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Broome JM, Coonan EE, Jones AT, Zelhart MD. Combined Endoscopic Robotic Surgery for Complex Colon Polyps. Dis Colon Rectum 2023; 66:1132-1136. [PMID: 36876961 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Combined endoscopic robotic surgery is a surgical technique that modifies traditional endoscopic laparoscopic surgery with robotic assistance to aid in the removal of complex colonic polyps. This technique has been described in the literature but lacks patient follow-up data. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the safety and outcomes of combined endoscopic robotic surgery. DESIGN A retrospective review of a prospective database. SETTING East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana. PATIENTS Ninety-three consecutive patients who underwent combined endoscopic robotic surgery from March 2018 to October 2021 were included in the study. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Operative time, intraoperative complication, 30-day postoperative complication, hospital length of stay, and follow-up pathology report results were the main outcome measures. RESULTS Combined endoscopic robotic surgery was completed in 88 of 93 participants (95%). Among the 88 participants who completed combined endoscopic robotic surgery, the average age was 66 years (SD = 10), BMI was 28.8 kg/m 2 (SD = 6), and history of previous abdominal surgeries was 1 (SD = 1). Median operative time was 72 minutes (range, 31-184 minutes) and polyp size was 40 mm (range, 5-180 mm). The most common polyp locations were the cecum, ascending colon, and transverse colon (31%, 28%, 25%). Pathology mainly demonstrated tubular adenoma (76%). Data on 40 patients who underwent follow-up colonoscopy were available. The average follow-up time was 7 months (range, 3-22 months). One patient (2.5%) had polyp recurrence at the resection site. LIMITATIONS Limitations for our study include a lack of randomization and follow-up rate to assess for recurrence. The low compliance rate may be due to procedure cancelations/difficulty scheduling because of changing coronavirus disease 2019 guidelines. CONCLUSIONS Compared to literature-reported statistics for its laparoscopic counterpart, combined endoscopic robotic surgery was associated with decreased operation times and resection site polyp recurrence. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/C208 . CIRUGA ROBTICA ENDOSCPICA COMBINADA PARA PLIPOS DE COLON COMPLEJOS ANTECEDENTES:La cirugía robótica endoscópica combinada es una técnica quirúrgica que modifica la cirugía laparoscópica endoscópica tradicional con asistencia robótica para ayudar en la extracción de pólipos colónicos complejos. Esta técnica está previamente descrita en la literatura, pero carece de datos de seguimiento de los pacientes.OBJETIVO:Evaluar la seguridad y los resultados de la cirugía robótica endoscópica combinada.DISEÑO:Revisión retrospectiva de una base de datos prospectiva.AJUSTE:Hospital General East Jefferson, Metairie LouisianaPACIENTES:Noventa y tres pacientes consecutivos y sometidos a cirugía robótica endoscópica combinada por un solo cirujano colorrectal desde marzo de 2018 hasta octubre de 2021.PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO:Tiempo operatorio, complicación intraoperatoria, complicación posoperatoria a los 30 días, duración de la estancia hospitalaria y resultados del informe patológico de seguimiento.RESULTADOS:La cirugía robótica endoscópica combinada se completó en 88 de 93 (95%). Entre los 88 participantes que completaron la cirugía robótica endoscópica combinada, la edad promedio fue de 66 años (desviación estándar = 10), índice de masa corporal de 28,8 (desviación estándar = 6) y el historial de cirugías abdominales previas de 1 (desviación estándar = 1). La mediana del tiempo operatorio y el tamaño de los pólipos fueron 72 minutos (rango 31-184 minutos) y 40 milímetros (rango 5-180 milímetros), respectivamente. Las ubicaciones de pólipos más comunes fueron el ciego, colon ascendente y transverso (31%, 28%, 25%). La patología demostró principalmente adenoma tubular (76%). Los datos de 40 pacientes sometidos a una colonoscopia de seguimiento estaban disponibles. El tiempo medio de seguimiento fue de 7 meses (rango 3-22 meses). Un paciente (2,5%) presentó recurrencia polipoidea en el sitio de resección.LIMITACIONES:Las limitaciones de nuestro estudio incluyeron la falta de aleatorización y la tasa de seguimiento para evaluar la recurrencia. La baja tasa de seguimiento puede deberse a la renuencia del paciente en hacerse una colonoscopia o cancelaciones de procedimientos por la dificultad para programar debido a cambios de COVID-19.CONCLUSIÓN:En comparación con las estadísticas reportadas en la literatura para su contraparte laparoscópica, la cirugía robótica endoscópica combinada se asoció con reducción en tiempos de operación y recurrencia de pólipos en el sitio de resección. Consulte Video Resumen en http://links.lww.com/DCR/C208 . (Traducción - Dr. Fidel Ruiz Healy ).
