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Dai M, Li P, Xu Q, Chen L, Liu W, Han X, Liu Q, Chen H, Yuan S, Chen W, Liao Q, Zhang T, Guo J. Learning curve of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy by a single surgeon with extensive laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy experience. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:298. [PMID: 39068626 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-02007-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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With the development of robotic systems, robotic pancreatoduodenectomies (RPDs) have been increasingly performed. However, the number of cases required by surgeons with extensive laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy (LPD) experience to overcome the learning curve of RPD remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to analyze and explore the impact of different phases of the learning curve of RPD on perioperative outcomes. Clinical data were prospectively collected and retrospectively analyzed for 100 consecutive patients who underwent RPD performed by a single surgeon. This surgeon had previous experience with LPD, having performed 127 LPDs with low morbidity. The learning curve for RPD was analyzed using the cumulative sum (CUSUM) method based on operation time, and perioperative outcomes were compared between the learning and proficiency phases. Between April 2020 and November 2022, one hundred patients (56 men, 44 women) were included in this study. Based on the CUSUM curve of operation time, the learning curve for RPD was divided into two phases: phase I was the learning phase (cases 1-33) and phase II was the proficiency phase (cases 34-100). The operation time during the proficiency phase was significantly shorter than that during the learning phase. In the learning phase of RPD, no significant increases were observed in estimated blood loss, conversion to laparotomy, severe complications, postoperative pancreatic hemorrhage, clinical pancreatic fistula, or other perioperative complications compared to the proficiency phases of either RPD or LPD. A surgeon with extensive prior experience in LPD can safely surmount the RPD learning curve without increasing morbidity in the learning phase. The proficiency was significantly improved after accumulating experience of 33 RPD cases.
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- Menghua Dai
- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), No. 1, Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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Luo YC, Yang TY, Li W, Yu QJ, Xia X, Lin ZY, Chen RD, Cheng L. Perioperative and oncologic outcomes of robot-assisted versus open surgery for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:288. [PMID: 39039276 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-02046-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare perioperative and oncologic outcomes in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) treated with robotic-assisted surgery versus open laparotomy. The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies up to June 15, 2024, were identified using PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar. Additionally, reference lists of included studies, relevant review articles, and clinical guidelines were manually searched. The primary outcomes evaluated were length of stay, 90-day mortality, postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), and Post-pancreatectomy haemorrhage (PPH). Secondary outcomes included estimated blood loss, reoperation rate, lymph node yield, and operative time. The final analysis included 10 retrospective cohort studies involving 23,272 patients (2,179 robotic-assisted and 21,093 open surgery). There were no significant differences between the two procedures in terms of postoperative pancreatic fistula, Post-pancreatectomy haemorrhage, lymph node yield, and operative time. However, patients undergoing robotic-assisted surgery had shorter lengths of stay, lower 90-day mortality, and less estimated blood loss compared to those undergoing open surgery. The reoperation rate was higher for the robotic-assisted group. Robotic-assisted surgery for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is safe and feasible. Compared to open surgery, it offers better perioperative and short-term oncologic outcomes, but with a higher risk of reoperation.
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- Yu-Chuan Luo
- North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
- Department of General Surgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China
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- North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
- Department of General Surgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China
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- North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China.
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Iben-Khayat A, Felli E, Thebault B, Facques A, Najah H, Saint-Marc O. Short-term results of robot-assisted pancreatoduodeodenectomy: a retrospective cohort study of 146 patients operated in a high-volume center. HPB (Oxford) 2024:S1365-182X(24)02207-X. [PMID: 39084949 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2024.07.402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a challenging operation because of complex anatomy and difficult and multiple reconstructions. Robot-assisted PD (RPD) is a novel minimally invasive technique, providing equivalent oncological outcomes to open surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the results of a single high-volume center series. METHODS Patients who underwent RPD from 2014 to 2021 in a high-volume center were included. Patient and disease-specific data, operative details, postoperative complications including postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), length of stay (LOS) and long-term survival were recorded. Two groups were compared: Group 1: patients operated between 2014-2019 and Group 2 between 2020-2021. RESULTS One hundred and forty-six patients had RPD on the study period (99 in Group 1 and 47 in Group 2). Operative time was 320 min (285-360), major complications were observed in 28% and clinically significant POPF in 20% of the cases. Conversion rate was 2.1%. LOS was 14 days (9-22). Postoperative mortality was 4.1%. Clinically significant POPF decreased from 24% in Group 1 to 11% in Group 2 (p = 0.05). LOS decreased from 16(11-26) days in Group 1 to 11(8-14) in Group 2 (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION RPD is safe and feasible. Technique standardization led to better post-operative outcomes, encouraging the dissemination and implementation of the procedure.
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- Abdallah Iben-Khayat
- Departement of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital of Orléans, 14 Av. de l'Hôpital, 45100, Orléans, France
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- HPB Surgery Unit, Groupe Hospitalier Saint Vincent, 29, Rue du Faubourg National, 67000, Strasbourg, France; Institute for Translational Medicine and Liver Disease, Unité 1110 INSERM, Strasbourg, France
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- Departement of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital of Orléans, 14 Av. de l'Hôpital, 45100, Orléans, France
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- Departement of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital of Orléans, 14 Av. de l'Hôpital, 45100, Orléans, France
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- Departement of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital of Orléans, 14 Av. de l'Hôpital, 45100, Orléans, France
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- Departement of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital of Orléans, 14 Av. de l'Hôpital, 45100, Orléans, France.
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Machado MAC, Mattos BV, Lobo Filho MM, Makdissi F. Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy: Increasing Complexity and Decreasing Complications with Experience: Single-Center Results from 150 Consecutive Patients. Ann Surg Oncol 2024:10.1245/s10434-024-15645-7. [PMID: 38954090 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15645-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND This report describes the authors' experience with 150 consecutive robotic pancreatoduodenectomies. METHODS The study enrolled 150 consecutive patients who underwent robotic pancreatoduodenectomy between 2018 and 2023. Pre- and intraoperative variables such as age, gender, indication, operation time, diagnosis, and tumor size were analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups. Group 1 comprised the first 75 patients, and group 2 comprised the last 75 cases. The median age of the patients was 62.4 years and did not differ between the two groups. RESULTS Morbidity was lower in group 2. The mortality rate was 0.7% at 30 days and 1.3% at 90 days, and there was no difference between the groups. There was a significant reduction (p < 0.05) in operative time, resection time, reconstruction time, and conversion to open surgery in group 2. Partial resection of the portal vein was performed in 17 patients and more common in group 2 (p < 0.01). The number of resected lymph nodes was higher in group 2. The indication for pancreatoduodenectomy did not differ between the two groups. There was no difference in tumor size or clinical characteristics of the patients. CONCLUSIONS The robotic platform is useful for pancreatoduodenectomy, facilitates adequate lymphadenectomy, and is helpful for digestive tract reconstruction after resection. Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy is safe and feasible for selected patients. It should be performed in specialized centers by surgeons experienced in open and minimally invasive pancreatic surgery.
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Kwon J, Kang CM, Jang JY, Yoon YS, Kwon HJ, Choi IS, Kim HJ, Shin SH, Kang SH, Moon HH, Hwang DW, Kim SC. Perioperative textbook outcomes of minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy: a multicenter retrospective cohort analysis in a Korean minimally invasive pancreatic surgery registry. Int J Surg 2024; 110:4249-4258. [PMID: 38573082 PMCID: PMC11254279 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to investigate the perioperative composite textbook outcomes of pancreatic surgery after minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD). MATERIALS AND METHODS The cohort study was conducted across 10 institutions and included 1552 patients who underwent MIPD registered with the Korean Study Group on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery between May 2007 and April 2020. We analyzed perioperative textbook outcomes of pancreatic surgery after MIPD. Subgroup analyses were performed to assess outcomes based on the hospital volume of MIPD. RESULTS Among all patients, 21.8% underwent robotic pancreatoduodenectomy. High-volume centers (performing >20 MIPD/year) performed 88.1% of the procedures. The incidence of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula was 11.5%. Severe complications (Clavien-Dindo grade ≥IIIa) occurred in 15.1% of the cases. The 90-day mortality rate was 0.8%. The mean hospital stay was 13.7 days. Textbook outcomes of pancreatic surgery success were achieved in 60.4% of patients, with higher rates observed in high-volume centers than in low-volume centers (62.2% vs. 44.7%, P <0.001). High-volume centers exhibited significantly lower conversion rates (5.4% vs. 12.5%, P =0.001), lower 90-day mortality (0.5% vs. 2.7%, P =0.001), and lower 90-day readmission rates (4.5% vs. 9.6%, P =0.006) than those low-volume centers. CONCLUSION MIPD could be performed safely with permissible perioperative outcomes, including textbook outcomes of pancreatic surgery, particularly in experienced centers. The findings of this study provided valuable insights for guiding surgical treatment decisions in periampullary disease.
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- Jaewoo Kwon
- Department of Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon
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- Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju
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- Division of Hepatobiliary–Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan Paik Hospital
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine at Kosin University, Busan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul
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Mise Y, Miyashita M, Yoshioka R, Kawano F, Takeda Y, Ichida H, Saiura A. Introduction of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy following phase 2a IDEAL guidelines. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302848. [PMID: 38709730 PMCID: PMC11073735 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) is a newly introduced procedure, which is still evolving and lacks standardization. An objective assessment is essential to investigate the feasibility of RPD. The current study aimed to assess our initial ten cases of RPD based on IDEAL (Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment, and Long-term study) guidelines. METHODS This was a prospective phase 2a study following the IDEAL framework. Ten consecutive cases of RPD performed by two surgeons with expertise in open procedures at a single center were assigned to the study. With objective evaluation, each case was classified into four grades according to the achievements of the procedures. Errors observed in the previous case were used to inform the procedure in the next case. The surgical outcomes of the ten cases were reviewed. RESULTS The median total operation time was 634 min (interquartile range [IQR], 594-668) with a median resection time of 363 min (IQR, 323-428) and reconstruction time of 123 min (IQR, 107-131). The achievement of the whole procedure was graded as A, "successful", in two patients. In two patients, reconstruction was performed with a mini-laparotomy due to extensive pneumoperitoneum, probably caused by insertion of a liver retractor from the xyphoid. Major postoperative complications occurred in two patients. One patient, in whom the jejunal limb was elevated through the Treitz ligament, had a bowel obstruction and needed to undergo re-laparotomy. CONCLUSIONS RPD is feasible when performed by surgeons experienced in open procedures. Specific considerations are needed to safely introduce RPD.
