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Andolfi M, Meacci E, Salati M, Xiumè F, Roncon A, Guiducci GM, Tiberi M, Nanto AC, Nachira D, Nocera A, Calabrese G, Congedo MT, Inchingolo R, Margaritora S, Refai M. Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Anatomic Lung Resection after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer: A Case-Matched Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2642. [PMID: 39123370 PMCID: PMC11311275 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16152642] [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: 06/27/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The advantages of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) are well-recognized in several studies. However, in the cases of advanced lung cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (nCT), the role of VATS is still questionable, with concerns about safety, technical feasibility, and oncological completeness. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of nCT on patients who had undergone uniportal VATS (U-VATS) anatomic lung resections for lung cancer, by comparing the short-term outcomes of patients after nCT with case-matched counterparts (treated by surgery alone). METHODS We performed a retrospective, comparative study enrolling 927 patients (nCT: 60; non-nCT:867) who underwent U-VATS anatomic lung resections from 2014 to 2020 in two centers. Data were collected in a shared database with standardized variables' definition. Propensity score matching using 15 baseline preoperative patients' characteristics was performed in order to minimize selection-confounding factors between the two groups, which then were directly compared in terms of perioperative outcomes. RESULTS After propensity score matching, two groups of 60 patients had been defined. The nCT-group had a higher conversion rate compared to the control group (13.3% vs. 0%, p = 0.003) without an increase in operation time or cardiopulmonary complications. In addition, no differences between the two groups were recorded in terms of prolonged air leaks, length of stay, and readmission. CONCLUSIONS U-VATS after nCT is a feasible approach, showing a similar rate of cardiopulmonary complications and length of stay when compared with the control group. However, it remains a challenging surgery due to its great technical complexity as well as the clinical status of the patients.
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- Marco Andolfi
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, AOU delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (M.S.); (F.X.); (A.R.); (G.M.G.); (M.T.); (A.C.N.); (M.R.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario ‘A. Gemelli’ IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (E.M.); (D.N.); (A.N.); (G.C.); (M.T.C.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, AOU delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (M.S.); (F.X.); (A.R.); (G.M.G.); (M.T.); (A.C.N.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, AOU delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (M.S.); (F.X.); (A.R.); (G.M.G.); (M.T.); (A.C.N.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, AOU delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (M.S.); (F.X.); (A.R.); (G.M.G.); (M.T.); (A.C.N.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, AOU delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (M.S.); (F.X.); (A.R.); (G.M.G.); (M.T.); (A.C.N.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, AOU delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (M.S.); (F.X.); (A.R.); (G.M.G.); (M.T.); (A.C.N.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, AOU delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (M.S.); (F.X.); (A.R.); (G.M.G.); (M.T.); (A.C.N.); (M.R.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario ‘A. Gemelli’ IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (E.M.); (D.N.); (A.N.); (G.C.); (M.T.C.); (S.M.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario ‘A. Gemelli’ IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (E.M.); (D.N.); (A.N.); (G.C.); (M.T.C.); (S.M.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario ‘A. Gemelli’ IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (E.M.); (D.N.); (A.N.); (G.C.); (M.T.C.); (S.M.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario ‘A. Gemelli’ IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (E.M.); (D.N.); (A.N.); (G.C.); (M.T.C.); (S.M.)
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- UOC Pneumologia, Dipartimento Neuroscienze, Organi di Senso e Torace, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario ‘A. Gemelli’ IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario ‘A. Gemelli’ IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (E.M.); (D.N.); (A.N.); (G.C.); (M.T.C.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, AOU delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (M.S.); (F.X.); (A.R.); (G.M.G.); (M.T.); (A.C.N.); (M.R.)
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Khan JA, Albalkhi I, Garatli S, Migliore M. Recent Advancements in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3354. [PMID: 38893066 PMCID: PMC11172429 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113354] [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: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Introduction: Lung cancer remains a global health concern, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) comprising the majority of cases. Early detection of lung cancer has led to an increased number of cases identified in the earlier stages of NSCLC. This required the revaluation of the NSCLC treatment approaches for early stage NSCLC. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search using multiple databases to identify relevant studies on treatment modalities for early stage NSCLC. Inclusion criteria prioritized, but were not limited to, clinical trials and meta-analyses on surgical approaches to early stage NSCLC conducted from 2021 onwards. Discussion: Minimally invasive approaches, such as VATS and RATS, along with lung resection techniques, including sublobar resection, have emerged as treatments for early stage NSCLC. Ground-glass opacities (GGOs) have shown prognostic significance, especially when analyzing the consolidation/tumor ratio (CTR). There have also been updates on managing GGOs, including the non-surgical approaches, the extent of lung resection indicated, and the level of lymphadenectomy required. Conclusions: The management of early stage NSCLC requires a further assessment of treatment strategies. This includes understanding the required extent of surgical resection, interpreting the significance of GGOs (specifically GGOs with a high CTR), and evaluating the efficacy of alternative therapies. Customized treatment involving surgical and non-surgical interventions is essential for advancing patient care.
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- Jibran Ahmad Khan
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia; (J.A.K.); (I.A.); (S.G.)
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia; (J.A.K.); (I.A.); (S.G.)
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia; (J.A.K.); (I.A.); (S.G.)
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- Thoracic Surgery & Lung Transplant, Lung Health Centre, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence (OTCoE), King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh 12713, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Surgery & Medical Specialties, University of Catania, 96100 Catania, Italy
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Utsumi T, Hino H, Maru N, Matsui H, Taniguchi Y, Saito T, Murakawa T. Re-appraisal of bronchus-first right upper lobectomy as an alternative routine procedure. INTERDISCIPLINARY CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY 2024; 38:ivae114. [PMID: 38913868 PMCID: PMC11250227 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivae114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Postoperative air leakage is a major complication of lung resection, particularly right upper lobectomy. However, various surgical procedures can reduce postoperative complications and shorten the drainage period. The current study aimed to analyse the utility of bronchus-first right upper lobectomy as an alternative routine procedure. METHODS We retrospectively analysed the data of 225 (53.7%) patients who underwent bronchus-first right upper lobectomy and 194 (46.3%) patients who underwent the conventional bronchus-last right upper lobectomy at our institution from 2015 to 2022. In patients with incomplete fissures who underwent bronchus-first right upper lobectomy, the bronchus was dissected 1st, followed by the pulmonary artery and vein, and then, the interlobar fissure was divided. We compared the outcomes of 2 procedures and analysed the surgical utility of bronchus-first right upper lobectomy. RESULTS The surgical outcomes and postoperative morbidity comparing bronchus-first and bronchus-last procedure were as follows: median operation time (min) 103/126 (P < 0.001), median bleeding amount (ml) 28/55 (P = 0.003), incomplete lobulation rate (%) 35.1/24.2 (P = 0.02), incidence of prolonged air leakage (%) 2.2/3.1 (P = 0.76) and rate of fellow surgeon's operation (%) 28.0/4.6 (P < 0.001). The procedure was associated with a decreased incidence of prolonged air leakage. The 4-year overall survival rates did not significantly differ between the 2 groups (P = 0.24). CONCLUSIONS Bronchus-first right upper lobectomy can prevent postoperative air leakage in patients with incomplete fissure. Additionally, as an alternative routine procedure, it is associated with a shorter surgical duration and a lower volume of blood loss regardless of interlobar fissure and operator's experience.
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- Takahiro Utsumi
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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Yoo GY, Yoon SK, Moon MH, Moon SW, Hwang W, Kim KS. Development of a Risk Scoring Model to Predict Unexpected Conversion to Thoracotomy during Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Lung Cancer. J Chest Surg 2024; 57:302-311. [PMID: 38472121 PMCID: PMC11089052 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.23.140] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Background Unexpected conversion to thoracotomy during planned video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) can lead to poor outcomes and comparatively high morbidity. This study was conducted to assess preoperative risk factors associated with unexpected thoracotomy conversion and to develop a risk scoring model for preoperative use, aimed at identifying patients with an elevated risk of conversion. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted of 1,506 patients who underwent surgical resection for non-small cell lung cancer. To evaluate the risk factors, univariate analysis and logistic regression were performed. A risk scoring model was established to predict unexpected thoracotomy conversion during VATS of the lung, based on preoperative factors. To validate the model, an additional cohort of 878 patients was analyzed. Results Among the potentially significant clinical variables, male sex, previous ipsilateral lung surgery, preoperative detection of calcified lymph nodes, and clinical T stage were identified as independent risk factors for unplanned conversion to thoracotomy. A 6-point risk scoring model was developed to predict conversion based on the assessed risk, with patients categorized into 4 groups. The results indicated an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.747, with a sensitivity of 80.5%, specificity of 56.4%, positive predictive value of 1.8%, and negative predictive value of 91.0%. When applied to the validation cohort, the model exhibited good predictive accuracy. Conclusion We successfully developed and validated a risk scoring model for preoperative use that can predict the likelihood of unplanned conversion to thoracotomy during VATS of the lung.
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- Ga Young Yoo
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Bou-Samra P, Singhal S. Precision Oncology in Lung Cancer Surgery. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2024; 33:311-320. [PMID: 38401912 DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2023.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Precision in lung cancer surgery is our ability to use the most cutting edge and up to date information to provide personalized and targeted surgical care to our patients. It aims to tailor patient care to patient and tumor characteristics and susceptibilities as well as to optimize the ways treatments are administered. This may include specific perioperative medical treatment, changing operative techniques to more minimally invasive ones if the situation permits, performing sub-anatomical surgeries when possible, and using innovative tumor visualization methods to enhance detection of previously occult disease to ultimately decrease the extent of the planned resection.