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- Jacob M Broome
- Department of Surgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Combined endoscopic robotic surgery for complex colonic polyp resection: case series. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:3852-3857. [PMID: 34494158 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08702-9] [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: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The study objective was to evaluate combined endoscopic and robotic surgery, a novel surgical technique modifying traditional combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery through robotic assistance, and characterize a series of patients who underwent the modified operative technique. METHODS A retrospective case series was performed. The first thirty-seven consecutive patients who underwent combined endoscopic robotic surgery by a single colorectal surgeon from March 2018 to October 2019 were included. Main outcome measures included operative time, intra-operative complication, 30-day post-operative complication, and hospital length of stay. RESULTS Combined endoscopic and robotic surgery was performed in 37 cases, 32 (86.5%) of which saw the technique through to completion. Median operative room time was 73 min (range 31-184 min). No intraoperative complications occurred and 2 (6.3%) experienced 30-day post-operative complications. Median hospital length of stay was 1.1 days (range 0.2-2.0 days). Median polyp size was 35 mm (range 20-130 mm). Polyps were resected from the following locations: cecum (37.5%), ascending colon (28.1%), transverse colon (21.9%), descending colon (3.1%), sigmoid colon (6.3%), and rectum (3.1%). Pathology demonstrated 77.4% tubular adenoma, 12.9% sessile serrated adenoma, 6.5% dysplasia, and 3.2% signet cell adenocarcinoma. CONCLUSION Combined endoscopic robotic surgery was associated with decreased operative time, complication rates, and hospital length of stay compared to literature-reported statistics for combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery. Increased confidence with 3-dimensional visualization and intracorporeal suturing using combined endoscopic and robotic surgery was noted. Additional studies are needed to further define the role of robotics in combined endoscopic surgery.
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Serra-Aracil X, Gil-Barrionuevo E, Martinez E, Mora-López L, Pallisera-Lloveras A, Serra-Pla S, Puig-Divi V, Navarro-Soto S. Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of complex benign colonic polyps (CELS): Observational study. Cir Esp 2022; 100:215-222. [PMID: 35431169 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2022.03.005] [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: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery (CELS) has emerged as a promising method for managing complex benign lesions that would otherwise require major colonic resection. The aim of this study was to describe the different techniques and to evaluate the safety of CELS, assess its outcomes in a technique that is scarcely widespread in our environment. METHOD Observational retrospective study, short-term outcomes of patients undergoing CELS for benign colon polyps from October 2018 to June 2020 were evaluated. Postoperative outcomes, length of hospital stay and pathological findings were evaluated. RESULTS Seventeen consecutive patients underwent CELS during the study period. The median size of the lesion was 3.5 cm (range 2.5-6.5 cm), the most frequent location was the cecum (10 from 17). Most patients treated with CELS underwent an endoscopic-assisted laparoscopic wedge resection (11 from 17). In four patients this resection was combined with another CELS technique, and two patients underwent an endoscopic-assisted laparoscopic segment resection. The success rate of CELS in our series was in 14 from 17 (82.4%). The median operative time was 85 min (range 50-225 min). The median hospital stay was 2 days (range 1-15 days). One patient experienced an organ/space surgical site infection which did not require further intervention. Four lesions were shown to be malignant by postoperative pathology study. CONCLUSION CELS is a safe and multidisciplinar technique that requires collaboration between gastroenterologists and surgeons. It can be considered as an alternative to colonic resection for complex benign colonic polyps.
