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Hewson DW, Tedore TR, Hardman JG. Impact of spinal or epidural anaesthesia on perioperative outcomes in adult noncardiac surgery: a narrative review of recent evidence. Br J Anaesth 2024; 133:380-399. [PMID: 38811298 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Spinal and epidural anaesthesia and analgesia are important anaesthetic techniques, familiar to all anaesthetists and applied to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures. Although the immediate effects of a well-conducted neuraxial technique on nociceptive and sympathetic pathways are readily observable in clinical practice, the impact of such techniques on patient-centred perioperative outcomes remains an area of uncertainty and active research. The aim of this review is to present a narrative synthesis of contemporary clinical science on this topic from the most recent 5-year period and summarise the foundational scholarship upon which this research was based. We searched electronic databases for primary research, secondary research, opinion pieces, and guidelines reporting the relationship between neuraxial procedures and standardised perioperative outcomes over the period 2018-2023. Returned citation lists were examined seeking additional studies to contextualise our narrative synthesis of results. Articles were retrieved encompassing the following outcome domains: patient comfort, renal, sepsis and infection, postoperative cancer, cardiovascular, and pulmonary and mortality outcomes. Convincing evidence of the beneficial effect of epidural analgesia on patient comfort after major open thoracoabdominal surgery outcomes was identified. Recent evidence of benefit in the prevention of pulmonary complications and mortality was identified. Despite mechanistic plausibility and supportive observational evidence, there is less certain experimental evidence to support a role for neuraxial techniques impacting on other outcome domains. Evidence of positive impact of neuraxial techniques is best established for the domains of patient comfort, pulmonary complications, and mortality, particularly in the setting of major open thoracoabdominal surgery. Recent evidence does not strongly support a significant impact of neuraxial techniques on cancer, renal, infection, or cardiovascular outcomes after noncardiac surgery in most patient groups.
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- David W Hewson
- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK; Academic Unit of Injury, Recovery and Inflammation Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK; Academic Unit of Injury, Recovery and Inflammation Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Han Y, Guo C, Zhu Q, Liu Z, Zhang Y, Li S, Shen L. Risk Factors and Prognosis of Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Patients Undergoing VATS Lung Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Vasc Health Risk Manag 2024; 20:289-299. [PMID: 38978993 PMCID: PMC11230124 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s463648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) has become the most common postoperative arrhythmia of thoracic surgery. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors and complications of perioperative atrial fibrillation (PoAF) in elderly patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Methods Data were collected from patients who underwent VATS between January 2013 and December 2022 at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH). Univariable analyses and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to determine the factors correlated with PoAF. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the discrimination of the indicators to predict PoAF. Results The study enrolled 2920 patients, with a PoAF incidence of 5.2% (95% CI 4.4%-6.0%). In the logistic regression analyses, male sex (OR=1.496, 95% CI 1.056-2.129, P=0.024), left atrial anteroposterior dimension (LAD) ≥40 mm (OR=2.154, 95% CI 1.235-3.578, P=0.004), hypertension (HTN) without regular treatment (OR=2.044, 95% CI 0.961-3.921, P=0.044), a history of hyperthyroidism (OR=4.443, 95% CI 0.947-15.306, P=0.030), surgery of the left upper lobe (compared to other lung lobes) (OR=1.625, 95% CI 1.139-2.297, P=0.007), postoperative high blood glucose (BG) (OR=2.482, 95% CI 0.912-5.688, P=0.048), and the time of chest tube removal (per day postoperatively) (OR=1.116, 95% CI 1.038-1.195, P=0.002) were found to be significantly associated with PoAF. The area under the ROC curve was 0.707 (95% CI 0.519-0.799). 86.9% patients were successfully converted to sinus rhythm. Compared with the non-PoAF group, the PoAF group had significantly greater risks of prolonged air leakage, postoperative acute coronary syndrome, longer ICU stays, and longer hospital stays. Conclusion Male sex, LAD≥40 mm, HTN without regular treatment, a history of hyperthyroidism, surgery of the left upper lobe, postoperative BG, and the time of chest tube removal were associated with PoAF. These findings may help clinicians identify high-risk patients and take preventive measures to minimize the incidence and adverse prognosis of PoAF.
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- Yue Han
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Research Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Sun MH, Wu LS, Qiu YY, Yan J, Li XQ. Enhanced recovery after surgery in elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer who underwent video-assisted thoracic surgery. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:2040-2049. [PMID: 38680260 PMCID: PMC11045500 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i12.2040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was designed to investigate the clinical outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in the perioperative period in elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). AIM To investigate the potential enhancement of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) in postoperative recovery in elderly patients with NSCLC. METHODS We retrospectively analysed the clinical data of 85 elderly NSCLC patients who underwent ERAS (the ERAS group) and 327 elderly NSCLC patients who received routine care (the control group) after VATS at the Department of Thoracic Surgery of Peking University Shenzhen Hospital between May 2015 and April 2017. After propensity score matching of baseline data, we analysed the postoperative stay, total hospital expenses, postoperative 48-h pain score, and postoperative complication rate for the 2 groups of patients who underwent lobectomy or sublobar resection. RESULTS After propensity score matching, ERAS significantly reduced the postoperative hospital stay (6.96 ± 4.16 vs 8.48 ± 4.18 d, P = 0.001) and total hospital expenses (48875.27 ± 18437.5 vs 55497.64 ± 21168.63 CNY, P = 0.014) and improved the satisfaction score (79.8 ± 7.55 vs 77.35 ± 7.72, P = 0.029) relative to those for routine care. No significant between-group difference was observed in postoperative 48-h pain score (4.68 ± 1.69 vs 5.28 ± 2.1, P = 0.090) or postoperative complication rate (21.2% vs 27.1%, P = 0.371). Subgroup analysis showed that ERAS significantly reduced the postoperative hospital stay and total hospital expenses and increased the satisfaction score of patients who underwent lobectomy but not of patients who underwent sublobar resection. CONCLUSION ERAS effectively reduced the postoperative hospital stay and total hospital expenses and improved the satisfaction score in the perioperative period for elderly NSCLC patients who underwent lobectomy but not for patients who underwent sublobar resection.
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- Mei-Hua Sun
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong Province, China
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Zhou N, Ripley-Gonzalez JW, Zhang W, Xie K, You B, Shen Y, Cao Z, Qiu L, Li C, Fu S, Zhang C, Dun Y, Gao Y, Liu S. Preoperative exercise training decreases complications of minimally invasive lung cancer surgery: A randomized controlled trial. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024:S0022-5223(24)00296-4. [PMID: 38614212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2024.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Limited evidence exists regarding the efficacy of preoperative exercise in reducing short-term complications after minimally invasive surgery in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. This study aims to investigate the impact of preoperative exercise on short-term complications after minimally invasive lung resection. METHODS In this prospective, open-label, randomized (1:1) controlled trial at Xiangya Hospital, China (September 2020 to February 2022), patients were randomly assigned to a preoperative exercise group with 16-day alternate supervised exercise or a control group. The primary outcome assessed was short-term postoperative complications, with a follow-up period of 30 days postsurgery. RESULTS A total of 124 patients were recruited (preoperative exercise group n = 62; control n = 62). Finally, 101 patients (preoperative exercise group; n = 51 and control; n = 50) with a median age of 56 years (interquartile range, 50-62 years) completed the study. Compared with the control group, the preoperative exercise group showed fewer postoperative complications (preoperative exercise 3/51 vs control 10/50; odds ratio, 0.17; 95% CI, 0.04-0.86; P = .03) and shorter hospital stays (mean difference, -2; 95% CI, -3 to -1; P = .01). Preoperative exercise significantly improved depression, stress, functional capacity, and quality of life (all P < .05) before surgery. Furthermore, preoperative exercise demonstrated a significantly lower minimum blood pressure during surgery and lower increases in body temperature on day 2 after surgery, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and neutrophil count after surgery (all P < .05). Exploratory research on lung tissue RNA sequencing (5 in each group) showed downregulation of the tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway in the preoperative exercise group compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative exercise training decreased short-term postoperative complications in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
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- Nanjiang Zhou
- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Division of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center for Pulmonary Nodules Precise Diagnosis & Treatment, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- Division of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Tanaka T, Murakami J, Yoshimine S, Yamamoto N, Ueda K, Suzuki R, Kurazumi H, Hamano K. Effectiveness of Stitch With Pledget to Prevent Prolonged Air Leak in Thoracoscopic Lung Resection. J Surg Res 2024; 296:589-596. [PMID: 38340493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.01.022] [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: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION We previously demonstrated the usefulness of combining stitching with covering to seal alveolar air leaks in an animal model. This study aimed to clarify the effectiveness and feasibility of this sealing method in the clinical setting. METHODS Data of 493 patients who underwent thoracoscopic anatomical resection between 2013 and 2020 for lung cancer were retrospectively reviewed. Prolonged air leak was defined as chest drain placement lasting 5 d or longer due to air leak. Until July 2017 (early study period), we covered air leaks using mesh. However, for sealing (late study period), we additionally stitched leaks with pledget in patients at high risk of prolonged air leak. The pneumostasis procedure, intraoperative confirmation test of pneumostasis, and chest tube management were uniform during both periods. RESULTS The incidence of prolonged air leak was significantly lower in the late than in the early period (3.6% versus 12.5%), whereas pulmonary emphysema was more severe in the late period compared to the early period. Intraoperative failure of sealing air leaks was significantly reduced in the late period than in the early period. In both univariate and propensity score matching analysis, the study period was a significant predictor of prolonged air leak. CONCLUSIONS The combination of stitching and covering with mesh may contribute to reducing prolonged air leak incidence in patients undergoing thoracoscopic anatomical lung resection for lung cancer.
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- Toshiki Tanaka
- Department of Surgery and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Dental and Medical Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
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Winter H, Eichhorn M, Eichhorn F, Grott M. [Modern individualized diagnostics and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 95:280-287. [PMID: 38376521 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-024-02037-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Approximately one half of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are diagnosed at resectable tumor stages (I-IIIA), which can potentially be curatively treated. In the early tumor stages (tumor diameter ≤2 cm) sublobar resection (segmentectomy or atypical wedge resection) leads to a 5‑year long-term survival comparable to lobectomy. The use of immunotherapy, especially within the framework of neoadjuvant treatment, is anticipated to change the surgical treatment of NSCLC in the future. With the introduction of lung cancer screening for certain risk groups in Germany planned for 2024, lung tumors can be expected to be diagnosed at earlier stages and more frequently curatively treated. This article provides an overview of the potential impact of lung cancer screening, modern minimally invasive surgical techniques and neoadjuvant treatment concepts for the surgical treatment of NSCLC.
