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Yu HH, Wang SE, Shyr BS, Chen SC, Shyr YM, Shyr BU. Impact of hepatic artery variation on surgical and oncological outcomes in robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:3728-3737. [PMID: 38780631 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10887-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND In patients with hepatic artery variation (HAV), feasibility and justification of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) for periampullary lesions have been not been well established. METHODS A total of 600 patients with periampullary lesions receiving RPD or open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) were identified from our prospectively collected computer database. Surgical outcomes, oncological radicality, and survival outcomes after RPD in HAV ( +) and (-) patients were compared. RESULTS The incidence of HAV was 16%, including 12.7% in patients with RPD and 23.0% in those with OPD. In the HAV ( +) group, vascular injury rate had no statistical difference between the RPD (3.7%) and OPD (9.1%) patients, P = 0.404. Among the RPD patients, those with HAV ( +) had longer operation time (8.5 ± 2.5 vs. 7.7 ± 2.0 h, P = 0.013) and higher vascular injury (3.8% vs. 0.6%, P = 0.024) when compared with the HAV (-) patients. There was no significant difference between the HAV ( +) and (-) patients with RPD regarding blood loss, open conversion, vascular resection, and surgical mortality and morbidity. There was no survival difference between the HAV ( +) and (-) patients with pancreatic head adenocarcinoma after RPD. There was no survival difference between RPD and OPD in the HAV ( +) group. CONCLUSIONS When compared with OPD, RPD is feasible and justifiable without increasing vascular injury rate for patients with HAV ( +). Hepatic artery variation has no negative impact on surgical, oncological, and survival outcomes following an RPD, if it is accurately identified pre-operatively and appropriately managed intraoperatively.
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- Hsuan-Hsuan Yu
- Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutic and Research Center of Pancreatic Cancer, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutic and Research Center of Pancreatic Cancer, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutic and Research Center of Pancreatic Cancer, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutic and Research Center of Pancreatic Cancer, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutic and Research Center of Pancreatic Cancer, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
- Therapeutic and Research Center of Pancreatic Cancer, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 10 Floor 201 Section 2 Shipai Road, Taipei, 112, Taiwan, ROC.
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Petrova E, Mazzella E, Eichler K, Gruber-Rouh T, Schulze F, Bechstein WO, Schnitzbauer AA. Influence of aberrant right hepatic artery on survival after pancreatic resection for ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2024; 409:111. [PMID: 38587539 PMCID: PMC11001665 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03296-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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PURPOSE The presence of an aberrant right hepatic artery (aRHA), arising from the superior mesenteric artery, is a common variant of the liver vascular anatomy. Considering that tumor spread occurs along vessels, the question arises, whether the presence of an aRHA influences the oncologic outcome after resection for cancer of the pancreatic head. METHODS Patients with ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head, who underwent resection from 2011 to 2020 at the Frankfurt University Hospital, Germany, were analyzed retrospectively. Surgical records and computed tomography imaging were reviewed for the presence of aRHA. Overall and disease-free survival as well as hepatic recurrence were analyzed according to the presence of aRHA. RESULTS aRHA was detected in 21 out of 145 patients (14.5%). The median overall survival was 26 months (95%CI 20.8-34.4), median disease-free survival was 12.1 months (95%CI 8.1-17.3). There was no significant difference in overall survival (26.1 versus 21.4 months, adjusted hazard ratio 1.31, 95%CI 0.7-2.46, p = 0.401) or disease-free survival (14.5 months versus 12 months, adjusted hazard ratio 0.98, 95%CI 0.57-1.71, p = 0.957) without and with aRHA. The hepatic recurrence rate was 24.4.% with conventional anatomy versus 30.8% with aRHA (adjusted odds ratio 1.36, 95%CI 0.3-5.38, p = 0.669). In the multivariable analysis, only lymphatic vessel invasion was an independent prognostic factor for hepatic recurrence. CONCLUSIONS The presence of an aRHA does not seem to influence the long-term survival and hepatic recurrence after resection for ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head.
