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Sirakaya F, Calik Kutukcu E, Onur MR, Dikmen E, Kumbasar U, Uysal S, Dogan R. The Effects of Various Approaches to Lobectomies on Respiratory Muscle Strength, Diaphragm Thickness, and Exercise Capacity in Lung Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:5738-5747. [PMID: 38679681 PMCID: PMC11300537 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15312-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND The most common surgery for non-small cell lung cancer is lobectomy, which can be performed through either thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Insufficient research has examined respiratory muscle function and exercise capacity in lobectomy performed using conventional thoracotomy (CT), muscle-sparing thoracotomy (MST), or VATS. This study aimed to assess and compare respiratory muscle strength, diaphragm thickness, and exercise capacity in lobectomy using CT, MST, and VATS. METHODS The primary outcomes were changes in respiratory muscle strength, diaphragm thickness, and exercise capacity. Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) were recorded for respiratory muscle strength. The 6-min walk test (6MWT) was used to assess functional exercise capacity. Diaphragm thickness was measured using B-mode ultrasound. RESULTS The study included 42 individuals with lung cancer who underwent lobectomy via CT (n = 14), MST (n = 14), or VATS (n = 14). Assessments were performed on the day before surgery and on postoperative day 20 (range 17-25 days). The decrease in MIP (p < 0.001), MEP (p = 0.003), 6MWT (p < 0.001) values were lower in the VATS group than in the CT group. The decrease in 6MWT distance was lower in the MST group than in the CT group (p = 0.012). No significant differences were found among the groups in terms of diaphragmatic muscle thickness (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The VATS technique appears superior to the CT technique in terms of preserving respiratory muscle strength and functional exercise capacity. Thoracic surgeons should refer patients to physiotherapists before lobectomy, especially patients undergoing CT. If lobectomy with VATS will be technically difficult, MST may be an option preferable to CT because of its impact on exercise capacity.
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- Funda Sirakaya
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Wang P, Fu YH, Qi HF, He P, Wang HF, Li C, Liu XC. Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of robot-assisted and video assisted thoracic surgery for early non-small cell lung cancer: A meta-analysis. Technol Health Care 2024; 32:511-523. [PMID: 37483035 PMCID: PMC10977398 DOI: 10.3233/thc-230201] [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: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Radical resection of lung cancer and chemotherapy are the main methods for the treatment of early lung cancer, but surgical treatment is still the key and preferred method. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) and video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS The clinical cohort studies on the comparison of the effects of RATS and VATS in the treatment of NSCLC published in Web of Science, PubMed, The National Library of Medicine (NLM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang database from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2022 were searched. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data, such as operation time, intraoperative conversion rate, intraoperative blood loss, number of lymph nodes dissected, and evaluated the quality of the included literature based on the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). RevMan 5.3 software was used for Meat analysis. RESULTS A total of 18 articles and 21,802 subjects were included. The results of the meta-analysis showed that the intraoperative blood loss of RATS was significantly less than that of VAS, and the difference was statistically significant [MD =-38.43 (95% CI: -57.71, -19.15, P< 0.001)]. Compared with VATS, the number of lymph nodes dissected in RATS was significantly higher [MD = 2.61 (95% CI: 0.47, 4.76, P= 0.02)]. The rate of conversion to thoracotomy in RATS was lower, and the difference was statistically significant [OR = 0.59 (95% CI: 0.50, 0.70, P< 0.001)]. There was no significant difference between RATS and VATS in operation time [MD =-9.34 (95% CI: -28.72, 10.04, P= 0.34)], postoperative thoracic drainage time [MD =-0.08 (95% CI: -0.42, 0.26, P= 0.64)], postoperative hospital stay [MD =-0.05 (95% CI: -0.19, 0.08, P= 0.42)], postoperative mortality [OR = 0.88 (95% CI: 0.56, 1.36, P= 0.56)] and postoperative complications [OR = 1.03 (95% CI: 0.93, 1.13, P= 0.57)]. CONCLUSION Compared with VATS, the number of lymph nodes dissected in RATS was significantly more, and the removal of lesions and lymph nodes was more thorough and accurate. More flexible and precise operation avoids the injury of important blood vessels during operation, effectively reduces the amount of blood loss during operation, shortens the indwelling time of thoracic drainage tube, and is conducive to postoperative rehabilitation of patients.
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- Pu Wang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The 82nd Group Military Hospital of PLA, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Baoding Children’s Hospital, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The 82nd Group Military Hospital of PLA, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The 82nd Group Military Hospital of PLA, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The 82nd Group Military Hospital of PLA, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The 82nd Group Military Hospital of PLA, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The 82nd Group Military Hospital of PLA, Baoding, Hebei, China
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Xu Y, Luo J, Ge Q, Cong Z, Jiang Z, Diao Y, Huang H, Wei W, Shen Y. Safety and feasibility of a novel chest tube placement in uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. Thorac Cancer 2023; 14:2648-2656. [PMID: 37491972 PMCID: PMC10493483 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.15049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The type and placement of chest tube for patients undergoing uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy remains controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a novel technique in which a pigtail catheter was used alone as the chest tube and placed near the incision for chest drainage after uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy and extended lymphadenectomy. METHODS A total of 217 patients undergoing uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy were retrospectively reviewed and divided into two groups. In group A, a 12-Fr pigtail catheter with several side ports was placed next to the uniportal wound. In group B, a conventional 20-Fr chest tube was placed through the uniportal wound itself. Postoperative complications related to chest tube placement and patients' subjective satisfaction were compared between the two groups. Postoperative pain management effect and other clinical outcomes such as duration of chest drainage and postoperative stay were also compared. RESULTS There were 112 patients in group A and 105 patients in group B. A significantly lower incidence of wound complications was found in group A postoperatively (p = 0.034). The pain score on coughing in group A was significantly lower than that in group B on postoperative day two (POD2) (p = 0.021). There was no significant difference of other clinical outcomes such as duration of chest drainage and postoperative stay as well as major complications between the two groups. CONCLUSION Placing a 12-Fr pigtail catheter alone next to the uniportal wound for chest drainage might be effective and safe after uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy and extended lymphadenectomy.
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- Yang Xu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of MedicineSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalBengbu Medical CollegeNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of MedicineSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalBengbu Medical CollegeNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of MedicineSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalBengbu Medical CollegeNanjingChina
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Generating Rare Surgical Events Using CycleGAN: Addressing Lack of Data for Artificial Intelligence Event Recognition. J Surg Res 2023; 283:594-605. [PMID: 36442259 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown promise in facilitating surgical video review through automatic recognition of surgical activities/events. There are few public video data sources that demonstrate critical yet rare events which are insufficient to train AI for reliable video event recognition. We suggest that a generative AI algorithm can create artificial massive bleeding images for minimally invasive lobectomy that can be used to augment the current lack of data in this field. MATERIALS AND METHODS A generative adversarial network (GAN) algorithm was used (CycleGAN) to generate artificial massive bleeding event images. To train CycleGAN, six videos of minimally invasive lobectomies were utilized from which 1819 frames of nonbleeding instances and 3178 frames of massive bleeding instances were used. RESULTS The performance of the CycleGAN algorithm was tested on a new video that was not used during the training process. The trained CycleGAN was able to alter the laparoscopic lobectomy images according to their corresponding massive bleeding images, where the contents of the original images were preserved (e.g., location of tools in the scene) and the style of each image is changed to massive bleeding (i.e., blood automatically added to appropriate locations on the images). CONCLUSIONS The result could suggest a promising approach to supplement the lack of data for the rare massive bleeding event that can occur during minimally invasive lobectomy. Future work could be dedicated to developing AI algorithms to identify surgical strategies and actions that potentially lead to massive bleeding and warn surgeons prior to this event occurrence.
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Yang L, Huang X, Cui Y, Xiao Y, Zhao X, Xu J. Combined Programmed Intermittent Bolus Infusion With Continuous Infusion for the Thoracic Paravertebral Block in Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, and Double-blinded Study. Clin J Pain 2022; 38:410-417. [PMID: 35442613 PMCID: PMC9076251 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000001037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Continuous thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) connected with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump is an effective modality to reduce postoperative pain following thoracic surgery. For the PCA settings, the programmed intermittent bolus infusion (PIBI) and continuous infusion (CI) are commonly practiced. However, the comparative effectiveness between the 2 approaches has been inconsistent. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore the optimal PCA settings to treat postthoracotomy pain by combing PIBI and CI together. METHODS All enrolled patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery accepted ultrasound-guided TPVB catheterization before the surgery and then were randomly allocated in to 3 groups depending on different settings of the PCA pump connecting to the TPVB catheter: the PIBI+CI, PIBI, and CI groups. Numerical Rating Scales were evaluated for each patient at T1 (1 h after extubation), T2 (12 h after the surgery), T3 (24 h after the surgery), T4 (36 h after the surgery), and T5 (48 h after the surgery). Besides, the consumptions of PCA ropivacaine, the number of blocked dermatomes at T3, and the requirement for extra dezocine for pain relief among the 3 groups were also compared. RESULTS First, the Numerical Rating Scale scores in the PIBI+CI group were lower than the CI group at T2 and T3 (P<0.05) when patients were at rest and were also lower than the CI group at T2, T3, and T4 (P<0.01) and the PIBI group at T3 when patients were coughing (P<0.01). Second, the 2-day cumulative dosage of PCA in the PIBI+CI group was lower than both the CI and PIBI groups (P<0.01). Third, the number of blocked dermatomes in the PIBI and PIBI+CI groups were comparable and were both wider than the CI group at T3 (P<0.01). Finally, a smaller proportion (not statistically significant) of patients in the PIBI+CI group (5.26%, 2/38) had required dezocine for pain relief when compared with the PIBI group (19.44%, 7/36) and the CI group (15.79%, 6/38). CONCLUSIONS The combination of PIBI and CI provides superior analgesic modality to either PIBI or CI alone in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. Therefore, it should be advocated to improve the management of postoperative pain, clinical outcomes, and ultimately patient satisfaction.
