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Kim SW. Surgical management for elderly patients with pancreatic cancer. Ann Surg Treat Res 2023; 105:63-68. [PMID: 37564946 PMCID: PMC10409631 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2023.105.2.63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Pancreatic cancer, one of the diseases of the elderly, has dismal prognosis, demanding major surgery with high risk and life quality problems, especially in the elderly. Therefore, treatment selection, whether or not to undergo surgery, preoperative risk assessment, and perioperative management of the elderly are becoming critical issues. Although the elderly are expected to have higher morbidity and mortality and lower long-term survival outcomes, surgery is becoming safer over time. Appropriate surgical indication selection, patient-centered decision-making, adequate prehabilitation and postoperative geriatric care are expected to improve surgical outcomes in the elderly. Surgeons must have the concept of geriatric care, and efforts based on institutional systems and academic societies are required. If well selected and prepared, the same surgical principle as non-elderly patients can be applied to elderly patients. In this paper, the surgical treatment of elderly patients with pancreatic cancer is reviewed.
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- Sun-Whe Kim
- Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Gwangmyeong, Korea
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Nie D, Lan Q, Shi B, Xu F. Survival outcomes of surgical and non-surgical treatment in elderly patients with stage I pancreatic cancer: A population-based analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:958257. [PMID: 36250070 PMCID: PMC9556697 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.958257] [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: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundDue to underrepresentation in randomized controlled trials among old people (≥65 years old), the effectiveness of clinical trial-based recommendations about the treatment for stage I pancreatic cancer remains controversial. In this research, we intended to investigate the different strategies of this population in surgery group and non-surgery group.Materials and methodsElderly patients aged 65 years or older with histologically diagnosed stage I pancreatic cancer from 2006 to 2017 were identified from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. The included patients were divided into surgery group (receiving surgery with chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy) and non-surgery group (receiving radiotherapy, chemotherapy, both, or neither). Overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) were compared between groups by Kaplan–Meier analysis. Cox proportional hazards regression (Cox) proportional hazards regression was used to determine factors associated with survival.ResultsA total of 2,448 eligible patients were recruited. Among them, 18.4% were treated surgically and 81.6% were treated non-surgically. The median OS (mOS) was 26 months (95% CI: 24–30 months) in the surgery group and 7 months (95% CI: 7–8 months) in the non-surgery group. In multivariate analyses, surgery was an important factor in improving OS compared with non-surgical treatment (HR: 0.34, 95% CI: 0.29–0.39, p < 0.001). In subgroup analysis, surgery plus chemotherapy was an independent factor for OS in the surgery group, while chemoradiotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy were independent prognostic factors for patients in the non-surgery group.ConclusionSurgical resection and post-operative chemotherapy are recommended for elderly patients with stage I pancreatic cancer who can tolerate treatment, but post-operative chemoradiotherapy does not bring survival benefits compared with post-operative chemotherapy. Moreover, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or the combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy are significantly related to the prognosis of elderly patients with untreated pancreatic cancer, but chemoradiotherapy has the most obvious benefit.
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- Duorui Nie
- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
- Graduate School, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Bioactive Substance Discovery of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
- Hunan Province Sino-US International Joint Research Center for Therapeutic Drugs of Senile Degenerative Diseases, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Fei Xu,
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Zwart ES, Yilmaz BS, Halimi A, Ahola R, Kurlinkus B, Laukkarinen J, Ceyhan GO. Venous resection for pancreatic cancer, a safe and feasible option? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pancreatology 2022; 22:803-809. [PMID: 35697587 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND In pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients with suspected venous infiltration, a R0 resection is most of the time not possible without venous resection (VR). To investigate this special kind of patients, this meta-analysis was conducted to compare mortality, morbidity and long-term survival of pancreatic resections with (VR+) and without venous resection (VR-). METHODS A systematic search was performed in Embase, Pubmed and Web of Science. Studies which compared over twenty patients with VR + to VR-for PDAC with ≥1 year follow up were included. Articles including arterial resections were excluded. Statistical analysis was performed with the random effect Mantel-Haenszel test and inversed variance method. Individual patient data was compared with the log-rank test. RESULTS Following a review of 6403 papers by title and abstract and 166 by full text, a meta-analysis was conducted of 32 studies describing 2216 VR+ and 5380 VR-. There was significantly more post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage (6.5% vs. 5.6%), R1 resections (36.7% vs. 28.6%), N1 resections (70.3% vs. 66.8%) and tumors were significantly larger (34.6 mm vs. 32.8 mm) in patients with VR+. Of all VR + patients, 64.6% had true pathological venous infiltration. The 90-day mortality, individual patient data for overall survival and pooled multivariate hazard ratio for overall survival were similar. CONCLUSION VR is a safe and feasible option in patients with pancreatic cancer and suspicion of venous involvement, since VR during pancreatic surgery has comparable overall survival and complication rates.
