relying on an explanation design framework was used to identify feedback and suggestions for improvement. RESULTS 17 clinicians participated in the evaluation. ML estimates of complication risks aligned with clinicians' independent rankings, and related displays were perceived as valuable for decision-making and care planning for postoperative care. During OR-ICU handoffs, the tool could speed up report preparation and remind clinicians to address patient-specific complications, thus providing more tailored care information. Suggestions for improvement centered on electronic tool delivery; methods to build trust in ML models; modifiable risks and risk mitigation strategies; and additional patient information based on individual preferences (e.g., surgical procedure). CONCLUSIONS ML estimates of postoperative complication risks can provide anticipatory guidance, potentially increasing the efficiency of care planning. We have offered an ML visualization framework for designing future ML-augmented tools and anticipate the development of tools that recommend specific actions to the user based on ML model output.
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- Joanna Abraham
- Institute for Informatics, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, MO, United States; Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, MO, United States.
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- Institute for Informatics, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering, McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Computer Science & Engineering, McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, MO, United States
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Hassan AM, Rajesh A, Asaad M, Jonas NA, Coert JH, Mehrara BJ, Butler CE. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Prediction of Surgical Complications: Current State, Applications, and Implications. Am Surg 2023; 89:25-30. [PMID: 35562124 PMCID: PMC9653510 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221101488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Surgical complications pose significant challenges for surgeons, patients, and health care systems as they may result in patient distress, suboptimal outcomes, and higher health care costs. Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven models have revolutionized the field of surgery by accurately identifying patients at high risk of developing surgical complications and by overcoming several limitations associated with traditional statistics-based risk calculators. This article aims to provide an overview of AI in predicting surgical complications using common machine learning and deep learning algorithms and illustrates how this can be utilized to risk stratify patients preoperatively. This can form the basis for discussions on informed consent based on individualized patient factors in the future.
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- Abbas M. Hassan
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Leung T, Nahar van Venrooij LMW, Verdaasdonk EGG. Personal Devices to Monitor Physical Activity and Nutritional Intake After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Feasibility Study. JMIR Perioper Med 2022; 5:e40352. [PMID: 36512385 PMCID: PMC9795396 DOI: 10.2196/40352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of self-monitoring devices is promising for improving perioperative physical activity and nutritional intake. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a physical activity tracker and digital food record in persons scheduled for colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. METHODS This observational cohort study was conducted at a large training hospital between November 2019 and November 2020. The study population consisted of persons with CRC between 18- and 75 years of age who were able to use a smartphone or tablet and scheduled for elective surgery with curative intent. Excluded were persons not proficient in Dutch or following a protein-restricted diet. Participants used an activity tracker (Fitbit Charge 3) from 4 weeks before until 6 weeks after surgery. In the week before surgery (preoperative) and the fifth week after surgery (postoperative), participants also used a food record for 1 week. They shared their experience regarding usability (system usability scale, range 0-100) and acceptability (net promoter score, range -100 to +100). RESULTS In total, 28 persons were included (n=16, 57% male, mean age 61, SD 8 years), and 27 shared their experiences. Scores regarding the activity tracker were as follows: preoperative median system usability score, 85 (IQR 73-90); net promoter score, +65; postoperative median system usability score, 78 (IQR 68-85); net promotor score, +67. The net promoter scores regarding the food record were +37 (preoperative) and-7 (postoperative). CONCLUSIONS The perioperative use of a physical activity tracker is considered feasible, usable, and acceptable by persons with CRC in this study. Preoperatively, the use of a digital food record was acceptable, and postoperatively, the acceptability decreased.
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Prognostic impact of preoperative skeletal muscle change from diagnosis to surgery in patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2022; 7:523-532. [PMID: 37152781 PMCID: PMC10154860 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Loss of skeletal muscle mass is a prognostic factor after surgery for gastrointestinal cancers. The treatment for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) is a highly invasive surgery. Biliary drainage and portal vein embolization, which can prolong the preoperative waiting time (PWT), are often required before surgery. Assuming that the skeletal muscle mass can change during PWT, we investigated the clinical effect of skeletal muscle change on surgical outcomes of PHC. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 89 patients who underwent curative surgery for PHC from January 2013 to December 2019. We defined the psoas muscle area (PMA) at the third lumbar vertebra as the skeletal muscle mass. The PMA just before surgery was divided by that at the time of diagnosis, and we defined it as the rate of change of PMA (CPMA). Patients were divided into two groups according to CPMA: wasting (n = 44, below the median CPMA) and no-change (n = 45, above the median CPMA). Results The median PWT was 63 d, and CPMA was 96.1%. The median recurrence-free survival and overall survival were significantly shorter in the wasting group than in the no-change group (8.0 vs 33.2 mo, P = 0.001 and 14.2 vs 48.7 mo, P < 0.001, respectively). Multivariate analysis revealed that histological differentiation, R1 resection, lymph node metastasis, and preoperative skeletal muscle wasting were independent prognostic factors of PHC. Conclusion This study suggests that preoperative skeletal muscle wasting in patients with PHC has a negative effect on survival outcomes.
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Huang YT, Lin YJ, Hung CH, Cheng HC, Yang HL, Kuo YL, Chu PM, Tsai YF, Tsai KL. The fully engaged inspiratory muscle training reduces postoperative pulmonary complications rate and increased respiratory muscle function in patients with upper abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Med 2022; 54:2222-2232. [PMID: 35942800 PMCID: PMC9455324 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2106511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Upper abdominal surgical treatment may reduce respiratory muscle function and mucociliary clearance, which might be a cause of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). Threshold inspiratory muscle training (IMT) may serve as an effective modality to improve respiratory muscle strength and endurance in patients. However, whether this training could help patients with upper abdominal surgery remains to be determined. The aim of the present investigation was to determine the effect of a fully engaged IMT on PPCs and respiratory function in patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery. We hypothesized that the fully engaged IMT could reduce PPCs and improve respiratory muscle function in patients with upper abdominal surgery. METHODS This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 28 patients who underwent upper abdominal surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to the control (CLT) group or the IMT group. The CTL group received regular health care. The IMT group received 3 weeks of IMT with 50% of MIP as the initial intensity before the operation. The intensity of MIP increased by 5-10% per week. The IMT was continued for 4 weeks after the operation. The study investigated the outcomes including PPCs, respiratory muscle strength, diaphragmatic function, cardiopulmonary function, and quality of life (QoL). RESULTS We found that IMT improved respiratory muscle strength and diaphragmatic excursion. IMT also had a beneficial effect on the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) compared to CLT care. CONCLUSION The results from this study revealed that IMT provided positive effects on parameters associated with the respiratory muscle function and reduced the incidence of PPCs. We propose that fully engaged IMT should be a part of clinical management in patients with upper abdominal surgery.KEY MESSAGESThe fully engaged inspiratory muscle training reduces postoperative pulmonary complications rate in patients with upper abdominal surgery.The fully engaged inspiratory muscle training increases maximal inspiratory pressure in patients with upper abdominal surgery.The fully engaged inspiratory muscle training increases diaphragm function in patients with upper abdominal surgery.The fully engaged inspiratory muscle training increases the quality of life in patients with upper abdominal surgery.
