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Zhong Q, Wu D, Jiang YM, He QL, Dang XY, Xu DB, Sun YQ, Su GQ, Guo KQ, Cai LS, Zhang HX, Ye W, Lin GT, Li P, Xie JW, Chen QY, Zheng CH, Lu J, Huang CM, Lin JX. The safety, feasibility and oncological outcomes of laparoscopic completion total gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer: a prospective study with 3-year follow-up (FUGES-004 study). Int J Surg 2024; 110:01279778-990000000-01319. [PMID: 38597388 PMCID: PMC11175827 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND The efficacy of laparoscopic completion total gastrectomy (LCTG) for remnant gastric cancer (RGC) remains controversial. METHODS The primary outcome was postoperative morbidity within 30 days after surgery. Secondary outcomes included 3-year disease-free survival (DFS), 3-year overall survival (OS), and recurrence. Inverse probability treatment weighted (IPTW) was used to balance the baseline between LCTG and OCTG. RESULTS Final analysis included 46 patients with RGC who underwent LCTG at the FJMUUH between June 2016 and June 2020. The historical control group comprised of 160 patients who underwent open completion total gastrectomy (OCTG) in the six tertiary teaching hospitals from CRGC-01 study. After IPTW, no significant difference was observed between the LCTG and OCTG groups in terms of incidence (LCTG vs. OCTG: 28.0% vs. 35.0%, P=0.379) or severity of complications within 30 days after surgery. Compared with OCTG, LCTG resulted in better short-term outcomes and faster postoperative recovery. However, the textbook outcome rate was comparable between the two groups (45.9% vs. 32.8%, P=0.107). Additionally, the 3-year DFS and 3-year OS of LCTG were comparable to those of OCTG (DFS: log-rank P=0.173; OS: log-rank P=0.319). No significant differences in recurrence type, mean recurrence time, or 3-year cumulative hazard of recurrence were observed between the two groups (all P>0.05). Subgroup analyses and concurrent comparisons demonstrated similar trends. CONCLUSIONS This prospective study suggested that LCTG was non-inferior to OCTG in both short- and long-term outcomes. In experienced centers, LCTG may be considered as a viable treatment option for RGC.
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- Qing Zhong
- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Province
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Longyan First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University
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- Department of General Surgery Unit 4, ZhangZhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Province
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- Department of General Surgery Unit 4, ZhangZhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Longyan First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University
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Heng W, Lye JYT, Lee ZJ, Chan WH, Tan JTH. Laparoscopic completion gastrectomy: A single-institution case series and systematic review of the literature. Asian J Endosc Surg 2023; 16:731-740. [PMID: 37524315 DOI: 10.1111/ases.13235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Completion gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy for remnant gastric cancer (RGC) is currently the gold standard for patients with resectable disease. Multiple surgical approaches can be adopted; however, there exists no agreement on the best choice due to the low incidence of RGC. With its anticipated increase in prevalence, we thus sought to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of the laparoscopic approach versus conventional laparotomy via a pooled analysis of existing literature. METHODS A retrospective review of five consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic completion gastrectomy from August 2017 to June 2022 was performed following Institutional Review Board waiver. A comprehensive systematic review of literature on laparoscopic completion gastrectomy from the Pubmed, Embase, MEDLINE, Web of Science and Cochrane databases was conducted to supplement the experience from our institution. RESULTS Four patients had prior benign gastric disease and one had prior gastric cancer. Two patients experienced severe postoperative complications but there were otherwise no reports of conversion to laparotomy or mortality. Mean operative duration was 295 minutes. Mean duration to oral intake and discharge was 6.8 and 14.6 days respectively. Results from our pooled analysis of 591 cases suggested that the laparoscopic approach was associated with longer operative durations but delivered fewer postoperative complications, shorter duration to dietary resumption and shorter lengths of stay over conventional laparotomy. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic completion gastrectomy is indeed a more challenging procedure due to the presence of dense adhesions from previous surgery. However, the procedure can be performed safely with superior outcomes as compared to conventional laparotomy.