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- Yoshihiro Mise
- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan
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Zhan L, Ding H, Zhao Q, Liu J, Liang J, Xuan M, Kuang J, Yan J, Chen L, Cai W, Qiu W. Parathyroidectomy for solitary parathyroid adenoma via trans-areola single site endoscopic approach: Results of a case-match study. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e7290. [PMID: 38770646 PMCID: PMC11106683 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to establish the standardized procedure of trans-areola single site endoscopic parathyroidectomy (TASSEP), and to compare the performance of TASSEP with that of conventional open parathyroidectomy (COP). METHODS This study enrolled 40 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) who underwent TASSEP, and included 40 of 176 PHPT patients who underwent COP based on propensity score matching. The retrospective analysis was conducted based on prospectively collected data. Perioperative outcomes, including surgical profile, surgical burden and cosmetic results and follow-up were reported. The learning curve was described using a cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis. RESULTS 40 TASSEPs were completed successfully without conversions or severe complications. There was no statistically significant difference in operation time between TASSEP and COP groups (80.83 ± 11.95 vs. 76.95 ± 7.30 min, p = 0.084). Experience of 17 cases was necessitated to reach the learning curve of TASSEP. Postoperative pain score and traumatic index (C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate) in TASSEP were apparently lower than those in COP group (p < 0.05). During the proliferation and stabilization phases, TASSEP was associated with significantly better incision recovery and cosmetic scores. Postoperative serum calcium and PTH levels throughout the follow-up period indicated satisfactory surgical qualities in both groups. CONCLUSION Based on precise preoperative localization and intraoperative planning facilitated by three-dimensional (3D) virtual modeling, TASSEP can be feasibly performed on selected patients with satisfactory success rates and low complication rates, providing preferable cosmetic results and alleviating the surgical burden to a certain extent.
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- Ling Zhan
- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital Gubei CampusShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital Gubei CampusShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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Liu Q, Li M, Gao Y, Jiang T, Han B, Zhao G, Lin C, Lau WY, Zhao Z, Liu R. Effect of robotic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy on postoperative length of hospital stay and complications for pancreatic head or periampullary tumours: a multicentre, open-label randomised controlled trial. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 9:428-437. [PMID: 38428441 DOI: 10.1016/s2468-1253(24)00005-0] [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] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND The flexibility of the robotic system in resection and reconstruction provides potential benefits in pancreaticoduodenectomy. Increasingly, robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) has been reported with favourable outcomes, but high-level evidence is still scarce. We aimed to compare the short-term postoperative outcomes of RPD with those of open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD), and hypothesised that postoperative length of hospital stay would be shorter after RPD than after OPD. METHODS This multicentre, open-label randomised controlled trial was conducted at three high-volume hospitals in China. Patients were considered for participation in this trial if they were aged 18-75 years, had a resectable benign, premalignant, or malignant tumour in the pancreatic head or periampullary region; and were suitable for both RPD and OPD. Patients with distant metastases were excluded. Block randomisation was done with random block sizes of four, stratified by centre. Allocation was concealed via individual, sequentially numbered, opaque sealed envelopes. Eligible patients were randomly assigned to the RPD group or the OPD group in a 1:1 ratio by a masked research assistant. Surgeons and patients were not masked to trial group, but data collectors, postoperative outcome assessors, and data analysts were. All patients underwent RPD or OPD according to previously reported techniques. Participating surgeons had surpassed the learning curves of at least 40 RPD and 60 OPD procedures. The primary outcome was postoperative length of hospital stay, which was analysed in the modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population. This trial is registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200056809) and is complete. FINDINGS Between March 5 and Dec 20, 2022, 292 patients were screened for eligibility, of whom 164 were enrolled and randomly assigned to the RPD group (n=82) or the OPD group (n=82). 161 patients who underwent surgical resection were included in the mITT analysis (81 in the RPD group and 80 in the OPD group). 94 (58%) participants were male and 67 (42%) were female. Postoperative length of hospital stay was significantly shorter in the RPD group than in the OPD group (median 11·0 days [IQR 9·0 to 19·5] vs 13·5 days [11·5 to 18·0]; median difference -2·0 [95% CI -4·0 to 0·0]; p=0·029). During a follow-up period of 90 days, six (7%) of 81 patients in the RPD group and five (6%) of 80 patients in the OPD group required readmission. Reasons for readmission were intra-abdominal haemorrhage (one in each group), vomiting (two in the RPD group and one in the OPD group), electrolyte disturbance (one in each group), and fever (two in each group). There were two (1%) in-hospital deaths within 90 days of surgery, one in each group. The postoperative 90-day mortality rate (difference -0·02% [-5·6 to 5·5]; p=1·00) and the incidence of severe complications (ie, Clavien-Dindo grade ≥3; difference -1·5% [-14·5 to 11·4]; p=0·82) were similar between the two groups. INTERPRETATION For surgeons who had passed the learning curve, RPD was safe and feasible with the advantage of shorter postoperative length of hospital stay than OPD. Future research should focus on the medium-term and long-term outcomes between RPD and OPD. FUNDING None.
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- Qu Liu
- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China; Department of Organ Transplantation, Third Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Niemann B, Rao P, Schmidt C, Grabo D, Boone B. Use of a Perfused Cadaver for Training of Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy Allows for Realistic Tissue Dissection and Management of Intra-Operative Bleeding. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:3057-3058. [PMID: 38267772 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-14933-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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- Britney Niemann
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Allegheny Health System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Division of Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA.
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology, Cancer Cell Biology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA.
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Hou TY, Lin YH, Liu YW, Liu YY, Li WF, Kuo MC, Huang SW, Yeh CH, Lin YC, Yin SM. The impact of preoperative nutritional status on postoperative outcomes: an insight from Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index in elderly pancreaticoduodenectomy patients. BMC Surg 2024; 24:100. [PMID: 38580988 PMCID: PMC10996270 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02397-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Malnutrition is not uncommon among the elderly undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and is related to increased complications. Previous studies have shown that the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) predicts outcomes in various populations. Nevertheless, the research exploring the correlation between GNRI and postoperative outcomes in PD is scarce. This study aimed to investigate the preoperative malnutrition, as measured by GNRI, on outcomes in elderly patients undergoing PD. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective analysis enrolled 144 elderly patients underwent PD for periampullary tumors from November 2016 to December 2021. Patients were stratified based on the GNRI value: high/moderate nutrition risk (GNRI ≤ 92, N = 54), low nutrition risk (92 < GNRI ≤ 98, N = 35), and no nutrition risk (GNRI > 98, N = 55). Perioperative outcomes and postoperative surgical complications were compared between these groups. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed on major postoperative complications and prolonged postoperative length of stay (PLOS). RESULTS Patients in the high/moderate risk group were significantly older, with lower BMI (P = 0.012), higher mortality rate (11.1%, P = 0.024), longer PLOS (P < 0.001), and higher incidence of over grade IIIB complications (37.0%, P = 0.001), Univariate and multivariate analyses showed the high/moderate risk GNRI group (OR 3.61, P = 0.032), increased age (OR 1.11, P = 0.014) and operative time over 8 h (OR 3.04, P = 0.027) were significantly associated with increased major postoperative complications. The high/moderate risk GNRI group was also a significant predictor for prolonged PLOS (OR 3.91, P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative GNRI has the potential to be a predictive tool for identifying high-risk elderly patients and monitoring nutritional status preoperatively to improve postoperative surgical outcomes following PD.
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- Teng-Yuan Hou
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Song, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Song, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Song, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Song, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Song, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Song, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Song, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Song, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan.
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Zecchin Ferrara V, Martinino A, Toti F, Schilirò D, Pinto F, Giovinazzo F. Robotic Vascular Resection in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2000. [PMID: 38610766 PMCID: PMC11012275 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072000] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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(1) Background: This study comprehensively compared robotic pancreatic surgery with vascular resection (RPS-VR) to other surgical procedures in the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). (2) Methods: A systematic review of relevant literature was conducted to assess a range of crucial surgical and oncological outcomes. (3) Results: Findings indicate that robotic surgery with vascular resections (VRs) significantly prolongs the duration of surgery compared to other surgical procedures, and they notably demonstrate an equal hospital stay. While some studies reported a lower conversion rate and a higher rate of blood loss and blood transfusion in the RPS-VR group, others found no significant disparity. Furthermore, RPS-VR consistently correlated with comparable recurrence rates, free margins R0, postoperative mortality, and complication rates. Concerning the last one, certain reviews reported a higher rate of major complications. Overall survival and disease-free survival remained comparable between the RPS-VR and other surgical techniques in treating PDAC. (4) Conclusions: The analysis emphasizes how RPS-VR is a resembling approach in terms of surgical outcomes and aligns with existing literature findings in this field.
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- Department of Surgery, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, 20100 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA (D.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00131 Rome, Italy
- Department of Health Sciences, UniCamillus-Saint Camillus International University, 00131 Rome, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Saint Camillus Hospital, 31100 Treviso, Italy
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McKay B, Brough D, Kilburn D, Cavallucci D. Safety and feasibility of instituting a robotic pancreas program in the Australian setting: a case series and narrative review. ANZ J Surg 2024. [PMID: 38529778 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18998] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive pancreatic resection has been gathering interest over the last decade due to the technical demands and high morbidity associated with these typically open procedures. We report our experience with robotic pancreatectomy within an Australian context. METHODS All patients undergoing robotic distal pancreatectomy (DP) and pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) at two Australian tertiary academic hospitals between May 2014 and December 2020 were included. RESULTS Sixty-two patients underwent robotic pancreatectomy during the study period. Thirty-four patients with a median age of 68 years (range 42-84) were in the PD group whilst the DP group included 28 patients with a median age of 60 years (range 18-78). Thirteen patients (46.4%) in the DP group had spleen-preserving procedures. There were 13 conversions (38.2%) in the PD group whilst 0 conversions occurred in the DP group. The Clavien-Dindo grade ≥III complication rate was 26.4% and 17.9% in the PD and DP groups, respectively. Two deaths (5.9%) occurred within 90-days in the PD group whilst none were observed in the DP group. The median length of hospital stay was 11.5 days (range 4-56) in the PD group and 6 days (range 2-22) in the DP group. CONCLUSION Robotic pancreatectomy outcomes at our institution are comparable with international literature demonstrating it is both safe and feasible to perform. With improved access to this platform, robotic pancreas surgery may prove to be the turning point for patients with regards to post-operative complications as more experience is obtained.
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- Bartholomew McKay
- Department of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Royal Brisbane Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Royal Brisbane Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Royal Brisbane Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Royal Brisbane Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Surgery, The Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Delman AM, Whitrock JN, Turner KM, Donovan EC, Quillin RC, Shah SA, Patel SH, Ahmad SA, Wilson GC. Defining the operative time threshold for safety in patients undergoing robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy. HPB (Oxford) 2024; 26:323-332. [PMID: 38072726 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.11.014] [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] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) is a safe and efficacious procedure in appropriately selected patients, though frequently with increased operative times compared to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). METHODS From 2014 to 2019, patients who underwent elective, low-risk, RPDs and OPDs in the NSQIP database were isolated. The operative time threshold (OTT) for safety in RPD patients was estimated by identifying the operative time at which complication rates for RPD patients exceeded the complication rate of the benchmark OPD control. RESULTS Of 6270 patients identified, 939 (15%) underwent RPD and 5331 (85%) underwent OPD. The incidence of major morbidity or mortality for the OPD cohort was 35.1%. The OTT was identified as 7.7 h. Patients whose RPDs were above the OTT experienced a higher incidence of major morbidity (42.5% vs. 35.0%, p < 0.01) and 30-day mortality (2.7% vs. 1.2%, p = 0.03) than the OPD cohort. Preoperative obstructive jaundice (OR: 1.47, [95% CI: 1.08-2.01]) and pancreatic duct size <3 mm (OR: 2.44, [95% CI: 1.47-4.06]) and 3-6 mm (OR: 2.15, [95% CI: 1.31-3.52]) were risk factors for prolonged RPDs on multivariable regression. CONCLUSION The operative time threshold for safety, identified at 7.7 h, should be used to improve patient selection for RPDs and as a competency-based quality benchmark.