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- E S Zwart
- Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Netherlands Department of Surgery, the Netherlands
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- Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Surgery, CLINTEC, Karolinska Institute, Sweden; Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Umeå University Hospital, Sweden
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- Tampere University Hospital and Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Tampere University Hospital and Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of General Surgery, HPB Unit, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Pineño-Flores C, Ambrona-Zafra D, Rodríguez-Pino JC, Soldevila-Verdeguer C, Palma-Zamora E, Molina-Romero FX, Morón-Canis JM, González-Argente FX, Morales-Soriano R. Cephalic pancreaticoduodenectomy for ductal adenocarcinoma in the elderly. Can we do it safely? Cir Esp 2022; 100:125-132. [PMID: 35221240 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2022.02.011] [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: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Surgery and chemotherapy have increased the survival of pancreatic cancer. The decrease in postoperative morbidity and mortality and increase in life expectancy, has expanded the indications por cephalic pancreaticoduodenectomy (PDC), although it remains controversial in the geriatric population. METHODS Retrospective study on a prospective database of patients with ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreas who underwent PDC between 2007-2018. The main objective was to analyse the morbidity-mortality and survival associated with PDC in patients ≥75 years (elderly). RESULTS 79 patients were included, 21 of them older than 75 years (27%); within this group, 23'9% were over 80 years old. The ASA of both groups was similar. Patients ≥75 years required more transfusions. No differences in operating time were observed, although more vascular resection were performed in the elderly (26 vs. 8.7%; P = .037). Morbidity was higher in the elderly (61.9% vs. 46.6%), although without differences. Patients aged ≥75 years had more non-surgical complications (33.3%, P = .050), being pneumonia the most frequent. Postoperative mortality was higher in the ≥75 years (9 vs. 0%; P = .017). The overall survival and disease-free survival did not show significant differences in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Elderly patients had higher postoperative mortality and more non-surgical complications. Survival did not show differences, so with an adequate selection of patients, age should not be considered itself as a contraindication for PDC.
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- Cristina Pineño-Flores
- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
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Zhang W, Huang Z, Zhang J, Che X. Safety and effectiveness of open pancreaticoduodenectomy in adults aged 70 or older: A meta-analysis. J Geriatr Oncol 2021; 12:1136-1145. [PMID: 33610506 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2021.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is considered the most complicated operation in abdominal surgery. The safety and effectiveness of PD in older patients has been questionable because older adults are often beset by one or more systemic diseases and have poor surgical tolerance. AIM To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of PD in patients aged 70 or older. METHODS We conducted a literature search on PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and other databases to discover all literature reporting a comparison of the efficacy of PD in patients 70 years old and older versus patients under 70 years old. Our cutoff date is August 2020. Revman5.3 statistical software was used for the analysis. RESULTS Twenty cohort studies were determined to be eligible with a total of 6508 patients; 2274 patients were 70 years old and older and 4234 patients under 70 years old. Meta-analysis results showed that after PD in patients over 70 years of age and older the mortality rate (RR = 2.1, 95%CI:1.59-2.78, p < 0.001), the overall postoperative complications (RR = 1.16,95%CI:1.09-1.23, p < 0.001), intraoperative transfusions (RR = 1.38, 95%CI:1.14-1.23, p = 0.001), severe complications (RR = 1.30,95%CI:1.11-1.52, p = 0.001), the re-operation rate (RR = 1.23,95%CI:1.00-1.51, p = 0.05), the R0 rate (RR = 0.92,95%CI:0.86-0.98, p = 0.01), lymph node dissection (WMD = -4.61,95%CI:-7.24-1.97, p < 0.001) and delayed gastric emptying (RR = 1.24,95%CI:1.04-1.49, p = 0.02) at a rate significantly higher than that of patients under 70 years old. There is no significant difference between patients 70 years old and older and patients under 70 years old in the clinical PF (RR = 1.11,95%CI:0.93-1.34, p = 0.24), bile leakage (RR = 0.68,95%CI:0.41-1.12, p = 0.13), postoperative bleeding (RR = 1,95%CI:0.76-1.30, p = 0.98), wound infection (RR = 1.15,95%CI:0.95-1.39, p = 0.15) and hospital stays (RR = 0.30,95%CI:-1.77-2.37, p = 0.77). CONCLUSION Patients aged 70 years or older have approximately double the risk of postoperative mortality following PD and a higher risk of overall and severe postoperative complications. Furthermore, patients 70 years old and older require more frequent intraoperative transfusions, re-operative interventions and have poorer oncology results (lower R0 rate and fewer lymph node dissections). More multi-center, large sample, and high-quality research is still needed to further verify this conclusion.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 17 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 17 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 17 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100021, China; Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, China.
