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Beji H, Bouassida M, Kallel Y, Tormane MA, Mighri MM, Touinsi H. Leiomyoma of the esophagus: A case report and review of the literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 94:107078. [PMID: 35439728 PMCID: PMC9027349 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Benign tumors represent less than 1% of esophageal neoplasms. Esophageal leiomyoma is a very rare tumor that arises from mesenchymal tissue. We present here a case of leiomyoma of the esophagus which was revealed by dysphagia and vomiting that was treated by surgical enucleation. PRESENTATION OF CASE This report illustrates the case of a female who presented with dysphagia and vomiting. Imageology demonstrated an esophageal mass which was treated with surgical enucleation. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyoma. CLINICAL DISCUSSION Benign esophageal tumors are rare. Leiomyoma commonly presents as a single lesion in the middle or lower third of the esophagus. Leiomyomas located in the proximal and middle third of the esophagus can be operated on by right thoracotomy. Surgical treatment varies from enucleation to esophageal resection depending on the size and location of the mass. In our case, the tumor was enucleated by a right posterolateral thoracotomy. CONCLUSION Esophageal leiomyoma is a benign and generally asymptomatic tumor. Surgery is the pillar of treatment. Enucleation should be performed whenever possible to avoid esophagectomy and thus decrease morbidity and mortality.
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- Hazem Beji
- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Mohamed Taher Maamouri, Nabeul, Tunisia; University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Mohamed Taher Maamouri, Nabeul, Tunisia; University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Mohamed Taher Maamouri, Nabeul, Tunisia; University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Mohamed Taher Maamouri, Nabeul, Tunisia; University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Mohamed Taher Maamouri, Nabeul, Tunisia; University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Mohamed Taher Maamouri, Nabeul, Tunisia; University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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Froiio C, Berlth F, Capovilla G, Tagkalos E, Hadzijusufovic E, Mann C, Lang H, Grimminger PP. Robotic-assisted surgery for esophageal submucosal tumors: a single-center case series. Updates Surg 2022; 74:1043-1054. [PMID: 35147859 PMCID: PMC9213313 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-022-01247-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Esophageal submucosal tumors (SMTs) are rare heterogenous clinical entities. The surgical resection can be performed in different surgical approaches. However, the robotic surgical strategy is poorly documented in the treatment of SMTs. We present our series of operated esophageal SMTs approached via robotic-assisted surgery. Six patients with symptomatic esophageal submucosal tumors underwent robotic surgery within a 3-year period. The performed procedures were robotic-assisted enucleation, robotic esophagectomy (RAMIE) and reverse hybrid robotic esophagectomy. Patients’ clinical data, intra/postoperative outcomes, and histopathological features were retrieved from the institution’s prospective database. Five of six patients were scheduled for upfront surgery: four underwent robotic enucleation (three leiomyoma and one suspected GIST) and one underwent reverse hybrid robotic esophagectomy (suspected GIST). One patient, diagnosed with GIST, was treated with neoadjuvant Imatinib therapy, before undergoing a RAMIE. No major intra-operative complications were recorded. Median length of stay was 7 days (6–50), with a longer post-operative course in patients who underwent esophagectomy. Clavien–Dindo > 3a complications occurred in two patients, aspiration pneumonia and delayed gastric emptying. The final histopathological and immuno-histochemical diagnosis were leiomyoma, well-differentiated GIST, low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma and Schwannoma. Robotic-assisted surgery seems to be a promising option for surgical treatment strategies of benign or borderline esophageal submucosal tumors.
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- Caterina Froiio
- Mainz University, Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz, Mainz, Germany.,Department of General Surgery , IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan , Milano, Italy
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- Mainz University, Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Mainz University, Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Mainz University, Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Aritake T, Abe T, Higaki E, Nagao T, Hosoi T, Hosoda W, Sakamoto S, Ito S, Komori K, Shimizu Y. Robot-assisted enucleation of a giant submucosal tumor in the upper esophagus. Asian J Endosc Surg 2022; 15:201-205. [PMID: 34325490 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Few reports have demonstrated robotic surgery for large tumors in the upper esophagus. We report a case of a 52-year-old woman with a giant submucosal tumor in the upper esophagus successfully enucleated using robotic surgery. She presented with odynophagia and dysphagia, with subsequent evaluation revealing a submucosal mass measuring approximately 10 cm in diameter in the upper esophagus. The mass was compressing the trachea and enlarged over 3 years. Endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration of the tumor was non-diagnostic. Robot-assisted esophageal submucosal tumor enucleation was performed for diagnosis and treatment. Flexible forceps control allowed for a multi-directional approach to dissect the tumor and stable forceps handling was critical in this delicate procedure. Subsequent pathological review revealed a well-differentiated esophageal liposarcoma. While surgical margins were not entirely negative, the local recurrence rate of the tumor is low. At the patient's request, we decided to observe the patient without additional resection.