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- Wei Heng
- National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Sakamoto E, Dias AR, Ramos MFKP, Charruf AZ, Ribeiro-Junior U, Zilberstein B, Cecconello I. Laparoscopic Completion Total Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 31:803-807. [PMID: 33232633 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2020.0569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background: Remnant gastric cancer (RGC) is increasing due to past use of subtotal gastrectomy to treat benign diseases, improvements in the detection of gastric cancer, and increased survival rates after gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Laparoscopic access provides the advantages and benefits of minimally invasive surgery. However, laparoscopic completion total gastrectomy (LCTG) for RGC is technically demanding, even for experienced surgeons. Because of its rarity and heterogeneity, no standard surgical strategy has been established and few surgeons will develop technical expertise to carry out this procedure. Aim: To describe our standard technique, giving surgeons a head start in LCTG and report the early experience with this stepwise approach. Materials and Methods: We detail all the steps involved in the procedure, including trocar placement and surgical description. Results: Between 2009 and 2019, a total of 8 patients with past history of RGC were operated with this technique. All patients had been previously operated by open method, 7 due to peptic ulcer disease and 1 due to gastric cancer. Their mean age at the time of the first surgery was 38.9 years (range 25-56 years) and the mean interval between the first and the second gastrectomy was 32.1 years (range 13.6-49). Billroth II was the previous reconstruction in all cases. A 5-trocar technique was used followed by total gastrectomy with side-to-side stapled intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy anastomosis and Roux-en-Y reconstruction. The mean operation time was 272 minutes (range 180-330) and median blood loss was 247 mL (range 50-500). There was no conversion and no major intraoperative complication. Major postoperative complications occurred in 3 patients. Conclusion: Completion total gastrectomy for RGC is a morbid procedure and laparoscopic access is technically feasible, hopefully carrying the benefits of faster recovery, reduced postoperative pain, and wound complications. By standardizing the approach, the learning curve may be shortened and better results achieved.
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- Erica Sakamoto
- Cancer Institute, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Cancer Institute, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Cancer Institute, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Cancer Institute, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Cancer Institute, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Laparoscopic Completion Total Gastrectomy as a Standardized Procedure for Gastric Stump Cancer: A Case Control Study. Int Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.9738/intsurg-d-20-00036.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective
Complete gastrectomy for gastric stump cancer (GSC) can be challenging due to severe adhesions; therefore, advanced techniques are required when being performed by laparoscopic surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic completion total gastrectomy (LCTG) for the treatment of GSC.
Methods
Patient records from January 2010 to October 2018 were retrospectively evaluated. The patients were classified into 2 groups depending on whether they underwent open or laparoscopic gastrectomy. We compared patient characteristics; operative, clinical, and pathological data between the groups.
Results
Twenty open and 17 LCTGs were performed. Laparoscopic gastrectomy resulted in a significantly longer operation time (230 versus 182.5 min; P = 0.026), lower blood loss (14 versus 105 mL; P < 0.001), and shorter period to the first flatus passage (2 versus 3 days; P < 0.001) than open gastrectomy. No significant differences in the number of retrieved lymph nodes, duration of hospital stay, complication rate, and postoperative analgesic usage between the 2 groups were observed. No patients required conversion to open surgery in the laparoscopic-treatment group. Pathologic findings revealed that the laparoscopic group had a smaller tumor size (not pathologic T category) and fewer metastatic lymph nodes than the open group, leading to an earlier distribution of the pathologic stage in the laparoscopic group.
Conclusions
LCTG for the treatment of GSC was safely conducted with fewer complications and mortalities than previously reported results. Advanced technologies and sophistication of laparoscopic skills may further yield minimal invasiveness with better short-term outcome.
