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Marano L, Carbone L, Poto GE, Restaino V, Piccioni SA, Verre L, Roviello F, Marrelli D. Extended Lymphadenectomy for Gastric Cancer in the Neoadjuvant Era: Current Status, Clinical Implications and Contentious Issues. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:875-896. [PMID: 36661716 PMCID: PMC9858164 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30010067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Despite its decreasing incidence, gastric cancer remains an important global healthcare problem due to its overall high prevalence and high mortality rate. Since the MAGIC and FNLCC/FFCD trials, the neoadjuvant chemotherapy has been recommended throughout Europe in gastric cancer. Potential benefits of preoperative treatments include a higher rate of R0 resection achieved by downstaging the primary tumor, a likely effect on micrometastases and isolated tumor cells in the lymph nodes, and, as a result, improved cancer-related survival. Nevertheless, distortion of anatomical planes of dissection, interstitial fibrosis, and sclerotic tissue changes may increase surgical difficulty. The collection of at least twenty-five lymph nodes after neoadjuvant therapy would seem to ensure removal of undetectable node metastasis and reduce the likelihood of locoregional recurrence. It is not what you take but what you leave behind that defines survival. Therefore, para-aortic lymph node dissection is safe and effective after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, in both therapeutic and prophylactic settings. In this review, the efficacy of adequate lymph node dissection, also in a neoadjuvant setting, has been investigated in the key studies conducted to date on the topic.
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- Unit of Surgical Oncology, Department of Medicine Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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Levy J, Gupta V, Amirazodi E, Allen-Ayodabo C, Jivraj N, Jeong Y, Davis LE, Mahar AL, De Mestral C, Saarela O, Coburn NG. Textbook Outcome and Survival in Patients With Gastric Cancer: An Analysis of the Population Registry of Esophageal and Stomach Tumours in Ontario (PRESTO). Ann Surg 2022; 275:140-148. [PMID: 32149825 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the association between Textbook Outcome (TO)-a new composite quality measurement-and long-term survival in gastric cancer surgery. BACKGROUND Single-quality indicators do not sufficiently reflect the complex and multifaceted nature of perioperative care in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma. METHODS All patients undergoing gastrectomy for nonmetastatic gastric adenocarcinoma registered in the Population Registry of Esophageal and Stomach Tumours of Ontario (PRESTO) between 2004 and 2015 were included. TO was defined according to negative margins; >15 lymph nodes sampled; no severe complications; no re-interventions; no unplanned ICU admission; length of stay ≤21 days; no 30-day readmission; and no 30-day mortality. Three-year survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. A marginal multivariable Cox proportional-hazards model was used to estimate the association between achieving TO metrics and long-term survival. E-value methodology was used to assess for risk of residual confounding. RESULTS Of the 1836 patients included in this study, 402 (22%) achieved all TO metrics. TO patients had a higher 3-year survival rate compared to non-TO patients (75% vs 55%, log-rank P < 0.001). After adjustments for covariates and clustering within hospitals, TO was associated with a 41% reduction in mortality (adjusted hazards ratio 0.59, 95% confidence interval 0.48, 0.72, P < 0.001). These results were robust to potential residual confounding. CONCLUSIONS Achieving TO is strongly associated with improved long-term survival in gastric cancer patients and merits further focus in surgical quality improvement efforts.
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- Jordan Levy
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery and Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery and Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery and Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery and Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery and Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Morgant S, Artru P, Oudjit A, Lourenco N, Pasquer A, Walter T, Gornet JM, Rouquette A, Brezault C, Coriat R. Endoscopic ultrasound efficacy in staging gastric linitis plastica lesion: a retrospective multicentric French study. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:50. [PMID: 33553343 PMCID: PMC7859799 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-3474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a key imaging technique in gastric cancer (GC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of EUS in the staging of parietal and lymph node involvement in linitis plastica (LP) compared to "classical" GC. METHODS A retrospective multicentric French study was conducted on patients with no metastatic LP and operated by gastrectomy. A 2/1 matching based on pTNM stage and center was performed with GC. RESULTS Forty-three patients were included, sixteen patients in the LP group and 27 in the control group. Sensitivity and specificity of EUS for diagnosis of T3-T4 parietal invasion were 77% and 100% respectively in the LP group and 89% and 56% respectively in the control group. Sensitivity and specificity of EUS for diagnosis of lymph node involvement were 73% and 80%, respectively in the LP group and 88% and 50%, respectively in the control group. Patients from LP group had significantly more advanced histological lesion, and frequent undiagnosed peritoneal carcinomatosis. CONCLUSIONS This study evaluated for the first time in a European population, the preoperative EUS performance in LP. Our study identified a similar sensitivity and specificity of the EUS in LP compared to "classical" GC paving for a broader use of EUS in preoperative settings.
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- Stephanie Morgant
- Gastroenterology and digestive oncology unit, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Unit, Jean Mermoz Clinic, Lyon, France
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- Radiology Unit, Cochin Teaching Hospital, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Saint-Louis Teaching Hospital, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Unit, Edouard Herriot Teaching Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Oncology Unit, Edouard Herriot Teaching Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Saint-Louis Teaching Hospital, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology and digestive oncology unit, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology and digestive oncology unit, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
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Zytoon AA, El-Atfey SIB, Hassanein SAH. Diagnosis of gastric cancer by MDCT gastrography: diagnostic characteristics and management potential. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s43055-020-0148-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background
Gastric cancer is regarded as the fifth most frequent tumor globally but the third most common fatal illness. As early as possible, we diagnose cancer stomach especially at early stages, the higher the rate of life. Nevertheless, most cases are diagnosed at late cases where surgery is not of the same benefit at early stages because of clinically indefinite symptoms. The prospective study goal is to estimate the role of MDCT in diagnosis and staging of cancer stomach.
Results
In our study, it was found that there was a high relationship between pathological and CT staging by using MPR. CT with MPR was specific and accurate in diagnosis of all stages of gastric cancer with specificity ranged between 93 and 97% and accuracy ranged between 90 and 92.5%. However, it showed lowest sensitivity in diagnosis of stage 1 of gastric cancer. On the other hand, it showed highest sensitivity (90%) in diagnosis of stage IV as well as we found that MPR and VR of MDCT are much more accurate (92.5%) than multi-detector computed tomography axial images (80%) in the diagnosis of all stages of gastric cancer with the difference between the two sequences was significant (P = 0.009).
Conclusion
Our results demonstrate that preoperative MDCT with contrast filling technique for abdomen and pelvis evaluates the local disease process of gastric cancer as well as the potential areas of spread. This information is vital in choosing between palliative or radical surgery. MPR and VR help in the assessment of tumor extension and considered as a highly representative prognostic value. Making it the imaging modality of choice in diagnosis and staging of gastric cancers.
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Machlowska J, Baj J, Sitarz M, Maciejewski R, Sitarz R. Gastric Cancer: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Classification, Genomic Characteristics and Treatment Strategies. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4012. [PMID: 32512697 PMCID: PMC7312039 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21114012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 620] [Impact Index Per Article: 155.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide and it is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death. GC is a multifactorial disease, where both environmental and genetic factors can have an impact on its occurrence and development. The incidence rate of GC rises progressively with age; the median age at diagnosis is 70 years. However, approximately 10% of gastric carcinomas are detected at the age of 45 or younger. Early-onset gastric cancer is a good model to study genetic alterations related to the carcinogenesis process, as young patients are less exposed to environmental carcinogens. Carcinogenesis is a multistage disease process specified by the progressive development of mutations and epigenetic alterations in the expression of various genes, which are responsible for the occurrence of the disease.