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- Lin Yang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
- Hunan Province Center for Clinical Anesthesia and Anesthesiology, Research Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
- Hunan Province Center for Clinical Anesthesia and Anesthesiology, Research Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
- Hunan Province Center for Clinical Anesthesia and Anesthesiology, Research Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
- Hunan Province Center for Clinical Anesthesia and Anesthesiology, Research Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
- Hunan Province Center for Clinical Anesthesia and Anesthesiology, Research Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province
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Acar K, Ersöz H. Comparison of Three Different Surgical Techniques in Patients Undergoing VATS and Open Thoracotomy. J Perianesth Nurs 2022; 37:479-484. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2021.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Lang Z, Wu Y, Bao M. Coagulation Status and Surgical Approach as Predictors of Postoperative Anemia in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A Retrospective Study. Front Surg 2021; 8:744810. [PMID: 34621782 PMCID: PMC8490746 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.744810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective: Postoperative anemia is a common complication after a major surgery. Our study aims to identify factors that are associated with higher risk of developing postoperative anemia after thoracic surgery. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 465 patients who underwent pulmonary surgery in 2017 in Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, China. Of them, 191 patients underwent standard open thoracotomy (OT), and 274 patients underwent video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). A total of 350 patients were diagnosed with postoperative anemia, and 115 patients did not have anemia. Multiple logistic regression was used to compute odds ratios for predicting preoperative anemia. Results: Postoperative anemia was associated with significantly lower weight (p < 0.001) and height (p = 0.022) of the patients, as well as higher prothrombin time (PT), and international normalized ratio (INR) (p = 0.012). Open thoracotomy resulted in a 1.2-fold increase in the incidence of postoperative anemia compared to VATS (p = 0.002). Multiple logistic regression analysis identified INR [OR (95% CI) 24.46 (2.05–292.27; p = 0.012] and surgical approach [OR (95% CI) 0.48 (0.31–0.74); p < 0.001] as predictors of postoperative anemia and postoperative drop in hemoglobin (Hb). Conclusion: Postoperative coagulation status and surgical approach are statistically significant predictors of postoperative anemia in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. International normalized ratio and surgical approach are specifically associated with Hb drop immediately after the surgery.
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- Zhongping Lang
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Yildirim K, Sertcakacilar G, Hergunsel GO. Comparison of the Results of Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Modified Pectoral Nerve Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 36:489-496. [PMID: 34538742 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Kubra Yildirim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Bayburt State Hospital, Bayburt, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Analgesic effect of intercostal nerve block given preventively or at the end of operation in video-assisted thoracic surgery: a randomized clinical trial. Braz J Anesthesiol 2021; 72:574-578. [PMID: 34324930 PMCID: PMC9515672 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the analgesic effect of intercostal nerve block (INB) with ropivacaine when given preventively or at the end of the operation in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). METHODS A total of 50 patients undergoing VATS were randomly divided into two groups. The patients in the preventive analgesia group (PR group) were given INB with ropivacaine before the intrathoracic manipulation combined with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). The patients in the post-procedural block group (PO group) were administered INB with ropivacaine at the end of the operation combined with PCA. To evaluate the analgesic effect, postoperative pain was assessed with the visual analogue scale (VAS) at rest and Prince Henry Pain Scale (PHPS) scale at 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours after surgery. RESULTS At 6 h and 12 h post-surgery, the VAS at rest and PHPS scores in the PR group were significantly lower than those in the PO group. There were no significant differences in pain scores between two groups at 24, 48, and 72 hours post-surgery. CONCLUSION In patients undergoing VATS, preventive INB with ropivacaine provided a significantly better analgesic effect in the early postoperative period (at least through 12 h post-surgery) than did INB given at the end of surgery.
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Swathi KB, Kamal M, Kumar M, Kumar R, Chhabra S, Bhatia P. Comparison of analgesic efficacy of the conventional approach and mid-transverse process to pleura approach of the paravertebral block in video-assisted thoracoscopy surgeries: A randomised controlled trial. Indian J Anaesth 2021; 65:512-518. [PMID: 34321681 PMCID: PMC8312384 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_64_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and Aims The paravertebral block (PVB) is an effective alternative to thoracic epidural analgesia for post-operative analgesia in thoracic surgeries. Despite the use of ultrasound in PVB, the search for a safer approach continues. This study was conducted to compare the analgesic efficacy of conventional and mid-transverse process to the pleura (MTP) approach of the PVB. Methods Forty patients aged between 18-60 years, posted for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, were enroled for this study. Patients were randomised into two groups using a random number table, and group allocation was done by the sealed opaque envelope method. One group received PVB by conventional approach (group CP). In contrast, patients in the other group (group MP) received PVB by the mid-transverse process to pleura (MTP) approach before induction of general anaesthesia under ultrasound guidance. The study's primary aim was to compare analgesic consumption in the first 24 hours. Secondary aims were comparing the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, block performance time, dermatomal spread, haemodynamic parameters such as heart rate (HR), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), patient satisfaction scores, and complications observed. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 23. Results Demographic parameters, block performance time, and dermatomal distribution were comparable in both groups. We did not find any statistical difference in the analgesic consumption in the first 24 hours (P = 0.38), VAS at rest or on movement, complication rates, and patient satisfaction scores between the groups. Conclusion The MTP approach of the PVB is as effective as the conventional thoracic paravertebral approach for post-operative analgesia in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries.
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- K B Swathi
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Wang K, Zhong J, Liu Q, Lin P, Fu J. A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Thoracolaparoscopic vs Open McKeown's Esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 113:473-481. [PMID: 33621558 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The effectiveness and survival benefit of minimally invasive esophagectomy compared to open esophagectomy (OE) remain controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and oncologic outcomes of McKeown's total minimally invasive esophagectomy (tMIE) and McKeown's OE in the treatment of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. METHODS A series of 917 consecutive patients (306 OE and 611 tMIE) who underwent McKeown's esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center from January 2011 to December 2016 were evaluated. We performed propensity matching between the tMIE and OE groups on the basis of estimated propensity scores for each patient. RESULTS After propensity-matched analysis, 288 patients were selected from each group. The rate of postoperative complications, such as pneumonia, respiratory insufficiency, cervical anastomotic leakage, and wound infection, in the OE group was significantly higher than that in the tMIE group. Intraoperative blood loss and operative duration were not significantly different between the matched groups, whereas the tMIE group had a shorter length of intensive care unit stay and postoperative hospital stay than the OE group. The R0 resection rate and the number of lymph nodes harvested were not significantly different between groups. There was no significant difference in median overall survival between the 2 groups after matching. CONCLUSIONS McKeown's tMIE was shown to be a safe and effective procedure with long-term survival comparable to that of OE for the patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
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- Kexi Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, China; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou City, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, China; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou City, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, China; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou City, China; Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Guangzhou City, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, China; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou City, China; Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Guangzhou City, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou City, China; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou City, China; Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Institute, Guangzhou City, China.
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Short-Term Impact of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery on Lung Function, Physical Function, and Quality of Life. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9020136. [PMID: 33535433 PMCID: PMC7912715 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9020136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been increasingly used as an approach for lung lobectomy. However, the recovery of respiratory and physical function may be insufficient at discharge because the average length of hospital stay is decreasing after surgery. In this study, we investigated the changes in physical function, lung function, and quality of life (QOL) of lung cancer patients after VATS, and factors for QOL were also evaluated. Methods: The subjects of this study were 41 consecutive patients who underwent video-assisted lung lobectomy for lung cancer. Rehabilitation was performed both before and after surgery. Lung function testing, physical function testing (timed up and go test (TUG) and the 30-s chair-stand test (CS-30)), and QOL (EORTC QLQ-C30) were measured before and 1 week after surgery. Results: Postoperative VC recovered to 76.3% ± 15.6% 1 week after surgery. TUG, CS-30, and QOL were significantly worse after surgery (p < 0.05). Lung function and physical function were found to affect QOL. Postoperative complications included pneumonia in 1 patient. There were no patients who discontinued rehabilitation. Conclusion: Our rehabilitation program was safe and useful for patients after VATS.
