1
|
Shah N, Khalid U, Kavia R, Batura D. Current advances in the use of artificial intelligence in predicting and managing urological complications. Int Urol Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s11255-024-04149-8. [PMID: 38982018 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-024-04149-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising avenue for improving patient care and surgical outcomes in urological surgery. However, the extent of AI's impact in predicting and managing complications is not fully elucidated. OBJECTIVES We review the application of AI to foresee and manage complications in urological surgery, assess its efficacy, and discuss challenges to its use. METHODS AND MATERIALS A targeted non-systematic literature search was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases to identify studies on AI in urological surgery and its complications. Evidence from the studies was synthesised. RESULTS Incorporating AI into various facets of urological surgery has shown promising advancements. From preoperative planning to intraoperative guidance, AI is revolutionising the field, demonstrating remarkable proficiency in tasks such as image analysis, decision-making support, and complication prediction. Studies show that AI programmes are highly accurate, increase surgical precision and efficiency, and reduce complications. However, implementation challenges exist in AI errors, human errors, and ethical issues. CONCLUSION AI has great potential in predicting and managing surgical complications of urological surgery. Advancements have been made, but challenges and ethical considerations must be addressed before widespread AI implementation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nikhil Shah
- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
| | - Usman Khalid
- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
| | - Rajesh Kavia
- Department of Urology, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Watford Road, Harrow, London, HA1 3UJ, UK
| | - Deepak Batura
- Department of Urology, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Watford Road, Harrow, London, HA1 3UJ, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Greenberg DR, Rhodes SP, Lazarovich A, Bhambhvani HP, Gago LC, Patel HD, Brannigan RE, Shoag JE, Halpern JA. Hypogonadism, frailty, and postoperative outcomes among men undergoing radical nephrectomy. J Surg Oncol 2024; 129:1341-1347. [PMID: 38685749 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Hypogonadism and frailty may impact postoperative outcomes for men undergoing radical nephrectomy (RN). We aimed to determine the prevalence of hypogonadism in men undergoing RN and whether hypogonadism and frailty are associated with adverse postoperative outcomes. METHODS We identified men undergoing RN between 2012 and 2021 using the IBM Marketscan database. Frailty was determined using the Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS). Patients were considered to have hypogonadism if diagnosed <5 years before RN. Length of stay (LOS), complications, emergency department (ED) visits, and readmissions were evaluated between men with and without hypogonadism at the time of surgery. Subgroup analysis of men with hypogonadism was performed to determine the effect of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) on clinical outcomes. RESULTS Among 13 598 men who underwent RN, 972 (7.1%) had hypogonadism. Men with hypogonadism were more frail compared to men without hypogonadism (HFRS: median: 8.2, interquartile range [IQR]: 5.2-11.7 vs. median: 7.0, IQR: 4.3-10.7, p < 0.001) and had increased incidence of postoperative ileus (13.0% vs. 10.8%, p = 0.045), acute kidney injury (25.5% vs. 21.6% p = 0.005), and cardiac arrest (1.2% vs. 0.6%, p = 0.034). Hypogonadism was not associated with LOS, 90-day ED visit or readmission. However, high-risk frailty was associated with increased risk of 90-day ED visit (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.1, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.9-2.4, p < 0.001) and 90-day inpatient readmission (HR: 2.6, 95% CI: 2.2-3.1, p < 0.001), compared to low-risk frailty patients. Among men with hypogonadism, TRT was not associated with any postoperative outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Hypogonadism and frailty should be considered in the preoperative evaluation for men undergoing RN as risk factors for adverse postoperative outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Daniel R Greenberg
- Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Stephen P Rhodes
- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
| | - Alon Lazarovich
- Department of Urology, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Hriday P Bhambhvani
- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine James Buchanan Brady Foundation, New York, New York, USA
| | - Luis C Gago
- Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Hiten D Patel
- Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Robert E Brannigan
- Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| | - Jonathan E Shoag
- Department of Urology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
| | - Joshua A Halpern
- Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Blackwell JEM, Gharahdaghi N, Deane CS, Brook MS, Williams JP, Lund JN, Atherton PJ, Smith K, Wilkinson DJ, Phillips BE. Molecular mechanisms underpinning favourable physiological adaptations to exercise prehabilitation for urological cancer surgery. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2023:10.1038/s41391-023-00774-z. [PMID: 38110544 DOI: 10.1038/s41391-023-00774-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Surgery for urological cancers is associated with high complication rates and survivors commonly experience fatigue, reduced physical ability and quality of life. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) as surgical prehabilitation has been proven effective for improving the cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) of urological cancer patients, however the mechanistic basis of this favourable adaptation is undefined. Thus, we aimed to assess the mechanisms of physiological responses to HIIT as surgical prehabilitation for urological cancer. METHODS Nineteen male patients scheduled for major urological surgery were randomised to complete 4-weeks HIIT prehabilitation (71.6 ± 0.75 years, BMI: 27.7 ± 0.9 kg·m2) or a no-intervention control (71.8 ± 1.1 years, BMI: 26.9 ± 1.3 kg·m2). Before and after the intervention period, patients underwent m. vastus lateralis biopsies to quantify the impact of HIIT on mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) capacity, cumulative myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and anabolic, catabolic and insulin-related signalling. RESULTS OXPHOS capacity increased with HIIT, with increased expression of electron transport chain protein complexes (C)-II (p = 0.010) and III (p = 0.045); and a significant correlation between changes in C-I (r = 0.80, p = 0.003), C-IV (r = 0.75, p = 0.008) and C-V (r = 0.61, p = 0.046) and changes in CRF. Neither MPS (1.81 ± 0.12 to 2.04 ± 0.14%·day-1, p = 0.39) nor anabolic or catabolic proteins were upregulated by HIIT (p > 0.05). There was, however, an increase in phosphorylation of AS160Thr642 (p = 0.046) post-HIIT. CONCLUSIONS A HIIT surgical prehabilitation regime, which improved the CRF of urological cancer patients, enhanced capacity for skeletal muscle OXPHOS; offering potential mechanistic explanation for this favourable adaptation. HIIT did not stimulate MPS, synonymous with the observed lack of hypertrophy. Larger trials pairing patient-centred and clinical endpoints with mechanistic investigations are required to determine the broader impacts of HIIT prehabilitation in this cohort, and to inform on future optimisation (i.e., to increase muscle mass).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- James E M Blackwell
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
- Department of Surgery & Anaesthetics, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
| | - Nima Gharahdaghi
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
| | - Colleen S Deane
- Human Development & Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK
| | - Matthew S Brook
- School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
| | - John P Williams
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
- Department of Surgery & Anaesthetics, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
| | - Jonathan N Lund
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
- Department of Surgery & Anaesthetics, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
| | - Philip J Atherton
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
| | - Ken Smith
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
| | - Daniel J Wilkinson
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
| | - Bethan E Phillips
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Jindal T, Sarwal A, Jain P, Koju R, Mukherjee S. A retrospective analysis of the factors associated with increased risk of readmission within 30 days after primary transurethral resection of bladder tumor. Curr Urol 2023; 17:257-261. [PMID: 37994339 PMCID: PMC10662801 DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000160] [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: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is associated with perioperative morbidity of 5% to 10%, which can lead to unplanned readmissions. In this study, we aimed to identify the factors that lead to an increased risk of unplanned readmissions within 30 days of primary TURBT. Materials and methods A retrospective study was conducted to identify patients who underwent primary TURBT at our institute from 2011 to 2019. Clinical and demographic factors, history of smoking, antiplatelet drugs intake, comorbidities, tumor size (<3 or >3 cm), multifocality, and histopathological type were abstracted. Patients who were readmitted were identified, and reasons for admission were recorded. Results A total of 435 patients were identified. The median age of the patients was 66 years. From 378 male patients (86.9%), 110 (25.3%) and 37 (8.5%) had a history of smoking and antiplatelet agents intake, respectively. In the cohort, 166 patients (38.2%) were diabetic, 239 (54.9%) were hypertensive, 72 (16.6%) had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and 78 (7.9%) had hypothyroidism. A total of 206 patients (47.4%) had a tumor >3 cm; multifocality was seen in 140 (32.2%) patients, whereas muscle invasive tumors were present in 161 patients (37%). A total of 22 patients (5.06%) had readmissions within 30 days, with hematuria being the most common etiology. On univariate and multivariate analyses, a history of smoking (p = 0.006 and p = 0.008, respectively) or antiplatelet agents intake (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively) was significantly associated with increased unplanned readmission. Conclusions Our study revealed smoking and antiplatelet agents intake as factors leading to an increased risk of unplanned readmissions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tarun Jindal
- Department of Uro-oncologyy, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, India
- Department of Uro-Oncology, NH Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah, India
| | - Ankush Sarwal
- Department of Uro-oncologyy, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, India
| | - Prateek Jain
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, India
| | - Rajan Koju
- Department of Uro-oncologyy, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, India
| | | |
Collapse
|
5
|
Gul ZG, Wu S, Raver M, Vasan R, Mihalo J, Myrga JM, Miller DT, Pere MP, Jones CA, Sharbaugh DR, Yabes JG, Jacobs BL, Davies BJ. A Multipronged Intervention to Reduce Readmissions and Readmission Intensity After Radical Cystectomy. Urology 2023; 182:155-160. [PMID: 37666330 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2023.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To develop a multipronged, evidence-based protocol to reduce readmission risk and readmission intensity, as represented by the duration of the index readmission, after radical cystectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A per-protocol study was performed. The protocol included preoperative nutritional supplementation, early stent removal, and a follow-up phone call within 4-5days of discharge. The preprotocol period was from February 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021 and the postprotocol period was from December 1, 2020 to November 31, 2021. Using multivariate regression models, we compared outcomes among patients treated with radical cystectomy before and after protocol initiation. RESULTS We identified 70 preprotocol patients and 126 postprotocol patients. After adjusting for age, sex, BMI, and frailty score, there was a significant reduction in 90-day readmission intensity (7 vs 5days; P = .048) among postprotocol patients. CONCLUSION After implementation of an evidence-based protocol for patients undergoing radical 90-day readmission intensity decreased significantly. This protocol may move the needle forward on reducing readmissions, but a larger randomized trial is needed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zeynep G Gul
- Univserity of Washington in St. Louis, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, St. Louis, MO.