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- Hauke Winter
- Thoraxchirurgie, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Roentgenstraße 1, 69126, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Thoraxchirurgie, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Roentgenstraße 1, 69126, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Thoraxchirurgie, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Roentgenstraße 1, 69126, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Thoraxchirurgie, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Roentgenstraße 1, 69126, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Tong C, Niu Z, Zhu H, Li T, Xu Y, Yan Y, Miao Q, Jin R, Zheng J, Li H, Wu J. Development and external validation of a novel model for predicting new clinically important atrial fibrillation after thoracoscopic anatomical lung cancer surgery: a multicenter retrospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2024; 110:1645-1652. [PMID: 38181118 PMCID: PMC10942185 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001006] [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: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND New clinically important postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common arrhythmia after thoracoscopic anatomical lung cancer surgery and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The full spectrum of predictors remains unclear, and effective assessment tools are lacking. This study aimed to develop and externally validate a novel model for predicting new clinically important POAF. METHODS This retrospective study included 14 074 consecutive patients who received thoracoscopic anatomical lung cancer surgery from January 2016 to December 2018 in Shanghai Chest Hospital. Based on the split date of 1 January 2018, we selected 8717 participants for the training cohort and 5357 participants for the testing cohort. For external validation, we pooled 2941 consecutive patients who received this surgical treatment from July 2016 to July 2021 in Shanghai Ruijin Hospital. Independent predictors were used to develop a model and internally validated using a bootstrap-resampling approach. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUROCs) and Brier score were performed to assess the model discrimination and calibration. The decision curve analysis (DCA) was used to evaluate clinical validity and net benefit. New clinically important POAF was defined as a new-onset of POAF that causes symptoms or requires treatment. RESULTS Multivariate analysis suggested that age, hypertension, preoperative treatment, clinical tumor stage, intraoperative arrhythmia and transfusion, and operative time were independent predictors of new clinically important POAF. These seven candidate predictors were used to develop a nomogram, which showed a concordance statistic (C-statistic) value of 0.740 and good calibration (Brier score; 0.025). Internal validation revealed similarly good discrimination (C-statistic, 0.736; 95% CI: 0.705-0.768) and calibration. The decision curve analysis showed positive net benefits with the threshold risk range of 0-100%. C-statistic value and Brier score were 0.717 and 0.028 in the testing cohort, and 0.768 and 0.012 in the external validation cohort, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study identified seven predictors of new clinically important POAF, among which preoperative treatment, intraoperative arrhythmia, and operative time were rarely reported. The established and externally validated model has good performance and clinical usefulness, which may promote the application of prevention and treatment in high-risk patients, and reduce the development and related adverse outcomes of this event.
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- Chaoyang Tong
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital
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Brunelli A, Decaluwe H, Gonzalez M, Gossot D, Petersen RH. Which extent of surgical resection thoracic surgeons would choose if they were diagnosed with an early-stage lung cancer: a European survey. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 65:ezae015. [PMID: 38327176 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezae015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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- Department of Thoracovascular Surgery, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IMM-Curie-Montsouris Thoracic Institute, Paris, France
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Zhu J, Wei B, Wu L, Li H, Zhang Y, Lu J, Su S, Xi C, Liu W, Wang G. Thoracic paravertebral block for perioperative lung preservation during VATS pulmonary surgery: study protocol of a randomized clinical trial. Trials 2024; 25:74. [PMID: 38254233 PMCID: PMC10801977 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07826-8] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) extend the length of stay of patients and increase the perioperative mortality rate after video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) pulmonary surgery. Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) provides effective analgesia after VATS surgery; however, little is known about the effect of TPVB on the incidence of PPCs. The aim of this study is to determine whether TPVB combined with GA causes fewer PPCs and provides better perioperative lung protection in patients undergoing VATS pulmonary surgery than simple general anaesthesia. METHODS A total of 302 patients undergoing VATS pulmonary surgery will be randomly divided into two groups: the paravertebral block group (PV group) and the control group (C group). Patients in the PV group will receive TPVB: 15 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine will be administered to the T4 and T7 thoracic paravertebral spaces before general anaesthesia induction. Patients in the C group will not undergo the intervention. Both groups of patients will be subjected to a protective ventilation strategy during the operation. Perioperative protective mechanical ventilation and standard fluid management will be applied in both groups. Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia is used for postoperative analgesia. The primary endpoint is a composite outcome of PPCs within 7 days after surgery. Secondary endpoints include blood gas analysis, postoperative lung ultrasound score, NRS score, QoR-15 score, hospitalization-related indicators and long-term prognosis indicators. DISCUSSION This study will better evaluate the impact of TPVB on the incidence of PPCs and the long-term prognosis in patients undergoing VATS lobectomy/segmentectomy. The results may provide clinical evidence for optimizing perioperative lung protection strategies. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05922449 . Registered on June 25, 2023.
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- Jiayu Zhu
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101100, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Beijing Renhe Hospital, Beijing, 102600, China
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- Central Laboratory, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Chaoyang, Beijing, 100026, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101100, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Liu Y, Tang T, Wang C, Wang C, Zhu D. Analysis of the incidence and influencing factors of abdominal distension in postoperative lung cancer patients in ICU based on real-world data: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Surg 2024; 24:26. [PMID: 38238695 PMCID: PMC10795388 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02317-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Abdominal distension is a relatively common complication in postoperative lung cancer patients, which affects patients' early postoperative recovery to varying degrees. However, the current status of the incidence of abdominal distension in postoperative lung cancer patients and the affecting factors are not well understood. This study aims at exploring the incidence of abdominal distension in postoperative lung cancer patients in ICU based on real-world data and analyzing its influencing factors. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted, encompassing patients who underwent lung cancer resections in the Lung Cancer Center of West China Hospital of Sichuan University from April 2020 to April 2021. Nevertheless, patients younger than 18 years and those whose information was limited in medical records were excluded. All data were obtained from the hospital HIS system. In this study, the influencing factors of abdominal distension were analyzed by univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression methods. RESULTS A total of 1317 patients met eligibility criteria, and were divided into the abdominal distended group and the non-distended group according to whether abdominal distension occurred after surgery. Abdominal distension occurred in a total of 182 cases(13.8%). The results of the univariate analysis showed that, compared with the non-distended group, the abdominal distended group had these features as follows: more women (P = 0.021), older (P = 0.000), lower BMI (P = 0.000), longer operation duration (P = 0.031), more patients with open thoracotomy (P = 0.000), more patients with pneumonectomy (p = 0.002), more patients with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (P = 0.000), more days of hospitalization on average (P = 0.000), and higher costs of hospitalization on average (P = 0.032). Multifactor logistic regression analysis showed that sex (OR = 0.526; 95% CI = 0.378 ~0.731), age (OR = 1.154; 95%CI = 1.022 ~1.304) and surgical approach (OR = 4.010; 95%CI = 2.781 ~5.781) were independent influencing factors for the occurrence of abdominal distension in patients after lung cancer surgery in ICU. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of abdominal distension was high in postoperative lung cancer patients in ICU, and female, older and patients with open thoracotomy were more likely to experience abdominal distension. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was approved by the Chinese Clinical Trials Registry (registration number was ChiCTR2200061370).
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- Yan Liu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
- Lung Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Etienne H, Pagès PB, Iquille J, Falcoz PE, Brouchet L, Berthet JP, Le Pimpec Barthes F, Jougon J, Filaire M, Baste JM, Anne V, Renaud S, D'Annoville T, Meunier JP, Jayle C, Dromer C, Seguin-Givelet A, Legras A, Rinieri P, Jaillard-Thery S, Margot V, Thomas PA, Dahan M, Mordant P. Impact of surgical approach on 90-day mortality after lung resection for nonsmall cell lung cancer in high-risk operable patients. ERJ Open Res 2024; 10:00653-2023. [PMID: 38259816 PMCID: PMC10801767 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00653-2023] [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: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Introduction Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is often associated with compromised lung function. Real-world data on the impact of surgical approach in NSCLC patients with compromised lung function are still lacking. The objective of this study is to assess the potential impact of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) on 90-day post-operative mortality after anatomic lung resection in high-risk operable NSCLC patients. Methods We conducted a retrospective multicentre study including all patients who underwent anatomic lung resection between January 2010 and October 2021 and registered in the Epithor database. High-risk patients were defined as those with a forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) or diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) value below 50%. Co-primary end-points were the impact of risk status on 90-day mortality and the impact of MIS on 90-day mortality in high-risk patients. Results Of the 46 909 patients who met the inclusion criteria, 42 214 patients (90%) with both preoperative FEV1 and DLCO above 50% were included in the low-risk group, and 4695 patients (10%) with preoperative FEV1 and/or preoperative DLCO below 50% were included in the high-risk group. The 90-day mortality rate was significantly higher in the high-risk group compared to the low-risk group (280 (5.96%) versus 1301 (3.18%); p<0.0001). In high-risk patients, MIS was associated with lower 90-day mortality compared to open surgery in univariate analysis (OR=0.04 (0.02-0.05), p<0.001) and in multivariable analysis after propensity score matching (OR=0.46 (0.30-0.69), p<0.001). High-risk patients operated through MIS had a similar 90-day mortality rate compared to low-risk patients in general (3.10% versus 3.18% respectively). Conclusion By examining the impact of surgical approaches on 90-day mortality using a nationwide database, we found that either preoperative FEV1 or DLCO below 50% is associated with higher 90-day mortality, which can be reduced by using minimally invasive surgical approaches. High-risk patients operated through MIS have a similar 90-day mortality rate as low-risk patients.
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- Harry Etienne
- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Hôpital Bichat, APHP, Paris, France
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- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Hôpital Bichat, APHP, Paris, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, CHU Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital Larrey, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital Haut Lévêque, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Centre Jean Perrin, Clermont-Ferrand, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, CHU Rouen, Rouen, France
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital Robert Schuman, Vantoux, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital Arnault Tzanck, Mougins, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital Central, CHU Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Clinique du Millénaire, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital La Mileterie, CHU Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Polyclinique Nord-Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital Trousseau, CHU Tours, Tours, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Clinique du Cèdre, Bois-Guillaume, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital Larrey, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Hôpital Bichat, APHP, Paris, France
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Zirafa CC, Manfredini B, Romano G, Sicolo E, Castaldi A, Bagalà E, Morganti R, Cariello C, Davini F, Melfi F. Comparison of Robotic and Open Lobectomy for Lung Cancer in Marginal Pulmonary Function Patients: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study. Curr Oncol 2023; 31:132-144. [PMID: 38248094 PMCID: PMC10814225 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31010009] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with reduced respiratory function represents a challenge for thoracic surgeons. Minimally invasive surgery seems to be beneficial for these patients because it reduces tissue trauma and its impact on respiratory mechanics. Application of the robotic technique, the use of CO2 insufflation and longer surgical time are factors that could influence the outcomes of marginal pulmonary function patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of the robotic technique on the postoperative outcomes of patients with poor lung function. METHODS We retrospectively collected and analyzed data from consecutive marginal respiratory function patients who underwent robotic or open lobectomy for NSCLC. Data regarding clinical, operative and postoperative details were compared between the open and robotic approaches. RESULTS The outcomes of 100 patients with reduced respiratory function were evaluated, of whom 59 underwent open lobectomies and 41 underwent robotic lobectomies. Robotic lobectomy was characterized by a longer operative time, a reduced hospital stay and a lower incidence of postoperative complications (22% vs. 33.9%), when compared to the open approach. CONCLUSION Robotic lobectomy is a safe and feasible procedure for patients with marginal pulmonary function.
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- Carmelina Cristina Zirafa
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Surgical, Medical, Molecular, and Critical Care Pathology Department, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (B.M.); (G.R.); (E.S.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (F.D.); (F.M.)
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- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Surgical, Medical, Molecular, and Critical Care Pathology Department, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (B.M.); (G.R.); (E.S.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (F.D.); (F.M.)
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- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Surgical, Medical, Molecular, and Critical Care Pathology Department, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (B.M.); (G.R.); (E.S.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (F.D.); (F.M.)
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- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Surgical, Medical, Molecular, and Critical Care Pathology Department, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (B.M.); (G.R.); (E.S.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (F.D.); (F.M.)
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- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Surgical, Medical, Molecular, and Critical Care Pathology Department, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (B.M.); (G.R.); (E.S.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (F.D.); (F.M.)
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- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Surgical, Medical, Molecular, and Critical Care Pathology Department, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (B.M.); (G.R.); (E.S.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (F.D.); (F.M.)
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- Section of Statistics, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Surgical, Medical, Molecular, and Critical Care Pathology Department, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (B.M.); (G.R.); (E.S.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (F.D.); (F.M.)
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- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Surgical, Medical, Molecular, and Critical Care Pathology Department, University Hospital of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (B.M.); (G.R.); (E.S.); (A.C.); (E.B.); (F.D.); (F.M.)