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De Cassai A, Boscolo A, Zarantonello F, Piasentini E, Di Gregorio G, Munari M, Persona P, Zampirollo S, Zatta M, Navalesi P. Serratus anterior plane block for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38:106-114. [PMID: 32833856 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The serratus anterior plane block (SAPb) is a promising interfascial plane technique able to provide profound thoracic analgesia. As only a few studies with quite small patient samples are presently available, the analgesic efficacy of adding SAPb to general anaesthesia in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), compared with general anaesthesia only, remains unclear. OBJECTIVES Our primary aim was to assess the analgesic efficacy of SAPb for VATS peri-operative pain control. The secondary aims were to evaluate differences in postoperative opioid use, intra-operative hypotension, postoperative side-effects and complications, time to chest tube removal, length of hospital stay. DESIGN Systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with meta-analyses.DATA SOURCES PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and the Cochrane Library, searched up to 6 December 2019.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA RCTs including adult patients undergoing VATS who received single shot SAPb (cases), compared with general anaesthesia (controls). RESULTS Seven RCTs, with a total of 489 patients were included. SAPb reduced pain scores peri-operatively, compared with controls: 6 h [mean difference -1.86, 95% confidence interval (CI) -2.35 to -1.37, P < 0.001]; 12 h (mean difference -1.45, 95% CI -1.66 to -1.25, P < 0.001); 24 h (mean difference -0.98, 95% CI -1.40 to -0.56, P < 0.001). SAPb also reduced the use of postoperative opioids (mean difference: -4.81 mg of intravenous morphine equivalent, 95% CI -8.41 to -1.22, P < 0.03) and decreased the incidence of nausea and vomiting (risk ratio 0.53, 95% CI 0.36 to 0.79, P < 0.002). CONCLUSION Compared with general anaesthesia only and if no other locoregional techniques are used, SAPb significantly reduces postoperative pain and nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing VATS. Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation rating are, nonetheless, quite low, due to high heterogeneity. Well designed and properly powered RCTs are necessary to confirm these preliminary findings.
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- Alessandro De Cassai
- From the UOC Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padua (ADC, AB, FZ, EP, GDG, MM, PP) and UOC Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy (SZ, MZ, PN)
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Xu Y, Li XK, Zhou H, Cong ZZ, Wu WJ, Qiang Y, Shen Y. Paravertebral block with modified catheter under surgeon's direct vision after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:4115-4125. [PMID: 32944323 PMCID: PMC7475592 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-20-1068b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background Paravertebral block (PVB) conducted by epidural catheter is a prevalent pain management for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of paravertebral block with a modified PVB (MPVB) catheter under surgeon’s direct vision after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. Methods Three hundred fifty-six patients undergoing VATS lobectomy were retrospectively reviewed and divided into two groups consecutively according to the catheter applied in PVB procedure (PVB group and MPVB group). In the MPVB group, a modified catheter with a flexible forepart and more apertures distributing along the forepart than the conventional epidural catheter was introduced. An infusion pump containing of 150 mL mixture was connected to the catheter to provide sustained regional analgesia. Intramuscular dezocine 10 mg was administered as a rescue medication when necessary. Postoperative pain management effect was assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) at rest and on coughing. Spirometry values and blood gas analysis were monitored and recorded for the first 3 postoperative days (PODs). Analgesia-related adverse events, characteristics of PVB procedure and postoperative major complication were also compared between the two groups. Results There were 172 patients who received PVB with conventional epidural catheter in the PVB group, and 184 patients were performed PVB with modified paravertebral catheter in the MPVB group. Significantly lower pain score at rest was found in MPVB group at 24 h postoperatively (P=0.006). The pain score on coughing in MPVB group was significantly lower than that in PVB group at 12 and 24 h postoperatively (P=0.037 and P<0.001, respectively). Patients needing for rescue medication was significantly lower in the MPVB group (P=0.028). The incidence of pleural perforation was lower in the MPVB group (P=0.020). Postoperative spirometry values revealed comparable pulmonary function between the two groups, and arterial blood gas analysis showed a normal range of pH and PaCO2 in both groups. There was no significant difference of analgesia-related adverse events as well as major complications between the two groups. Conclusions PVB with modified catheter under surgeon’s direct vision was effective and safe after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy.
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- Yang Xu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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The Impact of an Interventional Pulmonary Program on Nontherapeutic Lung Resections. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2020; 26:287-289. [PMID: 30958395 DOI: 10.1097/lbr.0000000000000592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary resection can concurrently diagnose and treat known or suspected lung cancer, but is not without risk. Benign resection rates range widely (9% to 40%). We evaluated the impact of an Interventional Pulmonology (IP) program and dedicated Pulmonary Nodule Clinic on surgical benign resection rates at a single institution. METHODS An IP program was initiated in August 2010 that offered advanced diagnostic techniques and a dedicated Pulmonary Nodule Clinic was opened in August 2013. We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent resection for known or suspected lung cancer between 2005 and 2015 at our tertiary referral hospital. Demographics, preoperative tissue diagnoses, surgical procedure, final pathology, and staging were collected. Quarterly benign resection rates were calculated and plotted on a statistical quality control chart (P-Chart) to determine the impact of the IP program and Pulmonary Nodule Clinic on benign resection rates over time. RESULTS Of 1112 resections, 209 (19%) were benign. Variation in quarterly benign resection rates decreased after introduction of the IP program in 2010, and a significant (P<0.05) sustained decrease in the quarterly benign resection rate occurred after introduction of the pulmonary nodule clinic in 2013 to a new baseline of 12% compared with 24% before 2010. After introduction of the IP program, mean quarterly preoperative tissue diagnostic rates increased from 45% to 58% (P<0.01). CONCLUSION Integration of an IP program employing advanced diagnostic bronchoscopic techniques has improved preoperative diagnostic rates of suspicious pulmonary nodules and in combination with a pulmonary nodule clinic has resulted in fewer benign resections.
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Gao Z, Xiao Y, Wang Q, Li Y. Comparison of dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone as adjuvant for ropivacaine in ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy surgery: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2019; 7:668. [PMID: 31930069 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.10.74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Background Adding an adjuvant, such as dexmedetomidine or dexamethasone, to a nerve block improves its quality and reduces perioperative opioid consumption. We aimed to compare the effect of dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone as an adjuvant for the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) to control postoperative pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy surgery (VATLS). Methods Ninety patients, aged 20-65 years who were scheduled to undergo VATLS were enrolled in this trial. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score changes at various time points [waking up in post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72 h after surgery], duration of sensory block, first request to use the patient controlled analgesia (PCA) device, total PCA use, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), rate of rescue analgesia use, and post-surgical hospital stay were recorded. Results VAS score was lower in the ropivacaine with dexmedetomidine (RM) group at wake up and at postoperative 2, 4, 12, and 24 h. The median duration of sensory blockade was significantly longer in the RM group (P=0.001). First request to use the PCA machine in the RM group was prolonged significantly compared with that in the ropivacaine alone (R) group and ropivacaine with dexamethasone (RS) group (P<0.001). Total PCA use, post-surgical hospital stay, and rate of rescue analgesia use in The RM group were reduced significantly compared with those in the R and RS groups. Conclusions Using dexmedetomidine (1 µg/kg), instead of dexamethasone (10 mg), as an adjuvant of ESPB with ropivacaine, prolonged sensory block duration, provided effective acute pain control, and required lesser rescue analgesia and shorter hospital stays.
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- Zhixin Gao
- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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Alberts L, Wolff HB, Kastelijn EA, Lagerwaard FJ, Hofman FN, Sharouni SYE, Schramel FMNH, Coupe VMH. Patient-reported Outcomes After the Treatment of Early Stage Non-small-cell Lung Cancer With Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Compared With Surgery. Clin Lung Cancer 2019; 20:370-377.e3. [PMID: 31182416 DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION As there is increasing evidence for comparable survival after either stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) or surgery for patients with stage I non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), treatment impact on the quality of life (QoL) is essential for well-informed decision-making. Our previous work evaluated health utility between surgery and SBRT in stage I NSCLC. The aim of this secondary analysis is to directly compare QoL in the first year after SBRT and surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS QoL was assessed at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment. Two prospectively collected databases of patients with clinically proven stage I NSCLC, from 2 large hospitals in the Netherlands, were pooled (n = 306; 265 patients were treated with SBRT and 41 patients with surgery). To correct for confounding, propensity scores were calculated, to be selected for surgical treatment. A mixed model analysis was used to study differences in QoL between the 2 treatments. RESULTS The 41 surgical patients were matched to 41 SBRT patients on propensity score with a 1:1 ratio. At baseline, patients in the surgery group report a lower QoL compared with patients in the SBRT group. However, during the first year after treatment, no clinical meaningful differences were observed, except for role functioning, between patients treated using either modality. CONCLUSION This study comparing a matched cohort revealed no clinically significant differences in QoL following either SBRT or surgery for early stage NSCLC. These results support the hypothesis that surgery and SBRT are comparable treatments.