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- Aaron M Delman
- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558, USA; Cincinnati Research in Outcomes and Safety in Surgery (CROSS) Research Group, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558, USA; Cincinnati Research in Outcomes and Safety in Surgery (CROSS) Research Group, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558, USA; Cincinnati Research in Outcomes and Safety in Surgery (CROSS) Research Group, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558, USA; Cincinnati Research in Outcomes and Safety in Surgery (CROSS) Research Group, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558, USA; Cincinnati Research in Outcomes and Safety in Surgery (CROSS) Research Group, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558, USA; Cincinnati Research in Outcomes and Safety in Surgery (CROSS) Research Group, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA; Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558, USA; Cincinnati Research in Outcomes and Safety in Surgery (CROSS) Research Group, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA; Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558, USA; Cincinnati Research in Outcomes and Safety in Surgery (CROSS) Research Group, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA; Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA.
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Machado MA, Carvalho AC, Makdissi F. ASO Author Reflections: Robot is the Missing Link for Vascular Resection During Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:1939-1940. [PMID: 37857982 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14456-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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- Department of Surgery, Nove de Julho Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil
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Yu Y, Changyong E, Lin C, Wang L, Jiang T. Safety and learning curve analysis of robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy: experience of a single surgeon. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:92. [PMID: 38400999 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-01844-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Although prior studies have discussed learning curves (LC) of robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD), a recognized definition is lacking. This study analyzed the clinical outcomes of 85 consecutive RPD cases performed by a single surgeon to evaluate the safety and learning curve of RPD using the da Vinci Xi robotic system. There were 51 male and 34 female patients, with a median age of 64 (20-87) years. The average preoperative body weight and BMI were 64.15 ± 11.43 kg and 23.36 ± 3.33 kg/m2, respectively. The clinical outcomes of each patient were analyzed using the textbook outcome(TO), and the learning curve of the RPD was evaluated by calculating the TO rate of patients using the cumulative sum analysis method (CUSUM).The operation time (OT) was 288.92 ± 44.41 min, and the postoperative hospital stay was 10 (1-134) days. In total, 23.52% (20/85), 5.88% (5/85), 2.35% (2/85), and 5.9% (5/85) experienced grade IIIa, IIIb, IV, and V complications. A total of 46 patients achieved TO outcomes (TO group), while 39 did not (non-TO group). The smoking rate in the TO group was lower (P < 0.05) and the albumin level was higher (P < 0.05) than that in the non-TO group. The TO rate became positive after the 56th case, all patients were divided into a learning improvement group (56 cases) and a proficient group (29 cases). The total bilirubin level in the learning improvement group was lower (P < 0.05) and the bleeding volume was higher (P < 0.05).RPD is safe and effective for carefully selected patients. The learning curve was completed after 56 patients.
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- Yang Yu
- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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Chen H, Weng Y, Zhao S, Wang W, Ji Y, Peng C, Deng X, Shen B. Robotic versus open pancreatoduodenectomy in patients with pancreatic duct adenocarcinoma after the learning curve: a propensity score-matched analysis. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:821-829. [PMID: 38066192 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10530-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Studies have demonstrated that the learning curve plays an important role in robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD). Although improved short-term outcomes of RPD after the learning curve have been reported compared to open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD), there is a lack of long-term survival analyses. METHODS Patients who underwent curative intended RPD and OPD for pancreatic duct adenocarcinoma (PDAC) between January 2017 and June 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. A 1:2 propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was performed to balance the baseline characteristics between the RPD and OPD groups. RESULTS Of the 548 patients (108 RPD and 440 OPD), 103 RPD patients were matched with 206 OPD patients after PSM. There were 194 (62.8%) men and 115 (37.2%) women, with a median age of 64 (58-69) years. The median overall survival (OS) in the RPD group was 33.2 months compared with 25.7 months in the OPD group (p = 0.058, log-rank). The median disease-free survival (DFS) following RPD was longer than the OPD (18.5 vs. 14.0 months, p = 0.011, log-rank). The RPD group has a lower incidence of local recurrence compared the OPD group (36.9% vs. 51.2%, p = 0.071). Multivariate Cox analysis demonstrated that RPD was independently associated with improved OS (HR 0.70, 95% CI 0.52-0.94, p = 0.019) and DFS (HR 0.66, 95% CI 0.50-0.88, p = 0.005). CONCLUSION After the learning curve, RPD had improved oncologic outcomes in PDAC patients compared to OPD. Future prospective randomized clinical trials will be required to validate these findings.
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- Haoda Chen
- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Tang Y, Peng X, He Y, Li J, Zheng L, Huang X. A novel laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenal training model: optimization of the learning curve and simplification of postoperative complications. Int J Surg 2024; 110:758-765. [PMID: 37988408 PMCID: PMC10871600 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000918] [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: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy requires a long learning curve. A preoperative training system was established to optimize the surgeons' learning curve and reduce the incidence rate of complications at the beginning of the curve. METHODS The laparoscopic pancreaticojejunostomy model, and choledochojejunostomy and gastrojejunostomy training systems were developed, and corresponding evaluation systems were also defined. Surgeons B and C performed laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy after completing training session. Surgical outcomes, postoperative complications and their learning curves were analyzed. RESULTS Patients operated by surgeons B and C experienced shorter operative durations following training session than those in nontrained group (called A) ( P <0.001). B and C began entering the inflection point at the 26th and 20th case in learning curve, respectively. The incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula in group B was 3.3%, significantly lower than 13.1% in group A ( P =0.047). Patients in group B showed significantly lower incidence of biliary-enteric anastomosis leakage (0% vs. 8.2%, P =0.029) and Clavien-Dindo classification greater than or equal to 3 (3.3% vs. 14.8%, P =0.027) compared with those in group A. The incidence of surgical site infection in groups B (3.3%, P =0.004) and C (4.9%, P =0.012) was significantly lower than that in group A (19.7%). Moreover, the length of postoperative hospital stay was significantly shorter in groups B (12.5±5.9 days, P =0.002) and C (13.7±6.5 days, P =0.002) compared with group A (16.7±8.5 days). CONCLUSIONS The laparoscopic pancreaticojejunostomy training model and evaluation system can shorten the operative duration, lower the risk of postoperative complications, and shorten the length of hospital stay.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Heckman JT, Martinez AE, Keim RL, Mazzaferro SE, Mir KS, Gorman MA, Shah US. Implementation of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy at a community tertiary care hospital utilizing a comprehensive curriculum. Am J Surg 2024; 228:83-87. [PMID: 37620215 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND We evaluated the outcomes of a robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) program implemented at a community tertiary care hospital. METHODS A retrospective review of 65 RPD cases compared surgical outcomes and performance to benchmark data. RESULTS Postoperative complications occurred in 31% (20) of patients vs. ≤73% (variance -42), with grade IV complications in 3% (2) vs. ≤5% (variance -2). Postoperative pancreatic fistula type B frequency was 12% (8) vs. ≤15% (variance -3). One 90-day mortality occurred (1.5% vs. 1.6%). Failure to rescue rate was 7% vs. ≤9% (variance -2), and R1 resection rate was 2% vs. ≤39% (variance -37). There was a downward trend of operative time (rho = -0.600, P < 0.001), with a learning curve of 27 cases. Median hospital length of stay was 6 days vs. ≤15 days (variance -9). CONCLUSION Our comprehensive RPD training program resulted in improved operative performance and outcomes commensurate with benchmark thresholds.
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- Jason T Heckman
- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and General Surgery, St. Peter's Health Partners, 319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 304, Albany, NY, 12208, United States
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- Albany Medical College, 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208, United States.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and General Surgery, St. Peter's Health Partners, 319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 304, Albany, NY, 12208, United States
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and General Surgery, St. Peter's Health Partners, 319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 304, Albany, NY, 12208, United States
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and General Surgery, St. Peter's Health Partners, 319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 304, Albany, NY, 12208, United States
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and General Surgery, St. Peter's Health Partners, 319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 304, Albany, NY, 12208, United States
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and General Surgery, St. Peter's Health Partners, 319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 304, Albany, NY, 12208, United States
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Huang XT, Xie JZ, Cai JP, Chen W, Chen LH, Yin XY. Learning curve of robotic-assisted splenic vessel-preserving spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy by one single surgeon: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Surg 2023; 23:382. [PMID: 38114974 PMCID: PMC10729345 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02294-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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AIM Splenic vessel-preserving spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SVP-SPDP) has a lower risk of splenic infarction than the splenicvessel-sacrificing SPDP, but it is more technically demanding. Learning curve of robotic-assisted SVP-SPDP (RSVP-SPDP) remains unreported. This study sought to analyze the perioperative outcomes and learning curve of RSVP-SPDP by one single surgeon. METHODS Seventy-four patients who were intended to receive RSVP-SPDP at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between May 2015 and January 2023 were included. The learning curve were retrospectively analyzed by using cumulative sum (CUSUM) analyses. RESULTS Sixty-two patients underwent RSVP-SPDP (spleen preservation rate: 83.8%). According to CUSUM curve, the operation time (median, 318 vs. 220 min; P < 0.001) and intraoperative blood loss (median, 50 vs. 50 mL; P = 0.012) was improved significantly after 16 cases. Blood transfusion rate (12.5% vs. 3.4%; P = 0.202), postoperative major morbidity rate (6.3% vs. 3.4%; P = 0.524), and postoperative length-of-stay (median, 10 vs. 8 days; P = 0.120) improved after 16 cases but did not reach statistical difference. None of the patients had splenic infarction or abscess postoperatively. CONCLUSION RSVP-SPDP was a safe and feasible approach for selected patients after learning curve. The improvement of operation time and intraoperative blood loss was achieved after 16 cases.
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- Xi-Tai Huang
- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P. R. China
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- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P. R. China
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- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P. R. China
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- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P. R. China
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- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P. R. China
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- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P. R. China.
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Hua Y, Hong X, Dai M, Li J, Yang S, Guo J, Wang W, Xu Q, Han X, Wang M, Huang N, Zheng H, Kleeff J, Liu Q, Wu W, Zhang T, Liao Q, Zhao Y. Local resection for solid pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas shows improved postoperative gastrointestinal function and reduced mental stress: a multiquestionnaire survey from a large cohort. Int J Surg 2023; 109:3815-3826. [PMID: 37830944 PMCID: PMC10720864 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) of the pancreas is a rare, low-grade malignant pancreatic tumor with a highly favorable prognosis. Most SPN patients are young and middle-aged women. The main controversial topic for SPN is local resection (LR) versus radical resection (RR). Theoretically, LR could lead to better gastrointestinal function (GIF) and less mental stress. However, no data is available to support this hypothesis. METHODS All SPN patients undergoing surgical treatment in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 2001 to 2021 were included in the study. A cross-sectional online multiquestionnaire survey containing 110 questions was sent to them (Clinicaltrial.org, NCT05604716). This online multiquestionnaire survey focused on GIF and mental stress and consisted of eight questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to identify independent factors impacting GIF and mental stress. RESULTS A total of 183 cases provided valid results. Among them, 46 patients (25.1%) underwent LR, and 137 (74.9%) underwent RR. Ninety-four cases (51.4%) underwent minimally invasive surgery (MIS), while 89 (48.6%) underwent open surgery. The average GSRS score of the patients was 1.9±0.7, indicating that most suffered from mild gastrointestinal dysfunction. The scores of PHQ-9 and GAD-7 in 16 patients (8.7%) and 27 (14.8%) patients, respectively, were beyond 10.0, which indicated clinical depression and anxiety. Additionally, 19 (10.4%) patients reported poor ability to work, and 31(16.9%) patients had significant body image concerns. Compared to other clinicopathological characteristics, LR (LR vs. RR: PHQ-9 score, P =0.018; WAI average score, P =0.010; EORTC QLQ-C30, nine subdomains, P <0.05; GSRS average score, P =0.006) and MIS (MIS vs. open surgery: EORTC QLQ-C30, three subdomains, P <0.05; GSRS average score, P =0.006) were the most significant factors predicting improved GIF and reduced mental stress. CONCLUSIONS This study systematically presents postoperative GIF and mental stress of SPN patients using validated multiquestionnaires for the first time. It provides solid evidence that LR and MIS can improve GIF and reduce mental stress after surgery for SPN patients, which could be helpful for the surgeons to make more personalized surgical plans for their patients.
