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Yin ZZ, Gao YX, Zhao ZM, Hu MG, Tang WB, Liu R. Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for sporadic benign insulinoma: Short- and long-term outcomes. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2024; 23:399-405. [PMID: 37423832 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2023.06.012] [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: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive surgery is the optimal treatment for insulinoma. The present study aimed to compare short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic surgery for sporadic benign insulinoma. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic surgery for insulinoma at our center between September 2007 and December 2019 was conducted. The demographic, perioperative and postoperative follow-up results were compared between the laparoscopic and robotic groups. RESULTS A total of 85 patients were enrolled, including 36 with laparoscopic approach and 49 with robotic approach. Enucleation was the preferred surgical procedure. Fifty-nine patients (69.4%) underwent enucleation; among them, 26 and 33 patients underwent laparoscopic and robotic surgery, respectively. Robotic enucleation had a lower conversion rate to laparotomy (0 vs. 19.2%, P = 0.013), shorter operative time (102.0 vs. 145.5 min, P = 0.008) and shorter postoperative hospital stay (6.0 vs. 8.5 d, P = 0.002) than laparoscopic enucleation. There were no differences between the groups in terms of intraoperative blood loss, the rates of postoperative pancreatic fistula and complications. After a median follow-up of 65 months, two patients in the laparoscopic group developed a functional recurrence and none of the patients in the robotic group had a recurrence. CONCLUSIONS Robotic enucleation can reduce the conversion rate to laparotomy and shorten operative time, which might lead to a reduction in postoperative hospital stay.
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- Zhu-Zeng Yin
- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China; Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China; Key Laboratory of Digital Hepatobiliary Surgery of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
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Wang J, Lu P, Armstrong M, El-Hayek K, Cleary S, Asbun H, Alseidi A, Wei A, Tran Cao HS. Advancing minimally invasive hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery: ensuring safety with implementation. Surg Endosc 2024:10.1007/s00464-024-10957-x. [PMID: 38886227 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10957-x] [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: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although minimally invasive hepato-pancreato-biliary (MIS HPB) surgery can be performed with good outcomes, there are currently no standardized requirements for centers or surgeons who wish to implement MIS HPB surgery. The aim of this study was to create a consensus statement regarding safe dissemination and implementation of MIS HPB surgical programs. METHODS Sixteen key questions regarding safety in MIS HPB surgery were generated after a focused literature search and iterative review by three field experts. Participants for the working group were then selected using sequential purposive sampling and snowball techniques. Review of the 16 questions took place over a single 2-h meeting. The senior author facilitated the session, and a modified nominal group technique was used. RESULTS Twenty three surgeons were in attendance. All participants agreed or strongly agreed that formal guidelines should exist for both institutions and individual surgeons interested in implementing MIS HPB surgery and that routine monitoring and reporting of institutional and surgeon technical outcomes should be performed. Regarding volume cutoffs, most participants (91%) agreed or strongly agreed that a minimum annual institutional volume cutoff for complex MIS HPB surgery, such as major hepatectomy or pancreaticoduodenectomy, should exist. A smaller proportion (74%) agreed or strongly agreed that a minimum annual surgeon volume requirement should exist. The majority of participants agreed or strongly agreed that surgeons were responsible for defining (100%) and enforcing (78%) guidelines to ensure the overall safety of MIS HPB programs. Finally, formal MIS HPB training, minimum case volume requirements, institutional support and infrastructure, and mandatory collection of outcomes data were all recognized as important aspects of safe implementation of MIS HPB surgery. CONCLUSIONS Safe implementation of MIS HPB surgery requires a thoughtful process that incorporates structured training, sufficient volume and expertise, a proper institutional ecosystem, and monitoring of outcomes.
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- Jane Wang
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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Milone M, Anoldo P, de'Angelis N, Coccolini F, Khan J, Kluger Y, Sartelli M, Ansaloni L, Morelli L, Zanini N, Vallicelli C, Vigutto G, Moore EE, Biffl W, Catena F. The role of RObotic surgery in EMergency setting (ROEM): protocol for a multicentre, observational, prospective international study on the use of robotic platform in emergency surgery. World J Emerg Surg 2024; 19:20. [PMID: 38835071 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-024-00542-x] [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: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Robotic surgery has gained widespread acceptance in elective interventions, yet its role in emergency procedures remains underexplored. While the 2021 WSES position paper discussed limited studies on the application of robotics in emergency general surgery, it recommended strict patient selection, adequate training, and improved platform accessibility. This prospective study aims to define the role of robotic surgery in emergency settings, evaluating intraoperative and postoperative outcomes and assessing its feasibility and safety. METHODS The ROEM study is an observational, prospective, multicentre, international analysis of clinically stable adult patients undergoing robotic surgery for emergency treatment of acute pathologies including diverticulitis, cholecystitis, and obstructed hernias. Data collection includes patient demographics and intervention details. Furthermore, data relating to the operating theatre team and the surgical instruments used will be collected in order to conduct a cost analysis. The study plans to enrol at least 500 patients from 50 participating centres, with each centre having a local lead and collaborators. All data will be collected and stored online through a secure server running the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) web application. Ethical considerations and data governance will be paramount, requiring local ethical committee approvals from participating centres. DISCUSSION Current literature and expert consensus suggest the feasibility of robotic surgery in emergencies with proper support. However, challenges include staff training, scheduling conflicts with elective surgeries, and increased costs. The ROEM study seeks to contribute valuable data on the safety, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of robotic surgery in emergency settings, focusing on specific pathologies. Previous studies on cholecystitis, abdominal hernias, and diverticulitis provide insights into the benefits and challenges of robotic approaches. It is necessary to identify patient populations that benefit most from robotic emergency surgery to optimize outcomes and justify costs.
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- Marco Milone
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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- Unit of Colorectal and Digestive Surgery, DIGEST Department, Beaujon University Hospital, AP-HP, University of Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
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- Division of Trauma/Acute Care Surgery, Scripps Clinic Medical Group, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- General and Emergency Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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Kim SH, Hong SS, Kang CM. Minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy by junior surgeon: Initial experience of the next generation. World J Surg 2024; 48:1492-1500. [PMID: 38578427 DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12178] [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: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Several guidelines exist for minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD) regarding its prerequisites and learning curve. However, these guidelines are based on the experience of the pioneers of MIPD; minimal data exist on the experience of the next generation of surgeons. The aim of this study was to compare the two surgeon types (veteran and junior) for MIPD in terms of immediate postoperative outcomes. METHODS The postoperative outcomes of 22 patients who underwent robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy (RAPD) by a junior surgeon from July 2021 to December 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. The outcomes were compared with the initial postoperative outcomes and the contemporary postoperative outcomes of RAPD by a veteran surgeon. RESULTS In comparing the initial outcomes between the two surgeon types, the veteran surgeons showed a shorter operation time (junior surgeon vs. veteran surgeon: 606 ± 89 vs. 467 ± 77 min, p < 0.001). However, there was no significant difference in terms of postoperative outcomes, such as blood loss (300 [200-600] ml. vs. 200 [100-500] ml, p = 0.208), major complications (≥CDC IIIa: 4 (18.2%) vs. 4 (18.2%), p = 1.000), postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF; ≥ISGPF Grade B: 2 (9.1%) vs. 3 (13.6%), p > 0.999), and length of hospital stay (18.0 ± 8.9 days vs. 18.3 ± 7.9 days, p = 0.915), between the two surgeon types. In addition, in a comparison of the contemporary outcomes, there was no significant difference in terms of postoperative outcome (complications: 4 (18.2%) vs 11 (11.1%), p = 0.580; POPF: 2 (9.1%) vs. 3 (3.0%), p = 0.484; length of hospital stay: 18.0 ± 8.9 vs. 15.0 ± 6.5 days, p = 0.065). CONCLUSION The initial outcomes of MIPD by a well-trained junior surgeon were found to be comparable to those of MIPD by a veteran surgeon.
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- Sung Hyun Kim
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Mihetiu A, Bratu DG, Sabau D, Noor H, Sandu A. Primary Hydatid Cyst of the Pancreas: A Literature Review on a Rare and Challenging Occurrence of Echinococcosis. Cureus 2024; 16:e60797. [PMID: 38903307 PMCID: PMC11188002 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60797] [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] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Hydatid disease is caused by the Echinococcus tapeworm and is a zoonosis that endemically affects certain geographic areas with a high prevalence in animal husbandry. Due to globalization, the pathology can also be encountered beyond these preferred geographic areas. It predominantly affects the liver and lungs, with pancreatic localizations of hydatid cysts being rare and posing a challenge for differential diagnosis and surgical tactics. The present study aimed to provide a recent scoping of the literature on this type of localization, analyzing demographic data, therapeutic management, and postoperative outcomes. It was observed that females are more frequently affected in pancreatic hydatid localizations (p < 0.001), with the most common symptomatology represented by abdominal pain. The preferred localization was at the level of the pancreatic tail (32.5%), followed by cephalic localizations (25%). The preferred surgical approach was open surgery, with an observed preference for open surgery in specific localizations, such as the head, isthmus, and body of the pancreas (p < 0.001). Radical procedures are more commonly used than conservative ones (52.5% vs. 47.5%), and paradoxically, although less invasive, procedures such as inactivation and drainage are associated with more frequent complications (p = 0.03). This type of localization, due to the elements of local anatomical topography, requires adequate preparation in biliopancreatic surgery, considering that sometimes preoperative diagnosis is not oriented, and intraoperative records may require extensive interventions. Our research encompassed a thorough review of literature spanning the last decade using PubMed and Google Scholar databases, focusing specifically on cases involving primary hydatid cysts found within the pancreas. Thirty-three relevant articles were published between 2014 and 2024. In addition, we presented a unique case study that illustrates this uncommon occurrence.