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- Ekaterina Petrova
- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, 60596, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, 60596, Germany
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Dr. Senckenberg Institute of Pathology, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, 60596, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, 60596, Germany
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Chorti A, Bontinis V, Bontinis A, Alifieris CE, Chatziantoniou G, Karlafti E, Michalopoulos A, Paramythiotis D. A systematic review meta-analysis and meta-regression on the implications of an aberrant right hepatic artery in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for the treatment of malignant disease. Minerva Surg 2024; 79:82-91. [PMID: 37955856 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5691.23.10024-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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We investigated the outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy in the presence of an aberrant right hepatic artery (aRHA). We systematically reviewed Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science until April 2023 for studies comparing pancreaticoduodenectomy outcomes with and without aRHA. Endpoints included postoperative mortality, R0 resection margins, pancreatic fistulae, hemorrhage, biliary leak/fistulae, delayed gastric emptying, operative duration, and blood loss. Eight retrospective studies involving 1514 patients were included. The risk ratio (RR) for postoperative mortality and odds ratio (OR) for R0 resection between the aRHA and normal anatomy groups were 1.37 (95%CI:0.74-256) (I2=0%, P=0.99) and 1.03 (95%CI:0.67-1.59) (I2=10%, P=0.35). Besides a longer operative duration in the aRHA group, mean difference (MD) 54.64 (95% CI: 8.51-100.77) (I2=94%, P<0.01), there were no significant differences in secondary endpoints. Meta-regression revealed a significant association between aRHA reconstruction and postoperative mortality (β=0.0179, P<0.01). This review displayed non-statistically significant differences in terms of surgical and oncological outcomes between patients with aRHA and patients with normal hepatic artery anatomy undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. However, the observed trend of increased postoperative mortality in patients with aRHA, combined with extended surgical duration and the link between aRHA reconstruction and postoperative mortality, prevents drawing definitive conclusions. Further research through high-quality studies is warranted.
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- Angeliki Chorti
- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece -
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Emergency, AHEPA University General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
- First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, AHEPA University General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Onishi S, Yamada K, Murakami M, Harumatsu T, Kawano T, Ieiri S. Successful Laparoscopic Hepaticojejunostomy for Infant Congenital Biliary Dilatation with both Aberrant Right Hepatic Artery and Bile Duct from the Caudate Region. European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2024; 12:e38-e40. [PMID: 38351951 PMCID: PMC10864104 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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A boy with congenital hydronephrosis underwent ultrasonography every month for follow-up. At 4 months of age, ultrasonography incidentally revealed congenital biliary dilatation (5-cm type Ia). We performed laparoscopic extrahepatic bile duct resection and hepaticojejunostomy. After dissecting the dilated common bile duct (CBD), we found that the arcading-like shaped right hepatic artery (RHA) coursed in front of the CBD. Additionally, a tiny duct was identified below the main hepatic duct. At first, we thought it was a lymphatic vessel and dissected it from the main hepatic duct. However, bile flow out was recognized after dissecting the tiny duct. Finally, we confirmed it as an aberrant bile duct from the caudate region. We anastomosed the bile duct from the caudate region and main hepatic duct in a double-barrel fashion and performed hepaticojejunostomy below the RHA. The postoperative course was uneventful. Ultrasonography showed no intrahepatic ductal dilatation including the caudate lobe.
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- Shun Onishi
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City, Japan
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Ricci C, Alberici L, Minghetti M, Ingaldi C, Grego DG, D'Ambra V, De Dona E, Casadei R. The Presence of an Aberrant Right Hepatic Artery Did Not Influence Surgical and Oncological Outcomes After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. World J Surg 2023; 47:3308-3318. [PMID: 37816977 PMCID: PMC10694111 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07191-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The presence of an aberrant right hepatic artery (a-RHA) could influence the oncological and postoperative results after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). METHODS A systematic review and metanalysis were conducted, including all comparative studies having patients who underwent PD without (na-RHA) or with a-RHA. The results were reported as risk ratios (RRs), mean differences (MDs), or hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (95 CI). The random effects model was used to calculate the effect sizes. The endpoints were distinguished as critical and important. Critical endpoints were: R1 resection, overall survival (OS), morbidity, mortality, and biliary fistula (BL). Important endpoints were: postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), delayed gastric emptying (DGE), post pancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH), length of stay (LOS), and operative time (OT). RESULTS Considering the R1 rate no significant differences were observed between the two groups (RR 1.06; 0.89 to 1.27). The two groups have a similar OS (HR 0.95; 0.85 to 1.06). Postoperative morbidity and mortality were similar between the two groups, with a RR of 0.97 (0.88 to 1.06) and 0.81 (0.54 to 1.20), respectively. The biliary fistula rate was similar between the two groups (RR of 1.09; 0.72 to 1.66). No differences were observed for non-critical endpoints. CONCLUSION The presence of a-RHA does not affect negatively the short-term and long-term clinical outcomes of PD.