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Achieving 'Marginal Gains' to Optimise Outcomes in Resectable Pancreatic Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13071669. [PMID: 33916294 PMCID: PMC8037133 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13071669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Improving outcomes in pancreatic cancer is achievable through the accumulation of marginal gains. There exists evidence of variation and undertreatment in many areas of the care pathway. By fully realising the existing opportunities, there is the potential for immediate improvements in outcomes and quality of life. Abstract Improving outcomes among patients with resectable pancreatic cancer is one of the greatest challenges of modern medicine. Major improvements in survival will result from the development of novel therapies. However, optimising existing pathways, so that patients realise benefits of already proven treatments, presents a clear opportunity to improve outcomes in the short term. This narrative review will focus on treatments and interventions where there is a clear evidence base to improve outcomes in pancreatic cancer, and where there is also evidence of variation and under-treatment. Avoidance of preoperative biliary drainage, treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, prehabiliation and enhanced recovery after surgery, reducing perioperative complications, optimising opportunities for elderly patients to receive therapy, optimising adjuvant chemotherapy and regular surveillance after surgery are some of the strategies discussed. Each treatment or pathway change represents an opportunity for marginal gain. Accumulation of marginal gains can result in considerable benefit to patients. Given that these interventions already have evidence base, they can be realised quickly and economically.
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Pineño-Flores C, Ambrona-Zafra D, Rodríguez-Pino JC, Soldevila-Verdeguer C, Palma-Zamora E, Molina-Romero FX, Morón-Canis JM, González-Argente FX, Morales-Soriano R. Cephalic pancreaticoduodenectomy for ductal adenocarcinoma in the elderly. Can we do it safely? Cir Esp 2021; 100:S0009-739X(21)00029-4. [PMID: 33714556 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2021.01.007] [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: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Surgery and chemotherapy have increased the survival of pancreatic cancer. The decrease in postoperative morbidity and mortality and increase in life expectancy, has expanded the indications por cephalic pancreaticoduodenectomy (PDC), although it remains controversial in the geriatric population. METHODS Retrospective study on a prospective database of patients with ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreas who underwent PDC between 2007-2018.The main objective was to analyse the morbidity-mortality and survival associated with PDC in patients≥75 years (elderly). RESULTS 79 patients were included, 21 of them older than 75 years (27%); within this group, 23.9% were over 80 years old. The ASA of both groups was similar. Patients≥75 years required more transfusions. No differences in operating time were observed, although more vascular resection were performed in the elderly (26 vs. 8.7%; P=.037). Morbidity was higher in the elderly (61.9 vs. 46.6%), although without differences. Patients aged≥75 years had more non-surgical complications (33.3%, P=.050), being pneumonia the most frequent. Postoperative mortality was higher in the≥75 years (9 vs. 0%; P=.017). The overall survival and disease-free survival did not show significant differences in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Elderly patients had higher postoperative mortality and more non-surgical complications. Survival did not show differences, so with an adequate selection of patients, age should not be considered itself as a contraindication for PDC.
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- Cristina Pineño-Flores
- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España.
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Cataluña, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Villanova, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España
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Sonohara F, Yamada S, Kurimoto K, Inokawa Y, Takami H, Hayashi M, Shimizu D, Hattori N, Kanda M, Tanaka C, Nakayama G, Koike M, Fujii T, Kodera Y. Age-Related Differences in the Prognosis of Pancreatic Cancer According to Perioperative Systemic Therapy. Pancreas 2021; 50:37-46. [PMID: 33370021 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001712] [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: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In this study, we retrospectively assessed the feasibility and prognostic efficacy of perioperative chemo(radio)therapy for pancreatic cancer (PC) patients according to age. METHODS A total of 556 consecutive patients who underwent curative-intent pancreatectomy for PC between 2000 and 2018 were enrolled. RESULTS Of the 556 patients who underwent resection, 95 (17%) were elderly (age, ≥75 years). Postoperative complications did not significantly differ between the 2 age groups, and postoperative prognoses were also similar (recurrence-free survival [RFS], P = 0.68; overall survival [OS], P = 0.28). In this cohort, 103 patients (19%) underwent preoperative chemo(radio)therapy, and 417 (77%) underwent postoperative chemotherapy. Perioperative therapy was found to be significantly beneficial for younger patients (preoperative therapy: RFS, P = 0.006; OS, P < 0.001; postoperative therapy: RFS, P < 0.001; OS, P < 0.001). Conversely, no significant survival benefit of perioperative therapy was found for the elderly (preoperative therapy: RFS, P = 0.28; OS, P = 0.44; postoperative therapy: RFS, P = 0.77; OS, P = 0.08). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that, although perioperative therapy is feasible for selected elderly patients with PC, this approach might not be as beneficial as it is for younger PC patients.