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- Yu-Ting Huang
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Education, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Kim DW, Ahn H, Kim KW, Lee SS, Kim HJ, Ko Y, Park T, Lee J. Prognostic Value of Sarcopenia and Myosteatosis in Patients with Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Korean J Radiol 2022; 23:1055-1066. [PMID: 36098341 PMCID: PMC9614291 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2022.0277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The clinical relevance of myosteatosis has not been well evaluated in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), although sarcopenia has been extensively researched. Therefore, we evaluated the prognostic value of muscle quality, including myosteatosis, in patients with resectable PDAC treated surgically. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 347 patients with resectable PDAC who underwent curative surgery (mean age ± standard deviation, 63.6 ± 9.6 years; 202 male). Automatic muscle segmentation was performed on preoperative computed tomography (CT) images using an artificial intelligence program. A single axial image of the portal phase at the inferior endplate level of the L3 vertebra was used for analysis in each patient. Sarcopenia was evaluated using the skeletal muscle index, calculated as the skeletal muscle area (SMA) divided by the height squared. The mean SMA attenuation was used to evaluate myosteatosis. Diagnostic cutoff values for sarcopenia and myosteatosis were devised using the Contal and O'Quigley methods, and patients were classified according to normal (nMT), sarcopenic (sMT), myosteatotic (mMT), or combined (cMT) muscle quality types. Multivariable Cox regression analyses were conducted to assess the effects of muscle type on the overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) after surgery. RESULTS Eighty-four (24.2%), 73 (21.0%), 75 (21.6%), and 115 (33.1%) patients were classified as having nMT, sMT, mMT, and cMT, respectively. Compared to nMT, mMT and cMT were significantly associated with poorer OS, with hazard ratios (HRs) of 1.49 (95% confidence interval, 1.00-2.22) and 1.68 (1.16-2.43), respectively, while sMT was not (HR of 1.40 [0.94-2.10]). Only mMT was significantly associated with poorer RFS, with an HR of 1.59 (1.07-2.35), while sMT and cMT were not. CONCLUSION Myosteatosis was associated with poor OS and RFS in patients with resectable PDAC who underwent curative surgery.
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- Dong Wook Kim
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea
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Pook M, Elhaj H, El Kefraoui C, Balvardi S, Pecorelli N, Lee L, Feldman LS, Fiore JF. Construct validity and responsiveness of the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) as a measure of recovery after colorectal surgery. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:8490-8497. [PMID: 35212822 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09145-6] [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: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Returning to preoperative levels of physical function is highly valued by patients recovering from surgery. The Duke Activity Status Index (DASI, a 12-item questionnaire) may be a simple yet robust tool to assess postoperative recovery of functional capacity. This study assessed construct validity and responsiveness of the DASI as a measure of recovery after colorectal surgery. METHODS Data from a trial on early mobilization after colorectal surgery were analyzed. Patients completed the DASI questionnaire preoperatively and at postoperative weeks (POW) 2 and 4. Construct validity was assessed by testing the primary a priori hypotheses that postoperative DASI scores (1) are higher in patients without vs with postoperative complications and (2) correlate with six-minute walk test distance (6MWD). Exploratory analyses assessed the association between DASI scores and (1) preoperative physical status [higher (ASA ≤ 2) vs lower (ASA > 2)], (2) stoma creation (no stoma vs stoma), (3) age [younger (≤ 75 years) vs older (> 75 years)], (4) time to readiness for discharge [shorter (≤ 4 days) vs longer (> 4 days)], and (5) surgical approach (laparoscopic vs open). Responsiveness was assessed by testing a priori hypotheses that DASI scores are higher (1) preoperatively vs at POW2 and (2) at POW4 vs POW2. Mean differences in DASI scores were obtained using linear regression. The association between DASI and 6MWD was assessed via Pearson correlation. RESULTS We analyzed data from 100 patients undergoing colorectal surgery (mean age 65; 57% male; 81% laparoscopic). Mean DASI scores were 47.9 ± 12.1 preoperatively, 22.4 ± 12.7 at POW2, and 33.2 ± 15.7 at POW4. The data supported our two primary construct validity hypotheses, as well as 3/5 exploratory hypotheses. Both responsiveness hypotheses were supported. CONCLUSIONS Our findings support that the DASI questionnaire can be a useful tool to assess postoperative recovery of functional capacity in research and clinical practice.
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- Makena Pook
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Division of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave, R2-104, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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Labuschagne R, Roos R. Pre-operative physiotherapy for elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2022; 78:1782. [PMID: 36262215 PMCID: PMC9575366 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v78i1.1782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Background Elderly patients report a decrease in function and activities of daily living following abdominal surgery. The objectives of our pilot study were to determine the effects of a single pre-operative physiotherapy session consisting of education and exercise on clinical and physical function outcomes in elderly patients. Methods/design A single-blind pilot randomised controlled trial evaluated clinical and functional outcomes of elderly patients following surgery in a private hospital in Pretoria, South Africa. The outcomes included length of hospital stay (LOS), postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC), first mobilisation uptime, DeMorton Mobility Index (DEMMI), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), Lawton-Brody's instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and the Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI). Descriptive and inferential statistics were undertaken, and statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Discussion Twelve participants (n = 11 female [91.67%] and n = 1 [8.33%] male) with a mean age of 65.75 (±4.47) years were included. Most participants (n = 10, 83.33%) underwent lower abdominal laparotomy (n = 10, 83.33%). The median hospital LOS was n = 4 (IQR 3.25-4) days; walking distance at first mobilisation was 130 m (IQR (85-225), with intervention participants walking further (intervention: 177 m, IQR 100-242.50; control: 90, IQR 60 m - 245 m; p = 0.59). Recruitment was low, with only 10.95% referrals and 47.82% nonconsents. Conclusion A single physiotherapy session prior to surgery demonstrated a potential favourable change in elderly patients' mobility postoperatively; however, further research is necessary. Clinical implication A once-off pre-operative physiotherapy session could enhance recovery in elderly patients. Trial registration Pan African Clinical Trial Registry, PACTR201809874713904, https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?TrialID=3593.