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- Claudio Ricci
- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
- Department of Internal Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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La Vaccara V, Coppola A, Cammarata R, Olivieri L, Farolfi T, Coppola R, Caputo D. Right hepatic artery anomalies in pancreatoduodenectomy-a risk for arterial resection but not for postoperative outcomes. J Gastrointest Oncol 2023; 14:2158-2166. [PMID: 37969843 PMCID: PMC10643589 DOI: 10.21037/jgo-23-191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Background Pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex surgical procedure known for its significant morbidity rates, and the presence of an aberrant hepatic artery (AHA) introduces additional challenges. The impact of AHA on post-PD outcomes has been a subject of conflicting findings in the medical literature. This study aimed to investigate how variations in hepatic arterial anatomy influence intra-operative variables and postoperative morbidity. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 113 PD cases. Patients with variant hepatic arterial anatomy (n=38) were categorized as Group 1, while those without vascular abnormalities comprised Group 2. Perioperative and postoperative outcomes were examined. Results Patients in Groups 1 and 2 exhibited similar characteristics, and no notable differences in surgical complications were observed. There was, however, a noticeable trend towards a higher incidence of postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH) in Group 1 (31.6% vs. 20.0%; P=0.17). Furthermore, a statistically significant increase in the rate of arterial resections was noted in patients with vascular anomalies (10.5% vs. 1.33%; P=0.02). Conclusions The prevalence of vascular abnormalities in the hepatic arterial circulation is more frequent than initially anticipated. These anomalies present additional complexities to the already intricate PD procedure, leading to a heightened necessity for arterial resection, albeit without any discernible impact on postoperative complications.
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- Vincenzo La Vaccara
- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
- Department of General Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
- Department of General Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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Frigerio I, Capelli G, Chiminazzo V, Spolverato G, Lorenzoni G, Mancini S, Giardino A, Regi P, Girelli R, Butturini G. Hepatic Artery Anomalies in Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Outcomes from a High-Volume Center. Dig Surg 2023; 40:196-204. [PMID: 37699375 DOI: 10.1159/000533619] [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: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Hepatic artery anomalies (HAA) may have an impact on surgical and oncological outcomes of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). METHODS Patients who underwent PD at our institution between July 2015 and January 2020 were retrospectively reviewed and classified into two groups: group 1, with presence of HAA, and group 2, with no HAA. A weighted logistic regression model was employed to assess the association between HAA and postoperative complications, and to assess the association between HAA and R status in patients with pancreatic cancer. RESULTS 502 patients were considered for analysis, with 75 (15%) of them in group 1. They had either an accessory (n = 28, 40.8%) or replaced (n = 26, 36.6%) right hepatic artery. Most patients underwent surgery for a malignancy (n = 451; 90%); among them, vascular resection was performed in 69 cases (15%). The presence of a HAA was reported at preoperative imaging only in 4 cases (5%) and the aberrant vessel was preserved in 72% of patients. At weighted multivariable logistic regression analysis, HAA were not associated to higher odds of morbidity (odds ratio [OR]: 0.753, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.543-1.043) nor to R1 status in case of pancreatic cancer (OR: 1.583, 95% CI: 0.979-2.561). CONCLUSION At our institution, the presence of HAA does not have an impact on postoperative outcomes or affects oncological clearance after PD. Hospitals', surgeons', volume and systematic review of preoperative imaging are all factors that help reduce possible adverse events.
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- Isabella Frigerio
- Pancreatic Surgical Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Italy,
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- First Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
- Department of Surgery, ASST Bergamo Est, Seriate, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- First Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Madonna della Navicella Hospital, Venice, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgical Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgical Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgical Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Italy
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Chierici A, Castaldi A, El Zibawi M, Rosso E, Iannelli A. How to deal with right hepatic artery coming from the superior mesenteric artery during minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2023; 22:121-127. [PMID: 36604294 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2022.12.005] [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: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anatomical variations in the liver arterial supply are quite common and can affect the surgical strategy when performing a minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD). Their presence must be preemptively detected to avoid postoperative liver and biliary complications. DATA SOURCES Following the PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane protocol we conducted a systematic review on the management of an accessory or replaced right hepatic artery (RHA) arising from the superior mesenteric artery when performing an MIPD. RESULTS Five studies involving 118 patients were included. The most common reported management of the aberrant RHA was conservative (97.0%); however, patients undergoing aberrant RHA division without reconstruction did not develop liver or biliary complications. No differences in postoperative morbidity or long-term oncological related overall survival were reported in all the included studies when comparing MIPD in patients with standard anatomy to those with aberrant RHA. CONCLUSIONS MIPD in patients with aberrant RHA is feasible without increase in morbidity and mortality. As preoperative strategy is crucial, we suggested planning an MIPD with an anomalous RHA focusing on preoperative vascular aberrancy assessment and different strategies to reduce the risk of liver ischemia.
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- Andrea Chierici
- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Centre Hospitalier d'Antibes Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, France.