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- Xavier Serra-Aracil
- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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Parker J, Gupta S, Torkington J, Dolwani S. Multidisciplinary decision-making strategies may reduce the need for secondary surgery in complex colonic polyps - A systematic review and pooled analysis. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:3101-3112. [PMID: 34473891 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15901] [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: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM The recognition of complex colonic polyps is increasing. Management varies considerably and the impact of this on clinical outcomes is unclear. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the impact of group decision-making strategies and defined selection criteria on the treatment outcomes of complex colonic polyps. METHOD A systematic literature review identified studies reporting complex polyp treatment outcomes and describing their decision-making strategies. Databases searched included PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL and Scopus. Articles were identified by two blinded reviewers using defined inclusion criteria. The review protocol was registered on PROSPERO and performed in line with PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS There were 303 identified articles describing treatment outcomes of complex colonic polyps. Only nine of these fully described the decision-making strategy and met the inclusion criteria. Adverse events ranged from 1.3% to 10% across the studies. Unsuspected malignancy and secondary surgery rates ranged from 2.4% to 15.4% and 3.3% to 43.9%, respectively. Grouping of articles into a hierarchy of decision-making strategies demonstrated a sequential reduction in secondary surgery rates with improving strategies. There were no differences in comparisons of adverse event or unsuspected malignancy rates. CONCLUSIONS There is limited description of decision-making strategies and variability in reporting of studies describing complex polyp treatment outcomes. The use of multidisciplinary decision-making and defined selection criteria may reduce the need for secondary surgical intervention in complex colonic polyps, but further evidence is required to draw definite conclusions.
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- Jody Parker
- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine and Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine and Department of Gastroenterology, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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Guraieb-Trueba M, Rivera-Méndez VM, Sánchez-Robles JC. Combined Endoscopic-Robotic Resection of a Giant Polyp to Avoid Colorectal Resection. CRSLS : MIS CASE REPORTS FROM SLS 2021; 8:CRSLS.2020.00097. [PMID: 36017473 PMCID: PMC9387366 DOI: 10.4293/crsls.2020.00097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Colorectal cancer prevention relies on effective screening through colonoscopy and polypectomy. Several techniques and methods have been described to manage complex colonic polyps such as the ones that are endoscopically unresectable. Across time, we have been able to perform less invasive techniques that include different types of colonic resections, ranging from partial thickness, full-thickness and, segmental colectomies, however, none has proven to be the treatment of choice for these lesions. The technique presented here is an attractive alternative to segmental colectomy using a robotic platform to perform a full-thickness resection.
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Parker J, Torkington J, Davies MM, Dolwani S. Laparoscopically assisted endoscopic mucosal resection reduces the need for bowel resection for complex colonic polyps. Br J Surg 2021; 108:e196-e198. [PMID: 33638645 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- J Parker
- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK.,Department of Gastroenterology, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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Serra-Aracil X, Gil-Barrionuevo E, Martinez E, Mora-López L, Pallisera-Lloveras A, Serra-Pla S, Puig-Divi V, Navarro-Soto S. Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of complex benign colonic polyps (CELS): observational study. Cir Esp 2021; 100:S0009-739X(20)30427-9. [PMID: 33485609 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2020.12.013] [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: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery (CELS) has emerged as a promising method for managing complex benign lesions that would otherwise require major colonic resection. The aim of this study was to describe the different techniques and to evaluate the safety of CELS, assess its outcomes in a technique that is scarcely widespread in our environment. METHOD Observational retrospective study, short-term outcomes of patients undergoing CELS for benign colon polyps from October 2018 to June 2020 were evaluated. Postoperative outcomes, length of hospital stay and pathological findings were evaluated. RESULTS Seventeen consecutive patients underwent CELS during the study period. The median size of the lesion was 3.5 cm (range 2.5 - 6.5 cm), the most frequent location was the cecum (10 from 17). Most patients treated with CELS underwent an endoscopic-assisted laparoscopic wedge resection (11 from 17). In four patients this resection was combined with another CELS technique, and two patients underwent an endoscopic-assisted laparoscopic segment resection. The success rate of CELS in our series was in 14 from 17 (82,4%). The median operative time was 85 min (range 50-225 min). The median hospital stay was 2 days (range 1-15 days). One patient experienced an organ/space surgical site infection which did not require further intervention. Four lesions were shown to be malignant by postoperative pathology study. CONCLUSION CELS is a safe and multidisciplinar technique that requires collaboration between gastroenterologists and surgeons. It can be considered as an alternative to colonic resection for complex benign colonic polyps.
