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Chen J, Pham H, Li C, Nahm CB, Johnston E, Hollands MJ, Pang T, Pleass H, Lam V, Richardson A, Yuen L. Evolution of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy at Westmead Hospital. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:2648-2654. [PMID: 37772445 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18714] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Despite its proposed benefits, laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) has not been widely adopted due to its technical complexity and steep learning curve. The aim of this study was to report a single surgeon's experience in the stepwise implementation of LPD and evolution of technique over a nine-year period in a moderate-high volume unit. METHODS Carefully selected patients underwent LPD initially by hybrid approach (laparoscopic resection and open reconstruction), which evolved into a total LPD (laparoscopic resection and reconstruction). Data was prospectively collected to include patient characteristics, intraoperative data, evolution of technique and postoperative outcomes. RESULTS A total of 25 patients underwent hybrid LPD (HLPD) and 20 patients underwent total LPD (TLPD). There was no 90-day mortality. Three patients developed a postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), all of which occurred in patients undergoing HLPD. There was no POPF in 20 consecutive TLPD. There was no evidence of anastomotic strictures in the hepaticojejunostomy in patients undergoing TLPD at long term follow up. CONCLUSION A gradual and cautious progression from HLPD to TLPD is essential to ensure safe implementation into a unit. LPD should only be considered in carefully selected patients, with outcomes subjected to regular and rigorous independent audit.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ji Chen
- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of HPB and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Specialty of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Surgical Innovations Unit, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of HPB and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Specialty of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Surgical Innovations Unit, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of HPB and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Specialty of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of HPB and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Specialty of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of HPB and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Specialty of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Surgical Innovations Unit, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of HPB and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Specialty of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Surgical Innovations Unit, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of HPB and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Specialty of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Surgical Innovations Unit, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of HPB and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Specialty of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of HPB and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Specialty of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Surgical Innovations Unit, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Wang C, Qi R, Li H, Shi X. Comparison of Perioperative and Oncological Outcomes of Hybrid and Totally Laparoscopic Pancreatoduodenectomy. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e924190. [PMID: 32335577 PMCID: PMC7199434 DOI: 10.12659/msm.924190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy (LPD) is a complicated procedure accompanied with high morbidity. Hybrid LPD is usually used as an alternative/transitional approach. This study aimed to prove whether the hybrid procedure is a safe procedure during a surgeon's learning curve of LPD. MATERIAL AND METHODS There were 48 hybrid LPD patients and 62 TLPD patients selected from January 2016 to December 2018; their demographics, surgical outcomes, and oncological data were retrospectively collected. Patient follow-up for the study continued until February 2020. RESULTS Patient demographics and baseline parameters were well balanced between the 2 groups. Intraoperative conditions, overall operation time was shorter for TLPD compared to hybrid LPD (407.79 minutes versus 453.29 minutes, respectively; P=0.035) and blood loss was less in TLPD patients compared to hybrid LPD patients (100.00 mL versus 300.00 mL, respectively; P<0.001). There was no difference in transfusion rates between the 2 groups (hybrid LPD 16.7% versus TLPD 4.8%; P=0.084). Postoperative outcomes and intensive care unit (ICU) stay was longer in the hybrid LPD patient group (hybrid LPD 1-day versus TLPD 0-day, P=0.002) and postoperative hospital stay was similar between the 2 groups (P=0.503). Reoperation rates, in-hospital, 30-day mortality, and 90-day mortality rates were comparable between the 2 groups (P=0.276, 1.000, 1.000, 0.884, respectively). Surgical site infection, bile leak, Clavien-Dindo classification (CDC) ≥3, delayed gastric emptying, grade B/C postoperative pancreatic fistulae, and grade B/C post pancreatectomy hemorrhage were not different between the 2 groups (P=0.526, 0.463, 0.220, 0.089, 0.165, 0.757, respectively). The tumor size, margin status, lymph nodes harvested, and metastasis were similar in the 2 groups (P=0.767, 0.438, 0.414, 0.424, respectively). In addition, the median overall survival rates were comparable between the 2 groups (hybrid LPD 29.0 months versus TLPD 30.0 months, P=0.996) as were the progression-free survival rates (hybrid LPD 11.0 months versus TLPD 12.0 months, P=0.373) CONCLUSIONS Hybrid LPD was comparable to TLPD. Hybrid LPD could be performed safely when some surgeons first started LPD (during the operative learning curve), while for skilled surgeons, TLPD could be applied initially.
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- Chengfang Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of General Surgery, 5th Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of General Surgery, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China (mainland)
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