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- Patrick Bou-Samra
- The University of Pennsylvania - Stemmler Hall, 3450 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 14th Floor PCAM South Tower, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Winter H, Eichhorn M, Eichhorn F, Grott M. [Modern individualized diagnostics and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 95:280-287. [PMID: 38376521 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-024-02037-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Approximately one half of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are diagnosed at resectable tumor stages (I-IIIA), which can potentially be curatively treated. In the early tumor stages (tumor diameter ≤2 cm) sublobar resection (segmentectomy or atypical wedge resection) leads to a 5‑year long-term survival comparable to lobectomy. The use of immunotherapy, especially within the framework of neoadjuvant treatment, is anticipated to change the surgical treatment of NSCLC in the future. With the introduction of lung cancer screening for certain risk groups in Germany planned for 2024, lung tumors can be expected to be diagnosed at earlier stages and more frequently curatively treated. This article provides an overview of the potential impact of lung cancer screening, modern minimally invasive surgical techniques and neoadjuvant treatment concepts for the surgical treatment of NSCLC.
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- Hauke Winter
- Thoraxchirurgie, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Roentgenstraße 1, 69126, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Thoraxchirurgie, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Roentgenstraße 1, 69126, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Thoraxchirurgie, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Roentgenstraße 1, 69126, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Thoraxchirurgie, Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, Roentgenstraße 1, 69126, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Fang Z, Li C, Bosinceanu ML, Ding C, Zhao J, Gonzalez-Rivas D. Case Report: Uniportal robot-assisted thoracoscopic double-sleeve lobectomy after neoadjuvant immunotherapy. Front Surg 2024; 11:1360125. [PMID: 38444900 PMCID: PMC10912180 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1360125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, has been proven to have an advantage over open thoracotomy with less pain, fewer postoperative complications, faster discharge, and better tolerance among elderly patients. We introduce a uniportal robot-assisted thoracoscopic double-sleeve lobectomy performed on a patient following neoadjuvant immunotherapy. Specialized instruments like customized trocars with a reduced diameter, bulldog clamps, and double-needle sutures were utilized to facilitate the maneuverability through the single incision. This technique integrates the merits of multiport robot-assisted thoracic surgery with uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
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- Ziyao Fang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Research Center of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Research Center of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico di Monza, Oncology Hospital Monza, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Research Center of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Research Center of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit (UCTMI), Coruña University Hospital, Coruña, Spain
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Makarov V, Yessentayeva S, Kadyrbayeva R, Irsaliev R, Novikov I. Modifications to the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery technique reduce 1-year mortality and postoperative complications in intrathoracic tumors. Eur J Cancer Prev 2024; 33:53-61. [PMID: 37401484 DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study is to analyze the immediate outcomes and results of video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy and lung resection performed in the surgical department of the AOC between 2014 and 2018. METHODS For the period from 2014 to 2018, 118 patients with peripheral lung cancer were operated on in the surgical department of the AOC. The following operations were performed: lobectomy in 92 cases (78%), of which: upper lobectomy, 44 (47.8%); average lobectomy, 13 (14.1%); lower lobectomy, 32 (35%); bilobectomy, 3 (3.3%). All patients underwent extensive lymphadenectomy on the side of the operation. In 22 patients, for various reasons, preservation of thoracotomy was performed. RESULTS The absence of N0 lymph node damage was observed in 82 patients (70%), the first-order lymph node damage N1 in 13 (11%), N2 in 13 (11%), N3 in 5 (4%), and NX in 5 (4%). Histological examination revealed: squamous cell carcinoma - 35.1%, adenocarcinoma - 28.5%, undifferentiated carcinoma - 8.3%, NSCLC - 5.6%, NEO - 4.6%, sarcoma - 1.8%. At the same time, in 12.7% of patients, mts was detected - lung damage, and in 3.4%, malignant cells were not detected. Most patients were activated on the first day after surgery. CONCLUSION An analysis of the direct results of the study allows us to conclude that video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is a highly effective, minimally invasive, safe method for treating peripheral lung cancer, which allows us to recommend it for wider use in oncological practice.
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- Valeriy Makarov
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Care, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
- Department of Oncosurgery, Almaty Regional Multidisciplinary Clinic
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- Department of Oncosurgery, Kazakh Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology
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- Department of Oncosurgery, Almaty Oncology Center, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
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- Department of Oncosurgery, Almaty Regional Multidisciplinary Clinic
- Department of Oncology and Mammology, Kazakh-Russian Medical University
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Fujita T, Koyanagi A, Kishimoto K. Complete thoracoscopic lobectomy versus hybrid video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 72:31-40. [PMID: 37311943 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-023-01947-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is the standard approach to lobectomy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, there are many different types. One of its approaches is complete thoracoscopic surgery (CTS), which may be less invasive because of low chest wall stress. This study compared the treatment outcomes of CTS and hybrid VATS lobectomy for NSCLC. METHODS In total, 442 eligible patients with clinical N0 NSCLC underwent lobectomy between 2007 and 2016. Patients were classified into a group of patients who underwent CTS and a group of those who underwent hybrid VATS. Propensity score matching was performed between the two groups. RESULTS There were 175 patients after matching. The median follow-up period in the CTS and hybrid VATS groups was 60 and 63 months, respectively. The CTS group showed less blood loss (CTS, 50 mL vs. 100 mL, p = 0.005), fewer complications (CTS, 25.7% vs. 36.6%, p = 0.037), and shorter postoperative hospital stays (CTS, 8 days vs. 12 days, p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the postoperative 30-day mortality rates. Between the patients who underwent CTS and hybrid VATS groups, the 5-year overall survival rates were 85.4% and 86.0% (p = 0.701), the relapse-free survival rates were 76.5% and 74.9% (p = 0.435), and the lung cancer-specific survival rates were 91.5% and 91.7% (p = 0.90), respectively. CONCLUSIONS CTS is less invasive and has superior short-term outcomes as an approach to lobectomy for early-stage NSCLC.
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- Tomohiro Fujita
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1, Enyacho, Izumoshi, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan.
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Hamada Medical Center, 777-12, Asaicho, Hamadashi, Shimane, 697-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1, Enyacho, Izumoshi, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1, Enyacho, Izumoshi, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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Sakane T, Nakajima K, Iwata H, Nakano T, Hagui E, Oguri M, Nomura K, Hattori Y, Ogino H, Haneda H. Lobectomy versus proton therapy for stage I non-small cell lung cancer. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 166:1490-1501.e2. [PMID: 37625619 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.08.030] [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: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Lobectomy is the standard treatment for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In recent years, an increasing number of patients with lung cancer have been treated using proton therapy (PT). We conducted a propensity score-matched analysis to compare the treatment outcomes of these 2 modalities. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed data from 275 patients with histologically confirmed clinical stage I NSCLC who underwent lobectomy (n = 206) or PT (n = 69) at our institution from July 2013 to December 2020. The end points were overall survival (OS), cause-specific survival, recurrence-free survival (RFS), local control, regional lymph node control, and distant control. Propensity score matching was performed to reduce selection bias in the 2 groups. RESULTS The matched cohort consisted of 59 patients who underwent lobectomy and 59 patients who underwent PT with a median follow-up period of 50 months. There were no significant differences in OS (P = .26), cause-specific survival (P = .33), RFS (P = .53), local control (P = .41), regional lymph node control (P = .98), and distant control (P = .31). In the lobectomy and PT groups, the 5-year OS rate was 85.8% and 79.1%, respectively, the RFS rate was 82.3% and 77.8%, and the local control rate was 92.1% and 96.6%. CONCLUSIONS We found no difference in survival or disease control between lobectomy and PT in patients with histologically confirmed clinical stage I NSCLC. Despite these findings, the potential for unmeasured confounding factors remains, and randomized control trials are needed to better compare these treatment modalities.
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- Tadashi Sakane
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nagoya City University West Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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Taylor M, Raj Krishna G, Rammohan K, Fontaine E, Joshi V, Grant S, Granato F. Outcomes after Conversion from Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy to Thoracotomy. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023. [PMID: 37967842 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1776706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer resections are increasingly being performed via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Conversion to thoracotomy can occur for many reasons and may affect outcomes. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of VATS conversion on short- and mid-term outcomes and identify reasons for conversion. METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing lobectomy for primary non-small cell lung cancer between 2012 and 2019 in a single UK center were included. Primary outcomes were 90-day mortality, intraoperative conversion, and overall survival. Reasons for conversion were defined as bleeding or nonbleeding. Outcomes were compared between groups using univariable analysis. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for conversion. RESULTS A total of 2,622 patients were included with 20.6% (n = 541) completing surgery via VATS and 79.4% (n = 2,081) via thoracotomy. The rate of completed VATS surgery increased significantly over time (2012: 6.9%, 2019: 55.1%, p < 0.001). Overall conversion rate was 14.3% (n = 90/631) and has reduced significantly over time (p < 0.001). The rate of conversion due to intraoperative bleeding was 31.1% (n = 28/90). Obesity, male sex, and stage III disease were independent risk factors for conversion. The 90-day mortality rate after conversion was not significantly different from the rate for planned thoracotomy (3.3 vs. 3.4%, p = 0.987). There was no significant difference in overall survival between patients experiencing intraoperative conversion and those undergoing planned thoracotomy (p = 0.135). CONCLUSION This study demonstrates comparable outcomes for patients undergoing conversion from VATS to those undergoing planned surgery via thoracotomy. It remains unclear if reason for conversion is associated with outcomes.