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- Yuze Hua
- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Dongcheng District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Endocrine Surgery, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of General Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Key Laboratory of Research in Pancreatic Tumors (CAMS), Peking Union Medical College
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McCarron FN, Yoshino O, Müller PC, Wang H, Wang Y, Ricker A, Mantha R, Driedger M, Beckman M, Clavien PA, Vrochides D, Martinie JB. Expanding the utility of robotics for pancreaticoduodenectomy: a 10-year review and comparison to international benchmarks in pancreatic surgery. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9591-9600. [PMID: 37749202 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10426-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) is an emerging alternative to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). Although RPD offers various theoretical advantages, it is used in less than 10% of all pancreaticoduodenectomies. The aim of this study was to report our 10-year experience and compare RPD outcomes with international benchmarks for OPD. METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained institutional database was performed of consecutive patients who underwent RPD between January 2011 and December 2021. Patients were categorized into low-risk and high-risk groups according to the selection criteria set by the benchmark study. Their outcomes were compared to the international benchmark cut off values. Outcomes were then evaluated over time to identify improvements in practice and establish a learning curve. RESULTS Of 201 RPDs, 36 were low-risk and 165 high-risk patients. Compared to the OPD benchmarks, outcomes of low-risk patients were within the cutoff values. High-risk patients were outside the cutoff for blood transfusions (26% vs. ≤ 23%), overall complications (78% vs. ≤ 73%), grade I-II complications (68% vs. ≤ 62%), and readmissions (22% vs ≤ 21%). Oncologic outcomes for high-risk patients were within benchmark cutoffs. Cases at the end of the learning curve included more pancreatic cancer (42% from 17%) and fewer low-risk patients (10% from 24%) than those at the beginning. After 41 RPD there was a decline in conversion rates and operative time. Between 95 and 143 cases operative time, transfusion rates, and LOS declined significantly. Complications did not differ over time. CONCLUSION RPD yields results comparable to the established benchmarks in OPD in both low- and high-risk patients. Along the learning curve, RPD evolved with the inclusion of more high-risk cases while outcomes remained within benchmarks. Addition of a robotic HPB surgery fellowship did not compromise outcomes. These results suggest that RPD may be an option for high-risk patients at specialized centers.
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- Frances N McCarron
- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA.
- Division of Hepatobiliary & Pancreas Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Dr., Suite 600, Charlotte, NC, 2820, USA.
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Swiss HPB and Transplantation Centre, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Carolinas Center for Surgical Outcomes, Wake Forest Center for Biomedical Informatics, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Swiss HPB and Transplantation Centre, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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Addison P, Bitner DP, Addy J, Dechario S, Husk G, Antonacci A, Talamini M, Giangola G, Filicori F. Does Surgeon Experience Correlate with Crowd-Sourced Skill Assessment in Robotic Bariatric Surgery? Am Surg 2023; 89:5253-5262. [PMID: 36454236 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221142586] [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] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills (GEARS) rubric provides a measure of skill in robotic surgery. We hypothesize surgery performed by more experienced operators will be associated with higher GEARS scores. METHOD Patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy from 2016 to 2020 were analyzed. Three groups were defined by time in practice: less than 5, between 5 and 15, and more than 15 years. Continuous variables were compared with ANOVA and multivariable regression was performed. RESULTS Fourteen operators performing 154 cases were included. More experienced surgeons had higher GEARS scores and shorter operative times. On multivariable regression, operative time (P = 0.027), efficiency (P = .022), depth perception (P = 0.033), and bimanual dexterity (P = 0.047) were associated with experience. CONCLUSIONS In our video-based assessment (VBA) model, operative time and several GEARS subcomponent scores were associated with surgical experience. Further studies should determine the association between these metrics and surgical outcomes.
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- Poppy Addison
- Intraoperative Performance Analytics Laboratory, Department of General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Intraoperative Performance Analytics Laboratory, Department of General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Intraoperative Performance Analytics Laboratory, Department of General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Intraoperative Performance Analytics Laboratory, Department of General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Intraoperative Performance Analytics Laboratory, Department of General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA
- Department of General Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Intraoperative Performance Analytics Laboratory, Department of General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Intraoperative Performance Analytics Laboratory, Department of General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA
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Zwart MJ, van den Broek B, de Graaf N, Suurmeijer JA, Augustinus S, te Riele WW, van Santvoort HC, Hagendoorn J, Borel Rinkes IH, van Dam JL, Takagi K, Tran KT, Schreinemakers J, van der Schelling G, Wijsman JH, de Wilde RF, Festen S, Daams F, Luyer MD, de Hingh IH, Mieog JS, Bonsing BA, Lips DJ, Abu Hilal M, Busch OR, Saint-Marc O, Zeh HJ, Zureikat AH, Hogg ME, Koerkamp BG, Molenaar IQ, Besselink MG. The Feasibility, Proficiency, and Mastery Learning Curves in 635 Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomies Following a Multicenter Training Program: "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants". Ann Surg 2023; 278:e1232-e1241. [PMID: 37288547 PMCID: PMC10631507 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005928] [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] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the feasibility, proficiency, and mastery learning curves for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) in "second-generation" RPD centers following a multicenter training program adhering to the IDEAL framework. BACKGROUND The long learning curves for RPD reported from "pioneering" expert centers may discourage centers interested in starting an RPD program. However, the feasibility, proficiency, and mastery learning curves may be shorter in "second-generation" centers that participated in dedicated RPD training programs, although data are lacking. We report on the learning curves for RPD in "second-generation" centers trained in a dedicated nationwide program. METHODS Post hoc analysis of all consecutive patients undergoing RPD in 7 centers that participated in the LAELAPS-3 training program, each with a minimum annual volume of 50 pancreatoduodenectomies, using the mandatory Dutch Pancreatic Cancer Audit (March 2016-December 2021). Cumulative sum analysis determined cutoffs for the 3 learning curves: operative time for the feasibility (1) risk-adjusted major complication (Clavien-Dindo grade ≥III) for the proficiency, (2) and textbook outcome for the mastery, (3) learning curve. Outcomes before and after the cutoffs were compared for the proficiency and mastery learning curves. A survey was used to assess changes in practice and the most valued "lessons learned." RESULTS Overall, 635 RPD were performed by 17 trained surgeons, with a conversion rate of 6.6% (n=42). The median annual volume of RPD per center was 22.5±6.8. From 2016 to 2021, the nationwide annual use of RPD increased from 0% to 23% whereas the use of laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy decreased from 15% to 0%. The rate of major complications was 36.9% (n=234), surgical site infection 6.3% (n=40), postoperative pancreatic fistula (grade B/C) 26.9% (n=171), and 30-day/in-hospital mortality 3.5% (n=22). Cutoffs for the feasibility, proficiency, and mastery learning curves were reached at 15, 62, and 84 RPD. Major morbidity and 30-day/in-hospital mortality did not differ significantly before and after the cutoffs for the proficiency and mastery learning curves. Previous experience in laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy shortened the feasibility (-12 RPDs, -44%), proficiency (-32 RPDs, -34%), and mastery phase learning curve (-34 RPDs, -23%), but did not improve clinical outcome. CONCLUSIONS The feasibility, proficiency, and mastery learning curves for RPD at 15, 62, and 84 procedures in "second-generation" centers after a multicenter training program were considerably shorter than previously reported from "pioneering" expert centers. The learning curve cutoffs and prior laparoscopic experience did not impact major morbidity and mortality. These findings demonstrate the safety and value of a nationwide training program for RPD in centers with sufficient volume.
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- Maurice J.W. Zwart
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza Institute, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center & St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center & St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center & St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center & St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amphia Medical Center, Breda, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Twente Medical Spectrum, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza Institute, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Southampton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Surgery, Northshore University HealthSystem, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center & St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Lee S, Mun S. Surgical outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy by a single surgeon: Before and after learning curve in a non-tertiary low-volume bariatric center. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:4755-4759. [PMID: 37169683 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In Korea, the need for bariatric surgery (BS) is increasing because of the increasing incidence of morbid obesity. There is no special training program for BS, and most BS are conducted in non-tertiary hospitals in capital area. We evaluated the surgical outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) before and after the learning curve (LC) to prove that the barrier of entry for LSG is not very high. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the data of patients who underwent LSG in a secondary hospital without the supervision of an experienced surgeon between April 2019 and August 2022. We compared the surgical outcomes and changes in body measurements before the LC (BL) and after the LC (AL) after 1 year of follow-up. RESULTS The duration of operation for BL and AL were 118.4 and 61.9 min (p = 0.000), respectively. No mortality was observed. There were four and eight cases of morbidity; the weight loss after 1 year was 90.6 and 89.7 kg (p = 0.804); changes in body mass index (BMI) were 10.3 and 10.2 kg/m2 (p = 0.928); excess weight loss after 1 year was 93.0 and 89.3% (p = 0.762); and excess BMI loss after 1 year was 92.7 and 89.5% (p = 0.807) in the BL and AL groups, respectively. %Total weight loss was 26.8 and 23.7 in the BL and AL group. There was no statistical significance of all parameters of body measurements between two groups. CONCLUSION LSG can be safely and effectively performed by novice bariatric surgeons in non-tertiary hospitals if patients are cautiously selected. Surgical outcomes of BL and AL is not different, except for the operation time.
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- Sungbae Lee
- Department of Surgery, Hankook Hospital, Mokpo, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea.
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Zhao Y, Feng J, Liang H, Jiang K, Zhou L, Zhao Z, Ji H, Tang Z, Dai R. The future of robotic pancreaticoduodenal surgery: a bibliometric analysis. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:1943-1954. [PMID: 37380938 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01658-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) has garnered significant research attention in the last decade. However, no bibliometric studies have been conducted on this field yet. Therefore, the aim of this study is to provide an up-to-date analysis of the current state of research, as well as future trends and hotspots in RPD, through a bibliometric analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a thorough search of all literature related to RPD in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). We then analyzed this literature for a variety of factors, including authorship, country of origin, institutional affiliations, and keywords. To visualize our findings, we utilized Citespace 6.1.R3, which enabled us to create network visualization maps, perform cluster analysis, and extract burst words. RESULTS A total of 264 articles were retrieved. Zureikat is the author with the largest contribution in this field, and Surgical Endoscopy and Other International Techniques is the journal with the largest number of papers in this field. The United States is the core research country in this field. The University of Pittsburgh is the most productive institution. According to the data, outcome, pancreas fistula, definition, risk factor, stay, survival, learning curve and experience are recognized as research hotspots in this field. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first bibliometric study in the field of RPD. Our data will help us better understand the development trend of the field, and determine research hotspots and research directions. The research results provide practical information for other scholars to understand key directions and cutting-edge information.
