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Jaja PT, Yuri YA, Sufianov AA. Neuroendoscopic cysto-cisternostomy for middle cranial fossa arachnoid cysts: a systematic review of the practice principles from 169 cases. J Neurosurg Sci 2024; 68:482-491. [PMID: 38949058 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.24.06240-4] [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: 07/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Arachnoid cysts are primarily dysembryogenetic splitting or duplication of the embryonic meningeal mesenchyme, hence the paediatric preponderance. Neuroendoscopic cysto-cisternostomy is now the favoured treatment option. We pooled data on middle fossa arachnoid cysts (MCFAC) demographics, clinical presentations, cyst characteristics, neuro-endoscopic cysto-cisternostomy and its outcomes. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Using search words (from the keywords; 'endoscopic treatment' and 'middle fossa arachnoid cysts') combined using Boolean operators, a systematic review of the PubMed and Cochrane CENTRAL was started on 1st February 2023, as per protocol (PROSPERO CRD42023394345); 65 records and then 46 reports were screened, 169 cases were pooled from the 19 recruited reports for the qualitative and quantitative syntheses, after methodological assessment (significantly excellent 57.9% quality) using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS The male-to-female ratio was 2.4:1, with a weighted average-age of 11.25 years in the modal childhood (32.0%) age-group. Headaches (53/29.3%), seizures (30/16.6%) and macrocephaly (25/13.8%) were the commonest presentations. Right-sided (30/55.6%) and Galassi II (55/48.3%) and III (53/46.5%) lesions were common. Rigid (124/93.9%) endoscopes aided cysto-cisternostomy using mostly bipolar diathermy (31/43.7%) and ventriculostomy forceps (18/25.4%); creating one (22/18.3%), two (14/11.6%) or more (78/65.0%) stomas. Fenestration sites were specifically CNIII&ICA (32/25.8%), CNII&ICA (27/21.8%), CNIII&tentorium cerebelli (23/18.6%), CNIII&PCA (1/0.8%) and through the side of CNVI (1/0.8%) into the pre-pontine cistern. Good clinical and radiological outcomes were reported. CONCLUSIONS Largely excellent-to-good quality, low-level evidence reported MCFACs presenting in childhood with headaches, seizures and macrocephaly. At least two fenestrations using bipolar-diathermy/forceps and balloon-catheter expansion were used for cysto-cisternostomy, with good outcomes.
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- Promise T Jaja
- Department of Neurosurgery, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia -
- Directorate of Medical and Dental Services, Rivers State Hospitals' Management Board, Port Harcourt, Nigeria -
- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Federal Center of Neurosurgery, Tyumen, Russia -
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- Department of Neurosurgery, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Federal Center of Neurosurgery, Tyumen, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Federal Center of Neurosurgery, Tyumen, Russia
- Department of Neurosurgery, People's Friendship University, Moscow, Russia
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Dean C, McCullough I, Papangelou A. An update on the perioperative management of postcraniotomy pain. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2024:00001503-990000000-00213. [PMID: 39011673 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pain after craniotomy is often severe and undertreated. Providing adequate analgesia while avoiding medication adverse effects and physiological complications of pain remains a perioperative challenge. RECENT FINDINGS Multimodal pain management includes regional anesthesia and analgesic adjuncts. Strategies aim to reduce or eliminate opioids and the associated side effects. Many individual pharmacologic interventions have been studied with beneficial effects on acute pain following craniotomy. Evidence has been accumulating in support of scalp blockade, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), dexmedetomidine, paracetamol, and gabapentinoids. The strongest evidence supports scalp block in reducing postcraniotomy pain and opioid requirements. SUMMARY Improving analgesia following craniotomy continues to be a challenge that should be managed with multimodal medications and regional techniques. Additional studies are needed to identify the most effective regimen, balancing efficacy and adverse drug effects.