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- Marcus Taylor
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Tanase BC, Burlacu AI, Nistor CE, Horvat T, Oancea C, Marc M, Tudorache E, Manolescu D. Differential Outcomes of VATS and Open Surgery in Lung Cancer Patients with Antecedent Oncological Diagnoses. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1498. [PMID: 37888110 PMCID: PMC10608346 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13101498] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Primary lung cancer is a devastating disease with high morbidity and mortality rates. Patients with a previous oncological history may present with multiple comorbidities, unique clinical features, and unique outcomes after surgical intervention for primary lung cancer. This study aimed to compare the clinical features and outcomes of patients with a previous oncological history who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) or open surgery (OS) for primary lung cancer. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 84 patients with a previous oncological history who underwent surgical intervention for primary lung cancer between January 2018 and January 2023. Among them, 55 patients underwent VATS, while 29 patients underwent OS. Demographic and clinical characteristics, perioperative variables, and postoperative outcomes of the two surgical groups were collected and compared. Most of the 84 patients were women (58.4%) with a high smoking prevalence (44.1%) and a median of 32.3 packs-year. The patients' histories were most predominant for gynecologic cancers (44.4%) and colorectal cancers (18.6%). The results showed that the VATS group had a significantly shorter median hospital stay than the OS group (6.0 days vs. 12.0 days, p-value < 0.001). Additionally, the VATS group had lower incidences of air leaks 24 h post-surgery (12.7% vs. 48.3%, p-value < 0.001) and intractable pain (3.6% vs. 17.2%, p-value = 0.031), as well as significantly lower operative times (270 min vs. 350 min, p-value = 0.046). However, there were no significant differences between the VATS and OS groups in overall survival (log-rank p-value = 0.447). Furthermore, although the 3-month survival was significantly higher in the VATS group (98.2% vs. 79.3%, p-value = 0.003), only one patient from the VATS group (1.8%) and two patients from the OS group (6.9%) were still alive five years after the intervention. In conclusion, VATS is a safe and effective surgical option for patients with a previous oncological history who require surgical intervention for primary lung cancer, with shorter operative times, shorter hospital stays, and lower rates of complications compared to those of OS patients, without compromising oncological outcomes. Nevertheless, both surgical options failed to improve the 5-year survival rate, probably due to the high prevalence of comorbidities and the burden of previous cancer in this population.
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- Bogdan Cosmin Tanase
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Oncology Institute “Alexandru Trestioreanu” of Bucharest, Fundeni Street 252, 022328 Bucharest, Romania; (B.C.T.); (C.E.N.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Oncology Institute “Alexandru Trestioreanu” of Bucharest, Fundeni Street 252, 022328 Bucharest, Romania; (B.C.T.); (C.E.N.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Oncology Institute “Alexandru Trestioreanu” of Bucharest, Fundeni Street 252, 022328 Bucharest, Romania; (B.C.T.); (C.E.N.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Oncology Institute “Alexandru Trestioreanu” of Bucharest, Fundeni Street 252, 022328 Bucharest, Romania; (B.C.T.); (C.E.N.); (T.H.)
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.M.); (E.T.)
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.M.); (E.T.)
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.M.); (E.T.)
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- Department of Radiology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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Feingold PL, Bryan DS, Kuckelman J, Kennedy-Shaffer L, Wang V, Deeb A, Wee J, Jaklitsch M, Marshall MB. Anastomotic Stricture After Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Surg 2023; 116:712-719. [PMID: 37244601 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite improved outcomes, minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) continues to be associated with anastomotic strictures. Most resolve after a single dilation; however, some become refractory. Little is known about strictures after MIE in North America. METHODS We performed a single-institution retrospective review of MIEs from 2015 to 2019. Primary outcomes were the proportion of patients requiring anastomotic dilation and the dilation rate per year. Univariate analyses of patients undergoing dilation by various risk factors were performed with nonparametric tests, and multivariate analyses of the dilation rate were conducted using generalized linear models. RESULTS Of 391 included patients, 431 dilations were performed on 135 patients (34.5%, 3.2 dilations per patient who required at least 1 per patient). One complication occurred after dilation. Comorbidities, tumor histology, and tumor stage were not significantly associated with stricture. Three-field MIE was associated with a higher percentage of patients undergoing dilation (48.9% vs 27.1%, P < .001) and a higher rate of dilations (0.944 vs 0.441 dilations per year, P = .007) than 2-field MIE, and this association remained significant after controlling for covariates. When accounting for surgeon variability, this difference was no longer significant. Among patients with 1 or more dilations, those receiving dilation within 100 days of surgery needed more subsequent dilations (2.0 vs 0.6 dilations per year, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS After controlling for multiple variables, a 3-field MIE approach was associated with a higher rate of repeat dilations in patients undergoing MIE. A shorter interval between esophagectomy and initial dilation is strongly associated with the need for repeated dilations.
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- Paul L Feingold
- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Moonsamy P, Park B. Uniportal Robotic Lung Resection Techniques. Thorac Surg Clin 2023; 33:283-289. [PMID: 37414484 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2023.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgical (U-VATS) and telerobotic techniques have become widely adopted strategies for lung resection and represent a natural progression born of advancing technologic innovation and decades of expanding clinical experience. Combining the best that each approach offers may be the next logical step in the evolution of minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Two parallel efforts are underway: one that combines the traditional U-VATS incision with a multi-arm telerobotic platform and one that utilizes a new single-arm device. Feasibility and refinement of surgical technique will need to be achieved before any conclusions about efficacy can be drawn.
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- Philicia Moonsamy
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Austen 7, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Thoracic Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, Room C-879, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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Acar A, Ceylan KC. VATS sleeve resections. TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI 2023; 31:S45-S53. [PMID: 38344124 PMCID: PMC10852208 DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2023.24737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Sleeve resections in central tumors is a surgical method preferred over pneumonectomy owing to its parenchymasparing features. With the increasing surgical experience and developing technology in recent years, sleeve resections can be performed using the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery method. However, these resections are technically challenging and require significant experience. In this review, we discuss sleeve resections with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the light of the literature.
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- Arkın Acar
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, SBÜ Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery SUAM, Izmir, Türkiye
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Song Z, Yuan Y, Cheng C, Luo Q, Cheng X. The learning curve on uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy with the help of postoperative review of videos. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1085634. [PMID: 37152033 PMCID: PMC10161897 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1085634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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ObjectivesVideo-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy has become the preferred surgical approach in experienced centers, and uniportal approaches are becoming increasingly used. But the uniportal approach is still not widely applied presumably due to the learning difficulties of this complex procedure. The use of surgical videos may be helpful to accelerate the learning of this new techniques as in other fields. In this study, we aimed to analyze the learning curve of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy with the help of postoperative review of videos.Methods114 patients with early-stage lung cancer who underwent uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy performed from 2020 to 2021 were reviewed in this study. We recorded the operation video for each patient and reviewed all the videos after surgery. The learning curves were assessed using cumulative sum analysis and the collected data of perioperative outcomes were assessed.ResultsThe CUMSUM curve showed its inflection points were around case 38 and 53. It was less compared with previous studies, which about 57–140 cases are needed to attain the proficient phase. The perioperative outcomes were similar in each phase, which included intraoperative blood loss (79.00 ± 26.70 vs 70.67 ± 26.64 vs 70.56 ± 27.23, p=0.0119), the length of hospital stay (3.60 ± 1.52 days vs. 3.23 ± 0.90 days vs. 3.06 ± 0.88 days, p=0.053), the rate of prolonged air leak and conversion to open thoracotomy. There was also no significant difference in the numbers and station of lymph node dissection among the three phases.ConclusionsUniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy is a safe and reliable approach. Recording and reviewing the operation video could help the surgeon to improve deficiencies and refine the procedure.
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Xu H, Zhao H, Jin J, Geng J, Sun C, Wang D, Hong N, Yang F, Chen X. An atlas of anatomical variants of subsegmental pulmonary arteries and recognition error analysis. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1127138. [PMID: 36994216 PMCID: PMC10040796 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1127138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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BackgroundSurgery, including lobectomy and segmentectomy, is the major curative intervention for lung cancer. Surgical planning for pulmonary surgery is difficult due to the high variation rate of pulmonary arteries and needs a fine-grained atlas as a reference. We conducted a study to create a surgically oriented atlas and analyzed the error encountered during the production.MethodA total of 100 Chest CTs performed at Peking University People’s Hospital from 2013.09 to 2020.10 were randomly selected for segmental artery labeling. Dicom files were collected for 3D reconstruction. Manual segmentation of each segmental artery was performed by 4 thoracic surgeons. Cross-validation by surgeons was performed to establish the golden standard based on their consensus. Initial recognition errors were recorded accordingly.ResultThe most frequently seen variants for the right upper lobe is 2-branch RA1+2rec+3 and RA2asc; right middle lobe 2-branch RA4a and RA4b+5; right lower lobe 3-branch RA7, RA8 and RA9+10; left upper lobe 3-branch LA1+2a+3, LA1+2b, LA1+2c and 1-branch LA4+5; left lower lobe 2-branch LA8 and LA9+10. Top 5 segmental error occurs in RA4 (23%), LA8 (17%), RA9 (17%), RA8 (14%) and LA9 (11%). A rapid surgical planning tool form was created based on high frequency anatomic variants.ConclusionOur research provided an atlas for lobectomy and segmentectomy at the subsegmental or more distal level. We demonstrated that the recognition accuracy of pulmonary arteries in a non-time-sensitive experimental scenario was still unfavorable. We also suggest that extra attention should be paid to certain surgeries during the surgical planning process.