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- Rozelle Labuschagne
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cooper M, Chmelo J, Sinclair RCF, Charman S, Hallsworth K, Welford J, Phillips AW, Greystoke A, Avery L. Exploring factors influencing uptake and adherence to a home-based prehabilitation physical activity and exercise intervention for patients undergoing chemotherapy before major surgery (ChemoFit): a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e062526. [PMID: 36137639 PMCID: PMC9511537 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Preoperative exercise training can improve cardiorespiratory fitness before major surgery. However, little is known about what influences participation and adherence in high-risk patient groups. We identified barriers and facilitators to uptake, engagement and adherence to a presurgical, home-based physical activity and exercise intervention called ChemoFit delivered during chemotherapy and before major oesophagogastric surgery. DESIGN A qualitative study using focus group discussions and individual semi-structured interviews was conducted. All were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and data thematically analysed. SETTING Northern Oesophagogastric Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust. PARTICIPANTS Patients with oesophagogastric cancer who participated in the ChemoFit intervention recruited between March 2020 and January 2021. INTERVENTION A home-based physical activity and exercise intervention involving cardiovasular and strength exercise using resistance bands and pedometers to monitor step count. Weekly telephone calls provided feedback, support and positive reinforcement. RESULTS Twenty-two participants (18 men, 4 women; aged 67±8 years old) took part in a focus group discussion (n=17) or a semi-structured interview (n=5). Fifteen themes were identified from the data generated. Participants reported that the intervention was physically and mentally beneficial, and data highlighted features of the intervention that influenced uptake and adherence. An opportunity to increase the likelihood of surviving the pending operation was reported by participants as the most salient factor to engagement, and using the intervention as a distraction from illness and taking steps to positively influence the situation were the most salient factors to adherence. CONCLUSIONS Uptake to the ChemoFit intervention was encouraged by provision of information that participation could reduce surgical risk and that participants could play an active role in risk reduction. Adherence was facilitated by the intervention being considered a positive distraction and participants being able to do something that could ultimately provide benefit. While participants reported difficulties and avoidance with some of the exercises recommended, understanding the importance of physical activity and exercise as part of their treatment regimen led to individual adaptations to intervention components to reach individual goals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04194463.
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- Matthew Cooper
- School of Health and life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
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- Northern Oesophagogastric Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Cardiovascular Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK
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- Liver Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Health and life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Torkington J, Harries R, O'Connell S, Knight L, Islam S, Bashir N, Watkins A, Fegan G, Cornish J, Rees B, Cole H, Jarvis H, Jones S, Russell I, Bosanquet D, Cleves A, Sewell B, Farr A, Zbrzyzna N, Fiera N, Ellis-Owen R, Hilton Z, Parry C, Bradbury A, Wall P, Hill J, Winter D, Cocks K, Harris D, Hilton J, Vakis S, Hanratty D, Rajagopal R, Akbar F, Ben-Sassi A, Francis N, Jones L, Williamson M, Lindsey I, West R, Smart C, Ziprin P, Agarwal T, Faulkner G, Pinkney T, Vimalachandran D, Lawes D, Faiz O, Nisar P, Smart N, Wilson T, Myers A, Lund J, Smolarek S, Acheson A, Horwood J, Ansell J, Phillips S, Davies M, Davies L, Bird S, Palmer N, Williams M, Galanopoulos G, Rao PD, Jones D, Barnett R, Tate S, Wheat J, Patel N, Rahmani S, Toynton E, Smith L, Reeves N, Kealaher E, Williams G, Sekaran C, Evans M, Beynon J, Egan R, Qasem E, Khot U, Ather S, Mummigati P, Taylor G, Williamson J, Lim J, Powell A, Nageswaran H, Williams A, Padmanabhan J, Phillips K, Ford T, Edwards J, Varney N, Hicks L, Greenway C, Chesters K, Jones H, Blake P, Brown C, Roche L, Jones D, Feeney M, Shah P, Rutter C, McGrath C, Curtis N, Pippard L, Perry J, Allison J, Ockrim J, Dalton R, Allison A, Rendell J, Howard L, Beesley K, Dennison G, Burton J, Bowen G, Duberley S, Richards L, Giles J, Katebe J, Dalton S, Wood J, Courtney E, Hompes R, Poole A, Ward S, Wilkinson L, Hardstaff L, Bogden M, Al-Rashedy M, Fensom C, Lunt N, McCurrie M, Peacock R, Malik K, Burns H, Townley B, Hill P, Sadat M, Khan U, Wignall C, Murati D, Dhanaratne M, Quaid S, Gurram S, Smith D, Harris P, Pollard J, DiBenedetto G, Chadwick J, Hull R, Bach S, Morton D, Hollier K, Hardy V, Ghods M, Tyrrell D, Ashraf S, Glasbey J, Ashraf M, Garner S, Whitehouse A, Yeung D, Mohamed SN, Wilkin R, Suggett N, Lee C, Bagul A, McNeill C, Eardley N, Mahapatra R, Gabriel C, Datt P, Mahmud S, Daniels I, McDermott F, Nodolsk M, Park L, Scott H, Trickett J, Bearn P, Trivedi P, Frost V, Gray C, Croft M, Beral D, Osborne J, Pugh R, Herdman G, George R, Howell AM, Al-Shahaby S, Narendrakumar B, Mohsen Y, Ijaz S, Nasseri M, Herrod P, Brear T, Reilly JJ, Sohal A, Otieno C, Lai W, Coleman M, Platt E, Patrick A, Pitman C, Balasubramanya S, Dickson E, Warman R, Newton C, Tani S, Simpson J, Banerjee A, Siddika A, Campion D, Humes D, Randhawa N, Saunders J, Bharathan B, Hay O. Incisional hernia following colorectal cancer surgery according to suture technique: Hughes Abdominal Repair Randomized Trial (HART). Br J Surg 2022; 109:943-950. [PMID: 35979802 PMCID: PMC10364691 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Incisional hernias cause morbidity and may require further surgery. HART (Hughes Abdominal Repair Trial) assessed the effect of an alternative suture method on the incidence of incisional hernia following colorectal cancer surgery. METHODS A pragmatic multicentre single-blind RCT allocated patients undergoing midline incision for colorectal cancer to either Hughes closure (double far-near-near-far sutures of 1 nylon suture at 2-cm intervals along the fascia combined with conventional mass closure) or the surgeon's standard closure. The primary outcome was the incidence of incisional hernia at 1 year assessed by clinical examination. An intention-to-treat analysis was performed. RESULTS Between August 2014 and February 2018, 802 patients were randomized to either Hughes closure (401) or the standard mass closure group (401). At 1 year after surgery, 672 patients (83.7 per cent) were included in the primary outcome analysis; 50 of 339 patients (14.8 per cent) in the Hughes group and 57 of 333 (17.1 per cent) in the standard closure group had incisional hernia (OR 0.84, 95 per cent c.i. 0.55 to 1.27; P = 0.402). At 2 years, 78 patients (28.7 per cent) in the Hughes repair group and 84 (31.8 per cent) in the standard closure group had incisional hernia (OR 0.86, 0.59 to 1.25; P = 0.429). Adverse events were similar in the two groups, apart from the rate of surgical-site infection, which was higher in the Hughes group (13.2 versus 7.7 per cent; OR 1.82, 1.14 to 2.91; P = 0.011). CONCLUSION The incidence of incisional hernia after colorectal cancer surgery is high. There was no statistical difference in incidence between Hughes closure and mass closure at 1 or 2 years. REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN25616490 (http://www.controlled-trials.com).