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Ota M, Ikebe M, Shin Y, Kagawa M, Mano Y, Nakanoko T, Nakashima Y, Uehara H, Sugiyama M, Iguchi T, Sugimachi K, Yamamoto M, Morita M, Toh Y. Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer: A Single-institution Experience and Systematic Literature Review. In Vivo 2020; 34:1987-1992. [PMID: 32606171 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.11996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM The safety and efficacy of laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) for remnant gastric cancer (RGC) remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of LTG with open total gastrectomy (OTG) for RGC. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-two patients who underwent total gastrectomy for RGC were enrolled in this study. RESULTS LTG was carried out in seven patients, and OTG was performed in the remaining 15 patients. The mean operation time in the LTG group was longer than that in the OTG group. The estimated blood loss in the LTG group was less than that in the OTG group. No cases in the LTG group required open conversion. Postoperatively, the first meal and defecation were earlier in the LTG group than in the OTG group. The overall survival rates of the two groups were comparable. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic total gastrectomy is a feasible surgical option for RGC.
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- Mitsuhiko Ota
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Fukuoka Sanno Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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Otsuka R, Hayashi H, Sakata H, Uesato M, Hayano K, Murakami K, Kano M, Fujishiro T, Toyozumi T, Semba Y, Matsubara H. Short-term clinical outcomes of laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer: A single-institution experience and systematic review of the literature. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2019; 3:181-186. [PMID: 30923787 PMCID: PMC6422809 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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AIM Application of laparoscopic approaches for the treatment of remnant gastric cancers (RGC) is still controversial. Therefore, in the present study, the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for RGC was investigated. METHODS A total of 27 patients who underwent gastrectomy for RGC from June 2008 to September 2017 were enrolled in this study. A comprehensive review of the literature on LG for RGC published before December 2017 using the PubMed database was carried out. RESULTS Laparoscopic gastrectomy was carried out in seven patients, and open gastrectomy (OG) was done in the remaining 20 patients. LG was associated with significantly less intraoperative blood loss (70 ± 71 vs. 1066 ± 1428 g; P < 0.001), significantly more retrieved lymph nodes (22 ± 13 vs. 12 ± 9; P = 0.03), a relatively lower postoperative complication rate, and a relatively shorter postoperative hospital stay than OG. A comprehensive review of the literature showed that LG for RGC was more likely to correlate with longer operative time, less blood loss, lower postoperative complication rate, shorter postoperative hospital stay, and more retrieved lymph nodes than OG. CONCLUSION The clinical outcome of our patients with RGC and the literature indicated that a laparoscopic approach contributed to faster recovery after surgery than an open approach without sacrificing its radicality and was a safe and secure treatment option for RGC.
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- Ryota Otsuka
- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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- Department of Frontier SurgeryGraduate School of MedicineChiba UniversityChibaJapan
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Booka E, Kaihara M, Mihara K, Nishiya S, Handa K, Ito Y, Shibutani S, Egawa T, Nagashima A. Laparoscopic total gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer: A single-institution experience. Asian J Endosc Surg 2019; 12:58-63. [PMID: 29745474 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The incidence of remnant gastric cancer is increasing because of past use of subtotal gastrectomy to treat peptic ulcer and increased survival rates after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer. The feasibility and advantages of laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) for remnant gastric cancer remain unclear. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the safety, feasibility, and clinical short-term outcomes of LTG for remnant gastric cancer. METHODS Patients who underwent completion total gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer between April 2007 and October 2017 were divided into two groups: the open total gastrectomy (OTG) group and the LTG group. Clinicopathological data and short-term outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 31 remnant gastrectomies (23 OTG, 8 LTG) were performed. Blood loss was significantly lower in the LTG group than in the OTG group (135.5 vs 568.3 mL, P = 0.013). However, there was no significant difference in the operation time, days to food intake, or length of hospital stay between the two groups. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the postoperative complications, number of retrieved lymph nodes, or pathological findings. Two LTG patients (25.0%) required conversion to open surgery. There was no mortality in either group. CONCLUSIONS LTG for remnant gastric cancer can be a safe treatment option and may have an advantage of less blood loss than OTG.
