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Konishi T, Takano S, Takayashiki T, Suzuki D, Sakai N, Hosokawa I, Mishima T, Nishino H, Suzuki K, Nakada S, Ohtsuka M. Preoperative Prediction of Long-Term Survival After Surgery in Patients with Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2024:10.1245/s10434-024-15648-4. [PMID: 38926210 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15648-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although some clinical trials have demonstrated the benefits of neoadjuvant therapy for resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), its optimal candidate has not been clarified. This study aimed to detect predictive prognostic factors for resectable PDAC patients who underwent upfront surgery and identify patient cohorts with long-term survival without neoadjuvant therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 232 patients with resectable PDAC who underwent upfront surgery between January 2008 and December 2019 were evaluated. RESULTS The median overall survival (OS) time and 5-year OS rate of resectable PDAC with upfront surgery was 31.5 months and 33.3%, respectively. Multivariate analyses identified tumor diameter in computed tomography (CT) ≤ 19 mm [hazard ratio (HR) 0.40, p < 0.001], span-1 within the normal range (HR 0.54, p = 0.023), prognostic nutritional index (PNI) ≥ 44.31 (HR 0.51, p < 0.001), and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) ≥ 3.79 (HR 0.51, p < 0.001) as prognostic factors that influence favorable prognoses after upfront surgery. According to the prognostic prediction model based on these four factors, patients with four favorable prognostic factors had a better prognosis with a 5-year OS rate of 82.4% compared to others (p < 0.001). These patients had a high R0 resection rate and a low frequency of tumor recurrence after upfront surgery. CONCLUSIONS We identified patients with long-term survival after upfront surgery by prognostic prediction model consisting of tumor diameter in CT, span-1, PNI, and LMR. Evaluation of anatomical, biological, nutritional, and inflammatory factors may be valuable to introduce an optimal treatment strategy for resectable PDAC.
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- Takanori Konishi
- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan.
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Jethwa KR, Kim E, Berlin J, Anker CJ, Tchelebi L, Abood G, Hallemeier CL, Jabbour S, Kennedy T, Kumar R, Lee P, Sharma N, Small W, Williams V, Russo S. Executive Summary of the American Radium Society Appropriate Use Criteria for Neoadjuvant Therapy for Nonmetastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Systematic Review and Guidelines. Am J Clin Oncol 2024; 47:185-199. [PMID: 38131628 DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000001076] [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: 12/23/2023]
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For patients with locoregionally confined pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), margin-negative surgical resection is the only known curative treatment; however, the majority of patients are not operable candidates at initial diagnosis. Among patients with resectable disease who undergo surgery alone, the 5-year survival remains poor. Adjuvant therapies, including systemic therapy or chemoradiation, are utilized as they improve locoregional control and overall survival. There has been increasing interest in the use of neoadjuvant therapy to obtain early control of occult metastatic disease, allow local tumor response to facilitate margin-negative resection, and provide a test of time and biology to assist with the selection of candidates most likely to benefit from radical surgical resection. However, limited guidance exists regarding the relative effectiveness of treatment options. In this systematic review, the American Radium Society multidisciplinary gastrointestinal expert panel convened to develop Appropriate Use Criteria evaluating the evidence regarding neoadjuvant treatment for patients with PDAC, including surgery, systemic therapy, and radiotherapy, in terms of oncologic outcomes and quality of life. The evidence was assessed using the Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome, and Study (PICOS) design framework and "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses" 2020 methodology. Eligible studies included phases 2 to 3 trials, meta-analyses, and retrospective analyses published between January 1, 2012 and December 30, 2022 in the Ovid Medline database. A summary of recommendations based on the available literature is outlined to guide practitioners in the management of patients with PDAC.
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- Krishan R Jethwa
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington DC
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, WellSpan Cancer Center, York, PA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, NY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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Zou Y, Gao S, Yu X, Zhou T, Xie Y, Guo X, An R, Wang X, Zhao T, Chang A, Gao C, Yu J, Hao J. Survival outcomes of neoadjuvant therapy followed by radical resection versus upfront surgery for stage I-III pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2023; 109:1573-1583. [PMID: 37132194 PMCID: PMC10389558 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant therapy remains controversial in treating resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients. This study aims to assess the impact of neoadjuvant therapy on survival in patients with PDAC according to their clinical stage. METHODS Patients with resected clinical Stage I-III PDAC from 2010 to 2019 were identified in the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results database. A propensity score matching method was utilized within each stage to reduce potential selection bias between patients who underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery and patients who underwent upfront surgery. An overall survival (OS) analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method and a multivariate Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS A total of 13 674 patients were included in the study. The majority of the patients ( N =10 715, 78.4%) underwent upfront surgery. Patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery had significantly longer OS than those with upfront surgery. Subgroup analysis revealed that the neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy group's OS is comparable to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. In clinical Stage IA PDAC, there was no difference in survival between the neoadjuvant treatment and upfront surgery groups before or after matching. In stage IB-III patients, neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery improved OS before and after matching compared to upfront surgery. The results revealed the same OS benefits using the multivariate Cox proportional hazards model. CONCLUSION Neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery could improve OS over upfront surgery in Stage IB-III PDAC but did not provide a significant survival advantage in Stage IA PDAC.
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- Yiping Zou
- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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- Departments of Medicine
- Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People’s Republic China
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Zhang G, Bao C, Liu Y, Wang Z, Du L, Zhang Y, Wang F, Xu B, Zhou SK, Liu R. 18F-FDG-PET/CT-based deep learning model for fully automated prediction of pathological grading for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma before surgery. EJNMMI Res 2023; 13:49. [PMID: 37231321 DOI: 10.1186/s13550-023-00985-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The determination of pathological grading has a guiding significance for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients. However, there is a lack of an accurate and safe method to obtain pathological grading before surgery. The aim of this study is to develop a deep learning (DL) model based on 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT) for a fully automatic prediction of preoperative pathological grading of pancreatic cancer. METHODS A total of 370 PDAC patients from January 2016 to September 2021 were collected retrospectively. All patients underwent 18F-FDG-PET/CT examination before surgery and obtained pathological results after surgery. A DL model for pancreatic cancer lesion segmentation was first developed using 100 of these cases and applied to the remaining cases to obtain lesion regions. After that, all patients were divided into training set, validation set, and test set according to the ratio of 5:1:1. A predictive model of pancreatic cancer pathological grade was developed using the features computed from the lesion regions obtained by the lesion segmentation model and key clinical characteristics of the patients. Finally, the stability of the model was verified by sevenfold cross-validation. RESULTS The Dice score of the developed PET/CT-based tumor segmentation model for PDAC was 0.89. The area under curve (AUC) of the PET/CT-based DL model developed on the basis of the segmentation model was 0.74, with an accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of 0.72, 0.73, and 0.72, respectively. After integrating key clinical data, the AUC of the model improved to 0.77, with its accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity boosted to 0.75, 0.77, and 0.73, respectively. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this is the first deep learning model to end-to-end predict the pathological grading of PDAC in a fully automatic manner, which is expected to improve clinical decision-making.
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- Gong Zhang
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Senior Department of Hepatology, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China.
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Lopez-Verdugo F, Fong ZV, Lillemoe KD, Blaszkowsky LS, Parikh AR, Wo JY, Hong TS, Ferrone CR, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Qadan M. Underlying Bias in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer: Minorities Treated at the Same Facilities are Less Likely to Receive Neoadjuvant Therapy. Ann Surg 2023; 277:829-834. [PMID: 34954756 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005354] [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: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify disparities in access to NAT for PDAC at the prehospital and intrahospital phases of care. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Delivery of NAT in PDAC is susceptible to disparities in access. There are limited data that accurately locate the etiology of disparities at the prehospital and intrahospital phases of care. METHODS Retrospective cohort of patients ≥18 years old with clinical stage I-II PDAC from the 2010-2016 National Cancer Database. Multiple logistic regression was used to assess 2 sequential outcomes: (1) access to an NAT facility (prehospital phase) and (2) receipt of NAT at an NAT facility (intrahospital phase). RESULTS A total of 36,208 patients were included for analysis in the prehospital phase of care. Higher education, longer travel distances, being treated at academic/research or integrated network cancer programs, and more recent year of diagnosis were independently associated with receipt of treatment at an NAT facility. All patients treated at NAT facilities (31,099) were included for the second analysis. Higher education level and receiving care at an academic/research facility were independently associated with increased receipt of NAT. NonBlack racial minorities (including American Indian, Asian, Pacific Islanders), being Hispanic, being uninsured, and having Medicaid insurance were associated with decreased receipt of NAT at NAT facilities. CONCLUSIONS Non-Black racial minorities and Hispanic patients were less likely to receive NAT at NAT facilities compared to White and non-Hispanic patients, respectively. Discrepancies in administration of NAT while being treated at NAT facilities exist and warrant urgent further investigation.