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- Tsukasa Aritake
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Laparoscopic approach in the treatment of large leiomyoma of the lower third of the esophagus. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2017; 12:437-442. [PMID: 29362660 PMCID: PMC5776493 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2017.72327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Leiomyoma of the lower third of the esophagus is a relatively rare disorder but the most common benign tumor of the esophagus. We present a case of an involuted esophageal leiomyoma, 11 cm in size, treated by the laparoscopic approach. The preoperative computed tomogram visualized a mass 3 × 1.5 cm in diameter in the lower esophagus without an eccentric lumen or compression of nearby organs. Resection of the tumor was indicated according to the patient‘s symptoms and to exclude malignancy. Laparoscopic enucleation of esophageal leiomyoma was performed. The overall operative time was 205 min. The diagnosis of leiomyoma was established on histopathology and immunohistochemistry staining. The patient resumed the intake of a normal diet on the 5th postoperative day and was discharged from hospital 8 days after the surgery. We have found this minimally invasive operation to be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option, determined by the experience of the surgeon.
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Chen X, Xi Y, Wang H, Tan L. Minimally invasive surgery for giant esophageal leiomyoma: a case report & review of the literatures. J Thorac Dis 2017; 9:E26-E31. [PMID: 28203434 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.01.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Despite the rapid development of minimally invasive surgery, the treatment of esophageal lesions remains controversial. Giant esophageal leiomyoma could be removed once diagnosed, but its operative method is not quite the same as esophageal leiomyoma of small size. We report a case of giant esophageal leiomyoma and review published cases of giant leiomyomas in the past 10 years. A 29-year-old man was admitted to the clinic for the complaints of 2-month history of dysphagia and discomfort. Radiologic and endoscopic findings suggested esophageal lesion in the muscular layer. The VATS enucleation was performed to relieve the patient's symptoms. The patient started oral intake on the 1st postoperative day, with following solid meal. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on the 8th postoperative day.
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- Xiaosang Chen
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Straughan DM, Azoury SC, Bennett RD, Pimiento JM, Fontaine JP, Toloza EM. Robotic-Assisted Esophageal Surgery. Cancer Control 2015; 22:335-9. [DOI: 10.1177/107327481502200312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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- David M. Straughan
- Departments of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Departments of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Departments of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
- Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
- Gastrointestinal Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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- Departments of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
- Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
- Departments of Thoracic Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
- Gastrointestinal Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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- Departments of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
- Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
- Departments of Thoracic Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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Falkenback D, Lehane CW, Lord RVN. Robot-assisted gastrectomy and oesophagectomy for cancer. ANZ J Surg 2014; 84:712-21. [PMID: 24730691 DOI: 10.1111/ans.12591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Robot-assisted surgery is a technically feasible alternative to open and laparoscopic surgery, which is being more frequently used in general surgery. We undertook this review to investigate whether robotic assistance provides a significant benefit for oesophagogastric cancer surgery. METHODS Electronic databases were searched for original English-language publications for robotic-assisted gastrectomy and oesophagectomy between January 1990 and October 2013. RESULTS Sixty-one publications were included. Thirty-five included gastrectomy, 31 included oesophagectomy and five included both operations. Several publications suggest that robot-assisted subtotal gastrectomy can be as safe and effective as an open or laparoscopic procedure, with equal outcomes with regard to the number of lymph nodes resected, overall morbidity and perioperative mortality, and length of hospital stay. Robotic assistance is associated with longer operation times but also with less blood loss in some reports. A significant benefit for robotic assistance has not been shown for the more extensive operations of oesophagectomy or total gastrectomy with D2-lymphadenectomy. There are very few oncologic data regarding local recurrence or long-term survival for any of the robotic operations. CONCLUSIONS No significant differences in morbidity, mortality or number of lymph node harvested have been shown between robot-assisted and laparoscopic gastrectomy or oesophagectomy. Robotic surgery, with its relatively short learning curve, may facilitate reproducible minimally invasive surgery in this field but operation times are reportedly longer and cost differences remain unclear. Randomized trials with oncologic outcomes and cost comparisons are needed.