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- Eisuke Booka
- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Kanagawaken Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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The Feasibility of Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer. Int Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.9738/intsurg-d-15-00155.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We compared laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer (LRG) with open gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer (ORG) to assess the safety and invasive nature of LRG. This study was a retrospective study. The study population consisted of 27 consecutive patients who underwent gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer. Of these, 15 underwent ORG between January 2003 and April 2007, and 12 underwent LRG between May 2007 and January 2013. The operation time was not significantly different between the 2 groups. However, blood loss was significantly less in the LRG group than in the ORG group. No intraoperative blood transfusion was required. There was no significant difference in morbidity rate between the LRG (1/12, 8.3%) and ORG (4/15, 26.7%) groups, and no patients died in either group. Body temperature on postoperative day (POD) 7 (P = 0.034); systolic blood pressure on PODs 6 (P = 0.042) and 7 (P = 0.035); and heart rate on POD 7 (P = 0.049) were significantly lower in the LRG group than in the ORG group. No significant differences were observed in white blood cell count, or C-reactive protein and serum albumin levels between the groups. Serum total protein levels were significantly higher on POD 1 (P = 0.020), and the number of lymphocytes was significantly higher on POD 7 in the LRG group than in the ORG group (P = 0.036). Pain scores on POD 7 were significantly lower in the LRG group than in the ORG group (P = 0.033). LRG is a technically feasible and safe procedure.
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Yamashita K, Miyazaki Y, Takahashi T, Masuike Y, Motoori M, Kimura Y, Kurokawa Y, Makino T, Yamasaki M, Nakajima K, Takiguchi S, Mori M, Doki Y. Safety and feasibility of laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer patients with a history of abdominal surgery. Surg Today 2017; 47:1274-1281. [PMID: 28321575 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-017-1506-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric cancer patients with a history of abdominal surgery (HAS). METHODS This retrospective study analyzed data collected from gastric cancer patients with HAS, who underwent LG between 2004 and 2015. We compared the clinicopathological features that correlated with conversion to open surgery and the development of severe postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo classification of grade III or higher). RESULTS Of the 41 patients identified, 6 (14.6%) required conversion to open surgery. The incidence of conversion to open surgery was associated with a history of lower gastrointestinal tract surgery (p = 0.009), attempted laparoscopic total gastrectomy (p = 0.002), and excessive blood loss (p < 0.001). Severe postoperative complications developed in six patients (14.6%). Although the development of complications was associated with high postoperative serum C-reactive protein, the type of past abdominal surgery was not significantly correlated with severe complications. CONCLUSIONS LG was feasible for gastric cancer patients with a HAS, but for those with a history of lower abdominal surgery or those who require total gastrectomy, surgeons should carefully consider the indications for LG.
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- Kotaro Yamashita
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka General Medical Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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Liao G, Wen S, Xie X, Wu Q. Laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer: Risk factors associated with conversion and a systematic analysis of literature. Int J Surg 2016; 34:17-22. [PMID: 27543820 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Revised: 07/30/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND In traditional opinion, history of abdominal surgery was the relative contraindication for Laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) with high rate of conversion to Open gastrectomy (OG).Use of LG for treatment of remnant gastric cancer (RGC) has been documented in some case studies and controlled clinical trials. However, whether LG is superior, equal or inferior to OG in these patients is not clear. METHODS English language articles published between January 2005 and January 2016 were searched in MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Main outcome measures were: conversion of LG to OG, operative time, intraoperative blood loss, tumor size, positive proximal resection margin, lymph node dissection, disease stage, post-operative resumption of oral intake, postoperative hospital stay, complications, mortality and follow-up findings. Published clinical data which was in the situation of conversion to OG was collected, and the factors associated with conversion to open surgery were examined. RESULTS Five non-randomized controlled trials and seven LG case studies were included in the systematic review. Meta-analysis of the data could not be performed due to high variation and heterogeneity in study design, study population, LG technique, and outcome measures among the included studies. Systematic analysis of the included studies showed that LG was associated with significantly shorter mean operative time, early resumption of oral intake, and shorter hospital stay, as compared to that with OG. No significant difference in complications was observed between the two groups. CONCLUSION LG in the hands of experienced surgeons is relative feasibility and safety for RGC. Previous surgical anastomosis, previous open surgery and surgical experience were associated with conversion to OG. However, these findings should be validated with robust prospective comparative studies.