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- Julita Machlowska
- Center for Medical Genomics OMICRON, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Kraków, Poland;
- Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.B.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.B.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.B.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.B.); (R.M.)
- Department of Surgery, Center of Oncology of the Lublin Region St. Jana z Dukli, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
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Renzulli M, Clemente A, Spinelli D, Ierardi AM, Marasco G, Farina D, Brocchi S, Ravaioli M, Pettinari I, Cescon M, Reginelli A, Cappabianca S, Carrafiello G, Golfieri R. Gastric Cancer Staging: Is It Time for Magnetic Resonance Imaging? Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12061402. [PMID: 32485933 PMCID: PMC7352169 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12061402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Gastric cancer (GC) is a common cancer worldwide. Its incidence and mortality vary depending on geographic area, with the highest rates in Asian countries, particularly in China, Japan, and South Korea. Accurate imaging staging has become crucial for the application of various treatment strategies, especially for curative treatments in early stages. Unfortunately, most GCs are still diagnosed at an advanced stage, with the peritoneum (61-80%), distant lymph nodes (44-50%), and liver (26-38%) as the most common metastatic locations. Metastatic disease is limited to the peritoneum in 58% of cases; in nonperitoneal distant metastases, the most involved GC metastasization site is the liver (82%). The eighth edition of the tumor-node-metastasis staging system is the most commonly used system for determining GC prognosis. Endoscopic ultrasonography, computed tomography, and 18-fluorideoxyglucose positron emission tomography are historically the most accurate imaging techniques for GC staging. However, studies have recently shown renewed interest in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a useful tool in GC staging, especially for distant metastasis assessment. The technical improvement of diffusion-weighted imaging and the increasing use of hepatobiliary contrast agents have been shown to increase the diagnostic performance of MRI, particularly for detecting peritoneal and liver metastasis. However, no principal oncological guidelines have included the use of MRI as a first-line technique for distant metastasis evaluation during the GC staging process, such as the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines. This review analyzed the role of the principal imaging techniques in GC diagnosis and staging, focusing on the potential role of MRI, especially for assessing peritoneal and liver metastases.
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- Matteo Renzulli
- Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Speciality Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Radiology and Radiotherapy Unit, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Speciality Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Paolo Hospital, 20142 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25138 Brescia, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Speciality Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- General and Transplant Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Speciality Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- General and Transplant Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Radiology and Radiotherapy Unit, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Radiology and Radiotherapy Unit, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Paolo Hospital, 20142 Milan, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Speciality Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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Akbas A, Bakir H, Dasiran MF, Dagmura H, Ozmen Z, Yildiz Celtek N, Daldal E, Demir O, Kefeli A, Okan I. Significance of Gastric Wall Thickening Detected in Abdominal CT Scan to Predict Gastric Malignancy. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2019; 2019:8581547. [PMID: 31827513 PMCID: PMC6886315 DOI: 10.1155/2019/8581547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early diagnosis of gastric cancer is one of the most important parameters affecting the survival of the disease. In this study, we aimed to stress the importance of antrum wall thickness in CT examination. METHOD The study included 111 patients between ages of 18 and 95 who had antral wall thickening in computed tomography and also had endoscopic evaluation performed in the same clinic. The patients were divided into two groups as benign and malignant according to the pathology results. The thickness of the antrum wall in computed tomography, hemoglobin and albumin levels, and age was compared among these two groups. Parameters with significant differences were further analyzed by multivariate analysis using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Of the 111 patients included in the study, 57 were male and 54 were female. Mean age was 65 years. Fifty-one patients were classified as benign and 60 patients as malignant. Mean age of the malignant patients was 70, while that of benign patients was 59 (p < 0.05). Antrum wall thickness was 13.68 ± 3.27 mm in malignant patients and 9.22 ± 2.17 mm in benign patients (p < 0.05). Similarly, hemoglobin level was significantly different in malignant and benign patients (10.78 ± 1.57 g/dl and 12.64 ± 1.43 g/dl, respectively; p < 0.05). Albumin levels were 3.36 ± 0.57 mg/dl in malignant patients and 3.97 ± 0.57 mg/dl in benign patients (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Evaluation of antrum wall thickness, age, hemoglobin, and albumin values together may contribute to distinguishing the benign and malignant pathologies involving this region in patients with suspected stomach wall thickening in abdominal CT scan.
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- A. Akbas
- Department of General Surgery, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatics, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat 60100, Turkey
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Singh S, Moody L, Chan DL, Metz DC, Strosberg J, Asmis T, Bailey DL, Bergsland E, Brendtro K, Carroll R, Cleary S, Kim M, Kong G, Law C, Lawrence B, McEwan A, McGregor C, Michael M, Pasieka J, Pavlakis N, Pommier R, Soulen M, Wyld D, Segelov E. Follow-up Recommendations for Completely Resected Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. JAMA Oncol 2019; 4:1597-1604. [PMID: 30054622 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.2428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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There is no consensus on optimal follow-up for completely resected gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Published guidelines for follow-up are complex and emphasize closer surveillance in the first 3 years after resection. Neuroendocrine tumors have a different pattern and timescale of recurrence, and thus require more practical and tailored follow-up. The Commonwealth Neuroendocrine Tumour Collaboration convened an international multidisciplinary expert panel, in collaboration with the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, to create patient-centered follow-up recommendations for completely resected gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. This panel used the RAND/UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) Appropriateness Method to generate recommendations. A large international survey was conducted outlining current the surveillance practice of neuroendocrine tumor practitioners and shortcomings of the current guidelines. A systematic review of available data to date was supplemented by recurrence data from 2 large patient series. The resultant guidelines suggest follow-up for at least 10 years for fully resected small-bowel and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and also identify clinical situations in which no follow-up is required. These recommendations stratify follow-up strategies based on evidence-based prognostic factors that allow for a more individualized patient-centered approach to this complex and heterogeneous malignant neoplasm.
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- Simron Singh
- Department of Medical Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Centre, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of California San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco
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- North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, Albany, New York
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- Department of Endocrinology, Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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Mogal H, Fields R, Maithel SK, Votanopoulos K. In Patients with Localized and Resectable Gastric Cancer, What is the Optimal Extent of Lymph Node Dissection-D1 Versus D2 Versus D3? Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 26:2912-2932. [PMID: 31076930 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07417-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite advances in the treatment of patients with gastric cancer, the debate over the optimal extent of lymphadenectomy continues. METHOD A review of the classification, rationale for, and boundaries of lymphadenectomy is presented. A review of the available literature comparing D1 versus D2 versus D3 lymphadenectomy was performed and included randomized controlled trials, and prospective and retrospective comparative and non-comparative studies. RESULTS Earlier studies demonstrated increased morbidity with D2 compared with D1 lymphadenectomy, with no significant survival benefit. More recent studies have demonstrated survival benefit of a pancreas and spleen-sparing D2 lymphadenectomy in patients with advanced, node-positive tumors. Para-aortic/D3 dissections contribute to increased morbidity, with no survival benefit. CONCLUSIONS In patients with resectable gastric adenocarcinoma, a D2 lymph node dissection preserving the pancreas and spleen should be considered standard for optimal staging and treatment, provided it is performed by surgeons with sufficient expertise. Extended lymph node dissections beyond D2 should not be routinely performed as it has been shown to have increased morbidity, with no improvement in outcomes. While systemic chemotherapy should be considered standard in patients undergoing D2 lymphadenectomy, the role of adjuvant radiation continues to evolve.