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Swanson SJ, White A. Sublobar resections for lung cancer: Finally, some answers and some more questions? J Surg Oncol 2023; 127:269-274. [PMID: 36630096 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27163] [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: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The Lung Cancer Study Group Trial, published in 1995, set the tone for lobectomy as the standard of care for early-stage nonsmall cell lung cancer. Twenty-seven years and two randomized trials later, does the thoracic oncology community have clarity regarding the choice type of resection, or more questions?
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- Scott J Swanson
- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Chen T, Zhao W, Ji C, Luo J, Wang Y, Liu Y, Weder W, Fang W. Minimally invasive sleeve lobectomy for centrally located lung cancer: A real-world study with propensity-score matching. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1099514. [PMID: 36816921 PMCID: PMC9929062 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1099514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background The safety, feasibility, and prognosis of sleeve lobectomy by minimally invasive surgery (MIS) remain to be validated. The purpose of this study was to investigate outcomes in real-world patients receiving minimally invasive sleeve lobectomy in a balanced large cohort. Methods Between January 2013 and December 2018, 578 consecutive patients undergoing sleeve resection at a high-volume center were retrospectively analyzed. Surgical and oncologic outcomes were compared between MIS and thoracotomy patients after propensity-score matching (PSM). Results MIS sleeve lobectomy was increasingly used as a time-trend in real-world. Before PSM, the MIS group had smaller tumor size, more T2-stage cases, and more right upper lobe sleeve lobectomies compared to the Open group. After 1:4 PSM by patient demographics and tumoral characteristics, 100 cases of MIS and 338 cases of Open sleeve lobectomy were further analyzed. Although median operation time was longer in the MIS group than in the Open group (170.5 minutes vs.149.5 minutes, P < 0.001), patients in MIS group had significantly less estimated intraoperative blood loss (100 ml vs. 200 ml, P = 0.003), shorter drainage duration (5 days vs. 6 days, P = 0.027) and less amount of drainage (1280 ml vs. 1640 ml, P < 0.001) after surgery. Complete resection rate, combined angioplasty, number of dissected lymph nodes, post-operative length of stay, postoperative morbidity and mortality rate, and application of adjuvant therapy were similar between the two matched groups. Conversion to open thoracotomy was necessary in 13.6% patients, but with similar perioperative outcomes compared to Open cases except for longer operation time. More lower lobe sleeve lobectomies were accomplished via robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery than via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (40.0% vs. 12.0%, P = 0.017) in MIS patients. Five-year overall survivals (MIS vs. Open: 72.7% vs. 64.4%, P = 0.156) and five-year progression-free survivals (MIS vs. Open: 49.2% vs. 50.5%, P = 0.605) were similar between the two matched groups. Conclusions MIS sleeve lobectomy is associated with similar or even better perioperative results and oncologic outcomes to open thoracotomy. Conversion to thoracotomy does not compromise perioperative outcomes. Robot surgery may be preferable for more complex sleeve resections.
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- Tangbing Chen
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Statistics Center, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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D'Amico TA. The Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic or Open Lobectomy (VIOLET) trial: The final chapter to this epic. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023:S0022-5223(23)00076-4. [PMID: 36774208 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Thomas A D'Amico
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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Liu C, Ran R, Luo L, Li X, Liu G, Shao H, Li J. The three steps method for uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy. J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 18:12. [PMID: 36627665 PMCID: PMC9830912 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-023-02129-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy (UVATRUL), as a common procedure for thoracic surgeons, is difficult to manipulate and has some inherent challenges. To solve both of problems, we summarized a series of techniques as the three steps method and investigated its feasibility on the patients of right upper lung cancer. METHODS Forty-eight patients with right upper lobe lung cancer who underwent the three steps method UVATRUL in our hospital from January 2020 to May 2022 were selected as the three steps method group. Forty-seven patients who underwent the traditional UVATRUL were selected as the traditional method group. The intraoperative condition and postoperative condition of the two groups were retrospectively analysed. Multiple linear regression analysis was carried out to analyze the relationship between positive results and surgical method. RESULTS All patients had successfully completed their surgeries. There was no significant difference between the two groups in respect of intraoperative blood loss, rate of conversion, day one thoracic drainage volume, chest tube indwelling time, incidence of postoperative complications, number of lymph node, and postoperative hospital stay (P > 0.05). Operative time of the three steps method group was significantly shorter than the traditional method group (P < 0.001), and number of reloads used was also significantly less than the traditional method group (P = 0.014). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that operative time (β = - 0.470, P < 0.001), and number of reloads (β = - 0.254, P = 0.007) correlated with surgical method. CONCLUSION Compared with the traditional UVATRUL, the three steps method trims the surgery procedures, shortens the operative time, and reduces the use of reloads which makes it an effective procedure for UVATRUL.
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- Caiyang Liu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Neijiang, No. 1866, West Section of Hanan Avenue, Shizhong District, Neijiang, 641000 Sichuan China
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- grid.415880.00000 0004 1755 2258Breast Surgery Center of Sichuan Cancer Hospital, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Neijiang, No. 1866, West Section of Hanan Avenue, Shizhong District, Neijiang, 641000 Sichuan China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Neijiang, No. 1866, West Section of Hanan Avenue, Shizhong District, Neijiang, 641000 Sichuan China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Neijiang, No. 1866, West Section of Hanan Avenue, Shizhong District, Neijiang, 641000 Sichuan China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Neijiang, No. 1866, West Section of Hanan Avenue, Shizhong District, Neijiang, 641000 Sichuan China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Neijiang, No. 1866, West Section of Hanan Avenue, Shizhong District, Neijiang, 641000 Sichuan China
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Cao C, Gossot D, Seguin-Givelet A, Melfi F. Real-world postoperative outcomes of segmentectomy versus lobectomy for lung cancer. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY 2022; 63:6965023. [PMID: 36579849 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Christopher Cao
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney University, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Curie-Montsouris Thoracic Institute, Paris, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Multispecialty Center for Surgery Robotic, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Advanced Surgical Technologies for Lung Cancer Treatment: Current Status and Perspectives. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2022.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Lim E, Harris RA, McKeon HE, Batchelor TJ, Dunning J, Shackcloth M, Anikin V, Naidu B, Belcher E, Loubani M, Zamvar V, Dabner L, Brush T, Stokes EA, Wordsworth S, Paramasivan S, Realpe A, Elliott D, Blazeby J, Rogers CA. Impact of video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy versus open lobectomy for lung cancer on recovery assessed using self-reported physical function: VIOLET RCT. Health Technol Assess 2022; 26:1-162. [PMID: 36524582 PMCID: PMC9791462 DOI: 10.3310/thbq1793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Surgery remains the main method of managing early-stage disease. Minimal-access video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery results in less tissue trauma than open surgery; however, it is not known if it improves patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy with open surgery for the treatment of lung cancer. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS A multicentre, superiority, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial with blinding of participants (until hospital discharge) and outcome assessors conducted in nine NHS hospitals. Adults referred for lung resection for known or suspected lung cancer, with disease suitable for both surgeries, were eligible. Participants were followed up for 1 year. INTERVENTIONS Participants were randomised 1 : 1 to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy or open surgery. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery used one to four keyhole incisions without rib spreading. Open surgery used a single incision with rib spreading, with or without rib resection. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was self-reported physical function (using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30) at 5 weeks. Secondary outcomes included upstaging to pathologic node stage 2 disease, time from surgery to hospital discharge, pain in the first 2 days, prolonged pain requiring analgesia at > 5 weeks, adverse health events, uptake of adjuvant treatment, overall and disease-free survival, quality of life (Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30, Quality of Life Questionnaire Lung Cancer 13 and EQ-5D) at 2 and 5 weeks and 3, 6 and 12 months, and cost-effectiveness. RESULTS A total of 503 patients were randomised between July 2015 and February 2019 (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, n = 247; open surgery, n = 256). One participant withdrew before surgery. The mean age of patients was 69 years; 249 (49.5%) patients were men and 242 (48.1%) did not have a confirmed diagnosis. Lobectomy was performed in 453 of 502 (90.2%) participants and complete resection was achieved in 429 of 439 (97.7%) participants. Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 physical function was better in the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery group than in the open-surgery group at 5 weeks (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, n = 247; open surgery, n = 255; mean difference 4.65, 95% confidence interval 1.69 to 7.61; p = 0.0089). Upstaging from clinical node stage 0 to pathologic node stage 1 and from clinical node stage 0 or 1 to pathologic node stage 2 was similar (p ≥ 0.50). Pain scores were similar on day 1, but lower in the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery group on day 2 (mean difference -0.54, 95% confidence interval -0.99 to -0.09; p = 0.018). Analgesic consumption was 10% lower (95% CI -20% to 1%) and the median hospital stay was less (4 vs. 5 days, hazard ratio 1.34, 95% confidence interval 1.09, 1.65; p = 0.006) in the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery group than in the open-surgery group. Prolonged pain was also less (relative risk 0.82, 95% confidence interval 0.72 to 0.94; p = 0.003). Time to uptake of adjuvant treatment, overall survival and progression-free survival were similar (p ≥ 0.28). Fewer participants in the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery group than in the open-surgery group experienced complications before and after discharge from hospital (relative risk 0.74, 95% confidence interval 0.66 to 0.84; p < 0.001 and relative risk 0.81, 95% confidence interval 0.66 to 1.00; p = 0.053, respectively). Quality of life to 1 year was better across several domains in the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery group than in the open-surgery group. The probability that video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is cost-effective at a willingness-to-pay threshold of £20,000 per quality-adjusted life-year is 1. LIMITATIONS Ethnic minorities were under-represented compared with the UK population (< 5%), but the cohort reflected the lung cancer population. CONCLUSIONS Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy was associated with less pain, fewer complications and better quality of life without any compromise to oncologic outcome. Use of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is highly likely to be cost-effective for the NHS. FUTURE WORK Evaluation of the efficacy of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery with robotic assistance, which is being offered in many hospitals. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial is registered as ISRCTN13472721. FUNDING This project was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research ( NIHR ) Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 26, No. 48. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Eric Lim
- Academic Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, London, UK
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- Clinical Trials and Evaluation Unit, Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Clinical Trials and Evaluation Unit, Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Thoracic Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The James Cook University Hospital, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Academic Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, London, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK
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- Clinical Trials and Evaluation Unit, Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Clinical Trials and Evaluation Unit, Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Health Economics Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Health Economics Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research Bristol and Weston Biomedical Research Centre, Surgical Innovation Theme, Centre for Surgical Research, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research Bristol and Weston Biomedical Research Centre, Surgical Innovation Theme, Centre for Surgical Research, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Clinical Trials and Evaluation Unit, Bristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Han X, Wei Z, Zhao Z, Yang X, Ye X. Cost and effectiveness of microwave ablation versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical resection for ground-glass nodule lung adenocarcinoma. Front Oncol 2022; 12:962630. [PMID: 36276106 PMCID: PMC9581221 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.962630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose To retrospectively evaluate the cost and effectiveness in consecutive patients with ground-glass nodules (GGNs) treated with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS; i.e., wedge resection or segmentectomy) or microwave ablation (MWA). Materials and methods From May 2017 to April 2019, 204 patients who met our study inclusion criteria were treated with VATS (n = 103) and MWA (n = 101). We calculated the rate of 3-year overall survival (OS), local progression-free survival (LPFS), and cancer−specific survival (CSS), as well as the cost during hospitalization and the length of hospital stay. Results The rates of 3-year OS, LPFS, and CSS were 100%, 98.9%, and 100%, respectively, in the VATS group and 100%, 100% (p = 0.423), and 100%, respectively, in the MWA group. The median cost of VATS vs. MWA was RMB 54,314.36 vs. RMB 21,464.98 (p < 0.001). The length of hospital stay in the VATS vs. MWA group was 10.0 vs. 6.0 d (p < 0.001). Conclusions MWA had similar rates of 3-year OS, LPFS, and CSS for patients with GGNs and a dramatically lower cost and shorter hospital stay compared with VATS. Based on efficacy and cost, MWA provides an alternative treatment option for patients with GGNs.