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; and
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Kurosu T, Kida M, Okuwaki K, Iwai T, Watanabe M, Hasegawa R, Imaizumi H, Tamaki A, Yoshida T, Kusano C. Pancreatic Cancer Cells May Adhere to the External Surface of the Puncture Needle After Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration. Pancreas 2023; 52:e298-e304. [PMID: 37816165 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000002256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We prospectively investigated whether cells derived from pancreatic cancers adhered to the puncture needle's external surface after endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) and whether wiping the needle with alcohol swabs removed residual cancer cells. METHODS The participants were 100 consecutive patients who underwent EUS-FNA for suspected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. In the first pass of EUS-FNA, we prepared aspiration and lavage cytological diagnosis materials from the lumen and external surface of the puncture needle, respectively. This was repeated in the second pass, although the needle's external surface was wiped with an alcohol swab. RESULTS The positivity rates of aspiration cytological diagnosis for the first and second passes were 67% and 72%, respectively. The positivity rates of lavage cytological diagnosis of the needle's external surface on the first and second passes were 20% and 3%, respectively. Wiping the needle's external surface with alcohol swabs significantly reduced the proportion of cancer cells detected ( P < 0.001). The accuracy rate based on all the collected specimens was 90%. There were no EUS-FNA-related adverse events. CONCLUSION Pancreatic cancer cells may adhere to the puncture needle's external surface after EUS-FNA. Wiping the needle with alcohol swabs after each puncture effectively removes residual cancer cells.
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- Pathology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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Nassoiy S, Christopher W, Marcus R, Keller J, Weiss J, Chang SC, Essner R, Foshag L, Fischer T, Goldfarb M. Evolving management of early stage pancreatic adenocarcinoma in older patients. Am J Surg 2023; 225:212-219. [PMID: 36058752 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Due to the aging population, the number of older patients diagnosed with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) will continue to rise. STUDY DESIGN Utilizing the NCDB from 2010 to 2016, patients with early stage, clinically node negative PDAC who were ≥70 years old and had a Whipple were identified. Multivariable logistic regressions were used to determine independent factors for R0 resection and NAT. Cox-proportional-hazards regression analyses examined for the impact of NAT on the risk of death. RESULTS Of 5086 patients, 51.7% received upfront surgery + adjuvant therapy (UFS + AT), followed by 29.9% UFS only, and the remainder NAT. NAT significantly improved OS compared to a combined cohort of those that had UFS ± AT. NAT retained its independent survival benefit when compared to only patients that had UFS + AT. CONCLUSION For older patients diagnosed with early stage PDAC, NAT was associated with improved R0 resection rates and a significant survival benefit when compared to the current standard of care.
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- Sean Nassoiy
- Providence St. John's Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Providence St. John's Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Providence St. John's Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Providence St. John's Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Providence St. John's Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Providence St. John's Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Providence St. John's Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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Zhang CY, Liu S, Yang M. Clinical diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer: Markers, molecular mechanisms, and treatment options. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:6827-6845. [PMID: 36632312 PMCID: PMC9827589 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i48.6827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is the third-leading cause of cancer deaths. The overall 5-year survival rate of PC is 9%, and this rate for metastatic PC is below 3%. However, the PC-induced death cases will increase about 2-fold by 2060. Many factors such as genetic and environmental factors and metabolic diseases can drive PC development and progression. The most common type of PC in the clinic is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, comprising approximately 90% of PC cases. Multiple pathogenic processes including but not limited to inflammation, fibrosis, angiogenesis, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and proliferation of cancer stem cells are involved in the initiation and progression of PC. Early diagnosis is essential for curable therapy, for which a combined panel of serum markers is very helpful. Although some mono or combined therapies have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for PC treatment, current therapies have not shown promising outcomes. Fortunately, the development of novel immunotherapies, such as oncolytic viruses-mediated treatments and chimeric antigen receptor-T cells, combined with therapies such as neoadjuvant therapy plus surgery, and advanced delivery systems of immunotherapy will improve therapeutic outcomes and combat drug resistance in PC patients. Herein, the pathogenesis, molecular signaling pathways, diagnostic markers, prognosis, and potential treatments in completed, ongoing, and recruiting clinical trials for PC were reviewed.
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- Chun-Ye Zhang
- Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, United States
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, United States
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Ivey GD, Shoucair S, Delitto DJ, Habib JR, Kinny-Köster B, Shubert CR, Lafaro KJ, Cameron JL, Burns WR, Burkhart RA, Thompson EL, Narang A, Zheng L, Wolfgang CL, He J. Postoperative Chemotherapy is Associated with Improved Survival in Patients with Node-Positive Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma After Neoadjuvant Therapy. World J Surg 2022; 46:2751-2759. [PMID: 35861852 PMCID: PMC9532378 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06667-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative chemotherapy following pancreatic cancer resection is the standard of care. The utility of postoperative chemotherapy for patients who receive neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) is unclear. METHODS Patients who underwent pancreatectomy after NAT with FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine-based chemotherapy for non-metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (2015-2019) were identified. Patients who received less than 2 months of neoadjuvant chemotherapy or died within 90 days from surgery were excluded. RESULTS A total of 427 patients (resectable, 22.2%; borderline resectable, 37.9%; locally advanced, 39.8%) were identified with the majority (69.3%) receiving neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX. Median duration of NAT was 4.1 months. Following resection, postoperative chemotherapy was associated with an improved median overall survival (OS) (28.7 vs. 20.4 months, P = 0.006). Risk-adjusted multivariable modeling showed negative nodal status (N0), favorable pathologic response (College of American Pathologists score 0 & 1), and receipt of postoperative chemotherapy to be independent predictors of improved OS. Regimen, duration, and number of cycles of NAT were not significant predictors. Thirty-four percent (60/176) of node-positive and 50.1% (126/251) of node-negative patients did not receive postoperative chemotherapy due to poor functional status, postoperative complications, and patient preference. Among patients with node-positive disease, postoperative chemotherapy was associated with improved median OS (27.2 vs. 10.5 months, P < 0.001). Among node-negative patients, postoperative chemotherapy was not associated with a survival benefit (median OS, 30.9 vs. 36.9 months; P = 0.406). CONCLUSION Although there is no standard NAT regimen for patients with pancreatic cancer, postoperative chemotherapy following NAT and resection appears to be associated with improved OS for patients with node-positive disease.
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- Gabriel D Ivey
- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Stevens L, Brown ZJ, Zeh R, Monsour C, Wells-Di Gregorio S, Santry H, Ejaz AM, Pawlik TM, Cloyd JM. Characterizing the patient experience during neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: A qualitative study. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2022; 14:1175-1186. [PMID: 35949220 PMCID: PMC9244990 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v14.i6.1175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant therapy (NT) has increasingly been utilized for patients with localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). It is the recommended approach for borderline resectable (BR) and locally advanced (LA) cancers and an increasingly utilized option for potentially resectable (PR) disease. Despite its increased use, little research has focused on patient-centered metrics among patients undergoing NT, including patient experiences, preferences, and recommendations. A better understanding of all aspects of the patient experience during NT may identify opportunities to design interventions aimed at improving quality of life; it may also facilitate the completion of NT and receipt of surgery, ultimately optimizing long-term outcomes.
AIM To understand the experience of patients initiating and receiving NT to identify opportunities to improve neoadjuvant cancer care delivery.
METHODS Semi-structured interviews of patients with localized PDAC during NT were conducted to explore their experience initiating and receiving NT. Interviews took place between August 2020 and October 2021. Due to the descriptive nature of the research, questions were open ended. Interviews were conducted over the phone, audio recorded and then transcribed. All interviews were coded by two independent researchers using NVivo 12, iteratively identifying themes until thematic saturation was achieved. An integrative approach to qualitative analysis was used, utilizing both inductive and deductive methods.
RESULTS A total of 12 patients with localized PDAC were interviewed. Patients with BR (n = 7), PR (n = 2), and LA (n = 3) cancers participated in the study. All patients indicated that choosing NT was the doctor’s recommendation, while most reported not being familiar with the concept of NT (n = 11) and that NT was presented as the only option (n = 8). Five themes describing the patient experience emerged: physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, coping mechanisms, access to care, and life factors. The most commonly cited recommendation for improving the experience of NT was improved education before and during NT (n = 7). Patients highlighted the need for more information on the rationale behind choosing NT prior to surgery, the anticipated surgery and its likelihood of surgery occurring after NT, as well as general information prior to starting NT treatment. The need for seeing different members of the healthcare team, including ancillary services was also frequently cited as a recommendation for improving the experience of NT (n = 5).
CONCLUSION This study provides a framework to allow for a better understanding of the PDAC patient experience during NT and highlights opportunities to improve quality and quantity of life outcomes.
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- Lena Stevens
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Center for Palliative Care, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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Schreiber L, Zeh R, Monsour C, Ejaz A, Tsung A, Pawlik TM, Miller E, Noonan A, Krishna SG, Santry H, Cloyd JM. Multi-specialty physician perspectives on barriers and facilitators to the use of neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. HPB (Oxford) 2022; 24:833-840. [PMID: 34764009 PMCID: PMC9035472 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2021.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant therapy (NT) is increasingly utilized for patients with localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Given the importance of completing multimodality therapy, the purpose of this qualitative study was to characterize physician perspectives on barriers and facilitators to delivering NT. METHODS A purposive sample of surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed and coded by 3 independent researchers, iteratively identifying themes until saturation was achieved. RESULTS Participants (n = 27) were heterogeneous in specialty, years of experience, practice setting, gender, and geography. The most commonly cited advantage of NT was the ability to downstage patients. The most commonly cited barriers included lack of access and limited evidence. Patient preference for immediate surgery was frequently cited as a barrier, but most participants felt that patients eventually understood the treatment recommendation after informed discussion. Recommendations to enhance the delivery of NT included improved patient education, communication, and better evidence. CONCLUSION In this qualitative study, indications for, barriers to, and opportunities to improve the delivery of NT for localized PDAC were identified. These results highlight the need for better evidence and protocol standardization for NT as well as methods of improving care coordination, communication, and education to improve patient-centered outcomes.