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- Alin Mihetiu
- Second Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Emergency County Hospital of Sibiu, Sibiu, ROU
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- Second Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Emergency County Hospital of Sibiu, Sibiu, ROU
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- Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Sibiu, ROU
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- General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Sibiu, ROU
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- Second Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Emergency County Hospital of Sibiu, Sibiu, ROU
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Dohrn N, Burgdorf SK, de Heer P, Klein MF, Jensen KK. The current application and evidence for robotic approach in abdominal surgery: A narrative literature review. Scand J Surg 2024; 113:21-27. [PMID: 38497506 DOI: 10.1177/14574969241232737] [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: 03/19/2024]
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The current application of robotic surgery is evolving at a high pace in the current years. The technical advantages enable several abdominal surgical procedures to be performed minimally invasive instead of open surgery. Furthermore, procedures previously performed successfully using standard laparoscopy are now performed with a robotic approach, with conflicting results. The present narrative review reports the current literature on the robotic surgical procedures typically performed in a typical Scandinavian surgical department: colorectal, hernia, hepato-biliary, and esophagogastric surgery.
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- Niclas Dohrn
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9,2100 København Ø, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital-Herlev & Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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Yu Y, Changyong E, Lin C, Wang L, Jiang T. Safety and learning curve analysis of robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy: experience of a single surgeon. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:92. [PMID: 38400999 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-01844-7] [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: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Although prior studies have discussed learning curves (LC) of robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD), a recognized definition is lacking. This study analyzed the clinical outcomes of 85 consecutive RPD cases performed by a single surgeon to evaluate the safety and learning curve of RPD using the da Vinci Xi robotic system. There were 51 male and 34 female patients, with a median age of 64 (20-87) years. The average preoperative body weight and BMI were 64.15 ± 11.43 kg and 23.36 ± 3.33 kg/m2, respectively. The clinical outcomes of each patient were analyzed using the textbook outcome(TO), and the learning curve of the RPD was evaluated by calculating the TO rate of patients using the cumulative sum analysis method (CUSUM).The operation time (OT) was 288.92 ± 44.41 min, and the postoperative hospital stay was 10 (1-134) days. In total, 23.52% (20/85), 5.88% (5/85), 2.35% (2/85), and 5.9% (5/85) experienced grade IIIa, IIIb, IV, and V complications. A total of 46 patients achieved TO outcomes (TO group), while 39 did not (non-TO group). The smoking rate in the TO group was lower (P < 0.05) and the albumin level was higher (P < 0.05) than that in the non-TO group. The TO rate became positive after the 56th case, all patients were divided into a learning improvement group (56 cases) and a proficient group (29 cases). The total bilirubin level in the learning improvement group was lower (P < 0.05) and the bleeding volume was higher (P < 0.05).RPD is safe and effective for carefully selected patients. The learning curve was completed after 56 patients.
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- Yang Yu
- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Hapatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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Liu R, Abu Hilal M, Besselink MG, Hackert T, Palanivelu C, Zhao Y, He J, Boggi U, Jang JY, Panaro F, Goh BKP, Efanov M, Nagakawa Y, Kim HJ, Yin X, Zhao Z, Shyr YM, Iyer S, Kakiashvili E, Han HS, Lee JH, Croner R, Wang SE, Marino MV, Prasad A, Wang W, He S, Yang K, Liu Q, Wang Z, Li M, Xu S, Wei K, Deng Z, Jia Y, van Ramshorst TME. International consensus guidelines on robotic pancreatic surgery in 2023. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2024; 13:89-104. [PMID: 38322212 PMCID: PMC10839730 DOI: 10.21037/hbsn-23-132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Background With the rapid development of robotic surgery, especially for the abdominal surgery, robotic pancreatic surgery (RPS) has been applied increasingly around the world. However, evidence-based guidelines regarding its application, safety, and efficacy are still lacking. To harvest robust evidence and comprehensive clinical practice, this study aims to develop international guidelines on the use of RPS. Methods World Health Organization (WHO) Handbook for Guideline Development, GRADE Grid method, Delphi vote, and the AGREE-II instrument were used to establish the Guideline Steering Group, Guideline Development Group, and Guideline Secretary Group, formulate 19 clinical questions, develop the recommendations, and draft the guidelines. Three online meetings were held on 04/12/2020, 30/11/2021, and 25/01/2022 to vote on the recommendations and get advice and suggestions from all involved experts. All the experts focusing on minimally invasive surgery from America, Europe and Oceania made great contributions to this consensus guideline. Results After a systematic literature review 176 studies were included, 19 questions were addressed and 14 recommendations were developed through the expert assessment and comprehensive judgment of the quality and credibility of the evidence. Conclusions The international RPS guidelines can guide current practice for surgeons, patients, medical societies, hospital administrators, and related social communities. Further randomized trials are required to determine the added value of RPS as compared to open and laparoscopic surgery.
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- Rong Liu
- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgery, Poliambulanza Foundation Hospital, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Minimal Invasive Hernia Surgery, GEM Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery/Division of HBP Surgery & Transplantation, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei
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- Division of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam-si, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of General-, Vascular-, Visceral- and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei
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- General Surgery Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of General and Minimal Access Surgery and Robotic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- EvidenceBased Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgery, Poliambulanza Foundation Hospital, Brescia, Italy
- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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McCarron FN, Yoshino O, Müller PC, Wang H, Wang Y, Ricker A, Mantha R, Driedger M, Beckman M, Clavien PA, Vrochides D, Martinie JB. Expanding the utility of robotics for pancreaticoduodenectomy: a 10-year review and comparison to international benchmarks in pancreatic surgery. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9591-9600. [PMID: 37749202 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10426-x] [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: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) is an emerging alternative to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). Although RPD offers various theoretical advantages, it is used in less than 10% of all pancreaticoduodenectomies. The aim of this study was to report our 10-year experience and compare RPD outcomes with international benchmarks for OPD. METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained institutional database was performed of consecutive patients who underwent RPD between January 2011 and December 2021. Patients were categorized into low-risk and high-risk groups according to the selection criteria set by the benchmark study. Their outcomes were compared to the international benchmark cut off values. Outcomes were then evaluated over time to identify improvements in practice and establish a learning curve. RESULTS Of 201 RPDs, 36 were low-risk and 165 high-risk patients. Compared to the OPD benchmarks, outcomes of low-risk patients were within the cutoff values. High-risk patients were outside the cutoff for blood transfusions (26% vs. ≤ 23%), overall complications (78% vs. ≤ 73%), grade I-II complications (68% vs. ≤ 62%), and readmissions (22% vs ≤ 21%). Oncologic outcomes for high-risk patients were within benchmark cutoffs. Cases at the end of the learning curve included more pancreatic cancer (42% from 17%) and fewer low-risk patients (10% from 24%) than those at the beginning. After 41 RPD there was a decline in conversion rates and operative time. Between 95 and 143 cases operative time, transfusion rates, and LOS declined significantly. Complications did not differ over time. CONCLUSION RPD yields results comparable to the established benchmarks in OPD in both low- and high-risk patients. Along the learning curve, RPD evolved with the inclusion of more high-risk cases while outcomes remained within benchmarks. Addition of a robotic HPB surgery fellowship did not compromise outcomes. These results suggest that RPD may be an option for high-risk patients at specialized centers.
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- Frances N McCarron
- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA.
- Division of Hepatobiliary & Pancreas Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Dr., Suite 600, Charlotte, NC, 2820, USA.
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Swiss HPB and Transplantation Centre, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Carolinas Center for Surgical Outcomes, Wake Forest Center for Biomedical Informatics, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Swiss HPB and Transplantation Centre, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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Labadie KP, Melstrom LG, Lewis AG. Safe implementation of a minimally invasive hepatopancreatobiliary program, a narrative review and institutional experience. J Surg Oncol 2023; 128:1347-1352. [PMID: 37781938 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27455] [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: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches to hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) operations have expanded worldwide. As surgeons and medical centers contemplate initiating and expanding minimally invasive surgical (MIS) programs for complex HPB surgical operations, there are many factors to consider. This review highlights the key components of developing an MIS HPB program and shares our recent institutional experience with the adoption and expansion of an MIS approach to pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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- Kevin P Labadie
- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Division of Surgical Oncology, Duarte, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Division of Surgical Oncology, Duarte, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Division of Surgical Oncology, Duarte, California, USA
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McCarron FN, Vrochides D, Martinie JB. Current progress in robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery at a high-volume center. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2023; 7:863-870. [PMID: 37927925 PMCID: PMC10623982 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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There has been steady growth in the adoption of robotic HPB procedures world-wide over the past 20 years, but most of this increase has occurred only recently. Not surprisingly, the vast majority of robotics has been in the United States, with very few, select centers of adoption in Italy, South Korea, and Brazil, to name a few. We began our robotic HPB program in 2008, well before almost all other centers in the world, with the most notable exception of Giullianotti and colleagues. Our program began gradually, with smaller cases carefully selected to optimize the strengths of the original robotic platform and included complex biliary and pancreatic resections. We performed the first reported series of choledochojejunostomy for benign biliary strictures and first series of completion cholecystectomies. We began performing robotic distal pancreatectomies and longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomies, reporting our early experience for each of these procedures. Over time we progressed to robotic pancreaticoduodenectomies. Initially, these were performed with planned conversions until we were able to optimize efficiency. Now we have performed over 200 robotic whipples, reaching a 100% robotic completion rate by 2020. Finally, we have added robotic major hepatectomies, including resections for hilar cholangiocarcinoma to our repertoire. Since the program began, we have performed over 1600 robotic HPB cases. Outcomes from our program have shown superior lymph node harvest, lower DGE rates, shorter hospitalizations, and fewer rehab admissions with similar overall complications to open and laparoscopic procedures, signifying that over time a robotic HPB program is not only feasible but advantageous as well.