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Bertolaccini L, Prisciandaro E, Uslenghi C, Chiari M, Cara A, Mazzella A, Casiraghi M, Spaggiari L. The role of the surgical volume for clinical outcomes in VATS lobectomy for lung cancer: a national large database multicenter analysis. Updates Surg 2023:10.1007/s13304-023-01723-0. [PMID: 38103167 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-023-01723-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Improving the quality of lung cancer care at a cost that can be sustained is a hotly debated issue. High-risk, low-volume procedures (such as lung resections) are believed to improve significantly when centralised in high-volume centres. However, limited evidence exists to support volume requirements in lung cancer surgery. On the other hand, there was no evidence that the number of lung resections affected either the short-term perioperative results or the long-term cost. Using data from an extensive nationwide registry, this study investigated the correlations between surgical volumes and selected perioperative outcomes. A retrospective analysis of a prospectively filled national registry that follows stringent quality assurance and security procedures was conducted to ensure data accuracy and security. Patients who underwent VATS lobectomy from 2014 to 2019 at the participating centres were included. Selected perioperative outcomes were reported. Total direct hospital cost is measured at discharge for hospitalisations with a primary diagnosis of lung cancer, hospital stay costs, and postoperative length of hospital stay after lobectomy. After the propensity score matched, centres were divided into three groups according to the surgical volume of the unit where VATS lobectomies were performed (high-volume centre: > 500 lobectomies; medium-volume centre: 200-500 lobectomies; low-volume centre: < 200 lobectomies). 11,347 patients were included and matched (low-volume center = 2890; medium-volume center = 3147; high-volume center = 2907). The mean operative time density plot (Fig. 1A) showed no statistically significant difference (p = 0.67). In contrast, the density plot of the harvested lymph nodes (Fig. 1B) showed significantly higher values in the high-volume centres (p = 0.045), albeit without being clinically significant. The adjusted rates of any and significant complications were higher in the low-volume centre (p = 0.034) without significantly affecting the length of hospital stay (p = 0.57). VATS lobectomies for lung cancer in higher-volume centres seem associated with a statistically significantly higher number of harvested lymph nodes and lower perioperative complications, yet without any significant impact in terms of costs and resource consumption. These findings may advise the investigation of the learning curve effect in a complete economic evaluation of VATS lobectomy in lung cancer. Fig. 1 The mean operative time density plot showed no statistically significant difference (p = 0.67).
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- Luca Bertolaccini
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Niskakangas A, Mustonen O, Puro I, Karjula T, Helminen O, Yannopoulos F. Results of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery versus thoracotomy for lung cancer in a mixed practice medium-volume hospital: a propensity-matched study. INTERDISCIPLINARY CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY 2023; 37:ivad189. [PMID: 38011678 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivad189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the short- and long-term results of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and thoracotomy for non-small-cell lung cancer in a medium-volume centre, where cardiothoracic surgeons perform both cardiac and general thoracic surgery. The primary outcome of interest was 5-year overall survival and disease-specific survival. Secondary outcomes were short-term postoperative complications, length of hospital stay and lymph node yield. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study including 670 lung cancer patients undergoing VATS (n = 207) or open surgery (n = 463) with a curative intent in Oulu University Hospital between the years 2000-2020. Propensity score matching was implemented with surgical technique as the dependent and age, sex, Charlson comorbidity index, pulmonary function, pathological stage, histological type and the year of the operation as covariates resulting in 127 pairs. RESULTS In the propensity-matched cohort, 5-year overall survival was 64.3% after VATS and 63.2% after thoracotomy (P = 0.969). Five-year disease-specific survival was 71.6% vs 76.2% (P = 0.559). There were no differences in overall (34.6% vs 44.9%, p = 0.096) or major postoperative complications (8.7% vs 14.2%, P = 0.167) between the study groups. The average length of hospital stay was shorter (5.8 vs 6.6 days, P = 0.012) and the median lymph node yield was lower (4.0 vs 7.0, P < 0.001) in the VATS group compared to the thoracotomy group. CONCLUSIONS According to this study, the long-term results of lung cancer surgery in a mixed practice are comparable between VATS and open surgery.
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- Anne Niskakangas
- Research Unit of Translational Medicine, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Translational Medicine, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Translational Medicine, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Translational Medicine, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Translational Medicine, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Translational Medicine, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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Qiu B, Han J, Zhao J. Effect of thoracoscopic and thoracotomy on postoperative wound complications in patients with lung cancer: A meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2023; 20:4217-4226. [PMID: 37596788 PMCID: PMC10681477 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14322] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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Because of the difficult surgical procedures, patients with lung cancer who have received thoracic surgery tend to have postoperative complications. It may lead to postoperative complications like wound infection, wound haematoma and pneumothorax. A lot of research has assessed the effect of various surgery methods on postoperative complications in pulmonary cancer. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to establish if thoracoscopic is superior to that of thoracotomy in the rate of post-operative complications. From the beginning to the end of June 2023, we performed an exhaustive search on four main databases for key words. The Hazard of Bias in Non-Randomized Interventional Studies (ROBINS-I) was evaluated in the literature. In the end, 13 trials that fulfilled the eligibility criteria underwent further statistical analyses. The results showed that thoracoscopic intervention decreased the risk of post operative wound infection (dominant ratio [OR], 3.00; 95% confidence margin [CI], 1.98, 4.55; p < 0.00001) and air-leakage after operation (OR, 1.30; 95% CI, 1.04, 1.63; p = 0.02). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of the rate of haemorrhage after operation (OR, 0.10; 95% CI, 0.73, 1.66; p = 0.63). Our findings indicate that thoracoscopic is less likely to cause post operative infection and gas leakage than thoracotomy, and it does not decrease the risk of postoperative haemorrhage. As some of the chosen trials are too small to conduct meta-analyses, care must be taken when handling the data. In the future, a large number of randomized, controlled trials will be required to provide additional evidence for this research.
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- Bin Qiu
- Department of Thoracic SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- Department of Interventional OncologyAffiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- Department of Thoracic SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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Tosi D, Mazzucco A, Musso V, Bonitta G, Rosso L, Mendogni P, Righi I, Carrinola R, Damarco F, Palleschi A. Pulmonary Lobectomy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer with Uniportal versus Three-Portal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: Results from a Single-Centre Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7167. [PMID: 38002779 PMCID: PMC10671825 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a consolidated approach; however, there is no consensus on the number of ports leading to less postoperative pain. We compared early postoperative pain after uniportal and three-portal VATS lobectomy for early-stage NSCLC. In this randomized clinical trial, patients undergoing VATS lobectomy were randomly assigned to receive uniportal (U-VATS Group) or three-portal (T-VATS Group) VATS. The inclusion criteria were age ≤ 80 years and ASA < 4. The exclusion criteria were clinical T3, previous thoracic surgery, induction therapy, chest radiotherapy, connective tissue or vascular diseases, major organ failure, and analgesics or corticosteroids use. The postoperative analgesia protocol was based on NRS. Pain was measured as analgesic consumption; the secondary endpoints were intra- and postoperative complications, conversion rate, surgical time, dissected lymph nodes, hospital stay, and respiratory function. Out of 302 eligible patients, 120 were included; demographics were distributed homogeneously. The mean cumulative morphine consumption (CMC) in the U-VATS Group after 7 days was lower than in the T-VATS Group (77.4 mg vs. 90.1 mg, p = 0.003). Intraoperative variables and postoperative complications were comparable. The 30-day intercostal neuralgia rate was lower in the U-VATS Group, without reaching statistical significance. Patients undergoing U-VATS showed a lower analgesic consumption compared with the T-VATS Group; analgesic consumption was moderate in both groups.
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- Davide Tosi
- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
- Department of Patho-Physiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
- Department of Patho-Physiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
- Department of Patho-Physiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda—Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.T.); (A.M.); (G.B.); (L.R.); (P.M.); (I.R.); (R.C.); (F.D.); (A.P.)
- Department of Patho-Physiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Piccoli J, Seitlinger J, Streit A, Wollbrett C, Siat J, Renaud S. Place of robotic surgery in completion lobectomy after anatomical segmentectomy. INTERDISCIPLINARY CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY 2023; 37:ivad137. [PMID: 37572306 PMCID: PMC10663049 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivad137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Although segmentectomy is steadily increasing in early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer, recurrence in the ipsilateral lobe is also increasing. Completion lobectomy (CL) is a challenging procedure that has already been described in a few studies using video-assisted thoracic surgery or thoracotomy. In this study, we aimed to show the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted thoracic surgery in cases of CL. METHODS Among 2073 major resections performed between January 2018 and september 2022 in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Nancy University Regional Hospital, we retrospectively included patients who underwent CL by robot-assisted thoracic surgery after previous segmentectomy for non-small-cell lung cancer. Data and perioperative results were described and analysed. RESULTS Seventeen patients underwent CL with a median recurrence time after previous segmentectomy of 18 months [interquartile range (IQR): 12]. Four patients (23.5%) had a pulmonary artery injury that was controlled, and no conversion to open thoracotomy was needed. The operative time was 150 min (IQR: 20), and blood loss was 300 ml (IQR: 150). The median postoperative chest tube duration was 2 days (IQR: 1), and the length of hospital stay was 3 days (IQR: 3), with no postoperative deaths. CONCLUSIONS Completion lobectomy is a challenging procedure due to severe adhesions surrounding vessels, which potentially could cause higher rate of PA bleeding than conventional surgeries. With experienced team and surgeons, CL with robotic surgery may be reported as a safe and feasible procedure.
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- Juliette Piccoli
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nancy Regional University Hospital, Institut Lorrain du Cœur et des Vaisseaux. Rue du Morvan, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nancy Regional University Hospital, Institut Lorrain du Cœur et des Vaisseaux. Rue du Morvan, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nancy Regional University Hospital, Institut Lorrain du Cœur et des Vaisseaux. Rue du Morvan, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nancy Regional University Hospital, Institut Lorrain du Cœur et des Vaisseaux. Rue du Morvan, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nancy Regional University Hospital, Institut Lorrain du Cœur et des Vaisseaux. Rue du Morvan, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nancy Regional University Hospital, Institut Lorrain du Cœur et des Vaisseaux. Rue du Morvan, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Fra-Fernández S, Muñoz-Molina GM, Cabañero-Sánchez A, Del Campo-Albendea L, Bolufer-Nadal S, Embún-Flor R, Martínez-Hernández NJ, Moreno-Mata N. Postoperative morbidity after anatomical lung resections by VATS vs thoracotomy: Treatment and intention-to-treat analysis of the Spanish Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Group. Cir Esp 2023; 101:778-786. [PMID: 37422151 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2023.05.012] [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: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In recent years, video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resections (VATS) have been associated with lower morbidity than open surgery. The aim of our study is to compare postoperative morbidity among patients from the national database of the Spanish Group of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (GE-VATS) after open and video-assisted anatomic lung resections using a propensity score analysis. METHODS From December 2016 to March 2018, a total of 3533 patients underwent anatomical lung resection at 33 centers. Pneumonectomies and extended resections were excluded. A propensity score analysis was performed to compare the morbidity of the thoracotomy group (TG) vs the VATS group (VATSG). Treatment and intention-to-treat (ITT) analyses were conducted. RESULTS In total, 2981 patients were finally included in the study: 1092 (37%) in the TG and 1889 (63%) in the VATSG for the treatment analysis; and 816 (27.4%) in the TG and 2165 patients (72.6%) in the VATSG for the ITT analysis. After propensity score matching, in the treatment analysis, the VATSG was significantly associated with fewer overall complications than the TG OR 0.680 [95%CI 0.616, 0.750]), fewer respiratory (OR 0.571 [0.529, 0.616]) cardiovascular (OR 0.529 [0.478, 0.609]) and surgical (OR 0.875 [0.802, 0.955]) complications, lower readmission rate (OR 0.669 [0.578, 0.775]) and a reduction of hospital length of stay (-1.741 ([-2.073, -1.410]). Intention-to-treat analysis showed only statistically significant differences in overall complications (OR 0.76 [0.54-0.99]) in favor of the VATSG. CONCLUSION In this multicenter population, VATS anatomical lung resections have been associated with lower morbidity than those performed by thoracotomy. However, when an intention-to-treat analysis was performed, the benefits of the VATS approach were less prominent.