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- Cassandra Dean
- Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Jolly S, Paliwal S, Gadepalli A, Chaudhary S, Bhagat H, Avitsian R. Designing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols in Neurosurgery: A Contemporary Narrative Review. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2024; 36:201-210. [PMID: 38011868 DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000946] [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: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have revolutionized the approach to perioperative care in various surgical specialties. They reduce complications, improve patient outcomes, and shorten hospital lengths of stay. Implementation of ERAS protocols for neurosurgical procedures has been relatively underexplored and underutilized due to the unique challenges and complexities of neurosurgery. This narrative review explores the barriers to, and pioneering strategies of, standardized procedure-specific ERAS protocols, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in neurosurgery and neuroanesthsia, patient-centered approaches, and continuous quality improvement initiatives, to achieve better patient outcomes. It also discusses initiatives to guide future clinical practice, research, and guideline creation, to foster the development of tailored ERAS protocols in neurosurgery.
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- Sagar Jolly
- Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, OH
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- Department of Anaesthetics and Intensive Care, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, HR, India
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, OH
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Shah H, Slavin A, Botvinov J, O'Malley GR, Sarwar S, Patel NV. Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery for the Resection of Pituitary Adenomas: A Prime Candidate for a Shortened Length of Stay Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol? A Systematic Review. World Neurosurg 2024; 186:145-154. [PMID: 38552787 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.135] [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: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a perioperative model of care aimed at optimizing postoperative rehabilitation and reducing hospital length of stay (LOS). Decreasing LOS avoids hospital-acquired complications, reduces cost of care, and improves patient satisfaction. Given the lack of ERAS protocols for endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (EETS) resection of pituitary adenomas, a systematic review of EETS was performed to compile patient outcomes and analyze factors that may lead to increased LOS, reoperation, and readmission rates with the intention to contribute to the development of a successful ERAS protocol for EETS. METHODS The authors performed a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines-based systematic review of the literature. Information was extracted regarding patient LOS, surgery complications, and readmission/reoperation rates. Pearson's correlations to LOS and reoperation/readmission rates were performed with variables normalized to the number of participants. Statistical significance was set at P value <0.05. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included, consisting of 2083 patients. The most common complications were cerebrospinal fluid leaks (37%) and postoperative diabetes insipidus (DI) (9%). Transient DI was significantly correlated with shorter LOS. Functional pituitary adenomas were significantly correlated with lower readmission rates while nonfunctional pituitary adenomas were correlated with higher readmission rates. No other factor was found to be significantly correlated with a change in LOS or reoperation rate. CONCLUSIONS EETS may be an ideal candidate for the development of ERAS cranial protocols. While our data largely supports the safe implementation of shortened LOS protocols in EETS, our findings highlight the importance of transient DI and nonfunctional pituitary adenomas management when formulating ERAS protocols.
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- Harshal Shah
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, New Jersey, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, HMH-Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, New Jersey, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, HMH-Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, New Jersey, USA
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Zeller SL, Subah G, Soldozy S, Vazquez S, Al-Mufti F, Hanft SJ. Evaluation of the Safety of Liberalized Systolic Blood Pressure Goals in the Postoperative Period After Intracranial Tumor Resection. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2024:01787389-990000000-01143. [PMID: 38687022 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Postoperative intracranial hemorrhage (POH) is a serious neurosurgical complication occurring in approximately 1.4% of patients after intracranial tumor resection. The convention across the United States is to maintain an immediate postoperative systolic blood pressure (SBP) of < 140 mm Hg to minimize this risk; however, this SBP goal lacks support in the literature despite widespread adoption. This study aims to investigate the safety of SBP liberalization to 160 mm Hg in the immediate postoperative setting after intracranial tumor resection. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted on consecutive patients, aged 18 to 75 years, undergoing craniotomy for intracranial tumor resection from October 2020 until June 2023. Data were gathered from the electronic medical record per Institutional Review Board guidelines regarding demographics, operative details, perioperative vital signs, resource utilization, and complications. Pharmaceutical prices and insurance charges were approximated from costs provided by the institution's pharmacy. POH was defined as symptomatic hemorrhage within 48 hours requiring intervention. RESULTS The study included 147 patients, with 104 in the liberalized cohort (SBP <160 mm Hg) and 43 in the standard cohort (SBP <140 mm Hg). The average age was 54.5 ± 14.9 years and 57.6 ± 10.6 years in the liberalized and standard groups, respectively (P = .23). Intensive care unit and hospital length of stay were not significantly different between groups. The liberalized group used $81.88 ± $280.19 (95% CI $53.01-$110.75) on as-needed antihypertensive medications vs $108.39 ± $215.91 (95% CI $75.96-$140.82) in the standard (P = .29), with significantly lower labetalol (P = .04). There was no POH in either cohort. CONCLUSION Liberalization of SBP goals to <160 mm Hg appears safe in the immediate postoperative period after craniotomy for tumor resection without an increased POH risk. Liberalized SBP parameters may allow reduced antihypertensive medication usage, thereby avoiding excess hospital cost and medication side effects.