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- Harveshp Mogal
- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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Borggreve AS, Goense L, Brenkman HJF, Mook S, Meijer GJ, Wessels FJ, Verheij M, Jansen EPM, van Hillegersberg R, van Rossum PSN, Ruurda JP. Imaging strategies in the management of gastric cancer: current role and future potential of MRI. Br J Radiol 2019; 92:20181044. [PMID: 30789792 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20181044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Accurate preoperative staging of gastric cancer and the assessment of tumor response to neoadjuvant treatment is of importance for treatment and prognosis. Current imaging techniques, mainly endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), computed tomography (CT) and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG PET), have their limitations. Historically, the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in gastric cancer has been limited, but with the continuous technical improvements, MRI has become a more potent imaging technique for gastrointestinal malignancies. The accuracy of MRI for T- and N-staging of gastric cancer is similar to EUS and CT, making MRI a suitable alternative to other imaging strategies. There is limited evidence on the performance of MRI for M-staging of gastric cancer specifically, but MRI is widely used for diagnosing liver metastases and shows potential for diagnosing peritoneal seeding. Recent pilot studies showed that treatment response assessment as well as detection of lymph node metastases and systemic disease might benefit from functional MRI (e.g. diffusion weighted imaging and dynamic contrast enhancement). Regarding treatment guidance, additional value of MRI might be expected from its role in better defining clinical target volumes and setup verification with MR-guided radiation treatment.
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- Alicia S Borggreve
- 1 Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands.,2 Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands.,2 Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands
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- 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands
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- 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands
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- 3 Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands
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- 4 Department of Radiation Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (NKI-AVL) , Amsterdam , Netherlands
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- 4 Department of Radiation Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (NKI-AVL) , Amsterdam , Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands
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- 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University , Utrecht , Netherlands
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Mahar AL, El-Sedfy A, Dixon M, Siddiqui M, Elmi M, Ritter A, Vasilevska-Ristovska J, Jeong Y, Helyer L, Law C, Zagorski B, Coburn NG. Geographic variation in surgical practice patterns and outcomes for resected nonmetastatic gastric cancer in Ontario. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 25:e436-e443. [PMID: 30464695 DOI: 10.3747/co.25.3953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Background Gastrectomy with negative resection margins and adequate lymph node dissection is the cornerstone of curative treatment for gastric cancer (gc). However, gastrectomy is a complex and invasive operation with significant morbidity and mortality. Little is known about surgical practice patterns or short- and long-term outcomes in early-stage gc in Canada. Methods We undertook a population-based retrospective cohort study of patients with gc diagnosed between 1 April 2005 and 31 March 2008. Chart review provided clinical and operative details such as disease stage, primary tumour location, surgical approach, operation, lymph nodes, and resection margins. Administrative data provided patient demographics, geography, and vital status. Variations in treatment and outcomes were compared for 14 local health integration networks. Descriptive statistics and log-rank tests were used to examine geographic variation. Results We identified 722 patients with nonmetastatic resected gc. We documented significant provincial variation in case mix, including primary tumour location, stage at diagnosis, and tumour grade. Short-term surgical outcomes varied across the province. The percentage of patients with 15 or fewer lymph nodes removed and examined varied from 41.8% to 73.8% (p = 0.02), and the rate of positive surgical margins ranged from 15.2% to 50.0% (p = 0.002). The 30-day surgical mortality rates did not vary statistically significantly across the province (p = 0.13); however, rates ranged from 0% to 16.7%. Overall 5-year survival was 44% and ranged from 31% to 55% across the province. Conclusions This cohort of patients with resected stages i-iii gc is the largest analyzed in Canada, providing important historical information about treatment outcomes. Understanding the causes of regional variation will support interventions aiming to improve gc operative outcomes in the cancer system.
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- A L Mahar
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.,Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.,Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.,Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.,Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.,Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.,Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.,Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.,Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON
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Jeong Y, Mahar AL, Coburn NG, Wallis CJ, Satkunasivam R, Beyfuss K, Karanicolas PJ, Law CHL, Hallet J. Outcomes of Non-curative Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: An Analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP). Ann Surg Oncol 2018; 25:3943-3949. [PMID: 30298321 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-018-6824-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The surgical care of patients with metastatic gastric cancer (GC) remains debated. Despite level 1 evidence showing lack of survival benefit, surgery may be used for symptoms prevention or palliation. This study examined short-term postoperative outcomes of non-curative gastrectomy performed for metastatic GC. METHODS A multi-institutional retrospective cohort study was conducted using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) registry, including gastrectomies for GC (2007-2015). The primary outcome was 30-day major morbidity. Multivariable analysis examined the association between metastatic status and outcomes adjusted for relevant demographic and clinical covariates. RESULTS Of 5341 patients, 377 (7.1%) had metastases. Major morbidity was more common with metastases (29.4 vs. 19.6%; p < 0.001), driven by a higher rate of respiratory events. Prolonged hospital length of stay (beyond the 75th percentile: 11 days) was more likely with metastases than with no metastases (41.9 vs. 28.3%; p < 0.001). After adjustment, metastatic status was associated with major morbidity (odds ratio [OR], 1.49; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.16-1.90). This association remained for respiratory events (OR, 1.58; 95% CI, 1.07-2.33), 30-day mortality (OR, 2.19; 95% CI, 1.38-3.48), and prolonged hospital stay (OR, 1.65; 95% CI, 1.31-2.07). CONCLUSION Non-curative gastrectomy for metastatic GC was associated with significant major morbidity and mortality as well as a prolonged hospital stay, longer than expected for gastrectomy for non-metastatic GC. These data can inform decision making regarding non-curative gastrectomy, helping surgeons to weigh the risks of morbidity against the potential benefits and alternative therapeutic options.
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- Yunni Jeong
- Department or Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department or Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Odette Cancer Centre-Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department or Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Odette Cancer Centre-Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department or Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Odette Cancer Centre-Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department or Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Division of General Surgery, Odette Cancer Centre-Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Morgant S, Artru P, Oudjit A, Lourenco N, Pasquer A, Walter T, Gornet JM, Rouquette A, Lledo G, Brezault C, Coriat R. Computed tomography scan efficacy in staging gastric linitis plastica lesion: a retrospective multicentric French study. Cancer Manag Res 2018; 10:3825-3831. [PMID: 30288113 PMCID: PMC6161744 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s163141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Computed tomography (CT) scan is a key imaging technique in the staging of gastric adenocarcinoma and therapeutic management of patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of CT scan in the staging of parietal and metastatic invasion in gastric linitis plastica group. Methods A retrospective multicentric French study was conducted from January 2006 to December 2015 on patients with no metastatic gastric linitis plastica and operated by gastrec-tomy. A 2/1 matching based on pTNM stage and center was performed. Results Fifty patients were included in the linitis plastica group and 100 in the control group. Patients from the linitis group were significantly different from those from the control group with a lower age at diagnosis, a more advanced histological lesion, a more frequent undiagnosed peritoneal carcinomatosis, and a higher risk of R1 resection. Sensitivity and specificity of CT scan for the diagnosis of lymph node involvement were 44% and 75%, respectively, in the linitis plastica group and 55% and 60%, respectively, in the control group. The sensitivity and specificity of CT scan for the T3–T4 parietal invasion were 26% and 100%, respectively, in the linitis group and 40% and 72%, respectively, in the control group. Conclusion CT scan has an equal sensitivity and specificity for the evaluation of lymph node and parietal involvement in gastric adenocarcinoma, including linitis plastica. CT scan remains the cornerstone of preoperative evaluation in gastric adenocarcinoma, including linitis plastica. However, CT presents a lack of sensitivity to diagnose low-volume peritoneal carcinomatosis.