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- Fuminori Sonohara
- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Assembly, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya
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Baltatzis M, Rodriquenz MG, Siriwardena AK, De Liguori Carino N. Contemporary management of pancreas cancer in older people. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 47:560-568. [PMID: 32950314 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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As the population of western countries is aging, the number of patients diagnosed with cancer is growing. Therefore older people, more susceptible to develop pancreatic malignancy, will likely represent the prototype of a pancreatic cancer patient in the near future. Diagnostic modalities utilised for younger patients are also applicable for older individuals. There is accumulative evidence that biological age is not an independent factor predicting poor outcome in elderly patients with resectable disease undergoing surgery, however increased postoperative morbidity and mortality within the elderly group has also been reported. Adjuvant chemotherapy should be offered in all patients with good performance status regardless of their age. Palliative measures for unresectable tumours including relief from biliary and duodenal obstruction as well as chemotherapy should be considered in non-frail patients with reasonable life expectancy. Palliative chemotherapy options are FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel for patients with good performance status (0-1) and gemcitabine alone for patients with performance status 2-3. The cornerstone for improving the outcomes of the elderly age group is careful patient selection and perioperative optimization of those who have indication for surgery. Patients and their carers should be involved in the decision making process with emphasis on the expected functional recovery after the proposed treatment modality. The presence of geriatricians in the multidisciplinary team meetings is crucial in order to identify the optimal treatment pathway for elderly patients. Geriatric input regarding peri-habilitation pathways to improve surgical outcomes, to decrease mortality and to expedite patients' functional recovery is highly recommended.
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- Minas Baltatzis
- Regional Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
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- Oncology Unit, Foundation IRCCS, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Regional Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Regional Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Oba A, Bao QR, Barnett CC, Al-Musawi MH, Croce C, Schulick RD, Del Chiaro M. Vascular Resections for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Vascular Resections for PDAC. Scand J Surg 2020; 109:18-28. [PMID: 31960765 DOI: 10.1177/1457496919900413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS It has become clear that vein resection and reconstruction for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the standard of care as supported by multiple guidelines. However, resection of large peri-pancreatic arteries remains debatable. MATERIALS AND METHODS This review examines the current state of vascular resection with curative intent for PDAC in the last 5 years. Herein, we consider venous (superior mesenteric vein, portal vein), as well as arterial (superior mesenteric artery, celiac trunk, hepatic artery) resection or both with or without reconstruction. RESULTS Improvement of multidrug chemotherapy has revolutionized care for PDAC that should shift traditional surgical thinking from an anatomical classification of resectability to a prognostic and biological classification. CONCLUSION The present review gives an overview on the results of pancreatectomy associated with vascular resection, with consideration of new perspectives offered by the availability of better systemic therapies.
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- A Oba
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,Department of Surgery, Oncology, and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,Department of Surgery, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,University of Colorado Cancer Center, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,University of Colorado Cancer Center, Denver, CO, USA
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Tan E, Song J, Lam S, D'Souza M, Crawford M, Sandroussi C. Postoperative outcomes in elderly patients undergoing pancreatic resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2019; 72:59-68. [PMID: 31580919 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer is a disease of the elderly. Surgical resection is usually offered to patients in early stage disease; however, pancreatic resection in the elderly is controversial. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library, were searched for studies comparing short- and long-term outcomes of elderly (above the age of 70) with non-elderly patients (below the age of 70) following pancreatic resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma over the period from the inception of electronic database to 2017. Twelve articles documenting 4860 patients were included. A meta-analysis of data on patient characteristics, operative techniques, and perioperative outcomes were analysed. Our primary endpoint was postoperative mortality, defined as 30-day mortality or in-hospitalisation mortality. RESULTS There were 919 patients in the elderly group and 3941 patients in the non-elderly group. Elderly patients had worse ASA scores (p < 0.001) and more cardiovascular comorbidities (p = 0.002). Tumour size, T-stage, N-stage and tumour grade were similar between the elderly and non-elderly group (p > 0.05). Fewer elderly patients received a concomitant venous resection with their pancreatectomy (RR0.80, p = 0.003, I2 = 0%), achieved a negative margin status (RR0.76, p = 0.02, I2 = 28%) and underwent adjuvant chemotherapy treatment (RR0.69, p < 0.001, I2 = 42%). Overall complication (RR1.15, p < 0.001, I2 = 47%), in particular, respiratory complications (RR2.33, p = 0.004, I2 = 39%), was higher in the elderly group. There was no difference in postoperative pancreatic fistula formation, postoperative haemorrhage, intraabdominal