| | - Shan Wu
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Urology, Pittsburgh, PA
| | - Michael Raver
- University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
| | - Robin Vasan
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Urology, Pittsburgh, PA
| | - Jennifer Mihalo
- University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
| | - John M Myrga
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Urology, Pittsburgh, PA
| | - David T Miller
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Urology, Pittsburgh, PA
| | - Maria P Pere
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Urology, Pittsburgh, PA
| | - Cameron A Jones
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Urology, Pittsburgh, PA
| | | | | | - Bruce L Jacobs
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Urology, Pittsburgh, PA
| | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Sobhani S, Alsyouf M, Ahmadi H, Ghoreifi A, Yu W, Cacciamani G, Miranda G, Cai J, Bhanvadia S, Schuckman A, Aron M, Gill I, Daneshmand S, Desai M, Djaladat H. Association between early postradical cystectomy kidney injury and perioperative outcome in enhanced recovery era. Urol Oncol 2023; 41:389.e15-389.e20. [PMID: 36967251 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the incidence and predictors of early postoperative acute kidney injury (EP-AKI) during index hospitalization following radical cystectomy and its association with postoperative outcomes. METHODS All patients with bladder cancer who underwent radical cystectomy with intent-to-cure at our center between 2012 and 2020 were reviewed. EP-AKI during index hospitalization was evaluated using the Acute Kidney Injury Network criteria. The association between EP-AKI and demographics, clinicopathologic features, and perioperative outcomes, including length of hospital stay, complication rate, and readmission rate, were examined. A logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the predictors of EP-AKI. RESULTS Overall, 435 patients met eligibility, of whom 112 (26%) experienced EP-AKI during index hospitalization (90 [21%] stage 1, 17 [4%] stage 2, and 5 [1%] stage 3). EP-AKI was associated with a longer mean operative time (6.8 vs. 6.1 hours; P < 0.001), higher mean length of hospital stay (6.3 vs. 5.6; P = 0.02), 30-day complication rate (71% vs. 51%; P < 0.001), 90-day complication rate (81% vs. 69%; P = 0.01) and 90-day readmission rate (37% vs. 33%; P = 0.04). The rate of complications increased at higher stages of AKI. On multivariable analysis, perioperative blood transfusion (OR: 1.84, P = 0.02) and continent diversion (OR: 3.29, P < 0.001) were independent predictors of EP-AKI. CONCLUSION A quarter of cystectomy patients experience acute kidney injury during index hospitalization, which is associated with higher length of stay, postoperative complication, and readmission rates. Perioperative blood transfusion and continent diversion are independent predictors of such injury.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sina Sobhani
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Muhannad Alsyouf
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Hamed Ahmadi
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Department of Urology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
| | - Alireza Ghoreifi
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Wenhao Yu
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Giovanni Cacciamani
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Gus Miranda
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Jie Cai
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Sumeet Bhanvadia
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Anne Schuckman
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Monish Aron
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Inderbir Gill
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Siamak Daneshmand
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Mihir Desai
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Hooman Djaladat
- Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Viswambaram P, McCombie SP, Hawks C, Wallace DMA, Sengupta S, Hayne D. Centralization and prospective audit of cystectomy are necessary: a commentary on the case for centralization, supported by a contemporary series utilizing the ANZUP cystectomy database. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2022; 19:290-295. [DOI: 10.1111/ajco.13883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Pravin Viswambaram
- UWA Medical School The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Washington Australia
- Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Washington Australia
- Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate (ANZUP) Cancer Trials Group Camperdown New South Wales Australia
| | - Steve P. McCombie
- UWA Medical School The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Washington Australia
- Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Washington Australia
- Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate (ANZUP) Cancer Trials Group Camperdown New South Wales Australia
| | - Cynthia Hawks
- UWA Medical School The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Washington Australia
- Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Washington Australia
- Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate (ANZUP) Cancer Trials Group Camperdown New South Wales Australia
| | - D. Michael A. Wallace
- UWA Medical School The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Washington Australia
| | - Shomik Sengupta
- Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate (ANZUP) Cancer Trials Group Camperdown New South Wales Australia
- Department of Urology Eastern Health Box Hill Victoria Australia
- Eastern Health Clinical School Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
- Department of Surgery University of Melbourne Parkville Victoria Australia
| | - Dickon Hayne
- UWA Medical School The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Washington Australia
- Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Washington Australia
- Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate (ANZUP) Cancer Trials Group Camperdown New South Wales Australia
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Bakeer A, Abdelhamid K, Nabil D, Rawi M. Perioperative Analgesic Efficiency of Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Epidural Analgesia in Bladder Cancer Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.10845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Background and Aim: Multimodal analgesia is currently used for perioperative pain management after Radical cystectomy (RC). This study aimed to compare quadratus lumborum block (QLB) and thoracic epidural block (TEA) in patients subjected to RC.
Methods: This prospective randomized controlled study included 34 patients with bladder cancer subjected to RC under general anesthesia, divided into two groups. The Quadratus Group (n=17) underwent bilateral ultrasound-guided continuous QLB, and the Epidural Group (n=17) underwent continuous TEA. The primary outcome was pain intensity measured by VAS score, and the secondary outcomes were total morphine consumption during the first 48 hours after surgery, postoperative nausea score, and patient satisfaction.
Results: There were no differences between the two groups in postoperative VAS scores starting immediately after surgery up to 48 hours. Reduction of VAS score after QLB was delayed compared to that after TEA. The two groups had a comparable number of patients requesting rescue analgesia (p = 0.271) and total postoperative morphine consumption (p = 0.976) in the remaining patients. The nausea score was significantly lower in the Quadratus Group than in the Epidural Group (p = 0.020). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the satisfaction score (p=0.612). Few mild complications were detected in the two studied groups.
Conclusion: QLB and TEA are safe and effective in managing postoperative pain after radical cystectomy with similar analgesic profiles. QLB was more effective in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Collapse
|
9
|
Morton E, Ekpo M, Prahlow JA. Death as a Complication of Urologic Surgery-2 Cases Identified at Autopsy. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 2022; 43:287-290. [PMID: 35420065 DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
ABSTRACT While routine medical procedures often impose some level of risk for the patient, death after routine urologic care is rare. In this series, we present 2 cases in which a relatively healthy patient ultimately died after complications, one from a prostate biopsy and one from a total nephrectomy. In case 1, a 58-year-old male died due to a 1500-mL to 2000-mL left retroperitoneal hemorrhage that occurred during insertion of a central line for sepsis treatment that resulted from an infection after a transrectal prostate biopsy. In case 2, a patient who underwent a total nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma expired on postoperative day 7. Autopsy revealed a 1500-mL hemoperitoneum and an "unclasped" vascular surgical clip with the likely source of origin being the surgical resection site. Performance of an autopsy is essential to ascertain the cause and manner of death after medically related deaths because autopsy results can have implications on patient care, patient safety, and quality improvement.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ernest Morton
- From the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
| | - Mfoniso Ekpo
- From the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
| | - Joseph A Prahlow
- Department of Pathology, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Rezaee ME, Swanton AR, Gross MS. Current Findings Regarding Perioperative Complications in Benign Scrotal Surgery. Urology 2022; 169:23-28. [PMID: 35952807 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.06.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To characterize patients at the greatest risk of morbidity and mortality after benign scrotal surgery. METHODS A secondary data analysis was conducted of adults undergoing elective scrotal surgery for benign conditions using 2015-2020 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement data. Patients who experienced a postoperative complication, an unplanned procedure, or who died within 30-days of surgery were identified using the composite outcome "postoperative event". Multiple logistic regression was used to examine the association between patient characteristics and the odds of experiencing a postoperative event. RESULTS The study consisted of 12,917 patients, of which 4.1% experienced a postoperative event. After adjustment, malnourishment (OR 4.1, 95% CI: 1.2 - 14.5) decreased functional status (OR 3.8, 95% CI: 2.0 - 7.1), bleeding disorders (OR 3.4, 95% CI: 2.2 - 5.4), age ≥ 40 years (OR 1.6, 95% CI: 1.2 - 2.0), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, (COPD, OR 1.8, 95% CI: 1.2 - 2.6), smoking (OR 1.4, 95% CI: 1.2 - 1.8), diabetes (OR 1.3, 95% CI: 1.1 - 1.7) and increased body mass index (BMI, OR 1.1, 95% CI: 1.1-1.1) were identified as risk factors for a postoperative event. The risk of a postoperative event was 2.7%, 4.5%, and 11.2% for patients with none, 1 to 2, and > 2 risk factors, respectively. CONCLUSION Complications after benign scrotal surgery are not infrequent. Risk factors include malnourishment, decreased functional status, bleeding disorders, age, COPD, smoking, diabetes, and increased BMI. Our results can be used to counsel patients on their risk of negative outcomes following these procedures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michael E Rezaee
- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, NH, Lebanon.
| | - Amanda R Swanton
- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, NH, Lebanon
| | - Martin S Gross
- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, NH, Lebanon
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Mally D, John P, Pfister D, Heidenreich A, Albers P, Niegisch G. Comparative Analysis of Elderly Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy With Ureterocutaneostomy or Ileal Conduit With a Special Focus on Bowl Complications Requiring Surgical Revision. Front Surg 2022; 9:803926. [PMID: 35756464 PMCID: PMC9226401 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.803926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
ObjectivesIleal conduits (ICs) carry an additional perioperative complication risk due to the bowel procedure. This analysis compares surgical outcomes in patients ≥75 years of age with ureterocutaneostomy (UCN) and IC after cystectomy (Cx).MethodsData of 527 patients included in a retrospective cystectomy database of two high volume centers (2008–2020) were queried to identify elderly patients (≥75 years) who underwent Cx either with IC or UCN. Patient characteristics of all patients [age, BMI, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI)], perioperative parameters (operation time, blood loss, transfusions, tumor stage), and postoperative complications (clavien >IIIA, intensive care unit (ICU) stay) were compared. As special focus, bowel complications requiring surgical revision (rBCs) were analyzed. In patients with IC, the rate of ureteral implantation stenosis (USt) was recorded. As a population of special interest, patients ≥80 years of age were analyzed separately. Categorical data were compared using Fisher exact test, and continuous data were compared using Mann–Whitney U test.ResultsA total of 163 patients ≥75 years of age (125 IC, 38 UCN) were identified. Patients with UCN were older and presented with a higher CCI, though differences were not statistically different. Surgery with palliative intent was more frequent in patients with UCN (37 vs. 10%). Operation time in UCN was significantly shorter (233 vs. 305 min, p = 0.02), while blood loss and transfusion rate were comparable. Overall complication rate (Clavien-Dindo grade IIIA–IVB) was comparable (UCN 34% vs. IC 37%). However, rBC was a rare complication in UCN (3/38) as compared to patients with IC (15/125). Frequency of postoperative ICU stay (UCN 16% vs. IC 16%) and 90-day mortality did not differ (UCN 3/38 patients, IC 5/125 patients). Regarding long-term follow-up, USt requiring revision or permanent stenting was seen in 18/125 (14%) patients with IC. In patients >80 years of age, results were comparable to the main cohort. Low event rate regarding complications and bias inherent of a retrospective analysis (selection bias, unequal distribution in case numbers) precludes detection of statistical differences regarding patients' characteristics and overall complication rate.ConclusionUCN is an alternative to IC in elderly and/or frail patients. Severe bowel complications are numerically less frequent and operation time is minimized.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- David Mally
- Department of Urology, University Hospital, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
| | - Patricia John
- Department of Urology, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
| | - David Pfister
- Department of Urology, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
| | - Axel Heidenreich
- Department of Urology, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
| | - Peter Albers
- Department of Urology, University Hospital, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
| | - Günter Niegisch
- Department of Urology, University Hospital, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- *Correspondence: Günter Niegisch
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Salmivalli A, Ettala O, Boström PJ, Kytö V. Mortality after surgery for benign prostate hyperplasia: a nationwide cohort study. World J Urol 2022; 40:1785-1791. [PMID: 35429257 PMCID: PMC9236974 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-022-03999-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose To investigate postoperative mortality rates and risk factors for mortality after surgical treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Methods All patients who underwent partial prostate excision/resection from 2004 to 2014 in Finland were retrospectively assessed for eligibility using a nationwide registry. Procedures were classified as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), laser vaporization of the prostate (laser), and open prostatectomy. Univariable and multivariable regression were used to analyze the association of age, Charlson comorbidity index (CCI), operation type, annual center operation volume, study era, atrial fibrillation, and prostate cancer diagnosis with 90 days postoperative mortality.