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- Leonie Alberts
- Department of Pulmonology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, NL.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, NL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Vrije University Medical Center, Amsterdam, NL
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, NL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, NL
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, NL
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Kim DH, Oh YJ, Lee JG, Ha D, Chang YJ, Kwak HJ. Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Serratus Plane Block on Postoperative Quality of Recovery and Analgesia After Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Anesth Analg 2019; 126:1353-1361. [PMID: 29324496 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND The optimal regional technique for analgesia and improved quality of recovery after video-assisted thoracic surgery (a procedure associated with considerable postoperative pain) has not been established. The main objective in this study was to compare quality of recovery in patients undergoing serratus plane block (SPB) with either ropivacaine or normal saline on the first postoperative day. Secondary outcomes were analgesic outcomes, including postoperative pain intensity and opioid consumption. METHODS Ninety patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery were randomized to receive ultrasound-guided SPB with 0.4 mL/kg of either 0.375% ropivacaine (SPB group) or normal saline (control group) after anesthetic induction. The primary outcome was the 40-item Quality of Recovery (QoR-40) score at 24 hours after surgery. The QoR-40 questionnaire was completed by patients the day before surgery and on postoperative days 1 and 2. Pain scores, opioid consumption, and adverse events were assessed for 2 days postoperatively. RESULTS Eighty-five patients completed the study: 42 in the SPB group and 43 in the control group. The global QoR-40 scores on both postoperative days 1 and 2 were significantly higher in the SPB group than in the control group (estimated mean difference 8.5, 97.5% confidence interval [CI], 2.1-15.0, and P = .003; 8.5, 97.5% CI, 2.0-15.1, and P = .004, respectively). The overall mean difference between the SPB and control groups was 8.5 (95% CI, 3.3-13.8; P = .002). Pain scores at rest and opioid consumption were significantly lower up to 6 hours after surgery in the SPB group than in the control group. Cumulative opioid consumption was significantly lower up to 24 hours postoperatively in the SPB group. CONCLUSIONS Single-injection SPB with ropivacaine enhanced the quality of recovery for 2 days postoperatively and improved postoperative analgesia during the early postoperative period in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery.
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- Do-Hyeong Kim
- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute
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- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Thoracic Paravertebral Block with Adjuvant Dexmedetomidine in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8030352. [PMID: 30871093 PMCID: PMC6462904 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8030352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Background: The addition of the adjuvant dexmedetomidine to a nerve block improves the quality of the block and reduces perioperative opioid consumption. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant for the thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) in postoperative pain control after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Methods: Sixty-six males, aged 15–40 years, with spontaneous pneumothorax scheduled for VATS wedge resection were enrolled. Following surgery, ultrasound-guided TPVB was performed on the T3 and T5 levels with 30 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine, plus adjuvant dexmedetomidine 50 μg or normal saline. The primary outcome was cumulative fentanyl consumption at 24 h. Pain severity, the requirement for additional rescue analgesics, hemodynamic variations, and side effects were also evaluated. Results: Median postoperative cumulative fentanyl consumption at 24 h was significantly lower in the dexmedetomidine group (122.6 (interquartile range (IQR) 94.5–268.0) μg vs. 348.1 (IQR, 192.8–459.2) μg, p-value = 0.001) with a Hodges–Lehman median difference between groups of 86.2 (95% confidence interval (CI), 4.2–156.4) mg. Coughing numeric rating scale (NRS) was lower in the dexmedetomidine group at postoperative 2, 4, 8, and 24 h. However, resting NRS differed significantly only after 4 h postoperative. Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct in TPVB provided effective pain relief and significantly reduced opioid requirement in VATS.
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Kim MP, Nguyen DT, Meisenbach LM, Graviss EA, Chan EY. Da Vinci Xi robot decreases the number of thoracotomy cases in pulmonary resection. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:145-153. [PMID: 30863583 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.12.59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background Minimally invasive pulmonary resection has been shown to provide superior outcomes compared to open thoracotomy. We sought to determine if adding a robot to a general thoracic surgery practice would decrease the total number of open thoracotomy cases. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) database from 2012-2017. We grouped patients before and after the date of first robot usage with the vascular stapler in pulmonary resections. We analyzed the number of patients who underwent either an elective thoracotomy or were converted to thoracotomy from a planned minimally invasive approach. Results There were 389 patients who underwent pulmonary resection between the two time periods. There were 220 patients (56.6%) from 2012-2015 prior to the first use of the robot with vascular stapler and 169 patients (43.4%) from 2016-2017 after the addition of the robot. During the pre-robot time period, 194 of 220 cases (88.2%) were performed with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) while during the post-robot time period, 118 of 169 cases (69.8%) were performed with the robot. A significantly higher number of patients (41 total, 19%) required a thoracotomy in the pre-robot time period compared to the post-robot time period (8 total, 5%, P<0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that adding a robot to the general thoracic surgery program could decrease up to 75% the odds of having thoracotomy [odds ratio=0.25 (95% CI 0.12-0.55, P<0.001)]. Conclusions The adoption of a robot with a vascular stapler may decrease the number of patients who require a thoracotomy. Potential explanations include an improved ability to perform complex minimally invasive pulmonary resections.
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- Min P Kim
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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Ohnuma H, Sato Y, Hayasaka N, Matsuno T, Fujita C, Sato M, Osuga T, Hirakawa M, Miyanishi K, Sagawa T, Fujikawa K, Ohi M, Okagawa Y, Tsuji Y, Hirayama M, Ito T, Nobuoka T, Takemasa I, Kobune M, Kato J. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with docetaxel, nedaplatin, and fluorouracil for resectable esophageal cancer: A phase II study. Cancer Sci 2018; 109:3554-3563. [PMID: 30137686 PMCID: PMC6215867 DOI: 10.1111/cas.13772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cisplatin plus 5-fluorouracil is regarded as standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in Japan, but the prognosis remains poor. We have previously described how definitive chemoradiotherapy with docetaxel, nedaplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (DNF) led to a very high response rate and promising survival times. We therefore undertook a phase II trial to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of neoadjuvant DNF. The study included patients with clinical stage Ib-III ESCC. Chemotherapy consisted of i.v. docetaxel (30 mg/m2 ) and nedaplatin (50 mg/m2 ) on days 1 and 8, and a continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil (400 mg/m2 /day) on days 1-5 and 8-12, every 3 weeks. After three courses of chemotherapy, esophagectomy was carried out. The primary end-point was the completion rate of the protocol treatment. Twenty-eight patients were enrolled (cStage Ib/II/III, 2/3/23) and all received at least two cycles of chemotherapy. Twenty-five patients underwent surgery, all of whom achieved an R0 resection, leading to a completion rate of 89.3%. The overall response rate was 87.0%. A pathological complete response was confirmed in eight (32.0%) cases. Grade 3/4 adverse events included leukopenia (32.1%), neutropenia (39.3%), febrile neutropenia (10.7%), thrombocytopenia (10.7%), and diarrhea (14.3%), but were manageable. Treatment-related deaths and major surgical complications did not occur. Estimated 2-year progression-free and overall survival rates were 70.4% and 77.2%, respectively. Thus, DNF therapy was well tolerated and deemed feasible, with a strong tumor response in a neoadjuvant setting for ESCC. This trial is registered with the University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN ID: 000014305).