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- Frances N. McCarron
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas SurgeryCarolinas Medical CenterCharlotteNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas SurgeryCarolinas Medical CenterCharlotteNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas SurgeryCarolinas Medical CenterCharlotteNorth CarolinaUSA
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He ZW, Wang C, Li Y, Danzeng A, Liu FB, Zhu Y, Shi JY, Ciren P, Yuan XY, Wu CX, Lan RH, Zhang BH. The state of female hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeons in China: see us in operation theater with great prospects. HPB (Oxford) 2023; 25:1402-1410. [PMID: 37543474 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.07.884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the proportion and distribution of female HPB surgeons in China, describe their current status, and analyze the possible barriers and challenges in their careers. METHOD Tertiary hospitals with the division of HPB in mainland China in 2021 were enrolled and surgeon demographic information was collected through the review of official websites and/or telephone interviews. RESULTS The majority of female HPB surgeons (72.92%) were located in the first or second-tier cities in mainland China, with an increasing number of new female HPB surgeons entering the field annually, particularly after 2005 (from 27 to 52 per 5 years). Despite no significant difference in academic backgrounds, female HPB surgeons initiated their careers at an earlier age and took a longer time to obtain chief titles (P < 0.05). Interestingly, female HPB surgeons performed laparoscopic complex HPB cases at a similar rate (95.42%) to their male counterparts and were more likely to specialize in endoscopic surgery (P = 0.021), with a similar ratio of obtaining administrative positions. CONCLUSION Minimally invasive surgery may provide females with unprecedented opportunities in the HPB surgery field. However, despite the increasing numbers of female HPB surgeons, the proportion remains low in China.
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- Zheng-Wei He
- Hepatic Surgery Center, Institute of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430064, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Institute of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430064, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Institute of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430064, China
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- School of Automation, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430064, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Institute of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430064, China
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- Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430064, China
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- Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430064, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Institute of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Division of Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430064, China.
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Bauschke A, Deeb AA, Kissler H, Rohland O, Settmacher U. [Anastomotic techniques in minimally invasive hepatobiliopancreatic surgery]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 94:775-779. [PMID: 37405414 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-023-01901-1] [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: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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The established anastomotic techniques conventionally used in open surgery are increasingly being implemented in a minimally invasive approach and further developed. The aim of all innovations is to carry out a safe anastomosis with a feasible minimally invasive technique; however, there is currently no broad consensus about the role of laparoscopic and robotic surgery in performing pancreatic anastomotic techniques. Pancreatic fistulas determine the morbidity following a minimally invasive resection. The simultaneous minimally invasive resection and reconstruction of pancreatic processes and vascular structures is currently exclusively performed in specialized centers.
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- Astrid Bauschke
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Deutschland
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Khachfe HH, Nassour I, Hammad AY, Hodges JC, AlMasri S, Liu H, deSilva A, Kraftician J, Lee KK, Pitt HA, Zureikat AH, Paniccia A. Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Increased Adoption and Improved Outcomes: Is Laparoscopy Still Justified? Ann Surg 2023; 278:e563-e569. [PMID: 36000753 PMCID: PMC11186698 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the rate of postoperative 30-day complications between laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) and robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD). BACKGROUND Previous studies suggest that minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MI-PD)-either LPD or RPD-is noninferior to open pancreaticoduodenectomy in terms of operative outcomes. However, a direct comparison of the two minimally invasive approaches has not been rigorously performed. METHODS Patients who underwent MI-PD were abstracted from the 2014 to 2019 pancreas-targeted American College of Surgeons National Sample Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) dataset. Optimal outcome was defined as absence of postoperative mortality, serious complication, percutaneous drainage, reoperation, and prolonged length of stay (75th percentile, 11 days) with no readmission. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to compare optimal outcome of RPD and LPD. RESULTS A total of 1540 MI-PDs were identified between 2014 and 2019, of which 885 (57%) were RPD and 655 (43%) were LPD. The rate of RPD cases/year significantly increased from 2.4% to 8.4% ( P =0.008) from 2014 to 2019, while LPD remained unchanged. Similarly, the rate of optimal outcome for RPD increased during the study period from 48.2% to 57.8% ( P <0.001) but significantly decreased for LPD (53.5% to 44.9%, P <0.001). During 2018-2019, RPD outcomes surpassed LPD for any complication [odds ratio (OR)=0.58, P =0.004], serious complications (OR=0.61, P =0.011), and optimal outcome (OR=1.78, P =0.001). CONCLUSIONS RPD adoption increased compared with LPD and was associated with decreased overall complications, serious complications, and increased optimal outcome compared with LPD in 2018-2019.
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- Hussein H. Khachfe
- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Wolff Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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Zhang XP, Xu S, Zhao ZM, Liu Q, Zhao GD, Hu MG, Tan XL, Liu R. Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Analysis of surgical outcomes and long-term prognosis in a high-volume center. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2023; 22:140-146. [PMID: 36171169 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2022.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) has been reported to be safe and feasible for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) of the pancreatic head. This study aimed to analyze the surgical outcomes and risk factors for poor long-term prognosis of these patients. METHODS Data from patients who underwent RPD for PDAC of pancreatic head were retrospectively analyzed. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to seek the independent prognostic factors for overall survival (OS), and an online nomogram calculator was developed based on the independent prognostic factors. RESULTS Of the 273 patients who met the inclusion criteria, the median operative time was 280.0 minutes, the estimated blood loss was 100.0 mL, the median OS was 23.6 months, and the median recurrence-free survival (RFS) was 14.4 months. Multivariate analysis showed that preoperative carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) [hazard ratio (HR) = 2.607, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.560-4.354, P < 0.001], lymph node metastasis (HR = 1.429, 95% CI: 1.005-2.034, P = 0.047), tumor moderately (HR = 3.190, 95% CI: 1.813-5.614, P < 0.001) or poorly differentiated (HR = 5.114, 95% CI: 2.839-9.212, P < 0.001), and Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III (HR = 1.657, 95% CI: 1.079-2.546, P = 0.021) were independent prognostic factors for OS. The concordance index (C-index) of the nomogram constructed based on the above four independent prognostic factors was 0.685 (95% CI: 0.640-0.729), which was significantly higher than that of the AJCC staging (8th edition): 0.541 (95% CI: 0.493-0.589) (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This large-scale study indicated that RPD was feasible for PDAC of pancreatic head. Preoperative CA19-9, lymph node metastasis, tumor poorly differentiated, and Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III were independent prognostic factors for OS. The online nomogram calculator could predict the OS of these patients in a simple and convenient manner.
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- Xiu-Ping Zhang
- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China; Department of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
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Wei K, Cheng L, Zheng Q, Tian J, Liu R, Hackert T. Minimally invasive surgery versus open surgery for total pancreatectomy: a bibliometric review and meta-analysis. HPB (Oxford) 2023:S1365-182X(23)00025-4. [PMID: 37032259 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive total pancreatectomy (MITP) is considered safe and feasible with limited evidence on this procedure. The aim of this study was to systematically analyze the current literature on MITP compared to open TP (OTP). METHOD Randomized controlled trials and prospective non-randomized comparative studies were sought systematically in MEDLINE, Web of Science and CENTRAL from their inception until December 2021. Outcome measures included operative time, length of hospital stay (LOH), spleen-preservation rate, estimated blood loss (EBL), need for transfusion, venous resection rate, delayed gastric emptying (DGE), biliary leakage, postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH), reoperation rate, overall 30-day morbidity (Clavien-Dindo > IIIa), 90-day mortality, 90-day readmission, examined lymph nodes (ELN). Pooled results are presented as odds ratios (OR) or mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS 7 observational studies with a total of 4212 patients were included. MITP had a decreased EBL and transfusion rate, lower 30-day morbidity and 90-day mortality with a longer LOH compared to OTP. There were no significant differences regarding operative time, spleen preservation rate, DGE, biliary leakage, venous resection rate, PPH, reoperation, 90-day readmission and ELN. DISCUSSION Based on the available studies, MITP is safe and feasible compared to OTP in highly experienced hands from high-volume centers. Further high-quality studies are needed to verify the conclusion.
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- Kongyuan Wei
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Evidence-based Nursing Center, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Evidence Based Medicine Centre, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Nursing, Evidence-based Nursing Center, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Evidence Based Medicine Centre, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Nursing, Evidence-based Nursing Center, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Evidence Based Medicine Centre, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Dept. of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany.
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Levi Sandri GB, Abu Hilal M, Dokmak S, Edwin B, Hackert T, Keck T, Khatkov I, Besselink MG, Boggi U. Figures do matter: A literature review of 4587 robotic pancreatic resections and their implications on training. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2023; 30:21-35. [PMID: 35751504 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of robotic assistance in minimally invasive pancreatic resection is quickly growing. METHODS We present a systematic review of the literature regarding all types of robotic pancreatic resection (RPR). Our aim is to show for which procedures there is enough experience to permit safe training and provide an estimation of how many centers could serve as teaching institutions. RESULTS Sixty-four studies reporting on 4587 RPRs were analyzed. A total of 2598 pancreatoduodenectomies (PD) were reported by 28 centers from Europe (6/28; 21.4%), the Americas (11/28; 39.3%), and Asia (11/28; 39.3%). Six studies reported >100 robot PD (1694/2598; 65.2%). A total of 1618 distal pancreatectomies (DP) were reported by 29 centers from Europe (10/29; 34.5%), the Americas (10/29; 34.5%), and Asia (9/29; 31%). Five studies reported >100 robotic DP (748/1618; 46.2%). A total of 154 central pancreatectomies were reported by six centers from Europe (1/6; 16.7%), the Americas (2/6; 33.3%), and Asia (3/6; 50%). Only 49 total pancreatectomies were reported. Finally, 168 enucleations were reported in seven studies (with a mean of 15.4 cases per study). A single center reported on 60 enucleations (35.7%). Results of each type of robotic procedure are also presented. CONCLUSIONS Experience with RPR is still quite limited. Despite high case volume not being sufficient to warrant optimal training opportunities, it is certainly a key component of every successful training program and is a major criterion for fellowship accreditation. From this review, it appears that only PD and DP can currently be taught at few institutions worldwide.