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- Stéphanie Morgant
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Unit, Cochin Teaching Hospital, Paris, France,
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Unit, Jean Mermoz Clinic, Lyon, France
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- Radiology Unit, Cochin Teaching Hospital, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Saint-Louis Teaching Hospital, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Unit, Edouard Herriot Teaching Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Oncology Unit, Edouard Herriot Teaching Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Saint-Louis Teaching Hospital, Paris, France
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Unit, Jean Mermoz Clinic, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Unit, Cochin Teaching Hospital, Paris, France,
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Unit, Cochin Teaching Hospital, Paris, France,
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Hamilton TD, Mahar AL, Haas B, Beyfuss K, Law CHL, Karanicolas PJ, Coburn NG, Hallet J. The impact of advanced age on short-term outcomes following gastric cancer resection: an ACS-NSQIP analysis. Gastric Cancer 2018; 21:710-719. [PMID: 29230588 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-017-0786-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence on short-term outcomes for GC resection in elderly patients is limited by small samples from single-institutions. This study sought to examine the association between advanced age and short-term outcomes of gastrectomy for gastric cancer (GC). METHODS Using ACS-NSQIP data, patients undergoing gastrectomy for GC (2007-2013) were identified. Primary outcome was 30-day major morbidity. Outcomes were compared across age categories (<65, 65-70, 71-75, 76-80, >80 years old). Univariable and multivariable regression was used to estimate the morbidity risk associated with age. RESULTS Of 3637 patients, 60.6% were ≥65 years old. Major morbidity increased with age, from 16.3% (<65 years old) to 21.5% (76-80 years old), and 24.1% (>80 years old) (p < 0.001), driven by higher respiratory and infectious events. Perioperative 30-day mortality increased from 1.2% (<65years old) to 6.5% (>80 years old) (p < 0.0001). After adjustments, age was independently associated with morbidity for 76-80 years of age (RR 1.31, 95% CI, 1.08-1.60) and >80 years old (RR 1.49, 95% CI, 1.23-1.81). Predicted morbidity increased by 18.6% in those 75-80 years old and 27.5% in those >80 years old (compared to <65 years old) for total gastrectomy, and by 11.6% and 17.2% for subtotal gastrectomy, for worst case scenario. Morbidity increased by 5.1% in those 75-80 years old and 7.6% in those >80 years old for total gastrectomy, and by 3.1% and 4.7% for subtotal gastrectomy, for best case scenario. CONCLUSIONS Advanced age, defined as more than 75 years, was independently associated with increased morbidity after GC resection. The magnitude of this impact is further modulated by clinical scenarios. Increased risk in elderly GC patient should be recognized and considered in indications for resection.
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- Trevor D Hamilton
- Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Ave., T2-063, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Ave., T2-063, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Ave., T2-063, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Ave., T2-063, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Ave., T2-063, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Ave., T2-063, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5, Canada.
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Polkowski WP, Rawicz-Pruszynski K, Mielko J, Geca K, Skorzewska M, Cisel B. Treatment of peritoneal metastases from gastric carcinoma. CURRENT ISSUES IN PHARMACY AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1515/cipms-2017-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Patients with advanced gastric cancer and positive peritoneal cytology and/or peritoneal dissemination are deemed to be incurable and to hold dismal prognosis. So far, the only treatment option for these patients has been palliative systemic (chemo)therapy. However, for the last three decades, great progress has been made in attempts to treat (potential) peritoneal dissemination by means of complete cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) after preoperative systemic therapy. This review is focused on the recent achievements of this multimodal strategy. Additionally, the review stands as background for the 4th International Conference “Advances in Surgical Oncology” that was held at the Medical University of Lublin (Poland) in November 2017, and dedicated to cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for advanced gastric cancer.
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- Wojciech P. Polkowski
- Department of Surgical Oncology , Medical University of Lublin , Staszica 11, 20-081 Lublin , Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology , Medical University of Lublin , Staszica 11, 20-081 Lublin , Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology , Medical University of Lublin , Staszica 11, 20-081 Lublin , Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology , Medical University of Lublin , Staszica 11, 20-081 Lublin , Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology , Medical University of Lublin , Staszica 11, 20-081 Lublin , Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology , Medical University of Lublin , Staszica 11, 20-081 Lublin , Poland
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Geng B, Zhang C, Wang C, Che Y, Mu X, Pan J, Xu C, Hu S, Yang J, Zhao T, Xu Y, Lv Y, Wen H, Liu Z, You Q. IκB-kinase-ε in the tumor microenvironment is essential for the progression of gastric cancer. Oncotarget 2017; 8:75298-75307. [PMID: 29088866 PMCID: PMC5650421 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.20778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The tumor microenvironment is critical for tumor growth and metastasis, but the underlying molecular mechanisms are poorly understood. Recent studies have shown that IκB-kinase-ε (IKKε) is involved in the proliferation and migration of certain cancers. However, the functional role of IKKε in the progression of gastric cancer (GC) remains unknown. In this study, we found that high levels of IKKε expression in GC tumors were correlated with more advanced disease and poor overall survival of patients. Silencing of IKKε effectively suppressed the migratory and invasive capabilities of human GC cells in vitro and tumorigenicity and metastasis in vivo. Further analysis revealed that IKKε was also highly expressed in tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. Moreover, it was involved in tumor-infiltrating T-cell-mediated invasion and metastasis. Knockdown of IKKε elevated T-cell antitumor immunity. These findings suggest that IKKε may be a novel prognostic marker and a potential therapeutic target in human GCs.
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- Biao Geng
- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Medical Center for Digestive Diseases, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Medical Center for Digestive Diseases, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
- Medical Center for Digestive Diseases, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
- Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
- Department of Immunology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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Chen K, Pan Y, Zhai ST, Cai JQ, Chen QL, Chen DW, Zhu YP, Zhang Y, Zhang YP, Maher H, Wang XF. Laparoscopic gastrectomy in obese gastric cancer patients: a comparative study with non-obese patients and evaluation of difference in laparoscopic methods. BMC Gastroenterol 2017. [PMID: 28629379 PMCID: PMC5477413 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-017-0638-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Obesity is a growing epidemic around the world, and obese patients are generally regarded as high risk for surgery compared with normal weight patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of obesity on the surgical outcomes of laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric cancer. Methods We reviewed data for all patients undergoing LG for gastric cancer at our institute between October 2004 and December 2016. Patients were divided into non-obese and obese groups and the perioperative outcomes were compared. Furthermore, a subgroup analysis was conducted to evaluate which of the two commonly used methods of LG, laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy (LAG) and totally laparoscopic gastrectomy (TLG), is more suitable for obese patients. Results A total of 1691 patients, 1255 non-obese and 436 obese or overweight patients, underwent LG during the study period. The mean operation time was significantly longer in the obese group than in the non-obese group (209.9 ± 29.7 vs. 227.2 ± 25.7 min, P < 0.01), and intraoperative blood loss was significantly lower in the non-obese group (113.4 ± 34.1 vs. 136.9 ± 36.7 ml, P < 0.01). Time to first flatus, time to oral intake, and postoperative hospital stay were significantly shorter in the non-obese group than in the obese group (3.3 ± 0.8 vs. 3.6 ± 0.9 days; 4.3 ± 1.0 vs. 4.6 ± 1.0 days; and 9.0 ± 2.2 vs. 9.6 ± 2.2 days, respectively; P < 0.01). 119 (9.5%) of the non-obese patients had postoperative complications as compared to 44 (10.1%) of the obese patients (P = 0.71). In the subgroup analysis of all patients, TLG showed improved results for early surgical outcomes compared to LAG, mainly due to its advantages in obese patients. Conclusions Obesity is associated with long operation time, increased blood loss, and slow recovery after laparoscopic gastric resection but does not affect intraoperative security or effectiveness. TLG may have less negative results in obese patients than LAG due to a variety of reasons. Our analysis shows that TLG is more advantageous, with regard to early surgical outcomes, for obese patients.