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Kamal M, Navai N, Bree KK, Williams LA, Cleeland CS, Shen SE, Wang XS. Validation and Application of MD Anderson Symptom Inventory Module for Patients with Bladder Cancer in the Perioperative Setting. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14163896. [PMID: 36010890 PMCID: PMC9405694 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14163896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objectives: We developed and validated a disease-specific tool for perioperative patient-reported outcomes assessment for bladder cancer (BLC) patients undergoing radical cystectomy, The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (the MDASI-PeriOp-BLC). Methods: Patients who underwent radical cystectomy were recruited. We used qualitative interviews and experts’ input to generate disease/treatment-specific items of the MDASI-PeriOp-BLC module; conducted item reduction; examined the psychometric properties of the resultant items for reliability, validity, and clinical interpretability; and conducted cognitive debriefing interviews to assess the tool’s performance. Results: A total of 150 BLC patients contributed to psychometric validation. We identified and defined eight BLC-specific module items (blood in urine, leaking urine, frequent urination, urinary urgency, burning with urination, constipation, changes in sexual function, and stomal problems). We included those 8 items in addition to 13 MDASI core symptoms and 6 interference items to form the MDASI-PeriOp-BLC module. Cronbach alphas were 0.89 and 0.90 for the 21 severity items and the 6 interference items, respectively. Test−retest reliability (intra-class correlation) was 0.92 for the 21 severity items. The MDASI-PeriOp-BLC module significantly differentiated the patients by performance status (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: The MDASI-PeriOp-BLC is a valid, reliable, and concise tool for monitoring symptom burden during perioperative care in BLC patients undergoing radical cystectomy.
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- Mona Kamal
- Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1450, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Urology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1450, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Urology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1450, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1450, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1450, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1450, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1450, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-713-745-3504; Fax: +1-713-745-3475
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Lee SW, Lee HC, Suh J, Lee KH, Lee H, Seo S, Kim TK, Lee SW, Kim YJ. Multi-center validation of machine learning model for preoperative prediction of postoperative mortality. NPJ Digit Med 2022; 5:91. [PMID: 35821515 PMCID: PMC9276734 DOI: 10.1038/s41746-022-00625-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Accurate prediction of postoperative mortality is important for not only successful postoperative patient care but also for information-based shared decision-making with patients and efficient allocation of medical resources. This study aimed to create a machine-learning prediction model for 30-day mortality after a non-cardiac surgery that adapts to the manageable amount of clinical information as input features and is validated against multi-centered rather than single-centered data. Data were collected from 454,404 patients over 18 years of age who underwent non-cardiac surgeries from four independent institutions. We performed a retrospective analysis of the retrieved data. Only 12–18 clinical variables were used for model training. Logistic regression, random forest classifier, extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), and deep neural network methods were applied to compare the prediction performances. To reduce overfitting and create a robust model, bootstrapping and grid search with tenfold cross-validation were performed. The XGBoost method in Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) data delivers the best performance in terms of the area under receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) (0.9376) and the area under the precision-recall curve (0.1593). The predictive performance was the best when the SNUH model was validated with Ewha Womans University Medical Center data (AUROC, 0.941). Preoperative albumin, prothrombin time, and age were the most important features in the model for each hospital. It is possible to create a robust artificial intelligence prediction model applicable to multiple institutions through a light predictive model using only minimal preoperative information that can be automatically extracted from each hospital.
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- Seung Wook Lee
- School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Health, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Bioinformatics Collaboration Unit, Department of Biomedical Systems informatics, Yonsei University College of medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Institute of Convergence Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Marshall RN, Smeuninx B, Seabright AP, Morgan PT, Atherton PJ, Philp A, Breen L. No effect of five days of bed rest or short-term resistance exercise prehabilitation on markers of skeletal muscle mitochondrial content and dynamics in older adults. Physiol Rep 2022; 10:e15345. [PMID: 35785448 PMCID: PMC9251856 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Bed rest (BR) results in significant impairments in skeletal muscle metabolism. Mitochondrial metabolism is reportedly highly sensitive to disuse, with dysregulated fission-fusion events and impaired oxidative function previously reported. The effects of clinically relevant short-term BR (≤5 days) on mitochondrial protein expression are presently unclear, as are the effects of exercise prehabilitation as a potential counteractive intervention. The present study examined the effects of a 5-day period of BR and short-term resistance exercise prehabilitation (ST-REP) on mitochondrial-protein content. Ten older men (71 ± 4 years) underwent 5 days of BR, completing four sessions of high-volume unilateral resistance exercise prehabilitation over 7 days beforehand. Muscle biopsies were obtained from the vastus lateralis in the non-exercised control and exercised legs, both pre- and post-prehabilitation and pre- and post-BR, to determine changes in citrate synthase enzyme activity and the expression of key proteins in the mitochondrial electron transport chain and molecular regulators of fission-fusion dynamics, biosynthesis, and mitophagy. We observed no significant effect of either BR or ST-REP on citrate synthase protein content, enzyme activity, or ETC complex I-V protein content. Moreover, we observed no significant changes in markers of mitochondrial fission and fusion (p-DRP1S616 , p-DRP1S637 , p-DRP1S616/S637 ratio, p-MFFS146 , Mitofillin, OPA1, or MFN2 (p > 0.05 for all). Finally, we observed no differences in markers of biosynthesis (p-AMPKT172 , p-ACCS79 , PGC1a, TFAM) or mitophagy-related signaling (ULK-1, BNIP3/NIX, LC3B I/II) (p > 0.05 for all). In contrast to previous longer-term periods of musculoskeletal disuse (i.e., 7-14 days), a clinically relevant, 5-day period of BR resulted in no significant perturbation in muscle mitochondrial protein signaling in healthy older adults, with no effect of ST-REP in the week prior to BR. Accordingly, disuse-induced muscle atrophy may precede alterations in mitochondrial content.