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza - Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, DMU DIGEST, AP-HP, Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy, France
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- The Intervention Centre and Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Translational Research and New Surgical and Medical Technologies, Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Masuda H, Kotecha K, Gall T, Gill AJ, Mittal A, Samra JS. Transition from open to robotic distal pancreatectomy in a low volume pancreatic surgery country: a single Australian centre experience. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:151-159. [PMID: 36511144 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18199] [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: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Advances in technology and techniques have allowed for robotic distal pancreatectomies to be readily performed in patients at high volume centres. This study describes the experience of a single surgeon during the learning curve and transition from open to robotic distal pancreatectomy in Australia, a traditionally low volume pancreatic surgery country. METHODS All patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy at an Australian-based tertiary referral centre between 2010 and 2021 were reviewed retrospectively. Demographic, clinicopathologic and survival data were analysed to compare perioperative and oncological outcomes between patients who underwent open, laparoscopic and robotic distal pancreatectomies. RESULTS A total of 178 distal pancreatectomies were identified for analysis during the study period. Ninety-one open distal pancreatectomies (ODP), 48 laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies (LDP), and 39 robotic distal pancreatectomies (RDP) were performed. Robotic distal pancreatectomy was non-inferior with respect to perioperative outcomes and yielded statistically non-significant advantages over LDP and ODP. CONCLUSION RDP is feasible and can be performed safely in well-selected patients during the learning phase at large pancreatic centres in a traditionally low-volume country like Australia. Referral to large pancreatic centres where access to the robotic platform and surgeon experience is not a barrier, and where a robust multidisciplinary team meeting can take place, remains pivotal in the introduction and transition toward the robotic approach for management of patients with pancreatic body or tail lesions.
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- Hiro Masuda
- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.,NSW Health Pathology, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.,Cancer Diagnosis and Pathology Group, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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Mejia A, Shah J, Vivian E, Beard R, Acharya P, Gutierrez JCB. Outcomes in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) undergoing robotic (RPD) or open pancreaticoduodenectomies (OPD): a propensity score-weighted survival analysis. J Robot Surg 2022; 17:1085-1096. [PMID: 36581740 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-022-01510-w] [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: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to compare the survival, recurrence, and complication rates in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who underwent robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) or open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) and who received adjuvant therapy. The study was a single-center retrospective analysis of consecutive PDAC patients who underwent RPD/OPD. Patient characteristics, tumor findings, neoadjuvant therapy, adjuvant therapies, overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were compared between the OPD and RPD cohorts. Cox proportional hazard regression with and without propensity score matching was used to establish the association between predictors and outcomes. One hundred PDAC patients underwent OPD (n = 36) or RPD (n = 64) from 2013 to 2019. Cox proportional hazard models showed that baseline bilirubin (HR 1.6, p = 0.0006) and operative characteristics such as the number of positive lymph nodes (HR 1.1, p = 0.002), lymph node ratio (HR 1.6, p = 0.001), tumor grade (HR 1.7, p = 0.02), and TNM classification (HR 2.3, p = 0.01) were associated with OS. The independent predictors post-intervention associated with mortality were adjuvant therapy (HR 0.4, p = 0.0003), ISGPS complications (HR 2.8, p = 0.02), and 90-day readmission (HR 2, p = 0.004). After adjustment for these predictors, adjuvant therapy, baseline bilirubin, lymph node ratio, and tumor grade remained the main predictors of mortality. Baseline bilirubin, adjuvant therapy, lymph node ratio, and tumor grade were the main determinants of mortality after OPD or RPD. There was no significant difference in OS and RFS after RPD or OPD in PC patients who received adjuvant therapy.
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- Alejandro Mejia
- The Liver Institute, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, 1411 Beckley Avenue, Suite 268, Dallas, TX, 75203, USA.
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- Methodist Digestive Institute, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75203, USA
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- Methodist Digestive Institute, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75203, USA
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- Methodist Digestive Institute, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75203, USA
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- Clinical Research Institute, Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX, 75203, USA
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Xu S, Zhang XP, Zhao GD, Zou WB, Zhao ZM, Hu MG, Gao YX, Tan XL, Liu Q, Liu R. Robotic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy for distal cholangiocarcinoma: a multicenter propensity score-matched study. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:8237-8248. [PMID: 35534733 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09271-1] [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: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatoduodenectomy is the only potentially curative treatment for distal cholangiocarcinoma (DCC). In this study, we sought to compare the perioperative and oncological outcomes of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) and open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) based on a multicenter propensity score-matched study. METHODS Consecutive patients with DCC who underwent RPD or OPD from five centers in China between January 2014 and June 2019 were included. A 1:1 propensity score matching (PSM) was performed. Univariable and multivariable Cox regression analyses were used to identify independent prognosis factors for overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) of these patients. RESULTS A total of 217 patients and 228 patients underwent RPD and OPD, respectively. After PSM, 180 patients in each group were enrolled. There were no significant differences in operative time, lymph node harvest, intraoperative transfusion, vascular resection, R0 resection, postoperative major morbidity, reoperation, 90-day mortality, and long-term survival between the two groups before and after PSM. Whereas, compared with the OPD group, the RPD group had significantly lower estimated blood loss (150.0 ml vs. 250.0 ml; P < 0.001), and a shorter postoperative length of stay (LOS) (12.0 days vs. 15.0 days; P < 0.001). Multivariable analysis showed carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), R0 resection, N stage, perineural invasion, and tumor differentiation significantly associated with OS and RFS of these patients. CONCLUSIONS RPD was comparable to OPD in feasibility and safety. For patients with DCC, RPD resulted in similar oncologic and survival outcomes as OPD.
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- Shuai Xu
- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China.
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
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McNeil LR, Blair AB, Krell RW, Zhang C, Ejaz A, Groot VP, Gemenetzis G, Padussis JC, Falconi M, Wolfgang CL, Weiss MJ, Are C, He J, Reames BN. Geographic variation in attitudes regarding management of locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Surg Open Sci 2022; 10:97-105. [PMID: 36062077 PMCID: PMC9436766 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2022.07.007] [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: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Recent literature suggests wide variations exist in the international management of locally advanced pancreatic cancer. This study sought to evaluate how geography contributes to variations in management of locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Methods An electronic survey investigating preferences for the evaluation and management of locally advanced pancreatic cancer was distributed to an international cohort of pancreatic surgeons. Surgeons were classified according to geographic location of practice, and survey responses were compared across locations. Results A total of 153 eligible responses were received from 4 continents: North and South America (n = 94, 61.4%), Europe (n = 25, 16.3%), and Asia (n = 34, 22.2%). Preferences for the use and duration of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy varied widely. For example, participants in Asia commonly preferred 2 months of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (61.8%), whereas North and South American participants preferred 4 months (52.1%), and responses in Europe were mixed (P = .006). Participants in Asia were less likely to consider isolated liver or lung metastases contraindications to exploration and consequently had a greater propensity to consider exploration in a vignette of oligometastatic disease (56.7% vs North and South America: 25.6%, Europe: 43.5%; P = .007). Conclusion In an international survey of pancreatic surgeons, attitudes regarding locally advanced pancreatic cancer and metastatic disease management varied widely across geographic locations. Better evidence is needed to define optimal management of locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
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Trends in pancreatic surgery in Switzerland: a survey and nationwide analysis over two decades. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:3423-3435. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02679-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Espín F, García-Domingo MI, Cremades M, Cugat E. Response to the Letter to the Editor on the article "Highs and lows in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy". Cir Esp 2022; 100:604. [PMID: 35940700 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2022.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- Francisco Espín
- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Cataluña, Spain.
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Cataluña, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Cataluña, Spain
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He R, Yin T, Pan S, Wang M, Zhang H, Qin R. One hundred most cited article related to pancreaticoduodenectomy surgery: A bibliometric analysis. Int J Surg 2022; 104:106775. [PMID: 35840048 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106775] [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: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND In light of the challenges associated with pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) and recent key improvements, this bibliometric analysis aimed to analyze the 100 top-cited (T100) articles related to PD surgery to widen the awareness of relevant research on this procedure. METHODS The term "pancreaticoduodenectomy" was used to retrieve articles from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The 100 most cited manuscripts in the English language were identified and further analyzed by their countries of origin, publication journals, authors, and themes. RESULTS A thorough literature search was performed on the Web of Science until April 2020. The total number of citations for the T100 articles ranged from 227 to 3029. The T100 articles came from 18 different countries, with the USA accounting for the plurality (n = 72). Professor J.L. Cameron from Johns Hopkins Medicine USA published the most articles (n = 22), including one as the first author and two as a co-author. Furthermore, Johns Hopkins Medicine, USA, published the most articles on PD surgery (n = 24), with a total citation count of 14,151. The journal Annals of Surgery published 40 of the T100 articles, with 15,847 citations and an average citation count of 396. Among the T100 articles, the citation frequency following the year of publication showed a parabolic trend, with citations peaking in the 9th year following publication. CONCLUSION Our study identified and analyzed the T100 articles in PD surgery. The USA was the dominant country regarding articles, researchers, and institutions. The citations of the articles peaked in the 9th year after publication.
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- Ruizhi He
- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and State Key Laboratory of Environment Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
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Bahra M, Ossami Saidy RR. Current status of robotic surgery for hepato-pancreato-biliary malignancies. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2022; 22:939-946. [PMID: 35863758 DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2022.2105211] [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: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Robotic surgery is an emerging aspect of gastrointestinal surgery. Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery is currently being explored for a broad spectrum of indications, entities, and postoperative outcomes. Noninferiority and financial aspects are the focus of studies. In this review, the impact on oncological therapies is assessed. AREAS COVERED An extensive literature review was conducted, and relevant studies and articles and reviews for robotic surgery in the field of hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery were examined. Special attention was given to the oncological aspects of robotic surgery and its possible impact on the therapy of malignant neoplasms. EXPERT OPINION Robotic-assisted surgery for oncological indications is promising, in part, an established technique that has already shown its advantages in the last decade, although high-quality studies are missing. Upcoming experience must consider the oncological benefit and putative new indications in a rapidly changing field of anti-neoplastic regimens. Also, robotic surgery may possess the ability to accelerate digitalization and AI-based augmentation in this context.