Results Among the 39,320 patients, TURP was the most common operation type for lower urinary tract symptoms in all age groups. The overall 90 days postoperative mortality was 1.10%. Excess mortality in the 90 days postoperative period was less than 0.5% in all age groups. Postoperative mortality after laser operations was 0.59% and 1.16% after TURP (p = 0.035). Older age, CCI score, and atrial fibrillation were identified as risk factors for postoperative mortality. Prostate cancer diagnosis and the center’s annual operation volume were not significantly associated with mortality. The most common underlying causes of death were malignancy (35.5%) and cardiac disease (30.9%). Conclusion Elective urologic procedures for BPH are generally considered safe, but mortality increases with age. Laser operations may be associated with lower mortality rates than the gold standard TURP. Thus, operative risks and benefits must be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis. Further studies comparing operation types are needed. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00345-022-03999-0.
Collapse
|
13
|
Perioperative results of radical cystectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy according to the implementation of ERAS pathway. Prog Urol 2022; 32:401-409. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
14
|
Rammant E, Bultijnck R, Caperchione CM, Trinh L. The Use of Theory to Develop Physical Activity Interventions in Urological Cancer Survivors: A Narrative Review. Semin Oncol Nurs 2021; 37:151109. [PMID: 33516584 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2020.151109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To summarize the current available evidence on the use of behavior change theories to explain and change physical activity behavior in urological cancer survivors. DATA SOURCES Five electronic databases including Medline, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane, and Psych INFO and reference lists of key studies were searched between database inception and November 2020. Peer-reviewed articles on the use of behavior change theories to understand or change physical activity in urological cancer survivors were included. CONCLUSION The theory of planned behavior and the social cognitive theory were the most used theories to explain and change physical activity behavior in urological cancers, respectively. However, the use of behavior change theories in physical activity interventions for urological cancers is still low across all urological tumor groups. Planning frameworks such as the intervention mapping approach should be used to enhance the systematic use of behavior change theories during every phase of intervention development. In addition, more research is needed to identity which behavior change techniques are most effective to change physical activity behavior in urological cancer survivors. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Nurses play a key role in the urological cancer patients' clinical pathway and should be able to motivate patients to engage in sufficient physical activity levels. Therefore, it is important that nurses understand the underlying reasons why patients (do not) engage in physical activity and which behavior change techniques are most effective in changing a patients' behavior.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elke Rammant
- Ghent University, Human Structure and Repair, Ghent, Belgium.
| | - Renée Bultijnck
- Ghent University, Human Structure and Repair, Ghent, Belgium; Research Foundation, Flanders (FWO), Brussels, Belgium
| | - Cristina M Caperchione
- Faculty of Health, Human Performance Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| | - Linda Trinh
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Schmidt B, Bhambhvani HP, Greenberg DR, Prado K, Shafer S, Thong A, Gill H, Skinner E, Shah JB. Bupivacaine local anesthetic to decrease opioid requirements after radical cystectomy: Does formulation matter? Urol Oncol 2020; 39:369.e1-369.e8. [PMID: 33303378 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2020.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Reduction of opioids is an important goal in the care of patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC). Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) has been shown to be a safe and effective pain reliever in the immediate postoperative period and has been reported to reduce postoperative opioid requirements. Since the liposomal formulation is predicated on slow systemic absorption, the amount of bupivacaine administered is notably higher than that typically used with standard bupivacaine (SB) formulations. In addition, LB is costly, not universally available, and studies comparing this formulation to SB are lacking. We sought to determine if there is a difference in postoperative opioid requirements in patients who receive LB vs. high dose SB at the time of RC. METHODS In May 2019 we transitioned to administration of high-volume SB injected intraoperatively at the time of RC. This prospective cohort was compared to a historical cohort of patients who received injection of LB at the time of surgery. Primary endpoints included postsurgical opioid use measured in morphine equivalent dose (MED) and patient-reported Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain scores and length of stay. All patients were managed using principles of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). RESULTS From May 2019 through August 2019, 28 patients underwent RC and met eligibility criteria to receive SB at the time of surgery. They were compared to a historical cohort of 34 patients who received LB between November 2017 and July 2018. There was no difference in MED exposure either in the postanesthesia care unit (SB 9.0 ± 8.9 MED vs. LB 6.5 ± 9.4 MED, P= 0.29) or during the remainder of the hospital stay (SB 36.8 ± 56.9 MED vs. LB 42.1 ± 102.5 MED, P= 0.81), no difference in NRS pain scores on postoperative day 1 (SB 2.6 ± 1.6 vs. LB 2.1 ± 1.7, P= 0.23), day 2 (SB 2.4 ± 1.8 vs. LB 1.9 ± 1.6, P= 0.19), or day 3 (SB 1.9 ± 1.8 vs. LB 1.7 ± 1.7, P= 0.69) and no difference in length of stay (SB 5.0 ± 1.7 days, LB 4.9 ± 3.3 days, P= 0.93). Subgroup analysis of open RC and robotic-assisted RC showed no significant difference in MED or pain scores between LB and SB patients. CONCLUSIONS Among patients undergoing RC under ERAS protocol there was no significant difference in postoperative opioid consumption, NRS pain scores, or length of stay among patients receiving SB compared to LB.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bogdana Schmidt
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
| | | | - Daniel R Greenberg
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
| | - Kris Prado
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
| | - Steven Shafer
- Department of Anesthesiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
| | - Alan Thong
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
| | - Harcharan Gill
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
| | - Eila Skinner
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
| | - Jay B Shah
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common phenomenon among general surgery patients, but it is not well described in urologic surgical patients. We sought to define the incidence and predictive risk factors for POD in patients undergoing urologic surgery. RECENT FINDINGS Eighteen articles were included for review. The pooled incidence rate of postoperative delirium after urologic surgery was 1.69% (0.69-46.97%). Longer intraoperative time, male sex, unmarried status, and age were shown to be risk factors for POD. POD is common after many urologic surgeries and leads to worse postoperative outcomes and higher healthcare utilization. Future studies are needed to better assess for and prevent POD.
Collapse
|
17
|
Hockman L, Bailey J, Sanders J, Muzzey C, Wakefield M, Christensen A, Murray K. A Qualitative Assessment of Patient Satisfaction with Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer at a Single Institution: How Can We Improve? Res Rep Urol 2020; 12:447-453. [PMID: 33117744 PMCID: PMC7550214 DOI: 10.2147/rru.s269405] [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: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose To evaluate patient satisfaction (with emphasis on preoperative education) with radical cystectomy for bladder cancer at our institution, the University of Missouri Hospital, qualitatively in order to identify specific areas where improvements can be made. Materials and Methods We developed a patient survey that used open-ended questions to identify positive and negative experiences that contributed to patient satisfaction. We administered the survey to radical cystectomy patients who met inclusion criteria and agreed to participate. We recorded, transcribed and qualitatively coded the responses. We identified four themes under which both positive and negative responses were placed, and constructed two diagrams to better illustrate contributors to patient experience and satisfaction. Results We identified 25 patients who met inclusion criteria. Of those, 13 participated in the survey. Regarding overall experience, 92.3% of patients rated their care as excellent or good. Regarding preoperative education, 76.9% of patients reported they definitely or somewhat received enough information on what to expect after surgery, and 76.9% definitely received enough guidance on how to care for themselves after surgery. From qualitative coding of patient responses to open-ended questions, we identified preoperative preparation, delivery of care, caregiver availability, and patient-centered care as themes that contributed positively and negatively to patient experience. Conclusion Although the overall patient satisfaction could be perceived as high (92.3%), qualitative analysis revealed several areas where improvements can be made to improve patient experience with radical cystectomy at our institution. As previously expected, preoperative preparation was a contributor.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lukas Hockman
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
| | - Jacob Bailey
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
| | - Jacob Sanders
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
| | - Catherine Muzzey
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
| | - Mark Wakefield
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
| | - Amy Christensen
- Department of Health Management and Informatics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
| | - Katie Murray
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Posada Calderon L, Al Hussein Al Awamlh B, Shoag J, Patel N, Nicolas JD, Scherr DS. The role of surgical experience in patient selection, surgical quality, and outcomes in robot-assisted radical cystectomy. Urol Oncol 2020; 39:6-12. [PMID: 33127299 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2020.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) remains one of the most complex urological procedures. Due to regionalization of bladder cancer care, there is likely an imbalance in experience among urologists performing RARC. We sought to describe changes in patient selection, surgical quality surrogates and rates of complications in relation to surgical experience. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 409 consecutive patients with bladder cancer who underwent RARC between 2006 and 2017 by a single surgeon. The cohort was divided into 4 quartiles (Q1-Q4) according to surgical experience, based on the chronologic order at which RARC was performed. Baseline, perioperative and pathologic characteristics of patients were compared among the 4 groups. 30-day and 90-day complications were assessed using the Clavien-Dindo system. The association between surgical experience (quartile) and complications was assessed using multivariable logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Median age (interquartile range [IQR] from 70-73 years), body mass index (IQR from 25 to 27 kg/m2) and preoperative glomerular filtration rate (IQR from 59 to 65 ml/min) were similar among all quartiles (all P > 0.05). Patients in Q4 had higher rates of previous abdominopelvic surgery (46.1% vs. 30.4%, P = 0.031) and American Society of Anesthesiologists score of 3 to 4 (72.3% vs. 47.1%, P = 0.003) compared to patients in Q1. Patients who underwent RARC in Q4 compared to Q1, had less estimated blood loss (250 ml vs. 350 ml, P < 0.001), shorter operative time (346 vs. 360 minutes, P < 0.001), and higher lymph node yield (22 vs. 17 nodes, P < 0.001). The 30-day and 90-day complication rates were 53% and 62%, respectively. Thirty-day complication rates were similar among all 4 quartiles (P > 0.05), but higher among patients in Q4 compared to Q1 within 90 days (74% vs. 54%, P = 0.01). On multivariable analysis, patients in Q4 were more likely to experience any 90-day complication (OR 2.03, 95%Cl 1.11-3.70) compared to Q1. CONCLUSION Our results show that with surgical experience, more complex cases can be performed while continuing to improve surgical quality. Nonetheless, there appears to be a trade-off between the increase in complexity of cases performed with experience and accepting higher rates of complications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lina Posada Calderon
- Department of Urology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
| | | | - Jonathan Shoag
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Urology Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Urology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
| | - Neal Patel
- Department of Urology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
| | - Joseph D Nicolas
- Department of Urology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
| | - Douglas S Scherr
- Department of Urology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Roumiguié M, Xylinas E, Brisuda A, Burger M, Mostafid H, Colombel M, Babjuk M, Palou Redorta J, Witjes F, Malavaud B. Consensus Definition and Prediction of Complexity in Transurethral Resection or Bladder Endoscopic Dissection of Bladder Tumours. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12103063. [PMID: 33092240 PMCID: PMC7589904 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12103063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Simple Summary Transurethral resection of bladder tumours may be technically challenging. Complexity was defined by consensus from the literature by a panel of ten senior urologists as “any TURBT/En-bloc dissection that results in incomplete resection and/or prolonged surgery (>1 h) and/or significant (Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3) perioperative complications”. Patient and tumour’s characteristics that suggested to by the panel to relate to complex surgery were collected and then ranked by Delphi consensus. They were tested in the prediction of complexity in 150 clinical scenarios. After univariate and logistic regression analyses, significant characteristics were organized into a checklist that predicts complexity. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves of the regression model and the corresponding calibration curve showed adequate discrimination (AUC = 0.916) and good calibration. The resulting Bladder Complexity Checklist can be used to deliver optimal preoperative information and personalise the organisation of surgery. Abstract Ten senior urologists were interrogated to develop a predictive model based on factors from which they could anticipate complex transurethral resection of bladder tumours (TURBT). Complexity was defined by consensus. Panel members then used a five-point Likert scale to grade those factors that, in their opinion, drove complexity. Consensual factors were highlighted through two Delphi rounds. Respective contributions to complexity were quantitated by the median values of their scores. Multivariate analysis with complexity as a dependent variable tested their independence in clinical scenarios obtained by random allocation of the factors. The consensus definition of complexity was “any TURBT/En-bloc dissection that results in incomplete resection and/or prolonged surgery (>1 h) and/or significant (Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3) perioperative complications”. Logistic regression highlighted five domains as independent predictors: patient’s history, tumour number, location, and size and access to the bladder. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis confirmed good discrimination (AUC = 0.92). The sum of the scores of the five domains adjusted to their regression coefficients or Bladder Complexity Score yielded comparable performance (AUC = 0.91, C-statistics, p = 0.94) and good calibration. As a whole, preoperative factors identified by expert judgement were organized to quantitate the risk of a complex TURBT, a crucial requisite to personalise patient information, adapt human and technical resources to individual situations and address TURBT variability in clinical trials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mathieu Roumiguié
- Department of Urology, Institut Universitaire du Cancer, 31059 Toulouse CEDEX 9, France;
| | | | - Antonin Brisuda
- Department of Urology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Teaching Hospital Motol, 15006 Prague, Czech Republic; (A.B.); (M.B.)