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- Sara Fra-Fernández
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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Xu K, Xie E, Lv Y, Gu W, Shi M, Yao J, Wu J, Ye B. Unplanned reoperation after pulmonary surgery: Rate, risk factors and early outcomes at a single center. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20538. [PMID: 37818013 PMCID: PMC10560774 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Background Unplanned reoperation is a potential risk factor for worse prognoses and reflects the quality of surgical treatment. This study compared the short-term outcomes between patients with and without reoperation and identified clinical factors predicting reoperation within 90 days following pulmonary surgery. Methods Consecutive patients undergoing pulmonary resection from January 2012 to August 2021 at our institution were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical and operation-related data were collected and analyzed. Kaplan‒Meier, Cox hazard proportional regression, and propensity score matching were adopted for prognostic evaluation. Results A total of 90263 patients were included: 247 (0.27%) patients required reoperation within 90 days. Patients undergoing unplanned reoperation had higher mortality and more postoperative complications than the nonreoperation group. Reoperation within 24 h was associated with reduced odds of mortality relative to reoperation beyond 24 h. Independent risk factors for unplanned reoperation were male sex, benign lung disease, specific surgical locations, lobectomy, and pneumonectomy. A history of smoking, pulmonary tuberculosis, intraoperative pleural adhesion, and postoperative complications were also identified as predisposing factors. The most common complication was hemorrhage in 75.7% (187 of 247). Conclusion Our study found that unplanned reoperation was a rare but serious event that increased the risk of postoperative complications and mortality. We identified several risk factors that could be used to stratify patients according to their reoperation risk and suggest that high-risk patients should receive more intensive monitoring and preventive measures. Moreover, our study indicated that reoperating within 24 h could improve the outcomes for patients who needed reoperation.
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- Kuan Xu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Regulatory Element, Institute of Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of General Surgery Department, Shanghai Construction Group Hospital, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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Noro A, Natale G, Messina G, Leonardi B, Rainone A, Santini M, Fiorelli A. The Prediction of Fissure Integrity by Quantitative Computed Tomography Analysis. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 71:573-581. [PMID: 35987193 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1755382] [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: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Incomplete interlobar fissure may increase the difficulty of thoracoscopic lobectomy. Herein, we compared the accuracy of visual versus quantitative analysis to predict fissure integrity in lung cancer patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy and evaluated the effects of fissure integrity on surgical outcome. METHODS This was a single-center retrospective study including consecutive patients undergoing VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) lobectomy for lung cancer. The target interlobar fissures were classified as complete or incomplete by visual and quantitative analysis. Using the intraoperative finding as the reference method, the diagnostic accuracy of the two methods to define fissure completeness (dependent variable) was calculated and statistically compared. Yet, we evaluated differences in postoperative outcomes between patients with complete and incomplete fissure integrity. RESULTS A total of 93 patients were included in the study; 33/93 (36%) presented complete fissure. Visual and quantitative analyses correctly identified complete fissure in 19/33 (57%) and 29/33 (88%) patients, respectively, and incomplete fissure in 56/60 (93%) and 58/60 (96%) patients, respectively. Quantitative analysis had better diagnostic accuracy than visual analysis (81 vs. 93%; p = 0.01). Patients with incomplete fissure compared with those with complete fissure had a higher conversion rate (6 vs. 13%; p = 0.43), higher persistent air leak rate (0/33 vs. 14/60; p = 0.03), and longer hospitalization (12.6 ± 3.8 vs. 7.1 ± 2.4 days; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION Quantitative analysis accurately predicted the fissures' integrity; it may be useful for selecting suitable cases for thoracoscopic lobectomy especially for surgeons with limited minimally invasive experience.
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- Antonio Noro
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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Nakai A, Nakada J, Takahashi Y, Sakakura N, Masago K, Okamoto S, Kuroda H. Divided method of intercostal nerve block reduces ropivacaine dose by half in thoracoscopic pulmonary resection while maintaining the postoperative pain score and 4-h mobilization: a retrospective study. J Anesth 2023; 37:749-754. [PMID: 37561173 PMCID: PMC10543147 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-023-03229-w] [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: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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PURPOSE This study investigated whether the divided method of multi-level intercostal nerve block (ML-ICB) could reduce the ropivacaine dose required during thoracoscopic pulmonary resection, while maintaining the resting postoperative pain scores. METHODS This retrospective, single-cohort study enrolled 241 patients who underwent thoracoscopic pulmonary resection for malignant tumors between October 2020 and March 2022 at a cancer hospital in Japan. ML-ICB was performed by surgeons under direct vision. The differences in intraoperative anesthetic use and postoperative pain-related variables at the beginning and end of surgery between group A (single-shot ML-ICB; 0.75% ropivacaine, 20 mL at the end of the surgery) and group B (divided ML-ICB, performed at the beginning and end of surgery; 0.25% ropivacaine, 30 mL total) were assessed. The numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to evaluate pain 1 h and 24 h postoperatively. RESULTS Intraoperative remifentanil use was significantly lower in group B (14.4 ± 6.4 μg/kg/h) than in group A (16.7 ± 8.4 μg/kg/h) (P = 0.02). The proportion of patients with NRS scores of 0 to 3 at 24 h was significantly higher in group B (85.4%, 106/124) than in group A (73.5%, 86/117) (P = 0.02). The proportion of patients not requiring postoperative intravenous rescue drugs was significantly higher in group B (78.2%, 97/124) than in group A (61.5%, 72/117) (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION The divided method of ML-ICB could reduce the intraoperative remifentanil dose, decrease the postoperative pain score at 24 h, and curtail postoperative intravenous rescue drug use, despite using half the total ropivacaine dose intraoperatively.
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- Aiko Nakai
- Department of Anesthesiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya, 464-8681, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Moret A, Madelaine L, Hanna HA, Bernard A, Pagès PB. [Complications after pulmonary segmentectomy: Impact of the surgical approach]. Rev Mal Respir 2023; 40:666-674. [PMID: 37798174 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2023.06.008] [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: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pulmonary segmentectomy is becoming increasingly widespread but remains technically challenging. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the surgical approach applied on postoperative complications after pulmonary segmentectomy. METHODS All patients having undergone pulmonary segmentectomy by thoracotomy, videothoracoscopy or robot-assisted surgery from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2021 were included. The primary endpoint was the occurrence of postoperative complications. Secondary endpoints were operative time, length of hospital stay, 30-day readmission rate, 30-day and 90-day mortality. RESULTS Two hundred and twenty-three patients were included, 30% (n=67) in the thoracotomy group, 9.4% (n=21) in the videothoracoscopy group and 60.5% (n=135) in the robot-assisted surgery group. There was no difference in the occurrence of postoperative complications according to type of approach (P=0.564), 26.9% of patients (n=60) had at least one postoperative complication. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of operative time (P=0.385), length of hospital stay (P=0.107), 30 and 90-day mortality (P=0.124 and P=0.249, respectively). Mini-invasive surgery significantly reduced the 30-day readmission rate (P=0.049). CONCLUSION The surgical approach applied does not influence the postoperative complications of pulmonary segmentectomy.
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- A Moret
- Service de chirurgie thoracique, CHU de Dijon, Bocage central, 14, rue Gaffarel, 21079 Dijon, France; Service de chirurgie thoracique, centre hospitalier Métropole Savoie, Chambéry, France
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- Service de chirurgie thoracique, CHU de Dijon, Bocage central, 14, rue Gaffarel, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Service de chirurgie thoracique, CHU de Dijon, Bocage central, 14, rue Gaffarel, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Service de chirurgie thoracique, CHU de Dijon, Bocage central, 14, rue Gaffarel, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Service de chirurgie thoracique, CHU de Dijon, Bocage central, 14, rue Gaffarel, 21079 Dijon, France; Inserm, UMR 1231, CHU de Dijon, université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France.
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Wang B, Yao L, Sheng J, Liu X, Jiang Y, Shen L, Xu F, Liu Q, Gao C, Dai X. Feasibility and safety of uniportal thoracoscopy for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16480. [PMID: 37777661 PMCID: PMC10542798 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43781-9] [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: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023] Open
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Surgery plays a crucial role in the treatment of patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). However, there is currently limited information available regarding the use of uniportal thoracoscopy (Uni-VATS) in CPA patients. To address this gap, we conducted a retrospective analysis of surgical procedures performed at a single center, aiming to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of Uni-VATS for patients with CPA. We collected basic information and surgical data from patients who underwent surgery for CPA at our hospital between January 2018 and June 2022. All patients received voriconazole antifungal medication for 3-6 months post-surgery and were monitored for a minimum of 6 months. A total of 110 patients, comprising 59 cases in the traditional open chest incision group and 51 cases in the Uni-VATS group, met the inclusion criteria. Among those who underwent surgery, 70% were male (77/110). The median age (IQR) of all enrolled patients was 55 (46-62) years. There were no statistically significant differences in general information, such as age, sex, comorbidities, BMI, FEV1, FVC, clinical symptoms, location of the disease, and duration of voriconazole antifungal medication, between the OS group and the Uni-VATS group (p > 0.05). The postoperative complication rates were 40.7% (24/59) for the traditional open chest incision group and 17.6% (9/51) for the Uni-VATS group. Through univariate analysis, we identified sex and operative approach as risk factors for postoperative complications. Multivariate logistic analysis confirmed that male and OS procedures were the independent risk factors for postoperative complications. There were statistically significant differences in operative time, intraoperative blood loss volume, postoperative drainage volume, pain scores, postoperative drainage tube removal time, postoperative hospital stay time between the OS group and the Uni-VATS group (p < 0.05). Uni-VATS is a feasible and safe surgical procedure for patients with CPA, and we recommend it as a preferred option for selected patients with CPA.
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- Bing Wang
- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Surgery, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Baofeng Road No. 28, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Gambardella C, Messina G, Pica DG, Bove M, Capasso F, Mirra R, Natale G, D'Alba FP, Caputo A, Leonardi B, Puca MA, Giorgiano NM, Pirozzi M, Farese S, Zotta A, Miele F, Vicidomini G, Docimo L, Fiorelli A, Ciardiello F, Fasano M. Intraoperative lung ultrasound improves subcentimetric pulmonary nodule localization during VATS: Results of a retrospective analysis. Thorac Cancer 2023; 14:2558-2566. [PMID: 37470298 PMCID: PMC10481138 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.15027] [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: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) resection of deep-seated lung nodules smaller than 1 cm is extremely challenging. Several methods have been proposed to overcome this limitation but with not neglectable complications. Intraoperative lung ultrasound (ILU) is the latest minimally invasive proposed technique. The aim of the current study was to analyze the accuracy and efficacy of ILU associated with VATS to visualize solitary and deep-seated pulmonary nodules smaller than 1 cm. METHODS Patients with subcentimetric solitary and deep-seated pulmonary nodules were included in this retrospective study from November 2020 to December 2022. Patients who received VATS aided with ILU were considered as group A and patients who received conventional VATS as group B (control group). The rate of nodule identification and the time for localization with VATS alone and with VATS aided with ILU in each group were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 43 patients received VATS aided with ILU (group A) and 31 patients received conventional VATS (group B). Mean operative time was lower in group A (p < 0.05). In group A all the nodules were correctly identified, while in group B in one case the localization failed. The time to identify the lesion was lower in group A (7.1 ± 2.2 vs. 13.8 ± 4.6; p < 0.05). During hospitalization three patients (6.5%; p < 0.05) in group B presented air leaks that were conservatively managed. CONCLUSION Intracavitary VATS-US is a reliable, feasible, real-time and effective method of localization of parenchymal lung nodules during selected wedge resection procedures.