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- Marcus Bahra
- Krankenhaus Waldfriede, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Charité, Zentrum für Onkologische Oberbauchchirurgie und Robotik, Argentinische Allee 40, 14163 Berlin
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- Krankenhaus Waldfriede, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Charité, Zentrum für Onkologische Oberbauchchirurgie und Robotik, Argentinische Allee 40, 14163 Berlin
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Jin J, Yin SM, Weng Y, Chen M, Shi Y, Ying X, Gemenetzis G, Qin K, Zhang J, Deng X, Peng C, Shen B. Robotic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy with vascular resection for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: surgical and oncological outcomes from pilot experience. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:1489-1497. [PMID: 35088144 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02364-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Venous resection and reconstruction (VR) is a feasible surgical technique to achieve optimal outcomes in selected patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who undergo open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). However, data regarding patient outcomes in patients who undergo VR in robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) are scarce. METHODS All patients with a diagnosis of PDAC who underwent upfront open or robotic pancreatoduodenectomy with VR in a high-volume institution for pancreatic surgery between 2011 and 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Perioperative and long-term outcomes were compared between the RPD and OPD cohorts. RESULTS A total of 84 patients were included in the final analysis, 14 patients underwent RPD with VR and 70 who had OPD with VR. Reconstructed venous patency, postoperative 30-day morbidity, and 90-day mortality were comparable; however, lymph node resection rates were lower in the RPC cohort (p = 0.029). No difference was identified in 3-year survival rates between the two groups (34.0% versus 25.7% respectively, p = 0.667). CONCLUSION RPD with VR is a feasible approach for patients with PDAC and venous invasion. Further studies are needed to assess long-term outcomes compared to the open approach.
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- Jiabin Jin
- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Research Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Litkevych S, Thomaschewski M, Zimmermann M, Wellner UF, Höppner J, Keck T. Robotisch gestützte Enukleation einer zystischen Neoplasie des Pankreaskopfes. Zentralbl Chir 2022; 147:137-144. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1768-1123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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ZusammenfassungLaut aktuellen revidierten Fukuoka-Leitlinien besteht die Indikation zur Resektion von BD-IPMN des Pankreas mit Worrisome Features, da hier ein Risiko der malignen Entartung von bis zu 30%
besteht. Die Resektion kann bei fehlenden klinischen, bildmorphologischen und laborchemischen Malignitätszeichen als eine nicht anatomische, lokale Exzision durchgeführt werden.Eine robotische Enukleation bei benignen Raumforderungen der Bauchspeicheldrüse stellt eine sehr gute Alternative zu den resezierenden Verfahren, insbesondere zu denjenigen in offener
Technik, dar. Diese operative Behandlungsoption wird bei einem Mindestabstand bis zum pankreatischen Hauptgang von mindestens 2 mm im „International consensus statement on robotic pancreatic
surgery“ nahegelegt.Neben den bekannten Vorteilen der minimalinvasiven Chirurgie führt diese parenchymsparende Methode zum Erhalt von endo- und exokriner Funktion (ca. 90%) und zu einem progressfreien
10-Jahres-Überleben von ca. 75% bei etwas erhöhter Morbidität (ca. 60%) verglichen mit den resezierenden Verfahren.Der folgende Videobeitrag präsentiert das Operationsvideo einer robotischen Zystenenukleation (bei Verdacht auf eine BD-IPMN mit Worrisome Features) im Pankreaskopf und Processus uncinatus
bei einer 62-jährigen Patientin mit besonderer Betonung der wichtigsten vaskulären Landmarken, Besonderheiten der Herangehensweise und Vorteile der robotischen Technik.
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- Stanislav Litkevych
- Klinik für Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein - Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein - Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein - Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein - Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein - Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein - Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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Cugat Andorrà E, Cremades Perez M, Navinés López J, Matallana Azorín C, Zárate Pinedo A, Pardo Aranda F, Sendra Gonzalez M, Espin Álvarez F. Challenge and future of liver and pancreatic robotic surgery. Analysis of 64 cases in a specialized unit. Cir Esp 2022; 100:154-160. [PMID: 35221241 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2022.02.012] [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: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Robotic surgery has proven effective in certain surgical procedures. However, in liver and pancreatic surgery (HBP) its use is still rare. The initial experience in HBP robotic surgery of a specialized unit of a tertiary hospital is presented. METHOD The results of patients undergoing robotic HBP surgery between April 2018 and October 2020 have been prospectively studied. The data analyzed correspond to demographic data, surgical techniques performed, associated morbidity and mortality. RESULTS 64 patients were operated, corresponding to 35 hepatectomies (major [6.7%], anatomic [52.9%], limited [34.4%], cystectomies [3%] and marsupialization [3%]), 29 pancreatectomies (distal [48.2%], central [6.9%], cephalic [13.8%], enucleations [24.1%], ampullectomies [3.5%] and duodenal resections [3.5%]). In liver surgery the mean operative time was 204.4 min (100-265 min), the median postoperative complications according to the Clavien-Dindo scale was one (1-4), the mean blood losses 166.7 mL (100-300 mL), there was no conversion and the mean postoperative stay was four days (2-14 days). In pancreatic surgery, the mean operative time was 243.8 min (125-460 min), the median of postoperative complications was two (1-4), blood loss of 202.3 mL (100-500 mL) associated to a conversion rate 17.8% and an average stay of seven days (3-23 days). CONCLUSIONS Robotic HBP surgery is safe and feasible. It is suggested that its use facilitates parenchymal sparing surgery, access to posterior liver segments and anastomosis in pancreatic reconstruction compared to laparoscopic surgery.
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Park Y, Hwang DW, Lee JH, Song KB, Jun E, Lee W, Hong S, Kim SC. Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy: Chronologic changes in the trends and clinical outcomes through a 15-year, single-center experience with 2212 patients. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2022; 29:540-551. [PMID: 35112510 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND We identified the chronologic changes in the clinical outcomes of minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) for left-sided pancreatic tumors in a single high-volume center over a period of 15 years. METHODS Between 2005 and 2019, 2212 patients underwent planned MIDP. Chronologic changes were analyzed according to 5-year intervals (P1, P2, P3). Furthermore, we assessed the prognostic factors of open conversion and postoperative complications. RESULTS MIDP has steadily increased during the last 15 years when compared to open distal pancreatectomy, from 10.8% to 84.9%. Also, MIDP for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has been steadily increasing from 5.6% to 68.4%. According to the 5-year intervals, lengths of hospital stay decreased, but age and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) ≥3 increased; conversely, the rates of Clavien-Dindo classification ≥grade 3 (9.5%) and postoperative pancreatic fistula (39.7%) showed no differences. The 90-day mortality and open conversion rates were 0.2% and 3.5%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed malignancy and extended pancreatectomy were risk factors for open conversion. Furthermore, the poor prognostic factors for severe complications were malignancy, extended pancreatectomy, and ASA ≥3. CONCLUSION MIDP has become a popular procedure not only for benign cases but also for malignant ones. However, well-organized training, experience and skill are necessary, especially for poor-performance patients and extensively malignant conditions.
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- Yejong Park
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Division of Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Espín F, García-Domingo MI, Cremades M, Cugat E. Response to the Letter to the Editor on the article “Highs and lows in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy”. Cir Esp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2022.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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de’Angelis N, Khan J, Marchegiani F, Bianchi G, Aisoni F, Alberti D, Ansaloni L, Biffl W, Chiara O, Ceccarelli G, Coccolini F, Cicuttin E, D’Hondt M, Di Saverio S, Diana M, De Simone B, Espin-Basany E, Fichtner-Feigl S, Kashuk J, Kouwenhoven E, Leppaniemi A, Beghdadi N, Memeo R, Milone M, Moore E, Peitzmann A, Pessaux P, Pikoulis M, Pisano M, Ris F, Sartelli M, Spinoglio G, Sugrue M, Tan E, Gavriilidis P, Weber D, Kluger Y, Catena F. Robotic surgery in emergency setting: 2021 WSES position paper. World J Emerg Surg 2022; 17:4. [PMID: 35057836 PMCID: PMC8781145 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-022-00410-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Robotics represents the most technologically advanced approach in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Its application in general surgery has increased progressively, with some early experience reported in emergency settings. The present position paper, supported by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), aims to provide a systematic review of the literature to develop consensus statements about the potential use of robotics in emergency general surgery.
Methods This position paper was conducted according to the WSES methodology. A steering committee was constituted to draft the position paper according to the literature review. An international expert panel then critically revised the manuscript. Each statement was voted through a web survey to reach a consensus.
Results Ten studies (3 case reports, 3 case series, and 4 retrospective comparative cohort studies) have been published regarding the applications of robotics for emergency general surgery procedures. Due to the paucity and overall low quality of evidence, 6 statements are proposed as expert opinions. In general, the experts claim for a strict patient selection while approaching emergent general surgery procedures with robotics, eventually considering it for hemodynamically stable patients only. An emergency setting should not be seen as an absolute contraindication for robotic surgery if an adequate training of the operating surgical team is available. In such conditions, robotic surgery can be considered safe, feasible, and associated with surgical outcomes related to an MIS approach. However, there are some concerns regarding the adoption of robotic surgery for emergency surgeries associated with the following: (i) the availability and accessibility of the robotic platform for emergency units and during night shifts, (ii) expected longer operative times, and (iii) increased costs. Further research is necessary to investigate the role of robotic surgery in emergency settings and to explore the possibility of performing telementoring and telesurgery, which are particularly valuable in emergency situations. Conclusions Many hospitals are currently equipped with a robotic surgical platform which needs to be implemented efficiently. The role of robotic surgery for emergency procedures remains under investigation. However, its use is expanding with a careful assessment of costs and timeliness of operations. The proposed statements should be seen as a preliminary guide for the surgical community stressing the need for reevaluation and update processes as evidence expands in the relevant literature.