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- Ryan N. Marshall
- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUnited Kingdom
- MRC‐Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing ResearchBirminghamUnited Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUnited Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUnited Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUnited Kingdom
- MRC‐Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing ResearchBirminghamUnited Kingdom
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- Division of Medical sciences and Graduate Entry MedicineRoyal Derby HospitalDerbyUnited Kingdom
- Clinical, Metabolic and Molecular PhysiologyUniversity of NottinghamRoyal Derby HospitalDerbyUnited Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUnited Kingdom
- Mitochondrial Metabolism and Ageing LaboratoryGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- St Vincent’s Clinical SchoolUNSW MedicineUNSW SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUnited Kingdom
- MRC‐Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing ResearchBirminghamUnited Kingdom
- NIHR Biomedical Research CentreBirminghamUnited Kingdom
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Gillis C, Martinez MC, Mina DS. Tailoring prehabilitation to address the multifactorial nature of functional capacity for surgery. J Hum Nutr Diet 2022; 36:395-405. [PMID: 35716131 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13050] [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: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mounting evidence suggests that recovery begins before the surgical incision. The pre-surgery phase of recovery - the preparation for optimal surgical recovery - can be reinforced with prehabilitation. Prehabilitation is the approach of enhancing the functional capacity of the individual to enable them to withstand a stressful event. With this narrative review, we apply the Wilson & Cleary conceptual model of patient outcomes to specify the complex and integrative relationship of health factors that limit functional capacity before surgery. To have the greatest impact on patient outcomes, prehabilitation programs require individualized and coordinated care from medical, nutritional, psychosocial, and exercise services. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Chelsia Gillis
- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University.,Anesthesia Department, McGill University
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto.,Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, University Health Network
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Cerdán Santacruz C, Merichal Resina M, Báez Gómez FD, Milla Collado L, Sánchez Rubio MB, Cano Valderrama Ó, Morales Rul JL, Sebastiá Vigatá E, Fierro Barrabés G, Escoll Rufino J, Sierra Grañón JE, Olsina Kissler JJ. "Optimal recovery" after colon cancer surgery in the elderly, a comparative cohort study: Conventional care vs. enhanced recovery vs. prehabilitation. Cir Esp 2022:S2173-5077(22)00197-1. [PMID: 35724876 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2022.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colon cancer in elderly patients is an increasing problem due to its prevalence and progressive aging population. Prehabilitation has experienced a great grown in this field. Whether it is the best standard of care for these patients has not been elucidated yet. METHODS A retrospective comparative cohort study of three different standards of care for elderly colon cancer patients (>65 years) was conducted. A four-weeks trimodal prehabilitation program (PP), enhanced recovery program (ERP) and conventional care (CC) were compared. Global complications, major complications (Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3), reinterventions, mortality, readmission and length of stay were measured. Optimal recovery, defined as postoperative course without major complications, no mortality, hospital discharge before the fifth postoperative day and without readmission, was the primary outcome measure. The influence of standard of care in optimal recovery and postoperative outcomes was assessed with univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. RESULTS A total of 153 patients were included, 51 in each group. Mean age was 77.9 years. ASA Score distribution was different between groups (ASA III-IV: CC 56.9%, ERP 25.5%, PP 58.9%; p = 0.014). Optimal recovery rate was 55.6% (PP 54.9%, ERP 66.7%, CC 45.1%; p = 0.09). No differences were found in major complications (p = 0.2) nor reinterventions (p = 0.7). Uneventful recovery favors ERP and PP groups (p = 0.046 and p = 0.049 respectively). CONCLUSIONS PP and ERP are safe and effective for older colon cancer patients. Fewer overall complications and readmissions happened in ERP and PP patients. Major complications were independent of the standard of care used.
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- Carlos Cerdán Santacruz
- Colorectal Surgery Department at Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova de Lleida, Lleida, Spain. https://twitter.com/DrCarlosCerdan
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain.
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- Colorectal Surgery Department at Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova de Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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Shin SP, Koh DH. Clinical Impact of Sarcopenia on Cholangiocarcinoma. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:815. [PMID: 35743846 PMCID: PMC9224765 DOI: 10.3390/life12060815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Sarcopenia is considered an important factor affecting the prognosis of cancer patients. Only complete surgical resection confers the chance of curing cholangiocarcinoma with sarcopenia. However, the prognosis is poor, even for patients who undergo surgical resection. Data from 13 trials of patients with sarcopenia and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) or perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) were collected and reviewed. During all trials, sarcopenia was assessed using the psoas muscle or total skeletal muscle at the L3 level on cross-sectional images. The data showed heterogeneity among the subjects and treatment options and discrepancies in methods of measuring muscle mass and setting the cut-off level. Despite conflicting results regarding morbidity, mortality, and recurrence, sarcopenia may be associated with poor overall survival and recurrence-free survival (RFS) for ICC patients. The impact of sarcopenia on the morbidity of ICC patients remains unclear. The impact of PHC on morbidity, mortality, and RFS is also unclear. Further well-designed studies are needed to elucidate the effects of sarcopenia on ICC and PHC.