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- Hiroyuki Ohnuma
- Department of Medical OncologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Community Medicine for Gastroenterology and OncologyTokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical SciencesTokushimaJapan
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- Department of Medical OncologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Medical OncologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Medical OncologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Medical OncologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Medical OncologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Medical OncologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Medical OncologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyHokkaido Cancer CenterSapporoJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyHokkaido Cancer CenterSapporoJapan
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- Division of GastroenterologySapporo Kyoritsu Gorinbashi HospitalSapporoJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyTonan HospitalSapporoJapan
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- Department of Medical OncologyTonan HospitalSapporoJapan
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- Department of SurgerySurgical Oncology and ScienceSapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of SurgerySurgical Oncology and ScienceSapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of SurgerySurgical Oncology and ScienceSapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of HematologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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- Department of Medical OncologySapporo Medical University School of MedicineSapporoJapan
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Kim MP. Robotic lobectomy leads to excellent survival in lung cancer patients. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:S3184-S3185. [PMID: 30370108 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.07.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Min P Kim
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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Ding W, Chen Y, Li D, Wang L, Liu H, Wang H, Zeng X. Investigation of single-dose thoracic paravertebral analgesia for postoperative pain control after thoracoscopic lobectomy - A randomized controlled trial. Int J Surg 2018; 57:8-14. [PMID: 30056127 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Thoracoscopic lobectomy is less painful than normal thoracotomy, but pain management is still an issue in the postoperative period. Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is considered as the gold standard for post-thoracotomy pain control, but is associated with numerous risks. METHODS A total of 114 patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy were randomly divided into three groups. Patients in the PVB-R group received a single-dose 0.5% ropivacaine paravertebral block (PVB), combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) after extubation during the 48-h postoperative period; those in the PVB-RD group received a single-dose 0.5% ropivacaine and dexmedetomidine (1 μg/kg) PVB, combined with the same PCIA scheme; and those in the TEA group received intraoperative thoracic epidural anesthesia with 0.5% ropivacaine, and a single dose of epidural morphine (0.03 mg/kg) after extubation combined with the same PCIA scheme. The dose and first time of postoperative analgesia, verbal rating score (VRS), change in catecholamine, cortisol and cytokine levels, change in hemodynamic parameters, and side effects during the postoperative period were recorded. RESULTS Compared to the PVB-R group, the dose of postoperative analgesia and VRS were lower and the first time of postoperative analgesia were longer in the PVB-RD and TEA group. Patients in the PVB-RD group had a lower incidence of side effects compared to those in the TEA group. CONCLUSIONS Single-dose 0.5% ropivacaine combined with dexmedetomidine (1 μg/kg) PVB provides satisfactory postoperative pain control after thoracoscopic lobectomy, and can reduce the incidence of postoperative side effects.
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- Wengang Ding
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China.
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Kwon ST, Zhao L, Reddy RM, Chang AC, Orringer MB, Brummett CM, Lin J. Evaluation of acute and chronic pain outcomes after robotic, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, or open anatomic pulmonary resection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017; 154:652-659.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2016] [Revised: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Yu Z, Xie Q, Guo L, Chen X, Ni C, Luo W, Li W, Ma L. Perioperative outcomes of robotic surgery for the treatment of lung cancer compared to a conventional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) technique. Oncotarget 2017; 8:91076-91084. [PMID: 29207626 PMCID: PMC5710907 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.19533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Aim To conduct a meta-analysis to determine the relative merits between robotic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (R-VATS) and conventional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer. Results Fifteen studies matched the selection criterion, which reported 8827 subjects, of whom 1704 underwent R-VATS and 7123 underwent VATS. Compared the perioperative outcomes with VATS, reports of R-VATS indicated unfavorable outcomes considering the operative time (SMD = 0.48, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.81). Meanwhile, the number of dissected lymph nodes (SMD = 0.12, 95% CI -0.27 to 0.51) and hospital stay following surgery (SMD = -0.1; 95% CI -0.27 to 0.07), conversion (RR = 0.68; 95% CI 0.42 to 1.11), morbidity (RR = 0.99, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.07) and mortality (RR = 0.33, 95% CI 0.1 to 1.09) were similar for both procedures. Materials and Methods A literature search was performed to identify comparative studies reporting perioperative outcomes for R-VATS and VATS for lung cancer. Pooled risk ratio (RR) and standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated using either the fixed effects model or the random effects model. Conclusions There is no difference in terms of perioperative outcomes between R-VATS and VATS except for the operative time which is significantly high for R-VATS. Further studies are required to confirm these results.
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- Zipu Yu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Kataoka K, Takeuchi H, Mizusawa J, Igaki H, Ozawa S, Abe T, Nakamura K, Kato K, Ando N, Kitagawa Y. Prognostic Impact of Postoperative Morbidity After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: Exploratory Analysis of JCOG9907. Ann Surg 2017; 265:1152-1157. [PMID: 27280509 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of infectious complications on the outcome of current standard preoperative chemotherapy followed by surgery for clinical stage II/III esophageal cancer. BACKGROUND The impact of postoperative infectious complications on survival after transthoracic esophagectomy remains controversial. METHODS Data from a randomized controlled trial (JCOG9907) were used. Infectious complications were classified into three groups: pneumonia, anastomotic leakage, and others. Univariate and multivariate analyses using the Cox proportional hazard model were performed. RESULTS Among the 152 analyzed patients, the incidence of pneumonia, leakage, and overall infectious complication were 22 (14%), 21 (14%), and 54 (36%). Overall survival (OS) of patients with any infectious complication was shorter than that of patients without infectious complication [hazard ratio, HR 1.66, 95% confidence interval, CI, (1.02-2.71)] and progression-free survival (PFS) also tended to be shorter in patients with any infectious complication [HR 1.44, (0.92-2.24)]. The OS of patients with pneumonia was shorter than that of patients without pneumonia [HR 1.82, (1.01-3.29)], and PFS also tended to be shorter in patients with pneumonia [HR 1.50, (0.85-2.62)]. The OS of patients with anastomotic leakage (n = 21) was nearly identical to that for patients without leakage [HR 1.06, (0.52-2.13)] and PFS showed the same tendency [HR 1.28, (0.71-2.32)]. Multivariate analysis revealed that pneumonia tended to compromise OS and PFS [HR 1.66, (0.87-3.17) and HR 1.37, (0.75-2.51)]. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that postoperative infectious complications may worsen patient prognosis after esophagectomy. Performing esophagectomy without postoperative complications, especially pneumonia, may be beneficial for improving survival outcomes.
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- Kozo Kataoka
- *JCOG Data Center/Operations Office, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan †Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan ‡Esophageal Surgery Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan §Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan ¶Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
- Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan **International Goodwill Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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De Waele M, Agzarian J, Hanna WC, Schieman C, Finley CJ, Macri J, Schneider L, Schnurr T, Farrokhyar F, Radford K, Nair P, Shargall Y. Does the usage of digital chest drainage systems reduce pleural inflammation and volume of pleural effusion following oncologic pulmonary resection?-A prospective randomized trial. J Thorac Dis 2017; 9:1598-1606. [PMID: 28740674 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.05.78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prolonged air leak and high-volume pleural drainage are the most common causes for delays in chest tube removal following lung resection. While digital pleural drainage systems have been successfully used in the management of post-operative air leak, their effect on pleural drainage and inflammation has not been studied before. We hypothesized that digital drainage systems (as compared to traditional analog continuous suction), using intermittent balanced suction, are associated with decreased pleural inflammation and postoperative drainage volumes, thus leading to earlier chest tube removal. METHODS One hundred and three [103] patients were enrolled and randomized to either analog (n=50) or digital (n=53) drainage systems following oncologic lung resection. Chest tubes were removed according to standardized, pre-defined protocol. Inflammatory mediators [interleukin-1B (IL-1B), 6, 8, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)] in pleural fluid and serum were measured and analysed. The primary outcome of interest was the difference in total volume of postoperative fluid drainage. Secondary outcome measures included duration of chest tube in-situ, prolonged air-leak incidence, length of hospital stay and the correlation between pleural effusion formation, degree of inflammation and type of drainage system used. RESULTS There was no significant difference in total amount of fluid drained or length of hospital stay between the two groups. A trend for shorter chest tube duration was found with the digital system when compared to the analog (P=0.055). Comparison of inflammatory mediator levels revealed no significant differences between digital and analog drainage systems. The incidence of prolonged post-operative air leak was significantly higher when using the analog system (9 versus 2 patients; P=0.025). Lobectomy was associated with longer chest tube duration (P=0.001) and increased fluid drainage when compared to sub-lobar resection (P<0.001), regardless of drainage system. CONCLUSIONS Use of post-lung resection digital drainage does not appear to decrease pleural fluid formation, but is associated with decreased prolonged air leaks. Total pleural effusion volumes did not differ with the type of drainage system used. These findings support previously established benefits of the digital system in decreasing prolonged air leaks, but the advantages do not appear to extend to decreased pleural fluid formation.
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- Michèle De Waele
- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada.,Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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Vannucci F, Gonzalez-Rivas D. Is VATS lobectomy standard of care for operable non-small cell lung cancer? Lung Cancer 2016; 100:114-119. [PMID: 27597290 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2016.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2016] [Revised: 08/04/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for treatment of lung cancer is being increasingly applied worldwide in the last few years. Since its introduction, many publications have been providing strong evidences that this minimally invasive approach is feasible, safe and oncologically efficient; offering to patients several advantages over traditional open thoracotomy, particularly for early-stage disease (I and II). The application of VATS for locally advanced disease treatment has also been largely described, but probably requires a further level of experience, which is more likely to be found in reference centers, with skilled experts. Although a large multi-institutional prospective randomized-controlled trial is the best way to confirm the superiority of one technique over another, such study comparing VATS versus open lobectomy for lung cancer is unlikely to ever come out. And in this scenario, retrospective data remains as the most reliable source of scientific information. Based on a literature review, the main objective of this article is to discuss to what extent VATS lobectomy can be considered the gold standard in the surgical treatment of lung cancer, taking into account the most important comparison aspects between the minimally invasive approach and open thoracotomy technique. This review addresses questions regarding lymph node dissection, oncologic efficacy, extended resections beyond standard lobectomy, post-operative complications/pain/quality of life, survival rates and the present limits of indication (and contraindication) for VATS, in order to define the real role of this technique on the surgical treatment of lung cancer in a minimally invasive, but safe and effective manner.