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Pancreaticojejunostomy Conducive to Biological Healing in Minimally Invasive Pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 26:1967-1981. [PMID: 35546220 PMCID: PMC9489565 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-022-05339-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreaticojejunostomy, an independent risk factor for pancreatic fistula, is the cause of several postoperative complications of pancreaticoduodenectomy. As suturing in minimally invasive surgery is difficult to perform, more simplified methods are needed to guarantee a safe pancreatic anastomosis. The concept of "biological healing" proposed in recent years has changed the conventional understanding of the anastomosis, which recommends rich blood supply, low tension, and loose sutures in the reconstruction of the pancreatic outflow tract. METHODS A literature search was conducted in PubMed for articles on pancreaticojejunostomy published between January 2014 and December 2021. After following a due selection process, several techniques developed in accordance with the concept of biological healing that were found suitable for minimally invasive surgery and their related clinical outcomes were described in this review. RESULTS The incidence of clinically relevant pancreatic fistula associated with the presented techniques did not exceed 15.9%, indicating superior results compared to Cattell-Warren double-layer duct-to-mucosa anastomosis (incidence: approximately 20%). The features and drawbacks of these approaches have been enumerated from the viewpoint of biological healing. CONCLUSIONS This review described several modified pancreaticojejunostomy techniques with the advantages of a simplified procedure and a lower incidence of pancreatic fistula. Surgeons can choose to apply them in clinical practice to improve patient prognosis.
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Jin J, Shi Y, Chen M, Qian J, Qin K, Wang Z, Chen W, Jin W, Lu F, Li Z, Wu Z, Jian L, Han B, Liang X, Sun C, Wu Z, Mou Y, Yin X, Huang H, Chen H, Gemenetzis G, Deng X, Peng C, Shen B. Robotic versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy for Pancreatic and Periampullary Tumors (PORTAL): a study protocol for a multicenter phase III non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. Trials 2021; 22:954. [PMID: 34961558 PMCID: PMC8711152 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05939-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pancreatoduodenectomy is a complex and challenging procedure that requires meticulous tissue dissection and proficient suturing skills. Minimally invasive surgery with the utilization of robotic platforms has demonstrated advantages in perioperative patient outcomes in retrospective studies. The development of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) in specific has progressed significantly, since first reported in 2003, and high-volume centers in pancreatic surgery are reporting large patient series with improved pain management and reduced length of stay. However, prospective studies to assess objectively the feasibility and safety of RPD compared to open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD) are currently lacking. METHODS/DESIGN The PORTAL trial is a multicenter randomized controlled, patient-blinded, parallel-group, phase III non-inferiority trial performed in seven high-volume centers for pancreatic and robotic surgery in China (> 20 RPD and > 100 OPD annually in each participating center). The trial is designed to enroll and randomly assign 244 patients with an indication for elective pancreatoduodenectomy for malignant periampullary and pancreatic lesions, as well as premalignant and symptomatic benign periampullary and pancreatic disease. The primary outcome is time to functional recovery postoperatively, measured in days. Secondary outcomes include postoperative morbidity and mortality, as well as perioperative costs. A sub-cohort of 128 patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) will also be compared to assess the percentage of patients who undergo postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy within 8 weeks, in each arm. Secondary outcomes in this cohort will include patterns of disease recurrence, recurrence-free survival, and overall survival. DISCUSSION The PORTAL trial is designed to assess the feasibility and safety of RPD compared to OPD, in terms of functional recovery as described previously. Additionally, this trial will explore whether RPD allows increased access to postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy, in a sub-cohort of patients with PDAC. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04400357 . Registered on May 22, 2020.
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- Jiabin Jin
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Pancreaticobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pancreaticobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
- Department of Pancreatobiliary Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Liang H, Cheng L, Yan H, Cui J. Preferential Mobilization of Colonic Hepatic Flexure Facilitates Pancreaticoduodenectomy Procedures. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2021; 32:223-227. [PMID: 34966152 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several studies recommend that colonic hepatic flexure (CHF) should be mobilized preliminarily in minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). However, there are little data to support that preferential mobilization of the CHF can positively affect the perioperative events of PD. We aimed to assess the effect of preferential mobilization of the CHF in PD. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent PD was performed between 2016 and 2019. Clinical characteristics, operative data, and postoperative surgical complications were recorded. RESULTS The study included 668 patients; 486 patients underwent open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) and 182 patients underwent laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD). Patients were divided into CHF-M (OPD, n=129; LPD, n=95) and conventional (OPD, n=357; LPD, n=87) groups according to preferential CHF mobilization. There were no differences between the groups regarding most demographics. Within patients who underwent OPD, decreased estimated blood loss (EBL) (251.2±146.4 vs. 307.3±173.5 mL, P<0.05) was observed in CHF-M group. Within patients who underwent LPD, operative time (328.7±66.3 vs. 406.5±85.5 min, P<0.001), EBL (166.8±96.4 vs. 271.8±130.7 mL, P<0.001), the incidence of clinically relevant pancreaticfistula (7.4% vs. 23.0%, P<0.05), and length of stay (12.3±5.1 vs. 16.0±7.4 d, P<0.05) were decreased in CHF-M group. Moreover, patients with high body mass index who underwent LPD showed more significant differences in operative time (336.0±67.7 vs. 431.9±79.1, P<0.001) and EBL (179.6±97.8 vs. 278.2±135.6, P<0.001) between groups. CONCLUSION We first demonstrated that preferential mobilization of the CHF can facilitate PD. The patients who underwent minimally invasive surgery and the patients with high body mass index may benefit more from this technique.
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- Hongyin Liang
- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China
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Robotic-assisted pancreatic surgery in the elderly patient: experiences from a high-volume centre. BMC Surg 2021; 21:415. [PMID: 34886818 PMCID: PMC8662827 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01395-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Robotic-assisted pancreatic surgery (RPS) has fundamentally developed over the past few years. For subgroups, e.g. elderly patients, applicability and safety of RPS still needs to be defined. Given prognosticated demographic developments, we aim to assess the role of RPS based on preoperative, operative and postoperative parameters. METHODS We included 129 patients undergoing RPS at our institution between 2017 and 2020. Eleven patients required conversion to open surgery and were excluded from further analysis. We divided patients into two groups; ≥ 70 years old (Group 1; n = 32) and < 70 years old (Group 2; n = 86) at time of resection. RESULTS Most preoperative characteristics were similar in both groups. However, number of patients with previous abdominal surgery was significantly higher in patients ≥ 70 years old (78% vs 37%, p < 0.0001). Operative characteristics did not significantly differ between both groups. Although patients ≥ 70 years old stayed significantly longer at ICU (1.8 vs 0.9 days; p = 0.037), length of hospital stay and postoperative morbidity were equivalent between the groups. CONCLUSION RPS is safe and feasible in elderly patients and shows non-inferiority when compared with younger patients. However, prospectively collected data is needed to define the role of RPS in elderly patients accurately. Trial registration Clinical Trial Register: Deutschen Register Klinischer Studien (DRKS; German Clinical Trials Register). Clinical Registration Number: DRKS00017229 (retrospectively registered, Date of Registration: 2019/07/19, Date of First Enrollment: 2017/10/18).
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Comment on "Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy". Ann Surg 2021; 274:e733. [PMID: 33074879 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nießen A, Hackert T. State-of-the-art surgery for pancreatic cancer. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 407:443-450. [PMID: 34751822 PMCID: PMC8933301 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02362-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The d evelopment of surgical techniques and specialization and specifically complication management in pancreatic surgery have improved surgical outcomes as well as oncological results in pancreatic surgery in recent decades. Historical morbidity and especially mortality rates of up to 80% have decreased to below 5% today. This review summarizes the current state of the art in pancreatic cancer surgery. METHODS The present literature and clinical experience are summarized to give an overview of the present best practice in pancreatic surgery as one of the most advanced surgical disciplines today. RESULTS Based on the available literature, three important aspects contribute to best patient care in pancreatic surgery, namely, surgical progress, interdisciplinary complication management, and multimodal oncological treatment in case of pancreatic cancer. In addition, minimally invasive and robotic procedures are currently fields of development and specific topics of research. CONCLUSION In experienced hands, pancreatic surgery-despite being one of the most challenging fields of surgery-is a safe domain today. The impact of multimodal, especially adjuvant, therapy for oncological indications is well established and evidence-based. New technologies are evolving and will be evaluated with high-evidence studies in the near future.
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- Anna Nießen
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Pekarek L, Fraile-Martinez O, Garcia-Montero C, Alvarez-Mon MA, Acero J, Ruiz-Llorente L, García-Honduvilla N, Albillos A, Buján J, Alvarez-Mon M, Guijarro LG, Ortega MA. Towards an updated view on the clinical management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma: Current and future perspectives. Oncol Lett 2021; 22:809. [PMID: 34630716 PMCID: PMC8490971 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2021.13070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer has a dire prognosis and will represent the second leading cause of cancer death in the next 10 years. The multifactorial approach represents one of the main issues in controlling the extension of this neoplasm. In recent years, the characteristics of the tumor microenvironment, metastasis mechanisms and the relationship between immune system and neoplastic cells have been described, which has made it possible to understand the pathophysiology of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Currently, there is a failure to provide an effective preventive method or early detection, so patients present with an advanced stage at the time of diagnosis. Despite numerous efforts, little progress has been made in clinical outcome and in improving survival in long term. Therefore, in the recent years, diverse diagnostic tests, treatments and possible approaches have been developed in the fields of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery to find a combination of them that improves life expectancy in patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At the moment, numerous clinical trials are being conducted to evaluate preventive diagnostic procedures such as serological markers or perfecting available imaging tests. On the other hand, implementation of immunotherapy is being studied in a neoplasm that has lagged in the application of this procedure since present possible treatments do not substantially improve quality of life. Therefore, the purpose of our study is to summarize the main progresses that have been made in the diagnosis, treatment and screening of this disease, explaining the limitations that have been observed and analyzing future prospects in the management of this illness.