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- Dan Falkenback
- Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital and University of Notre Dame School of Medicine, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Surgery, Lund University and Lund University Hospital (Skane University Hospital), Lund, Sweden
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De Giacomo T, Bruschini P, Arcieri S, Ruberto F, Venuta F, Diso D, Francioni F. Partial oesophagectomy for giant leiomyoma of the oesophagus: report of 7 cases. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2014; 47:143-5. [PMID: 24711507 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezu146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Oesophageal leiomyoma is the most common benign tumour of the oesophagus. The incidence of leiomyomas larger than 10 cm, defined as giant oesophageal leiomyomas (GELs), has been reported in 17% of all cases. Although computed tomographic scan and endoscopy are usually useful for diagnosis, big and symptomatic masses located in the lower mediastinum remain both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. METHODS We describe our experience in the management of 7 patients (4 males and 3 females, with a mean age of 41 years) with GEL treated in our department. Radical resection was performed in all cases with partial oesophagectomy in order to relieve symptoms and to obtain a definitive diagnosis. RESULTS There was no perioperative mortality. The minimum diameter of the tumours was 15 cm and the maximum was 30 cm. Definitive histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyoma in all cases without any sign of malignancy. No major postoperative complications developed. Minor complications included partial abdominal wound dehiscence in 1 case, and retention of secretions requiring bronchoscopy in 2. The mean length of hospital stay was 12 days (ranging between 9 and 14 days). After a mean follow-up of 5.4 years (ranging between 12 and 2 years), no sign of recurrence was observed. CONCLUSIONS Whereas removal of small oesophageal leiomyomas can be performed by simple enucleation by conventional thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracoscopy, partial oesophagectomy is often necessary for giant lesions. Since it is not possible preoperatively to distinguish GEL from leiomyosarcoma when metastases are absent, partial oesophageal resection is not to be considered an overtreatment and radical resection should always be planned. A gastric tube, in our experience employed as an oesophageal substitute, is effective and could reduce the risk of significant postoperative gastro-oesophageal reflux.
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- Tiziano De Giacomo
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation 'P. Stefanini' Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation 'P. Stefanini' Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation 'P. Stefanini' Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation 'P. Stefanini' Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation 'P. Stefanini' Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation 'P. Stefanini' Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation 'P. Stefanini' Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Rome, Italy
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Hu X, Lee H. Complete thoracoscopic enucleation of giant leiomyoma of the esophagus: a case report and review of the literature. J Cardiothorac Surg 2014; 9:34. [PMID: 24528601 PMCID: PMC3936798 DOI: 10.1186/1749-8090-9-34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2013] [Accepted: 02/05/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Esophageal leiomyoma is one of the most common types of benign esophagus tumors. Giant leiomyoma of the esophagus is traditionally treated by open thoracotomy, which has large incision. We report a case of complete thoracoscopic enucleation of giant leiomyoma in a chinese patient.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Key Laboratory of Respiratory and Circulation, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Pinheiro FAS, Campos AB, Matos JRF, Araripe DPDA. Videoendoscopic surgery for the treatment of esophagus' leiomyoma. ABCD-ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA 2013; 26:234-7. [PMID: 24190384 DOI: 10.1590/s0102-67202013000300015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2013] [Accepted: 06/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Leiomyomas are the commonest benign esophageal neoplasms. Surgical treatment is the therapy of choice for such tumors. Open enucleation via thoracotomy has long been the standard procedure. With the emergence of thoracoscopic and laparoscopic approaches, minimally invasive surgery represent interesting alternatives to open surgical procedures. AIM To propose endoscopic technique for the treatment of these myomas avoiding thoracotomy. TECHNIQUE Enucleation of leiomyoma by: A) thoracoscopy, for thoracic esophageal tumors, or B) laparoscopy to the ones located in abdominal esophagus. A) The operations are performed under general anesthesia with selective intubation of the left lung. Patients are placed in the left lateral decubitus position and mild dorsiflexion. Four work trocars are used, two of 11 mm and two of 5 mm. One of the 11 mm is put in the 6(th) intercostal space in the posterior axillary line to use the 30° endoscope; another, at the same hemi-clavicular line, to take the lung away off surgical site. Other two trocars of 5 mm are installed for working tools of the surgeon, one in the 4(th) space in the posterior axillary line, and another in the 7(th), also in the posterior axillary line. Operations are always initiated by opening the mediastinal pleura, dissection of the tumor with opening the muscle of the esophageal wall, simple enucleation of the tumor and closure of esophageal parietal muscular layer. B) The interventions are done with patients undergoing general anesthesia and placed in the French position. The approach is the same performed to correct the hiatal hernia, and enucleation is done without difficulty. CONCLUSION Videosurgery for leiomyomas resection is safe and feasible and provides results similar to open procedure, but with a significant reduction in morbidity.