| | - Maximillian Burger
- St. Josef, Klinik für Urologie, Caritas-Krankenhaus, 93053 Regensburg, Germany;
| | - Hugh Mostafid
- Department of Urology, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Surrey, Guildford GU2 7RF, UK;
| | - Marc Colombel
- Department of Urology, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 69437 Lyon, France;
| | - Marek Babjuk
- Department of Urology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Teaching Hospital Motol, 15006 Prague, Czech Republic; (A.B.); (M.B.)
| | | | - Fred Witjes
- Department of Urology, Radboud UMC, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands;
| | - Bernard Malavaud
- Department of Urology, Institut Universitaire du Cancer, 31059 Toulouse CEDEX 9, France;
- Correspondence:
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Wallace BK, Li G, McKiernan JM, DeCastro GJ, Anderson CB. Radical cystectomy in a cohort of octogenarians managed in the ERAS era. Urol Oncol 2020; 39:299.e1-299.e6. [PMID: 32981848 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2020.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To describe contemporary perioperative outcomes for octogenarians managed under an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. ERAS protocols have improved outcomes in radical cystectomy (RC), though outcomes for octogenarian patients undergoing RC in the modern ERAS era are not well researched. ERAS components have been gradually implemented into our clinical care pathways over the past 10 years. METHODS AND MATERIALS Octogenarians undergoing RC at our institution were retrospectively identified between 2009 and 2019. Cox proportional hazards models examined changes in time to hospital discharge and time to bowel movement over time, and logistic regression models examined differences in 90-day readmissions and discharge dispositions over time. Secondary analyses examined the effect of alvimopan on time to hospital discharge and time to bowel movement using log-rank tests, along with 90-day readmissions and discharge dispositions using Chi-squared tests. RESULTS Seventy octogenarian patients underwent RC during the study period. Median time to bowel movement was 6 days, while median time to hospital discharge was 9 days. Two-thirds of patients were discharged to home and 22% were readmitted within 90 days. There were no statistically significant associations between year of surgery and perioperative outcomes. Patients taking alvimopan had decreased time to hospital discharge (hazard ratio = 2.7, 95% confidence interval [1.5, 5.0], P = 0.002), but showed no difference in other perioperative outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Octogenarians treated with RC had no significant changes in perioperative outcomes during the implementation of ERAS components at our institution. However, octogenarians taking alvimopan were observed to have decreased time to hospital discharge.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Brendan K Wallace
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
| | - Gen Li
- Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
| | - James M McKiernan
- Department of Urology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY
| | - G Joel DeCastro
- Department of Urology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY
| | | |
Collapse
|
21
|
Ruf CG, Krampe S, Matthies C, Anheuser P, Nestler T, Simon J, Isbarn H, Dieckmann KP. Major complications of post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in a contemporary cohort of patients with testicular cancer and a review of the literature. World J Surg Oncol 2020; 18:253. [PMID: 32972425 PMCID: PMC7517823 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-020-02032-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (pc-RPLND) is one cornerstone in the clinical management of patients with nonseminomatous testicular germ cell tumours (GCT). A wide range of complication rates in this type of surgery is reported so far. We retrospectively evaluated the frequency of major complications by using the Clavien-Dindo classification and analysed the influence of various clinical factors on complication rates in pc-RPLND. Methods We retrospectively analysed 146 GCT patients undergoing pc-RPLND. Complications of grade III–V according to the Clavien-Dindo classification occurring within 30 days after surgery were registered along with the following clinical factors: age, body mass index (BMI), duration of surgery, number of anatomic fields resected, side of primary tumour, histology of surgical specimen, histology of primary tumour, and total dose of cisplatin applied prior to surgery. For comparison, we also evaluated 35 chemotherapy-naïve patients with primary RPLND and 19 with laparoscopic RPLND. We analysed types and frequencies of the various complications as well as associations with clinical factors using descriptive statistical methods. Results A total of 14.4% grade III–IV complications were observed in pc-RPLND, and 8.6% and 5.3% in primary and in laparoscopic RPLND, respectively. There was no perioperative mortality. Lymphocele was the most frequent adverse event (16% of grade III–IV complications). Operation time > 270 min (p = 0.001) and vital cancer in the resected specimen (p = 0.02) were significantly associated with higher complication rates. Left-sided resection fields involved two-fold higher complication rates, barely missing statistical significance (p = 0.06). Conclusions Pc-RPLND involves a grade III–V complication rate of 14.4%. Prolonged operation time and vital cancer in the residual mass are significantly associated with higher complication rates. The Clavien-Dindo classification system may allow inter-observer variation in rating complication grades, which may represent one reason for the wide range of reported RPLND complication rates. RPLND represents major surgery and surgeons active in this field must be competent to manage adverse events.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christian Guido Ruf
- Department of Urology, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Hamburg, Lesserstraße 180, 22049, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of Urology, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 40, 89081, Ulm, Germany
| | - Simon Krampe
- Department of Urology, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Hamburg, Lesserstraße 180, 22049, Hamburg, Germany
| | - Cord Matthies
- Department of Urology, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Hamburg, Lesserstraße 180, 22049, Hamburg, Germany
| | - Petra Anheuser
- Department of Urology, Albertinen Krankenhaus Hamburg, Suentelstrasse 11a, 22457, Hamburg, Germany
| | - Tim Nestler
- Department of Urology, Bundeswehrzentralkrankenhaus Koblenz, Rübenacher Str. 170, 56072, Koblenz, Germany
| | - Jörg Simon
- Department of Urology, Ortenau-Klinikum, Ebertplatz 12, 77654, Offenburg, Germany
| | - Hendrik Isbarn
- Martini Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
| | - Klaus Peter Dieckmann
- Department of Urology, Albertinen Krankenhaus Hamburg, Suentelstrasse 11a, 22457, Hamburg, Germany. .,Department of Urology, Asklepios Klinik Altona, Paul Ehrlich Strasse 1, 22763, Hamburg, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Huang MM, Patel HD, Su ZT, Pavlovich CP, Partin AW, Pierorazio PM, Allaf ME. A prospective comparative study of routine versus deferred pelvic drain placement after radical prostatectomy: impact on complications and opioid use. World J Urol 2020; 39:1845-1851. [PMID: 32929627 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03439-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE To evaluate the association of post-RP drain placement with post-operative complications and opioid use at a high-volume institution. METHODS A prospective, comparative cohort study of patients undergoing robot-assisted or open RP was conducted. Patients for two surgeons did not routinely receive pelvic drains ("No Drain" arm), while the remainder routinely placed drains ("Drain" arm). Outcomes were evaluated at 30 days including Clavien-Dindo complications and opioid use. Intention-to-treat primary analysis and additional secondary analyses were performed using appropriate statistical tests and logistic regression. RESULTS Of 498 total patients, 144 (28.9%) were in the No Drain arm (all robot-assisted) and 354 (71.1%) in the Drain arm. In the No Drain arm, 19 (13.2%) intraoperatively were chosen to receive drains. There was no difference in overall or major (Clavien ≥ 3) complications between groups (p = 0.2 and 0.4, respectively). Drain deferral did not predict complications on multivariable analysis adjusted for age, BMI, comorbidities, clinical risk, surgical approach, operating time, lymphadenectomy, and number of nodes removed [OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.34-1.11, p = 0.10]; nor did it predict symptomatic fluid collection, adjusting for lymphadenectomy and nodes removed [OR 1.14, 95% CI 0.43-3.60, p = 0.8]. Drain deferral did not decrease opioid use (p = 0.5). Per protocol analysis and restriction to robot-assisted cases demonstrated similar results. CONCLUSION There was no difference in adverse events, complications, symptomatic collections, or opioid use with deferral of routine drain placement after RP. Experienced surgeons may safely defer drain placement in the majority of robot-assisted RP cases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mitchell M Huang
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Park 213, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
| | - Hiten D Patel
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Park 213, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
| | - Zhuo T Su
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Park 213, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
| | - Christian P Pavlovich
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Park 213, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
| | - Alan W Partin
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Park 213, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
| | - Phillip M Pierorazio
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Park 213, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
| | - Mohamad E Allaf
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Park 213, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Huang MM, Patel HD, Wainger JJ, Su ZT, Becker REN, Han M, Pierorazio PM, Allaf ME. Comparison of Perioperative and Pathologic Outcomes Between Single-port and Standard Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy: An Analysis of a High-volume Center and the Pooled World Experience. Urology 2020; 147:223-229. [PMID: 32896583 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To perform an early comparative study of outcomes between single-port and robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (SP-RALRP) and standard RALRP at our institution and pooled analysis of series to date. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with organ-confined prostate cancer undergoing SP-RALRP at a high-volume institution were identified retrospectively along with reported SP-RALRP series to date. Data were compared to a contemporary prospective cohort of men undergoing standard RALRP. Patient demographics, perioperative and postoperative data, and complications categorized by the Clavien-Dindo system were compared for the institutional and pooled SP-RALRP cohorts to standard RALRP. RESULTS A total of 208 SP-RALRP cases were identified (26 from our institution) and compared to 376 standard RALRP cases. In the institutional analysis, there was no difference in operative time, length of stay, overall complications (15.4% vs 17.3%, P= 1.0), major (Clavien ≥III) complications (3.8% vs 3.7%, P = .6), inpatient opioid use, or patient-reported pain scores; median estimated blood loss (100 mL vs 150 mL, P = .02) and number of lymph nodes removed (5.5 vs 9, P = .002) were lower for SP-RALRP. In the pooled analysis, 208 patients receiving SP-RALRP had similar estimated blood loss and complication rates but fewer lymph nodes removed (P = .02) and marginally longer operating time (+16 minutes, P = .01) compared to standard RALRP. The difference in rate of positive surgical margins was not statistically significant (31.3% vs 24.5%, P = .08). CONCLUSION Based on an early experience with SP-RALRP at a high-volume center and a pooled analysis of SP series to date, perioperative and pathologic outcomes appear nearly equivalent compared to standard RALRP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mitchell M Huang
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
| | - Hiten D Patel
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
| | - Julia J Wainger
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
| | - Zhuo T Su
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
| | - Russell E N Becker
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
| | - Misop Han
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
| | - Phillip M Pierorazio
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
| | - Mohamad E Allaf