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- Yiwen Zhao
- College of Clinical Medicine Southwest, Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China
- General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270, Rongdu Rd, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Clinical Medicine Southwest, Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China
- General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270, Rongdu Rd, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
- General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270, Rongdu Rd, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
- General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270, Rongdu Rd, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Clinical Medicine Southwest, Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China
- General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270, Rongdu Rd, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
- General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270, Rongdu Rd, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Clinical Medicine Southwest, Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China
- General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270, Rongdu Rd, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Clinical Medicine Southwest, Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China
- General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270, Rongdu Rd, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Clinical Medicine Southwest, Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China.
- College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China.
- General Surgery Center, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, No. 270, Rongdu Rd, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610083, Sichuan Province, China.
- Pancreatic Injury and Repair Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China.
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Perri G, van Hilst J, Li S, Besselink MG, Hogg ME, Marchegiani G. Teaching modern pancreatic surgery: close relationship between centralization, innovation, and dissemination of care. BJS Open 2023; 7:zrad081. [PMID: 37698977 PMCID: PMC10496870 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrad081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic surgery is increasingly moving towards centralization in high-volume centres, supported by evidence on the volume-outcome relationship. At the same time, minimally invasive pancreatic surgery is becoming more and more established worldwide, and interest in new techniques, such as robotic pancreatoduodenectomy, is growing. Such recent innovations are reshaping modern pancreatic surgery, but they also represent new challenges for surgical training in its current form. METHODS This narrative review presents a chosen selection of literature, giving a picture of the current state of training in pancreatic surgery, together with the authors' own views, and in the context of centralization and innovation towards minimally invasive techniques. RESULTS Centralization of pancreatic surgery at high-volume centres, volume-outcome relationships, innovation through minimally invasive technologies, learning curves in both traditional and minimally invasive surgery, and standardized training paths are the different, but deeply interconnected, topics of this article. Proper training is essential to ensure quality of care, but innovation and centralization may represent challenges to overcome with new training models. CONCLUSION Innovations in pancreatic surgery are introduced with the aim of increasing the quality of care. However, their successful implementation is deeply dependent on dissemination and standardization of surgical training, adapted to fit in the changing landscape of modern pancreatic surgery.
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- Giampaolo Perri
- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location VU, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location VU, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of HPB Surgery, NorthShore Health System, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Khachfe HH, Nassour I, Hammad AY, Hodges JC, AlMasri S, Liu H, deSilva A, Kraftician J, Lee KK, Pitt HA, Zureikat AH, Paniccia A. Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Increased Adoption and Improved Outcomes: Is Laparoscopy Still Justified? Ann Surg 2023; 278:e563-e569. [PMID: 36000753 PMCID: PMC11186698 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the rate of postoperative 30-day complications between laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) and robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD). BACKGROUND Previous studies suggest that minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MI-PD)-either LPD or RPD-is noninferior to open pancreaticoduodenectomy in terms of operative outcomes. However, a direct comparison of the two minimally invasive approaches has not been rigorously performed. METHODS Patients who underwent MI-PD were abstracted from the 2014 to 2019 pancreas-targeted American College of Surgeons National Sample Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) dataset. Optimal outcome was defined as absence of postoperative mortality, serious complication, percutaneous drainage, reoperation, and prolonged length of stay (75th percentile, 11 days) with no readmission. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to compare optimal outcome of RPD and LPD. RESULTS A total of 1540 MI-PDs were identified between 2014 and 2019, of which 885 (57%) were RPD and 655 (43%) were LPD. The rate of RPD cases/year significantly increased from 2.4% to 8.4% ( P =0.008) from 2014 to 2019, while LPD remained unchanged. Similarly, the rate of optimal outcome for RPD increased during the study period from 48.2% to 57.8% ( P <0.001) but significantly decreased for LPD (53.5% to 44.9%, P <0.001). During 2018-2019, RPD outcomes surpassed LPD for any complication [odds ratio (OR)=0.58, P =0.004], serious complications (OR=0.61, P =0.011), and optimal outcome (OR=1.78, P =0.001). CONCLUSIONS RPD adoption increased compared with LPD and was associated with decreased overall complications, serious complications, and increased optimal outcome compared with LPD in 2018-2019.
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- Hussein H. Khachfe
- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Wolff Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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Huang XT, Wang XY, Xie JZ, Cai JP, Chen W, Chen LH, Yin XY. Learning curves of resection and reconstruction procedures in robotic-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy by a single surgeon: a retrospective cohort study of 160 consecutive cases. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf) 2023; 11:goad042. [PMID: 37502197 PMCID: PMC10371495 DOI: 10.1093/gastro/goad042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Background Robotic-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) has been routinely performed in a few of centers worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the perioperative outcomes and the learning curves of resection and reconstruction procedures in RPD by one single surgeon. Methods Consecutive patients undergoing RPD by a single surgeon at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou, China) between July 2016 and October 2022 were included. The perioperative outcomes and learning curves were retrospectively analysed by using cumulative sum (CUSUM) analyses. Results One-hundred and sixty patients were included. According to the CUSUM curve, the times of resection and reconstruction procedures were shortened significantly after 30 cases (median, 284 vs 195 min; P < 0.001) and 45 cases (median, 138 vs 120 min; P < 0.001), respectively. The estimated intraoperative blood loss (median, 100 vs 50 mL; P < 0.001) and the incidence of clinically relevant post-operative pancreatic fistula (29.2% vs 12.5%; P = 0.035) decreased significantly after 20 and 120 cases, respectively. There were no significant differences in the total number of lymph nodes examined, post-operative major complications, or post-operative length-of-stay between the two groups. Conclusions Optimization of the resection procedure and the acquisition of visual feedback facilitated the performance of RPD. RPD was a safe and feasible procedure in the selected patients.
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- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Corresponding author. Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Rd, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P. R. China.
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Schleimer LE, Chabot JA, Kluger MD. Innovation in the Surgical Management of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms: Same Operations, Narrower Indications, and an Individualized Approach to Decision-Making. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2023; 33:655-677. [PMID: 37245941 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Historically, the management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCN) has been operative. Early intervention for premalignant lesions, including intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) and mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCN), offers an opportunity to prevent pancreatic cancer-with potential decrement to patients' short-term and long-term health. The operations performed have remained fundamentally the same, with most patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy or distal pancreatectomy using oncologic principles. The role of parenchymal-sparing resection and total pancreatectomy remains controversial. We review innovations in the surgical management of PCN, focusing on the evolution of evidence-based guidelines, short-term and long-term outcomes, and individualized risk-benefit assessment.
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- Lauren E Schleimer
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 177 Fort Washington Avenue, 8 Garden South, New York, NY 10032, USA. https://twitter.com/lschleim
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- Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Herbert Irving Pavilion, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 819, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Herbert Irving Pavilion, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 823, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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Li J, Qian L, Shi Y, Shen B, Peng C. Short-term outcomes between robot-assisted and open pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients with high body mass index: A propensity score matched study. Cancer Med 2023; 12:15141-15148. [PMID: 37255405 PMCID: PMC10417296 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND High body mass index was considered as a risk factor for minimally invasive surgery. The short-term outcomes of robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) remain controversial. This study aims to investigate the feasibility and advantage of RPD in patients with high body mass index compared to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). METHODS Clinical data of 304 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy from January 2016 to December 2019 in Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine was collected. Patients with BMI >25 kg/m2 were included and divided into RPD and OPD group. After PSM at a 1:1 ratio, 75 patients of OPD and 75 patients of RPD were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS The RPD group showed advantages in the estimated blood loss (EBL) (323.3 mL vs. 480.7 mL, p = 0.010), the postoperative abdominal infection rate (24% vs. 44%, p = 0.010), the incidence of Clavien-Dindo III-V complications (14.7% vs. 28.0%, p = 0.042) over OPD group. CONCLUSION RPD shows advantages in less EBL, lower incidence rate of Clavien-Dindo III-V complications over OPD in overweight and obese patients. RPD was confirmed as a safe and feasible surgical approach for overweight or obsess patients.
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- Jingfeng Li
- Department of General SurgeryPancreatic Disease CenterRuijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- Research Institute of Pancreatic DiseasesShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes (Shanghai)ShanghaiChina
- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of General SurgeryPancreatic Disease CenterRuijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- Research Institute of Pancreatic DiseasesShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes (Shanghai)ShanghaiChina
- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of General SurgeryPancreatic Disease CenterRuijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- Research Institute of Pancreatic DiseasesShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes (Shanghai)ShanghaiChina
- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of General SurgeryPancreatic Disease CenterRuijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- Research Institute of Pancreatic DiseasesShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes (Shanghai)ShanghaiChina
- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of General SurgeryPancreatic Disease CenterRuijin HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- Research Institute of Pancreatic DiseasesShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes (Shanghai)ShanghaiChina
- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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Morelli L, Furbetta N, Palmeri M, Guadagni S, Di Franco G, Gianardi D, Cervelli R, Lorenzoni V, Comandatore A, Carpenito C, Di Candio G, Cuschieri A. Initial 50 consecutive full-robotic pancreatoduodenectomies without conversion by a single surgeon: a learning curve analysis from a tertiary referral high-volume center. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:3531-3539. [PMID: 36596929 PMCID: PMC9810244 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09784-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several studies report on a learning curve for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (R-PD) ranging between 20 and 80 operations, with conversion rates varying between 1.1 and 35%. However, as these publications mostly refer to initial robotic experiences and do not take into account the previous surgical background in pancreatic surgery (PS) and in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), the center's volume, as well as the platform used, we aimed to perform a surgical outcomes analysis with a particular view to these aspects. METHODS Intraoperative and perioperative outcomes of the first 50 consecutive R-PD performed with the da Vinci Xi by the same surgeon, within a tertiary referral high-volume center, between January 2018 and March 2022, were analyzed. The surgeon was previously experienced in both PS and RAS. Shewhart control chart and cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis were used to evaluate the learning curve of R-PD. RESULTS All the operations were performed with a full-robotic technique, without any conversion to open surgery. Twenty of 50 patients (40%) had a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2, while 24/50 (48%) had undergone previous abdominal surgery. Mean console time was 276.30 ± 31.16 min. The median post-operative length of hospital stay was 10 days, while 20/50 (40%) patients were discharged within post-operative day 8. Six patients (12%) had major complications (Clavien-Dindo grade 3 or above). There was no 30-day mortality. Shewhart control chart and CUSUM analysis did not show a significant learning curve during the study period. CONCLUSIONS An extensive prior experience in both PS and RAS, within a tertiary referral high-volume center with availability of the da Vinci Xi platform, can significantly flatten the learning curve and, therefore, enable safe performance of challenging operations, i.e., pancreatoduodenectomies with a minimally invasive approach, with very low risk of conversion to open surgery, even in the first 50 operations.
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- Luca Morelli
- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy
- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- EndoCAS (Center for Computer Assisted Surgery), University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy
- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy
- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy.
- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy
- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy
- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Division, Imaging Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy
- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy
- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125, Pisa, Italy
- Multidisciplinary Center of Robotic Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Institute for Medical Science and Technology, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, UK
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Zhang XP, Xu S, Gao YX, Zhao ZM, Zhao GD, Hu MG, Tan XL, Lau WY, Liu R. Early and late recurrence patterns of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a multicenter study. Int J Surg 2023; 109:785-793. [PMID: 36999776 PMCID: PMC10389603 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Survival after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains poor because of high incidences of recurrence. The risk factors, patterns, and long-term prognosis in patients with early recurrence and late recurrence (ER and LR) for PDAC after PD were studied. METHODS Data from patients who underwent PD for PDAC were analyzed. Recurrence was divided into ER (ER ≤1 years) and LR (LR >1 years) using the time to recurrence after surgery. Characteristics and patterns of initial recurrence, and postrecurrence survival (PRS) were compared between patients with ER and LR. RESULTS Among the 634 patients, 281 (44.3%) and 249 (39.3%) patients developed ER and LR, respectively. In the multivariate analysis, preoperative CA19-9 levels, resection margin status, and tumor differentiation were significantly associated with both ER and LR, while lymph node metastasis and perineal invasion were associated with LR. Patients with ER, when compared with patients with LR, showed a significantly higher proportion of liver-only recurrence ( P <0.05), and worse median PRS (5.2 vs. 9.3 months, P <0.001). Lung-only recurrence had a significantly longer PRS when compared with liver-only recurrence ( P <0.001). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that ER and irregular postoperative recurrence surveillance were independently associated with a worse prognosis ( P <0.001). CONCLUSION The risk factors for ER and LR after PD are different for PDAC patients. Patients who developed ER had worse PRS than those who developed LR. Patients with lung-only recurrence had a significantly better prognosis than those with other recurrent sites.
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- Xiu-Ping Zhang
- Medical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan
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- Medical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Medical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Medical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Medical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Medical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Medical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
- Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Medical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
- Department of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan
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Zhang XP, Xu S, Zhao ZM, Liu Q, Zhao GD, Hu MG, Tan XL, Liu R. Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Analysis of surgical outcomes and long-term prognosis in a high-volume center. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2023; 22:140-146. [PMID: 36171169 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2022.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) has been reported to be safe and feasible for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) of the pancreatic head. This study aimed to analyze the surgical outcomes and risk factors for poor long-term prognosis of these patients. METHODS Data from patients who underwent RPD for PDAC of pancreatic head were retrospectively analyzed. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to seek the independent prognostic factors for overall survival (OS), and an online nomogram calculator was developed based on the independent prognostic factors. RESULTS Of the 273 patients who met the inclusion criteria, the median operative time was 280.0 minutes, the estimated blood loss was 100.0 mL, the median OS was 23.6 months, and the median recurrence-free survival (RFS) was 14.4 months. Multivariate analysis showed that preoperative carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) [hazard ratio (HR) = 2.607, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.560-4.354, P < 0.001], lymph node metastasis (HR = 1.429, 95% CI: 1.005-2.034, P = 0.047), tumor moderately (HR = 3.190, 95% CI: 1.813-5.614, P < 0.001) or poorly differentiated (HR = 5.114, 95% CI: 2.839-9.212, P < 0.001), and Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III (HR = 1.657, 95% CI: 1.079-2.546, P = 0.021) were independent prognostic factors for OS. The concordance index (C-index) of the nomogram constructed based on the above four independent prognostic factors was 0.685 (95% CI: 0.640-0.729), which was significantly higher than that of the AJCC staging (8th edition): 0.541 (95% CI: 0.493-0.589) (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This large-scale study indicated that RPD was feasible for PDAC of pancreatic head. Preoperative CA19-9, lymph node metastasis, tumor poorly differentiated, and Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III were independent prognostic factors for OS. The online nomogram calculator could predict the OS of these patients in a simple and convenient manner.
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- Xiu-Ping Zhang
- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China; Department of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
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Napoli N, Cacace C, Kauffmann EF, Jones L, Ginesini M, Gianfaldoni C, Salamone A, Asta F, Ripolli A, Di Dato A, Busch OR, Cappelle ML, Chao YJ, de Wilde RF, Hackert T, Jang JY, Koerkamp BG, Kwon W, Lips D, Luyer MDP, Nickel F, Saint-Marc O, Shan YS, Shen B, Vistoli F, Besselink MG, Hilal MA, Boggi U. The PD-ROBOSCORE: A difficulty score for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy. Surgery 2023; 173:1438-1446. [PMID: 36973127 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Difficulty scoring systems are important for the safe, stepwise implementation of new procedures. We designed a retrospective observational study for building a difficulty score for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy. METHODS The difficulty score (PD-ROBOSCORE) aims at predicting severe postoperative complications after robotic pancreatoduodenectomy. The PD-ROBOSCORE was developed in a training cohort of 198 robotic pancreatoduodenectomies and was validated in an international multicenter cohort of 686 robotic pancreatoduodenectomies. Finally, all centers tested the model during the early learning curve (n = 300). Growing difficulty levels (low, intermediate, high) were defined using cut-off values set at the 33rd and 66th percentile (NCT04662346). RESULTS Factors included in the final multivariate model were a body mass index of ≥25 kg/m2 for males and ≥30 kg/m2 for females (odds ratio:2.39; P < .0001), borderline resectable tumor (odd ratio:1.98; P < .0001), uncinate process tumor (odds ratio:1.69; P < .0001), pancreatic duct size <4 mm (odds ratio:1.59; P < .0001), American Society of Anesthesiologists class ≥3 (odds ratio:1.59; P < .0001), and hepatic artery originating from the superior mesenteric artery (odds ratio:1.43; P < .0001). In the training cohort, the absolute score value (odds ratio = 1.13; P = .0089) and difficulty groups (odds ratio = 2.35; P = .041) predicted severe postoperative complications. In the multicenter validation cohort, the absolute score value predicted severe postoperative complications (odds ratio = 1.16, P < .001), whereas the difficulty groups did not (odds ratio = 1.94, P = .082). In the learning curve cohort, both absolute score value (odds ratio:1.078, P = .04) and difficulty groups (odds ratio: 2.25, P = .017) predicted severe postoperative complications. Across all cohorts, a PD-ROBOSCORE of ≥12.51 doubled the risk of severe postoperative complications. The PD-ROBOSCORE score also predicted operative time, estimated blood loss, and vein resection. The PD-ROBOSCORE predicted postoperative pancreatic fistula, delayed gastric emptying, postpancreatectomy hemorrhage, and postoperative mortality in the learning curve cohort. CONCLUSION The PD-ROBOSCORE predicts severe postoperative complications after robotic pancreatoduodenectomy. The score is readily available via www.pancreascalculator.com.
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- Niccolò Napoli
- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy; Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Regional D'Orleans, Orléans, France
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy.
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The influence of procedural volume on short-term outcomes for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy-a cohort study and a learning curve analysis. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-09941-8. [PMID: 36890417 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-09941-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND An increasing number of robotic pancreatoduodenectomies (RPD) are reported, however, questions remain on the number of procedures needed for gaining technical proficiency in RPD. Therefore, we aimed to assess the influence of procedure volume on short-term RPD outcomes and assess the learning curve effect. METHODS A retrospective review of consecutive RPD cases was undertaken. Non-adjusted cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis was performed to identify the procedure volume threshold, following which before-threshold and after-threshold outcomes were compared. RESULTS Since May 2017, 60 patients had undergone an RPD at our institution. The median operative time was 360 min (IQR 302.25-442 min). CUSUM analysis of operative time identified 21 cases as proficiency threshold, indicated by curve inflexion. Median operative time was significantly shorter after the threshold of 21 cases (470 vs 320 min, p < 0.001). No significant difference was found between before- and after-threshold groups in major Clavien-Dindo complications (23.8 vs 25.6%, p = 0.876). CONCLUSIONS A decrease in operative time after 21 RPD cases suggests a threshold of technical proficiency potentially associated with an initial adjustment to new instrumentation, port placement and standardisation of operative step sequence. RPD can be safely performed by surgeons with prior laparoscopic surgery experience.
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Ielpo B, Anselmo A, Masuda Y, Xuan MYH, Burdio F, De Blasi V, Sanchez-Velazquez P, Giuliani A, Azagra JS, Viola GM, Podda M, Pellino G, Rosso E. Superior Mesenteric Artery First Approach for Minimally Invasive Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Step-By-Step Surgical Technique Video. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:1500-1503. [PMID: 36335270 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-12743-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In the past decade, minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy has been gaining interest. However, minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy remains technically challenging and is associated with a steep learning curve. Additionally, the operating surgeon should be cognizant of replicating the same oncological steps as observed in the typical open approach. In view of this, there exist various maneuvers that are designed to achieve negative margins and a safer mesopancreatic dissection. One of these techniques is the superior mesenteric artery first approach, which is garnering interest among pancreatic surgeons. MATERIAL AND METHODS According to existing literature, there are several superior mesenteric artery dissections approaches. We describes 5 different minimally invasive approaches. RESULTS This multimedia manuscript provide, for the first time in literature, a comprehensive step-by-step overview of the superior mesenteric artery first approach for minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy by a team of expert surgeons from various international institutions. CONCLUSIONS Through the tips and indications presented in this article, we aim to guide the choice of this approach according to tumor location, type of minimally invasive approach and the operating surgeon's experience and increase familiarity with such a complex procedure.
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- Benedetto Ielpo
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Hospital del Mar. Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
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- HPB and Transplant Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Hospital del Mar. Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Service de Chirurgie Générale et Mini-Invasive ( Lapariscopie et Robotique), Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Hospital del Mar. Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, San Carlo Hospital, Potenza, Italy
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- Service de Chirurgie Générale et Mini-Invasive ( Lapariscopie et Robotique), Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università Degli Studi Della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Service de Chirurgie Générale et Mini-Invasive ( Lapariscopie et Robotique), Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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Kauffmann EF, Napoli N, Ginesini M, Gianfaldoni C, Asta F, Salamone A, Ripolli A, Di Dato A, Vistoli F, Amorese G, Boggi U. Tips and tricks for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy with superior mesenteric/portal vein resection and reconstruction. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:3233-3245. [PMID: 36624216 PMCID: PMC10082118 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09860-0] [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: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Open pancreatoduodenectomy with vein resection (OPD-VR) is now standard of care in patients who responded to neoadjuvant therapies. Feasibility of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) with vein resection (RPD-VR) was shown, but no study provided a detailed description of the technical challenges associated with this formidable operation. Herein, we describe the trips and tricks for technically successful RPD-VR. METHODS The vascular techniques used in RPD-VR were borrowed from OPD-VR, as well as from our experience with robotic transplantation of both kidney and pancreas. Vein resection was classified into 4 types according to the international study group of pancreatic surgery. Each type of vein resection was described in detail and shown in a video. RESULTS Between October 2008 and November 2021, a total of 783 pancreatoduodenectomies were performed, including 233 OPDs-VR (29.7%). RPD was performed in 256 patients (32.6%), and RPDs-VR in 36 patients (4.5% of all pancreatoduodenectomies; 15.4% of all pancreatoduodenectomies with vein resection; 14.0% of all RPDs). In RPD-VR vein resections were: 4 type 1 (11.1%), 10 type 2 (27.8%), 12 type 3 (33.3%) and 10 type 4 (27.8%). Vascular patches used in type 2 resections were made of peritoneum (n = 8), greater saphenous vein (n = 1), and deceased donor aorta (n = 1). Interposition grafts used in type 4 resections were internal left jugular vein (n = 8), venous graft from deceased donor (n = 1) and spiral saphenous vein graft (n = 1). There was one conversion to open surgery (2.8%). Ninety-day mortality was 8.3%. There was one (2.8%) partial vein thrombosis, treated with heparin infusion. CONCLUSIONS We have reported 36 technically successful RPDs-VR. We hope that the tips and tricks provided herein can contribute to safer implementation of RPD-VR. Based on our experience, and according to data from the literature, we strongly advise that RPD-VR is performed by expert surgeons at high volume centers.
