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Ng J, Teng R, Izwan S, Chan E, Kumar M, Damodaran Prabha R, Puhalla H. Incidence and management of choledocholithiasis on routine intraoperative cholangiogram: a 5-year tertiary centre experience. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:139-144. [PMID: 36562109 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The incidence of choledocholithiasis on routine intraoperative cholangiogram (IOC) during cholecystectomy is approximately 12%. Cholecystectomy without IOC may lead to undiagnosed choledocholithiasis placing patients at risk of complications such as pancreatitis or cholangitis. This study aims to determine the incidence of choledocholithiasis intraoperatively as well as the associated risk factors and the methods of management. METHODS A retrospective observational analysis of all laparoscopic cholecystectomies with IOC at the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service from 1 January 2016 to 2 December 2021 was carried out. Patient demographics, operative data and cholangiogram findings were collected from electronic medical systems. RESULTS A total of 3904 cholecystectomies were carried out over the study period. 3520 (90.1%) had an IOC, and 474 (13.4%) had positive IOC findings. 158 (33.3%) of the cases were managed intraoperatively with hyoscine butylbromide with or without intravenous glucagon followed by biliary tree flushing alone, 183 (38.6%) received transcystic bile duct exploration (TCBDE) with a success rate of 83% and 167 (35.2%) received endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Choledocholithiasis was incidental in 44 (9.28%) patients. CONCLUSION Incidental choledocholithiasis during routine IOC is not uncommon. Management predominantly includes intraoperative TCBDE or postoperatively via an ERCP. This study has not found reliable preoperative factors to predict choledocholithiasis based on preoperative clinical, radiological and biochemical factors. A small proportion of patients received preoperative endoscopic intervention, and the decision-making process requires further investigation.
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- Justin Ng
- Department of General Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital-Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital-Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital-Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital-Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital-Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital-Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Tan MM, Jin X, Taylor C, Low AK, Le Page P, Martin D, Li A, Joseph D, Kormas N. Long-Term Trajectories in Weight and Health Outcomes Following Multidisciplinary Publicly Funded Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Clinically Severe Obesity (≥ 3 Associated Comorbidities): A Nine-Year Prospective Cohort Study in Australia. J Clin Med 2022; 11:4466. [PMID: 35956083 PMCID: PMC9369852 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11154466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: Real-world data on long-term (> 5 years) weight loss and obesity-related complications after newer bariatric surgical procedures are currently limited. The aim of this longitudinal study was to examine the effectiveness and sustainability of bariatric surgery in a cohort with clinically severe obesity in a multidisciplinary publicly funded service in two teaching hospitals in New South Wales, Australia. Methods: Patients were adults with complex clinically severe obesity with a BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 and at least three significant obesity-related comorbidities, who underwent bariatric surgeries between 2009 and 2017. Detailed obesity-related health outcomes were reported from annual clinical data and assessments for up to 9 years of follow-up. Data were also linked with the national joint replacement registry. Results: A total of 65 eligible patients were included (mean, 7; range, 3−12 significant obesity-related comorbidities); 53.8% female; age 54.2 ± 11.2 years, with baseline BMI 52.2 ± 12.5 kg/m2 and weight 149.2 ± 45.5 kg. Most underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (80.0%), followed by laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (10.8%) and one anastomosis gastric bypass (9.2%). Substantial weight loss was maintained over 9 years of follow-up (p < 0.001 versus baseline). Significant total weight loss (%TWL ± SE) was observed (13.2 ± 2.3%) following an initial 1-year preoperative intensive lifestyle intervention, and ranged from 26.5 ± 2.3% to 33.0 ± 2.0% between 1 and 8 years following surgery. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), osteoarthritis-related joint pain and depression/severe anxiety were the most common metabolic, mechanical and mental health comorbidities, with a baseline prevalence of 81.5%, 75.4% and 55.4%, respectively. Clinically significant composite cumulative rates of remission and improvement occurred in T2DM (50.0−82.0%) and hypertension (73.7−82.9%) across 6 years. Dependence on continuous positive airway pressure treatment in patients with sleep-disordered breathing fell significantly from 63.1% to 41.2% in 6 years. Conclusion: Bariatric surgery using an intensive multidisciplinary approach led to significant long-term weight loss and improvement in obesity-related comorbidities among the population with clinically complex obesity. These findings have important implications in clinical care for the management of the highest severity of obesity and its medical consequences. Major challenges associated with successful outcomes of bariatric surgery in highly complex patients include improving mental health in the long run and reducing postoperative opioid use. Long-term follow-up with a higher volume of patients is needed in publicly funded bariatric surgery services to better monitor patient outcomes, enhance clinical data comparison between services, and improve multidisciplinary care delivery.
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- Michelle M.C. Tan
- Boden Initiative, Central Clinical School, Sydney School of Medicine, Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia;
- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia
- Diabetes, Metabolism & Obesity Translational Research Unit, Camden Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Centre for Big Data Research in Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia;
- Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Kolling Institute, The University of Sydney, St Leonards, NSW 2064, Australia
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- Upper GI Surgery Department, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia; (C.T.); (P.L.P.); (D.M.); (D.J.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, NSW 2076, Australia;
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- Upper GI Surgery Department, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia; (C.T.); (P.L.P.); (D.M.); (D.J.)
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- Upper GI Surgery Department, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia; (C.T.); (P.L.P.); (D.M.); (D.J.)
- Hepatobiliary & Upper GIT Surgery Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Boden Initiative, Central Clinical School, Sydney School of Medicine, Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia;
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Healthy Housing, Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Upper GI Surgery Department, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia; (C.T.); (P.L.P.); (D.M.); (D.J.)
- Hepatobiliary & Upper GIT Surgery Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia
- Diabetes, Metabolism & Obesity Translational Research Unit, Camden Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia
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