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Huang MM, Su ZT, Becker REN, Pavlovich CP, Partin AW, Allaf ME, Patel HD. Complications after open and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and association with postoperative opioid use: an analysis of data from the PREVENTER trial. BJU Int 2020; 127:190-197. [PMID: 32654363 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate perioperative complications for open radical prostatectomy (ORP) and robot-assisted RP (RARP) for patients enrolled in the PREvention of VENous ThromboEmbolism Following Radical Prostatectomy (PREVENTER; ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03006562) trial, to determine predictors and impact on opioid consumption. PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective cohort of 500 patients undergoing ORP and RARP was followed to determine rates of complications and opioid use. Complications were classified 30 days after RP using the Clavien-Dindo system. Patient characteristics and outcomes were compared using appropriate statistical tests. Logistic and linear regressions were performed to identify predictors of complications and evaluate the relationship between complications and postoperative opioid use. RESULTS A total of 124 (24.8%) men underwent ORP and 376 (75.2%) RARP, with 418 (83.6%) receiving pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND). While 83 patients (16.6%) had complications, only 19 (3.8%) were major (Clavien-Dindo Grade ≥III), with no differences by surgical approach. PLND (odds ratio [OR] 2.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.25-8.71; P = 0.03) and Stage pT3b (OR 2.76, 95% CI 1.23-6.00;P = 0.01) were the only predictors of complications after controlling for potential confounders. Patients who had complications had greater inpatient (P = 0.02) and outpatient (P = 0.005) opioid use, which persisted after controlling for patient-reported pain, attending surgeon variation, surgical approach, and undergoing PLND (inpatient β:77.2, 95% CI 17.9-136.5,P = 0.03; and outpatient β:21.9, 95% CI 4.7-39.1,P = 0.01). CONCLUSION In an analysis of prospectively collected data, overall and major complications rates did not differ by surgical approach. Patients receiving PLND and with Stage pT3b disease had more complications. Complications were independently associated with higher inpatient and outpatient postoperative opioid use.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mitchell M Huang
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Zhuo T Su
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Russell E N Becker
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Christian P Pavlovich
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Alan W Partin
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Mohamad E Allaf
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Hiten D Patel
- Department of Urology, The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Sun CY, Huang CC, Tsai YS, Chang YT, Ou CH, Su WC, Fan SY, Wang ST, Yang DC, Huang CC, Chang CM. Clinical Frailty Scale in Predicting Postoperative Outcomes in Older Patients Undergoing Curative Surgery for Urologic Malignancies: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study. Urology 2020; 144:38-45. [PMID: 32711011 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.06.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To examine the utility of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) in predicting outcomes in older adults with urologic malignancies undergoing curative surgeries. METHODS This prospective observational cohort study was conducted in a university-based tertiary medical center. Patients aged 75 years or older who were scheduled to undergo curative surgery for a urologic malignancy from January 2017 to December 2017 were recruited. Patients were grouped according to the CFS scores. The primary postoperative outcome measures were a major complication within 30 days and a decline in the activities of daily living (ADL) within 30 days and 90 days. Multivariable analyses and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve were performed to investigate the association between the CFS and postoperative outcomes. RESULTS A total of 82 patients, 50% women, were enrolled with mean age 81.6 years. The CFS was significantly associated with postoperative outcomes in a dose-response relationship. When compared with those with a CFS <5, patients with CFS scores ≥5 had a 10.3-times higher risk for a major complication, 8.5-times and 21.4-times higher risk for a decline in ADL within 30 days and 90 days. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curves for the CFS to predict a major complication, the 30-day decline in ADL and the 90-day decline in ADL were 0.60, 0.73, and 0.79. CONCLUSION A higher CFS score predicted a higher risk of poor outcomes in this population. It is recommended that patients with higher CFS scores, especially above 5, are needed to receive further multidisciplinary perioperative care.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chien-Yao Sun
- Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Chien-Cheng Huang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Senior Services, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Yuh-Shyan Tsai
- Department of Urology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Yu-Tzu Chang
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Chien-Hui Ou
- Department of Urology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Wu-Chou Su
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Sheng-Yu Fan
- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Shan-Tair Wang
- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Deng-Chi Yang
- Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Chi-Chang Huang
- Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
| | - Chia-Ming Chang
- Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Erikson MS, Petersen AC, Andersen KK, Jacobsen FK, Mogensen K, Hermann GG. Do repeated transurethral procedures under general anesthesia influence mortality in patients with non-invasive urothelial bladder cancer? A Danish national cohort study. Scand J Urol 2020; 54:281-289. [PMID: 32584153 DOI: 10.1080/21681805.2020.1782978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate the effect of repeated transurethral procedures under general anesthesia on overall mortality in patients with non-invasive bladder cancer.Materials and methods: All Danish residents with non-invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma or primary urothelial carcinoma in situ diagnosed between 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2011 were included and followed until death or 31 March 2017. All transurethral procedures under general anesthesia, intravesical instillation therapy, recurrences and progression to invasive disease or cystectomy were recorded during follow-up. Associations between treatments and overall mortality were evaluated using multivariable regression analysis adjusted for age, gender, comorbidities and socioeconomic status. The effect of disease progression on mortality was removed by censoring patients at the time of progression or cystectomy.Results: Risk of death increased with the number of transurethral procedures under general anesthesia for Ta low- and high-grade tumors compared to patients who had only one procedure; after eight or more procedures the risk of death increased by 28% and 83%, respectively. There was no similar relationship for carcinomas in situ. In total, 36-52% of procedures under general anesthesia did not identify urothelial neoplasia.Conclusions: Repeated transurethral procedures under general anesthesia appear to be associated with increased risk of death in patients with primary non-invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma. Furthermore, a substantial number of procedures were without findings of neoplasia, indicating that too many patients are admitted for transurethral procedures under GA. Attempts should be taken to reduce unnecessary transurethral procedures under GA, e.g. by improved outpatient diagnosis of urothelial neoplasia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marie Schmidt Erikson
- Department of Urology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark
| | | | - Klaus Kaae Andersen
- Department of Statistics and Pharmacoepidemiology, Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Frederik Krogsdal Jacobsen
- Department of Statistics and Pharmacoepidemiology, Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Karin Mogensen
- Department of Urology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark
| | - Gregers Gautier Hermann
- Department of Urology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Loloi J, Allen JL, Schilling A, Hollenbeak C, Merrill SB, Kaag MG, Raman JD. In the World of Bladder Tumors: Size Does Matter. Bladder Cancer 2020. [DOI: 10.3233/blc-200273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is fundamental to the diagnosis and management of bladder cancer. The impact of tumor size on perioperative outcomes is seemingly intuitive albeit incompletely defined. OBJECTIVE: To compare outcomes following TURBT of small, medium, and large tumors to determine if larger tumors truly resulted in a greater degree of complications. METHODS: The National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP) Participant Use File (PUF) was queried to extract all TURBT cases performed from 2011–2015. CPT codes 52234 (small), 52235 (medium), and 52240 (large) were used to stratify the data into three cohorts. Outcomes of interest included any complications, hospital length of stay (LOS), reoperation within 30-days, 30-day readmission, and mortality. RESULTS: 17,839 patients who underwent TURBT were included. 44% had small (n = 7,805), 35% had medium (n = 6,240), and 21% had large tumors (n = 3,794). Univariate analysis revealed significant differences in complications, length of stay, reoperation rate, readmission at 30-days, and mortality when stratifying TURBT by tumor size (p < 0.0001). In the multivariable regression model, medium and large tumors were associated with significantly greater odds of a postoperative complication (OR = 1.37 and 1.64; p < 0.0001), reoperation (OR = 1.33 and 1.52; p = 0.019 and p = 0.002), readmission at 30-days (OR = 1.27 and 1.56; p = 0.001 and p < 0.0001), and death (OR = 1.65 and 2.59; p = 0.015 and p < 0.0001) compared to smaller tumors. CONCLUSIONS: Larger tumor size (>5 cm) is associated with greater length of stay, reoperation, readmission, and death following TURBT. Patients should be counseled appropriately and likely warrant vigilant observation prior to and following hospital discharge.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Justin Loloi
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
| | - Jordan L. Allen
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
| | - Amber Schilling
- Division of Outcomes Research and Quality, Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
| | - Christopher Hollenbeak
- Department of Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA
| | - Suzanne B. Merrill
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
| | - Matthew G. Kaag
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
| | - Jay D. Raman
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Patel HD, Faisal FA, Trock BJ, Joice GA, Schwen ZR, Pierorazio PM, Johnson MH, Bivalacqua TJ, Han M, Gorin MA, Carter HB, Partin AW, Pavlovich CP, Allaf ME. Effect of Pharmacologic Prophylaxis on Venous Thromboembolism After Radical Prostatectomy: The PREVENTER Randomized Clinical Trial. Eur Urol 2020; 78:360-368. [PMID: 32444264 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2020.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Direct high-quality evidence is lacking evaluating perioperative pharmacologic prophylaxis (PP) after radical prostatectomy (RP) to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) leading to significant practice variation. OBJECTIVE To study the impact of in-hospital PP on symptomatic VTE incidence and adverse events after RP at 30 d, with the secondary objective of evaluating overall VTE in a screening subcohort. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A prospective, phase 4, single-center, randomized trial of men with prostate cancer undergoing open or robotic-assisted laparoscopic RP was conducted (July 2017-November 2018). INTERVENTION PP (subcutaneous heparin) plus routine care versus routine care alone. The screening subcohort was offered lower extremity duplex ultrasound at 30 d. OUTCOMES MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS The primary efficacy outcome was symptomatic VTE incidence (pulmonary embolism [PE] or deep venous thrombosis [DVT]). Primary safety outcomes included the incidence of symptomatic lymphocele, hematoma, or bleeding after surgery. Secondary outcomes were overall VTE, estimated blood loss, total surgical drain output, complications, and surveillance imaging bias. Fisher's exact test and modified Poisson regression were performed. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS A total of 501 patients (75% robotic) were randomized and >99% (500/501) completed follow-up. At second interim analysis (N = 445), the symptomatic VTE rate was 2.3% (four PE + DVT and one DVT) for routine care versus 0.9% (one PE + DVT and one DVT) for PP (relative risk 0.40 [95% confidence interval 0.08-2.03], p = 0.3) meeting a futility threshold for early stopping. In the screening subcohort, the overall VTE rate was 3.3% versus 2.4% (p = 0.7). Results were similar at the final analysis (symptomatic VTE: 2.0% vs 0.8%, p = 0.3; overall VTE: 2.9% vs 2.8%, p = 1). No differences were observed in safety or secondary outcomes. All VTE events (seven symptomatic and three asymptomatic) occurred in patients undergoing pelvic lymph node dissection. CONCLUSIONS This study was not able to demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in symptomatic VTE associated with PP. There was no increase in the development of symptomatic lymphoceles, bleeding, or other adverse events. Given that the event rate was lower than powered for, further research is needed among high-risk patients (Caprini score ≥8) or patients receiving pelvic lymph node dissection. PATIENT SUMMARY In this report, we randomized patients undergoing radical prostatectomy to perioperative pharmacologic prophylaxis or routine care alone. We found that pharmacologic prophylaxis did not reduce postoperative symptomatic venous thromboembolism significantly for men at routine risk. Importantly, pharmacologic prophylaxis did not increase adverse events, such as formation of lymphoceles or bleeding, and can safely be implemented when indicated for patients with risk factors undergoing radical prostatectomy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hiten D Patel