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- Lena Schreiber
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
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Aaltonen P, Carpén O, Mustonen H, Puolakkainen P, Haglund C, Peltola K, Seppänen H. Long-term nationwide trends in the treatment of and outcomes among pancreatic cancer patients. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2022; 48:1087-1092. [PMID: 34844817 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.11.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Whilst treatment modalities for pancreatic cancer patients have evolved in recent years, their impact on outcomes remains relatively unexamined on a national scale. We aimed to analyse changes in overall survival and trends in surgical and oncological treatments in pancreatic cancer patients diagnosed in the periods 2000 through 2008 and 2009 through 2016 in Finland. We collected data for pancreatic cancer patients diagnosed between 2000 and 2016, gathering data from the Finnish national registries on surgeries, oncological treatments and time of death. Follow-up continued through the end of 2018. We compared patients diagnosed between 2000 and 2008 to those diagnosed between 2009 through 2016. Our study comprised 14 712 pancreatic cancer patients. There was no significant change in the national resection rate (8.1% vs 8.0%, p = 0.690). In radical surgery patients, median survival improved from 20 months (95% confidence interval (CI) 18-22) to 28 months (CI 25-31) (p < 0.001), with 1-year survival ranging from 70% to 81%. In the no-surgery group, median survival slightly improved from 3.1 months (CI 3.0-3.3) to 3.3 months (CI 3.1-3.4) (p < 0.001). The proportion of radical surgery patients receiving preoperative oncological treatment increased from 4% to 13% (p < 0.001) and only postoperative treatment from 25% to 47% (p < 0.001). Whilst the resection rate did not increase, the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients improved, particularly amongst radical surgery patients resulting most likely from the fact that a larger proportion of patients receive more effective oncological treatments.
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- Panu Aaltonen
- Department of Surgery, Translational Cancer Medicine Research Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Medicum, Research Programme in Systems Oncology and HUSLAB, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Surgery, Translational Cancer Medicine Research Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Surgery, Translational Cancer Medicine Research Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Surgery, Translational Cancer Medicine Research Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Comprehensive Cancer Centre, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Surgery, Translational Cancer Medicine Research Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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Rustgi SD, Zylberberg HM, Amin S, Aronson A, Nagula S, DiMaio CJ, Kumta NA, Lucas AL. Use of endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic cancer from 2000 to 2016. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E19-E29. [PMID: 35047331 PMCID: PMC8759943 DOI: 10.1055/a-1608-0856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Pancreatic cancer (PC) is the fourth most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Previous studies have suggested a survival benefit for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), an important tool for diagnosis and staging of PC. This study aims to describe EUS use over time and identify factors associated with EUS use and its impact on survival. Patients and methods This was a retrospective review of the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database linked with Medicare claims. EUS use, clinical and demographic characteristics were evaluated. Chi-squared analysis, Cochran-Armitage test for trend, and logistic regression were used to identify associations between sociodemographic and clinical factors and EUS. Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazard ratios were used for survival analysis. Results EUS use rose during the time period, from 7.4 % of patients in 2000 to 32.4 % in 2015. Patient diversity increased, with a rising share of older, non-White patients with higher Charlson comorbidity scores. Both clinical (receipt of other therapies, PC stage) and nonclinical factors (region of country, year of diagnosis) were associated with receipt of EUS. While EUS was associated with a survival improvement early in the study period, this effect did not persist for PC patients diagnosed in 2012 to 2015 (median survival 3 month ± standard deviation [SD] 9.8 months without vs. 4 months ± SD 8 months with EUS). Conclusions Our data support previous studies, which suggest a survival benefit for EUS when it was infrequently used, but finds that benefit was attenuated as EUS became more widely available.
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- Sheila D. Rustgi
- Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States
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- Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY,Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY,Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY,Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY,Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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Kang JS, Choi YJ, Byun Y, Han Y, Kim JH, Lee JM, Sohn HJ, Kim H, Kwon W, Jang JY. Radiological tumour invasion of splenic artery or vein in patients with pancreatic body or tail adenocarcinoma and effect on recurrence and survival. Br J Surg 2021; 109:105-113. [PMID: 34718433 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Major vessel invasion is an important factor for determining the surgical approach and long-term prognosis for patients with pancreatic head cancer. However, clinical implications of vessel invasion have seldom been reported in pancreatic body or tail cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical relevance of splenic vessel invasion with pancreatic body or tail cancer compared with no invasion and investigate prognostic factors. METHODS This study enrolled patients who underwent upfront distal pancreatectomy from 2005 to 2018. The circular degree of splenic vessel invasion was investigated and categorized into three groups (group 1, no invasion; group 2, 0-180°; group 3, 180° or more). Clinicopathological variables and perioperative and survival outcomes were evaluated, and multivariable Cox proportional analysis was performed to evaluate prognostic factors. RESULTS Among 249 enrolled patients, tumour size was larger in patients with splenic vessel invasion (3.9 versus 2.9 cm, P = 0.001), but the number of metastatic lymph nodes was comparable to that in patients with no vessel invasion (1.7 versus 1.4, P = 0.241). The 5-year overall survival rates differed significantly between the three groups (group 1, 38.4 per cent; group 2, 16.8 per cent; group 3, 9.7 per cent, P < 0.001). Patients with both splenic artery and vein invasion had lower 5-year overall survival rates than those with one vessel (7.5 versus 20.2 per cent, P = 0.021). Cox proportional analysis revealed adjuvant treatment, R0 resection and splenic artery invasion as independent prognostic factors for adverse outcomes in pancreatic body or tail cancer. CONCLUSION Splenic vessel invasion was associated with higher recurrence and lower overall survival in pancreatic body or tail cancers suggesting a need for a neoadjuvant approach.
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- Jae Seung Kang
- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Nurmi AM, Mustonen H, Haglund C, Seppänen H. Changes in CRP and CA19-9 during Preoperative Oncological Therapy Predict Postoperative Survival in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Oncology 2021; 99:686-698. [PMID: 34412062 DOI: 10.1159/000517835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Tumor and systemic inflammatory markers predict survival. This retrospective study aimed to explore the changes in CRP, CA19-9, and other routine laboratory tests during preoperative oncological therapy as prognostic factors in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). METHODS Between 2000 and 2016, 68 borderline resectable PDAC patients received preoperative oncological therapy and underwent subsequent surgery at Helsinki University Hospital, Finland. We investigated changes in CRP, CA19-9, CEA, albumin, leukocytes, bilirubin, and platelets and examined the impact on survival. RESULTS In the multivariate analysis, CRP remaining at ≥3 mg/L after preoperative oncological therapy predicted a poorer postoperative outcome when compared to CRP decreasing to or remaining at <3 mg/L (hazard ratio [HR] 2.766, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.300-5.885, p = 0.008). Furthermore, a CA19-9 decrease >90% during preoperative treatment predicted a favorable postoperative outcome (HR 0.297, 95% CI: 0.124-0.708, p = 0.006). In the Kaplan-Meier analysis, the median survival for patients with CRP remaining at <3 mg/L was longer than among patients with an increased CRP level at ≥3 mg/L (42 months vs. 24 months, p = 0.001). Patients with a CA19-9 decrease >90% or level normalization (to ≤37 kU/L) during preoperative treatment exhibited a median survival of 47 months; those with a 50-90% decrease, 15 months; and those with a <50% decrease, 17 months (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Changes in CRP and CA19-9 during preoperative oncological therapy predict postoperative survival.
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- Anna Maria Nurmi
- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Translational Cancer Medicine Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Translational Cancer Medicine Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Zeeshan MS, Ramzan Z. Current controversies and advances in the management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2021; 13:472-494. [PMID: 34163568 PMCID: PMC8204360 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v13.i6.472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is a lethal disease with a mortality rate that has not significantly improved over decades. This is likely due to several challenges unique to pancreatic cancer. Most patients with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed at a late stage of disease due to the lack of specific symptoms prompting an early investigation. A small subset of patients who are diagnosed at an early stage have a better chance at survival with curative surgical resection, but most patients still succumb to the disease in a few years. The dismal overall prognosis is due to suspected micro-metastasis at an early stage. Due to this reason, there is a recent interest in treating all patients with pancreatic cancers with systemic therapy upfront (including the ones that are surgically resectable). This approach is still not the standard of care due to the lack of robust prospective data available. Recent advancements in treatment regimens of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy have improved the overall short-term survival but the long-term survival still remains poor. Novel approaches in diagnosis and treatment have shown promise in clinical studies but long-term clinical data is lacking. The following manuscript presents an overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, recent advances, novel approaches and controversies in the management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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- Muhammad Shehroz Zeeshan
- Gastrointestinal Section, Department of Medicine, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, TX 76104, United States
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- Gastrointestinal Section, Department of Medicine, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, TX 76104, United States
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Diagnosis of Pancreatic Solid Lesions, Subepithelial Lesions, and Lymph Nodes Using Endoscopic Ultrasound. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10051076. [PMID: 33807558 PMCID: PMC7961381 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10051076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Currently, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has become widely accepted and has considerable advantages over computed tomography (CT) and other imaging modalities, given that it enables echostructure assessment in lesions with <1 cm diameter and permits high resolution imaging. EUS-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA) provides consistent results under ultrasound guidance and has been considered more effective compared to CT- or ultrasound-guided lesion biopsy. Moreover, complication rates, including pancreatitis and bleeding, have been extremely low, with <1% morbidity and mortality rates, thereby suggesting the exceptional overall safety of EUS-TA. The aggressive use of EUS for various lesions has been key in facilitating early diagnosis and therapy. This review summarizes the diagnostic ability of EUS for pancreatic solid lesions, subepithelial lesions, and lymph nodes where it is mainly used. EUS has played an important role in diagnosing these lesions and planning treatment strategies. Future developments in EUS imaging technology, such as producing images close to histopathological findings, are expected to further improve its diagnostic ability. Moreover, tissue acquisition via EUS is expected to be used for precision medicine, which facilitates the selection of an appropriate therapeutic agent by increasing the amount of tissue collected and improving genetic analysis.