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- Xavier Serra-Aracil
- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, España.
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, España
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- Departamento de Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, España
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- Departamento de Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Departamento de Cirugía General y Ap Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, España
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Huang ES, Chumfong IT, Alkoraishi AS, Munroe CA. Combined Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and Extended Laparoscopic Appendectomy for the Treatment of Periappendiceal, Cecal, and Appendiceal Adenomas. J Surg Res 2020; 252:89-95. [PMID: 32278221 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical resection is the gold standard in the treatment of neoplasia involving the appendiceal orifice (Ao). Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of adenomas involving the Ao can be challenging because of the risk of appendicitis, perforation, or incomplete resection. Surgical resection of Ao lesions is limited by the difficulty of ensuring a negative lateral margin without compromising the ileocecal valve and usually necessitates ileocecal resection. Although combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery has become more widely accepted for a variety of conditions, a structured approach to lesions involving the Ao has yet to be described. We describe a novel approach to the treatment of periappendiceal, cecal, and appendiceal adenomas-and present an algorithm to guide decision-making regarding the application of these techniques. METHODS All patients referred to our therapeutic endoscopy practice with tumors involving the Ao between August 2013 and July 2017 were included. Based on tumor size and involvement of the os, patients were either referred for extended laparoscopic appendectomy (ELA), EMR, or a combined approach. RESULTS In total, 47 patients were included; 25 patients underwent EMR only, 13 patients underwent ELA only, and nine patients underwent combined resection. Two patients undergoing EMR had postpolypectomy syndrome. One EMR-only patient with a positive lateral margin was referred for appendectomy, but declined. No patient required ileocecectomy. Pathologic examination revealed a high rate of sessile serrated adenoma (SSA; 36%). CONCLUSIONS Our results introduce a decision algorithm and suggest that EMR combined with ELA is a safe and curative technique for the treatment of large cecal adenomas involving the Ao.
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- Emily S Huang
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
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Currie AC, Blazeby JM, Suzuki N, Thomas-Gibson S, Reeves B, Morton D, Kennedy RH. Evaluation of an early-stage innovation for full-thickness excision of benign colonic polyps using the IDEAL framework. Colorectal Dis 2019; 21:1004-1016. [PMID: 30993857 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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AIMS Colectomy is the current approach for patients with endoscopically unresectable benign polyps but risks considerable morbidity. Full-thickness laparoendoscopic excision (FLEX) is a novel procedure, specifically developed to treat endoscopically unresectable benign colonic polyps, which could reduce the treatment burden of the current approach and improve outcomes. However, traditional evaluations of surgical innovations lack methodological rigour. This study reports the development and feasibility of the FLEX procedure in selected patients. METHOD A prospective development study using the Idea, Development, Evaluation, Assessment, Long-term study (IDEAL) framework was undertaken, by one surgeon, of the FLEX procedure in selected patients with endoscopically unresectable benign colonic polyps. Three-dimensional (3D)-CT colonography reconstructions were used preoperatively to rehearse patient-specific, critical manoeuvres. Targetted, full-thickness excision was performed: after marking the margin of the caecal polyp using circumferential endoscopic argon plasma coagulation, transmural endoscopic sutures were used to evert the bowel and resection was undertaken by laparoscopic linear stapling. Feasibility outcomes (establishing 'local success') included evidence of complete polyp resection without adverse events (especially safe closure of the excision site). RESULTS Ten patients [median (interquartile range) age: 74 (59-78) years] with polyp median diameters of 35 (30-41) mm, were referred for and consented to receive the FLEX procedure. During the same time frame, no patient underwent colectomy for benign polyps. One further patient received FLEX for local excision of a presumed malignant polyp because severe comorbidity prohibited standard procedures. The FLEX procedure was successfully performed locally, with complete resection of the polyp and safe closure of the excision site, in eight patients. Three noncompleted procedures were converted to laparoscopic segmental colectomy under the same anaesthetic because of endoscopic inaccessibility (two patients) and transcolonic suture failure (one patient). CONCLUSIONS The FLEX procedure is still under development. Early data demonstrate that it is safe for excision of selected benign polyps. Modifications to transcolonic suture delivery are now required and there is a need for wider adoption before more definitive evaluation can be performed.