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- Suk-Pyo Shin
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 77, Sakju-ro, Chuncheon-si 24253, Gangwon-do, Korea;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 7, Keunjaebong-gil, Hwaseong-si 18450, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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Molenaar CJ, van Rooijen SJ, Fokkenrood HJ, Roumen RM, Janssen L, Slooter GD. Prehabilitation versus no prehabilitation to improve functional capacity, reduce postoperative complications and improve quality of life in colorectal cancer surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 5:CD013259. [PMID: 35588252 PMCID: PMC9118366 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013259.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgery is the cornerstone in curative treatment of colorectal cancer. Unfortunately, surgery itself can adversely affect patient health. 'Enhanced Recovery After Surgery' programmes, which include multimodal interventions, have improved patient outcomes substantially. However, these are mainly applied peri- and postoperatively. Multimodal prehabilitation includes multiple preoperative interventions to prepare patients for surgery with the aim of increasing resilience, thereby improving postoperative outcomes. OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of multimodal prehabilitation programmes on functional capacity, postoperative complications, and quality of life in adult patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO in January 2021. We also searched trial registries up to March 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in adult patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer, scheduled for surgery, comparing multimodal prehabilitation programmes (defined as comprising at least two preoperative interventions) with no prehabilitation. We focused on the following outcomes: functional capacity (i.e. 6-minute walk test, VO2peak, handgrip strength), postoperative outcomes (i.e. complications, mortality, length of hospital stay, emergency department visits, re-admissions), health-related quality of life, compliance, safety of prehabilitation, and return to normal activities. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently selected studies, extracted data, assessed risk of bias and used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence. Any disagreements were solved with discussion and consensus. We pooled data to perform meta-analyses, where possible. MAIN RESULTS We included three RCTs that enrolled 250 participants with non-metastatic colorectal cancer, scheduled for elective (mainly laparoscopic) surgery. Included trials were conducted in tertiary care centres and recruited patients during periods ranging from 17 months to 45 months. A total of 130 participants enrolled in a preoperative four-week trimodal prehabilitation programme consisting of exercise, nutritional intervention, and anxiety reduction techniques. Outcomes of these participants were compared to those of 120 participants who started an identical but postoperative programme. Postoperatively, prehabilitation may improve functional capacity, determined with the 6-minute walk test at four and eight weeks (mean difference (MD) 26.02, 95% confidence interval (CI) -13.81 to 65.85; 2 studies; n = 131; and MD 26.58, 95% CI -8.88 to 62.04; 2 studies; n = 140); however, the certainty of evidence is low and very low, respectively, due to serious risk of bias, imprecision, and inconsistency. After prehabilitation, the functional capacity before surgery improved, with a clinically relevant mean difference of 24.91 metres (95% CI 11.24 to 38.57; 3 studies; n = 225). The certainty of evidence was moderate due to downgrading for serious risk of bias. Prehabilitation may also result in fewer complications (RR 0.95, 95% CI 0.70 to 1.29; 3 studies; n = 250) and fewer emergency department visits (RR 0.72, 95% CI 0.39 to 1.32; 3 studies; n = 250). The certainty of evidence was low due to downgrading for serious risk of bias and imprecision. On the other hand, prehabilitation may also result in a higher re-admission rate (RR 1.20, 95% CI 0.54 to 2.65; 3 studies; n = 250). The certainty of evidence was again low due to downgrading for risk of bias and imprecision. The effect on VO2peak, handgrip strength, length of hospital stay, mortality rate, health-related quality of life, return to normal activities, safety of the programme, and compliance rate could not be analysed quantitatively due to missing or insufficient data. The included studies did not report a difference between groups for health-related quality of life and length of hospital stay. Data on remaining outcomes were not reported or were reported inadequately in the included studies. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Prehabilitation may result in an improved functional capacity, determined with the 6-minute walk test both preoperatively and postoperatively. Complication rates and the number of emergency department visits postoperatively may also diminish due to a prehabilitation programme, while the number of re-admissions may be higher in the prehabilitation group. The certainty of evidence ranges from moderate to very low, due to downgrading for serious risk of bias, imprecision and inconsistency. In addition, only three heterogeneous studies were included in this review. Therefore, the findings of this review should be interpreted with caution. Numerous relevant RCTs are ongoing and will be included in a future update of this review.
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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Shibasaki I, Ouchi M, Fukuda T, Tsuchiya G, Ogawa H, Takei Y, Tezuka M, Kanazawa Y, Katayanagi S, Nozawa N, Mizushima T, Toyoda S, Fukuda H, Nakajima T. Effect of sarcopenia on hospital stay from post cardiac surgery to discharge. IJC HEART & VASCULATURE 2022; 39:101003. [PMID: 35313647 PMCID: PMC8933819 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2022.101003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Ikuko Shibasaki
- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Japan
- Corresponding author at: Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University, 880 Kitakobayashi, Mibu, Shimotsugagun, Tochigi 321-0293, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Liberal Arts and Human Development, Kanagawa University of Human Services
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuga, Japan
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Sato R, Oikawa M, Kakita T, Okada T, Abe T, Yazawa T, Tsuchiya H, Akazawa N, Yoshimachi S, Okano H, Ito K, Tsuchiya T. Impact of Sarcopenia on Postoperative Complications in Obstructive Colorectal Cancer Patients Who Received Stenting as a Bridge to Curative Surgery. J Anus Rectum Colon 2022; 6:40-51. [PMID: 35128136 PMCID: PMC8801243 DOI: 10.23922/jarc.2021-057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Objectives: Understanding the relationship between sarcopenia and malignancy is increasingly important since they inevitably affect the aging population. We investigated the clinical significance of sarcopenia in nonmetastatic obstructive colorectal cancer (OCRC) patients who were inserted self-expandable metallic stent and underwent curative surgery. Methods: Plain cross-sectional CT images obtained before stenting were retrospectively analyzed in 92 patients. Muscle volume loss (myopenia) and decreased muscle quality (myosteatosis) were evaluated as skeletal muscle index (SMI) and intramuscular adipose tissue content (IMAC), respectively. Results: This study included 54 men and 38 women, with a median age of 70.5 years. The median interval between SEMS placement and the surgery was 17 days (range, 5-47). There were 35 postoperative complications. The median postoperative hospital stay was 15.5 days (range, 8-77). Twenty-eight patients (41.3%) were classified as SMI-low, and 31 (34.1%) patients were classified as IMAC-high. In multivariate analysis, IMAC-high [hazard ratio (HR) = 7.68, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.22-26.5, P = 0.001] and right-sided tumor (HR = 5.79, 95% CI 1.36-24.7, P = 0.018) were independent predictors of postoperative complications. IMAC-high (HR = 23.2, 95% CI 4.11-131, P < 0.001) and elevated modified Glasgow prognostic score (mGPS) (HR = 5.85, 95% CI 1.22-28.1, P = 0.027) were independent predictors of infectious complications. Relapse-free survival and overall survival were not significantly different regardless of the SMI or IMAC status. Conclusions: IMAC was associated with postoperative complications and infectious complications. Myosteatosis might be a stronger predictor of postoperative complications than myopenia.