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- Fernando Vannucci
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Federal do Andaraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Central da Polícia Militar (HCPM), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Coruña University Hospital, Coruña, Spain; Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit (UCTMI), Coruña, Spain; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Hutchins J, Sanchez J, Andrade R, Podgaetz E, Wang Q, Sikka R. Ultrasound-Guided Paravertebral Catheter Versus Intercostal Blocks for Postoperative Pain Control in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Trial. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016; 31:458-463. [PMID: 27810407 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of continuous paravertebral (PV) catheters for management of acute postsurgical pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has not been investigated previously as a randomized controlled trial. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of an ultrasound-guided continuous PV catheter catheter infusion for postoperative pain control with single-shot intercostal blocks (ICB). DESIGN A prospective, randomized, controlled trial. SETTING An academic university hospital. PARTICIPANTS Patients (≥18 years of age) who underwent a VATS procedure. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomized into 2 groups. Group 1 received single-shot ICB. Group 2 received an ultrasound-guided PV catheter with a continuous infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS There were 25 patients in group 1 and 23 patients in group 2. The maximum pain score was significantly lower in the group that received the PV catheter compared with those who received ICB during 24 to 48 hours (3.65 v 6.44, p<0.001). Seventeen patients (74%) who received PV catheters reported satisfaction with a pain control regimen compared to the 11 (44%) who received ICB (p = 0.036). In addition, during 24 to 48 hours after surgery the mean opioid use decreased significantly in the PV catheter group (14.39 v 30.50 mg morphine equivalents, p = 0.046). CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound-guided continuous PV catheter infusions provided prolonged pain control and superior patient satisfaction compared with single-shot ICB after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
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- Jacob Hutchins
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Biostatistics Design and Analysis Center, Minneapolis, MN
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Medbery RL, Gillespie TW, Liu Y, Nickleach DC, Lipscomb J, Sancheti MS, Pickens A, Force SD, Fernandez FG. Nodal Upstaging Is More Common with Thoracotomy than with VATS During Lobectomy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer: An Analysis from the National Cancer Data Base. J Thorac Oncol 2016; 11:222-33. [PMID: 26792589 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2015.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Revised: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Questions remain regarding differences in nodal evaluation and upstaging between thoracotomy (open) and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) approaches to lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer. Potential differences in nodal staging based on operative approach remain the final significant barrier to widespread adoption of VATS lobectomy. The current study examines differences in nodal staging between open and VATS lobectomy. METHODS The National Cancer Data Base was queried for patients with clinical stage T2N0M0 or lower lung cancer who underwent lobectomy in 2010-2011. Propensity score matching was performed to compare the rate of nodal upstaging in VATS with that in open approaches. Additional subgroup analysis was performed to assess whether rates of upstaging differed by specific clinical setting. RESULTS A total of 16,983 lobectomies were analyzed; 4935 (29.1%) were performed using VATS. Nodal upstaging was more frequent in the open group (12.8% versus 10.3%; p < 0.001). In 4437 matched pairs, nodal upstaging remained more common for open approaches. For a subgroup of patients who had seven lymph or more nodes examined, propensity matching revealed that nodal upstaging remained more common after an open approach than after VATS (14.0% versus 12.1%; p = 0.03). For patients who were treated in an academic/research facility, however, the difference in nodal upstaging between an open and VATS approach was no longer significant (12.2% versus 10.5%, p = 0.08). CONCLUSIONS For early-stage lung cancer, nodal upstaging was observed more frequently with thoracotomy than with VATS. However, nodal upstaging appears to be affected by facility type, which may be a surrogate for expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
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- Rachel L Medbery
- Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA; Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA; Department of Health Policy and Management, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Kataoka K, Takeuchi H, Mizusawa J, Ando M, Tsubosa Y, Koyanagi K, Daiko H, Matsuda S, Nakamura K, Kato K, Kitagawa Y. A randomized Phase III trial of thoracoscopic versus open esophagectomy for thoracic esophageal cancer: Japan Clinical Oncology Group Study JCOG1409. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2016; 46:174-7. [PMID: 26732383 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyv178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 10/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A randomized Phase III study was commenced in May 2015 to confirm the non-inferiority of thoracoscopic esophagectomy to open esophagectomy in terms of overall survival for clinical Stage I-III esophageal cancer. A total of 300 patients will be accrued from Japanese institutions over 6 years. The primary endpoint is overall survival. The secondary endpoints are relapse-free survival, proportion of patients with R0 resection, proportion of patients who underwent re-operation, adverse events, postoperative respiratory function change, postoperative quality-of-life score (EORTC QLQ-C30), and proportion of patients who need conversion from thoracoscopic surgery to open surgery. This trial has been registered in the UMIN Clinical Trials Registry as UMIN000017628.
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- Kozo Kataoka
- JCOG Data Center/Operations Office, Center for Research Administration and Support, National Cancer Center, Tokyo
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- JCOG Data Center/Operations Office, Center for Research Administration and Support, National Cancer Center, Tokyo
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- Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya
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- Division of Esophageal Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka
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- Division of Esophageal Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo
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- Division of Esophageal Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- JCOG Data Center/Operations Office, Center for Research Administration and Support, National Cancer Center, Tokyo
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- Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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Amlong C, Guy M, Schroeder KM, Donnelly MJ. Out-of-plane ultrasound-guided paravertebral blocks improve analgesic outcomes in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Local Reg Anesth 2015; 8:123-8. [PMID: 26730208 PMCID: PMC4694661 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s86853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Purpose Paravertebral blocks (PVBs) are a method of limiting postoperative pain for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). We began providing ultrasound-guided PVBs for patients undergoing VATS in the spring of 2011, using an out-of-plane approach. The aim of this study was to evaluate this practice change. Methods Following institutional review board approval, we reviewed the charts of 114 patients undergoing VATS by one surgeon at our institution between January 2011 and July 2012. Of the 78 eligible patients, 49 patients received a PVB prior to surgery. We evaluated opioids administered in the perioperative period, pain scores, and side effects from pain medications. Results Patients who received a preoperative PVB required fewer narcotics intraoperatively and during their hospital stay (P=0.001 and 0.011, respectively). Pain scores on initial assessment and in recovery were lower in patients who received a PVB (P=0.005), as were dynamic and resting pain scores at 24 hours after surgery (P=0.003 and P<0.001, respectively). Patients receiving a PVB had fewer episodes of treated nausea both in the postanesthesia care unit (P=0.004) and for the first 24 hours after surgery (P=0.001). These patients also spent less time in recovery (P=0.025) than the patients who did not receive a block. Conclusion The current study suggests improved outcomes in patients who underwent VATS with a preoperative PVB. All variables showed a trend toward improved results in patients who obtained a preoperative PVB.
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- Corey Amlong
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA
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Deppen SA, Blume JD, Aldrich MC, Fletcher SA, Massion PP, Walker RC, Chen HC, Speroff T, Degesys CA, Pinkerman R, Lambright ES, Nesbitt JC, Putnam JB, Grogan EL. Predicting lung cancer prior to surgical resection in patients with lung nodules. J Thorac Oncol 2015; 9:1477-84. [PMID: 25170644 DOI: 10.1097/jto.0000000000000287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Existing predictive models for lung cancer focus on improving screening or referral for biopsy in general medical populations. A predictive model calibrated for use during preoperative evaluation of suspicious lung lesions is needed to reduce unnecessary operations for a benign disease. A clinical prediction model (Thoracic Research Evaluation And Treatment [TREAT]) is proposed for this purpose. METHODS We developed and internally validated a clinical prediction model for lung cancer in a prospective cohort evaluated at our institution. Best statistical practices were used to construct, evaluate, and validate the logistic regression model in the presence of missing covariate data using bootstrap and optimism corrected techniques. The TREAT model was externally validated in a retrospectively collected Veteran Affairs population. The discrimination and calibration of the model was estimated and compared with the Mayo Clinic model in both the populations. RESULTS The TREAT model was developed in 492 patients from Vanderbilt whose lung cancer prevalence was 72% and validated among 226 Veteran Affairs patients with a lung cancer prevalence of 93%. In the development cohort, the area under the receiver operating curve (AUC) and Brier score were 0.87 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.83-0.92) and 0.12, respectively compared with the AUC 0.89 (95% CI, 0.79-0.98) and Brier score 0.13 in the validation dataset. The TREAT model had significantly higher accuracy (p < 0.001) and better calibration than the Mayo Clinic model (AUC = 0.80; 95% CI, 75-85; Brier score = 0.17). CONCLUSION The validated TREAT model had better diagnostic accuracy than the Mayo Clinic model in preoperative assessment of suspicious lung lesions in a population being evaluated for lung resection.