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- Guanqun Liao
- Department of General Surgery, Foshan Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Foshan, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Foshan Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Foshan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Foshan Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Foshan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Foshan Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Foshan, China
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A Case of Laparoscopic Resection for Carcinoma of the Gastric Remnant following Proximal Gastrectomy Reconstructed with Jejunal Interposition. Case Rep Surg 2016; 2016:9357659. [PMID: 27034881 PMCID: PMC4808533 DOI: 10.1155/2016/9357659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2015] [Revised: 02/14/2016] [Accepted: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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A 72-year-old Japanese man had a history of proximal gastrectomy for early gastric cancer located in the upper third of the stomach in 2007. Our usual treatment strategy for early gastric cancer in the upper third of the stomach in 2007 was open proximal gastrectomy reconstructing by jejunal interposition with a 10 cm single loop. Upper gastrointestinal fiberscopy for annual follow-up revealed a type 0-IIc-shaped tumor with ulcer scar, 4.0 cm in size, located in the gastric remnant near the jejunogastrostomy. A clinical diagnosis of cancer of the gastric remnant, clinical T1b(SM)N0M0, Stage IA, following the proximal gastrectomy was made and a laparoscopic approach was selected because of the cancer's early stage. Remnant total gastrectomy with D1 plus lymphadenectomy was carried out with five ports by a pneumoperitoneal method. Complete resection of the reconstructed jejunum was undergone along with the jejunal mesentery. Reconstruction by the Roux-en-Y method via the antecolic route was selected. Total operative time was 395 min and blood loss was 40 mL. Our patient was the first successful case of resection for carcinoma of the gastric remnant following proximal gastrectomy reconstructed with jejunal interposition in a laparoscopic approach.
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Tsunoda S, Okabe H, Tanaka E, Hisamori S, Harigai M, Murakami K, Sakai Y. Laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer: a comprehensive review and case series. Gastric Cancer 2016; 19:287-92. [PMID: 25503677 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-014-0451-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Remnant gastric cancer is increasing with the earlier detection of gastric cancer and improved medical care. Laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer has been reported sporadically in association with the increased use of minimally invasive techniques. However, because of the rarity of remnant gastric cancer, the number of cases reported per study has been small. We therefore reviewed all published English-language reports, including our experience, to better characterize the technical aspects of currently used procedures. METHODS Ten patients who underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant cancer between August 2005 and March 2014 were retrospectively studied. A comprehensive literature search was performed using the PubMed database to identify English-language studies on laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer that were published before May 2014. RESULTS There was no conversion to open surgery. The mean operating time was 325 min, and mean intraoperative blood loss was 55 g. The mean number of retrieved lymph nodes was 22, and mean postoperative hospital stay was 13 days. There was only one minor wound infection (overall morbidity rate, 10%). From the literature review, all comparative studies revealed that laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer required a longer operating time, and most studies reported less intraoperative blood loss, an equivalent number of harvested lymph nodes, and a shorter postoperative stay as compared with open surgery. CONCLUSION Proficiency in advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques, such as proper adhesiolysis and stable laparoscopic anastomosis, will allow laparoscopic gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer to be performed with satisfactory short-term results. This minimally invasive approach can be one treatment option for remnant gastric cancer.