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- Xiaoying Han
- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Key Laboratory of Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, Shandong Lung Cancer Institute, Jinan, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Xia Yang, ; ; Xin Ye,
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Key Laboratory of Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, Shandong Lung Cancer Institute, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Xia Yang, ; ; Xin Ye,
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Geropoulos G, Esagian SM, Skarentzos K, Ziogas IA, Katsaros I, Kosmidis D, Tsoulfas G, Lawrence D, Panagiotopoulos N. Video-assisted thoracoscopic versus open sleeve lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis from six comparative studies. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2022; 30:881-893. [PMID: 36154301 DOI: 10.1177/02184923221115970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Lung sleeve resection is indicated for centrally located lung tumors, especially for patients who cannot tolerate pneumonectomy. With video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) being increasingly implemented for a wide variety of thoracic pathologies, this study aims to compare the intraoperative, postoperative, and long-term outcomes of VATS and open bronchial sleeve lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS The MEDLINE (via PubMed), Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases were searched. Original clinical studies, comparing VATS and open sleeve lobectomy for NSCLC were included. Evidence was synthesized as odds ratios for categorical and weighted mean difference (WMD) for continuous variables. RESULTS Our analysis included six studies with non-overlapping populations reporting on 655 patients undergoing bronchial sleeve lobectomy for NSCLC (229 VATS and 426 open). VATS sleeve lobectomy was associated with significantly longer operative time ((WMD): 45.85 min, 95% confidence interval (CI): 12.06 to 79.65, p = 0.01) but less intraoperative blood loss ((WMD): -34.57 mL, 95%CI: -58.35 to -10.78, p < 0.001). No significant difference was found between VATS and open bronchial sleeve lobectomy in margin-negative resection rate, number of lymph nodes resected, postoperative outcomes (drainage duration, length of hospital stay, 30-day mortality), postoperative complications (pneumonia, bronchopleural fistula/empyema, prolonged air leakage, chylothorax, pulmonary embolism, and arrhythmia), and long-term outcomes (overall survival, recurrence-free survival). CONCLUSIONS The limitation of our study arises mainly due to the heterogeneity of the included studies. Nevertheless, VATS bronchial sleeve lung resection constitutes a feasible and safe alternative to the open sleeve lung resection surgery for the management of centrally located lung tumors.
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- Georgios Geropoulos
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, 8964University College London Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
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- Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
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- Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
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- Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
- Department of Surgery, 236109Metaxa Cancer Hospital, Piraeus, Greece
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- Department of Transplant Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, 8964University College London Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, 8964University College London Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Tajè R, Gallina FT, Forcella D, Vallati GE, Cappelli F, Pierconti F, Visca P, Melis E, Facciolo F. Fluorescence-guided lung nodule identification during minimally invasive lung resections. Front Surg 2022; 9:943829. [PMID: 35923440 PMCID: PMC9339676 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.943829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In the last few years, minimally invasive surgery has become the standard routine practice to manage lung nodules. Particularly in the case of robotic thoracic surgery, the identification of the lung nodules that do not surface on the visceral pleura could be challenging. Therefore, together with the evolution of surgical instruments to provide the best option in terms of invasiveness, lung nodule localization techniques should be improved to achieve the best outcomes in terms of safety and sensibility. In this review, we aim to overview all principal techniques used to detect the lung nodules that do not present the visceral pleura retraction. We investigate the accuracy of fluorescence guided thoracic surgery in nodule detection and the differences among the most common tracers used.
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- Riccardo Tajè
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: Filippo Tommaso Gallina
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Anesthesiology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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Zhang W, Zhang Y, Qin Y, Shi J. Outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery in lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2022; 9:100110. [PMID: 36158708 PMCID: PMC9500517 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2022.100110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Zheng J, Du L, Deng X, Zhang L, Wang J, Chen G. Deep neuromuscular block for minimally invasive lung surgery: a protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056816. [PMID: 35613793 PMCID: PMC9131110 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Minimally invasive lung surgery (MILS) gradually became the primary surgical therapy for lung cancer, which remains the leading cause of cancer death. Adequate muscle relaxation by deep neuromuscular block (NMB) is particularly necessary for MILS to provide a satisfactory surgical field. However, deep NMB for MILS remains controversial, as one-lung ventilation may provide an acceptable surgical field. Then, we will perform a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify the efficacy of deep NMB for MILS. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will search the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Ovid Medline, Web of Science, Chinese BioMedical Literature, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP and Wanfang databases from inception to March 2022 to identify randomised controlled trials of adult participants undergoing MILS with deep NMB. Studies published in English or Chinese will be considered. The primary outcome will be the surgical conditions according to the surgeon's perspective. Secondary outcomes will be the incidence of perioperative events and perioperative mortality. Heterogeneity will be assessed by the χ2 test and I2 statistic. Data will be synthesised by both a fixed-effect and a random-effects meta-analysis, with an intention to present the random-effects result if there is no indication of funnel plot asymmetry. Otherwise, metaregression will be used. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool, trial sequential analysis and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation will be used to assess the evidence quality and control the risks of random errors. Funnel plots and Egger's regression test will be used to assess publication bias. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was not required for this systematic review protocol. The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021254016.
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- Jianqiao Zheng
- Department of Anesthesiology, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Gallina FT, Tajè R, Forcella D, Corzani F, Cerasoli V, Visca P, Coccia C, Pierconti F, Sperduti I, Cecere FL, Cappuzzo F, Melis E, Facciolo F. Oncological Outcomes of Robotic Lobectomy and Radical Lymphadenectomy for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11082173. [PMID: 35456265 PMCID: PMC9025272 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11082173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: While the thoracotomy approach was considered the gold standard until two decades ago, robotic surgery has increasingly strengthened its role in lung cancer treatment, improving patients’ peri-operative outcomes. In this study, we report our experience in robotic lobectomy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, with particular attention to oncological outcomes and nodal upstaging rate. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent lobectomy and radical lymphadenectomy at our Institute between 2016 and 2020. We selected 299 patients who met the inclusion criteria of the study. We analyzed the demographic features of the groups as well as their nodal upstaging rate after pathological examination. Then, we analyzed disease-free and overall survival of the entire enrolled patient population and we compared the same oncological outcomes in the upstaging and the non-upstaging group. Results: A total of 299 patients who underwent robotic lobectomy were enrolled. After surgery, 55 patients reported nodal hilar or mediastinal upstaging. The 3-year overall survival of the entire population was 82.8%. The upstaging group and the non-upstaging group were homogeneous for age, gender, smoking habits, clinical stage, tumor site, tumor histology. The non-upstaging group had better OS (p = 0.004) and DFS (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Our results show that robotic surgery is a safe and feasible approach for the treatment of early-stage NSCLC, especially for its accuracy in mediastinal lymphadenectomy. The oncological outcomes were encouraging and consistent with previous findings.
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- Filippo Tommaso Gallina
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (R.T.); (D.F.); (F.C.); (V.C.); (E.M.); (F.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0652665218
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (R.T.); (D.F.); (F.C.); (V.C.); (E.M.); (F.F.)
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (R.T.); (D.F.); (F.C.); (V.C.); (E.M.); (F.F.)
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (R.T.); (D.F.); (F.C.); (V.C.); (E.M.); (F.F.)
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (R.T.); (D.F.); (F.C.); (V.C.); (E.M.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Pathology, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy;
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (C.C.); (F.P.)