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- Emanuele F Kauffmann
- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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Levi Sandri GB, Abu Hilal M, Dokmak S, Edwin B, Hackert T, Keck T, Khatkov I, Besselink MG, Boggi U. Figures do matter: A literature review of 4587 robotic pancreatic resections and their implications on training. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2023; 30:21-35. [PMID: 35751504 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of robotic assistance in minimally invasive pancreatic resection is quickly growing. METHODS We present a systematic review of the literature regarding all types of robotic pancreatic resection (RPR). Our aim is to show for which procedures there is enough experience to permit safe training and provide an estimation of how many centers could serve as teaching institutions. RESULTS Sixty-four studies reporting on 4587 RPRs were analyzed. A total of 2598 pancreatoduodenectomies (PD) were reported by 28 centers from Europe (6/28; 21.4%), the Americas (11/28; 39.3%), and Asia (11/28; 39.3%). Six studies reported >100 robot PD (1694/2598; 65.2%). A total of 1618 distal pancreatectomies (DP) were reported by 29 centers from Europe (10/29; 34.5%), the Americas (10/29; 34.5%), and Asia (9/29; 31%). Five studies reported >100 robotic DP (748/1618; 46.2%). A total of 154 central pancreatectomies were reported by six centers from Europe (1/6; 16.7%), the Americas (2/6; 33.3%), and Asia (3/6; 50%). Only 49 total pancreatectomies were reported. Finally, 168 enucleations were reported in seven studies (with a mean of 15.4 cases per study). A single center reported on 60 enucleations (35.7%). Results of each type of robotic procedure are also presented. CONCLUSIONS Experience with RPR is still quite limited. Despite high case volume not being sufficient to warrant optimal training opportunities, it is certainly a key component of every successful training program and is a major criterion for fellowship accreditation. From this review, it appears that only PD and DP can currently be taught at few institutions worldwide.
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza - Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, DMU DIGEST, AP-HP, Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy, France
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- The Intervention Centre and Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Translational Research and New Surgical and Medical Technologies, Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Impact of the transection plan on postoperative pancreatic fistulas occurring after robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy for nonmalignant pancreatic neoplasms. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:309-318. [PMID: 35941312 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09489-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the main complication of distal pancreatectomy (DP) and affects the prognosis of patients. The impact of several clinical factors mentioned in recent studies on POPF remains controversial. This study aimed to investigate the impact of a remnant pancreas and other perioperative factors on POPFs occurring after robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy (RDP) for nonmalignant pancreatic neoplasms. METHODS A total of 197 patients who received robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy (RDP) for nonmalignant pancreatic neoplasms at the Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine from January 2018 to December 2020 were included in this retrospective study. According to the intraoperative transection plan, patients were divided into an RDP body group and an RDP tail group. Clinical and pathological features and perioperative factors affecting POPF were analyzed and compared between the two groups. RESULTS The results showed that a transection plan involving the tail of the pancreas (OR = 2.133, 95% CI 1.109-4.103, p = 0.023) and spleen preservation (OR = 2.588, 95% CI 1.435-4.665, p = 0.001) independently increased the incidence of POPF in patients with nonmalignant pancreatic neoplasms treated by RDP. A transection plan involving the tail of the pancreas was also an independent risk factor (OR = 3.464, 95% CI 1.270-9.450, p = 0.015) for grade B/C POPF. Length of remnant pancreas > 6.23 cm was an independent risk factor for POPF (OR = 3.116, 95% CI 1.364-7.121, p = 0.007). Length of remnant pancreas > 9.82 cm was an independent risk factor for grade B/C POPF (OR = 3.340, 95% CI 1.386-8.051, p = 0.007). CONCLUSION This retrospective study suggests that a transection plan involving the tail of the pancreas is an independent risk factor for POPF in patients with nonmalignant neoplasms treated by RDP. We also propose that the postoperative length of the remnant pancreas evaluated by computed tomography scans can be used to identify patients with a high risk of POPF in order to optimize the individualized strategy.
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Minimally invasive approaches increase postoperative complications in obese patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy during the initial development period: a propensity score matching study. Surg Endosc 2022; 37:2770-2780. [PMID: 36477639 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09773-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity increases surgical risks in various abdominal surgeries and its impact on open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) and minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD) remains unknown. This study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes of OPD and MIPD in obese and non-obese patients by propensity score matching (PSM) analysis during the implementation of MIPD. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all pancreaticoduodenectomies from December 2014 to May 2021. Obesity was defined as body mass index > 25 kg/m2 according to World Health Organization International Obesity Task Force. PSM was used to minimize the selection bias of MIPD. RESULTS Among 462 pancreaticoduodenectomies (339 OPDs, 123 MIPDs), there were 313 patients in the non-obese group (MIPD: 78, OPD: 235) and 149 patients in the obese group (MIPD: 45, OPD: 104). After PSM, there were 70 MIPD/106 OPD patients in the non-obese group and 38 MIPD/54 OPD patients in the obese group. The obese MIPD patients had more fluid collection (36.8% vs 9.8%, p = 0.002), a higher Clavien-Dindo (CD) grade (p = 0.007), more major complications (42.1% vs 14.8%, p = 0.004), and longer operative times (306 min vs 264 min, p < 0.001) than the obese OPD patients. The non-obese MIPD patients had lower CD grades (p = 0.02), longer operative times (294 vs 264 min, p < 0.001), and less blood loss (100 mL vs 200 mL) than the non-obese OPD patients. MIPD was a strong predictor of major complication (CD ≥ 3) in obese patients (odds ratio 3.11, 95% CI: 1.40-6.95, p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive approaches deteriorate the CD grade, fluid collection, and major complications in obese patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy during the initial development period. Non-obese patients may benefit from MIPD over OPD in terms of less blood loss and lower CD grades. The impact of BMI on MIPD should be considered when assessing the surgical risks.
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Chen H, Wang W, Zou S, Wang X, Ying X, Cheng D, Weng Y, Deng X, Shen B. Serum lipase on postoperative day one is a strong predictor of clinically relevant pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy: A retrospective cohort. Pancreatology 2022; 22:810-816. [PMID: 35717304 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2022.06.001] [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: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Increased postoperative serum amylase has been recently reported to be associated with increased postoperative morbidity, but studies on postoperative serum lipase are limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of postoperative serum lipase in predicting clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). METHOD A retrospective analysis was performed on 212 patients who underwent PD from September 2018 and March 2021, focusing on the association between postoperative day (POD) 1 serum lipase and CR-POPF. RESULTS Overall, 108 (50.9%) patients had elevated serum lipase levels (>68 U/L) on POD 1. Patients with elevated serum lipase exhibited a significantly higher incidence of CR-POPF (37.0% vs. 6.7%, p < 0.001). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses showed improved diagnostic accuracy for POD 1 serum lipase compared with POD 1 serum amylase in predicting CR-POPF (AUC: 0.801 vs. 0.745, p = 0.029). Elevated serum lipase on POD 1 and elevated serum CRP on POD 3 were identified as independent predictors of CR-POPF. A simple early postoperative model, consisting of POD 1 serum lipase levels and POD 3 serum CRP levels, showed good discrimination (AUC 0.76, 95% CI 0.69-0.83) to identify the onset of CR-POPF. CONCLUSION Serum lipase on POD 1 outperformed serum amylase on POD 1 in predicting CR-POPF after PD. The combination of POD 1 serum lipase and POD 3 serum CRP provides a reliable predicting model for CR-POPF.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Robotic parenchymal-sparing pancreatectomy and pancreas-sparing duodenectomy avoid pancreaticoduodenectomy for benign and low-grade malignant tumours. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:3843-3850. [PMID: 35980486 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02633-2] [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: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parenchymal-sparing pancreatectomy (PSP) or pancreas-sparing duodenectomy (PSD) is an alternative method for patients with benign or low-grade malignant tumours at the pancreatic head or duodenum. It avoids traumatic pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) with pancreatic function preservation and improves quality of life. However, few studies have reported on robotic PSP (RPSP) or robotic PSD (RPSD). METHODS A retrospective analysis of 17 patients with benign and low-grade malignant pancreatic head and duodenal tumours who underwent RPSP or RPSD from January 2018 to February 2022 was conducted. The demographic, perioperative, and postoperative data of all patients were collected and analysed. RESULTS The operations were successful for all seventeen patients without conversion, including 10 cases of RPSP and 7 cases of RPSD. For RPSP, eight patients underwent pancreatic enucleation, and two patients underwent uncinate process resection. For RPSD, five patients underwent local duodenectomy, and two patients underwent segmental duodenectomy, with five simultaneous jejunostomies and two distal gastrectomies. The median OT and EBL were 135 min and 50 mL for RPSP and 220 min and 100 mL for RPSD, respectively. The median LOS was 8 days for RPSP and 19 days for RPSD. The main postoperative complications for RPSP included POPF (grade B, 6 cases), DGE (grade B, 1 case), PPH (1 case), and intra-abdominal infection (1 case). The main postoperative complications for RPSD included DGE (grade B, 1 case, grade C, 3 cases), postoperative haemorrhage (1 case), intra-abdominal infection (1 case), and duodenal fistula (1 case). One patient underwent interventional drain placement after RPSP because of POPF. CONCLUSION RPSP or RPSD is feasible for highly selected patients with benign and low-grade malignant pancreatic head and duodenal tumours, avoiding potential pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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Weng Y, Shen Z, Gemenetzis G, Jin J, Chen H, Deng X, Peng C, Shen B. Oncological outcomes of robotic pancreatectomy in patients with pancreatic cancer who receive adjuvant chemotherapy: A propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2022; 104:106801. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Zhai R, Liu H, Wang J, Shan L, Luo M, Yao F. Extensive open lobectomy experience is not a prerequisite for learning uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery lobectomy. J Surg Oncol 2022; 126:1104-1113. [PMID: 35830284 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27013] [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: 02/05/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (U-VATS) lobectomy has been increasingly adopted to manage early stage lung cancer. However, little information is available on whether this technique can be taught to surgeons inexperienced in open lobectomy. This study aimed to investigate the learning curve for U-VATS lobectomy performed by a single surgeon with limited open lobectomy experience. METHODS From July 2018 to September 2020, 103 patients received U-VATS lobectomy for lung cancer by a single surgeon. The learning curve was assessed using three statistical methods: the moving average analysis, cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis, and risk-adjusted CUSUM (RA-CUSUM) analysis. RESULTS The moving average analysis showed a continuous decrease in operative time throughout the study period. The CUSUM analysis demonstrated three well-differentiated learning phases: Phase 1 (the initial 34 cases) representing the initial learning, Phase 2 (the middle 33 cases) representing the improvement of competence, and Phase 3 (the final 36 cases) representing technical proficiency. RA-CUSUM analysis revealed that the maximized cumulative surgical failure, defined as the maximum cumulative difference between the observed and predicted surgical failures, was found in the 61st case. CONCLUSIONS U-VATS lobectomy is feasible for surgeons with limited open lobectomy experience. Multidimensional statistical analyses suggested that 61-67 cases were required to gain technical proficiency and ensure acceptable surgical outcomes.