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- Claudio Gambardella
- Division of General, Oncological, Mini‐invasive and Obesity SurgeryUniversity of Study of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Oncology, Department of Precision MedicineUniversità della Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Oncology, Department of Precision MedicineUniversità della Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Oncology, Department of Precision MedicineUniversità della Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- General Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Division of General, Oncological, Mini‐invasive and Obesity SurgeryUniversity of Study of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Thoracic Surgery UnitUniversità degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Oncology, Department of Precision MedicineUniversità della Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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- Oncology, Department of Precision MedicineUniversità della Campania “L. Vanvitelli”NaplesItaly
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Bottet B, Piton N, Selim J, Sarsam M, Guisier F, Baste JM. Beyond the Frontline: A Triple-Line Approach of Thoracic Surgeons in Lung Cancer Management-State of the Art. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4039. [PMID: 37627067 PMCID: PMC10452134 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15164039] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is now described as an extremely heterogeneous disease in its clinical presentation, histology, molecular characteristics, and patient conditions. Over the past 20 years, the management of lung cancer has evolved with positive results. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized the treatment landscape for NSCLC in both metastatic and locally advanced stages. The identification of molecular alterations in NSCLC has also allowed the development of targeted therapies, which provide better outcomes than chemotherapy in selected patients. However, patients usually develop acquired resistance to these treatments. On the other hand, thoracic surgery has progressed thanks to minimally invasive procedures, pre-habilitation and enhanced recovery after surgery. Moreover, within thoracic surgery, precision surgery considers the patient and his/her disease in their entirety to offer the best oncologic strategy. Surgeons support patients from pre-operative rehabilitation to surgery and beyond. They are involved in post-treatment follow-up and lung cancer recurrence. When conventional therapies are no longer effective, salvage surgery can be performed on selected patients.
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- Benjamin Bottet
- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Center University De Rouen, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Pathology, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, CHU Rouen, Normandy University, F-76000 Rouen, France;
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, CHU Rouen, F-76000 Rouen, France;
- INSERM EnVI UMR 1096, University of Rouen Normandy, F-76000 Rouen, France
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Center University De Rouen, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Pneumology, CHU Rouen, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France;
- Clinical Investigation Center, Rouen University Hospital, CIC INSERM 1404, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Center University De Rouen, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.)
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Imperatori A, Cattoni M, Bertolaccini L, Nosotti M, Rosso L, Cagini L, Vannucci J, Brunelli A, Crisci R, Curcio C, Rotolo N. Assessment of the 90-day mortality risk score after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy in the Italian VATS Group cohort. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis 2023. [PMID: 37522864 DOI: 10.4081/monaldi.2023.2569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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A five classes (A-E) aggregate risk score predicting 90-day mortality after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for lung cancer, including as independent factors male sex (3 points), DLCO <60% (1 point) and operative time >150 minutes (1 point), has been recently published. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and reliability of this risk model in a large, independent cohort of patients, to confirm its generalizability. From the Italian VATS Group Database, we selected 2,209 patients [60% males; median age 69 years (IQR:63-74)] who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer. We calculated the aggregate risk score and the corresponding class of 90-day mortality risk for each patient. The correlation between risk classes and mortality rates was tested by Spearman's r-test. Model calibration was evaluated by Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test. Class A-E 90-day mortality rates were 0.33%, 0.51%, 1.39%, 1.31% and 2.56%, respectively. A strong uphill correlation was identified between risk classes and 90-day mortality (r=0.90; p=0.037), showing a positive correlation between increased mortality rate and class A to E. Hosmer-Lemeshow chi-squared value was 67.47 (p<0.001) with overall, Class D and E significantly lower 90-day mortality in our cohort than in the original one [1.04% vs 2.5% (p=0.018), 1.31% vs 5.65% (p=0.005) and 2.56% vs 18.75% (p=0.007), respectively]. Despite our data show a positive correlation between 90-day mortality and risk classes from A to E with modest discriminatory performance, the poor calibration suggests the need for model recalibration using local data to better manage and counsel lung cancer patients eligible for video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy.
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- Andrea Imperatori
- Center for Thoracic Surgery and Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese.
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- Center for Thoracic Surgery and Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCCS, Milan.
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan.
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Perugia Medical School, Perugia.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Perugia Medical School, Perugia.
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, University of L'Aquila, "G. Mazzini" Hospital, Teramo.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Monaldi Hospital, Naples.
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- Center for Thoracic Surgery and Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese.
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Grossi S, Cattoni M, Rotolo N, Imperatori A. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery simulation and training: a comprehensive literature review. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:535. [PMID: 37501111 PMCID: PMC10375656 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04482-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has become the standard for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, this surgical technique requires specific and dedicated training. In the past 20 years, several simulator systems have been developed to promote VATS training. Advances in virtual reality may facilitate its integration into the VATS training curriculum. The present review aims to first provide a comprehensive overview of the simulators for thoracoscopic surgery, focused especially on simulators for lung lobectomy; second, it explores the role and highlights the possible efficacy of these simulators in the surgical trainee curriculum. METHODS A literature search was conducted in the PubMed, EMBASE, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science databases using the following keywords combined with Boolean operators "AND" and "OR": virtual reality, VR, augmented reality, virtual simulation, mixed reality, extended reality, thoracic surgery, thoracoscopy, VATS, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, simulation, simulator, simulators, training, and education. Reference lists of the identified articles were hand-searched for additional relevant articles to be included in this review. RESULTS Different types of simulators have been used for VATS training: synthetic lung models (dry simulators); live animals or animal tissues (wet simulators); and simulators based on virtual or augmented reality. Their role in surgical training has been generally defined as useful. However, not enough data are available to ascertain which type is the most appropriate. CONCLUSIONS Simulator application in the field of medical education could revolutionize the regular surgical training curriculum. Further studies are required to better define their impact on surgeons' training programs and, finally, on patients' quality of care.
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- Sarah Grossi
- Center for Thoracic Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Via Guicciardini, 9, Varese, 21100, Italy.
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- Center for Thoracic Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Via Guicciardini, 9, Varese, 21100, Italy
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- Center for Thoracic Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Via Guicciardini, 9, Varese, 21100, Italy
- Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Center for Thoracic Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Via Guicciardini, 9, Varese, 21100, Italy
- Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Messina G, Natale G, Bove M, Opromolla G, Di Filippo V, Martone M, Noro A, Leonardi B, Mirra R, Capasso F, Pica DG, Grande M, Panini D'alba F, Vicario G, Liguori G, Fiorito R, Ciaravola M, Massimilla E, Messina G, Fiorelli A, Vicidomini G, Ciardiello F, Fasano M. Intraoperative ventilatory leak: Real-time guidance for management of air leak in lung cancer patients undergoing VATS lobectomy. Thorac Cancer 2023. [PMID: 37144333 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Persistent air leak (PAL) is a common complication after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. We aimed to evaluate whether the intraoperative quantitative measurement of air leaks using a mechanical ventilation test could predict PAL and identify those patients needing additional treatment for the prevention of PAL. METHODS This was an observational, retrospective, single-center study that included 82 patients who underwent VATS lobectomy with a mechanical ventilation test for VL. Only 2% of patients who underwent lobectomy surgery had persistent air leaks. RESULTS At the end of lobectomy performed in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, the lung was reinflated at a 25-30 mmH2O pressure and ventilatory leaks (VL) were calculated and in relation to the entity of the air leaks, we evaluated the most suitable intraoperative treatment to prevent persistent air leaks. CONCLUSION VL is an independent predictor of PAL after VATS lobectomy; it provides a real-time intraoperative guidance to identify those patients who can benefit from additional intraoperative preventive interventions to reduce PAL.
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- Gaetana Messina
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Otorhinolaryngology Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Oncology, Department of Precision Medicine, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Oncology, Department of Precision Medicine, Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Campania, Italy
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Scarci M, Gkikas A, Patrini D, Minervini F, Cerfolio RJ. Editorial: Early chest drain removal following lung resection. Front Surg 2023; 10:1185334. [PMID: 37066007 PMCID: PMC10102361 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1185334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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- Marco Scarci
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Correspondence: Marco Scarci
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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Heiden BT, Eaton DB, Chang SH, Yan Y, Schoen MW, Patel MR, Kreisel D, Nava RG, Meyers BF, Kozower BD, Puri V. Comparison Between Veteran and Non-Veteran Populations With Clinical Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Undergoing Surgery. Ann Surg 2023; 277:e664-e669. [PMID: 34550662 PMCID: PMC8581073 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare quality of care and outcomes between Veteran and non-Veteran patients undergoing surgery for clinical stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). BACKGROUND Prior studies and the lay media have questioned the quality of care that Veterans with lung cancer receive through the VHA. We hypothesized Veterans undergoing surgery for early-stage NSCLC receive high quality care and have similar outcomes compared to the general population. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients with clinical stage I NSCLC undergoing resection from 2006 to 2016 using a VHA dataset. Propensity score matching for baseline patient- and tumor-related variables was used to compare operative characteristics and outcomes between the VHA and the National Cancer Database (NCDB). RESULTS The unmatched cohorts included 9981 VHA and 176,304 NCDB patients. The VHA had more male, non-White patients with lower education levels, higher incomes, and higher Charlson/Deyo scores. VHA patients had inferior unadjusted 30-day mortality (VHA 2.1% vs NCDB 1.7%, P = 0.011) and median overall survival (69.0 vs 88.7 months, P < 0.001). In the propensity matched cohort of 6792 pairs, VHA patients were more likely to have minimally invasive operations (60.0% vs 39.6%, P < 0.001) and only slightly less likely to receive lobectomies (70.1% vs 70.7%, P = 0.023). VHA patients had longer lengths of stay (8.1 vs 7.1 days, P < 0.001) but similar readmission rates (7.7% vs 7.0%, P = 0.132). VHA patients had significantly better 30-day mortality (1.9% vs 2.8%, P < 0.001) and median overall survival (71.4 vs 65.2 months, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Despite having more comorbidities, Veterans receive exceptional care through the VHA with favorable outcomes, including significantly longer overall survival, compared to the general population.
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- Brendan T. Heiden
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO
- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO
- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO
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Ninety-Day Mortality of Thoracoscopic vs Open Lobectomy: A Large Multicenter Cohort Study. Ann Thorac Surg 2023; 115:693-699. [PMID: 35988738 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies have demonstrated a lower incidence of complications after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy compared with thoracotomy, but the data on in-hospital and 90-day mortality are inconclusive. This study analyzed whether surgical approach, VATS or thoracotomy, was related to early mortality of lobectomy in lung cancer and determined the differences between in-hospital and 90-day mortality. METHODS Data of all patients with non-small cell lung cancer who underwent lobectomy between January 1, 2007, and July 30, 2018, were retrieved from Polish National Lung Cancer Registry. Included were 31 433 patients who met all study criteria. After propensity score matching, 4946 patients in the VATS group were compared with 4946 patients in the thoracotomy group. RESULTS Compared with thoracotomy, VATS lobectomy was related to lower in-hospital (1.5% vs 0.9%, P = .004) and 90-day mortality (3.4% vs 1.8%, P < .001). Mortality at 90 days was twice as high as in-hospital mortality in both the VATS (1.8% vs 0.9%, P < .001) and thoracotomy groups (3.4% vs 1.5%, P < .001). Postoperative complications were less common after VATS compared with thoracotomy (23.6% vs 31.8%, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS VATS lobectomy is associated with lower in-hospital and 90-day mortality compared with thoracotomy and should be recommended for lung cancer treatment, if feasible. Patients should also be closely monitored after discharge from the hospital, because 90-day mortality is significant higher than in-hospital mortality.