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (C.C.); (F.P.)
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- Biostatistics, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy;
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- Medical Oncology 2, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy;
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (R.T.); (D.F.); (F.C.); (V.C.); (E.M.); (F.F.)
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (R.T.); (D.F.); (F.C.); (V.C.); (E.M.); (F.F.)
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How I Do It: Multiport Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery of the Right Middle Lobe for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Right Middle Lobectomy in 12 Steps. JTCVS Tech 2022; 14:130-135. [PMID: 35967230 PMCID: PMC9366233 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2022.02.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Allehebi A, Kattan KA, Rujaib MA, Dayel FA, Black E, Mahrous M, AlNassar M, Hussaini HA, Twairgi AA, Abdelhafeiz N, Omair AA, Shehri SA, Al-Shamsi HO, Jazieh AR. Management of Early-Stage Resected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Consensus Statement of the Lung cancer Consortium. Cancer Treat Res Commun 2022; 31:100538. [PMID: 35220069 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2022.100538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Management of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (ES-NSCLC) has evolved over the last few years especially in terms of work-up and the use of systemic therapy. This consensus statement was developed to present updated guidelines for the management of this disease. METHODS Multidisciplinary team (MDT) of lung cancer experts convened to discuss a set of pertinent questions with importance relevance to the management of ES-NSCLC. ES-NSCLC includes stages I, II and resected stage III. The experts included consultants in chest imaging, thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology. Questions were discussed in virtual meetings and then a written manuscript with supporting evidence was drafted, reviewed, and approved by the team members. RESULTS The Consensus Statement included 9 questions addressing work-up and management of ES-NSCLC. Background information and literature review were presented for each question followed by specific recommendations to address the questions by oncology providers. The Statement was endorsed by various oncology societies in the Gulf region. CONCLUSION The Consensus Statement serves as a guide for thoracic MDT members in the management of ES-NSCLC. Adaptation of these to the local setting is dictated usually by available resources and expertise, however, all efforts should be excreted to provide the optimal care to all patients whenever possible.
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- Ahmed Allehebi
- Oncology Department King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Dean College of Medicine, Al Faisal University, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Radiology Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Pathology Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Thoracic surgery, SSMC-Mayo Partnership, Khalifa University, UAE.
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- Oncology Department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh.
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- Oncology Department King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Oncology Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Radiation oncology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Radiation Oncology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Oncology and Innovation and Research Center, Burjeel cancer institute Abu Dhabi, College of Oncology Society - Dubai, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE.
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Cincinnati Cancer Advisors, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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Takeda T, Matsuoka S, Miura K, Hamanaka K, Shimizu K, Eguchi T. Prediction of Pulmonary Artery-Adherent Lymph Nodes for Minimally Invasive Lung Resection. Ann Thorac Surg 2022; 114:969-977. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Comparison of the long-term oncologic outcomes of robotic-assisted and video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for resectable non-small cell lung carcinoma. J Robot Surg 2022; 16:1281-1288. [PMID: 35032309 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-022-01368-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: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The current oncologic outcomes of robotic-assisted lobectomy compared to video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy are currently not well defined. This study compares the overall survival and recurrence-free survival rates between the two approaches for patients with resectable non-small cell lung carcinoma. This is a retrospective review of 200 patients diagnosed with resectable primary lung carcinoma who underwent minimally invasive lobectomy from March 2014 to May 2018. A total of 100 patients underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy and 100 patients underwent robotic-assisted lobectomy by a single surgeon. The data collected included patient demographics, tumor characteristics, surgical margin status, total number of lymph nodes harvested, lymph node upstaging rate, and overall survival and recurrence-free survival. The patients in each group were similar in age, gender, smoking status, pulmonary function, tumor histology, and pathologic stage. The postoperative mortality and complication rates were similar as well. The median number of total lymph nodes and N2 lymph nodes were significantly higher in the robotic lobectomy group (p < 0.0001). The Kaplan-Meier survival rates of overall survival (p = 0.097) and recurrence-free survival (p = 0.769) were similar between the two surgical approaches. The results of this report suggest that thoracoscopic and robotic-assisted lobectomy have similar long-term oncologic outcomes. There may be an advantage for robotic-assisted lobectomy in the total number of lymph nodes harvested during lobectomy.
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Dezube AR, Hirji S, Shah R, Axtell A, Rodriguez M, Swanson S, Jaklitsch MT, Mody GN. Pre-COVID19 National Mortality Trends in Open and Video-Assisted Lobectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. J Surg Res 2022; 274:213-223. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Strange CD, Vlahos I, Truong MT, Shroff GS, Ahuja J, Wu CC, Ko JP. Pearls and Pitfalls in Postsurgical Imaging of the Chest. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2021; 42:563-573. [PMID: 34895612 DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2021.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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A variety of surgical procedures are utilized to treat a spectrum of cardiopulmonary diseases. In the imaging of patients in the post-operative period, it is important to have an understanding of surgical techniques including invasive and minimally invasive procedures and the expected postsurgical findings. Knowledge of certain patient risk factors, various complications associated with specific surgical procedures, and a keen attention to detail are essential to avoid misinterpretation and delay diagnosis. Prompt detection of potential complications allows timely intervention, thereby, optimizing patient outcomes in the post-operative period.
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- Chad D Strange
- Department of Thoracic Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
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- Department of Thoracic Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Thoracic Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Thoracic Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Thoracic Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Thoracic Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Radiology, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
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Zheng J, Liang H, Wang R, Zhong R, Jiang S, Wang W, Zhao Y, Chen Z, Liang W, Liu J, He J. Perioperative and long-term outcomes of spontaneous ventilation video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. Transl Lung Cancer Res 2021; 10:3875-3887. [PMID: 34858778 PMCID: PMC8577985 DOI: 10.21037/tlcr-21-629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background Spontaneous ventilation video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (SV-VATS) exhibits dual intraoperative and postoperative advantages for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, there is a lack of data regarding its long-term survival superiority over the double-lumen intubated mechanical ventilation video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (MV-VATS) or thoracotomy. Methods A retrospective study was conducted from 2011 to 2018 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University among patients with NSCLC who underwent the SV-VATS or the MV-VATS. Patients receiving the SV-VATS were the study group, and patients receiving the MV-VATS were the control group. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to establish 1:1 SV-VATS versus MV-VATS group matching to balance potential baseline confounding factors. Primary endpoints were overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS). Secondary endpoints were perioperative outcomes. The baseline information of these patients was recorded. The perioperative data and survival data were collected using a combination of electronic data record system and telephone interview. A 1:1:1 SPM was also used to compare the OS in the SV-VATS, the MV-VATS and thoracotomy group by using another database, including patients undergoing thoracotomy and the MV-VATS. Results For the two-group comparison, after 1:1 PSM, a matched cohort with 400 (200:200) patients was generated. The median follow-up time in this cohort was 4.78 years (IQR, 3.78–6.62 years). The OS (HR =0.567, 95% CI, 0.330 to 0.974, P=0.0498) and the DFS (HR =0.546, 95% CI, 0.346 to 0.863, P=0.013) of the SV-VATS group were significantly better than the MV-VATS group. There were no statistically differences between the SV-VATS and the MV-VATS group on the operative time (158.56±40.09 vs. 172.06±61.75, P=0.200) anesthesia time (247.4±62.49 vs. 256.7±58.52, P=0.528), and intraoperative bleeding volume (78.88±80.25 vs. 109.932±180.86, P=0.092). For the three-group comparison, after 1:1:1 PSM, 582 (194:194:194) patients were included for the comparison of SV-VATS, MV-VATS and thoracotomy. The OS of the SV-VATS group was significantly better than the thoracotomy group (HR =0.379, 95% CI, 0.233 to 0.617, P<0.001). Conclusions Invasive NSCLC patients undergoing SV-VATS lobectomy demonstrated better long-term outcomes compared with MV-VATS.
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- Jianqi Zheng
- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China.,Nanshan School, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China.,Nanshan School, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Lazzaro RS, Inra ML. Commentary: Robotic lobectomy: Changing times, unchanging principles. JTCVS Tech 2021; 10:481-482. [PMID: 34977790 PMCID: PMC8691220 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2021.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Richard S. Lazzaro
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell, Hempstead, NY
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell, Hempstead, NY
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Sakurai T, Arai T, Hirose M, Kojima K, Sakamoto T, Matsuda Y, Sugimoto C, Yoon HE, Inoue Y. Reduced risk of recurrent pneumothorax for sirolimus therapy after surgical pleural covering of entire lung in lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2021; 16:466. [PMID: 34732225 PMCID: PMC8567719 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-021-02081-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) frequently experience pneumothorax. Although sirolimus is the standard therapy for LAM, its effect on pneumothorax is controversial. Recently, total pleural covering (TPC) and modified TPC (mTPC) were introduced as surgical treatment options for pneumothorax for patients with LAM. However, the effect of sirolimus on the recurrence of pneumothorax in patients who underwent the treatments is still uncertain. We hypothesized that some clinical factors including sirolimus treatment could predict postoperative recurrence of pneumothorax. In order to clarify this hypothesis, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical data from 18 consecutive patients with LAM who underwent 24 surgical pleural covering of entire lung (SPC) as 17 TPC and 7 mTPC against pneumothoraces from surgical database between January 2005 and January 2019, and we determined the predictors of postoperative recurrence. Results Of the 24 surgeries of SPC, 14 surgeries (58.3%) had a history of two or more ipsilateral pneumothoraces, and 11 surgeries (45.8%) had a history of ipsilateral pleural procedures before SPC. Sixteen surgeries (66.6%) in 12 patients received treatment of sirolimus after SPC (sirolimus group). With a median follow-up time of 69.0 months after SPC, four surgeries (16.6%) in three patients had a postoperative recurrence, and the 5-year recurrence-free survival (RFS) after SPC was 82.9%. In patients with postoperative recurrence, serum level of vascular endothelial growth factors D was significantly higher than that in those with non-recurrence (3260.5 vs. 892.7 pg/mL, p = 0.02), and the rate of sirolimus treatment in the recurrence group was significantly lower than that in the no-recurrence group (0 vs. 80%, p = 0.006). The log-rank test showed that the RFS of the sirolimus group (sirolimus use after SPC) was significantly better than that of the non-sirolimus group (p = 0.001), and no significant difference was observed for other factors. Conclusion We first reported sirolimus might effectively suppress the recurrence of pneumothoraces in LAM patients who received SPC. Sirolimus induction after SPC (TPC or mTPC) might be a feasible option for frequent pneumothorax in LAM. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13023-021-02081-z.