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- A C Currie
- Department of Surgery, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK
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- Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.,Division of Surgery, Head & Neck, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Wolfson Department of Endoscopy, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK
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- Wolfson Department of Endoscopy, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK
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- Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
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- Department of Surgery, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Nakamoto H, Nishikawa M, Ishikawa T, Yokoyama R, Taketomi A. Simultaneous Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Combined Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery for an Endoluminal Tumor of the Sigmoid Colon: A Case Report. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2019; 20:1-4. [PMID: 30598519 PMCID: PMC6323652 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.911974] [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] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Patient: Female, 70 Final Diagnosis: An endoluminal tumor Symptoms: Abdominal pain Medication: — Clinical Procedure: — Specialty: Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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- Hiroki Nakamoto
- Department of Surgery, Abashiri-Kosei General Hospital, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Abashiri-Kosei General Hospital, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Abashiri-Kosei General Hospital, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Abashiri-Kosei General Hospital, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery I, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Understanding the "Scope" of the Problem. Dis Colon Rectum 2018; 61:875-876. [PMID: 29994954 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Safe and Effective Endoscopic Resection of Massive Colorectal Adenomas ≥8 cm in a Tertiary Referral Center. Dis Colon Rectum 2018; 61:955-963. [PMID: 29944575 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic resection of large colorectal lesions is well reported and is the first line of treatment for all noninvasive colorectal neoplasms in many centers, but little is known about the outcomes of endoscopic resection of truly massive colorectal lesions ≥8 cm. OBJECTIVE We report on the outcomes of endoscopic resection for massive (≥8 cm) colorectal adenomas and compare the outcomes with resection of large (2.0-7.9 cm) lesions. DESIGN This was a retrospective study. SETTINGS The study was conducted in a tertiary referral unit for interventional endoscopy. PATIENTS A total of 435 endoscopic resections of large colorectal polyps (≥2 cm) were included, of which 96 were ≥8 cm. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Outcomes included initial successful resection, complications, recurrence, surgery, and hospital admission. RESULTS Endoscopic resection was successful for 91 of 96 massive lesions (≥8 cm). Mean size was 10.1 cm (range, 8-16 cm). A total of 75% had previous attempts at resection or heavy manipulation before referral. Thirty two were resected using endoscopic submucosal dissection or hybrid endoscopic submucosal dissection and the rest using piecemeal endoscopic mucosal resection. No patients required surgery for a perforation. Five patients had postprocedural bleeding. There were 25 recurrences: 2 were treated with transanal endoscopic microsurgery, 2 with right hemicolectomy, and the rest with endoscopic resection. Compared with patients with large lesions, more patients with massive adenomas had complications (19.8% versus 3.3%), required admission (39.6% versus 11.0%), developed recurrence (30.8% versus 9.9%), or required surgery for recurrence (5.0% versus 0.8%). LIMITATIONS This was a retrospective study. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic resection of massive colorectal adenomas ≥8 cm is achievable with few significant complications, and the majority of patients avoid surgery. Systematic assessment is required to appropriately select patients for endoscopic resection, which should be performed in specialist units. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A653.
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PUPRPOSE Benign polyps that are technically challenging and unsafe to remove via polypectomy are known as complex polyps. Concerns regarding safety and completeness of resection dictate they undergo advanced endoscopic techniques, such as endoscopic mucosal resection or surgery. We provide a comprehensive overview of complex polyps and current treatment options. METHODS A review of the English literature was conducted to identifyarticles describing the management of complex polyps of the colon and rectum. RESULTS Endoscopic mucosal resection is the standard of care for the majority of complex polyps. Only polyps that fail endoscopic mucosal resection or are highly suspicious of invasive cancer but which cannot be removed endoscopically warrant surgery. CONCLUSION Several factors influence the treatment of a complex polyp; therefore, there cannot be a "one-size-fitsall" approach. Treatment should be tailored to the lesion's characteristics, the risk of adverse events, and the resources available to the treating physician.
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Difficult colorectal polyps represent lesions that pose a challenge to traditional endoscopic snare polypectomy. These polyps have historically been managed by surgical resection. Currently, several less invasive options are available to avoid colectomy. Repeat colonoscopy and snare polypectomy by an expert endoscopist, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, and combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery have been developed to remove difficult polyps without the need for formal surgical resection. Patients with rectal polyps have the advantage of additional transanal minimally invasive techniques to enhance their resectability. Today, most colorectal polyps can be managed without the need for formal surgical resection.
