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Nicolau-Raducu R, Ciancio G, Raveh Y. Development of a checklist framework for kidney transplantation. FRONTIERS IN TRANSPLANTATION 2024; 3:1412391. [PMID: 38993790 PMCID: PMC11235342 DOI: 10.3389/frtra.2024.1412391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Background Kidney transplantation is the therapy of choice for end-stage kidney disease, and a fast-growing transplant procedure worldwide. Diverse clinical practices for recipients and donors' selection and management between transplant centers hinder the creation and dissemination of an anesthesia-surgical checklist. Methods Components of the anesthesia-surgical checklist were selected after a review of the English literature using PubMed search for donor, recipient and graft protocols and outcomes of existing practices in the field of kidney transplantation. Key elements of the most relevant articles were combined with our own center's experience and formulated into the proposed checklist. The checklist is intended to be used perioperatively, once patient receives an offer. Results The perioperative checklist centers primarily on the following donor and recipient's factors: (i) Review of the pretransplant candidate workup; (ii) Assessment of donor/graft status; (iii) Hypothermic machine perfusion parameters; (iv) Operating room management; (v) Sign out. The proposed kidney transplant checklist was designed to ensure consistency and completeness of diverse tasks and facilitates team communication and coordination. Conclusion We present a novel standardized combined anesthesia-surgical checklist framework for kidney transplant aimed at increasing perioperative safety and streamline the perioperative care of recipients. Future validation studies will determine its clinical feasibility and post-implementation efficacy.
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- Ramona Nicolau-Raducu
- Departmet of Anesthesiology, Solid Organ Transplant & Vascular Anesthesia, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Surgery and Urology, Miami Transplant Institute/Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Departmet of Anesthesiology, Solid Organ Transplant & Vascular Anesthesia, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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Dahmen AS, Phuoc VH, Cohen JB, Sexton WJ, Patel SY. Bloodless surgery in urologic oncology: A review of hematologic, anesthetic, and surgical considerations. Urol Oncol 2022; 41:192-203. [PMID: 36470804 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2022.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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The urologic oncology patient who refuses blood transfusion can present unique challenges in perioperative blood management. Since blood loss and associated transfusion can be expected in many complex urologic oncology surgeries, a multidisciplinary approach may be required for optimal outcomes. Through collaboration with the hematologist, anesthesiologist, and urologist, various techniques can be employed in the perioperative phases to minimize blood loss and the need for transfusion. We review the risks and benefits of these techniques and offer recommendations specific to the urologic oncology patient.
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- Aaron S Dahmen
- Department of Urology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Genitourinary Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL.
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Critical events are rare and stressful. These properties make reliance on memory for clinical management highly susceptible to failure. In the past 10 to 20 years, health care has begun to accept the experience of aviation and other high-reliability organizations in addressing failure to rescue from these events through a combination of practice through simulation and the introduction of cognitive aids, known as checklists or emergency manuals. Cognitive aids have a persuasive body of evidence from simulation studies to establish their value in improving clinician performance. However, their introduction to practice is more complex than distribution of the tools.
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- Alexander A Hannenberg
- Ariadne Labs, 401 Park Drive 3-West, Boston, MA 02215, USA; Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
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Ryan J, MacCraith E, Davis NF, McLornan L. A systematic management algorithm for perioperative complications after robotic assisted partial nephrectomy. Can Urol Assoc J 2019; 13:E371-E376. [PMID: 30817286 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.5750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) is the treatment of choice for T1 renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Since the first robotic assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) was performed in 2004, NSS is being implemented with increasing frequency. RAPN will likely become the gold standard procedure for T1 RCC due to improved dexterity, enhanced visualization, shorter learning curve, quicker recovery time, and shortened warm ischemic time. Although RAPN appears to be the preferred treatment for select renal tumours, there are notable complications in up to 35% of cases. While complications associated with RAPN are well-described, there is a lack of literature describing appropriate management strategies. Herein, we review complications associated with RAPN and design an appropriate systematic management algorithm.
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- James Ryan
- Urology Department, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
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- Urology Department, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
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- Urology Department, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Urology Department, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
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Akopov AL, Bechvaya GT, Abramyan AA, Lotsman EV. SURGICAL SAFETY CHECKLIST: FROM IDEA TO PRACTICAL APPLICATION. GREKOV'S BULLETIN OF SURGERY 2016. [DOI: 10.24884/0042-4625-2016-175-4-84-88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Methods of surgical interventions performing, modifications, instruments used for operation became more developed every year. In spite of this fact, tendency of increase of the rate of iatrogenic errors took place and it was possible to prevent these mistakes by application of Surgical Safety Checklist. The «checklists» are easily available, not very expensive in practice and they are simple to use. An application of such questionnaires could improve the team work and understanding between members of the crew, which could influence directly on operation outcome. The article presents the history of creation of safety list, the analysis of efficacy of «checklist» application in clinical practice in different countries, information about controversial questions in «checklist», perspectives of its application.