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- Ke Chen
- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China
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- School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310058, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310016, China.
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BACKGROUND A significant proportion of patients never receive curative-intent surgery for resectable gastric cancer (GC). The primary aims of this study were to identify disparities and targetable risk factors associated with failure to operate in the context of national trends in surgical rates for resectable GC. METHODS The National Cancer Database was used to identify patients with resectable GC (adenocarcinoma, clinical stage IA-IIIC, 2004-2013). Multivariate modeling was used to identify predictors of resection and to analyze the impact of surgery on overall survival (OS). RESULTS Of 46,970 patients with resectable GC, 18,085 (39%) did not receive an appropriate operation. Among unresected patients, 69% had no comorbidities. Failure to resect was associated with reduced median OS (44.4 versus 11.8 mo, hazard ratio [HR]: 2.09, P < 0.001). In the multivariate analysis, the most critical factors affecting OS were resection (HR: 2.09) and stage (reference IA; HR range: 1.16-3.50, stage IB-IIIC). Variables independently associated with no surgery included insurance other than private or Medicare (odds ratio [OR]: 1.60/1.54), nonacademic/nonresearch hospital (OR: 1.16), non-Asian race (OR: 1.72), male (OR: 1.19), older age (OR: 1.04), Charlson-Deyo score >1 (OR: 1.17), residing in areas with median income <$48,000 (OR: 1.23), small urban populations <20,000 (OR: 1.41), and stage (reference IA; OR range: 1.36-3.79, stage IB-IIIC, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Over one-third of patients with resectable GC fail to receive surgery. Suitable insurance coverage and treatment facility are the most salient (and only modifiable) risk factors for omitting surgery. To mitigate national disparities in surgical care, policymakers should consider improving insurance coverage in underserved areas and regionalization of gastric cancer care.
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Figueiredo T, Guedes MTS, Souza LPSE, Rosa AAS, Accetta AC, de Luca Nascimento MA, Santiago L, Alcântara DDF. Prevalence of Family History of Cancer among Gastric Cancer Patients at Brazilian National Cancer Institute. Health (London) 2017. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2017.91003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kung CH, Song H, Ye W, Nilsson M, Johansson J, Rouvelas I, Irino T, Lundell L, Tsai JA, Lindblad M. Extent of lymphadenectomy has no impact on postoperative complications after gastric cancer surgery in Sweden. Chin J Cancer Res 2017; 29:313-322. [PMID: 28947863 PMCID: PMC5592819 DOI: 10.21147/j.issn.1000-9604.2017.04.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Objective Curative gastric cancer surgery entails removal of the primary tumor with adequate margins including regional lymph nodes. European randomized controlled trials with recruitment in the 1990’s reported increased morbidity and mortality for D2 compared to D1. Here, we examined the extent of lymphadenectomy during gastric cancer surgery and the associated risk for postoperative complications and mortality using the strengths of a population-based study. Methods A prospective nationwide study conducted within the National Register of Esophageal and Gastric Cancer. All patients in Sweden from 2006 to 2013 who underwent gastric cancer resections with curative intent were included. Patients were categorized into D0, D1, or D1+/D2, and analyzed regarding postoperative morbidity and mortality using multivariable logistic regression. Results In total, 349 (31.7%) patients had a D0, 494 (44.9%) D1, and 258 (23.4%) D1+/D2 lymphadenectomy. The 30-d postoperative complication rates were 25.5%, 25.1% and 32.2% (D0, D1 and D1+/D2, respectively), and 90-d mortality rates were 8.3%, 4.3% and 5.8%. After adjustment for confounders, in multivariable analysis, there were no significant differences in risk for postoperative complications between the lymphadenectomy groups. For 90-d mortality, there was a lower risk for D1 vs. D0.
Conclusions The majority of gastric cancer resections in Sweden have included only a limited lymphadenectomy (D0 and D1). More extensive lymphadenectomy (D1+/D2) seemed to have no impact on postoperative morbidity or mortality.
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- Chih-Han Kung
- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Surgery, Skellefteå County Hospital, 931 86 Skellefteå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Surgery, Skellefteå County Hospital, 931 86 Skellefteå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Surgery, Skellefteå County Hospital, 931 86 Skellefteå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Surgery, Skellefteå County Hospital, 931 86 Skellefteå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Surgery, Skellefteå County Hospital, 931 86 Skellefteå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Surgery, Skellefteå County Hospital, 931 86 Skellefteå, Sweden
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Zhou J, Hiki N, Mine S, Kumagai K, Ida S, Jiang X, Nunobe S, Ohashi M, Sano T, Yamaguchi T. Role of Prealbumin as a Powerful and Simple Index for Predicting Postoperative Complications After Gastric Cancer Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 2016; 24:510-517. [PMID: 27638673 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-016-5548-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative factors, including nutritional status, may have strong correlations with postoperative morbidities. The current study evaluated preoperative prealbumin concentrations as a predictor of postoperative complications after gastric surgery. METHODS A retrospective study of 1798 patients who underwent gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma was performed. Information was collected on basic patient characteristics, preoperative laboratory findings, and 30 day postoperative complications. The patients were divided into three groups based on prealbumin concentrations (≥22 mg/dL, <22 to ≥15 mg/dL, and <15 mg/dL) for analysis. RESULTS The overall complication rate was 21.7 %, and the infection rate was 16 %. Subgroup analysis based on prealbumin concentrations showed that complication rates were markedly elevated with decreasing concentrations of prealbumin. Multivariate analysis using a logistic regression model showed that both overall and infectious complications were strongly associated with male gender, elevated C-reactive protein (CRP), and decreased prealbumin levels (p < 0.05). Even in patients with a CRP level higher than 0.1 mg/dL, male gender and low prealbumin concentrations (<15 mg/dL) were significantly correlated with overall and infectious morbidities (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative prealbumin concentrations are useful predictors of short-term postoperative outcomes after gastrectomy.