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- Shigeru Tsunoda
- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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Minimally invasive surgery for remnant gastric cancer: a comparison with open surgery. Surg Endosc 2014; 28:2452-8. [PMID: 24622766 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3496-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2013] [Accepted: 02/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Completion total gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer (RGC) is technically challenging, especially using the minimally invasive approach. Only a few small case series have reported the technical feasibility of completion total gastrectomy by minimally invasive surgery (MIS). The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of MIS and open surgery for RGC. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 76 completion total gastrectomies for RGC between 2005 and 2012. Indications for MIS were limited to no evidence of serosa invasion or lymph node metastasis to extraperigastric areas on preoperative evaluation. We compared patient characteristics, intraoperative factors, post-operative outcomes, and survival for the MIS and open surgery groups. RESULTS Eighteen patients underwent completion total gastrectomy with MIS (10 laparoscopic, 8 robotic) and 58 patients underwent open surgery. Operation time was longer in the MIS than the open group (266 vs. 203 min, P = 0.004), but the groups had similar estimated blood loss, frequency of unplanned other organ resection, and number of retrieved lymph nodes. The MIS group had a significantly earlier initiation of soft diet, shorter hospital stay, and fewer pain medication injections. Complication rates, recurrence, and overall 5-year survival were similar for the two groups. When we compared laparoscopy with robotic, similar result was shown in all parameters except operation time. CONCLUSIONS Compared to open surgery, MIS for RGC demonstrated better short-term outcome and comparable oncologic results. MIS for RGC is feasible and safe and maintains advantages of minimal invasiveness. Both laparoscopic and robotic approaches are reasonable to the management of RGC.
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Nagai E, Nakata K, Ohuchida K, Miyasaka Y, Shimizu S, Tanaka M. Laparoscopic total gastrectomy for remnant gastric cancer: feasibility study. Surg Endosc 2013; 28:289-96. [PMID: 24013469 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-013-3186-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The benefits and feasibility of laparoscopic surgery for remnant gastric cancer are still unclear. The purpose of this study was to describe the detailed procedure and to evaluate the clinical short-term outcomes of laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) compared with open total gastrectomy (OTG) for remnant gastric cancer (RGC). METHODS Of 1,247 consecutive patients who underwent gastrectomy for gastric cancer in our department at Kyushu University Hospital from January 1996 to May 2012, 22 patients who underwent successful curative resection of RGC with precise nodal dissection were enrolled in this study. Twelve patients underwent LTG and the remaining ten patients underwent OTG. We analyzed the clinical short-term outcomes of LTG and compared the results between LTG and OTG groups to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LTG. RESULTS Twelve patients with RGC successfully underwent LTG without open conversion and morbidity. The mean operation time of LTG, 362.3 ± 68.4 min, was significantly longer than that of OTG (p = 0.0176), but the mean blood loss of LTG, 65.8 ± 62 g, was smaller than that of OTG (p < 0.01). The mean postoperative times to resumption of water and food intake were significantly shorter in the LTG group than in the OTG group (p < 0.01). The overall 3-year survival rate was comparable between the LTG and OTG groups (77.8 vs. 100 %; p = 0.9406). CONCLUSIONS This study shows that LTG is a feasible and reliable procedure for the treatment of RGC in terms of short-term outcomes.
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- Eishi Nagai
- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan,
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Corcione F, Pirozzi F, Cuccurullo D, Angelini P, Cimmino V, Settembre A. Laparoscopic total gastrectomy in gastric cancer: our experience in 92 cases. MINIM INVASIV THER 2012; 22:271-8. [PMID: 23134441 DOI: 10.3109/13645706.2012.743919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) is seldom used for gastric cancer because the complex vascularization and lymphatic drainage makes lymphadenectomy and esophagojejunal anastomosis difficult and requires special skills. Our aim was to demonstrate the feasibility and accuracy of LTG in gastric cancer with D2 lymphadenectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighty-eight LTG and four laparoscopic remnant gastrectomies (LRGs) were performed over >12 years. The median patient age was 64 years, and the male/female ratio was 1.49/1. Eighty-seven patients had a D2 and only five patients had a D1 lymphadenectomy. We propose the retrospective analysis of intra- and perioperative mortality and morbidity. RESULTS In only four of 96 cases approached by laparoscopy, a conversion to laparotomy was needed. There were two (2.17%) perioperative deaths in 92 procedures and few complications. Histological data show 79 advanced gastric cancers (AGC), 11 early gastric cancers (EGC), and two gastric diffused lymphomas. The five-year Kaplan-Meier overall survival in patients with EGC and AGC was 100% and 58%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrate the feasibility of an oncologically correct minimally invasive total gastrectomy. We would like to promote comparisons among different institutions to achieve better standardization of indications and techniques for a laparoscopic approach to gastric cancer.