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- Sabrina L Zeller
- Department of Neurosurgery, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA
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- New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA
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Muetterties CE, Taylor JM, Kaeding DE, Rosales Morales R, Nguyen AV, Kwan L, Tseng CY, Delong MR, Festekjian JH. Impact of Gabapentin on Postoperative Hypotension in Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocols for Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2024; 12:e5732. [PMID: 38623445 PMCID: PMC11018206 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been associated with hypotensive episodes after autologous breast reconstruction. Gabapentin (Gaba), a nonopioid analgesic used in ERAS, has been shown to attenuate postoperative hemodynamic responses. This study assesses ERAS's impact, with and without Gaba, on postoperative hypotension after microvascular breast reconstruction. Methods Three cohorts were studied: traditional pathway, ERAS + Gaba, and ERAS no-Gaba. We evaluated length of stay, inpatient narcotic use [morphine milligram equivalents (MME)], mean systolic blood pressure, hypotension incidence, and complications. The traditional cohort was retrospectively reviewed, whereas the ERAS groups were enrolled prospectively after the initiation of the protocol in April 2019 (inclusive of Gaba until October 2022). Results In total, 441 patients were analyzed. The three cohorts, in the order mentioned above, were similar in age and bilateral reconstruction rates (57% versus 61% versus 60%). The ERAS cohorts, both with and without Gaba, had shorter stays (P < 0.01). Inpatient MME was significantly less in the ERAS + Gaba cohort than the traditional or ERAS no-Gaba cohorts (medians: 112 versus 178 versus 158 MME, P < 0.01). ERAS + Gaba significantly increased postoperative hypotensive events on postoperative day (POD) 1 and 2, with notable reduction after Gaba removal (P < 0.05). Across PODs 0-2, mean systolic blood pressure was highest in the traditional cohort, followed by ERAS no-Gaba, then the ERAS + Gaba cohort (P < 0.05). Complication rates were similar across all cohorts. Conclusions Postmicrovascular breast reconstruction, ERAS + Gaba reduced overall inpatient narcotic usage, but increased hypotension incidence. Gaba removal from the ERAS protocol reduced postoperative hypotension incidence while maintaining similar stay lengths and complication rates.