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Fujita A, Ryozawa S, Tanisaka Y, Ogawa T, Suzuki M, Katsuda H, Tashima T, Araki R, Mizuide M. Evaluation of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy for preoperative pancreatic solid lesions. Scand J Gastroenterol 2021; 56:188-192. [PMID: 33295211 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2020.1857828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Obtaining an accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and utility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) for preoperative pancreatic solid lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively assessed all patients who underwent endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) or EUS-FNB to evaluate solid pancreatic lesions preoperatively at our center between July 2013 and June 2020. We enrolled 71 patients who underwent EUS-FNA using a 22 G conventional needle (FNA group) and 34 patients who underwent EUS-FNB using a 22 G Franseen needle (FNB group). Overall, 105 patients were analyzed. We employed propensity-matched analysis and adjusted the confounders. RESULTS No procedural adverse events were encountered. Both groups showed no significant differences in the procedure time, technical success rate, and rate of operator changes from trainee to expert. Regarding diagnostic accuracy, the FNB group (88.2%; 30/34) was higher but not significantly different from the FNA group (85.3%; 29/34) (p > .99). Furthermore, the FNB group (median 2, IQR;2-3) had a significantly lower number of punctures than the FNA group (median 3, IQR; 2-4) (p = .01). CONCLUSIONS The FNB needle provides higher diagnostic accuracy and requires significantly fewer punctures than conventional needles even at facilities with no available rapid on-site evaluation. Thus, using the FNB needle can be useful for preoperative pancreatic solid lesions.
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- Akashi Fujita
- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Community Health Science Center, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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Ishido K, Hakamada K, Kimura N, Miura T, Wakiya T. Essential updates 2018/2019: Current topics in the surgical treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2021; 5:7-23. [PMID: 33532676 PMCID: PMC7832965 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is highly malignant. While cancers in other organs have shown clear improvements in 5-year survival, the 5-year survival rate of pancreatic cancer is approximately 10%. Early relapse and metastasis are not uncommon, making it difficult to achieve an acceptable prognosis even after complete surgical resection of the pancreas. Studies have been performed on various treatments to improve the prognosis of PDAC, and multidisciplinary approaches including non-surgical treatments have led to gradual improvement. In the present literature review, we have described the significance of anatomical and biological resectability criteria, the concept of R0 resection in surgical treatment, the feasibility of minimally invasive surgery, the remarkable development of perioperative chemotherapy, the effectiveness of conversion surgery for unresectable PDAC, and ongoing challenges in PDAC treatment. We also provide an essential update on these subjects by focusing on recent trends and topics.
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- Keinosuke Ishido
- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryHirosaki University Graduate School of MedicineHirosakiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryHirosaki University Graduate School of MedicineHirosakiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryHirosaki University Graduate School of MedicineHirosakiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryHirosaki University Graduate School of MedicineHirosakiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryHirosaki University Graduate School of MedicineHirosakiJapan
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Joliat GR, Labgaa I, Gilgien J, Demartines N. Prognostic Impact of Time to Surgery in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Pancreas 2021; 50:104-110. [PMID: 33370031 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Some studies suggested the importance of performing pancreatoduodenectomy expeditiously in resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). This study aimed to assess the prognostic value of time to surgery in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy for PDAC. METHODS All PDAC patients who underwent upfront pancreatoduodenectomy were collected (2000-2015). Diagnosis date was the computed tomography scan date where a suspicious pancreatic head lesion was observed. Survival analyses were performed using Kaplan-Meier method. Cox model was used to find predictive factors of survival. RESULTS A total of 192 patients underwent pancreatoduodenectomy. The median time to surgery was 27 days (interquartile range, 17-40 days). The best dichotomous threshold for 24-month overall survival (OS) was 30 days. The median OS was similar between groups with time to surgery of fewer than 30 days and time to surgery of 30 days or more (25 vs 21 months, P = 0.609). Similar results were found for median recurrence-free survivals (19 vs 15 months, P = 0.561). On Cox regressions, time to surgery was not associated with shorter OS. Only lymph node invasion and adjuvant chemotherapy were independent OS predictors (hazard ratio, 2.610, P = 0.006, and hazard ratio, 2.042, P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Delaying surgery 30 days or more after diagnostic computed tomography scan was not associated with poorer OS and recurrence-free survival. Moreover, time to surgery was not prognostic of OS.
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- Gaëtan-Romain Joliat
- From the Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Linden K, Melillo A, Gaughan J, Obinero C, Kellish A, Wozniak MR, Patel RM, Pandya V, Atabek U, Spitz F, Hong YK. The Role of Neoadjuvant Versus Adjuvant Therapy for Duodenal Adenocarcinoma: A National Cancer Database Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Am Surg 2020; 87:1066-1073. [PMID: 33291951 DOI: 10.1177/0003134820954821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Adjuvant therapy is recommended in duodenal adenocarcinoma (DA), but the role of neoadjuvant therapy remains undefined. We compared the effect of neoadjuvant therapy to adjuvant therapy on overall survival, 30-day, and 90-day mortality following the resection of DA. METHODS A retrospective review of the National Cancer Database was performed on patients with DA who received either adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy in addition to surgical resection. Propensity score matching was done for patient, socioeconomic, and tumor characteristics. Overall survival, 30-day, and 90-day mortality were compared. RESULTS A total of 112 patients were identified; 55 received adjuvant therapy; 57 received neoadjuvant therapy. There was no difference in 30-day (0% vs. 1.75%; P = 1.00), 90-day mortality (1.82% vs. 7.02%; P = .36), nor overall survival (1 yr: 86% vs. 76; 3 yr: 49% vs. 46%; 5 yr: 42% vs. 39%; P = .28). CONCLUSIONS There was no difference in overall survival after propensity score matched analysis.
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- Kimberly Linden
- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 363994Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 363994Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 363994Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 363994Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 363994Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- 363994Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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Drake JA, Stiles ZE, Behrman SW, Glazer ES, Deneve JL, Somer BG, Vanderwalde NA, Dickson PV. The utilization and impact of adjuvant therapy following neoadjuvant therapy and resection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma: does more really matter? HPB (Oxford) 2020; 22:1530-1541. [PMID: 32209323 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2020.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although neoadjuvant therapy is increasingly administered to patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the impact of additional adjuvant therapy (AT) following resection is not well defined. METHODS The National Cancer Database (NCDB) was queried for patients who received neoadjuvant therapy followed by R0 or R1 resection for PDAC. Factors influencing survival, including the receipt of AT were evaluated. RESULTS Of patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy and resection 680 (33.8%) received AT and 1331 (66.2%) did not. For R0 resected patients (n = 1800), lymphovascular invasion (HR 1.24, p = 0.034) and increasing N classification (N1: HR 1.27, p = 0.019; N2: HR 1.51, p = 0.004) were associated with increased risk of death while AT was not associated with improved overall survival (OS) (HR 0.88, p = 0.179). Following R1 resection (n = 211), AT was associated with reduced risk of death (HR 0.57, p = 0.038). Within propensity matched cohorts, median OS for patients receiving and not receiving AT was 32.1 and 30.0 months after R0 resection (p = 0.184), and 23.6 and 20.5 months after R1 resection (p = 0.005). CONCLUSION This analysis demonstrated that AT did not yield OS benefit for patients who had neoadjuvant therapy and R0 resection and a statistically significant, although relatively short, improvement in OS for patients who underwent R1 resection.
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- Justin A Drake
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Medical Oncology, West Cancer Center and Research Institute, 7945 Wolf River Blvd, Germanton, TN 38138, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, West Cancer Center and Research Institute, 7945 Wolf River Blvd, Germanton, TN 38138, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
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Takahashi M, Nojima H, Kuboki S, Horikoshi T, Yokota T, Yoshitomi H, Furukawa K, Takayashiki T, Takano S, Ohtsuka M. Comparing prognostic factors of Glut-1 expression and maximum standardized uptake value by FDG-PET in patients with resectable pancreatic cancer. Pancreatology 2020; 20:1205-1212. [PMID: 32819845 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.07.407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to assess the prognostic values of preoperative maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of primary pancreatic tumors and Glut-1 expression in patients with resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (R-PDAC), and to investigate whether Glut-1 expression is more effective than SUVmax in predicting survival in patients with R-PDAC. METHODS We investigated 101 R-PDAC patients who underwent pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer treatment. SUVmax analyzed through 18F-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT), and Glut-1 expression, were assessed for predicting the prognosis of patients with R-PDAC. RESULTS In patients with R-PDAC, the high SUVmax group (≥4.25) had significantly shorter overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) than the low SUVmax group (<4.25). Surprisingly, Glut-1 expression was not significantly correlated with SUVmax. Moreover, the high Glut-1 expression group, which was related to higher levels of CA 19-9, had significantly shorter OS and DFS than the low Glut-1 expression group. Furthermore, among the high SUVmax group, OS and DFS were significantly shorter in the high Glut-1 expression group. Multivariate analyses revealed that Glut-1 overexpression was an independent prognostic factor in patients with R-PDAC. Glut-1 knockdown also induced cell cycle arrest in PDAC cells in vitro. CONCLUSIONS The study determined that Glut-1 overexpression is a more powerful prognostic factor than SUVmax for predicting OS and higher risk of recurrence in R-PDAC patients. Glut-1 overexpression is also more likely to be associated with malignant activity in PDAC patients.