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- J Zhou
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Gastroenterological Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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Jongerius EJ, Boerma D, Seldenrijk KA, Meijer SL, Scheepers JJG, Smedts F, Lagarde SM, Balague Ponz O, van Berge Henegouwen MI, van Sandick JW, Gisbertz SS. Role of omentectomy as part of radical surgery for gastric cancer. Br J Surg 2016; 103:1497-503. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2015] [Revised: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Abstract
Background
A complete omentectomy is recommended as part of radical (sub)total gastrectomy for gastric cancer, but there is little evidence to suggest any survival benefit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of, and risk factors for, metastases in the greater omentum in patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Methods
This was a multicentre prospective cohort study (OMEGA trial) of consecutive patients with gastric cancer undergoing (sub)total gastrectomy with complete en bloc omentectomy and modified D2 lymphadenectomy. After resection, the omentum was separated from the gastrectomy specimen distal to the gastroepiploic vessels and sent separately for pathological examination. The primary endpoint was the presence of metastases in the greater omentum.
Results
Of 100 included patients, five (5·0 per cent) had metastases in the greater omentum. Pathology results showed advanced tumours in all five (pT4b N1 M1, pT4b N2 M1, ypT4a N1 M1, ypT3 N2 M0, ypT3 N3 M0). The resection was microscopically non-radical at the proximal (3) or distal (2) resection margin in all of these patients. Metastases in the greater omentum correlated significantly with a microscopically non-radical resection, tumour expansion in the oesophagus or duodenum, linitis plastica or a proximal gastric tumour with diameter of at least 5 cm, stage III–IV disease and (y)pM1 category.
Conclusion
In resectable gastric cancer, the incidence of metastases in the greater omentum is low, and when present associated with advanced disease and non-radical features. Thus, omentectomy as part of a radical gastrectomy may be omitted. Registration number: NCT02050659 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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- E J Jongerius
- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Ahmad SA, Xia BT, Bailey CE, Abbott DE, Helmink BA, Daly MC, Thota R, Schlegal C, Winer LK, Ahmad SA, Al Humaidi AH, Parikh AA. An update on gastric cancer. Curr Probl Surg 2016; 53:449-90. [PMID: 27671911 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2016.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Syed A Ahmad
- Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Hepatobiliary, Pancreas and Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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Prognostic factors in metastatic gastric cancer: results of a population-based, retrospective cohort study in Ontario. Gastric Cancer 2016; 19:150-9. [PMID: 25421300 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-014-0442-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2014] [Accepted: 10/28/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stage IV gastric cancer is lethal, and little population-based research on prognostic factors has been performed in low-incidence countries. Therefore, we investigated the consistency of the associations of patient, disease and healthcare system factors identified in previous population-based research to understand their generalizability to other low-incidence populations. METHODS A population-based, retrospective cohort study of patients diagnosed with Stage IV gastric cancer in Ontario between 1 April 2005 and 31 March 2008 was performed. Kaplan-Meier methodology and the log-rank test were used for bivariate analysis. Multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression was performed. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) are presented. RESULTS On multivariate analysis, patient, disease and healthcare system factors were independent predictors of survival. Increasing age per 10 years (HR 1.07; 95% CI 1.02-1.10), a tumor located in the gastroesophageal junction (HR 1.09; 95% CI 0.94-1.27) or middle of the stomach (HR 1.14; 95% CI 0.97-1.35), presence of carcinomatosis (HR 1.61; 95% CI 1.42-1.83) and a larger burden of metastatic disease (2-3 sites of metastatic disease: HR 1.17; 95% CI 1.03-1.32; ≥ 4 sites: HR 1.69; 95% CI 1.30-2.20) were associated with worse prognosis. Female gender, receipt of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and treatment from a high-volume, gastric cancer specialist were all associated with significantly better prognosis. In addition, there was evidence of significant geographic variation in survival. CONCLUSION This study provides supporting evidence for patient, disease and healthcare system prognostic factors in metastatic gastric cancer. Future work investigating the role of emerging molecular and biologic information will need to take these established prognostic factors into consideration.
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Sheybani A, Menias CO, Luna A, Fowler KJ, Hara AK, Silva AC, Yano M, Sandrasegaran K. MRI of the stomach: a pictorial review with a focus on oncological applications and gastric motility. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 40:907-30. [PMID: 25261256 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-014-0251-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The purpose of this pictorial review is to demonstrate gastric pathology seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and discuss the essential MRI sequences for the evaluation of benign and malignant gastric pathologies. Common tumors of the stomach, polyposis syndromes, iatrogenic conditions, as well as other conditions of the stomach will be reviewed. The utility of MRI in the evaluation of patients with gastric malignancies and disorders of gastric motility will also be discussed.
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- Arman Sheybani
- Department of Radiology, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1740 W Taylor Street, Suite 2511, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA,
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Postoperative adjuvant treatment for gastric cancer improves long-term survival after curative resection and D2 lymphadenectomy. Results from a Latin American Center. Eur J Surg Oncol 2015; 42:94-102. [PMID: 26577767 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2015.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2015] [Revised: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 10/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The benefits of adjuvant treatment in the context of a D2 lymph node dissection are controversial. The aim was to investigate the effects of postoperative adjuvant treatment on the survival of patients with a curative resection for gastric cancer and a D2 lymph node dissection. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study. Patients operated from 1996 to 2013 were selected. We compared long term survival of patients treated with surgery alone and those with surgery plus postoperative adjuvant treatment. A multivariate analysis for survival was applied in every stage. RESULTS The study included 580 patients. Two-hundred and four patients received postoperative adjuvant treatment (AD) and 376 patients were treated only with surgery (SU). Patients in the AD group were younger (60 versus 68, p < 0.001), had a lower rate of multiple organ resection (21% versus 39%, p < 0.001) and had less postoperative complications (14% versus 32%, p < 0.001). In the AD group, patients had more advanced disease (stage III; 77% versus 66%, p < 0.001). No difference was found in lymph nodes resected (31 versus 30, p = ns). The median survival with adjuvant treatment was 33 months (39% 5 year survival) and 22 months (31% 5 year survival) for patients without adjuvant treatment (p = 0.003). On multivariate analysis, patients with stage IIIB and IIIC had significantly better overall and disease specific long-term survival with adjuvant treatment. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that there is a long-term survival benefit for patients treated with postoperative adjuvant treatment for stages IIIB and IIIC gastric cancer after D2 lymph node dissection.
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Kwee RM, Kwee TC. Modern imaging techniques for preoperative detection of distant metastases in gastric cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:10502-10509. [PMID: 26457011 PMCID: PMC4588073 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i37.10502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2015] [Revised: 04/20/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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A substantial portion of patients with newly diagnosed gastric cancer has distant metastases (M1 disease). These patients have a very poor prognosis and it is generally accepted that they should be treated with noncurative intent. Because it dramatically changes prognosis and treatment plans, it is very important to diagnose distant metastases. In this article, the definition, pathways, incidence and sites of distant metastases in gastric cancer are described. Subsequently, the current performance of imaging in detecting distant metastases in newly diagnosed gastric cancer is outlined and future prospects are discussed.