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- Mark J Pidala
- Colon & Rectal Surgery, University of Texas/McGovern Medical School, 800 Peakwood Drive, Suite 2C, Houston, TX 77090, USA.
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- Colon & Rectal Surgery, University of Texas/McGovern Medical School, Smith Tower, Suite 2307, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Laparoscopically assisted colonoscopic polypectomy - viable option for curative surgery in elderly patients. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2017; 12:120-124. [PMID: 28694896 PMCID: PMC5502343 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2017.68138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 04/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and the fourth most frequent cause of cancer-related death in the world. CRC screening programs have been widely introduced worldwide, allowing for early detection and removal of precancerous lesions and avoiding major surgical intervention. However, not all polyps are suitable for conventional and advanced colonoscopic polypectomy. Thus, laparoscopically assisted colonoscopic polypectomy (LACP) was introduced to clinical practice as a method of choice for these polyps and adenomas. Aim To overlook our experience in laparoscopically assisted colonoscopic polypectomies and evaluate effectiveness and quality of the procedure. Material and methods A retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database was performed. using the Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Klinikos patient database for the period from 2010 to 2016, resulting in 21 cases in which LACP was performed. All procedures were performed using combined laparoscopy and videocolonoscopy techniques. Morphology of adenomas was classified according to the Paris classification during the procedure. Creation of the database was approved by the Lithuanian Bioethics committee. Results Twenty-two adenomas were removed from 21 patients, aged 65.33 ±8.9. There was no difference between male and female age, but occurrence of adenomas in females was 2-fold higher. The majority of removed lesions were localized in the cecum and mean size was 27.2 ±11.1 mm. The morphology of adenomas was distributed equally between 0–Is, 0–Ip, and 0–IIa, except one, which belonged to 0–III. Histological analysis revealed that tubulovillous adenoma occurrence was 1.4 times higher than tubulous adenoma. There was only one postoperative complication – bleeding from the adenoma resection site, which was managed by conservative means. One patient developed G2 adenocarcinoma at the polyp resection site and was referred for radical surgery. Conclusions The LACP is a safe procedure with minimal risk to the elderly patient. Patient follow-up is essential for detection of recurrence.
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Placek SB, Nelson J. Combined Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Procedures for Colorectal Surgery. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2017; 30:145-150. [PMID: 28381946 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1597321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Colonoscopy is the standard of care for screening and surveillance of colorectal cancers. Removal of adenomatous polyps prevents the transformation of adenomas to potential adenocarcinoma. While most polyps are amenable to simple endoscopic polypectomy, difficult polyps that are large, broad-based, or located in haustral folds or in tortuous colon segments can present a challenge for endoscopists. Traditionally, patients with endoscopically unresectable polyps have been referred for oncologic surgical resection due to the underlying risk of malignancy within the polyp; however, the majority of these polyps are benign on final pathology. Combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery can help facilitate endoscopic removal of difficult lesions, or allow the surgeon to select the correct laparoscopic approach for polyp excision. Current literature suggests that these procedures are safe and effective and can potentially save patients from the morbidity of laparotomy and segmental colectomy.
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- Sarah B Placek
- Department of General Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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Kandiah K, Subramaniam S, Bhandari P. Polypectomy and advanced endoscopic resection. Frontline Gastroenterol 2017; 8:110-114. [PMID: 28839894 PMCID: PMC5369451 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2016-100769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 12/11/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Most colorectal cancers evolve from colorectal adenomatous polyps in a pathway known as the adenoma to carcinoma sequence. Early detection and removal of colorectal adenomas can prevent the development of colorectal cancer. The vast majority of these polyps can be resected endoscopically. Advances in endoscopic resection techniques have led to expanded indications for endoscopic polypectomy, whereby giant polyps, scarred lesions and early cancers may be cured. We will outline conventional endoscopic mucosal resection techniques as well as more complex resection methods such as endoscopic submucosal dissection, full thickness resection and the use of combined endoscopic and laparoscopic assisted approaches to resection. We will also explore the role of a virtual multidisciplinary team to aid decision-making when managing large and complex colorectal polyps. This review will provide an update on the endoscopic management of colorectal polyps and highlight exciting new developments in this ever-expanding field.