abscess and length of hospital stay between both groups (p > 0.05). Postoperative mortality was similar between both groups (p = 0.17). Subgroup analysis according to the time of enrolment (<2000, ≥2000) showed a significant subgroup effect (Chi2 = 3.44, p = 0.06, I2 = 70.9%) and revealed that postoperative mortality in the elderly group improved over time (Before 2000: n = 1654, subtotal RR2.27, p = 0.02, I2 = 0%; From 2000 onwards: n = 3206, subtotal RR1.00, p = 0.99, I2 = 0%). CONCLUSION Fewer elderly patients received chemotherapy and portal vein resection to achieve a clear margin. Pancreatic resection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma can be performed safely on elderly patients with acceptable risks in experienced centres by specialist hepatobiliary surgeons. Age alone should not be the only determinant for the selection of patients for surgical treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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- Elinor Tan
- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 50 Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia; Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, 2006, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 50 Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia; Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, 2006, Australia; Sydney Local Health District Clinical Research Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 50 Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 50 Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 50 Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia; Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, 2006, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, 2006, Australia; RPA Institute of Academic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 145-147 Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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Kanda M, Koike M, Tanaka C, Kobayashi D, Hayashi M, Yamada S, Nakayama G, Omae K, Kodera Y. Feasibility of subtotal esophagectomy with systematic lymphadenectomy in selected elderly patients with esophageal cancer; a propensity score matching analysis. BMC Surg 2019; 19:143. [PMID: 31615499 PMCID: PMC6792188 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-019-0617-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The global increase in elderly populations is accompanied by an increasing number of candidates for esophagectomy. Here we aimed to determine the postoperative outcomes after subtotal esophagectomy in elderly patients with esophageal cancer. Methods Patients (n = 432) with who underwent curative-intent transthoracic subtotal esophagectomy with 2- or 3-field lymphadenectomies for thoracic esophageal cancer were classified as follows: non-elderly (age < 75 years, n = 373) and elderly (age ≥ 75 years, n = 59) and groups. To balance the essential variables including neoadjuvant treatment and stage of progression, we conducted propensity score analysis, and clinical characteristics, perioperative course and prognosis were compared. Results After two-to-one propensity score matching, 100 and 50 patients were classified in the non-elderly and elderly groups. The elderly group had more comorbidities and lower preoperative cholinesterase activities and prognostic nutrition indexes. Although incidences of postoperative pneumonia, arrhythmia and delirium were slightly increased in the elderly group, no significant differences were observed in overall incidence of postoperative complications, rates of repeat surgery and death caused by surgery, and length of postoperative hospital stay between the two groups. There were no significant differences in disease-free and disease-specific survival as well as overall survival between the two groups. Conclusion Older age (≥75 years) had limited impact on morbidity, disease recurrence, and survival after subtotal esophagectomy. Therefore, age should not prevent older patients from benefitting from surgery.
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- Mitsuro Kanda
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Innovative Research and Education for Clinicians and Trainees (DiRECT), Fukushima Medical University Hospital, 1 Hikariga-oka, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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Pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic head tumors in the elderly - Systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Oncol 2018; 27:346-364. [PMID: 30217288 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2018.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The age at which patients are undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy is increasing worldwide. The data on the outcome of this surgical procedure in the elderly is constantly expanding. This meta-analysis aims to assess the safety of pancreatoduodenectomy in elderly population, primarily focusing on morbidity and mortality. We searched the Medline, Embase and Cochrane databases to identify eligible studies. The most recent search was performed on 10th April 2017. Inclusion criteria were: (1) comparison of the characteristics and perioperative outcomes of older patients versus younger patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy; (2) objective evaluation of mortality or overall morbidity; and (3), publication in English. Exclusion criteria were: (1) a lack of comparative data; (2) a lack of primary outcomes or insufficient data to analyze; (3) a focus on procedures other than pancreatoduodenectomy; or (4), the impossibility of extraction of data specifically concerning pancreatoduodenectomy. Primary outcomes were overall morbidity and mortality. Secondary outcomes analyzed postoperative complications, R0 rate and length of hospital stay. 45 eligible studies were chosen, with a combined total of 21,295 patients. Older patients compared to younger patients had a higher risk of death (2.26% vs. 4.54%; RR: 2.23; 95% CI 1.74-2.87) and a higher complication rate (47.23% vs. 39.35%; RR: 1.17; 95% CI 1.12-1.24). There were no differences in pancreatic fistula occurrence (p = 0.27), bile leakage (p = 0.81), postoperative hemorrhage (p = 0.08), or R0 rate (p = 0.92). Our review confirms, that in the case of pancreatoduodenectomy, advanced age is a risk factor for increased non-surgical morbidity and, by extension, higher mortality.