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Zhou H, Yi W, Zhang J, Wang W, Wang Y, Gao W, Hu Z. Short- and long-term outcomes of LigaSure versus conventional surgery for curative gastric cancer resection: a matched pair analysis. Gastric Cancer 2015; 18:843-9. [PMID: 25129120 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-014-0418-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2014] [Accepted: 07/28/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The LigaSure vessel sealing system allows dissection and hemostasis in a safe and quick way, and it has been reported to be an effective tool to shorten operative time and reduce intraoperative blood loss for various surgeries. However, short- and long-term outcomes in comparison with conventional surgery for gastric cancer resection are limited. METHODS Between January 2005 and December 2009, 121 patients underwent curative resection for gastric cancer with LigaSure. Perioperative and long-term results were compared with those of 242 matched patients who received curative resection for gastric cancer with the conventional technique. Immediate operation outcomes, operation morbidity, recurrence and survival were compared between groups. RESULTS In the LigaSure group compared with the conventional group, operation time was 156 versus 183 min (P < 0.0001), intraoperative blood loss was 181 versus 236 ml (P = 0.042), intraoperative blood transfusion was 68 versus 161 ml (P = 0.014), and hospital stay was 11.9 versus 13.6 days (P = 0.001). There were no differences in operation morbidity, recurrence rates, overall and disease-free survival between the LigaSure and conventional groups. CONCLUSIONS LigaSure is associated with shorter operation time and hospital stay, less blood loss and transfusion, and comparable operation morbidity and long-term outcomes in comparison with conventional surgery for curative gastric cancer resection.
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- Haiyang Zhou
- Department of General Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, No. 415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, People's Republic of China.
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Barros RHDO, Penachim TJ, Martins DL, Andreollo NA, Caserta NMG. Multidetector computed tomography in the preoperative staging of gastric adenocarcinoma. Radiol Bras 2015; 48:74-80. [PMID: 25987747 PMCID: PMC4433295 DOI: 10.1590/0100-3984.2014.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2014] [Accepted: 10/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the role of multidetector computed tomography in the preoperative
investigation of tumor invasion depth and lymph node and metastatic involvement
according to the TNM classification, in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma. Materials and Methods Fifty-four patients with biopsy-confirmed gastric cancer underwent preoperative
staging with 64-channel multidetector computed tomography. Two independent
radiologists analyzed the images and classified the findings. Sensitivity,
specificity, accuracy and overall accuracy were calculated for each observer. The
interobserver agreement was also evaluated. Results The accuracy in the classification of categories T ranged from 74% to 96% for
observer 1 and from 80% to 92% for observer 2. The overall accuracy was 70% for
both observers. The weighted kappa index was 0.75, consistent with a significant
interobserver agreement. The accuracy in the classification of lymph node
involvement (category N) ranged from 55% to 79% for observer 1 and from 73% to 82%
for observer 2. The evaluation of metastatic involvement showed an overall
accuracy of 89.6% for both observers. Conclusion 64-channel multidetector computed tomography demonstrated clinically relevant
accuracy in the preoperative staging of gastric adenocarcinoma as regards invasion
depth (T category) and metastatic involvement (M category).
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- MDs., Radiologists at Hospital de Clínicas - Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- MDs., Radiologists at Hospital de Clínicas - Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- PhD, Full Professor, Department of Surgery - Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Zhuang CL, Wang SL, Huang DD, Pang WY, Lou N, Chen BC, Chen XL, Yu Z, Shen X. Risk factors for hospital readmission after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a prospective study. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0125572. [PMID: 25915547 PMCID: PMC4410937 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0125572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hospital readmission is gathering increasing attention as a measure of health care quality and a potential cost-saving target. The purpose of this prospective study was to determine risk factors for readmission within 30 days of discharge after gastrectomy for patients with gastric cancer. METHODS We conducted a prospective study of patients undergoing radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer from October 2013 to November 2014 in our institution. The incidence, cause and risk factors for 30-day readmission were determined. RESULTS A total of 376 patients were included in our analysis without loss in follow-up. The 30-day readmission rate after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer was 7.2% (27of 376). The most common cause for readmission included gastrointestinal complications and postoperative infections. On the basis of multivariate logistic regression analysis, preoperative nutritional risk screening 2002 score ≥ 3 was an independent risk factor for 30-day readmission. Factors not associated with a higher readmission rate included a history of a major postoperative complication during the index hospitalization, prolonged primary length of hospital stay after surgery, a history of previous abdominal surgery, advanced age, body mass index, pre-existing cardiopulmonary comorbidities, American Society of Anesthesiology grade, type of resection, extent of node dissection and discharge disposition. CONCLUSIONS Readmission within 30 days of discharge after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer is common. Patients with nutritional risk preoperatively are at high risk for 30-day readmission. Preoperative optimization of nutritional status of patients at nutritional risk may effectively decrease readmission rates.
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- Cheng-Le Zhuang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- * E-mail: (ZY); (XS)
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- * E-mail: (ZY); (XS)
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Cohen DJ, Leichman L. Controversies in the treatment of local and locally advanced gastric and esophageal cancers. J Clin Oncol 2015; 33:1754-9. [PMID: 25918302 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.59.7765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Despite overall progress in the therapy of local and locally advanced esophageal, gastroesophageal junction, and gastric adenocarcinomas, death as a result of these tumors remains a common outcome. Most randomized phase III trials on which level-one evidence has been built have included the heterogeneous histologies and locations associated with these tumors. However, the different etiologies, molecular biology, and recurrence patterns associated with gastroesophageal malignancies suggest the need to split rather than lump. Biologic and response differences exist between squamous and adenocarcinomas, as well as diffuse and intestinal histologies. This may be a cause behind conflicting outcomes in similar trials. The accepted standard of chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers is based on a few positive trials, with the best chemotherapy and total dose of radiation remaining controversial. In the West, the staging evaluations of locally advanced gastric cancer are not uniform. Yet, these evaluations will inform the results of preoperative and perioperative treatments. Although postoperative chemoradiotherapy for gastric cancer has been an accepted treatment option for the last decade, more recent studies have called into question the need for radiotherapy. In perioperative strategies, it has yet to be determined whether histologic or molecular changes in the operative specimen should inform postoperative treatment. An appropriate place for targeted therapy needs to be found in preoperative and postoperative treatment regimens. Finally, because so much is lost when trials are forced to close for lack of accrual, it is imperative to build multidisciplinary consensus before they are launched.
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Parente DB. MDCT in the preoperative staging of gastric adenocarcinoma. Radiol Bras 2015; 48:VII-VIII. [PMID: 25987760 PMCID: PMC4433308 DOI: 10.1590/0100-3984.2015.48.2e2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Daniella Braz Parente
- PhD, Radiologist at Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho
– Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and Rede Labs D’Or (Fleury Group),
Researcher at Instituto D’Or de Pesquisa e Ensino, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: Updated Results from a Structured Expert Consultation Process. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2015; 3:e296. [PMID: 25674377 PMCID: PMC4323400 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Background: Despite increased cases published on breast implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), important clinical issues remain unanswered. We conducted a second structured expert consultation process to rate statements related to the diagnosis, management, and surveillance of this disease, based on their interpretation of published evidence. Methods: A multidisciplinary panel of 12 experts was selected based on nominations from national specialty societies, academic department heads, and recognized researchers in the United States. Results: Panelists agreed that (1) this disease should be called “BIA-ALCL”; (2) late seromas occurring >1 year after breast implantation should be evaluated via ultrasound, and if a seroma is present, the fluid should be aspirated and sent for culture, cytology, flow cytometry, and cell block to an experienced hematopathologist; (3) surgical removal of the affected implant and capsule (as completely as possible) should occur, which is sufficient to eradicate capsule-confined BIA-ALCL; (4) surveillance should consist of clinical follow-up at least every 6 months for at least 5 years and breast ultrasound yearly for at least 2 years; and (5) BIA-ALCL is generally a biologically indolent disease with a good prognosis, unless it extends beyond the capsule and/or presents as a mass. They firmly disagreed with statements that chemotherapy and radiation therapy should be given to all patients with BIA-ALCL. Conclusions: Our assessment yielded consistent results on a number of key, incompletely addressed issues regarding BIA-ALCL, but additional research is needed to support these statement ratings and enhance our understanding of the biology, treatment, and outcomes associated with this disease.