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- Ryuichiro Sato
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Sendai Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Sendai City Medical Center Sendai Open Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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van Gestel T, Groen LCB, Puik JR, van Rooijen SJ, van der Zaag-Loonen HJ, Schoonmade LJ, Danjoux G, Daams F, Schreurs WH, Bruns ERJ. Fit4Surgery for cancer patients during covid-19 lockdown – A systematic review and meta-analysis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2022; 48:1189-1197. [PMID: 35183411 PMCID: PMC8828288 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2022.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- T van Gestel
- Department of Surgery, Northwest Clinics, Alkmaar, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Northwest Clinics, Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center Location VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK; Honorary Professor, Hull York Medical School and Teesside University, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center Location VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Northwest Clinics, Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Northwest Clinics, Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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Bojesen RD, Jørgensen LB, Grube C, Skou ST, Johansen C, Dalton SO, Gögenur I. Fit for Surgery—feasibility of short-course multimodal individualized prehabilitation in high-risk frail colon cancer patients prior to surgery. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2022; 8:11. [PMID: 35063042 PMCID: PMC8781359 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-022-00967-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Prehabilitation is a promising modality for improving patient-related outcomes after major surgery; however, very little research has been done for those who may need it the most: the elderly and the frail. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of a short course multimodal prehabilitation prior to primary surgery in high-risk, frail patients with colorectal cancer and WHO performance status I and II. Methods The study was conducted as a single-center, prospective one-arm feasibility study of eight patients with colon cancer between October 4, 2018, and January 14, 2019. The intervention consisted of a physical training program tailored to the patients with both high-intensity interval training and resistance training three times a week in sessions of approximately 1 h in length, for a duration of at least 4 weeks, nutritional support with protein and vitamins, a consultation with a dietician, and medical optimization prior to surgery. Feasibility was evaluated regarding recruitment, retention, compliance and adherence, acceptability, and safety. Retention was evaluated as the number of patients that completed the intervention, with a feasibility goal of 75% completing the intervention. Compliance with the high-intensity training was evaluated as the number of sessions in which the patient achieved a minimum of 4 min > 90% of their maximum heart rate and adherence as the attended out of the offered training sessions. Results During the study period, 64 patients were screened for eligibility, and out of nine eligible patients, eight patients were included and seven completed the intervention (mean age 80, range 66–88). Compliance to the high-intensity interval training using 90% of maximum heart rate as the monitor of intensity was difficult to measure in several patients; however, adherence to the training sessions was 87%. Compliance with nutritional support was 57%. Half the patients felt somewhat overwhelmed by the multiple appointments and six out of seven reported difficulties with the dosage of protein. Conclusions This one-arm feasibility study indicates that multimodal prehabilitation including high-intensity interval training can be performed by patients with colorectal cancer and WHO performance status I and II. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov: the study current feasibility study was conducted prior to the initiation of a full ongoing randomized trial registered by NCT04167436; date of registration: November 18, 2019. Retrospectively registered. No separate prospectively registration of the feasibility trial was conducted but outlined by the approved study protocol (Danish Scientific Ethical Committee SJ-607). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40814-022-00967-8.
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Gillis C, Ljungqvist O, Carli F. Prehabilitation, enhanced recovery after surgery, or both? A narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2022; 128:434-448. [PMID: 35012741 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2021.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This narrative review presents a biological rationale and evidence to describe how the preoperative condition of the patient contributes to postoperative morbidity. Any preoperative condition that prevents a patient from tolerating the physiological stress of surgery (e.g. poor cardiopulmonary reserve, sarcopaenia), impairs the stress response (e.g. malnutrition, frailty), and/or augments the catabolic response to stress (e.g. insulin resistance) is a risk factor for poor surgical outcomes. Prehabilitation interventions that include exercise, nutrition, and psychosocial components can be applied before surgery to strengthen physiological reserve and enhance functional capacity, which, in turn, supports recovery through attaining surgical resilience. Prehabilitation complements Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care to achieve optimal patient outcomes because recovery is not a passive process and it begins preoperatively.
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- Chelsia Gillis
- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Department of Surgery, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Renman D, Strigård K, Palmqvist R, Näsvall P, Gunnarsson U, Edin-Liljegren A. Attitudes to and Experiences of Physical Activity After Colon Cancer Diagnosis Amongst Physically Active Individuals - A Qualitative Study. Cancer Control 2022; 29:10732748221119352. [PMID: 36066380 PMCID: PMC9459499 DOI: 10.1177/10732748221119352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity improves survival, reduces postoperative complications, and reduces the risk of developing colon cancer. It is important to maintain physical activity after receiving a diagnosis of colon cancer to improve postoperative recovery. Individuals who are physically active and diagnosed with colon cancer presumably have different motivations to maintain physical activity compared to their sedentary counterparts. OBJECTIVE Enlighten how the diagnosis of colon cancer might affect physically active individuals in their attitude and experiences towards physical activity. METHODS A qualitative study using content analysis was conducted in northern Sweden based on semi-structured telephone interviews of twenty patients diagnosed with colon cancer. All participants met the recommendations for physical activity issued by the World Health Organization. RESULTS Participants were between 50 and 88 years and 50% were male. Three main categories were identified: I'll fight the cancer and come out stronger; The diagnosis makes no difference; and The diagnosis is an obstacle for physical activity. These main categories represent the ways the individuals reacted to the diagnosis of colon cancer regarding their physical activity. CONCLUSION Attitudes to and experience of physical activity after colon cancer diagnosis varied from a will to increase physical activity and fight the cancer, to the diagnosis putting a stop to physical activity. It is important that healthcare professionals recommend physical activity even in already physically active individuals, to encourage continued physical activity after diagnosis of colon cancer.