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Lu Q, Lu JW, Wu Z, Liu XM, Li JH, Dong J, Yin GZ, Lv Y, Zhang XF. Perioperative outcome of elderly versus younger patients undergoing major hepatic or pancreatic surgery. Clin Interv Aging 2018; 13:133-141. [PMID: 29416321 PMCID: PMC5790074 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s153058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to determine the safety of elderly cancer patients (≥70 years) undergoing hepatic resection (HR) or pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) in comparison with younger adults (<70 years). Methods A total of 1,012 consecutive patients undergoing HR or PD were included. The incidence and severity of morbidity were documented within 30 days postoperatively and compared between elderly and younger groups. Risk factors associated with postoperative morbidity were investigated by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results Elderly patients (n=111, 11.0%) had more comorbidities and worse preoperative general condition and liver function versus younger patients (n=901, 89.0%), and thus were more likely to develop infectious (eg, systemic sepsis and urinary tract infection, both p<0.01) and technical-associated complications (intraperitoneal bleeding and biliary/pancreatic fistula, p=0.029 and p=0.074, respectively). However, the incidence and severity of complications were comparable between elderly and younger patients in the whole cohort, and also in HR and PD surgery groups separately. Preoperative hemoglobin (odds ratio [OR] 1.4, p=0.007) and intraoperative blood transfusion (OR 1.9, p=0.002), rather than age, were independently associated with postoperative morbidity. Hepatitis (OR 2.9, p=0.001), preoperative hemoglobin (OR 1.6, p=0.036), and pancreatic versus hepatic surgery (OR 2.3, p=0.005) were independently associated with postoperative infectious. For elderly patients only, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score III (OR 2.1, p=0.033) and intraoperative blood transfusion (OR 3.2, p=0.030) were independently associated with postoperative morbidity. Conclusion HR and PD can be safely performed in selected elderly patients versus younger patients. Elderly patients with ASA score III or above should be cautiously selected for major surgeries.
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- Qiang Lu
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Sahakyan MA, Edwin B, Kazaryan AM, Barkhatov L, Buanes T, Ignjatovic D, Labori KJ, Røsok BI. Perioperative outcomes and survival in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2017; 24:42-48. [PMID: 27794204 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Mushegh A. Sahakyan
- The Interventional Centre; Oslo University Hospital; 0027 Oslo Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine; Medical Faculty; University of Oslo; Oslo Norway
- Department of Surgery; Yerevan State Medical University; Yerevan Armenia
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- The Interventional Centre; Oslo University Hospital; 0027 Oslo Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine; Medical Faculty; University of Oslo; Oslo Norway
- Department of HPB Surgery; Oslo University Hospital; Oslo Norway
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- The Interventional Centre; Oslo University Hospital; 0027 Oslo Norway
- Department of Digestive Surgery; Akershus University Hospital; University of Oslo; Lørenskog Norway
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- The Interventional Centre; Oslo University Hospital; 0027 Oslo Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine; Medical Faculty; University of Oslo; Oslo Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine; Medical Faculty; University of Oslo; Oslo Norway
- Department of HPB Surgery; Oslo University Hospital; Oslo Norway
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- Department of Digestive Surgery; Akershus University Hospital; University of Oslo; Lørenskog Norway
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Kasumova GG, Conway WC, Tseng JF. The Role of Venous and Arterial Resection in Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 2016; 25:51-58. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-016-5676-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Gao W, Dai X, Dai C, Jiang K, Wu J, Li Q, Guo F, Chen J, Wei J, Lu Z, Tu M, Miao Y. Comparison of patency rates and clinical impact of different reconstruction methods following portal/superior mesenteric vein resection during pancreatectomy. Pancreatology 2016; 16:1113-1123. [PMID: 27707648 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2016.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2016] [Revised: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Few studies have compared patency rates of the different methods of venous reconstruction (VR) during a pancreatectomy. This study aimed to evaluate the patency rates and the clinical impact of various reconstruction methods. METHODS For the meta-analysis, databases were systematically searched to identify studies reporting the outcomes of patients who underwent PVR/SMVR. For the retrospective study, clinical data were retrospectively analyzed from patients who underwent a pancreatectomy and VR between Feb. 2009 and Oct. 2015. Patency was assessed by CT and/or ultrasound. RESULTS For the meta-analysis, the long-term patency rates of the primary repair group and the autologous graft group were significantly higher than that of the synthetic graft group. For the retrospective study, the reconstruction consisted of primary repair in 62 cases (89.8%) and synthetic grafting in 7 cases (10.1%). Synthetic grafting was more likely to cause acute thrombosis compared with primary repair for PVR/SMVR (85.7% versus 16.7%). Acute thrombosis was associated with decreased median survival (12 versus 6 months) and increased hazard of death. Late thrombosis and stenosis were not associated with survival or serious clinical impact. Median survival for the primary repair group and the synthetic grafting group was 12 and 7 months, respectively. CONCLUSION Primary repair following PVR/SMVR is preferred and can be achieved in most situations. Stenosis should be noted when with risk factors (long segmental and tension), but it produced little clinical impact. Synthetic grafting was associated with a higher thrombosis rate. Acute thrombosis is associated with increased mortality and decreased survival.