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Mahar AL, Coburn NG, Viola R, Johnson AP. Predictors of hospital stay and home care services use: a population-based, retrospective cohort study in stage IV gastric cancer. Palliat Med 2015; 29:147-56. [PMID: 25344156 DOI: 10.1177/0269216314554325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Home care services use has been proposed as a means of reducing costs in palliative care by decreasing hospital stay without impacting quality of clinical care; however, little is known about utilization of these services in the time following a terminal cancer diagnosis. AIM To examine disease, patient and healthcare system predictors of hospital stay, and home care services use in metastatic gastric cancer patients. DESIGN This is a population-based, retrospective cohort study. Chart review and administrative data were linked, using a 26-month time horizon to collect health services data. PARTICIPANTS All patients diagnosed with metastatic gastric cancer in the province of Ontario between 2005 and 2008 were included in the study (n = 1433). RESULTS Age, comorbidity, tumor location, and burden of metastatic disease were identified as predictors of hospital stay and receipt of home care services. Individuals who received home care services spent fewer days in hospital than individuals who did not (relative risk: 0.44; 95% confidence interval: 0.38-0.51). Patients who interacted with a high-volume oncology specialist had shorter cumulative hospital stay (relative risk: 0.62; 95% confidence interval: 0.54-0.71) and were less likely to receive home care services (relative risk: 0.80; 95% confidence interval: 0.72-0.88) than those who did not. CONCLUSION Examining how differences in hospital stay and home care services use impact clinical outcomes and how policies may reduce costs to the healthcare system is necessary.
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- Alyson L Mahar
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON, Canada Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Martin JT, Mahan A, Zwischenberger JB, McGrath PC, Tzeng CWD. Should gastric cardia cancers be treated with esophagectomy or total gastrectomy? A comprehensive analysis of 4,996 NSQIP/SEER patients. J Am Coll Surg 2014; 220:510-20. [PMID: 25667138 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Category 1 guidelines emphasize multimodality therapy (MMT) for patients with gastric cardia cancer (GCC). These patients are often referred to thoracic surgeons for "esophagogastric junction" cancers rather than to abdominal surgeons for "proximal gastric" cancers. This study sought to determine the ideal surgical approach using national datasets evaluating morbidity/mortality (M/M) and overall survival (OS). STUDY DESIGN Patients with resected GCC were identified from the 2005 to 2012 ACS-NSQIP dataset and the 1998 to 2010 SEER dataset. Multivariate 30-day M/M analyses were performed using NSQIP. Survival analyses were derived from SEER and stratified by surgical approach. RESULTS There were 1,181 NSQIP patients with GCC included; 81.8% had esophagectomies and 18.1% had gastrectomies. Major postoperative M/M occurred in 33.2%/3.7% patients after gastrectomy vs 35.0%/2.4% after esophagectomy (p = 0.260). Although a major postoperative complication (odds ratio 12.8, p < 0.001) was an independent predictor of mortality on multivariate analysis, surgical approach was not. Of the 3,815 SEER patients included, 71.1% had esophagectomies and 28.9% had gastrectomies. Radiation use (surrogate for MMT) was administered more often with esophagectomy vs gastrectomy (42.9% vs 29.6%, p < 0.001). Unadjusted median overall survival (OS) favored esophagectomy (26.0 vs 21.0 months, p = 0.025). However, multivariate analysis confirmed age (hazard ratio [HR] 1.01), T/N stages (HR 1.12/1.91), and radiation use (HR 0.83, all p ≤ 0.018), but not surgical approach (HR 0.95, p = 0.259), as independent predictors of OS. CONCLUSIONS Tumor biology and MMT, rather than surgical approach, dictate oncologic outcomes for GCC. Therefore, the decision of esophagectomy vs gastrectomy for GCC should be based on proximal and distal tumor extent and the multidisciplinary strategy with the lower rate of complications and the higher rate of MMT completion.
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
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Kagawa S, Shigeyasu K, Ishida M, Watanabe M, Tazawa H, Nagasaka T, Shirakawa Y, Fujiwara T. Molecular diagnosis and therapy for occult peritoneal metastasis in gastric cancer patients. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:17796-17803. [PMID: 25548478 PMCID: PMC4273130 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.17796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Revised: 06/07/2014] [Accepted: 06/26/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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To apply an individualized oncological approach to gastric cancer patients, the accurate diagnosis of disease entities is required. Peritoneal metastasis is the most frequent mode of metastasis in gastric cancer, and the tumor-node-metastasis classification includes cytological detection of intraperitoneal cancer cells as part of the staging process, denoting metastatic disease. The accuracy of cytological diagnosis leaves room for improvement; therefore, highly sensitive molecular diagnostics, such as an enzyme immunoassay, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, and virus-guided imaging, have been developed to detect minute cancer cells in the peritoneal cavity. Molecular targeting therapy has also been spun off from basic research in the past decade. Although conventional cytology is still the mainstay, novel approaches could serve as practical complementary diagnostics to cytology in near future.
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Tegels JJW, De Maat MFG, Hulsewé KWE, Hoofwijk AGM, Stoot JHMB. Improving the outcomes in gastric cancer surgery. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:13692-13704. [PMID: 25320507 PMCID: PMC4194553 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i38.13692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2013] [Revised: 02/08/2014] [Accepted: 05/29/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gastric cancer remains a significant health problem worldwide and surgery is currently the only potentially curative treatment option. Gastric cancer surgery is generally considered to be high risk surgery and five-year survival rates are poor, therefore a continuous strive to improve outcomes for these patients is warranted. Fortunately, in the last decades several potential advances have been introduced that intervene at various stages of the treatment process. This review provides an overview of methods implemented in pre-, intra- and postoperative stage of gastric cancer surgery to improve outcome. Better preoperative risk assessment using comorbidity index (e.g., Charlson comorbidity index), assessment of nutritional status (e.g., short nutritional assessment questionnaire, nutritional risk screening - 2002) and frailty assessment (Groningen frailty indicator, Edmonton frail scale, Hopkins frailty) was introduced. Also preoperative optimization of patients using prehabilitation has future potential. Implementation of fast-track or enhanced recovery after surgery programs is showing promising results, although future studies have to determine what the exact optimal strategy is. Introduction of laparoscopic surgery has shown improvement of results as well as optimization of lymph node dissection. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy has not shown to be beneficial in peritoneal metastatic disease thus far. Advances in postoperative care include optimal timing of oral diet, which has been shown to reduce hospital stay. In general, hospital volume, i.e., centralization, and clinical audits might further improve the outcome in gastric cancer surgery. In conclusion, progress has been made in improving the surgical treatment of gastric cancer. However, gastric cancer treatment is high risk surgery and many areas for future research remain.
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Siriwardena AK, Mason JM, Mullamitha S, Hancock HC, Jegatheeswaran S. Management of colorectal cancer presenting with synchronous liver metastases. Nat Rev Clin Oncol 2014; 11:446-59. [DOI: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2014.90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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