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- Makoto Takahashi
- Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; Department of Surgery, Teikyo Chiba Medical Center, Chiba, Japan.
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- Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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Kawai M, Hirono S, Okada KI, Miyazawa M, Kitahata Y, Kobayashi R, Ueno M, Hayami S, Yamaue H. Radiographic Splenic Artery Involvement Is a Poor Prognostic Factor in Upfront Surgery for Patients with Resectable Pancreatic Body and Tail Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 28:1521-1532. [PMID: 32705517 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08922-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The prognostic impact of radiographic splenic vessel involvement in pancreatic cancer remains unclear. We evaluate its oncological significance in resectable pancreatic body/tail cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively review 102 cases of resectable pancreatic cancer and 51 of borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (BRPC) who underwent pancreatectomy for pancreatic body/tail cancer. Resectable pancreatic body/tail cancer was classified into one of three categories based on radiographic splenic vessel involvement. RESULTS Among 102 cases of resectable pancreatic cancer, 37 (36.3%), 35 (34.3%), and 30 cases (29.4%) were classified as no splenic vessel involvement (Rnone), splenic vein involvement (RV), and splenic artery involvement (RA), respectively. Disease-free survival (DFS) among patients with Rnone, RV, RA, and BRPC was 58.5, 18.4, 10.8, and 9.2 months, respectively. Patients with RV and RA had significantly poorer DFS than patients with Rnone (P = 0.010, P < 0.001, respectively). Median survival among Rnone, RV, RA, and BRPC was 80.6, 23.4, 15.1, and 21.3 months, respectively. Patients with RV and RA had significantly poorer survival than patients with Rnone (P = 0.001, P < 0.001, respectively) and had short survival similar to that of those with BRPC. Multivariate Cox proportional hazard analysis detected preoperative CA19-9 ≥ 37 IU/L, radiologic splenic vein involvement, radiologic splenic artery involvement, intraoperative bleeding ≥ 500 ml, transfusion, positive washing cytology, and noncompletion of adjuvant therapy as independent prognostic factors. CONCLUSIONS Radiographic splenic artery involvement is a poor prognostic factor in resectable pancreatic body/tail cancer and may have a role in stratification of treatment strategy.
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- Manabu Kawai
- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan.
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Tempero MA, Malafa MP, Chiorean EG, Czito B, Scaife C, Narang AK, Fountzilas C, Wolpin BM, Al-Hawary M, Asbun H, Behrman SW, Benson AB, Binder E, Cardin DB, Cha C, Chung V, Dillhoff M, Dotan E, Ferrone CR, Fisher G, Hardacre J, Hawkins WG, Ko AH, LoConte N, Lowy AM, Moravek C, Nakakura EK, O'Reilly EM, Obando J, Reddy S, Thayer S, Wolff RA, Burns JL, Zuccarino-Catania G. Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Version 1.2019. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2020; 17:202-210. [PMID: 30865919 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2019.0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 62.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The NCCN Guidelines for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma discuss the diagnosis and management of adenocarcinomas of the exocrine pancreas and are intended to assist with clinical decision-making. These NCCN Guidelines Insights discuss important updates to the 2019 version of the guidelines, focusing on postoperative adjuvant treatment of patients with pancreatic cancers.
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- The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
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- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
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- UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Yane K, Kuwatani M, Yoshida M, Goto T, Matsumoto R, Ihara H, Okuda T, Taya Y, Ehira N, Kudo T, Adachi T, Eto K, Onodera M, Sano I, Nojima M, Katanuma A. Non-negligible rate of needle tract seeding after endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration for patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer. Dig Endosc 2020; 32:801-811. [PMID: 31876309 DOI: 10.1111/den.13615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Needle tract seeding after preoperative endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) for pancreatic body and tail cancer has been reported. This study aimed to investigate the long-term outcomes, including the needle tract seeding ratio, of patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic body and tail cancer diagnosed preoperatively by EUS-FNA. METHODS This retrospective, observational cohort study assessed patients from three university hospitals and 11 tertiary referral centers. All patients who underwent distal pancreatectomy for invasive cancer of the pancreatic body and tail between January 2006 and December 2015 were identified and reviewed. Needle tract seeding rate, recurrence-free survival (RFS), and overall survival (OS) were evaluated. RESULTS Of the 301 total patients analyzed, 176 underwent preoperative EUS-FNA (EUS-FNA group) and 125 did not (non-EUS-FNA group). The median follow-up periods of the EUS-FNA group and non-EUS-FNA group were 32.8 and 30.1 months. Six patients (3.4%) in the EUS-FNA group were diagnosed as having needle tract seeding. The 5-year cumulative needle tract seeding rate estimated using Fine and Gray's method was 3.8% (95% CI 1.6-7.8%). The median RFS or OS was not significantly different between the EUS-FNA group and the non-EUS-FNA group (23.7 vs 16.9 months: P = 0.205; 48.0 vs 43.9 months: P = 0.392). CONCLUSION Although preoperative EUS-FNA for pancreatic body and tail cancer has no negative effect on RFS or OS, needle tract seeding after EUS-FNA was observed to have a non-negligible rate. (UMIN000030719).
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- Kei Yane
- Center for Gastroenterology, Teine-Keijinkai Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sapporo Medical University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Asahikawa Medical University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Obihiro Kosei Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tonan Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oji General Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Medical Center, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Japanese Red Cross Kitami Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hakodate Municipal Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Otaru City General Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tomakomai City Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, NTT Medical Center Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kushiro Rosai Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Center for Translational Research, Institute of Medical Science Hospital, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Gastroenterology, Teine-Keijinkai Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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Al Abbas AI, Zenati M, Reiser CJ, Hamad A, Jung JP, Zureikat AH, Zeh HJ, Hogg ME. Serum CA19-9 Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy Predicts Tumor Size Reduction and Survival in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:2007-2014. [PMID: 31898105 PMCID: PMC7996002 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-08156-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The optimal cutoffs for carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) response after neoadjuvant therapy (NT) for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) are not well characterized. This study aimed to analyze the relationship of serum CA19-9 to other markers of response and to identify thresholds correlating to outcomes. METHODS A retrospective review of resected PDAC patients from 2010 to 2017 at an academic tertiary referral center was conducted. RESULTS The analysis enrolled 250 subjects. Normalization and multiple cutoff points for CA19-9 response were assessed. Normalization was not associated with improved survival (35.17 vs. 29.43 months; p = 0.173). Although a response 45% or higher was associated with longer survival (35 vs. 20 months; p = 0.018), a response of 85% or higher was optimal (55.7 vs. 25.97 months; p < 0.0001). A response of 85% or higher remained a strong independent predictor of survival [hazard ratio (HR), 0.47; p = 0.007]. Subjects with a response of 85% or higher had received more NT cycles [3 (range 2-6) vs. 3 (range 2-4) cycles; p = 0.006] and fewer adjuvant cycles [4 (range 3-6) vs. 5 (range 3-6) cycles; p = 0.027]. Reduction in T-size correlated with a drop in CA19-9 and a size reduction of 25% or higher (56.97 vs. 28.17 months; p = 0.016) improved survival. A serum CA19-9 response of 85% or higher was a strong independent predictor of a reduction in T-size of 25% or higher (HR 2.40; p = 0.007). CONCLUSION A CA19-9 response of 85% or higher is the optimal threshold for predicting survival. It is predictive of T-size reduction. Future NT trials should incorporate CA19-9 response as an end point.
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- Amr I Al Abbas
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Andong Medical Group Hospital, Andong-si, Gyeongbuk, Korea
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- Walgreens Building, Department of Surgery 2539, Northsore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Road, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
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Clinical Utility of Histological and Radiological Evaluations of Tumor Necrosis for Predicting Prognosis in Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreas 2020; 49:634-641. [PMID: 32433400 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Tumor necrosis is often found in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Objective histological assessment and adequate radiological detection of necrosis could be used as biomarkers for therapeutic decision. However, standardized clinical utility of necrosis remains unknown. Here, we aimed to determine the prognostic potential of histological and radiological evaluations of necrosis. METHODS We investigated histological necrosis in 221 patients, who underwent surgery for PDAC, and classified its size as small (≤5 mm) or large (>5 mm). We also evaluated poorly enhanced areas on preoperative computed tomography to assess their ability for predicting histological necrosis and postoperative prognosis. RESULTS Tumor necrosis was found in 115 patients (52%) and was related to tumor area, lymph node metastasis, and lymphovascular invasion. Size of necrosis was significantly associated with tumor area, perimeter of necrosis, circularity of necrosis, number of ruptured cancer glands, and presence of collagen bundle (P < 0.05 for all). Both presence of necrosis and their size were strongly correlated to postoperative prognosis. Patients with poorly enhanced areas showed worse prognosis (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Our findings underline the capacity of histological and radiological assessment of tumor necrosis for prognosis prediction in PDAC.