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- Wentao Gao
- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China.
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, PR China.
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Zhang XM, Fan H, Kou JT, Zhang XX, Li P, Dai Y, He Q. Resection of portal and/or superior mesenteric vein and reconstruction by using allogeneic vein for pT3 pancreatic cancer. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 31:1498-503. [PMID: 26825612 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Revised: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM There is still controversy on the outcomes of portal vein (PV) and/or superior mesenteric vein (SMV) resection in pancreatic cancer, and there are few reports about pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) with PV/SMV resection and reconstruction by using allogeneic vein. This study is to explore the outcomes of PD with PV/SMV resection and reconstruction by using allogeneic vein for pT3 pancreatic cancer with venous invasion. METHODS Clinicopathological data of patients underwent PD with en bloc resection of PV/SMV and reconstruction by using internal iliac from August 20, 2013 to July 25, 2015 were collected and the data of patients with pT3 stage pancreatic head cancer with PV/SMV invasion were analyzed. The short- and long-term outcomes were presented. RESULTS Thirty patients met the criteria of this study. PV resection and reconstruction were performed for 12 patients, SMV for 9 patients, and PV + SMV for 9 patients, respectively. The median operation time was 460 min, and the median intraoperative blood loss was 450 mL. R0 resection rate was 93.3%, total incidence of complications was 23.3%, and incidence of pancreatic fistula was 10%. The 1-year and 2-year overall survival rates were 68.6% and 39.2%, 1-year and 2-year disease free survival rates were 44.8% and 17.1%. CONCLUSIONS PD with en bloc resection of PV/SMV and reconstruction by using allogeneic vein was safe and feasible for patients with pT3 stage pancreatic head cancer with PV/SMV invasion. A large-scale research with longer follow-up time is required to draw a significant conclusion.
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- Xing-Mao Zhang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Kanda M, Fujiwara M, Tanaka C, Kobayashi D, Iwata N, Mizuno A, Yamada S, Fujii T, Nakayama G, Sugimoto H, Koike M, Kodera Y. Predictive value of drain amylase content for peripancreatic inflammatory fluid collections after laparoscopic (assisted) distal gastrectomy. Surg Endosc 2016; 30:4353-62. [PMID: 26857580 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-4753-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic (assisted) distal gastrectomy (LDG) with radical lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer has been widely conducted, particularly in the Far East. Peripancreatic inflammatory fluid collection (PIFC) is a serious and frequent postoperative complication after LDG for gastric cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of drain amylase content (D-AMY) for clinically relevant PIFC after LDG. METHODS Two hundred and sixty-four patients who underwent LDG with prophylactic drains were enrolled. The predictive value of D-AMY on postoperative day (POD) 1 and POD 3 in the diagnosis of PIFC was evaluated. RESULTS Twenty (7.6 %) patients experienced postoperative PIFC. Area under the curve in terms of receiver operating characteristics curve analysis of D-AMY on POD 1 was 0.801, and the optimal cutoff value for prediction of PIFC was 904 IU/l, with 98.2 % negative predictive value. Another cutoff was proposed as 4078 IU/l, with 92.2 % specificity. Multivariable analyses identified D-AMY on POD 1 ≥900 and ≥4000 IU/l as independent diagnostic factors for PIFC. Among patients at high risk of PIFC (D-AMY on POD 1 ≥900 IU/l), those who on POD 3 retained D-AMY value in excess of 31.2 % of the D-AMY value on POD 1 were more likely to experience PIFC compared with those with a pronounced decrease in D-AMY. CONCLUSIONS D-AMY on POD 1 serves as a predictive factor for clinically relevant PIFC after LDG. Time-dependent changes in D-AMY can also be used for determining management of drains in patients at high risk of PIFC.