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- Kesavan Kandiah
- Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
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Kin C. Management of malignant polyps. SEMINARS IN COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY 2016. [DOI: 10.1053/j.scrs.2016.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Kawai K, Iida Y, Ishihara S, Yamaguchi H, Nozawa H, Hata K, Kiyomatsu T, Tanaka T, Nishikawa T, Yasuda K, Otani K, Murono K, Watanabe T. Intraoperative colonoscopy in patients with colorectal cancer: Review of recent developments. Dig Endosc 2016; 28:633-40. [PMID: 27037622 DOI: 10.1111/den.12663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Revised: 03/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The use of intraoperative colonoscopy has increased alongside progress in the development of colonoscopy-associated devices and techniques, including the colonoscope itself. In the present review, we focus on four circumstances in which intraoperative colonoscopy is beneficial to colorectal surgery: (i) intraoperative determination of a tumor's location; (ii) observation of the proximal colon in cases of obstructive colorectal cancer; (iii) confirmation of the integrity of anastomosis; and (iv) novel surgical techniques that combine laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. In light of the findings of our review, a combination of colonoscopy and surgery-especially laparoscopic surgery-is expected to facilitate the optimal handling of a variety of colorectal tumors, ranging from benign cases to advanced and obstructive cases.
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- Kazushige Kawai
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Dynamic Article: Full-Thickness Excision for Benign Colon Polyps Using Combined Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum 2016; 59:16-21. [PMID: 26651107 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Benign colon polyps are commonly encountered but may not always be amenable to endoscopic excision because of their size, shape, location, or scarring from previous attempts. The addition of laparoscopy allows a greater degree of bowel manipulation, but the current technique is still limited when encountering a polyp with inadequate lifting attributed to polyp morphology or scarring. We describe an extension to the existing combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery technique using a full-thickness approach to increase polyp maneuverability and local excision of difficult but benign polyps. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to report the technical details and preliminary results of a new approach for full-thickness excision of difficult colon polyps, combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery full-thickness excision. DESIGN This study is a retrospective review of our experience from December 2013 to May 2015. SETTINGS The study was conducted at a single academic institution. PATIENTS All of the patients had previous incomplete colonoscopic polypectomy performed at other institutions. Patients were selected for our technique if the polyp had a benign appearance but was unable to be resected by traditional endoscopic or combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery methods because of polyp morphology or scarring from previous biopsies. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The safety and feasibility of this procedure were measured. RESULTS Three patients underwent combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery-full-thickness excision for difficult colon polyps. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. The length of stay was 1 day for all of the patients. All 3 of the patients had benign final pathology. LIMITATIONS This study was limited by the small number of patients in a single institution. CONCLUSIONS Full-thickness excision for benign colon polyps using combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery is safe and feasible. Using this technique, difficult polyps not amenable to traditional endoscopic approaches can be removed and colectomy may be avoided.
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Yong HL, Zhang L. Safety and effectiveness of endoscopic therapy in patients with colonic polyps. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2015; 23:4585-4588. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v23.i28.4585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic therapy in patients with colonic polyps.
METHODS: Ninety-six patients with colonic polyps were divided into a study group (50 cases) and a control group (46 cases) according to the treatment method. The control group was treated by surgical excision, and the study group was treated by endoscopic therapy. Hospital stays, costs, postoperative fasting time, and complications were compared for the two groups.
RESULTS: The bleeding volume in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The duration of bed rest was significantly shorter in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). The scores of anxiety and activity of daily living were significantly lower in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). The hospital stays, costs, and postoperative fasting time were significantly lower in the study group than in the control group (27.88 h ± 4.69 h vs 64.62 h ± 6.45 h, 2648.25 yuan ± 112.45 yuan vs 6614.25 yuan ± 130.69 yuan, 32.69 h ± 6.66 h vs 58.72 h ± 7.35 h, P < 0.05). The rate of complications was significantly lower in the study group than in the control group (6.00% vs 23.91%, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: Endoscopic therapy has good clinical effects for patients with colonic polyps, and it can reduce hospital stays, costs, postoperative fasting time, and complications.
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