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- David Renman
- Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Surgery, 206100Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Surgery, 206100Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Biosciences, Pathology, 377074Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Surgery, 206100Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Surgery, 206100Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Koh FH, Loh CH, Tan WJ, Ho LML, Yen D, Chua JMW, Kok SSX, Sivarajah SS, Chew MH, Foo FJ. Structured presurgery prehabilitation for aged patients undergoing elective surgery significantly improves surgical outcomes and reduces cost: A nonrandomized sequential comparative prospective cohort study. Nutr Clin Pract 2021; 37:645-653. [PMID: 34861063 PMCID: PMC9299996 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background With increasing global life expectancy, the number of major surgeries performed on aged adults invariably increases. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a structured prehabilitative program for aged colorectal cancer patients in improving short‐term surgical outcomes. Methods A prospective philanthropically sponsored Programme for Enhanced Elderly Recovery at Sengkang General Hospital (PEERS) was initiated in February 2017 for patients ≥70‐years‐old who were due to undergo elective colectomies. These patients were put through a 2‐ to 4‐week‐long program before surgery, which included geriatric assessment, nutrition supplementation, and resistance training. They were compared with patients from a similar age group before PEERS was introduced (non‐PEERS). Results Fifty‐eight patients, with a median age of 78.5 (70–93) years, were recruited from a single institution to undergo PEERS. Baseline characteristics between the groups were similar. There was no significant improvement of anthropometric and functional characteristics before and after PEERS. Duration of hospitalization was shorter in the PEERS group (9 vs 11 days, P = 0.01). Both groups had similar 30‐days’ morbidity rates (8.6% vs 17.4%, P = 0.26). The PEERS group had significant improvement in their median EuroQol‐5 Dimension score (0.70 presurgery to 0.80 6‐months’ postsurgery, P = 0.01). After multivariate analysis, the average duration of hospitalization in the PEERS group was 6.8 days shorter (P = 0.018; CI, 1.2–12.4) after adjusting for modality of surgery and complications. This represented a cost saving of USD$11,838.80. Conclusion A standardized prehabilitation program for aged adults reduced the duration of hospitalization, improved the quality of life after surgery, and reduced costs.
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- Frederick H Koh
- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Radiology, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Chan YY, Chu DI, Hirsch J, Kim S, Rosoklija I, Studer A, Brockel MA, Cheng EY, Raval MV, Burjek NE, Rove KO, Yerkes EB. Implementation and sustainability of an enhanced recovery pathway in pediatric bladder reconstruction: Flexibility, commitment, teamwork. J Pediatr Urol 2021; 17:782-789. [PMID: 34521600 PMCID: PMC8678202 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2021.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Although enhanced recovery pathways (ERP) provide a safe and effective way to improve the recovery of children undergoing bladder reconstruction, ERPs have not been widely adopted in pediatric urology. We describe a quality improvement initiative and outcomes after implementing a 24-element ERP at a single, freestanding children's hospital. STUDY DESIGN Multiple stakeholder meetings were planned and executed, initially with pediatric practitioners with ERP experience to understand potential implementation barriers then with anesthesiologists, nurses, case managers, and other ancillary staff to draft our institution-specific ERP. A standardized order set was generated to improve ERP adherence. ERP adherence audits and cyclic performance evaluations held every 6-9 months facilitated continuous pathway refinement. Patient outcomes were compared with a pre-ERP historic cohort. RESULTS Time from initial ERP planning to first implementation was 7 months. ERP was implemented in twenty consecutive patients undergoing bladder reconstruction (median age 11.3 years, range 4.1-21.1) who were compared to twenty consecutive pre-ERP patients (median age 11.4 years, range 7.7-25.1). Median post-operative length of stay (LOS) significantly decreased from 9 days (range 2-31) pre-ERP to 4 days (range 3-29) post-ERP (p < 0.05). A median of 16 (range 12-19) of 24 institutional pathway elements were implemented for each patient. Balancing measures showed no significant increases in highest Clavien complication grade, readmission rate, or unplanned return to the operating room within 30 post-operative days. DISCUSSION Implementation of ERP is feasible but requires commitment from multi-disciplinary stakeholders. While we were unable to consistently achieve 80% of the elements, we successfully implemented the pathway and improved our patients' recovery processes (indirectly reflected by a decreased post-operative LOS) with adherence to a median of 67% of elements. Our implementation and effectiveness results are specific to our center and may not be generalizable. However, our experience may offer some insight for others interested in ERP implementation and encourage initiation of their own institutional pathways. CONCLUSION Successful ERP implementation at our hospital for children undergoing bladder reconstruction was facilitated by open communication, early stakeholder involvement, and monitoring ERP adherence. ERP implementation significantly decreased LOS without increasing post-operative complications and readmissions (Summary figure).
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- Yvonne Y Chan
- Division of Pediatric Urology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Clinical Quality and Safety, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. https://twitter.com/ebyerkes
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Toro-Pérez J, Rodrigo R. Contribution of oxidative stress in the mechanisms of postoperative complications and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Redox Rep 2021; 26:35-44. [PMID: 33622196 PMCID: PMC7906620 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2021.1891808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The extent of the damage following surgery has been subject of study for several years. Numerous surgical complications can impact postoperative quality of life of patients and even can cause mortality. Although these complications are generally due to multifactorial mechanisms, oxidative stress plays a key pathophysiological role. Moreover, oxidative stress could be an unavoidable effect derived even from the surgical procedure itself. METHODS A systematic review was performed following an electronic search of Pubmed and ScienceDirect databases. Keywords such as sepsis, oxidative stress, organ dysfunction, antioxidants, outcomes in postoperative complications, among others, were used. Review articles were preferably used between the years 2015 onwards, not excluding older ones. RESULTS The vast majority point to the role of oxidative stress in generating greater damage and worse prognosis in postoperative patients without the necessary care and precautions, taking importance on the use of antioxidants to prevent this problem. DISCUSSIONS Oxidative stress represents a common final pathway related to pathological processes such as inflammation or ischemia-reperfusion, among others. The expression of greater severity of these complications can result in multiple organ dysfunction or sepsis. The aim of this study was to present an update of the role of oxidative stress on surgical postoperative complications.
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- Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology Program, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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West MA, Jack S, Grocott MPW. Prehabilitation before surgery: Is it for all patients? Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2021; 35:507-516. [PMID: 34801213 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2021.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the role of prehabilitation interventions in adult patients before elective major surgery. RECENT FINDINGS Exercise training before elective adult major surgery is feasible and safe. Efficacy has been determined but the clinical effectiveness remains uncertain. Early data suggest a reduction in morbidity, length of stay, and an improvement in the quality of life. Nutritional and psychological interventions are less well evaluated, and when they are, it is often in combination with exercise interventions as part of multimodal prehabilitation. SUMMARY Studies evaluating multimodal prehabilitation interventions before elective major surgery in adults are producing encouraging early results, but definitive clinical effectiveness is currently very limited. Future research should focus on refining interventions, exploring mechanisms, establishing minimum dosage, interrogating interactions between therapies, and urgent implementation of large-scale clinical effectiveness studies.
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- Malcolm A West
- School of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK; NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Southampton, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, UK; Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Critical Care Research Group, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust/University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA; Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK; NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Southampton, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, UK; Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Critical Care Research Group, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust/University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA; Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK; NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Southampton, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, UK; Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Critical Care Research Group, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust/University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA; Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA.
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