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Paniccia A, Gleisner AL, Zenati MS, Al Abbas AI, Jung JP, Bahary N, Lee KKW, Bartlett D, Hogg ME, Zeh HJ, Zureikat AH. Predictors of Disease Progression or Performance Status Decline in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Therapy for Localized Pancreatic Head Adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:2961-2971. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08257-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Hwang HK, Wada K, Kim HY, Nagakawa Y, Hijikata Y, Kawasaki Y, Nakamura Y, Lee LS, Yoon DS, Lee WJ, Kang CM. A nomogram to preoperatively predict 1-year disease-specific survival in resected pancreatic cancer following neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy. Chin J Cancer Res 2020; 32:105-114. [PMID: 32194310 PMCID: PMC7072019 DOI: 10.21147/j.issn.1000-9604.2020.01.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to develop a nomogram to predict the 1-year survival of patients with pancreatic cancer who underwent pancreatectomy following neoadjuvant treatment with preoperatively detectable clinical parameters. Extended pancreatectomy is necessary to achieve complete tumor removal in borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic cancer. However, it increases postoperative morbidity and mortality rates, and should be balanced with potential benefit of long-term survival. Methods The medical records of patients who underwent pancreatectomy following neoadjuvant treatment from January 2005 to December 2016 at Severance Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Medical records were collected from five international institutions from Japan and Singapore for external validation. Results A total of 113 patients were enrolled. The nomogram for predicting 1-year disease-specific survival was created based on 5 clinically detectable preoperative parameters as follows: age (year), symptom (no/yes), tumor size at initial diagnostic stage (cm), preoperative serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 level after neoadjuvant treatment (<34/≥34 U/mL), and planned surgery [pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) (pylorus-preserving PD)/distal pancreatectomy (DP)/total pancreatectomy]. Model performance was assessed for discrimination and calibration. The calibration plot showed good agreement between actual and predicted survival probabilities; the the Greenwood-Nam-D'Agostino (GND) goodness-of-fit test showed that the model was well calibrated (χ2=8.24, P=0.5099). A total of 84 patients were used for external validation. When correlating actual disease-specific survival and calculated 1-year disease-specific survival, there were significance differences according to the calculated probability of 1-year survival among the three groups (P=0.044). Conclusions The developed nomogram had quite acceptable accuracy and clinical feasibility in the decision-making process for the management of pancreatic cancer.
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- Ho Kyoung Hwang
- Division of HBP Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea.,Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan
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- Biostatistician, Biostatistics Collaboration Unit, Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast, and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo 890-0065, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889, Singapore
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- Division of HBP Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea.,Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Division of HBP Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea.,Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Division of HBP Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea.,Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul 03722, Korea
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Lof S, Korrel M, van Hilst J, Alseidi A, Balzano G, Boggi U, Butturini G, Casadei R, Dokmak S, Edwin B, Falconi M, Keck T, Malleo G, de Pastena M, Tomazic A, Wilmink H, Zerbi A, Besselink MG, Abu Hilal M. Impact of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Resected Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreatic Body or Tail on Surgical and Oncological Outcome: A Propensity-Score Matched Multicenter Study. Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 27:1986-1996. [PMID: 31848815 PMCID: PMC7210228 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-08137-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several studies have suggested a survival benefit of neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in the pancreatic head. Data concerning NAT for PDAC located in pancreatic body or tail are lacking. METHODS Post hoc analysis of an international multicenter retrospective cohort of distal pancreatectomy for PDAC in 34 centers from 11 countries (2007-2015). Patients who underwent resection after NAT were matched (1:1 ratio), using propensity scores based on baseline characteristics, to patients who underwent upfront resection. Median overall survival was compared using the stratified log-rank test. RESULTS Among 1236 patients, 136 (11.0%) received NAT, most frequently FOLFIRINOX (25.7%). In total, 94 patients receiving NAT were matched to 94 patients undergoing upfront resection. NAT was associated with less postoperative major morbidity (Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3a, 10.6% vs. 23.4%, P = 0.020) and pancreatic fistula grade B/C (9.6% vs. 21.3%, P = 0.026). NAT did not improve overall survival [27 (95% CI 14-39) versus 31 months (95% CI 19-42), P = 0.277], as compared with upfront resection. In a sensitivity analysis of 251 patients with radiographic tumor involvement of splenic vessels, NAT (n = 37, 14.7%) was associated with prolonged overall survival [36 (95% CI 18-53) versus 20 months (95% CI 15-24), P = 0.049], as compared with upfront resection. CONCLUSION In this international multicenter cohort study, NAT for resected PDAC in pancreatic body or tail was associated with less morbidity and pancreatic fistula but similar overall survival in comparison with upfront resection. Prospective studies should confirm a survival benefit of NAT in patients with PDAC and splenic vessel involvement.
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- Sanne Lof
- Department of Surgery, Southampton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.,Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Pancreatic Surgery, San Raffaele Hospital IRCCS, Università Vita-Salute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Universitá di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital of Beaujon, Clichy, France
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- Department of Surgery, Oslo University Hospital and Institute for Clinical Medicine, Oslo, Norway
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- Pancreatic Surgery, San Raffaele Hospital IRCCS, Università Vita-Salute, Milan, Italy
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- Clinic for Surgery, UKSH Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Humanitas University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Southampton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK. .,Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy.
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Sugimoto M, Takahashi N, Farnell MB, Smyrk TC, Truty MJ, Nagorney DM, Smoot RL, Chari ST, Carter RE, Kendrick ML. Survival benefit of neoadjuvant therapy in patients with non-metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: A propensity matching and intention-to-treat analysis. J Surg Oncol 2019; 120:976-984. [PMID: 31452208 DOI: 10.1002/jso.25681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Conclusive evidence in favor of neoadjuvant therapy for those with non-metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is still lacking. The objective of this study was to evaluate the survival benefit of neoadjuvant therapy vs upfront surgery for patients with non-metastatic PDAC. METHODS The study involved 565 patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy or upfront surgery as the primary treatment for PDAC. Propensity score matching was performed between the neoadjuvant therapy group (NAT group) and the upfront surgery group (UFS group) using 20 clinical variables at diagnosis. Overall survival and surgical pathology were compared between the two treatment groups on an intent-to-treat basis. RESULTS In the matched cohort, the NAT group (n = 91) had a longer median overall survival than the UFS group (n = 91) (23.1 months vs 18.5 months, P = .043). The rate of patients undergoing surgical resection was lower in the NAT group (58% vs 80%, P = .001). Regarding surgical pathology, the NAT group had smaller tumor size (2.8 cm vs 4.0 cm, P = .001), lower incidence of positive surgical margins (8% vs 30%, P < .002), and less lymph node metastasis (45% vs 78%, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS The strategy of neoadjuvant therapy before surgical resection appears to offer pathologic effect and survival benefit for the patients presenting with non-metastatic PDAC.
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- Motokazu Sugimoto
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Sridhar P, Misir P, Kwak H, deGeus SWL, Drake FT, Cassidy MR, McAneny DA, Tseng JF, Sachs TE. Impact of Race, Insurance Status, and Primary Language on Presentation, Treatment, and Outcomes of Patients with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma at a Safety-Net Hospital. J Am Coll Surg 2019; 229:389-396. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Rangarajan K, Pucher PH, Armstrong T, Bateman A, Hamady ZZR. Systemic neoadjuvant chemotherapy in modern pancreatic cancer treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2019; 101:453-462. [PMID: 31304767 PMCID: PMC6667953 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2019.0060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma remains a disease with a poor prognosis despite advances in surgery and systemic therapies. Neoadjuvant therapy strategies are a promising alternative to adjuvant chemotherapy. However, their role remains controversial. This meta-analysis aims to clarify the benefits of neoadjuvant therapy in resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. METHODS Eligible studies were identified from MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library. Studies comparing neoadjuvant therapy with a surgery first approach (with or without adjuvant therapy) in resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma were included. The primary outcome assessed was overall survival. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed, together with pooling of unadjusted Kaplan-Meier curve data. RESULTS A total of 533 studies were identified that analysed the effect of neoadjuvant therapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Twenty-seven studies were included in the final data synthesis. Meta-analysis suggested beneficial effects of neoadjuvant therapy with prolonged survival compared with a surgery-first approach, (hazard ratio 0.72, 95% confidence interval 0.69-0.76). In addition, R0 resection rates were significantly higher in patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy (relative risk 0.51, 95% confidence interval 0.47-0.55). Individual patient data analysis suggested that overall survival was better for patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy (P = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS Current evidence suggests that neoadjuvant chemotherapy has a beneficial effect on overall survival in resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in comparison with upfront surgery and adjuvant therapy. Further trials are needed to address the need for practice change.