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González García JA, Rodríguez Alvarado EI, Gutiérrez Ramírez MC, Laforga Canales JB, Gregorio Hernández A. Magnetic-Guided Occult Lesion Localization (M-GOLL): An Exploratory Feasibility Study of Preoperative CT-Guided Puncture and Intraoperative Magnetic Seed Localization for Minimally Invasive Surgical Resection of Non-palpable Pulmonary Lesions. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:1309-1311. [PMID: 36509876 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-12903-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- J A González García
- General Thoracic Surgery Chair of Department, Marina Salud Hospital, Denia, Alicante, Spain.
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Comparison of the LigaSure™ bipolar vessel sealer to monopolar electrocoagulation for thoracoscopic lobectomy and lymphadenectomy: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-09892-0. [PMID: 36792782 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-09892-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND High-energy devices allow better vessel sealing compared with monopolar electrocautery and could improve the outcomes of surgical operations. The objective of the study was to compare tissue dissection by the LigaSure™ device with that by monopolar electrocoagulation for thoracoscopic lobectomy and lymphadenectomy. METHODS This pragmatic, parallel group, prospective randomized controlled trial was funded by the Medtronic External Research Program (ISR-2016-10,756) and registered at www. CLINICALTRIALS gov (NCT03125798). The study included patients aged 18 years or older, who had undergone thoracoscopic lobectomy with lymphadenectomy at the Department of Thoracic Surgery of Poznan University of Medical Sciences between May 3, 2018, and November 4, 2021. Using simple randomization, the patients were assigned to undergo tissue dissection with either the LigaSure device (study group) or monopolar electrocautery (control group). Participants and care givers, except operating surgeons, were blinded to group assignment. The primary outcome was postoperative chest drainage volume. Secondary outcomes were change of the esophageal temperature during subcarinal lymphadenectomy and C-reactive protein level 72 h after surgery. RESULTS Study outcomes were analyzed in 107 patients in each group. We found no differences between the study and control groups in terms of chest drainage volume (550 vs. 600 mL, respectively; p = 0.315), changes in esophageal temperature (- 0.1 °C vs. - 0.1 °C, respectively; p = 0.784), and C-reactive protein levels (72.8 vs. 70.8 mg/L, respectively; p = 0.503). The mean numbers of lymph nodes removed were 12.9 (SD: 3.1; 95% CI, 12.4 to 13.5) in the study group and 11.6 (SD: 3.2; 95% CI, 11.0 to 12.2) in the control group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The use of the LigaSure device did not allow to decrease the chest drainage volume, local thermal spread, and systemic inflammatory response. The number of lymph nodes removed was higher in patients operated with the LigaSure device, which indicated better quality of lymphadenectomy.
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Bottoni E, Mangiameli G, Testori A, Piccioni F, Giudici VM, Voulaz E, Ruggieri N, Dalla Corte F, Crepaldi A, Goretti G, Vanni E, Pisarra M, Cariboni U, Alloisio M, Cecconi M. Early Hospital Discharge on Day Two Post Robotic Lobectomy with Telehealth Home Monitoring: A Pilot Study. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15041146. [PMID: 36831489 PMCID: PMC9954553 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Despite the adoption of enhanced recovery programs, the reported postoperative length of stay after robotic surgery is 4 days even in highly specialized centers. We report preliminary results of a pilot study for a new protocol of early discharge (on day 2) with telehealth home monitoring after robotic lobectomy for lung cancer. All patients with a caregiver were discharged on postoperative day 2 with a telemonitoring device if they satisfied specific discharge criteria. Teleconsultations were scheduled once in the afternoon of post-operative day 2, twice on postoperative day 3, and then once a day until the chest tube removal. Post-discharge vital signs were recorded by patients at least four times daily through the device and were available for consultation by two surgeons through phone application. In case of sudden variation of vital signs or occurrence of adverse events, a direct telephone line was available for patients as well as a protected re-hospitalization path. Primary outcome was the safety evaluated by the occurrence of post-discharge complications and readmissions. Secondary outcome was the evaluation of resources optimization (hospitalization days) maintaining the standard of care. During the study period, twelve patients satisfied all preoperative clinical criteria to be enrolled in our protocol. Two of twelve enrolled patients were successively excluded because they did not satisfy discharge criteria on postoperative day 2. During telehealth home monitoring a total of 27/427 vital-sign measurements violated the threshold in seven patients. Among the threshold violations, only 1 out of 27 was a critical violation and was managed at home. No postoperative complication occurred neither readmission was needed. A mean number of three hospitalization days was avoided and an estimated economic benefit of about EUR 500 for a single patient was obtained if compared with patients submitted to VATS lobectomy in the same period. These preliminary results confirm that adoption of telemonitoring allows, in selected patients, a safe discharge on postoperative day 2 after robotic surgery for early-stage NSCLC. A potential economic benefit could derive from this protocol if this data will be confirmed in larger sample.
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- Edoardo Bottoni
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20090 Milan, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-02-82247585
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Anesthesia Unit 1, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20090 Milan, Italy
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- Anesthesia Unit 1, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Anesthesia Unit 1, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Quality Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20090 Milan, Italy
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Quality Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
- Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan, Via Conservatorio 7, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20090 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20090 Milan, Italy
- Anesthesia Unit 1, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
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Hasenauer A, Forster C, Hungerbühler J, Perentes JY, Abdelnour-Berchtold E, Koerfer J, Krueger T, Becce F, Gonzalez M. CT-Derived Sarcopenia and Outcomes after Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030790. [PMID: 36765748 PMCID: PMC9913444 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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We aimed to evaluate whether computed tomography (CT)-derived preoperative sarcopenia measures were associated with postoperative outcomes and survival after video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) anatomical pulmonary resection in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We retrospectively reviewed all consecutive patients that underwent VATS anatomical pulmonary resection for NSCLC between 2012 and 2019. Skeletal muscle mass was measured at L3 vertebral level on preoperative CT or PET/CT scans to identify sarcopenic patients according to established threshold values. We compared postoperative outcomes and survival of sarcopenic vs. non-sarcopenic patients. A total of 401 patients underwent VATS anatomical pulmonary resection for NSCLC. Sarcopenia was identified in 92 patients (23%). Sarcopenic patients were predominantly males (75% vs. 25%; p < 0.001) and had a lower BMI (21.4 vs. 26.5 kg/m2; p < 0.001). The overall postoperative complication rate was significantly higher (53.2% vs. 39.2%; p = 0.017) in sarcopenic patients and the length of hospital stay was prolonged (8 vs. 6 days; p = 0.032). Two factors were associated with postoperative morbidity in multivariate analysis: BMI and American Society of Anesthesiologists score >2. Median overall survival was comparable between groups (41 vs. 46 months; p = 0.240). CT-derived sarcopenia appeared to have a small impact on early postoperative clinical outcomes, but no effect on overall survival after VATS anatomical lung resection for NSCLC.
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- Arpad Hasenauer
- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +41-795-563-820; Fax: +41-213-142-358
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Bertolaccini L, Fornaro G, Ciani O, Prisciandaro E, Crisci R, Tarricone R, Spaggiari L. The Impact of Surgical Experience in VATS Lobectomy on Conversion and Patient Quality of Life: Results from a Comprehensive National Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgical Database. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15020410. [PMID: 36672359 PMCID: PMC9857299 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15020410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Although unexpected conversion during Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy is up to 23%, the effects on postoperative outcomes remain debatable. This retrospective study aimed: (i) to identify potential preoperative risk factors of VATS conversion to standard thoracotomy; (ii) to assess the impact of surgical experience in VATS lobectomy on conversion rate and patient health-related quality of life. METHODS We extracted detailed information on VATS lobectomy procedures performed consecutively (2014-2019). Predictors of conversion were assessed with univariable and multivariable logistic regressions. To assess the impact of VATS lobectomy experience, observations were divided according to surgeons' experiences with VATS lobectomy. The impact of VATS lobectomy experience on conversion and occurrence of postoperative complications was evaluated using logistic regressions. The impact of VATS lobectomy experience on EuroQoL-5D (EQ-5D) scores at discharge was assessed using Tobit regressions. RESULTS A total of 11,772 patients underwent planned VATS for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with 1074 (9.1%) requiring conversion to thoracotomy. The independent predictors at multivariable analysis were: FEV1% (OR = 0.99; 95% CI: 0.98-0.99, p = 0.007), clinical nodal involvement (OR = 1.43; 95% CI: 1.08-1.90, p = 0.014). Experienced surgeons performed 4079 (34.7%) interventions. Experience in VATS lobectomy did not show a relevant impact on the risk of open surgery conversion (p = 0.13) and postoperative complications (p = 0.10), whereas it showed a significant positive impact (p = 0.012) on EQ-5D scores at discharge. CONCLUSIONS Clinical nodal involvement was confirmed as the most critical predictor of conversion. Greater experience in VATS lobectomy did not decrease conversion rate and postoperative complications but was positively associated with postoperative patient quality of life.
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- Luca Bertolaccini
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: + 39-02-57489665; Fax: +39-02-56562994
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- Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS), SDA Bocconi School of Management, 20136 Milan, Italy
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- Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS), SDA Bocconi School of Management, 20136 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, Thoracic Surgery Unit, University of L’Aquila, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS), SDA Bocconi School of Management, 20136 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Tong C, Shen Y, Zhu H, Zheng J, Xu Y, Wu J. Continuous Relationship of Operative Duration with Risk of Adverse Perioperative Outcomes and Early Discharge Undergoing Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer Surgery. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15020371. [PMID: 36672321 PMCID: PMC9856387 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15020371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background: For thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery, the continuous relationship and the trigger point of operative duration with a risk of adverse perioperative outcomes (APOs) and early discharge remain unknown. Methods: This study enrolled 12,392 patients who underwent this surgical treatment. Five groups were stratified by operative duration: <60 min, 60−120 min, 120−180 min, 180−240 min, and ≥240 min. APOs included intraoperative hypoxemia, delayed extubation, postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), prolonged air leakage (PAL), postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF), and transfusion. A restricted cubic spline (RCS) plot was used to characterize the continuous relationship of operative duration with the risk of APOs and early discharge. Results: The risks of the aforementioned APOs increased with each additional hour after the first hour. A J-shaped association with APOs was observed, with a higher risk in those with prolonged operative duration compared with those with shorter values. However, the probability of early discharge decreased from 0.465 to 0.350, 0.217, and 0.227 for each additional hour of operative duration compared with counterparts (<60 min), showing an inverse J-shaped association. The 90 min procedure appears to be a tipping point for a sharp increase in APOs and a significant reduction in early discharge. Conclusions: Our findings have important and meaningful implications for risk predictions and clinical interventions, and early rehabilitation, for APOs.
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- Chaoyang Tong
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200052, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200052, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200052, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
- Correspondence: (J.Z.); (J.W.)
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- Department of Lung Cancer Center, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200052, China
- Correspondence: (J.Z.); (J.W.)