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- *Department of Surgery, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Veterans Affairs, Nashville, Tennessee; ††Department of Thoracic Surgery, §Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, ¶Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, and **School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee; †Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee; and ‡Department of Critical Care Medicine, ‖Department of Radiology, and #Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center
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McElnay PJ, Molyneux M, Krishnadas R, Batchelor TJP, West D, Casali G. Pain and recovery are comparable after either uniportal or multiport video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: an observation study. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2014; 47:912-5. [PMID: 25147352 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezu324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Uniportal approaches to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy have been described in significant series. Few comparison studies between the two techniques exist. The aim was to determine whether the uniportal technique had more favourable postoperative outcomes than the multiport technique. METHODS All VATS lobectomies undertaken at a single university hospital during August 2012 to December 2013 were studied. Patients with preoperative opiate use or chronic pain were excluded. Patients were divided into those with uniportal and multiport approaches for analysis. All continuous data were assessed for normality, and analysed with the Mann-Whitney U-tests or t-tests as appropriate. Categorical data were analysed by Fisher's exact or χ(2) test for trend as appropriate. RESULTS One hundred and twenty-nine VATS lobectomies were completed. Six were excluded and data were incomplete for 13, leaving 110 (15 uniportal, 95 multiport) for analysis. The demographics of the two groups were similar. There was no significant difference in the Thoracoscore or American Society of Anesthesiologists grades. The median morphine use in the first 24 postoperative hours was 19 mg in the uniportal group and 23 mg in the multiport group, P = 0.84. The median visual analogue pain score in the first 24 h was 0 in the uniportal group and 0 in the multiport group, P = 0.65. There was no difference in the duration of patient-controlled analgesia (P = 0.97), chest drain duration (P = 0.67) or hospital length of stay (P = 0.54). There was no inpatient mortality and no unplanned admission to critical care in either group. CONCLUSIONS Uniportal VATS lobectomy is safe, and there is no appreciable negative impact on the hospital stay or morbidity. Patient-reported pain and morphine use in the first 24 h was low with either technique. Larger prospective studies are needed to quantify any benefit to a particular approach for VATS lobectomy.
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- Philip J McElnay
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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McElnay P, Casali G, Batchelor T, West D. Adopting a standardized anterior approach significantly increases video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy rates. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013; 46:100-5. [PMID: 24335265 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy is associated with improved short-term outcomes compared with thoracotomy. Definition of the hilar structures is crucial to safe VATS lobectomy. Several VATS approaches have been described. We report the effect of three surgeons in our institution undertaking standardized anterior approach (SAA) training on the proportion of isolated lobectomies subsequently completed by VATS. Predictors of successful VATS lobectomy were analysed. METHODS Three consultant surgeons undertook SAA training at two different time points. Two were performing VATS lobectomy prior to SAA training. Training involved a 2-day visit to an established SAA unit. Lobectomies performed by these surgeons between April 2011 and December 2012 (20 months), before and after training, were recorded prospectively. Bilobectomies, sleeve resections, pneumonectomies and chest wall resections were excluded. VATS lobectomy proportions before and after training were compared. Independent predictors of completion by VATS rather than thoracotomy were identified by multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS One hundred and sixty-three isolated lobectomies were performed, 97 of these by VATS (59.5%). The mean age was 68.8 (± 10.5) years. Pathology was lung cancer in 137 (84.0%), other primary malignancy in 10 (6.1%), pulmonary metastases in 8 (4.9%) and benign in 8 (4.9%). The VATS lobectomy rate rose from 22.2% before SAA training to 77.3% after, P < 0.001. The effect was significant for both existing and adopting VATS lobectomy surgeons, P = 0.002 to <0.001. The median hospital stay was 4 days after VATS and 5 after thoracotomy, P < 0.001. There were 5 in-hospital deaths after thoracotomy and none after VATS lobectomy, unadjusted P = 0.01. In the final logistic regression model, SAA training was the strongest predictor of successful VATS lobectomy (odds ratio 15.16; 95% confidence interval 6.39, 35.96). CONCLUSIONS Formal training and adoption of the SAA approach were associated with a more than 3-fold increase in our VATS lobectomy rate. The effect was immediate and sustained. This may reflect easier identification of the major structures from the anterior view. In addition, standardization of surgical techniques and perioperative protocols may facilitate efficient team working. VATS lobectomy was associated with a shorter median hospital stay. Units seeking to increase their VATS lobectomy rate should consider group adoption of the SAA approach.
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- Philip McElnay
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Carrott PW, Jones DR. Teaching video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. J Thorac Dis 2013; 5 Suppl 3:S207-11. [PMID: 24040525 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2013.07.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2013] [Accepted: 07/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy has become the standard of care for early stage lung cancer throughout the world. Teaching this complex procedure requires adequate case volume, adequate instrumentation, a committed operating room team and baseline experience with open lobectomy. We outline what key maneuvers and steps are required to teach and learn VATS lobectomy. This is most easily performed as part of a thoracic surgery training program, but with adequate commitment and proctoring, there is no reason experienced open surgeons cannot become proficient VATS surgeons. We provide videos showing the key portions of a subcarinal lymph node dissection, posterior hilar dissection of the right upper lobe, fissureless right middle lobectomy, and fissureless left lower lobectomy. These videos highlight what we feel are important principals in VATS lobectomy, i.e., N2 and N1 lymph node dissection, fissureless techniques, and progressive responsibility of the learner. Current literature in simulation of VATS lobectomy is also outlined as this will be the future of teaching in VATS lobectomy.
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- Philip W Carrott
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI, USA
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Rath T. [Minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of lung cancer--indications]. MMW Fortschr Med 2013; 155:38-40. [PMID: 23964505 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-013-1138-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Thomas Rath
- Klinikum Heidenheim, Kliniken Landkreis Heidenheim gGmbH, Schlosshausstrasse 100, D-89522 Heidenheim.
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Robotic-assisted minimally invasive vs. thoracoscopic lung lobectomy: comparison of perioperative results in a learning curve setting. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2013; 398:895-901. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-013-1090-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2013] [Accepted: 05/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Hanna WC, de Valence M, Atenafu EG, Cypel M, Waddell TK, Yasufuku K, Pierre A, De Perrot M, Keshavjee S, Darling GE. Is video-assisted lobectomy for non-small-cell lung cancer oncologically equivalent to open lobectomy? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013; 43:1121-5. [PMID: 23299237 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezs623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare overall and disease-free survival after VATS and open lobectomy for clinical Stage I and II non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS A retrospective review of a prospective database of all patients undergoing VATS or open lobectomy for clinical Stage I or II NSCLC between 2002 and 2010 was performed. Postoperative outcomes, disease-free survival and overall survival were compared between the two groups after optimum 1:1 propensity matching for age, gender, tumour histology and pathological stage. RESULTS Over an 8-year period, 608 patients underwent lobectomy for NCSLC by VATS (n = 196, 32%) or open technique (n = 412, 68%). After matching, there were 190 patients in each group. Adenocarcinoma was found in 80% (open: 149, VATS: 152) and 55% of tumours were T1 (open: 108, VATS: 105). Pathological N1 disease was found in 21 and 19 patients in the open and VATS group, respectively. Disease-free 5-year survival was 69.1% for the open group vs 69.7% for VATS (P = 0.94). Cancer-specific 5-year survival was 82.9% for the open group vs 76.7% for VATS (P = 0.170). Five-year overall survival was 73% in the open group vs 64% in the VATS group (P = 0.17). Operative mortality and postoperative complications were not significantly different between groups. CONCLUSIONS Overall survival and disease-free survival are not significantly different when compared between VATS lobectomy and open lobectomy. VATS resection appears to provide an adequate oncological operation for patients with operable clinical Stage I and II NSCLC.
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- Waël C Hanna
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Cancer screening: the journey from epidemiology to policy. Ann Epidemiol 2012; 22:439-45. [PMID: 22626002 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2012.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2011] [Revised: 03/29/2012] [Accepted: 03/30/2012] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE Cancer screening procedures have brought great benefit to the public's health. However, the science of cancer screening and the evidence arising from research in this field as it is applied to policy is complex and has been difficult to communicate, especially on the national stage. We explore how epidemiologists have contributed to this evidence base and to its translation into policy. METHODS Our essay focuses on breast and lung cancer screening to identify commonalities of experience by epidemiologists across two different cancer sites and describe how epidemiologists interact with evolving scientific and policy environments. RESULTS We describe the roles and challenges that epidemiologists encounter according to the maturity of the data, stakeholders, and the related political context. We also explore the unique position of cancer screening as influenced by the legislative landscape where, due to recent healthcare reform, cancer screening research plays directly into national policy. CONCLUSIONS In the complex landscape for cancer screening policy, epidemiologists can increase their impact by learning from past experiences, being well prepared and communicating effectively.