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- Corbin E. Muetterties
- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
- Department of Urology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
- Department of Urology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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Abul MH, Sescu D, White MA, Robson M, Ferguson J, McDermott F, Kaliaperumal C. Enhanced recovery in cranial surgery (ERACraS) - A single-centre quality improvement study. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2024; 236:108095. [PMID: 38159529 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.108095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a well-established, protocol-driven, evidence-based approach to peri-operative care. ERAS protocols have been used to improve patient morbidity and mortality outcomes in various surgical specialties. More recently, it has been introduced to neurosurgery. Our aim was to establish an Enhanced Recovery After Cranial Surgery (ERACraS) protocol for patients as part of a quality improvement project (QIP) with the intention of reducing hospital length of stay (HLOS). METHODS This QIP was carried out in the Department of Neurosciences (DCN), Edinburgh, over two four-month periods. A total of 40 patients over 18 years of age undergoing elective craniotomy surgery under a sole neurosurgeon were invited to take part in this QIP. Subsequently, data was retrospectively collected through our institution's online documentation system. RESULTS 19 patients received conventional perioperative care (pre-ERACraS group) during December 2021-March 2022, and 21 received care according to the novel ERACraS (ERACraS group) during June-September 2022. Regarding supra-tentorial surgery, there was a reduction of 73% in HLOS in the ERACraS group. No change was observed in infra-tentorial surgery. Overall, the ERACraS protocol reduced HLOS by 50% in cranial surgery. CONCLUSION The QIP data from ERACraS in our unit has shown that implementing ERAS protocols is feasible. A reduction in HLOS has implications for patient morbidity, mortality, and quality of care. We endeavour to collect long-term data by collaborating with neurosurgical units across the UK and Ireland to validate its feasibility and sustainability as part of a major QIP in neurosurgical practice. This can be potentially adopted by neurosurgical centres across the globe in a safe and sustained manner.
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- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
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- The Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- The Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- The Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- The Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Belouaer A, Cossu G, Papadakis GE, Gaudet JG, Perez MH, Chanez V, Boegli Y, Mury C, Peters D, Addor V, Levivier M, Daniel RT, Demartines N, Messerer M. Implementation of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) program in neurosurgery. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2023; 165:3137-3145. [PMID: 37688648 PMCID: PMC10624709 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-023-05789-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Over the past decade, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) guidelines have been proven to simplify postoperative care and improve recovery in several surgical disciplines. The authors set out to create and launch an ERAS® program for cranial neurosurgery that meets official ERAS® Society standards. The authors summarize the successive steps taken to achieve this goal in two specific neurosurgical conditions and describe the challenges they faced. METHODS Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (Pit-NET) resected by a transsphenoidal approach and craniosynostosis (Cs) repair were selected as appropriate targets for the implementation of ERAS® program in the Department of Neurosurgery. A multidisciplinary team with experience in managing these pathologies was created. A specialized ERAS® nurse coordinator was hired. An ERAS® certification process was performed involving 4 seminars separated by 3 active phases under the supervision of an ERAS® coach. RESULTS The ERAS® Pit-NET team included 8 active members. The ERAS® Cs team included 12 active members. Through the ERAS® certification process, areas for improvement were identified, local protocols were written, and the ERAS® program was implemented. Patient-centered strategies were developed to increase compliance with the ERAS® protocols. A prospective database was designed for ongoing program evaluation. Certification was achieved in 18 months. Direct costs and time requirements are reported. CONCLUSION Successful ERAS® certification requires a committed multidisciplinary team, an ERAS® coach, and a dedicated nurse coordinator.
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- Amani Belouaer
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Service of Neurosurgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Service of Neurosurgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Neurospinal Unit, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Intensive and Intermediate Care Units, Department of Pediatrics, Women-Mother-Child Department, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Intensive and Intermediate Care Units, Department of Pediatrics, Women-Mother-Child Department, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pediatric Unit, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pediatric Unit, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Service of Neurosurgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Service of Neurosurgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Service of Neurosurgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Service of Neurosurgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Kaewborisutsakul A, Kitsiripant C, Kaewsridam S, Kaewborisutsakul WK, Churuangsuk C. The influence of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol adherence in patients undergoing elective neuro-oncological craniotomies. World Neurosurg X 2023; 19:100196. [PMID: 37181587 PMCID: PMC10173293 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2023.100196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Objectives Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have reduced the length of hospital stay (LOS) and healthcare costs without increasing adverse outcomes. We describe the impact of adherence to an ERAS protocol for elective craniotomy among neuro-oncology patients at a single institution. Methods This retrospective study enrolled adult patients who underwent elective craniotomy and the ERAS protocol at our institute between January 2020 and April 2021. The patients were divided into high- and low-adherence groups depending on their adherence to ≥9 or <9 of the 16 items, respectively. Inferential statistics were used to compare group outcomes, and multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to examine factors related to delayed discharge (LOS>7 days). Results Among the 100 patients assessed, median adherence was 8 items (range, 4-16), and 55 and 45 patients were classified into the high- and low-adherence groups, respectively. Age, sex, comorbidities, brain pathology, and operative profiles were comparable at baseline. The high-adherence group showed significantly better outcomes, including shorter median LOS (8 days vs. 11 days; p = 0.002) and lower median hospital costs (131,657.5 baht vs. 152,974 baht; p = 0.005). The groups showed no differences in 30-day postoperative complications or Karnofsky performance status. In the multivariable analysis, high adherence to the ERAS protocol (>50%) was the only significant factor preventing delayed discharge (OR = 0.28; 95% CI = 0.10 to 0.78; p = 0.04). Conclusions High adherence to ERAS protocols showed a strong association with short hospital stays and cost reductions. Our ERAS protocol was feasible and safe for patients undergoing elective craniotomy for brain tumors.