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- Mitsuro Kanda
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery (Surgery II), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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Miyazaki Y, Kokudo T, Amikura K, Kageyama Y, Takahashi A, Ohkohchi N, Sakamoto H. Age does not affect complications and overall survival rate after pancreaticoduodenectomy: Single-center experience and systematic review of literature. Biosci Trends 2016; 10:300-6. [DOI: 10.5582/bst.2016.01093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Division of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center
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- Division of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center
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- Division of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center
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- Division of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center
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- Department of Surgery, Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba
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Hayman TJ, Strom T, Springett GM, Balducci L, Hoffe SE, Meredith KL, Hodul P, Malafa M, Shridhar R. Outcomes of resected pancreatic cancer in patients age ≥70. J Gastrointest Oncol 2015; 6:498-504. [PMID: 26487943 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2078-6891.2015.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine outcomes of patients ≥70 years with resected pancreatic cancer. METHODS A study was conducted to identify pancreatic cancer patients ≥70 years who underwent surgery for pancreatic carcinoma from 2000 to 2012. Patients were excluded if they had neoadjuvant therapy. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS). RESULTS We identified 112 patients with a median follow-up of surviving patients of 36 months. The median patient age was 77 years. The median and 5 year OS was 20.5 months and 19%, respectively. Univariate analysis (UVA) showed a significant correlation for increased mortality with N1 (P=0.03) as well as post-op CA19-9 >90 (P<0.001), with a trend towards decreased mortality with adjuvant chemoradiation (P=0.08). Multivariate analysis (MVA) showed a statistically significant increased mortality associated with N1 (P=0.008), post-op CA19-9 >90 (P=0.002), while adjuvant chemoradiation (P=0.04) was associated with decreased mortality. CONCLUSIONS These data show that in patients ≥70, nodal status, post-op CA19-9, and adjuvant chemoradiation, were associated with OS. The data suggests that outcomes of patients ≥70 years who undergo upfront surgical resection are not inferior to younger patients.
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- Thomas J Hayman
- 1 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA ; 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, 3 Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, 4 Senior Adult Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA ; 5 Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- 1 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA ; 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, 3 Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, 4 Senior Adult Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA ; 5 Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- 1 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA ; 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, 3 Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, 4 Senior Adult Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA ; 5 Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- 1 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA ; 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, 3 Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, 4 Senior Adult Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA ; 5 Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- 1 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA ; 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, 3 Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, 4 Senior Adult Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA ; 5 Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- 1 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA ; 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, 3 Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, 4 Senior Adult Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA ; 5 Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- 1 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA ; 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, 3 Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, 4 Senior Adult Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA ; 5 Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- 1 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA ; 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, 3 Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, 4 Senior Adult Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA ; 5 Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- 1 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA ; 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, 3 Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, 4 Senior Adult Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA ; 5 Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL, USA
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Yu M, Ma YM, Chen HL, Liu J, Fang XL. Application of inhibitors of differentiation 2 and 3 for evaluation of chemotherapy efficacy in liver cancer. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2015; 23:4499-4506. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v23.i28.4499] [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] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To explore the influence of surgery alone and in combination with postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy on tumor markers, inhibitor of differentiation 2 (ID2), ID3 and survival time in patients with liver cancer, analyze the influence of ID2 and ID3 on the invasion and metastasis of liver cancer, and explore the feasibility of detection of ID2 and ID3 expression in evaluating efficacy of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy.
METHODS: This was a 1:1 matched case-control study. ELISA was used to detect the levels of tumor markers, ID2 and ID3 in the serum of patients. Western blot was used to detect the protein expression levels of ID2 and ID3 in tumor tissues and adjacent tissues. Transwell assay was used to detect the invasion and metastasis of liver cancer cells. The correlation between the content of AFP and the expression levels of ID2 and ID3 was statistically analyzed.
RESULTS: The tumor markers CEA, CA50, AFP, and CA242 as well as ID2 and ID3 in the serum decreased significantly and the survival time was longer in patients receiving surgery with postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy when compared with patients receiving surgery alone (P < 0.05). The protein expression levels of ID2 and ID3 were decreased in the adjacent normal tissues compared with the liver cancer tissues (P < 0.05). Transwell analysis indicated that ID2 and ID3 knockdown inhibited the invasion and metastasis ability of HepG2 cells while overexpression of ID2 and ID3 promoted the invasion and metastasis of HepG2 cells (P < 0.05). There was a positive correlation between the content of AFP and the expression levels of ID2 and ID3 (rID2 = 0.881, rID3 = 0.928, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: ID2 and ID3 have similar effects to liver tumor markers, and the increased expression of ID2 and ID3 indicates greater invasion and metastasis ability of HepG2 cells and shorter survival time in patients with liver cancer. ID2 and ID3 expression might be used for clinical evaluation of efficacy of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy.
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- Ihsan Ekin Demir
- Department of Surgery, Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany. E-mail:
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- Department of Surgery, Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany. E-mail:
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