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Biere SSAY, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Maas KW, Bonavina L, Rosman C, Garcia JR, Gisbertz SS, Klinkenbijl JHG, Hollmann MW, de Lange ESM, Bonjer HJ, van der Peet DL, Cuesta MA. Minimally invasive versus open oesophagectomy for patients with oesophageal cancer: a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2012; 379:1887-92. [PMID: 22552194 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(12)60516-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1144] [Impact Index Per Article: 95.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical resection is regarded as the only curative option for resectable oesophageal cancer, but pulmonary complications occurring in more than half of patients after open oesophagectomy are a great concern. We assessed whether minimally invasive oesophagectomy reduces morbidity compared with open oesophagectomy. METHODS We did a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial at five study centres in three countries between June 1, 2009, and March 31, 2011. Patients aged 18-75 years with resectable cancer of the oesophagus or gastro-oesophageal junction were randomly assigned via a computer-generated randomisation sequence to receive either open transthoracic or minimally invasive transthoracic oesophagectomy. Randomisation was stratified by centre. Patients, and investigators undertaking interventions, assessing outcomes, and analysing data, were not masked to group assignment. The primary outcome was pulmonary infection within the first 2 weeks after surgery and during the whole stay in hospital. Analysis was by intention to treat. This trial is registered with the Netherlands Trial Register, NTR TC 2452. FINDINGS We randomly assigned 56 patients to the open oesophagectomy group and 59 to the minimally invasive oesophagectomy group. 16 (29%) patients in the open oesophagectomy group had pulmonary infection in the first 2 weeks compared with five (9%) in the minimally invasive group (relative risk [RR] 0·30, 95% CI 0·12-0·76; p=0·005). 19 (34%) patients in the open oesophagectomy group had pulmonary infection in-hospital compared with seven (12%) in the minimally invasive group (0·35, 0·16-0·78; p=0·005). For in-hospital mortality, one patient in the open oesophagectomy group died from anastomotic leakage and two in the minimally invasive group from aspiration and mediastinitis after anastomotic leakage. INTERPRETATION These findings provide evidence for the short-term benefits of minimally invasive oesophagectomy for patients with resectable oesophageal cancer. FUNDING Digestive Surgery Foundation of the Unit of Digestive Surgery of the VU University Medical Centre.
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- Surya S A Y Biere
- Department of Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Kaya FN, Turker G, Mogol EB, Bayraktar S. Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: Single Injection Versus Multiple Injections. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2012; 26:90-4. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2011.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Veronesi G, Agoglia BG, Melfi F, Maisonneuve P, Bertolotti R, Bianchi PP, Rocco B, Borri A, Gasparri R, Spaggiari L. Experience with Robotic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/155698451100600603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Giulia Veronesi
- Thoracic Surgery Division, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Cisanello Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Division of General Surgery, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Institute of Urology, University of Milan, Fondazione Ca’ Granda Policlinico, Mangiagalli, Regina Elena, Milan, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Division, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Division, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Division, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
- University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Experience with Robotic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2011; 6:355-60. [DOI: 10.1097/imi.0b013e3182490093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objective In this study, we analyze our experience so far with robotic pulmonary lobectomy, compare it with published data, and suggest a learning curve for the operation. Methods Ninety-one patients with suspected or proven clinical stage I–III lung cancer underwent robotic lobectomy. Selection criteria included lesion ≤5 cm and normal respiratory function. One surgeon performed the operations using the da Vinci system with three ports and a 3-cm utility thoracotomy. Results Median duration of operation was 239 (range 85–411) minutes, 260 minutes in the first 18 patients and 221 minutes in the remaining 73 cases (P = 0.01). Median hospitalization declined from 6 days in the first 18 cases to 5 days in the remaining cases (P = 0.002). Conversion rate and number of complications reduced nonsignificantly from the initial to later series. Major complications occurred in 11% of the first 18 cases and 4% of the later cases. The number of lymph nodes removed did not change over the two series. There was no 30-day postoperative mortality. After a median follow-up of 24 months, 80 of 91 patients were alive with no sign of disease. Conclusions Our data suggest that about 20 operations are required to achieve surgical competence. Robotic lobectomy appears safe, oncologically radical, and associated with shorter postoperative hospitalization than open surgery.
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Comparison of the Early Robot-Assisted Lobectomy Experience to Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy for Lung Cancer a Single-Institution Case Series Matching Study. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2011; 6:305-10. [DOI: 10.1097/imi.0b013e3182378b4c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objective Robotic surgery has evolved in urology, gynecology, and general surgery and seems to be an oncologically sound surgical approach. Robotic surgery has been infrequently reported for pulmonary lobectomy. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of our early experience in performing robot-assisted lobectomy (RAL) with video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. Methods Between February and October 2009, 40 patients underwent RAL for resectable non-small cell lung cancer. The dissection and anatomic isolation of the hilar structures were performed using two arms of the da Vinci S system. A retrospective comparison with two VATS groups was performed, our initial 40 VATS patients (between January 2006 and February 2007) and our most recent 40 VATS patients (between June 2008 and September 2009). The entire experience with VATS lobectomy is 163 cases. Results In the RAL group, the mean age was 64 years, and there were 23 male patients. Adenocarcinoma was diagnosed in 29 patients with a mean tumor size of 3.5 cm. There were no conversions to open thoracotomy. Among the patients in our initial and recent VATS lobectomy groups, the conversion rate was 3 (8%) and 2 (5%) patients, respectively. The operative time for the RAL (240 ± 62 minutes) and the initial VATS lobectomy groups (257 ± 57 minutes) were similar but was longer than the recent VATS lobectomy group (161 ± 39 minutes, P < 0.001). However, the rate of postoperative complications in the RAL group (n = 4, 10%) was significantly lower than that of the initial VATS group (n = 13, 32.5%, P = 0.027) and similar to that of the recent VATS group (n = 7, 17.5%, P = 0.755). Intraoperative bleeding was reduced in the RAL group compared with the initial VATS group (219 mL vs 374 mL P = 0.017), and the median length of postoperative stay was significantly shorter for the RAL group compared with the initial VATS group (6 vs 9 days, P < 0.001). Conclusions The outcomes of our early RAL experience was comparable to the our outcomes achieved with VATS lobectomy, whether performed early or late.
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Jang HJ, Lee HS, Park SY, Zo JI. Comparison of the Early Robot-Assisted Lobectomy Experience to Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy for Lung Cancer a Single-Institution Case Series Matching Study. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/155698451100600504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Hee-Jin Jang
- Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi, Korea
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Fortes DL, Tomaszek SC, Wigle DA. Early Experience with Robotic-Assisted Lung Resection. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/155698451100600405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Daniel L. Fortes
- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN USA
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN USA
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Early Experience with Robotic-Assisted Lung Resection. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2011; 6:237-42. [DOI: 10.1097/imi.0b013e31822ca40c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objective Robotic-assisted surgery is not widely accepted for general thoracic surgical procedures, and the technical advantages, cost effectiveness, and patient benefit are in question. Few reports have been published to date regarding clinical experience with this technology. We describe our first consecutive case experience with robotic-assisted lung resection. Methods A total of 23 robotic-assisted lung resections were performed from December 1, 2008, to September 30, 2010. Patients were selected on the basis of being candidates for a minimally invasive approach to their lung resection, including criteria such as known or suspected early-stage nonsmall-cell lung cancer, no prior thoracotomy, no neoadjuvant therapy, and a body mass index (BMI) less than 40 kg/cm2. Data on patient characteristics and perioperative results were collected retrospectively. Results Overall 90-day mortality was 0%. The total postoperative complication rate was 39%. Conversion of the robotic-assisted procedure to a video-assisted procedure was necessary in four patients (17%), and to a thoracotomy in one patient (4%). We assessed operative time, chest tube duration, and length of hospital stay. Comparison to published outcomes from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons database demonstrated comparable outcomes to standard approaches. Conclusions Robotic-assisted lung resection is safe and feasible, with comparable short-term outcomes to published results from video-assisted or open approaches.
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Sevilla López S, Vaquero Cacho M, Menal Muñoz P, Jiménez Merchán R. [Incisions and routes of surgical access]. Arch Bronconeumol 2011; 47 Suppl 8:21-5. [PMID: 23351517 DOI: 10.1016/s0300-2896(11)70063-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The correct choice of the incision to the chest is essential for surgical success and a favorable postoperative course. The route of access to the thorax must be adapted both to the disease and to the thoracic surgeon's experience, striking a balance between aggressiveness and the safety of the technique. This article describes the characteristics of surgical incisions, including classical thoracotomy, sternotomy and its variants, thoracoscopy and minimally-invasive surgery. The distinct techniques used to explore mediastinal lymphatic areas, including video-assisted mediastinal lymphadenectomy and transcervical extended mediastinal lymphadenectomy, are also described.
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