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- Leonel Pekarek
- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Oncology Service, Guadalajara University Hospital, 19002 Guadalajara, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Medical and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
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- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Unit of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of System Biology, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, University of Alcalá, Ramón y Cajal Institute for Health Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center of Hepatic and Digestive Diseases, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center of Hepatic and Digestive Diseases, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Immune System Diseases-Rheumatology, Oncology Service and Internal Medicine, Prince of Asturias University Hospital, Alcala de Henares, 28806 Madrid, Spain
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- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Unit of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of System Biology, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Immune System Diseases-Rheumatology, Oncology Service and Internal Medicine, Prince of Asturias University Hospital, Alcala de Henares, 28806 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcala de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Cancer Registry and Pathology Department, Prince of Asturias University Hospital, Alcala de Henares, 28806 Madrid, Spain
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Kim HS, Kim H, Han Y, Lee M, Kang YH, Sohn HJ, Kang JS, Kwon W, Jang JY. ROBOT-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy in 300 consecutive cases: Annual trend analysis and propensity score-matched comparison of perioperative and long-term oncologic outcomes with the open method. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2021; 29:301-310. [PMID: 34689430 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE We previously reported perioperative and oncologic outcomes of robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy (RAPD); however, the follow-up period in RAPD was relatively short, and disease-matched survival analyses were lacking. Therefore, this study investigated time trends of perioperative and long-term disease-matched outcomes of RAPD. METHODS Annual clinicopathologic outcomes of 328 patients with RAPD between 2015 and 2020 were analyzed and compared with 929 patients with open PD using the propensity score-matched (PSM) analysis based on postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) risk and oncologic variables in malignant patients. RESULTS Robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy cases increased from 10 (6.3%) in 2015 to 116 (50.2% of total PD) in 2020, with malignancy proportion increasing from 50.0% to 80.2%. POPF risk-based PSM analysis showed that compared with open PD, RAPD had younger patients (63.7 vs 65.6 years, P = .018), longer operation time (339.1 vs 290.0 min, P < .001); however, estimated blood loss (P = .275), complications (17.1% vs 18.3%, P = .702), and clinically relevant POPF (9.8% vs 11.1%, P = .584) were similar with shorter postoperative hospital stay (10.8 vs 15.6 days, P < .001). In disease and stage-matched malignant patients, R0 resection (93.9% vs 91.2%, P = .376), total retrieved lymph node (18.2 vs 19.9, P = .058), and 5-year survival rate (57.3% vs 60.6%, P = .406) were similar between RAPD and open PD, also in pancreatic cancer patients (31.6% vs 26.3%, P = .068). CONCLUSIONS Robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy demonstrated similar perioperative outcomes with earlier recovery and equivalent long-term survival with open PD. RAPD is safe and feasible for periampullary lesions, including pancreatic cancers, and its role will expand in the era of minimally invasive surgery.
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- Hyeong Seok Kim
- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Zou W, Li L, Wang Z, Jiang N, Wang F, Hu M, Liu R. Up-regulation of S100P predicts the poor long-term survival and construction of prognostic signature for survival and immunotherapy in patients with pancreatic cancer. Bioengineered 2021; 12:9006-9020. [PMID: 34654352 PMCID: PMC8806945 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.1992331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Pancreatic cancer is associated with a high mortality rate, and the prognosis is positively related to immune status. In this study, we constructed a prognostic signature from survival- and immune-related genes (IRGs) to guide treatment and assess prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer. The transcriptomic data were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, and IRGs were extracted from the ImmPort database. Univariate and LASSO regression analysis were used to obtain survival-related IRGs. Finally, the prognostic signature was constructed using multivariate regression analysis. The laboratory experiments were conducted to verify the key IRG expression. Immune cells infiltration was analyzed using the CIBERSORT algorithm and TIMER database. Prognostic signature containing four IRGs (ADA2, TLR1, PTPN6, S100P) was constructed with good predictive performance; in particular, S100P played a significant role in the immune microenvironment, and tumorigenesis of pancreatic cancer. Moreover, we found that CD8+ T cell and activated CD4+ memory T cell tumor infiltration was lower in the high-risk group, while high-risk score correlated positively with higher tumor mutational burden, and the higher half inhibitory centration 50 of chemotherapeutic agents Docetaxel and Sunitinib. In summary, this study identified and constructed an immune-related prognostic signature that can predict overall survival, besides suggests that S100P was a novel immune-related biomarker. We hope that this signature will aid the identification of new biomarkers for the individualized immunotherapy of pancreatic cancer.
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- Wenbo Zou
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China.,Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China.,Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China
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Ryoo DY, Eskander MF, Hamad A, Li Y, Cloyd J, Manilchuk A, Tsung A, Pawlik TM, Dillhoff M, Schmidt C, Ejaz A. Mitigation of the Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy Learning Curve through comprehensive training. HPB (Oxford) 2021; 23:1550-1556. [PMID: 33903049 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2021.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is an associated lag in achieving competency for robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), resulting in a learning curve. We hypothesize that the reported learning curve can be mitigated through a comprehensive graduated training protocol. METHODS All patients (n = 237) who underwent an open (n = 197, 83.1%) or robotic (n = 40, 16.9%) PD between 2015-2019 were identified at The Ohio State University. The learning curve for operative time and surgical failure (defined as conversion to open, blood transfusion, or Clavien-Dindo complication grade ≥3) was analyzed using a risk adjusted cumulative summation technique. RESULTS After 10 cases, operative time plateaued to a mean of 468.3 ± 96.3 minutes for robotic PD versus a mean of 332.5 ± 103.9 minutes for open PD (P < 0.001). There was no further apparent learning curve over time relative to rates of operative time or surgical failure. After propensity score-matching, patients undergoing robotic PD had a similar incidence of major complications, grade B/C postoperative pancreatic fistula, and delayed gastric emptying versus patients undergoing open PD (all P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Completion of a comprehensive procedure-specific robotic training protocol for PD mitigated the learning curve for this operative approach by shifting the curve into the training/simulation phase rather than the live operating phase. These data hold important implications for the future training and accreditation of surgeons embarking on robotic PD.
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- Da Y Ryoo
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Wang W, Liu Q, Zhao ZM, Tan XL, Wang ZZ, Zhang KD, Liu R. Comparison of robotic and open pancreaticoduodenectomy for primary nonampullary duodenal adenocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 407:167-173. [PMID: 34471952 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02303-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Robotic surgery has been increasingly applied in pancreatic surgery and showed many advantages over conventional open surgery. The robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) is a surgical option for primary nonampullary duodenal adenocarcinoma (PNDA). However, whether RPD is superior to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) for PNDA has not been reported. The comparative study was designed to analyze the short- and long-term outcomes of RPD versus OPD on patients with PNDA. METHODS Demographics, perioperative, and survival outcomes among patients who underwent RPD (n = 49) versus OPD (n = 43) for PNDAs between January 2013 and March 2018 were collected and analyzed RESULTS: Demographic characteristics were comparable between the RPD group and the OPD group. The RPD group demonstrated a decreased estimated blood loss (100 vs. 200 ml, p < 0.001), time to oral intake (4.0 vs. 4.0 days, p = 0.04), and postoperative hospital stay (12.9 vs. 15.0 days, p = 0.01) compared with the OPD group. However, no differences were observed between the two groups in terms of operative time and the rates of major complications, grade B and C POPF, PPH, grade B and C DGE, biliary fistular, reoperation, and 90-day readmission. No patient died within 90 days. There were no significant differences in tumor size, differentiation, TNM stage, number of harvested lymph nodes, and the rates of nerve invasion, lymph node invasion, R0 resection, and the median overall survival between the two groups (p > 0.05) CONCLUSIONS: RPD is a safe, feasible, and effective treatment for PNDA compared with OPD and can be used as an alternative for surgeons in the treatment of PNDA. Further multicenter randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of RPD in patients with PNDA.
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- Wei Wang
- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China.,Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the First Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China.
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Vascular resections in minimally invasive surgery for pancreatic cancer. LAPAROSCOPIC, ENDOSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC SURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lers.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Richards MK, Clifton MS. Minimally invasive surgery of the pancreas: a narrative review of current practice. Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 6:38. [PMID: 34423159 DOI: 10.21037/tgh-20-220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Minimally invasive surgery has moved from the fringe of pediatric surgery to the mainstream to address a variety of problems. Pancreatic pathology, though uncommon and complex, is frequently amenable to laparoscopic intervention. Indications for pediatric pancreatic operative intervention includes trauma, congenital hyperinsulinemia and neoplasm. Children may require distal pancreatectomy, subtotal pancreatectomy, enucleation, lateral pancreaticojejunostomy and pancreaticoduodenectomy. Of these operations, all but pancreaticoduodenectomy have been successfully described in children using a minimally invasive approach. Traumatic transection of the main pancreatic duct may require operative intervention if endoscopic techniques are unsuccessful. Distal pancreatectomy has been successfully utilized in this circumstance. Additionally, near total pancreatectomy may also be performed laparoscopically although successful reports are limited. Enucleation, especially with the use of intraoperative ultrasound may avoid a large laparotomy for isolated benign masses. Finally, chronic pancreatitis resulting in a dilated main pancreatic duct may benefit from a lateral pancreaticojejunostomy. This operation has also successfully been performed in children. Included is a review of pediatric pancreatic minimally invasive operations paired with corresponding pathology.