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Uemura R, Nagatani Y, Hashimoto M, Oshio Y, Sonoda A, Otani H, Hanaoka J, Watanabe Y. Association of Respiratory Functional Indices and Smoking with Pleural Movement and Mean Lung Density Assessed Using Four-Dimensional Dynamic-Ventilation Computed Tomography in Smokers and Patients with COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2023; 18:327-339. [PMID: 36945706 PMCID: PMC10024907 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s389075] [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: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Purpose To correlate the ratio of the non-dependent to dependent aspects of the maximal pleural movement vector (MPMVND/D) and gravity-oriented collapse ratio (GCRND/D), and the mean lung field density (MLD) obtained using four-dimensional (4D) dynamic-ventilation computed tomography (DVCT) with airflow limitation parameters and the Brinkman index. Materials and Methods Forty-seven patients, including 22 patients with COPD, 13 non-COPD smokers, and 12 non-smokers, with no/slight pleural adhesion confirmed using a thoracoscope, underwent 4D-DVCT with 16 cm coverage. Coordinates for the lung field center, as well as ventral and dorsal pleural points, set on the central trans-axial levels in the median and para-median sagittal planes at end-inspiration, were automatically measured (13-17 frame images, 0.35 seconds/frame). MPMVND/D and GCRND/D were calculated based on MPMV and GCR values for all the included points and the lung field center. MLD was automatically measured in each of the time frames, and the maximal change ratio of MLD (MLDCR) was calculated. These measured values were compared among COPD patients, non-COPD smokers, and non-smokers, and were correlated with the Brinkman index, FEV1/FVC, FEV1 predicted, RV/TLC, and FEF25-75% using Spearman's rank coefficients. Results MPMVND/D was highest in non-smokers (0.819±0.464), followed by non-COPD smokers (0.405±0.131) and patients with COPD (-0.219±0.900). GCRND/D in non-smokers (1.003±1.384) was higher than that in patients with COPD (-0.164±1.199). MLDCR in non-COPD smokers (0.105±0.028) was higher than that in patients with COPD (0.078±0.027). MPMVND/D showed positive correlations with FEV1 predicted (r=0.397, p=0.006), FEV1/FVC (r=0.501, p<0.001), and FEF25-75% (r=0.368, p=0.012). GCRND/D also demonstrated positive correlations with FEV1 (r=0.397, p=0.006), FEV1/FVC (r=0.445, p=0.002), and FEF25-75% (r=0.371, p=0.011). MPMVND/D showed a negative correlation with the Brinkman index (r=-0.398, p=0.006). Conclusion We demonstrated that reduced MPMVND/D and GCRND/D were associated with respiratory functional indices, in addition to a negative association of MPMVND/D with the Brinkman index, which should be recognized when assessing local pleural adhesion on DVCT, especially for ventral pleural aspects.
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- Ryo Uemura
- Department of Radiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
- Correspondence: Ryo Uemura; Yukihiro Nagatani, Department of Radiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Seta-tsukinowa-cho, Otsu, Shiga, Japan, 520-2192, Tel/Fax +81-77-548-2536, Email ;
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- Department of Radiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
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Gómez Hernández MT, Novoa Valentín NM, Embún Flor R, Varela Simó G, Jiménez López MF. Predictive factors of prolonged postoperative length of stay after anatomic pulmonary resection. Cir Esp 2023; 101:43-50. [PMID: 35787477 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2022.06.048] [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: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this study is to create a predictive model of prolonged postoperative length of stay (PLOS) in patients undergoing anatomic lung resection, to validate it in an external series and to evaluate the influence of PLOS on readmission and 90-day mortality. METHODS All patients registered in the GEVATS database discharged after the intervention were included. We define PLOS as the postoperative stay in days above the 75th percentile of stay for all patients in the series. A univariate and multivariate analysis was performed using logistic regression and the model was validated in an external cohort. The possible association between PLOS and readmission and mortality at 90 days was analyzed. RESULTS 3473 patients were included in the study. The median postoperative stay was 5 days (IQR: 4-7). 815 patients had PLOS (≥8 days), of which 79.9% had postoperative complications. The final model included as variables: age, BMI, male sex, ppoFEV1%, ppoDLCO% and thoracotomy; the AUC in the referral series was 0.684 (95% CI: 0.661-0.706) and in the validation series was 0.73 (95% CI: 0.681-0.78). A significant association was found between PLOS and readmission (p < .000) and 90-day mortality (p < .000). CONCLUSIONS The variables age, BMI, male sex, ppoFEV1%, ppoDLCO% and thoracotomy affect PLOS. PLOS is associated with an increased risk of readmission and 90-day mortality. 20% of PLOS are not related to the occurrence of postoperative complications.
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- María Teresa Gómez Hernández
- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain; Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain; Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain; Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain; Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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[KINE PREOP pilot study: Prehabilitation in fast-track thoracic surgery protocol]. Rev Mal Respir 2023; 40:3-16. [PMID: 36604191 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2022.11.001] [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: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Prehabilitation preceding oncological thoracic surgery according to a fast-track enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is in full expansion. Many recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation as a means of reducing postoperative pulmonary complications. Unfortunately, it is rarely carried out by independent physiotherapists, and questions arise: is it feasible in private practice? Can it yield results similar to those achieved in institutional settings? DESIGN The study was non-interventional. The patients included had to be able to practice physical activities according to a standard ERAS approach. The endpoints were: postoperative pulmonary complications, physical condition (VO2max), and impact on the quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire). A statistical study was conducted to analyze the results with parametric and non-parametric tests. RESULTS Between June 2018 and January 2019, nine patients were included. From two to fifteen pulmonary rehabilitation sessions were carried out by six volunteering independent physiotherapists. Only two minor postoperative complications ensued. VO2max post rehabilitation increased on average by 2.4mL.kg -1.min-1. The SF-36 physical score increased significantly (+17.9%). The physical functioning (PF) (+28.9), physical restrictions (PR) (+11.1) and vitality (VT) (+16.7) sub-scores likewise improved. CONCLUSION Based on a literature review and on comparisons, our results seem promising. While further investigations are needed, it would seem that prehabilitation by independent physiotherapists leads to results similar to those achieved in inpatient prehabilitation.
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Factors Associated with Early Discharge after Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: Results from the Italian VATS Group Registry. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11247356. [PMID: 36555972 PMCID: PMC9781100 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11247356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objective. There are limited data for estimating the risk of early discharge following thoracoscopic lobectomy. The objective was to identify the factors associated with a short length of stay and verify the influence of these variables in uncomplicated patients. Methods. We reviewed all lobectomies reported to the Italian VATS Group between January 2014 and January 2020. Patients and perioperative characteristics were divided into two subgroups based on whether or not they met the target duration of stay (≤ or >4 days). The association between preoperative and intraoperative variables and postoperative length of stay (LOS) ≤4 days was assessed using a stepwise multivariable logistic regression analysis to identify factors independently associated with LOS and factors related to LOS in uncomplicated cases. Results. Among 10,240 cases who underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy, 37.6% had a hospital stay ≤4 days. Variables associated with LOS included age, hospital surgical volume, Diffusion Lung CO % (81 [69−94] vs. 85 [73−98]), Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1) % (92 [79−106] vs. 96 [82−109]), operative time (180 [141−230] vs. 160 [125−195]), uniportal approach (571 [9%] vs. 713 [18.5%]), bioenergy sealer use, and pain control through intercostal block or opioids (p < 0.001). Except for FEV1 and blood loss, all other factors emerged significantly associated with LOS when the analysis was limited to uncomplicated patients. Conclusions. Demographic, clinical, and surgical variables are associated with early discharge after thoracoscopic lobectomy. This study indicates that these characteristics are associated with early discharge. This result can be used in association with clinical judgment to identify appropriate patients for fast-track protocols.
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Maniscalco P, Tamburini N, Fabbri N, Quarantotto F, Rizzardi G, Amore D, Lopez C, Crisci R, Spaggiari L, Valpiani G, Bertolaccini L, Cavallesco G, on behalf of the VATS Group. Factors Associated with Early Discharge after Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: Results from the Italian VATS Group Registry. J Clin Med 2022. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.3390/jcm11247356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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Objective. There are limited data for estimating the risk of early discharge following thoracoscopic lobectomy. The objective was to identify the factors associated with a short length of stay and verify the influence of these variables in uncomplicated patients. Methods. We reviewed all lobectomies reported to the Italian VATS Group between January 2014 and January 2020. Patients and perioperative characteristics were divided into two subgroups based on whether or not they met the target duration of stay (≤ or >4 days). The association between preoperative and intraoperative variables and postoperative length of stay (LOS) ≤4 days was assessed using a stepwise multivariable logistic regression analysis to identify factors independently associated with LOS and factors related to LOS in uncomplicated cases. Results. Among 10,240 cases who underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy, 37.6% had a hospital stay ≤4 days. Variables associated with LOS included age, hospital surgical volume, Diffusion Lung CO % (81 [69–94] vs. 85 [73–98]), Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1) % (92 [79–106] vs. 96 [82–109]), operative time (180 [141–230] vs. 160 [125–195]), uniportal approach (571 [9%] vs. 713 [18.5%]), bioenergy sealer use, and pain control through intercostal block or opioids (p < 0.001). Except for FEV1 and blood loss, all other factors emerged significantly associated with LOS when the analysis was limited to uncomplicated patients. Conclusions. Demographic, clinical, and surgical variables are associated with early discharge after thoracoscopic lobectomy. This study indicates that these characteristics are associated with early discharge. This result can be used in association with clinical judgment to identify appropriate patients for fast-track protocols.
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Armand E, Boulate D, Fourdrain A, Nguyen NAT, Resseguier N, Brioude G, Trousse D, Doddoli C, D'journo XB, Thomas PA. Benignant and malignant epidemiology among surgical resections for suspicious solitary lung cancer without preoperative tissue diagnosis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY 2022; 63:6971845. [PMID: 36610992 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of patients undergoing diagnostic and/or curative surgical pulmonary resections for lung opacities suspected of being localized primary lung cancers without preoperative tissue confirmation. METHODS We performed a single-centre retrospective study of a prospectively implemented institutional database of all patients who underwent pulmonary resection between January 2010 and December 2020. Patients were selected when surgery complied with the Fleischner society guidelines. We performed a multivariable logistic regression to determine the preoperative variables associated with malignancy. RESULTS Among 1392 patients, 213 (15.3%) had a final diagnosis of benignancy. We quantified futile parenchymal resections in 29 (2.1%) patients defined by an anatomical resection of >2 lung segments for benign lesions that did not modified the clinical management. Compared with patients with malignancies, patients with benignancies were younger (57.5 vs 63.9 years, P < 0.001), had lower preoperative risk profile (thoracoscore 0.4 vs 2.1, P < 0.001), had a higher proportion of wedge resection (50.7% vs 12.2%, P < 0.01) and experienced a lower burden of postoperative complication (Clavien-Dindo IV or V, 0.4% vs 5.6%, P < 0.001). Preoperative independent variables associated with malignancy were (adjusted odd ratio [95% confident interval]) age 1.02 [1.00; 1.04], smoking (year-pack) 1.005 (1.00; 1.01), history of cardiovascular disease 2.06 [1.30; 3.30], history of controlled cancer 2.74 [1.30; 6.88] and clinical N involvement 4.20 [1.11; 37.44]. CONCLUSIONS Futile parenchymal lung resection for suspicious opacities without preoperative tissue diagnosis is rare (2.1%) while surgery for benign lesions represented 15.3% and has a satisfactory safety profile with very low postoperative morbi-mortality.