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- Rong Zhai
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Zou S, Wang X, Chen H, Lin J, Wen C, Zhan Q, Chen H, Lu X, Deng X, Shen B. Postoperative hyperprogression disease of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma after curative resection: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:649. [PMID: 35698045 PMCID: PMC9190100 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09719-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Prognosis for patients recurred rapidly after resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) was extremely poor. We proposed the concept of postoperative hyper-progression disease (PO-HPD) to define recurrence within 2 months after surgery, explored the role of surgery for postoperative HPD patients and determined the predictive preoperative risk factors and genomic features of PO-HPD. METHODS 976 patients undergoing curative resection of PDAC were enrolled. Survival data of 1733 stage IV patients from the US Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results database was also collected. Patients relapsed were grouped into 3 groups regarding of the recurrence time (within 2 months were PO-HPD, within 2 to 12 months were early recurrence (ER) and within > 12 months were late recurrence (LR)). Risk factors for PO-HPD were explored with logistic regression models. Genomic features of 113 patients were investigated using next-generation sequencing-based gene panel testing. RESULTS 718 of 976 cases relapsed, 101were PO-HPD, 418 were ER and 199 were LR. Total survival of PO-HPD was 12.5 months, shorter than that of ER (16.7 months) and LR (35.1 months), and verged on that of stage IV patients (10.6 months). Preoperative risk factors for PO-HPD included red blood cell count < 3.94*10^12/L, CA19-9 ≥ 288.6 U/mL, CA125 ≥ 22.3 U/mL and tumor size≥3.45 cm. Mutations of CEBPA, ATR and JAK1 were only identified in PO-HPD and they owned lower level of CN gain compared to others. CONCLUSIONS Prognosis of PO-HPD was extremely poor and the role of surgery for PO-HPD should be prudently assessed.
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- Siyi Zou
- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China.
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China.
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No.197, Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China.
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Jin J, Yin SM, Weng Y, Chen M, Shi Y, Ying X, Gemenetzis G, Qin K, Zhang J, Deng X, Peng C, Shen B. Robotic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy with vascular resection for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: surgical and oncological outcomes from pilot experience. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:1489-1497. [PMID: 35088144 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02364-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Venous resection and reconstruction (VR) is a feasible surgical technique to achieve optimal outcomes in selected patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who undergo open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). However, data regarding patient outcomes in patients who undergo VR in robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) are scarce. METHODS All patients with a diagnosis of PDAC who underwent upfront open or robotic pancreatoduodenectomy with VR in a high-volume institution for pancreatic surgery between 2011 and 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Perioperative and long-term outcomes were compared between the RPD and OPD cohorts. RESULTS A total of 84 patients were included in the final analysis, 14 patients underwent RPD with VR and 70 who had OPD with VR. Reconstructed venous patency, postoperative 30-day morbidity, and 90-day mortality were comparable; however, lymph node resection rates were lower in the RPC cohort (p = 0.029). No difference was identified in 3-year survival rates between the two groups (34.0% versus 25.7% respectively, p = 0.667). CONCLUSION RPD with VR is a feasible approach for patients with PDAC and venous invasion. Further studies are needed to assess long-term outcomes compared to the open approach.
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- Jiabin Jin
- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Sun H, Sun C, Zhang B, Ma K, Wu Z, Visser BC, Han B. Establishment and Application of a Novel Difficulty Scoring System for da Vinci Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy. Front Surg 2022; 9:916014. [PMID: 35722537 PMCID: PMC9200290 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.916014] [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: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundRobotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) technology is developing rapidly, but there is still a lack of a specific and objective difficulty evaluation system in the field of application and training of RPD surgery.MethodsThe clinical data of patients who underwent RPD in our hospital from November 2014 to October 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine the predictors of operation difficulty and convert into a scoring system.ResultsA total of 72 patients were enrolled in the group. According to the operation time (25%), intraoperative blood loss (25%), conversion to laparotomy, and major complications, the difficulty of operation was divided into low difficulty (0–2 points) and high difficulty (3–4 points). The multivariate logistic regression model included the thickness of mesenteric tissue (P1) (P = 0.035), the thickness of the abdominal wall (B1) (P = 0.017), and the preoperative albumin (P = 0.032), and the nomogram was established. AUC = 0.773 (0.645–0.901).ConclusionsThe RPD difficulty evaluation system based on the specific anatomical relationship between da Vinci’s laparoscopic robotic arm and tissues/organs in the operation area can be used as a predictive tool to evaluate the surgical difficulty of patients before operation and guide clinical practice.
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- Hongfa Sun
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Correspondence: Bing Han Brendan C. Visser
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Correspondence: Bing Han Brendan C. Visser
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Wu G, Luo Q, Bao Y, Wei Y, Lin C, Zhang N, Ling T, Chen K, Pan W, Wu L, Xie Y, Jin Q. The feasibility of using remote magnetic navigation system as the primary technological training tool for novice cardiac electrophysiology operators in the catheter ablation of left-sided accessory pathway. Cardiol J 2022; 30:VM/OJS/J/87161. [PMID: 35373327 PMCID: PMC10713225 DOI: 10.5603/cj.a2022.0015] [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: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND For novice operators, mastering catheter ablation of left-sided accessory pathway (LSAP) in a short duration of time without compromising efficacy and safety remains a challenge. In this study an attempt to shorten the learning curve by using robotics via a remote magnetic navigation (RMN) system was performed. METHODS Novice physician fellows without prior catheter ablation experience initiated their process of learning LSAP ablation using the Niobe™ RMN system. Their procedure parameters were recorded and compared with experienced operators using RMN and manual catheter navigation (MCN). RESULTS Novice operators quickly shortened the total procedure time after their first five procedures. In subsequent procedures, no significant difference in procedure time, fluoroscopy exposure or ablation time was observed between novice and experienced RMN operators. When compared to MCN operators, novice operators avoided excessive radiation exposure beginning with their first RMN procedure, while lower fluoroscopy doses were noted after five procedures. It was observed that procedure parameters did not differ significantly according to LSAP location. CONCLUSION The RMN system is a practical and easy to use tool for novice electrophysiology operators to quickly master LSAP ablation, without compromising efficacy or safety. Additionally, when compared to MCN it also protects the operators and patients from excessive radiation exposure during the procedure.
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- Guanhua Wu
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Glatz T, Brinkmann S, Thaher O, Driouch J, Bausch D. Robotische Pankreaschirurgie – Lernkurve und Etablierung. Zentralbl Chir 2022; 147:188-195. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1750-9779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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ZusammenfassungMinimalinvasive Resektionstechniken zur Behandlung verschiedener Pathologien des Pankreas sind potenziell vorteilhaft für die behandelten Patienten in Bezug auf Rekonvaleszenzzeit und
postoperative Morbidität, stellen jedoch eine besondere technische Herausforderung für den behandelnden Chirurgen dar. Der Einzug der robotischen Technik in die Viszeralchirurgie bietet eine
prinzipielle Möglichkeit zur weitreichenden Verbreitung minimalinvasiver Verfahren in der Pankreaschirurgie.Ziel dieser Arbeit war es, die Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten der robotischen Pankreaschirurgie in Deutschland zu überprüfen. Datengrundlage sind die Qualitätsberichte der Krankenhäuser der
Jahre 2015–2019 kombiniert mit einer selektiven Literaturrecherche.Die Anzahl der vorliegenden Qualitätsberichte reduzierte sich von 2015 bis 2019 von 1635 auf 1594. Im Median führten 96 Kliniken 11–20, 56 Kliniken 21–50 und 15 Kliniken mehr als 50
Pankreaskopfresektionen jährlich durch. Bei den Linksresektionen waren es 35 Kliniken mit 11–20, 14 Kliniken mit 21–50 und 2 Kliniken mit mehr als 50 Eingriffen. Unter Berücksichtigung aller
Kliniken, die 5 oder mehr Linksresektionen pro Jahr durchführen, wurden an nur 29 Kliniken minimalinvasive Verfahren eingesetzt. Der Anteil an laparoskopischen Linksresektionen über 50%
wurde an nur 7 Kliniken beschrieben.Nach Datenlage in der Literatur divergieren die Lernkurven für die robotische Pankreaslinks- und Pankreaskopfresektion. Während die Lernkurve für die robotische Pankreaslinksresektion nach
etwa 20 Eingriffen durchlaufen ist, hat die Lernkurve für die robotische Pankreaskopfresektion mehrere Plateaus, die etwa nach 30, 100 und 250 Eingriffen erreicht werden.Aufgrund der dezentralen Struktur der Pankreaschirurgie in Deutschland scheint ein flächendeckendes Angebot robotischer Verfahren aktuell in weiter Ferne. Insbesondere die Etablierung der
robotischen Pankreaskopfresektion wird zunächst Zentren mit entsprechend hoher Fallzahl vorbehalten bleiben.
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- Torben Glatz
- Chirurgische Klinik, Marien Hospital Herne – Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Herne, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Marien Hospital Herne – Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Herne, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Marien Hospital Herne – Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Herne, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Marien Hospital Herne – Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Herne, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Marien Hospital Herne – Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Herne, Deutschland
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Müller PC, Kuemmerli C, Cizmic A, Sinz S, Probst P, de Santibanes M, Shrikhande SV, Tschuor C, Loos M, Mehrabi A, Z’graggen K, Müller-Stich BP, Hackert T, Büchler MW, Nickel F. Learning Curves in Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Pancreatic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Proposal of a Standardization. ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN 2022; 3:e111. [PMID: 37600094 PMCID: PMC10431463 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Objective To depict and analyze learning curves for open, laparoscopic, and robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and distal pancreatectomy (DP). Background Formal training is recommended for safe introduction of pancreatic surgery but definitions of learning curves vary and have not been standardized. Methods A systematic search on PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL databases identified studies on learning curves in pancreatic surgery. Primary outcome was the number needed to reach the learning curve as defined by the included studies. Secondary outcomes included endpoints defining learning curves, methods of analysis (statistical/arbitrary), and classification of learning phases. Results Out of 1115 articles, 66 studies with 14,206 patients were included. Thirty-five studies (53%) based the learning curve analysis on statistical calculations. Most often used parameters to define learning curves were operative time (n = 51), blood loss (n = 17), and complications (n = 10). The number of procedures to surpass a first phase of learning curve was 30 (20-50) for open PD, 39 (11-60) for laparoscopic PD, 25 (8-100) for robotic PD (P = 0.521), 16 (3-17) for laparoscopic DP, and 15 (5-37) for robotic DP (P = 0.914). In a three-phase model, intraoperative parameters improved earlier (first to second phase: operating time -15%, blood loss -29%) whereas postoperative parameters improved later (second to third phase: complications -46%, postoperative pancreatic fistula -48%). Studies with higher sample sizes showed higher numbers of procedures needed to overcome the learning curve (rho = 0.64, P < 0.001). Conclusions This study summarizes learning curves for open-, laparoscopic-, and robotic pancreatic surgery with different definitions, analysis methods, and confounding factors. A standardized reporting of learning curves and definition of phases (competency, proficiency, mastery) is desirable and proposed.
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- P. C. Müller
- From the Department of Surgery, Clinic Beau-Site, Bern, Switzerland
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- Clarunis, University Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of GI and HPB Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Clinic Beau-Site, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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