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- Teiko Sakurai
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Nagasone-cho 1180, Sakai, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Nagasone-cho 1180, Sakai, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Nagasone-cho 1180, Sakai, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Nagasone-cho 1180, Sakai, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Nagasone-cho 1180, Sakai, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Nagasone-cho 1180, Sakai, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Nagasone-cho 1180, Sakai, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Nagasone-cho 1180, Sakai, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Nagasone-cho 1180, Sakai, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan.
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Artificial pneumothorax suppresses postoperative inflammatory reaction in mediastinal tumor surgery. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 70:257-264. [PMID: 34725771 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-021-01716-z] [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: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The induction of artificial pneumothorax has many intraoperative advantages. However, few reports on the postoperative effects of artificial pneumothorax induction are available. In this study, we investigated the effect of artificial pneumothorax on postoperative clinical course in patients with mediastinal tumors. METHODS We retrospectively investigated the clinical courses of 89 patients who had undergone mediastinal tumor resection between January 2010 and December 2020. Sixty-five patients had undergone resection with artificial pneumothorax. RESULTS The tumor location significantly varied across patients. The proportion of patients in whom artificial pneumothorax was induced was higher among those having anterior mediastinal tumors. The number of ports and the total skin incision length were significantly higher in patients without artificial pneumothorax. The C-reactive protein level elevation on postoperative day 2 and pleural effusion at 24 h after surgery were significantly higher in patients without artificial pneumothorax. Furthermore, the albumin level reduction and hospital stay after surgery were significantly lower in patients with artificial pneumothorax. Multiple regression analysis showed that the use of artificial pneumothorax was an independent predictive factor of the C-reactive protein level elevation on postoperative day 2 and pleural effusion at 24 h after surgery. In patients without artificial pneumothorax, the operation time positively correlated with the C-reactive protein level (r = 0.646, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Artificial pneumothorax suppressed the postoperative inflammatory response, pleural effusion, and albumin reduction, and shortened the hospital stay in patients undergoing mediastinal tumor surgery.
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Veronesi G, Abbas AES, Muriana P, Lembo R, Bottoni E, Perroni G, Testori A, Dieci E, Bakhos CT, Car S, Luzzi L, Alloisio M, Novellis P. Perioperative Outcome of Robotic Approach Versus Manual Videothoracoscopic Major Resection in Patients Affected by Early Lung Cancer: Results of a Randomized Multicentric Study (ROMAN Study). Front Oncol 2021; 11:726408. [PMID: 34568057 PMCID: PMC8458770 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.726408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Introduction We report the results of the first prospective international randomized control trial to compare the perioperative outcome and surgical radicality of the robotic approach with those of traditional video-assisted surgery in the treatment of early-stage lung cancer. Methods Patients with clinical stage T1–T2, N0–N1 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were randomly assigned to robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) or video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) resection arms. The primary objective was the incidence of adverse events including complications and conversion to thoracotomy. The secondary objectives included extent of lymph node (LN) dissection and other indicators. Results This trial was closed at 83 cases as the probability of concluding in favor of the robot arm for the primary outcome was null according to the observed trend. In this study, we report the results of the analysis conducted on the patients enrolled until trial suspension. Thirty-nine cases were randomized in the VATS arm and 38 in the robotic arm. Six patients were excluded from analysis. Despite finding no difference between the two arms in perioperative complications, conversions, duration of surgery, or duration of postoperative stay, a significantly greater degree of LN assessment by the robotic technique was observed in regards to the median number of sampled LN stations [6, interquartile range (IQR) 4–6 vs. 4, IQR 3–5; p = 0.0002], hilar LNs (7, IQR 5–10 vs. 4, IQR 2–7; p = 0.0003), and mediastinal LNs (7, IQR 5–10 vs. 5, IQR 3–7; p = 0.0001). Conclusions The results of this trial demonstrated that RATS was not superior to VATS considering the perioperative outcome for early-stage NSCLC, but the robotic approach allowed an improvement of LN dissection. Further studies are suggested to validate the results of this trial. Clinical Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov, identifier NCT02804893.
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- Giulia Veronesi
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.,Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Department of Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic and General Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic and General Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Department of Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuro Sciences, Diagnostic Imaging, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic and General Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Jiang L, Lei T, Zhou K, Ma H, Che G. Pivotal role of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in improving survival outcome of stage I non-small cell lung cancer in day surgery patients. Thorac Cancer 2021; 12:2865-2872. [PMID: 34558195 PMCID: PMC8563150 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, has high morbidity rates. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) as day surgery makes surgical treatment ideally in time with the same quality of medical care. This study aimed to assess the safety of stage I NSCLC patients who underwent VATS at a day surgery center. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical characteristics and tumor features of VATS patients at a single center, West China Hospital, from June 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020. Patients fulfilled all inclusion criteria, did not meet any exclusion criteria and underwent wedge resection, segmentectomy, or lobectomy with systematic lymph node dissection. RESULTS The median patient age was 43 (range, 19-67) years. Of the 209 patients, most were women. A total of 108 (51.7%) patients underwent segmentectomy, 87 (41.6%) lobectomy, and 14 (6.7%) wedge resection with systematic lymph node dissection. According to the AJCC/UICC eighth edition of lung cancer stage grouping, stages IA, IA1, IA2, and IA3 were 195 (93.3%), 122 (58.4%), 50 (23.9%), and one (0.5%), respectively. A total of 36 (17.2%) patients were stage 0. Adenocarcinoma was predominantly the postoperative pathological diagnosis, as only 14 (6.7%) were benign. A total of 201 (96.17%) patients were discharged without a chest tube. The most common chief complaints were cough, incisional pain, and shortness of breath. No severe complications or life-threatening emergencies were observed. CONCLUSIONS The day surgery mode of VATS for stage I NSCLC is safe and feasible, which makes surgical treatment ideally in time for stage I NSCLC patients with the same quality of medical care.
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- Lisha Jiang
- Day Surgery Center, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Day Surgery Center, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Day Surgery Center, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Girotti PNC, Tschann P, Di Stefano P, Möschel M, Hübl N, Königsrainer I. Retrospective case-control study on the outcomes of early minimally invasive pleural lavage for pleural empyema in oncology patients. Thorac Cancer 2021; 12:2710-2718. [PMID: 34402204 PMCID: PMC8520807 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14109] [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: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oncology patients carry a substantial risk of developing pleural empyema. Here, we report the preliminary results of our early video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lavage strategy in cases of empyema occurring in patients undergoing (radio-) chemotherapy. METHODS This was a retrospective case-control study comparing early VATS lavage (test group, current therapy since January 2018, n = 46) versus VATS pleurectomy (historical control; before January 2018, n = 46). RESULTS Five patients in the control group and one in the test group developed recurrence of empyema within 30 days. Complications were more severe and more frequently observed in the historical control group than in the test group (30/46 vs. 12/46 CI: 5%-95%, p = < 0.05). Early VATS lavage saved operating time, allowed a shorter ICU stay (2.6 days CI: 5%-95% vs. 5.1 days CI: 5%-95%, p = ns) and an earlier hospital discharge (6.1 days CI: 5%-95% vs. 13.5 days CI: 5%-95%, p < 0.05). Moreover, radio and/or chemotherapy could be reinitiated earlier (15 ± 20.5 days CI: 5%-95% vs. 40 ± 12 days CI: 5%-95%, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In this retrospective cohort study, early VATS lavage was found to have a beneficial effect especially on hospital stay and enabling an earlier restart of radio- and/or chemotherapy.
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- Department of General-Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Landeskrankenhaus Feldkirch, Feldkirch, Austria
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- Department of General-Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Landeskrankenhaus Feldkirch, Feldkirch, Austria
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- Department of General-Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Landeskrankenhaus Feldkirch, Feldkirch, Austria
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- Department of General-Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Landeskrankenhaus Feldkirch, Feldkirch, Austria
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- Department of General-Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Landeskrankenhaus Feldkirch, Feldkirch, Austria
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Yamazaki S, Koike S, Eguchi T, Matsuoka S, Takeda T, Miura K, Hamanaka K, Shimizu K. Preemptive Intercostal Nerve Block as an Alternative to Epidural Analgesia. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 114:257-264. [PMID: 34389301 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The necessity of thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) during minimally invasive surgery remains unclear. We investigated TEA efficacy in minimally invasive surgery vs. thoracotomy and the non-inferiority of a preemptive intercostal nerve block (ICNB) to TEA in minimally invasive surgery. METHODS We investigated 393 patients who underwent lung resection, with and without TEA, between 2014 and 2019 (242 minimally invasive surgery, 151 thoracotomy) and 93 patients who underwent minimally invasive surgery with ICNB between 2019 and 2020. To address selection bias, 70 TEA and 70 ICNB patients were propensity-score-matched. Endpoints were 1) pain score during hospitalization, 2) postoperative complications, 3) duration of operating room use, 4) analgesia-related adverse effects, and 5) use of supplemental pain medication. RESULTS One-third of patients with minimally invasive surgery discontinued TEA on postoperative day 1 or earlier; those with early TEA discontinuation reported worse pain the next day. TEA was associated with lower pain scores compared to non-TEA, regardless of surgical invasiveness, and a lower complication risk in patients with thoracotomy, but not minimally invasive surgery. For minimally invasive surgery, ICNB was associated with equivalent pain score on postoperative day 1, lower average pain score during hospitalization, shorter duration of operation room use, less frequent use of supplemental pain medication, and similar risk of postoperative complication and analgesia-related adverse effects compared to TEA after matching. CONCLUSIONS Given early TEA discontinuation after minimally invasive surgery and ICNB's non-inferior pain relief, preemptive ICNB can be an alternative for TEA in patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery.