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- K Rangarajan
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
- Department of Surgery, St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College London, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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Roth S, Springfeld C, Diener MK, Tjaden C, Knebel P, Klaiber U, Michalski CW, Mieth M, Jäger D, Büchler MW, Hackert T. Protocol of a prospective, monocentric phase I/II feasibility study investigating the safety of multimodality treatment with a combination of intraoperative chemotherapy and surgical resection in locally confined or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer: the combiCaRe study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e028696. [PMID: 31434770 PMCID: PMC6707702 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease with an exceptionally poor prognosis. Complete resection of the primary tumour followed by adjuvant chemotherapy is the current standard treatment for patients with resectable disease and the only curative treatment option. However, long-term survival remains rare. Tumour cell dissemination due to manipulation during surgery may increase the rate of future metastases and local recurrence, and perioperative chemotherapy might diminish local, distant and circulating minimal residual disease. Yet, safety and feasibility of systemic chemotherapeutic treatments during pancreatic cancer resection have to be evaluated in a first instance. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a prospective, single-centre phase I/II feasibility study to investigate the safety and tolerability of a combination of intraoperative chemotherapy and surgical resection in pancreatic cancer. Forty patients with locally confined or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, meeting all proposed criteria will be included. Participants will receive 400 mg/m2 calcium folinate over 2 hours and 2000 mg/m2 5-fluorouracil over 48 hours, started on the day before pancreatic surgery and thus continuing during surgery. Participants will be followed until 60 days after surgery. The primary endpoint is the 30-day overall complication rate according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. Secondary endpoints comprise toxicity and treatment associated complications. Patients receiving perioperative chemotherapy will be compared with a propensity score matched contemporary control group of 70 patients with pancreatic cancer receiving the standard treatment. This trial also contains an ancillary translational study to analyse disseminated tumour cells and effects of pharmacological interventions in pancreatic cancer. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION CombiCaRe has been approved by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (reference number 4042787) and the Medical Ethics Committee of Heidelberg University (reference number AFmo-269/2018). The results of this trial will be presented at national and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00015766).
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- Susanne Roth
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Endocrine Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Halle, Halle, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Pancreatic cancer is likely to become the second most frequent cause of cancer-associated mortality within the next decade. Surgical resection with adjuvant systemic chemotherapy currently provides the only chance of long-term survival. However, only 10-20% of patients with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed with localized, surgically resectable disease. The majority of patients present with metastatic disease and are not candidates for surgery, while surgery remains underused even in those with resectable disease owing to historical concerns regarding safety and efficacy. However, advances made over the past decade in the safety and efficacy of surgery have resulted in perioperative mortality of around 3% and 5-year survival approaching 30% after resection and adjuvant chemotherapy. Furthermore, owing to advances in both surgical techniques and systemic chemotherapy, the indications for resection have been extended to include locally advanced tumours. Many aspects of pancreatic cancer surgery, such as the management of postoperative morbidities, sequencing of resection and systemic therapy, and use of neoadjuvant therapy followed by resection for tumours previously considered unresectable, are rapidly evolving. In this Review, we summarize the current status of and new developments in pancreatic cancer surgery, while highlighting the most important research questions for attempts to further optimize outcomes.
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Rustgi SD, Amin S, Yang A, Kim MK, Nagula S, Kumta NA, DiMaio CJ, Boffetta P, Lucas AL. Preoperative Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Is Not Associated With Increased Pancreatic Cancer Mortality. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 17:1580-1586.e4. [PMID: 30529734 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2018.11.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) before surgery for pancreatic cancer has been associated with infectious complications after surgery. Little is known about the effects of preoperative ERCP on the survival of patients with pancreatic cancer. We investigated whether ERCP before surgery affects overall survival, after controlling for confounding factors. METHODS We used Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) and linked Medicare claims data to identify patients older than 65 years with cancer localized to the head of the pancreas, from 2000 through 2011. We used inverse propensity-weighted Cox proportional hazard models to assess the effects of ERCP on the survival of patients who underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer. RESULTS Among 16,670 patients with cancer of the head of the pancreas, 2890 (17.3%) underwent surgical resection; 1864 (64.5%) of these patients received preoperative ERCP. After we adjusted for confounders, we found that patients who received preoperative ERCP did not have an increased risk of death compared with patients who underwent resection alone (hazard ratio, 1.02; 95% CI, 0.96-1.08). CONCLUSIONS Patients with pancreatic cancer who underwent ERCP before surgery did not have an increased risk of death compared with patients who proceeded directly to surgery. Studies are needed to identify subsets of patients who may benefit from this procedure.
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- Sheila D Rustgi
- Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, New York, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, New York, New York
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- Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, New York, New York
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- Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, New York, New York
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- Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, New York; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Henry D Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, New York, New York.
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Wang Z, Jiang J, Qin T, Xiao Y, Han L. EIF5A regulates proliferation and chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer through the sHH signalling pathway. J Cell Mol Med 2019; 23:2678-2688. [PMID: 30761741 PMCID: PMC6433860 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer (PC) has a very poor prognosis and comparatively short survival. Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (EIF5A) promotes cancer metastasis. Here, we exploited the biological role of EIF5A in PC chemoresistance. METHODS Expression of EIF5A was analysed in PC cells and tissues by real-time PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescent. EIF5A expression was specifically suppressed by transfection, and subsequently the alterations of growth behaviour and resistance to anticancer treatment were tested in an orthotopic tumour model. RESULTS The results showed EIF5A was increased in human PC tissues and PC cells. We found EIF5A knockdown reduced the PC proliferation ability in vivo and in vitro. In addition, sonic hedgehog (sHH) signalling pathway may be a downstream of EIF5A in PC cells. Inhibition of EIF5A and sHH signalling pathway could suppress PC cells proliferation and tumour growth. Importantly, EIF5A played an important role in gemcitabine sensitivity for PC. CONCLUSION Taken together, our results revealed that EIF5A regulated the proliferation of PC through the sHH signalling pathway and decreased the Gem sensitivity in PC, which provided a novel therapeutic strategy for PC patients.
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- Zheng Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryFirst Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityXi’anShaanxiChina
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- Department of Medical OncologyShaanxi Provincial People’s HospitalXi’anShaanxiChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryFirst Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityXi’anShaanxiChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryFirst Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityXi’anShaanxiChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryFirst Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityXi’anShaanxiChina
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Bradley A, Van Der Meer R. Neoadjuvant therapy versus upfront surgery for potentially resectable pancreatic cancer: A Markov decision analysis. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0212805. [PMID: 30817807 PMCID: PMC6394923 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Neoadjuvant therapy has emerged as an alternative treatment strategy for potentially resectable pancreatic cancer. In the absence of large randomized controlled trials offering a direct comparison, this study aims to use Markov decision analysis to compare efficacy of traditional surgery first (SF) and neoadjuvant treatment (NAT) pathways for potentially resectable pancreatic cancer. Methods An advanced Markov decision analysis model was constructed to compare SF and NAT pathways for potentially resectable pancreatic cancer. Transition probabilities were calculated from randomized control and Phase II/III trials after comprehensive literature search. Utility outcomes were measured in overall and quality-adjusted life months (QALMs) on an intention-to-treat basis as the primary outcome. Markov cohort analysis of treatment received was the secondary outcome. Model uncertainties were tested with one and two-way deterministic and probabilistic Monte Carlo sensitivity analysis. Results SF gave 23.72 months (18.51 QALMs) versus 20.22 months (16.26 QALMs). Markov Cohort Analysis showed that where all treatment modalities were received NAT gave 35.05 months (29.87 QALMs) versus 30.96 months (24.86QALMs) for R0 resection and 34.08 months (29.87 QALMs) versus 25.85 months (20.72 QALMs) for R1 resection. One-way deterministic sensitivity analysis showed that NAT was superior if the resection rate was greater than 51.04% or below 75.68% in SF pathway. Two-way sensitivity analysis showed that pathway superiority depended on obtaining multimodal treatment in either pathway. Conclusion Whilst NAT is a viable alternative to traditional SF approach, superior pathway selection depends on the individual patient’s likelihood of receiving multimodal treatment in either pathway.
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- Alison Bradley
- Department of Management Science, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- West of Scotland Pancreatic Cancer Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Department of Management Science, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Torgeson A, Tao R, Garrido-Laguna I, Willen B, Dursteler A, Lloyd S. Large database utilization in health outcomes research in pancreatic cancer: an update. J Gastrointest Oncol 2018; 9:996-1004. [PMID: 30603118 PMCID: PMC6286942 DOI: 10.21037/jgo.2018.05.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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We sought to review published aggregate dataset studies on pancreatic cancer in the national and international settings, discuss the advantages and disadvantages these datasets possess, and possible future directions. A combination of Google Scholar, PubMed, and MEDLINE were used with search terms "pancreatic cancer" + "resectable" + "national cancer database", "pancreatic cancer" + "unresectable" + "national cancer database" and more broadly "borderline resectable pancreatic cancer", "locally advanced pancreatic cancer", "unresectable pancreatic cancer", and "resectable pancreatic cancer". Original articles and abstracts from this search were included, including data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, National Cancer Database (NCDB), and SEER-Medicare within the United States (US), as well as international database studies. Multiple database studies have been published regarding the role for radiotherapy in resected pancreatic cancer (n=6), the timing of additional therapy in resectable pancreatic cancer (n=4), and the role for radiotherapy and resection in locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) (n=4). Studies from both SEER and NCDB found a survival benefit to post-operative radiotherapy. In resectable pancreatic cancer, neoadjuvant treatment was found to be superior to adjuvant (NCDB). Chemoradiotherapy was found to be more beneficial than chemotherapy alone in LAPC, and patients who received highly-conformal or stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) had improved survival compared to either conformal radiotherapy or chemotherapy alone. These studies also found that up to 10% of patients underwent resection, with a 90% margin-negative rate, and either one-half to one-third the risk of death of non-surgical patients. Criticism of large datasets includes lack of granularity of performance status, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes-related data compared to properly administered prospective trials, as well as cross-over between treatment arms that cannot be accounted for, and concerns over quality of data represented. The US has witnessed a growing number of comparative effectiveness studies in pancreatic cancer. When taken together, certain themes emerge that are consistent with both single-institution data and clinical trials. These studies have also provided insight into questions not readily answerable by clinical trials. However, they require caution in interpretation.