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- A. L. Akopov
- I. P.Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University
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- I. P.Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University
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- I. P.Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University
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- I. P.Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University
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Use of the Satinsky clamp for hilar clamping during robotic partial nephrectomy: indications, technique, and multi-center outcomes. J Robot Surg 2016; 11:47-51. [PMID: 27329237 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-016-0611-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/10/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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A Satinsky clamp may be a backup option for hilar clamping during robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) if there are challenges with application of bulldog clamps, but there are potential safety concerns. We evaluate outcomes of RPN using Satinsky vs. bulldog clamps, and provide tips for safe use of the Satinsky as a backup option. Using a multi-center database, we identified 1073 patients who underwent RPN between 2006 and 2013, and had information available about method of hilar clamping (bulldog clamp vs. Satinsky clamp). Patient baseline characteristics, tumor features, and perioperative outcomes were compared between the Satinsky and bulldog clamp groups. A Satinsky clamp was used for hilar clamping in 94 (8.8 %) RPN cases, and bulldog clamps were used in 979 (91.2 %) cases. The use of a Satinsky clamp was associated with greater operative time (198 vs. 175 min, p < 0.001), estimated blood loss (EBL, 200 vs. 100 ml, p < 0.001), warm ischemia time (WIT, 20 vs. 19 min, p = 0.036), transfusion rate (12.8 vs. 4.8 %, p = 0.001), and hospital stay (3 vs. 2 days, p < 0.001). Tumor characteristics and number of renal vessels were similar between groups. There were six intraoperative complications in the Satinsky clamp group, but none were directly related to the Satinsky clamp. On multivariable analysis, the use of the Satinsky clamp was not associated with increase in intraoperative or Clavien ≥3 postoperative complications, positive surgical margin rate or percentage change in estimated glomerular filtration rate. A Satinsky clamp can be a backup option for hilar clamping during challenging RPN cases, but requires careful technique, and was rarely necessary.
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Review of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in modern practice. J Kidney Cancer VHL 2015; 2:30-44. [PMID: 28326257 PMCID: PMC5345538 DOI: 10.15586/jkcvhl.2015.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Partial nephrectomy (PN) is currently the standard treatment for T1 renal tumors. Minimally invasive PN offers decreased blood loss, shorter length of stay, rapid convalescence, and improved cosmesis. Due to the challenges inherent in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, its dissemination has been stifled. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) offers an intuitive platform to perform minimally invasive PN. It is one of the fastest growing robotic procedures among all surgical subspecialties. RAPN continues to improve upon the oncological and functional outcomes of renal tumor extirpative therapy. Herein, we describe the surgical technique, outcomes, and complications of RAPN.
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Wang L, Lee BR. Robotic partial nephrectomy: current technique and outcomes. Int J Urol 2013; 20:848-59. [PMID: 23635467 DOI: 10.1111/iju.12177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 03/21/2013] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Over the past decade, management of the T1 renal mass has focused on nephron-sparing surgery. Robotic partial nephrectomy has played an increasing role in the technique of preserving renal function by decreasing warm ischemia time, as well as optimizing outcomes of hemorrhage and fistula. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy is designed to provide a minimally-invasive nephron-sparing surgical option utilizing reconstructive capability, decreasing intracorporeal suturing time, technical feasibility and safety. Ultimately, its benefits are resulting in its dissemination across institutions. Articulated instrumentation and three-dimensional vision facilitate resection, collecting system reconstruction and renorrhaphy, leading to decreased warm ischemia time while preserving oncological outcomes. The aim of the present review was to present our surgical sequence and technique, as well as review the current status of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.
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- Liang Wang
- Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Tanagho YS, Bhayani SB, Figenshau RS. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in contemporary practice. Front Oncol 2013; 2:213. [PMID: 23336101 PMCID: PMC3542789 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2012.00213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2012] [Accepted: 12/21/2012] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Laparoscopic renal surgery is associated with reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stay, enhanced cosmesis, and more rapid convalescence relative to open renal surgery. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) is a minimally invasive, nephron-sparing alternative to laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (RN) for the management of small renal masses. While offering similar oncological outcomes to laparoscopic RN, the technical challenges and prolonged learning curve associated with LPN limit its wider dissemination. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN), although still an evolving procedure with no long-term data, has emerged as a viable alternative to LPN, with favorable preliminary outcomes. This article provides an overview of the role of RAPN in the management of renal cell carcinoma. The clinical indications and principles of surgical technique for this procedure are discussed. The oncological, renal functional, and perioperative outcomes of RAPN are also evaluated, as are complication rates.
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- Youssef S. Tanagho
- Division of Urologic Surgery, Washington University School of MedicineSt. Louis, MO, USA
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Joshi S, Gorin MA, Ayyathurai R, Ciancio G. Development of a surgical safety checklist for the performance of radical nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy. Patient Saf Surg 2012; 6:27. [PMID: 23241448 PMCID: PMC3546874 DOI: 10.1186/1754-9493-6-27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2012] [Accepted: 12/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The surgical management of renal cell carcinoma with invasion of the renal vein or inferior vena cava is associated with significant rates of perioperative morbidity and mortality. In this report we propose a surgical checklist aimed at reducing adverse events associated with the resection of these tumors. Methods This review describes the development of an evidence- and experience-based surgical checklist aimed at improving the perioperative safety of patients undergoing radical nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy. Results Reducing the risk of complications during the surgical management of renal tumors with venous invasion begins with appropriate pre-operative imaging aimed at defining the cranial extent of the tumor thrombus, thus facilitating accurate preoperative planning. Other key elements of the checklist are aimed at ensuring clear and precise pre-, intra- and postoperative communication between members of the multidisciplinary-care team. Conclusion A standardized surgical checklist may help to increase the perioperative safety of patients undergoing radical nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy. Future validation studies are required to determine the clinical feasibility and post-implementation safety profile of this new checklist.
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