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
| | - Farzana A Faisal
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Bruce J Trock
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Gregory A Joice
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Zeyad R Schwen
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Phillip M Pierorazio
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Michael H Johnson
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Trinity J Bivalacqua
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Misop Han
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Michael A Gorin
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - H Ballentine Carter
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Alan W Partin
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Christian P Pavlovich
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Mohamad E Allaf
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Bansal D, Nayak B, Singh P, Nayyar R, Ramachandran R, Kumar R, Seth A. Randomized controlled trial to compare outcomes with and without the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in patients undergoing radical cystectomy. Indian J Urol 2020; 36:95-100. [PMID: 32549659 PMCID: PMC7279092 DOI: 10.4103/iju.iju_11_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Very few randomized controlled trials are available globally to support routine use of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol after radical cystectomy (RC), and none so far has been conducted in the Indian subcontinent. The aim of the present study was to evaluate hospital stay and 30-day perioperative outcomes following RC with the implementation of the ERAS protocol. Materials and Methods: Fifty-four patients undergoing open RC were randomized to ERAS versus conventional surgical care (CSC) at our center from April 2017 to May 2018. Key interventions included avoidance of mechanical bowel preparation, early nasogastric tube removal, early enteral feeding, and early obligatory ambulation. Follow-up was done till 30-day postoperatively or till discharge, whichever longer. Results: Twenty-seven patients in each group were analyzed. The demographic profile of the groups was similar. Length of stay in each group (8 days [5–57] ERAS vs. 9 days [5–31] CSC group, P = 0.390) was similar, with time to recovery of bowel function being significantly less in ERAS group (12 h [12–108] vs. 36 h [12–60] for bowel sounds [P = 0.001], 48 h [12–108] vs. 72 h [36–156] for passage of flatus [P = 0.001], and 84 h [36–180] vs. 96 [60–156] for passage of stools [P = 0.013]). Perioperative complication rate (12 patients (44.4%) vs. 14 (51.9%), P = 0.786) was similar. Conclusions: ERAS protocol leads to faster bowel recovery compared to conventional care in patients undergoing open RC but fails to demonstrate a shorter length of stay and lower complication rate.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Devanshu Bansal
- Department of Urology, Uro-Oncology and Renal Transplant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
| | - Brusabhanu Nayak
- Department of Urology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
| | - Prabhjot Singh
- Department of Urology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
| | - Rishi Nayyar
- Department of Urology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
| | - Rashmi Ramachandran
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
| | - Rajeev Kumar
- Department of Urology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
| | - Amlesh Seth
- Department of Urology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Risk factors and reasons for reoperation after radical cystectomy. Urol Oncol 2020; 38:269-277. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2019.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
|
31
|
Greenberg DR, Kee JR, Stevenson K, Van Zyl E, Dugala A, Prado K, Gill HS, Skinner EC, Shah JB. Implementation of a Reduced Opioid Utilization Protocol for Radical Cystectomy. Bladder Cancer 2020. [DOI: 10.3233/blc-190243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Radical cystectomy (RC) often requires a prolonged course of opioid medications for postoperative pain management. We implemented a Reduced Opioid Utilization (ROU) protocol to decrease exposure to opioid medications. OBJECTIVE: To determine the impact of the ROU protocol on opioid exposure, pain control, inpatient recovery, and complication rates among patients who underwent RC. METHODS: The ROU protocol includes standardized recovery pathways, a multimodal opioid-sparing pain regimen, and improved patient and provider education regarding non-opioid medications. Opioid exposure was calculated as morphine equivalent dose (MED), and was compared between RC patients following the ROU protocol and patients who previously followed our traditional pathway. Opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs), pain scores, length of stay, and 90-day complications, readmission, and mortality were also compared between cohorts. RESULTS: 104 patients underwent RC, 54 (52%) of whom followed the ROU protocol. ROU patients experienced a statistically significant decrease in opioid exposure in the post-anesthesia care unit (p = 0.003) and during their postoperative recovery (85.7±21.0 MED vs 352.6±34.4 MED, p < 0.001). The ROU protocol was associated with a statistically significant decrease in ORADEs after surgery. There was no significant difference in average pain scores, length of stay, readmissions, or 90-day complication or mortality rates. CONCLUSIONS: The ROU protocol decreased opioid use by 77% without compromising pain control or increasing the rate of complications. This study demonstrates the efficacy of non-opioid medications in controlling postoperative pain, and highlights the role providers can play to decrease patient exposure to opioids after RC surgery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Daniel R. Greenberg
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | - Jessica R. Kee
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | - Kerri Stevenson
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | - Elizna Van Zyl
- Stanford University Healthcare, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | - Anisia Dugala
- Stanford University Healthcare, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | - Kris Prado
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | - Harcharan S. Gill
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | - Eila C. Skinner
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| | - Jay B. Shah
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
High-intensity interval training produces a significant improvement in fitness in less than 31 days before surgery for urological cancer: a randomised control trial. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2020; 23:696-704. [PMID: 32157250 PMCID: PMC7655502 DOI: 10.1038/s41391-020-0219-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Objectives To assess the efficacy of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for improving cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in patients awaiting resection for urological malignancy within four weeks. Subjects/patients and methods A randomised control trial of consecutive patients aged (>65 years) scheduled for major urological surgery in a large secondary referral centre in a UK hospital. The primary outcome is change in anaerobic threshold (VO2AT) following HIIT vs. standard care. Results Forty patients were recruited (mean age 72 years, male (39): female (1)) with 34 completing the protocol. Intention to treat analysis showed significant improvements in anaerobic threshold (VO2AT; mean difference (MD) 2.26 ml/kg/min (95% CI 1.25–3.26)) following HIIT. Blood pressure (BP) also significantly reduced in following: HIIT (SBP: −8.2 mmHg (95% CI −16.09 to −0.29) and DBP: −6.47 mmHg (95% CI −12.56 to −0.38)). No reportable adverse safety events occurred during HIIT and all participants achieved >85% predicted maximum heart rate during sessions, with protocol adherence of 84%. Conclusions HIIT can improve CRF and cardiovascular health, representing clinically meaningful and achievable pre-operative improvements. Larger randomised trials are required to investigate the efficacy of prehabilitation HIIT upon different cancer types, post-operative complications, socio-economic impact and long-term survival.
Collapse
|
33
|
Low Serum Albumin Correlates With Adverse Events Following Surgery for Male Urinary Incontinence: Analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project. Urology 2020; 137:178-182. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
|
34
|
Patel HD, Faisal FA, Patel ND, Pavlovich CP, Allaf ME, Han M, Herati AS. Effect of a prospective opioid reduction intervention on opioid prescribing and use after radical prostatectomy: results of the Opioid Reduction Intervention for Open, Laparoscopic, and Endoscopic Surgery (ORIOLES) Initiative. BJU Int 2019; 125:426-432. [PMID: 31643128 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of a prospective opioid reduction intervention after radical prostatectomy (RP; based on a surgery-specific guideline and education) on post-discharge opioid prescribing, use, disposal, and need for additional opioid medication. PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective, non-randomised, pre-post interventional trial of patients undergoing RP for prostate cancer (August 2017-November 2018) was conducted as part of the Opioid Reduction Intervention for Open, Laparoscopic, and Endoscopic Surgery (ORIOLES) Initiative. An evidence-based intervention including: a discharge sheet, nursing education, and standardised prescribing guideline, was applied with the primary outcome of total oral morphine equivalents (OMEQ) used after RP. Secondary outcomes included opioid prescribing, opioid disposal, need for additional opioid medication, and presence of incisional/post-surgical abdominal pain at 30 days after RP. RESULTS A total of 214 (Pre-Intervention arm) and 229 (Post-Intervention arm) adult patients were enrolled (100% follow-up). The intervention reduced post-discharge opioid prescribing (from 224.3 to 120.3 mg; -46.4%, P = 0.01), reduced opioid use (from 52.1 to 38.3 mg; -26.5%, P < 0.01), and increased opioid disposal (+13.5%, P < 0.01). Greater prescribing of opioids at discharge, higher body mass index, and use of opioid medication prior to surgery, were independently associated with greater post-discharge opioid use, while history of a chronic pain diagnosis was not statistically significant. In the Post-Intervention cohort, 2.2% of patients needed additional medication for post-surgical pain (0.9% obtained a prescription) and 1.3% initiated long-term use. CONCLUSIONS A prospective, evidence-based intervention reduced post-discharge opioid prescribing and use, while increasing disposal after RP. Risk factors for increased opioid use were identified. The results support expanding the use of evidence-based opioid reduction interventions to other surgical specialties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hiten D Patel
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Farzana A Faisal
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Neil D Patel
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Christian P Pavlovich
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Mohamad E Allaf
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Misop Han
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Amin S Herati
- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Li J, Zhang Y, Teng Z, Han Z. Partial nephrectomy versus radical nephrectomy for cT2 or greater renal tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 2019; 71:435-444. [DOI: 10.23736/s0393-2249.19.03470-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
|
36
|
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Hospital and surgical volumes, as well as complications, are considered to influence intra and postoperative results in most surgical operations. This trend is also seen in uro-oncologic surgery. The objective of this review is to critically analyze the most recent literature to give a comprehensive overview on whether surgical and hospital volumes have an impact, and whether regionalization of the procedure should be advised. RECENT FINDINGS Uro-oncologic surgery has recently become more regionalized, and data coming from different population-based analyses appear to support this trend. Recent data suggest that the most beneficial procedures could be radical cystectomy, radical prostatectomy, and partial nephrectomy. For radical cystectomy, even considering different cut-off values, saw better results for postoperative complications, mortality and long-term oncological and functional outcomes in patients treated in high-volume institutions. Centralization of radical prostatectomy seems to affect short-term outcomes and costs related to prostate cancer treatment, with high-volume institutions providing more affordable treatments reducing cancer recurrence and progression. Partial nephrectomy is more frequently performed in cT1-b cancer in high-volume than low-volume institutions. Additionally, in this setting it has a higher success rate and lower complications, shorter operative time, and fewer prolonged hospital stays. SUMMARY Regionalization of the procedure in high-volume centers seems to have impact on postoperative morbidity and mortality for the most frequent major uro-oncological procedures: radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, and partial nephrectomy; but there are insufficient data available on other procedures.