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- Anna Torgeson
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, USA
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- The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Suzuki S, Shimoda M, Shimazaki J, Maruyama T, Oshiro Y, Nishida K, Sahara Y, Nagakawa Y, Tsuchida A. Predictive Early Recurrence Factors of Preoperative Clinicophysiological Findings in Pancreatic Cancer. Eur Surg Res 2018; 59:329-338. [DOI: 10.1159/000494382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background: We aimed to evaluate the use of preoperative clinicophysiological parameters as predictive risk factors for early recurrence of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) after curative resection. Methods: A total of 260 patients who underwent pancreatic resection for PDAC between 2007 and 2015 were examined retrospectively. We divided the patients into those with early recurrence (within 6 months; group A, n = 52) and those with relapse within ≥6 months or without recurrence (group B, n = 208). Data regarding clinicophysiological parameters were analyzed as predictors of disease-free survival (DFS). These factors were analyzed by χ2 tests on univariate analysis and Cox proportional hazard models on multivariate analyses. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were generated using log-rank tests. Results: Groups A and B had significantly different preoperative carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) levels, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels, and curability. Univariate and multivariate analysis showed that CA19-9 and CEA were independent prognostic factors for early recurrence. Patients with CA19-9 levels > 124.65 U/mL had significantly shorter DFS than those with lower levels, as did patients with CEA levels > 4.45 ng/mL. Conclusions: Our results show that elevated CA19-9 (> 124.65 U/mL) and CEA (> 4.45 ng/mL) were independent predictors of early recurrence after pancreatic resection in PDAC patients.
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Takahashi C, Shridhar R, Huston J, Meredith K. Correlation of tumor size and survival in pancreatic cancer. J Gastrointest Oncol 2018; 9:910-921. [PMID: 30505594 DOI: 10.21037/jgo.2018.08.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Neoadjuvant therapy (NT) for resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAC) continues to be debated. We sought to establish the relationship between pancreatic tumor size, neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT), neoadjuvant chemoradiation (NCRT), and definitive surgery (DS) on survival. Methods Utilizing the National Cancer Database we identified patients with PAC who underwent NT and DS. Patient characteristics and survival were compared with Mann-Whitney U, Pearson's Chi-square, and the Kaplan-Meier method. Multivariable analysis (MVA) was developed to identify predictors of survival. All tests were two-sided and α <0.05 was significant. Results We identified 11,707 patients: 9,722 patients with tumors >2 cm and 1,985 with tumors ≤2 cm. There were 523 patients treated with NCT, 559 treated with NCRT, and 10,625 DS. Patients with tumors >2 cm were more likely to have higher T-stage, P<0.001, positive lymph nodes, P<0.001, poor histologic grade, P<0.001, and R1 resections, P<0.001. The median survival for patients with tumors ≤2 cm was 30.6 months compared to 20.5 months for those whose tumors were >2 cm, P<0.001. In the >2 cm groups the median survival for NCT, NCRT, and DS was 22.9, 25.8 and 21.3 months, P=0.01. MVA revealed that age, Charlson/Deyo score, N-stage, grade, tumor size >2 cm, R0 resection, and NT were predictors of survival. Ninety-day mortality was worse in both the NCT and NCRT compared to DS, P<0.001. Conclusions The size of pancreatic cancer correlates to pathologic stage and overall survival. Tumors >2 and <2 cm benefited from a NT. However, the 90-operative mortality was significantly worse in those patients receiving NT.
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- Caitlin Takahashi
- Department of Surgery, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, Sarasota, FL, USA.,Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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Hashmi A, Kozick Z, Fluck M, Hunsinger MA, Wild J, Arora TK, Shabahang MM, Blansfield JA. Neoadjuvant versus Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A National Cancer Database Analysis. Am Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481808400946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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There is controversy regarding the role of neoadjuvant versus adjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer (PAC). Neoadjuvant therapy has been touted as a method to improve survival in PAC patients. This study's objective is to investigate predictors and potential benefits of neoadjuvant therapy in resectable PAC patients. The National Cancer Data Base was used to retrospectively analyze stage I and II surgically resected PAC patients receiving adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy from 2004 to 2012. A total of 12,983 patients were identified. A significant increase in the rate of neoadjuvant therapy was observed over time with 5 per cent receiving neoadjuvant therapy in 2004 versus 17 per cent in 2012 (P < 0.0001). Multivariate analysis showed that patients were more likely to receive neoadjuvant therapy if they were treated at an academic facility. Private insurance was associated with higher odds of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (P < 0.0001). Pathological outcomes were improved in neoadjuvant patients compared with adjuvant patients on multivariate analysis with neoadjuvant patients having higher rates of negative surgical margins (OR: 1.273, 95% Confidence interval: 1.099–1.474) and negative lymph nodes (OR: 2.852, 95% Confidence interval: 2.547–3.194). Pathological outcomes are improved after neoadjuvant therapy compared with adjuvant therapy, with more patients achieving negative margins and negative lymph nodes. Prospective studies are needed to compare these two treatment modalities in a head to head comparison.
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- Ammar Hashmi
- From the Department of General Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of General Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of General Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of General Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of General Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of General Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of General Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of General Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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Fisher AV, Abbott DE, Venkatesh M, Leverson GE, Campbell-Flohr SA, Ronnekleiv-Kelly SM, Greenberg CC, Winslow ER, Weber SM. The Impact of Hospital Neoadjuvant Therapy Utilization on Survival Outcomes for Pancreatic Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2018; 25:2661-2668. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-018-6650-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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Nurmi A, Mustonen H, Parviainen H, Peltola K, Haglund C, Seppänen H. Neoadjuvant therapy offers longer survival than upfront surgery for poorly differentiated and higher stage pancreatic cancer. Acta Oncol 2018; 57:799-806. [PMID: 29241394 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2017.1415458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer remains controversial. Our aim was to assess differences in survival, disease recurrence and histopathological tumor characteristics between patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy followed by subsequent surgery and patients undergoing upfront surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS Out of 399 consecutive pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients operated at Helsinki University Hospital in 2000-2015, 75 borderline resectable patients were treated with neoadjuvant therapy. Resectable propensity scored patients (n = 150) underwent upfront surgery. Neoadjuvant therapy consisted of folfirinox, single gemcitabine or combined with cisplatin, nab-paclitaxel or capecitabine with or without radiation. Survival was calculated with Kaplan-Meier and compared with the Breslow test. Survival was determined from the start of treatment, being the first day of treatment for patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy and the date of surgery for others. RESULTS Between 2000 and 2015 median disease-specific survival (DSS) [34 vs. 26 months, p = .016] and disease-free survival (DFS) [22 vs. 13 months, p = .001] were longer in patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy than in those undergoing upfront surgery. Survival differences were not significant in the 2000s but were, in turn, among patients treated in the 2010s with better survival for patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy [DSS 35 vs. 26 months, p = .008 and DFS 25 vs. 13 months, p = .001]. Especially patients with poorly differentiated G3 tumors [DSS 30 vs. 11 months, p = .004 and DFS 21 vs. 7 months, p = .001] and higher stage IIB-III [DSS 34 vs. 20 months, p = .006 and DFS 21 vs. 10 months, p = .001] had longer survival when treated with neoadjuvant therapy. CONCLUSIONS PDAC patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy had longer DSS and DFS than those undergoing upfront surgery. Neoadjuvant therapy benefits especially borderline resectable patients with higher stage and poorly differentiated tumors.
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- Anna Nurmi
- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- HUS Medical Imaging Centre, Radiology, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Programs Unit, Translational Cancer Biology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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OPINION STATEMENT Pancreatic cancer surgery is a continuously evolving field. Despite tremendous advances in perioperative outcomes, pancreatic resection is still associated with substantial morbidity, and mortality is not nil. Institutional caseload is a well-established determinant of patient outcomes, and centralization to experienced centers is essential to the safety and oncological appropriateness of the resection. Minimally invasive approaches are increasingly applied for pancreatic resection, even in cancer patients. Nevertheless, the level of evidence in this field remains low. Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy appears potentially beneficial towards some perioperative outcomes, although its oncological results remain incompletely studied. Data regarding perioperative and oncologic outcomes for minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple's resection) is even less mature, but suggest that similar results as the open approach can be achieved in selected, high-volume centers. Conversely, its indiscriminate adoption by inexperienced surgeons and institutions has potential deleterious effects given its steep learning curve. Newer neoadjuvant treatment protocols display enhanced ability to downstage advanced tumors, increasing candidates for potentially curative surgery. Conversely, putative benefits of neoadjuvant treatment in patients with technically resectable tumors have not been reliably demonstrated and its optimal indications remain highly controversial.
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- Laura Maggino
- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology-The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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