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Khalaileh A, Savetsky I, Adileh M, Elazary R, Abu-Gazala M, Abu Gazala S, Gazala SA, Schlager A, Rivkind A, Mintz Y. Robotic-assisted enucleation of a large lower esophageal leiomyoma and review of literature. Int J Med Robot 2013; 9:253-7. [PMID: 23401224 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.1484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2012] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Leiomyoma is the most common benign esophageal neoplasm. Different invasive surgical approaches have been described for management of such lesions. The literature is reviewed and a robotic assisted left thoracoscopic enucleation with the patient in the right side position is described. A 40-year-old male patient, otherwise healthy, found to have a lower midiastinal mass on screening X-ray, is described. Physical examination and blood tests were within normal limits. Diagnostic work-up included: computerized tomography (CT) scanning of the chest and midiastinum that revealed a 40 × 30 mm mass of the distal esophagus, an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a lower protruding esophageal submucosal mass with intact mucosa, a filling defect was apparent on esophagography. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) showed the same findings, biopsies were taken and leimyoma was diagnosed. Under general anesthesia with a double-lumen endotracheal tube, the patient was positioned on his right side. A 30 robotic scope was introduced in the left 7th intercostal space on the posterior axillary line. Two 8-mm robotic trocars were inserted in the left 5th and 9th intercostals spaces on the same line. Operative field was clearly exposed and an additional 5-mm ethicon trocar was inserted. The inferior pulmonary ligament was released, the parietal pleural space opened, proximal and distal control was achieved using Penrose. The muscular layer of the lower esophagus was opened by coagulation hook, the lesion was enucleated without mucosal penetration. Intraoperative endoscopy permitted localization of the lesion and ensured mucosal integrity. The muscular layer was not closed and the chest drain was left. Total operative time was 200 min and blood loss was less than 20 mL. A Gastrograffin swallow on the first post-operative day showed good esophageal clearance and absence of leak, the patient was allowed a liquid diet. He was discharged on the third post-operative day in a good general condition, benign pathology was confirmed.
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- Abed Khalaileh
- Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center - General Surgery, PO Box 12000, Jerusalem, 91120, Israel
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Luh SP, Hou SM, Fang CC, Chen CY. Video-thoracoscopic enucleation of esophageal leiomyoma. World J Surg Oncol 2012; 10:52. [PMID: 22420503 PMCID: PMC3330022 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-10-52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2011] [Accepted: 03/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor of the esophagus. Surgical enucleation is indicated in case of symptoms or an unclear diagnosis, and open thoracotomy has long been the standard approach for this procedure. However, enucleation through video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been developed as a preferred approach for most lesions in recent years. METHOD Herein we report our twelve patients (seven men and five women, with median age of 42 years) from 2001 to 2009, who underwent enucleation through VATS for esophageal leiomyomas, with a size from 1 to 8 cm in diameter (median: 5), and at different locations, from the thoracic outlet to near the diaphragmatic level of the thoracic esophagus. Intraoperative fiberoptic esophagoscopy was performed in two patients for localization by illumination. A right-sided approach was performed in eight cases (upper two thirds of esophagus) and the left-sided in another four cases (lower third of esophagus). RESULT The median operative time was 95 minutes (70 to 230 minutes). Four of them required small utility incisions (4-6 cm) for better exploration and manipulation. There were no major complications, such as death or empyema due to leaks from mucosal tears, and the presenting symptoms were improved during the follow-up period, from 12 to 98 months. CONCLUSION VATS can be considered as an initial approach for most patients with esophageal leiomyomas, even large in size, irregular in shape, or at unfavorable location. It is a safe, minimally invasive, and effective treatment. However, conversion to open thoracotomy should be required for the sake of clinical or technical concern.
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- Shi-Ping Luh
- Departments of Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, 95 Wen Chang Rd, Shih Lin, Taipei City (111), Taiwan
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Robotic Fourth-Arm Enucleation of an Esophageal Leiomyoma and Review of Literature. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2009; 4:354-7. [DOI: 10.1097/imi.0b013e3181c46218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Esophageal leiomyomas are resected in symptomatic and/or malignancy-suspicious cases. Traditionally, they have been removed by laparotomy or thoracotomy and more recently by thoracoscopy and laparoscopy. Mucosal injury is reported as high as 7% of cases but may be higher in unreported general practice. Robotic technology seems to offer advantages. We describe a robotic approach that seems to minimize mobilization of the esophagus, potentially decreasing the likelihood of mucosal injury and postoperative recovery time. We review the literature to evaluate the reports of mucosal injury with the open, minimally invasive, and robotic techniques and describe our own method. To improve efficiency, we use a four-arm technique.
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Kernstine KH, Emily S, Falabella A, Ramirez NA, Anderson CA, Beblawi I. Robotic Fourth-Arm Enucleation of an Esophageal Leiomyoma and Review of Literature. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2009. [DOI: 10.1177/155698450900400612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Kemp H. Kernstine
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA USA
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Boone J, Borel Rinkes IHM, van Hillegersberg R. Robot-assisted thoracolaparoscopic esophagolymphadenectomy for esophageal cancer. Surg Endosc 2007; 21:2342-3. [PMID: 17926098 PMCID: PMC2077355 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-007-9604-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2007] [Accepted: 08/29/2007] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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