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- Shiori Yamazaki
- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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Nakagawa K, Yoshida Y, Yotsukura M, Watanabe SI. Minimally invasive open surgery (MIOS) for clinical stage I lung cancer: diversity in minimally invasive procedures. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2021; 51:1649-1655. [PMID: 34373902 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyab128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many thoracic surgeons have tried to make lung cancer surgery less invasive. Among the minimally invasive approaches that are currently available, it is controversial which is optimal. Minimally invasive open surgery, i.e. hybrid video-assisted thoracic surgery, has been adopted for lung cancer surgery at our institute. The objective of this study was to evaluate minimally invasive open surgery in terms of perioperative outcomes over the most recent 5 years. METHODS Between 2015 and 2019, 2738 patients underwent pulmonary resection for lung cancer at National Cancer Center Hospital, Japan. Among them, 2174 patients with clinical stage I lung cancer who underwent minimally invasive open surgery were included. Several perioperative parameters were evaluated. RESULTS The patients consisted of 1092 men (50.2%) and 1082 women (49.8%). Lobectomy was performed in 1255 patients (57.7%), segmentectomy in 603 (27.7%) and wide wedge resection in 316 (14.5%). Median blood loss was 30 ml (interquartile range: 15-57 ml) for lobectomy, 17 ml (interquartile range: 10-31 ml) for segmentectomy and 5 ml (interquartile range: 2-10 ml) for wide wedge resection. Median operative time was 120 min (interquartile range: 104-139 min) for lobectomy, 109 min (interquartile range: 98-123 min) for segmentectomy and 59 min (interquartile range: 48-76 min) for wide wedge resection. Median length of postoperative hospital stay was 4 days (interquartile range: 3-5 days). The 30-day mortality rate was 0.08% for lobectomy, 0.17% for segmentectomy and 0.00% for wide wedge resection. CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive open surgery for clinical stage I lung cancer is a feasible approach with a low mortality and a short hospital stay. Oncological outcomes need to be investigated.
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- Kazuo Nakagawa
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Kim HK. Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy. J Chest Surg 2021; 54:239-245. [PMID: 34353962 PMCID: PMC8350467 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.21.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been established as the surgical approach of choice for lobectomy in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients with clinical stage I NSCLC with no lymph node metastasis are considered candidates for VATS lobectomy. To rule out the presence of metastasis to lymph nodes or distant organs, patients should undergo meticulous clinical staging. Assessing patients' functional status is required to ensure that there are no medical contraindications, such as impaired pulmonary function or cardiac comorbidities. Although various combinations of the number, size, and location of ports are available, finding the best method of port placement for each surgeon is fundamental to maximize the efficiency of the surgical procedure. When conducting VATS lobectomy, it is always necessary to comply with the following oncological principles: (1) the vessels and bronchus of the target lobe should be individually divided, (2) systematic lymph node dissection is mandatory, and (3) touching the lymph node itself and rupturing the capsule of the lymph node should be minimized. Most surgeons conduct the procedure in the following sequence: (1) dissection along the hilar structure, (2) fissure division, (3) perivascular and peribronchial dissection, (4) individual division of the vessels and bronchus, (5) specimen retrieval, and (6) mediastinal lymph node dissection. Surgeons should obtain experience in enhancing the exposure of the dissection target and facilitating dissection. This review article provides the basic principles of the surgical techniques and practical maneuvers for performing VATS lobectomy easily, safely, and efficiently.
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- Hong Kwan Kim
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Cho JH. Establishment of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Program. J Chest Surg 2021; 54:235-238. [PMID: 34353961 PMCID: PMC8350475 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.21.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The establishment of minimally invasive surgery is a complex and difficult task. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) refers to a minimally invasive surgical technique that represents a less invasive approach to thoracic surgery using thoracoscopy. For lung cancer or esophageal cancer surgery, planning and establishing a team for minimally invasive surgery for the first time is not a simple task. Technical advances in surgical devices and the enhanced skill of surgeons are cornerstones of the development of minimally invasive surgery. Here, we review the meaning of minimally invasive thoracic surgery and discuss how to establish a team approach for VATS procedures.
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- Jong Ho Cho
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Gallina FT, Melis E, Forcella D, Mercadante E, Marinelli D, Ceddia S, Cappuzzo F, Vari S, Cecere FL, Caterino M, Vidiri A, Visca P, Buglioni S, Sperduti I, Marino M, Facciolo F. Nodal Upstaging Evaluation After Robotic-Assisted Lobectomy for Early-Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Compared to Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery and Thoracotomy: A Retrospective Single Center Analysis. Front Surg 2021; 8:666158. [PMID: 34277693 PMCID: PMC8280310 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.666158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Introduction: The standard surgical procedures for patients with early-stage NSCLC is lobectomy-associated radical lymphadenectomy performed by using the thoracotomy approach. In the last few years, minimally invasive techniques have increasingly strengthened their role in lung cancer treatment, especially in the early stage of the disease. Although the lobectomy technique has been accepted, controversy still surrounds lymph node dissection. In our study, we analyze the rate of upstaging early non-small cell lung cancer patients who underwent radical surgical treatment using the robotic and the VATS techniques compared to the standard thoracotomy approach. Methods and Materials: We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent a lobectomy and radical lymphadenectomy at our Institute between 2010 and 2019. We selected 505 patients who met the inclusion criteria of the study: 237 patients underwent robotic surgery, 158 patients had thoracotomy, and 110 patients were treated with VATS. We analyzed the demographic features between the groups as well as the nodal upstaging rate after pathological examination, the number of dissected lymph nodes and the ratio of dissected lymph nodes to metastatic lymph nodes of the three groups. Results: The patients of the three groups were homogenous with respect to age, sex, and histology. The postoperative major morbidity rate was significantly higher in the thoracotomy group, and hospital stay was significantly longer. The percentage of the mediastinal nodal upstaging rate and the number of dissected lymph nodes was significantly higher in the robotic group compared with the VATS group. The ratio of dissected lymph nodes to metastatic lymph nodes was significantly lower compared with the VATS group and the thoracotomy group. Discussion: The prognostic impact of the R(un) status is still highly debated. A surgical approach that allows better results in terms of resection has still not been defined. Our results show that robotic surgery is a safe and feasible approach especially regarding the accuracy of mediastinal lymphadenectomy. These findings can lead to defining a more precise pathological stage of the disease and, if necessary, to more accurate postoperative treatment.
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology 2, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology 2, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology 2, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology 1, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biostatistics, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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Nguyen Van N, Hung PN, Dung LT, Anh LV, Pho DC, Anh BDT, Hai VA. Short-Term and Mid-Term Outcomes of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in Patients with Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. OPEN ACCESS SURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.2147/oas.s315389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Xu K, Cai W, Zeng Y, Li J, He J, Cui F, Liu J. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for primary lung cancer resections in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Transl Lung Cancer Res 2021; 10:2603-2613. [PMID: 34295665 PMCID: PMC8264335 DOI: 10.21037/tlcr-21-449] [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: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Lung cancer patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are considered a high-risk population to receive radical surgical treatment due to the high incidence of cardiopulmonary complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical factors associated with postoperative complications in primary lung cancer patients with moderate to extremely severe grades of COPD. Methods From December 2015 to June 2020, 138 patients with moderate to extremely severe COPD who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lung cancer resection (lobectomy or sublobar resection) were retrospectively reviewed. Patients' postoperative complications were collected from clinical records. Clinical factors (such as COPD severity or surgical approaches, etc.) were evaluated to investigate the association with postoperative complications. Results Of the 138 patients included in the study, the mean age was 67 (63-74) years, the mean preoperative forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) was 1.33±0.39 L, the mean FEV1% was 51.23% (41.43-60.00%). 33% patients (46/138) had postoperative complications, and no mortality occurred. Univariate analysis revealed that incidence of overall complications (OCs) and respiratory complications (RCs) was markedly higher in extremely severe COPD patients compared to moderate (OCs, P=0.033; RCs, P=0.050) and severe (OCs, P=0.015; RCs, P=0.008) COPD patients, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that COPD grade was an independent risk factor of RCs (P=0.024). Furthermore, the grades of COPD (moderate, P=0.029; severe, P=0.028; extremely severe, P=0.019) and the surgical procedure (lobectomy or sublobar resection, P=0.043) were independent risk factors for atelectasis, which was the most common postoperative complication. Conclusions The aggravation of COPD was accompanied by an increase in the incidence of respiratory system complications postoperatively, especially atelectasis. For patients with moderate to extremely severe grades of COPD, careful perioperative evaluation should be performed to identify the indicators that influence the surgical choice between lobectomy and sublobar resection.
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- Ke Xu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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