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- Elsa Armand
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplantation and Esophageal Diseases, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplantation and Esophageal Diseases, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplantation and Esophageal Diseases, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Economics, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplantation and Esophageal Diseases, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplantation and Esophageal Diseases, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplantation and Esophageal Diseases, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplantation and Esophageal Diseases, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplantation and Esophageal Diseases, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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Halvorsen S, Mehilli J, Cassese S, Hall TS, Abdelhamid M, Barbato E, De Hert S, de Laval I, Geisler T, Hinterbuchner L, Ibanez B, Lenarczyk R, Mansmann UR, McGreavy P, Mueller C, Muneretto C, Niessner A, Potpara TS, Ristić A, Sade LE, Schirmer H, Schüpke S, Sillesen H, Skulstad H, Torracca L, Tutarel O, Van Der Meer P, Wojakowski W, Zacharowski K. 2022 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular assessment and management of patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. Eur Heart J 2022; 43:3826-3924. [PMID: 36017553 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 247] [Impact Index Per Article: 123.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Heiden BT, Eaton DB, Chang SH, Yan Y, Baumann AA, Schoen MW, Patel MR, Kreisel D, Nava RG, Meyers BF, Kozower BD, Puri V. Racial Disparities in the Surgical Treatment of Clinical Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Among Veterans. Chest 2022; 162:920-929. [PMID: 35405111 PMCID: PMC9562435 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2022.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Prior studies in the civilian population have reported racial disparities in lung cancer outcomes following surgical treatment, including inferior quality of care and worse survival. It is unclear if racial disparities exist in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the largest integrated health care system in the United States. RESEARCH QUESTION Do racial disparities affect early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) outcomes following surgical treatment within the VHA? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS This retrospective cohort study was conducted in veterans with clinical stage I NSCLC undergoing surgical treatment in the VHA system. Demographic characteristics, access to care, surgical quality measures, and short- and long-term oncologic outcomes between White and Black veterans were evaluated. RESULTS From 2006 to 2016, a total of 18,800 veterans with clinical stage I NSCLC were included. The rates of definitive surgical treatment were similar between Black (57.3%) and White (58.1%) veterans (P = .42). The final study cohort included 9,842 patients receiving surgical treatment, of whom 8,356 (84.9%) were White and 1,486 (15.1%) were Black. Black patients were younger and more likely to smoke, although comorbidities were similar between the two groups. Black patients were somewhat less likely to receive adequate lymph node sampling (30.6% vs 33.3%; P = .050); however, other access-to-care metrics and surgical quality measures, including rates of anatomic lobectomy (71.9% vs 69.4%; P = .189) and positive margins (3.2% vs 3.1%; P = .955), were similar between the two groups. Although Black veterans were less likely to experience major postoperative complications, there was no difference in 30-day readmission, 30-day mortality, or disease-free survival between the two groups. Black patients had significantly better risk-adjusted overall survival (hazard ratio, 0.802; 95% CI, 0.729-0.883; P < .001). INTERPRETATION Among veterans with NSCLC undergoing surgical treatment through the VHA, Black patients received comparable care with equivalent if not superior outcomes compared with White patients.
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- Brendan T Heiden
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
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- VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO; Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO
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Prediction of lung malignancy progression and survival with machine learning based on pre-treatment FDG-PET/CT. EBioMedicine 2022; 82:104127. [PMID: 35810561 PMCID: PMC9278031 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.104127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Pre-treatment FDG-PET/CT scans were analyzed with machine learning to predict progression of lung malignancies and overall survival (OS). Methods A retrospective review across three institutions identified patients with a pre-procedure FDG-PET/CT and an associated malignancy diagnosis. Lesions were manually and automatically segmented, and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) were trained using FDG-PET/CT inputs to predict malignancy progression. Performance was evaluated using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. Image features were extracted from CNNs and by radiomics feature extraction, and random survival forests (RSF) were constructed to predict OS. Concordance index (C-index) and integrated brier score (IBS) were used to evaluate OS prediction. Findings 1168 nodules (n=965 patients) were identified. 792 nodules had progression and 376 were progression-free. The most common malignancies were adenocarcinoma (n=740) and squamous cell carcinoma (n=179). For progression risk, the PET+CT ensemble model with manual segmentation (accuracy=0.790, AUC=0.876) performed similarly to the CT only (accuracy=0.723, AUC=0.888) and better compared to the PET only (accuracy=0.664, AUC=0.669) models. For OS prediction with deep learning features, the PET+CT+clinical RSF ensemble model (C-index=0.737) performed similarly to the CT only (C-index=0.730) and better than the PET only (C-index=0.595), and clinical only (C-index=0.595) models. RSF models constructed with radiomics features had comparable performance to those with CNN features. Interpretation CNNs trained using pre-treatment FDG-PET/CT and extracted performed well in predicting lung malignancy progression and OS. OS prediction performance with CNN features was comparable to a radiomics approach. The prognostic models could inform treatment options and improve patient care. Funding NIH NHLBI training grant (5T35HL094308-12, John Sollee).
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Terra RM, Araujo PHXND, Lauricella LL, Campos JRMD, Trindade JRM, Pêgo-Fernandes PM. A Brazilian randomized study: Robotic-Assisted vs. Video-assisted lung lobectomy Outcomes (BRAVO trial). JORNAL BRASILEIRO DE PNEUMOLOGIA : PUBLICACAO OFICIAL DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE PNEUMOLOGIA E TISILOGIA 2022; 48:e20210464. [PMID: 35830078 PMCID: PMC9262442 DOI: 10.36416/1806-3756/e20210464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare 90-day morbidity in patients undergoing lung lobectomy performed by either robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) or video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Intraoperative complications, drainage time, length of hospital stay, postoperative pain, postoperative quality of life, and readmissions within 90 days were also compared. METHODS This was a two-arm randomized clinical trial including patients with lung lesions (primary lung cancer or lung metastasis) who were candidates for lung lobectomy. Patients with comorbidities that precluded surgical treatment were excluded. All patients followed the same postoperative protocol. RESULTS The overall sample comprised 76 patients (39 in the VATS group and 37 in the RATS group). The two groups were similar regarding gender, age, BMI, FEV1 in % of predicted, and comorbidities. Postoperative complications within 90 days tended to be more common in the VATS group than in the RATS group, but the difference was not significant (p = 0.12). However, when only major complications were analyzed, this tendency disappeared (p = 0.58). Regarding postoperative outcomes, the VATS group had a significantly higher number of readmissions within 90 days than did the RATS group (p = 0.029). No significant differences were found regarding intraoperative complications, drainage time, length of hospital stay, postoperative pain, and postoperative quality of life. CONCLUSIONS RATS and VATS lobectomy had similar 90-day outcomes. However, RATS lobectomy was associated with a significant reduction in the 90-day hospital readmission rate. Larger studies are necessary to confirm such a finding.(ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02292914 [http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/]).
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- Ricardo Mingarini Terra
- . Divisão de Cirurgia Torácica, Departamento de Cardiopneumologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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- . Divisão de Cirurgia Torácica, Departamento de Cardiopneumologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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- . Divisão de Cirurgia Torácica, Departamento de Cardiopneumologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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- . Divisão de Cirurgia Torácica, Departamento de Cardiopneumologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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- . Divisão de Cirurgia Torácica, Departamento de Cardiopneumologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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- . Divisão de Cirurgia Torácica, Departamento de Cardiopneumologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP) Brasil
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Morgan H, Baldwin D, Hubbard R, Navani N, West D, O'Dowd EL. Ninety-day mortality following lung cancer surgery: outcomes from the English national clinical outcomes audit. Thorax 2022; 77:724-726. [PMID: 35483893 DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2021-218308] [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: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Accurately explaining perioperative mortality and risk to patients is an essential part of shared decision making. In the case of lung cancer surgery, the currently available multivariable mortality prediction tools perform poorly, and could mislead patients. Using data from 2004 to 2012, this group has previously produced data tables for 90-day postoperative mortality, to be used as a communication aid in the consenting process. Using National Lung Cancer Clinical Outcomes audit data from 2017 to 2018, we have produced updated early mortality tables, to reflect current thoracic surgery practice.
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- Helen Morgan
- Division of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Respiratory Medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Lungs for Living Research Centre, UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Division of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Respiratory Medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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Forster C, Hasenauer A, Perentes JY, Abdelnour-Berchtold E, Zellweger M, Krueger T, Gonzalez M. Is faster better? Impact of operative time on postoperative outcomes after VATS anatomical pulmonary resection. J Thorac Dis 2022; 14:1980-1989. [PMID: 35813729 PMCID: PMC9264101 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-1774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is now the preferred approach for standard anatomical pulmonary resections. This study evaluates the impact of operative time (OT) on post-operative outcomes after VATS anatomical pulmonary resection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods We retrospectively reviewed all consecutive patients undergoing VATS lobectomy or segmentectomy for NSCLC between November 2010 and December 2019. Postoperative outcomes were compared between short (<150 minutes) and long (≥150 minutes) OT groups. A multivariable analysis was performed to identify predictors of long OT and overall post-operative complications. Results A total of 670 patients underwent lobectomy (n=496, 74%) or segmentectomy (n=174, 26%) for NSCLC. Mediastinal lymph node dissection was performed in 621 patients (92.7%). The median OT was 141 minutes (SD: 47 minutes) and 387 patients (57.8%) were operated within 150 minutes. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was given in 25 patients (3.7%). Conversion thoracotomy was realized in 40 patients (6%). Shorter OT was significantly associated with decreased post-operative overall complication rate (30% vs. 41%; P=0.003), shorter median length of drainage (3 vs. 4 days; P<0.001) and shorter median length of hospital stay (6 vs. 7 days; P<0.001). On multivariable analysis, long OT (≥150 minutes) (OR 1.64, P=0.006), ASA score >2 (OR 1.87, P=0.001), FEV1 <80% (OR 1.47, P=0.046) and DLCO <80% (OR 1.5, P=0.045) were significantly associated with postoperative complications. Two predictors of long OT were identified: neoadjuvant chemotherapy (OR 3.11, P=0.01) and lobectomy (OR 1.5, P=0.032). Conclusions A prolonged OT is significantly associated with postoperative complications in our collective of patients undergoing VATS anatomical pulmonary resection.
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- Céline Forster
- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.,Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.,Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service of Thoracic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.,Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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Montagne F, Chaari Z, Bottet B, Sarsam M, Mbadinga F, Selim J, Guisier F, Gillibert A, Baste JM. Long-Term Survival Following Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Surgery: Comparing Robotic-Assisted and Video-Assisted Surgery. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14112611. [PMID: 35681593 PMCID: PMC9179652 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) are known to be safe and efficient surgical procedures to treat lung cancer. Both VATS and RATS allow anatomical resection associated with radical lymph node dissection. However, RATS, unlike VATS, allows the thoracic surgeon to mimic an open approach and to perform lung resection. We hypothesized that the technical advantages of RATS, compared with VATS, would allow more precise resection, with “better lymph node dissection” which could increase survival compared to VATS. Nevertheless, VATS, and RATS nodal up-staging are still debated, with conflicting results and in our study, as well as in the medical literature, RATS failed to show its superiority over VATS in resectable non-small cell lung cancer. Abstract Background: Nowadays, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) are known to be safe and efficient surgical procedures to treat early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We assessed whether RATS increased disease-free survival (DFS) compared with VATS for lobectomy and segmentectomy. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients treated for resectable NSCLC performed by RATS or VATS, in our tertiary care center from 2012 to 2019. Patients’ data were prospectively recorded and reviewed in the French EPITHOR database. Primary outcomes were 5-year DFS for lobectomy and 3-year DFS for segmentectomy, compared by propensity-score adjusted difference of Kaplan–Meier estimates. Results: Among 844 lung resections, 436 VATS and 234 RATS lobectomies and 46 VATS and 128 RATS segmentectomies were performed. For lobectomy, the adjusted 5-year DFS was 60.9% (95% confidence interval (CI) 52.9–68.8%) for VATS and 52.7% (95%CI 41.7–63.7%) for RATS, with a difference estimated at −8.3% (−22.2–+4.9%, p = 0.24). For segmentectomy, the adjusted 3-year DFS was 84.6% (95%CI 69.8–99.0%) for VATS and 72.9% (95%CI 50.6–92.4%) for RATS, with a difference estimated at −11.7% (−38.7–+7.8%, p = 0.21). Conclusions: RATS failed to show its superiority over VATS for resectable NSCLC.
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Sfax, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax 3029, Tunisia;
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Rouen University Hospital, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.); (F.M.)
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Rouen University Hospital, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.); (F.M.)
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Rouen University Hospital, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, CHU Rouen, F-76000 Rouen, France;
- Normandie University, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rouen, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1096, FHU REMOD-VHF, F-76183 Rouen, France
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- Thoracic Oncology and Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pneumology, Rouen University Hospital, F-76000 Rouen, France;
- Normandie University, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rouen, UNIROUEN, EA4108 LITIS Lab, QuantiF Team and INSERM CIC-CRB 1404, F-76183 Rouen, France
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- Department of Biostatistics, CHU Rouen, F-76000 Rouen, France;
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Rouen University Hospital, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.); (F.M.)
- Normandie University, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rouen, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1096, FHU REMOD-VHF, F-76183 Rouen, France
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-(2)-32888704
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