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- Anukoon Kaewborisutsakul
- Neurological Surgery Unit, Division of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- Corresponding author. Division of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Mazur-Hart DJ, Yamamoto EA, Lopez Ramos CG, McIntyre MK, Pang BW, Munger DN, Bagley JH, Dogan A, Bozorgchami H, Nesbit GM, Priest RA, Liu JJ. Venous Sinus Stenting: Safety and Health Care Resource Evaluation for Optimal Recovery in an Evolving Health Care Environment. World Neurosurg 2023; 170:e236-e241. [PMID: 36334713 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.10.115] [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: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Increasing evidence supports the effectiveness of venous sinus stenting (VSS) with favorable outcomes, safety, and expenses compared with shunting for idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Yet, no evidence is available regarding optimal postoperative recovery, which has increasing importance with the burdens on health care imposed by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. We examined adverse events and costs after VSS and propose an optimal recovery pathway to maximize patient safety and reduce stress on health care resources. METHODS A retrospective review was undertaken of elective VSS operations performed from May 2008 to August 2021 at a single institution. Primary data included hospital length of stay, intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, adverse events, need for ICU interventions, and hospital costs. RESULTS Fifty-three patients (98.1% female) met the inclusion criteria. Of these patients, 51 (96.2%) were discharged on postoperative day (POD) 1 and 2 patients were discharged on POD 2. Both patients discharged on POD 2 remained because of groin hematomas from femoral artery access. There were no major complications or care that required an ICU. Eight patients (15.1%) were lateralized to other ICUs or remained in a postanesthesia care unit because the neurosciences ICU was above capacity. Total estimated cost for initial recovery day in a neurosciences ICU room was $2361 versus $882 for a neurosurgery/neurology ward room. In our cohort, ward convalescence would save an estimated $79,866 for bed placement alone and increase ICU bed availability. CONCLUSIONS Our findings reaffirm the safety of VSS. These patients should recover on a neurosurgery/neurology ward, which would save health care costs and increase ICU bed availability.
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- David J Mazur-Hart
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA; Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA; Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
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Mills H, Acquah R, Tang N, Cheung L, Klenk S, Glassen R, Pirson M, Albert A, Hoang DT, Van TN. Commentary: Computational Analysis for ERAS and Other Surgical Processes: Commentary From Clinical Perspective. Front Surg 2022; 9:946963. [PMID: 35903264 PMCID: PMC9316441 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.946963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Hilla Mills
- Department of Medical Science, University for Development, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Science, University for Development, Accra, Ghana
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- RD Lab, The Hospital Institute for Hebal Research, Toluca, Mexico
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- RD Lab, The Hospital Institute for Hebal Research, Toluca, Mexico
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- Research Institution of Clinical Biomedicine, Hospital University Medical Centre, Ulm, Germany
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- Research Institution of Clinical Biomedicine, Hospital University Medical Centre, Ulm, Germany
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- Industrial Research Group, International College of Science and Technology, Brussels, Belgium
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- Industrial Research Group, International College of Science and Technology, Brussels, Belgium
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