Collapse
|
37
|
Coughlin GD, Youl PH, Philpot S, Wright MJ, Honore M, Theile DE. Outcomes following radical cystectomy: a population-based study from Queensland, Australia. ANZ J Surg 2019; 89:752-757. [PMID: 31087817 DOI: 10.1111/ans.15259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Radical cystectomy (RC) is a complex uro-oncology surgical procedure with high surgical morbidity. We report on outcomes following RC for bladder cancer using a population-based cohort of patients. METHODS Patients receiving an RC from 2002 to 2016 were included and linked to their cancer-related surgical procedures. Hospitals were categorized as high (>7 RCs/year) and low (≤7 RCs/year). Outcomes included 30- and 90-day mortalities and 2-year overall survival (OS). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine factors associated with the outcomes of interest. OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier survival function. RESULTS During the 15-year study period, 1230 patients underwent an RC for invasive bladder cancer. In-hospital mortality was 1.1%, and 30- and 90-day mortality was 1.4% and 2.9%, respectively. Both 30- and 90-day mortalities were significantly higher for older versus younger patients (P = 0.01 and P < 0.001, respectively), and lymph node involvement was significantly associated with 90-day mortality (P = 0.002). Patients treated more recently were about 80% less likely to die within 90 days. The 2-year OS was 71.5%, with significant improvements observed over time (P < 0.001). While we found no evidence of a hospital-volume relationship for post-operative mortality or survival, patients treated in low-volume compared to high-volume hospitals were more likely to have surgical margin involvement (10.9% versus 7.1%, respectively, P = 0.03). CONCLUSION We observed low post-operative mortality rates overall, with rates decreasing significantly over time. Some subgroups of patients experience poorer post-operative outcomes. Reporting on post-operative outcomes, and survival over time helps monitor clinical progress and identify areas for improvement.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Geoffrey D Coughlin
- Department of Urology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
| | | | - Shoni Philpot
- Cancer Alliance Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
| | - Matthew J Wright
- Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainsville, Florida, USA
| | - Matthew Honore
- Department of Urology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
| | - David E Theile
- Cancer Alliance Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Translational Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
| | | |
Collapse
|
38
|
The "Rule of W" in Urology: Testing Surgical Dictum. Urology 2019; 130:29-35. [PMID: 31047913 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.01.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the timing and frequency of postoperative occurrences as described in the "Rule of W" mnemonic for modern urologic and general surgical cases. METHODS Using data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, patients who underwent a urologic or general surgery procedure and developed a postoperative pneumonia (PNA), urinary tract infection (UTI), surgical site infection, venous thromboembolic event, or myocardial infarction (MI) were included. Frequency and median days to complication were compared. RESULTS A total of 445,639 general surgery and 57,963 urology patients were included. Median time to occurrence differed between the cohorts for PNA, UTI, superficial infection, organ space infection, and MI. MI occurred earliest on POD3 for both groups (P = .0438). PNA occurred second on POD4 and POD5 for general surgery and urology, respectively (P = .0034). Venous thromboembolic events occurred third with PE occurring on POD8 for both cohorts (P = .1225) and deep venous thrombosis occurring on POD10 and POD11 (P = .6879) for general surgery and urology, respectively. Wound-related complications occurred at days 9-12 for general surgery and 11-13 for urology. The final sequence yielded waves, wind, walking, water/wound for general surgery and waves, wind, walking, wound, water for urology. CONCLUSION A different chronology of postoperative events was found for urology patients than that described in the original mnemonic. UTIs and wound-related complications represent the most frequent morbidities for the urologic and general surgical patient, respectively. As patient demographics and practice patterns evolve, the "Rule of W", and other teaching tools, will need to be continually and critically reviewed.
Collapse
|
39
|
Oedorf K, Skaaheim Haug E, Liedberg F, Järvinen R, Bjerggaard Jensen J, Arum CJ, Wrist Lam G. Perioperative management of radical cystectomy in the Nordic countries. Scand J Urol 2019; 53:51-55. [DOI: 10.1080/21681805.2019.1583686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Kimie Oedorf
- Department of Urology, Herlev/Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | | | - Fredrik Liedberg
- Department of Urology, Skånes Universitetssjukhus, Malmö, Sweden
| | - Riikka Järvinen
- Department of Urology, HYKS Sairaanhoitopiiri, Helsinki University central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
| | | | - Carl-J⊘rgen Arum
- Department of Urology, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
| | - Gitte Wrist Lam
- Department of Urology, Herlev/Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Azawi NH, Rohrsted M, Poulsen J, Lund L, Kromann-Andersen B, Olsen LH. Robotic versus laparoscopic urological surgery: incidence of reoperation and complications. Scand J Urol 2019; 53:56-61. [PMID: 30880535 DOI: 10.1080/21681805.2019.1588918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Abstract
Objective: To report the introduction of minimum invasive surgery in Denmark with focus on the reoperation and complication rates. Materials and methods: Data were prospectively collected at the national UroLap database. The database was established in 2003 in Denmark to register all laparoscopic urological procedures as well as their peri- and post-operative outcomes. In the period from 2009-2014, 10,843 patients were registered with the database, of which 10,546 (97%) had a complete Clavien-Dindo score within the first 30 postoperative days. Results: The mean age of patients was 60.5 years (S.D. = 16.2), and 415 patients (4%) were under the age of 17 years. The male-to-female ratio was 4:1. At the end of 2010, 25% of surgeries used the robotic technique, but the frequency of robotic surgeries increased to 56% in 2014. No complications were reported in 74.6% of the urological procedures. The mortality rate was reported at only 0.27% of all patients. Patients who underwent a urological procedure performed by consultant urologists had a lower rate of complication compared to procedures performed by trainees (p = 0.03) but not staff doctors (p = 0.9). There were no significant differences in complication rates between staff doctors and trainee (p = 0.2). Conclusion: Robotic and laparoscopic urological procedures are associated with low serious complication rates. Postoperative complications were more common among surgeries performed by trainees. The robotic approach is associated with a shorter L.O.S. compared to the laparoscopic approach and linked to lower reoperation rates.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nessn H Azawi
- a Department of Urology , Zealand University Hospital , Roskilde , Denmark.,b Institute of Clinical Medicine , University of Copenhagen , Copenhagen , Denmark
| | | | | | - Lars Lund
- e Odense University Hospital , Odense , Denmark
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
41
|
Patel HD, Matlaga BR, Ziemba JB. Trends in the Setting and Cost of Ambulatory Urological Surgery. UROLOGY PRACTICE 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urpr.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
|
42
|
Pereira JF, Pareek G, Mueller-Leonhard C, Zhang Z, Amin A, Mega A, Tucci C, Golijanin D, Gershman B. The Perioperative Morbidity of Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor: Implications for Quality Improvement. Urology 2019; 125:131-137. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Revised: 10/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
|
43
|
Lyon TD, Boorjian SA, Shah PH, Tarrell R, Cheville JC, Frank I, Karnes RJ, Thompson RH, Tollefson MK. Comprehensive characterization of perioperative reoperation following radical cystectomy. Urol Oncol 2019; 37:292.e11-292.e17. [PMID: 30679081 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2018.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION To examine the nature, timing, and risk factors underlying return to the operating room (ROR) following radical cystectomy (RC). ROR has been proposed as a surgical quality metric based on data from the general surgery literature, but ROR has not been comprehensively characterized following RC. PATIENTS AND METHODS We queried our institutional Cystectomy Registry from 2000 to 2016 to identify patients with ROR within 90 days of RC. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine associations between patient features and ROR. Survival outcomes were studied based on whether ROR was necessary. RESULTS Of 1968 patients treated with RC, 112 (5.7%) underwent 125 reoperations within 90 days of RC, of which 93% were unanticipated and due to postsurgical complications. The most common reasons for ROR were facial dehiscence (29%), bowel obstruction (21%), and enteric anastomotic leak (8%). On multivariable analysis, increasing body mass index (odds ratio 1.04, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.01-1.08, P = 0.045) and albumin <3.5 g/dl (odds ratio 2.15, 95% CI 1.28-3.59, P = 0.004) were associated with greater odds of ROR. Patients with a ROR had significantly decreased 5-year overall survival compared to patients who did not undergo ROR (43% vs. 55%; P = 0.003), and ROR was associated with increased all-cause mortality after multivariable adjustment (hazard ratio 1.33, 95% CI 1.01-1.74, P = 0.04). CONCLUSION ROR principally occurred due to unanticipated complications and was associated with increased mortality after RC. These data suggest ROR may be a useful metric by which urological programs can track the efficacy of interventions aimed at improving perioperative care for RC patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Paras H Shah
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
| | - Robert Tarrell
- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
| | - John C Cheville
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
| | - Igor Frank
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
44
|
Saluk JL, Blackwell RH, Gange WS, Zapf MAC, Kothari AN, Kuo PC, Quek ML, Flanigan RC, Gupta GN. The LACE Score as a Tool to Identify Radical Cystectomy Patients at Increased Risk of 90-Day Readmission and Mortality. Curr Urol 2018; 12:20-26. [PMID: 30374276 DOI: 10.1159/000447226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer is associated with high rates of readmission. We investigated the LACE score, a validated prediction tool for readmission and mortality, in the radical cystectomy population. Materials & Methods Patients who underwent radical cystectomy for bladder cancer were identified by ICD-9 codes from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Database for California years 2007-2010. The LACE score was calculated as previously described, with components of L: length of stay, A: acuity of admission, C: comorbidity, and E: number of emergency department visits within 6 months preceding surgery. Results Of 3,470 radical cystectomy patients, 638 (18.4%) experienced 90-day readmission, and 160 (4.6%) 90-day mortality. At a previously validated "high-risk" LACE score ≥ 10, patients experienced an increased risk of 90-day readmission (22.8 vs. 17.7%, p = 0.002) and mortality (9.1 vs. 3.5%, p < 0.001). On adjusted multivariable analysis, "high risk" patients by LACE score had increased 90-day odds of readmission (adjusted OR = 1.24, 95% CI: 0.99-1.54, p = 0.050) and mortality (adjusted OR = 2.09, 95% CI: 1.47-2.99, p < 0.001). Conclusion The LACE score reasonably identifies patients at risk for 90-day mortality following radical cystectomy, but only poorly predicts readmission. Providers may use the LACE score to target high-risk patients for closer follow-up or intervention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer L Saluk
- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA
| | - Robert H Blackwell
- Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.,Department of One: MAP Division of Clinical Informatics and Analytics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
| | - William S Gange
- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA
| | - Matthew A C Zapf
- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA.,Department of One: MAP Division of Clinical Informatics and Analytics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
| | - Anai N Kothari
- Department of One: MAP Division of Clinical Informatics and Analytics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.,Department of Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
| | - Paul C Kuo
- Department of One: MAP Division of Clinical Informatics and Analytics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.,Department of Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
| | - Marcus L Quek
- Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
| | - Robert C Flanigan
- Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.,Department of One: MAP Division of Clinical Informatics and Analytics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
| | - Gopal N Gupta
- Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.,Department of One: MAP Division of Clinical Informatics and Analytics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Yuh BE, Kwon YS, Shinder BM, Singer EA, Jang TL, Kim S, Stein MN, Mayer T, Ferrari A, Lee N, Parikh RR, Ruel N, Kim WJ, Horie S, Byun SS, Ahlering TE, Kim IY. Results of Phase 1 study on cytoreductive radical prostatectomy in men with newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer. Prostate Int 2018; 7:102-107. [PMID: 31485434 PMCID: PMC6713798 DOI: 10.1016/j.prnil.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Preclinical and retrospective data suggest that cytoreductive radical prostatectomy may benefit a subset of men who present with metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa). Herein, we report the results of the first planned Phase 1 study on cytoreductive surgery. Methods From four institutions, 36 patients consented to the study. However, four did not complete surgery because of rapid disease progression (n = 3) and another because of an intraoperatively discovered pericolonic abscess. Men with newly diagnosed clinical mPCa to lymph nodes or bones were eligible. The primary endpoint was the rate of major perioperative complications (Clavien-Dindo Grade 3 or higher) occurring within 90 days of surgery. Results The mean age at surgery was 64.0 years. The 90-day overall complication rate was 31.2% (n = 10), of which two (6.25%) were considered major complications: one acute tubular necrosis requiring temporary dialysis and one death. In men with more than 6 months of follow-up, 67.9% had prostate specific antigen nadir ≤0.2 ng/mL, while one patient experienced a rapid rise in prostate specific antigen and another a widely disseminated disease that resulted in death 5 months after surgery. Altogether, these results demonstrate that cytoreductive radical prostatectomy is safe and surgically feasible in selected patients who present with mPCa . Yet, there may be a small subset of patients in whom surgery may cause a significant harm. Conclusion Therefore, cytoreductive surgery in men with mPCa should be limited to clinical trials until robust data are available.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bertram E Yuh
- Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
| | - Young Suk Kwon
- Section of Urologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Division of Urology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Brian M Shinder
- Section of Urologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Division of Urology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Eric A Singer
- Section of Urologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Division of Urology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Thomas L Jang
- Section of Urologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Division of Urology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Sinae Kim
- Department of Biostatistics, Rutgers School of Public Health, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Mark N Stein
- Department of Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Tina Mayer
- Department of Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Anna Ferrari
- Department of Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Nara Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Rahul R Parikh
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| | - Nora Ruel
- Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
| | - Wun-Jae Kim
- Department of Urology, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
| | - Shigeo Horie
- Department of Urology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Seok-Soo Byun
- Department of Urology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Bundang, Korea
| | - Thomas E Ahlering
- Department of Urology, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
| | - Isaac Yi Kim
- Section of Urologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Division of Urology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Nykopp TK, Batista da Costa J, Mannas M, Black PC. Current Clinical Trials in Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Curr Urol Rep 2018; 19:101. [PMID: 30357541 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-018-0852-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW As our molecular understanding of bladder cancer continues to advance, more and more novel agents are entering clinical trials across the spectrum of bladder cancer stages. The clinical trial activity for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) has been boosted further by the evolution of specific disease states that set more uniform inclusion criteria for clinical trial design. Here, we aimed to review the current clinical trials landscape in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer with respect to these disease states. RECENT FINDINGS Most active clinical trials focus on high-risk NMIBC in either the BCG-naïve or BCG-unresponsive setting. Strict criteria to define the disease state and a clear pathway to drug registration have encouraged trials for patients with BCG-unresponsive NMIBC. The most promising potential breakthroughs for BCG-naïve patients include alternative BCG strains, immune-priming with intradermal BCG vaccination, and systemic immune checkpoint blockade. The latter therapy is also being actively investigated in multiple trials in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC, along with novel viral agents such as INSTILADRIN (nadofaragene firadenovec) and targeted agents such as oportuzumab monatox. After many years of relative stagnation, multiple new therapies currently under investigation in well-designed clinical trials appear poised for routine clinical implementation in the near future. These therapies should dramatically improve the outcome of patients with NMIBC. We can look forward to the challenges of biomarker-driven drug selection, optimal drug sequencing, and rational combination therapies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Timo K Nykopp
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.,Vancouver Prostate Centre, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Level 6, 2775 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC, V6N 2W6, Canada
| | - Jose Batista da Costa
- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Level 6, 2775 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC, V6N 2W6, Canada
| | - Miles Mannas
- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Level 6, 2775 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC, V6N 2W6, Canada
| | - Peter C Black
- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Level 6, 2775 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC, V6N 2W6, Canada.
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
NSQIP
®
Indexed Complications Following Transurethral Bladder Tumor Resection and Contemporary Financial Implications. UROLOGY PRACTICE 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urpr.2017.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
48
|
Murray KS, Prunty M, Henderson A, Haden T, Pokala N, Ge B, Wakefield M, Petroski GF, Mehr DR, Kruse RL. Functional Status in Patients Requiring Nursing Home Stay After Radical Cystectomy. Urology 2018; 121:39-43. [PMID: 30076943 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients who required nursing home (NH) care after radical cystectomy (RC), as this surgery can impair patients' ability to perform ADLs in the postoperative period. METHODS Patients undergoing RC were identified in a novel database of patients with at least two NH assessments linked with Medicare inpatient claims. The NH assessment included the Minimum Data Set (MDS)-ADL Long Form (0-28; a higher score equals greater impairment), which quantifies ADLs. Paired t-tests and chi-squared analysis were used for comparisons. RESULTS We identified 471 patients that underwent RC and had at least one MDS-ADL assessment. In total, 245 patients lived elsewhere prior to RC and went to an NH after RC, while 122 patients lived in an NH before and after RC. Mean age of the population was 80.7 years (standard deviation 5.7). Of the 245 patients who did not live in a facility before RC, 68% of patients were discharged directly to an NH and 31% were discharged to another location before NH. There was no difference in MDS-ADL score between these groups (16.4 vs 15.0, P = .09). Among the patients who lived in an NH before and after RC, the mean pre- and post-operative MDS-ADL scores were significantly different (12.1 vs 16.6, P<.0001). CONCLUSION ADLs, as measured by the MDS-ADL Long Form score, worsen after RC. This should be an important part of the risks and benefits conversation with patients, their families, and caregivers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Katie S Murray
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
| | - Megan Prunty
- University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
| | - Alex Henderson
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
| | - Tyler Haden
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
| | - Naveen Pokala
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
| | - Bin Ge
- Office of Medical Research, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
| | - Mark Wakefield
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
| | | | - David R Mehr
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
| | - Robin L Kruse
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Williams SB, Kamat AM, Chamie K, Froehner M, Wirth MP, Wiklund PN, Black PC, Steinberg GD, Boorjian SA, Daneshmand S, Goebell PJ, Pohar KS, Shariat SF, Thalmann GN. Systematic Review of Comorbidity and Competing-risks Assessments for Bladder Cancer Patients. Eur Urol Oncol 2018; 1:91-100. [PMID: 30345422 DOI: 10.1016/j.euo.2018.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
Context Radical cystectomy continues to be associated with a significant risk of morbidity and all-cause mortality (ACM). Practice pattern data demonstrating underuse of surgery for patients with muscle-invasive and high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (BC) have been linked to the advanced age and higher comorbidity status of such patients, which suggests that rates of ACM as well as cancer-specific mortality should be incorporated into patient counseling and guideline recommendations. Objective To review the literature on risk assessment tools for preoperative comorbidity in BC that may aid in treatment decision-making. Evidence acquisition A systematic search was conducted using Ovid and Medline according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines to identify studies between 1970 and 2017 reporting on comorbidity risk assessment (CRA) tools for BC. Prospective and retrospective studies were included. Evidence synthesis There are no published randomized control trials comparing CRA tools for BC. Patients undergoing radical cystectomy with combined high-risk comorbidity and performance scores may face up to a sevenfold greater risk of other-cause mortality compared to those with low scores. The Charlson Comorbidity Index is one of the most widely studied indices for 90-d perioperative mortality and overall and cancer-specific survival, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of up to 0.810. Prospective studies of CRA tools for BC have consistently shown that patients with higher comorbidity have worse outcomes. While not specific for BC, comorbidity indices provide useful assessment of competing risks. Competing-risks assessment tools are lacking, with limited studies assessing the impact of these tools on treatment decision-making by patients and providers. We provide the impetus for incorporation of comorbidity risks into practice guidelines when discussing treatment options with patients. Conclusions CRA tools should be incorporated into preoperative treatment counseling and the assessment of postoperative outcomes. While retrospective evidence supports the use of CRA tools for BC, further comparative studies evaluating the effectiveness of these tools and identifying the patients most likely to benefit from a treatment according to competing-risks assessment are needed. Patient summary In this review we explored the clinical evidence for comorbidity risk assessment tools in bladder cancer. We found evidence to support incorporation of comorbidity risks into practice guidelines when discussing treatment options with patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stephen B Williams
- Division of Urology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
| | - Ashish M Kamat
- Department of Urology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
| | - Karim Chamie
- Department of Urology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
| | - Michael Froehner
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
| | - Manfred P Wirth
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
| | - Peter N Wiklund
- Department of Urology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Peter C Black
- Department of Urologic Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
| | - Gary D Steinberg
- Department of Surgery, Section of Urology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
| | | | - Sia Daneshmand
- USC Institute of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
| | - Peter J Goebell
- Department of Urology, Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen, Germany
| | - Kamal S Pohar
- Department of Urology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
50
|
Wallace B, Breau RH, Cnossen S, Knee C, Mcisaac D, Mallick R, Cagiannos I, Morash C, Lavallée LT. Age-stratified perioperative mortality after urological surgeries. Can Urol Assoc J 2018; 12:256-259. [PMID: 29629861 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.5022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION More elderly patients are presenting for surgical consultation. Understanding the risk of mortality by age group after urological surgery is important for patient selection and counselling. METHODS A historical cohort study of The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database from 2006-2015 was performed. Current procedural terminology (CPT) codes for similar surgical procedures were grouped for analyses. Urological procedures commonly performed in elderly patients were identified and stratified by patient age and surgical approach (open vs. laparoscopic/robotic). The primary outcome was the absolute risk of death by 30 days stratified by age for each surgical procedure. The secondary outcome was risk of death by surgical approach (open vs. laparoscopic/robotic). RESULTS Twelve urological procedures were reviewed including 124 262 patients. A total of 1011 (0.8%) deaths occurred by 30 days after surgery. The procedure with the highest incidence of mortality by 30 days was open nephroureterectomy (2.9 %). In patients 80 years and over, the procedure with the highest incidence of death was open radical nephrectomy (5.32%). There was an increased risk of mortality with increasing age group for all procedures. Unadjusted risk of mortality was consistently higher in patients who receive open compared to laparoscopic surgery. CONCLUSIONS There is an increasing risk of mortality with age and with open surgical approach in urology. Knowledge regarding the absolute risk of mortality in patients receiving common urological surgeries may improve patient selection and counselling.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Brendan Wallace
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| | - Rodney H Breau
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| | - Sonya Cnossen
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| | - Christopher Knee
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| | - Daniel Mcisaac
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| | - Ranjeeta Mallick
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| | - Ilias Cagiannos
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| | - Christopher Morash
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| | - Luke T Lavallée
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| |
Collapse
|