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Aquina CT, Brown ZJ, Beane JD, Ejaz A, Cloyd JM, Eng OS, Monson JR, Ruff SM, Kasumova GG, Adam MO, Obeng-Gyasi S, Pawlik TM, Kim AC. Disparities in access to care among patients with appendiceal or colorectal cancer and peritoneal metastases: A medicare insurance-based study in the United States. Front Oncol 2022; 12:970237. [PMID: 36387266 PMCID: PMC9659914 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.970237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prior studies attempting to identify disparities in the care of patients with appendiceal (AC) or colorectal cancer (CRC) with peritoneal metastasis (PM) are limited to single-institution, highly selected patient populations. This observational cohort study sought to identify factors associated with specialty care for Medicare beneficiaries with AC/CRC-PM. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients >65 years old in the United States diagnosed with AC/CRC and isolated PM were identified within the Medicare Standard Analytic File (2013-2017). Mixed-effects analyses assessed patient factors associated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) and outpatient consultation with a peritoneal surface malignancy (PSM) surgeon, and Cox proportional-hazards analysis compared 3-year overall survival (OS) between patients receiving CRS/HIPEC versus systemic therapy alone. RESULTS Among 7,653 patients, only 250 (3.3%) underwent CRS/HIPEC. Among those individuals who did not undergo CRS/HIPEC (N=7,403), only 475 (6.4%) had outpatient consultation with a PSM surgeon. Patient factors independently associated with lower odds of CRS/HIPEC and PSM surgery consultation included older age, greater comorbidity burden, higher social vulnerability index, and further distance from a PSM center (p<0.05). CRS/HIPEC was independently associated with better 3-year OS compared with systemic therapy alone (HR=0.29, 95%CI=0.21-0.38). CONCLUSION An exceedingly small proportion of Medicare beneficiaries with AC/CRC-PM undergo CRS/HIPEC or even have an outpatient consultation with a PSM surgeon. Significant disparities in treatment and access to care exist for patients with higher levels of social vulnerability and those that live further away from a PSM center. Future research and interventions should focus on improving access to care for these at-risk patient populations.
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- Christopher T. Aquina
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
- Surgical Health Outcomes Consortium (SHOC), Digestive Health and Surgery Institute, AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, United States
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- Surgical Health Outcomes Consortium (SHOC), Digestive Health and Surgery Institute, AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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Cantos A, Eguia E, Wang X, Abood G, Knab LM. Impact of sociodemographic factors on outcomes in patients with peritoneal malignancies following cytoreduction and chemoperfusion. J Surg Oncol 2022; 125:1285-1291. [PMID: 35253223 PMCID: PMC9314066 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Objectives Sociodemographic factors have been shown to impact surgical outcomes. However, the effects of these factors on patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) are not well known. This study aims to evaluate the impact of sociodemographic factors on patients undergoing CRS/HIPEC. Methods Adult patients at a tertiary center who underwent CRS/HIPEC were evaluated. Perioperative variables were collected and analyzed. A national database was also used to evaluate patients undergoing CRS/HIPEC. Results There were 90 patients who underwent CRS/HIPEC (32% non‐White). There was no statistically significant difference in postoperative complications, length of stay, or discharge disposition based upon race (white vs. non‐White patients), socioeconomic status (SES), or insurance type. Nationally, we found that Black and Hispanic patients were less likely to undergo CRS/HIPEC than Non‐Hispanic white patients (Black: odds ratio [OR]: 0.60, [confidence interval {CI}: 0.39–0.94]; Hispanic: OR: 0.52, [CI: 0.28–0.98]). However, there were no significant differences in postoperative complications based upon race/ethnicity. Conclusion Sociodemographic factors including race, SES, and insurance status did not impact postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing CRS/HIPEC at our single institution. On a national level, Black and Hispanic patients underwent CRS/HIPEC at lower rates compared to white patients.
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- Adriana Cantos
- Department of Surgery Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Maywood Illinois USA
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- Department of Surgery Loyola University Medical Center Maywood Illinois USA
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- Department of Surgery Loyola University Medical Center Maywood Illinois USA
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- Department of Surgery Loyola University Medical Center Maywood Illinois USA
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- Department of Surgery Loyola University Medical Center Maywood Illinois USA
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Marulanda K, Maduekwe UN. Disparities in the Management of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2021; 31:29-41. [PMID: 34776062 DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2021.07.005] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Peritoneal surface malignancies are a group of aggressive cancers involving the peritoneum. Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy can improve outcomes and survival in select patients. Despite significant advancements in care, racial disparities in peritoneal malignancy outcomes persist and may have even worsened over time. Poor adherence to guideline-recommended therapy introduces wide variability in patient care and often results in fewer options and suboptimal treatment of vulnerable populations. This review explores biological, sociodemographic, and environmental factors that contribute to disparities in peritoneal malignancy outcomes.
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- Kathleen Marulanda
- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, 4001 Burnett-Womack Building 170 Manning Drive, CB #7050, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7050, USA. https://twitter.com/kmaruMD
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- Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, 170 Manning Drive, CB #7213, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7213, USA.
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White B, Dahdaleh F, Naffouje SA, Kothari N, Berg J, Wiemann W, Salti GI. Impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery on Postoperative Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:5265-5272. [PMID: 33469794 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09476-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have been associated with significant morbidity and increased hospital length of stay (LOS). The authors report their experience after implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program for CRS-HIPEC. METHODS Outcomes were analyzed before and after ERAS implementation. The components of ERAS included preoperative carbohydrate loading, goal-directed fluid management, multimodal pain management, minimization of narcotic use, avoidance of nasogastric tubes, and early mobilization and feeding. RESULTS Of 168 procedures, 88 (52%) were in the pre-ERAS group and 80 (48%) were in the post-ERAS group. The two groups did not differ in terms of age, sex, comorbidities, peritoneal carcinomatosis index scores, completeness of cytoreduction, or operative time. The ERAS patients received fewer fluids intraoperatively (mean, 4.2 vs 6.4 L; p < 0.01). The mean LOS was 7.9 days post-ERAS compared with 10.0 days pre-ERAS (p = 0.015). Clavien-Dindo complications classified as grade ≥ 3 were lower after ERAS (23.7% vs 38.6%; p = 0.04). Moreover, the readmission rates remained the same (16.2% vs 13.6%; p = 0.635). CONCLUSIONS Implementation of an ERAS program for patients undergoing CRS-HIPEC is feasible and not associated with an increase in overall major complications or readmissions. These data support incorporation of ERAS protocols for CRS-HIPEC procedures.
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- Bradley White
- Department of General Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, The University of Illinois at Chicago, 840 South Wood Street, M/C 820, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Naperville, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Naperville, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Naperville, IL, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, The University of Illinois at Chicago, 840 South Wood Street, M/C 820, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA. .,Department of Surgical Oncology, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Naperville, IL, USA.
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Fields AC, Lu PW, Li GZ, Welten V, Jolissaint JS, Vierra BM, Saadat LV, Larson AC, Atkinson RB, Melnitchouk N. Current practices and future steps for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Curr Probl Surg 2020; 57:100727. [PMID: 32151327 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2019.100727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Adam C Fields
- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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