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- Francesco Corcione
- General Surgery Department, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Center, Highly Specialized and of National Importance Hospital "V. Monaldi" , Naples , Italy
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Totally laparoscopic complete resection of the remnant stomach for gastric cancer. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2012; 398:341-5. [PMID: 22777535 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-012-0979-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2012] [Accepted: 06/25/2012] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND In patients having carcinoma in the remnant stomach, total resection of the remnant stomach with lymph node dissection is a prerequisite. MATERIALS AND METHODS We present the first series of successful totally laparoscopic complete gastrectomy (TLCG) for gastric remnant cancer. RESULTS TLCG was successfully performed without adverse events during surgery in five patients with gastric remnant cancer. The median age of the patients was 72 years (range, 56-84 years), and there were three men and two women. Three of them had a Billroth I reconstruction and two had a Billroth II reconstruction, and in four cases following partial gastrectomy for gastric cancer and one for gastroduodenal ulcer. The median operative time was 360 min; blood loss was 20 ml. The median number of retrieved lymph nodes was 19. No complications occurred postoperatively, and all of the patients were discharged within the ninth postoperative day. CONCLUSIONS Although TLCG for gastric remnant cancer is a technically difficult and challenging operation that requires careful lysis of adhesion and dissection along the major vessels, as well as intracorporeal anastomosis, this procedure is technically feasible. Long-term follow-up is mandatory to validate oncological outcome.
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Qian F, Yu PW, Hao YX, Sun G, Tang B, Shi Y, Zhao YL, Lan YZ, Luo HX, Mo A. Laparoscopy-assisted resection for gastric stump cancer and gastric stump recurrent cancer: a report of 15 cases. Surg Endosc 2010; 24:3205-9. [PMID: 20490555 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-010-1116-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2009] [Accepted: 05/03/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to investigate the technical methods and clinical therapeutic effects of laparoscopy-assisted resection of gastric stump cancer (GSC). METHODS Laparoscopy-assisted resection was performed on 15 patients with GSC. The approach, method, difficult points, and techniques of the operation were analyzed, and its clinical therapeutic effect was evaluated. RESULTS With the help of laparoscopy, D2 radical resection of gastric stump was performed on 12 patients, and palliative gastric stump resection was performed on two patients. There was one case of conversion from laparoscopic surgery to open surgery. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was performed in all cases to reconstruct the alimentary tract. The mean operative time for laparoscopy-assisted resection was 205 ± 25 min. The mean intraoperative blood loss volume was 110 ± 40 ml. The mean number of lymph nodes removed was 18 ± 5. A gastric tube was not placed in the patients after surgery. The mean time for the recovery of intestinal function was 2.5 ± 1 days, the mean duration of postoperative liquid diet was 2.5 ± 1 days, and the mean time for the recovery of ambulatory activity was 3 ± 0.5 days. There was one case of postoperative infection of the incision site. The follow-up time was 6-40 months, with 1 case of death due to liver metastasis, 1 case of death due to peritoneal metastasis, 1 case of death due to complications from lupus erythematosus, and survival for the remaining 12 cases. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopy-assisted resection of GSC is technically feasible; determination of the short- and long-term efficacies will require a larger and comparative sample study.
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- Feng Qian
- Department of General Surgery and Center of Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
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