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- Morgan K Richards
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Khachfe HH, Habib JR, Harthi SA, Suhool A, Hallal AH, Jamali FR. Robotic pancreas surgery: an overview of history and update on technique, outcomes, and financials. J Robot Surg 2021; 16:483-494. [PMID: 34357526 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-021-01289-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The use robotics in surgery is gaining momentum. This approach holds substantial promise in pancreas surgery. Robotic surgery for pancreatic lesions and malignancies has become well accepted and is expanding to more and more center annually. The number of centers using robotics in pancreatic surgery is rapidly increasing. The most studied robotic pancreas surgeries are pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy. Most studies are in their early phases, but they report that robotic pancreas surgery is safe feasible. Robotic pancreas surgery offers several advantages over open and laparoscopic techniques. Data regarding costs of robotics versus conventional techniques is still lacking. Robotic pancreas surgery is still in its early stages. It holds promise to become the new surgical standard for pancreatic resections in the future, however, more research is still needed to establish its safety, cost effectiveness and efficacy in providing the best outcomes.
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- Hussein H Khachfe
- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. .,Division of GI Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UPMC Pancreatic Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Division of General Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Surgery, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Surgery, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Surgery, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Wang Z, Zou W, Wang F, Zhang G, Chen K, Hu M, Liu R. Identification of the immune cell infiltration landscape in pancreatic cancer to assist immunotherapy. Future Oncol 2021; 17:4131-4143. [PMID: 34346253 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2021-0495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: A malignant tumor's immune environment, including infiltrating immune cell status, can be critical to patient outcomes. Recent studies have shown that immune cell infiltration (ICI) in pancreatic cancer (PC) is highly correlated with the response to immunotherapy and patient prognosis. Therefore, we aimed to create an ICI score that accurately predicts patient outcomes and immunotherapeutic efficacy. Methods: The ICI statuses of patients with PC were estimated from the publicly available The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and GSE57495 gene expression datasets using two computational algorithms (CIBERSORT and ESTIMATE). ICI and transcriptome subsets were defined using a clustering algorithm, and survival analysis was also performed. Principal component analysis was used to calculate the novel ICI score, and gene set enrichment analysis was performed to identify the pathways underlying the defined clusters. The tumor mutational burden (TMB) was further explored in TCGA cohort, and survival analysis was used to assess the capability of the ICI and TMB scores to predict overall survival. Additionally, common driver gene mutations and their differential expression in the different ICI score group were investigated. Results: The ICI landscapes of 240 patients were generated using the devised algorithm, revealing three ICI and three gene clusters whose use improved the prediction of overall survival (p = 0.019 and p < 0.001, respectively). Crucial immune checkpoint genes were differentially expressed among these subtypes; the RIG-I-LIKE and NOD-LIKE receptor signaling pathways were enriched in samples with low ICI scores (p < 0.05). We also found that the TMB scores could predict survival outcomes, whereas the ICI scores also could predict prognoses independent of TMB. Notably, ICI scores could effectively predict responses to immunotherapy. KRAS, TP53, CDKN2A, SMAD4 and TTN remained the most commonly mutated genes in PC; moreover, KRAS and TP53 mutation rates were significantly different between the two ICI score groups. Conclusions: We developed a novel ICI score that could independently predict the response to immunotherapy and survival of patients with PC. Evaluation of the ICI landscape in a larger cohort could clarify the interactions between these infiltrating cells, the tumor microenvironment and response to immunotherapy.
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- Zizheng Wang
- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Chinese PLA, & Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Chinese PLA, & Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China.,Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Chinese PLA, & Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Chinese PLA, & Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China.,Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Chinese PLA, & Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China.,Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Chinese PLA, & Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China.,Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Chinese PLA, & Key Laboratory of Digital Hepetobiliary Surgery, PLA, Beijing, China.,Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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Tschuor C, Lyman WB, Passeri M, Salibi PN, Baimas-George M, Iannitti DA, Baker EH, Vrochides D, Martinie JB. Robotic-assisted completion cholecystectomy: A safe and effective approach to a challenging surgical scenario - A single center retrospective cohort study. Int J Med Robot 2021; 17:e2312. [PMID: 34261193 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reoperation following a previous subtotal or aborted cholecystectomy presents a challenging surgical scenario that has traditionally required an open completion cholecystectomy. The aim of this study was to describe an institutional experience with a robotic-assisted approach to completion cholecystectomy. METHODS A database was retrospectively audited to identify all patients who underwent robotic-assisted cholecystectomy performed by two hepatopancreatobiliary surgeons at a single centre from 2010 to 2019. RESULTS Twenty six patients who underwent a robotic-assisted completion cholecystectomy were identified. Median operative time was 142 min (48-247 min) with a blood loss of 50 cc (0-500 cc). Minor complications (Clavien-Dindo ≤ II 90 days) occurred in three patients (11.5%) with no major complication or mortality reported. Median hospital length of stay was 1 day (0-6 days) with one patient readmitted. CONCLUSION This study represents to our knowledge the largest series of robotic-assisted completion cholecystectomies to date. The robotic approach appears to be a safe and effective procedure associated with a low morbidity and high success rate.
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- Christoph Tschuor
- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.,Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of HPB Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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Kinny-Köster B, Habib JR, Javed AA, Shoucair S, van Oosten AF, Fishman EK, Lafaro KJ, Wolfgang CL, Hackert T, He J. Technical progress in robotic pancreatoduodenectomy: TRIANGLE and periadventitial dissection for retropancreatic nerve plexus resection. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:2527-2534. [PMID: 34240247 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02261-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE The resection of retropancreatic nerve plexuses for pancreatic head cancer became standard of care during open pancreatoduodenectomy to minimize local recurrences. Since more surgical centers are progressing on the learning curve, robotically-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy is now increasingly performed with decreasing anatomic exclusion criteria. To achieve comparable and favorable oncologic outcomes, advanced surgical techniques should be transferred and implemented when performing robotic resections. METHODS The nomenclature and anatomic principles of retropancreatic nerve plexuses and three different levels of dissections are utilized based on established definitions. RESULTS The en bloc dissection in the "TRIANGLE" area (triangular-shaped retropancreatic space enclosed by the common hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, and superior mesenteric vein/portal vein) and the periadventitial dissection of arteries for non-tunica media-invading tumors were executed robotically. Both can be utilized to achieve a radical dorsal and medial margin. Video recordings are provided to illustrate varying TRIANGLE dissections. CONCLUSION To accomplish oncologic non-inferiority, established principles from open pancreatic resections can be incorporated precisely and safely, overcoming the lack of haptic feedback while exploiting the technological advantages of the robotically-assisted platform.
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- Benedict Kinny-Köster
- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Surgery, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, New York University Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA. .,Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N Wolfe Street, Blalock 665, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
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Nakata K, Nakamura M. The current status and future directions of robotic pancreatectomy. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2021; 5:467-476. [PMID: 34337295 PMCID: PMC8316739 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12446] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Robotic surgery has emerged as an alternative to laparoscopic surgery and it has also been applied to pancreatectomy. With the increase in the number of robotic pancreatectomies, several studies comparing robotic pancreatectomy and conventional open or laparoscopic pancreatectomy have been published. However, the use of robotic pancreatectomy remains controversial. In this review, we aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of robotic pancreatectomy. Various aspects of robotic pancreatectomy and conventional open or laparoscopic pancreatectomy are compared, including the benefits, limitations, oncological efficacy, learning curves, and costs. Both robotic pancreatoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy have favorable or comparable outcomes to conventional procedures, and robotic pancreatectomy has the potential to be an alternative to open or laparoscopic procedures. However, there are still several disadvantages to robotic platforms, such as prolonged operative duration and the high cost of the procedure. These disadvantages will be improved by developing instruments, overcoming the learning curve, and increasing the number of robotic pancreatectomies. In addition, robotic pancreatectomy is still in the introductory period in most centers and should only be used in accordance with strict indications.
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- Kohei Nakata
- Department of Surgery and OncologyGraduate School of Medical SciencesKyushu UniversityFukuokaJapan
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- Department of Surgery and OncologyGraduate School of Medical SciencesKyushu UniversityFukuokaJapan
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Park SE, Choi HJ, You YK, Hong TH. Effectiveness and stability of robot-assisted anastomosis in minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy. Ann Surg Treat Res 2021; 100:329-337. [PMID: 34136429 PMCID: PMC8176201 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2021.100.6.329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose Reconstruction using robotic assistance in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) was expected to be an effective means to overcome the limitations of laparoscopic surgery. To our knowledge, few comparative reports exist on the outcomes of totally laparoscopic PD (TLPD) and robot-assisted laparoscopic PD (RLPD). This retrospective study aimed to analyze the surgical results of TLPD and RLPD in a high-volume pancreatic center. Methods We analyzed the surgical results of consecutive patients who underwent a minimally invasive PD for malignant or benign periampullary lesions between January 2016 and May 2020. Forty-three TLPD patients and 49 RLPD patients were enrolled. Results There were no significant differences in the demographic characteristics between the 2 groups except for tumor size, which was significantly larger in the RLPD group than in the TLPD group (mean, 3.1 cm vs. 2.5 cm; P = 0.035). The RLPD group had shorter whole operative times (mean, 400.4 minutes vs. 352.2 minutes; P = 0.003) and shorter anastomosis times than the TLPD group (mean, 94.5 minutes vs. 54.9 minutes; P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the rate of pancreatic fistulas, morbidity, and mortality. However, a significantly lower wound infection rate was found in the RLPD group relative to the TLPD group (0% vs. 9.3%, P = 0.038). Conclusion RLPD showed the advantage of reducing the operation time compared to TLPD as well as technical feasibility and safety.
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- Sung Eun Park
- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreas Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreas Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreas Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Hepato-biliary and Pancreas Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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