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- Department of Digestive Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University Hospital Center of Nice, Nice, France
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Center of Nice, Nice, France
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- Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- Department of Digestive Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University Hospital Center of Nice, Nice, France; Faculty of Medicine, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France; Inserm, U1065, Team 8 'Hepatic Complications of Obesity and Alcohol', Nice, France
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Malviya KK, Verma A. Importance of Anatomical Variation of the Hepatic Artery for Complicated Liver and Pancreatic Surgeries: A Review Emphasizing Origin and Branching. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13071233. [PMID: 37046451 PMCID: PMC10093498 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13071233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Knowledge of anatomical variations of the hepatic artery from its origin to intrahepatic segmentation is of utmost importance for planning upper abdominal surgeries including liver transplantation, pancreatoduodenectomy, and biliary reconstruction. The origin and branching pattern of the hepatic artery was thoroughly described by the classification of Michels and Hiatt. Some rare variations of the hepatic artery were classified by Kobayashi and Koops. By the use of the multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) technique, the branching pattern of the hepatic artery can be visualized quite accurately. Unawareness of these arterial variations may lead to intraoperative injuries such as necrosis, abscess, and failure of the liver and pancreas. The origin and course of the aberrant hepatic arteries are crucial in the surgical planning of carcinoma of the head of the pancreas and hepatobiliary surgeries. In liver transplant surgeries, to minimize intraoperative bleeding complications and postoperative thrombosis, exact anatomy of the branching of the hepatic artery, its variations and intrahepatic course is of utmost importance. This review discusses variations in the anatomy of the hepatic artery from its origin to branching by the use of advanced imaging techniques and its effect on the liver, pancreatic, biliary and gastric surgeries.
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- Kapil Kumar Malviya
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Muacevic A, Adler JR. Strategies in the Management of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Involving Aberrant Right Hepatic Artery Arising From the Superior Mesenteric Artery. Cureus 2022; 14:e30781. [PMID: 36320800 PMCID: PMC9614057 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Introduction The prevailing guidelines do not include the involvement of an aberrant right hepatic artery (aRHA) arising from the superior mesenteric artery in classifying borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (BR PDAC). Our novel classification aims to distinguish different entities depending on the location and degree of tumor involvement of aRHA and propose a strategy to manage tumor involvement of aRHA in PDAC. Material and methods The patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) from September 1, 2018, to August 31, 2022 were analyzed retrospectively, and patients with aRHA were included in the study. Depending on the radiological data, arterial involvement of the aRHA was classified into group I with proximal involvement of the aRHA up to 2 cm from its origin in the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and group II with distal involvement of aRHA beyond 2 cm from its origin in SMA. In addition, the resection margin status was correlated with the technique employed for managing the tumor-involved artery. Results A total of 122 patients underwent PD during the study period. Eight patients were identified to have tumor involvement of the aRHA arising from the SMA. Among the five patients in group I, three patients who had upfront surgery showed R1 resection regardless of periarterial divestment or resection/reconstruction of the involved artery, whereas R0 resection was achieved in the two patients who had neoadjuvant therapy. All patients in group II had R0 resection regardless of receiving neoadjuvant therapy. There were no significant morbidity and mortality in our series. Conclusion The aRHA should be considered in the classification of BR PDAC. Management strategies should be tailored based on the location and the degree of tumor involvement in the aRHA. We advocate neoadjuvant therapy for proximal involvement and upfront surgery for distal involvement of aRHA to achieve good oncological clearance.
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Miura Y, Ohgi K, Sugiura T, Okamura Y, Ashida R, Yamada M, Otsuka S, Yasunaga Y, Nakagawa M, Uesaka K. Resectability Status of Pancreatic Cancer Having Tumor Contact with an Aberrant Right Hepatic Artery: Is Upfront Surgery Justified? Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:4979-4988. [PMID: 35362841 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-11624-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The NCCN guidelines define pancreatic cancer that has contact with an aberrant right hepatic artery (A-RHA) as a borderline-resectable tumor. However, the impact of tumor contact with an A-RHA on surgical and survival outcomes has not been well discussed. METHODS A total of 541 patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy for resectable and borderline-resectable pancreatic cancer between 2002 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The presence of an A-RHA and tumor contact with an A-RHA were evaluated based on the preoperative computed tomography findings. Patients with resectable tumors and tumors with A-RHA-contact (having contact with an A-RHA without involvement of the major arteries) were generally treated by upfront surgery, whereas those with borderline-resectable tumors generally underwent neoadjuvant therapy and subsequent resection. RESULTS Among the 541 patients, 116 (21.4%) had an A-RHA and 15 (2.8%) had tumor with A-RHA-contact. The A-RHA was resected in 12, and arterial reconstruction was performed in 8. The rates of morbidity and R1 resection in patients with an A-RHA (32.8 and 10.3%, respectively) were comparable to those without an A-RHA (27.3 and 11.3%, respectively). The overall survival in patients with A-RHA-contact was significantly worse than that in patients with borderline-resectable tumors (median survival time, 14.6 vs. 35.3 months, p = 0.048). CONCLUSIONS Although upfront resection was safely performed and led to a high R0 resection rate in patients with A-RHA-contact, the survival outcome was dismal. A tumor with A-RHA-contact should be regarded as technically resectable but oncologically borderline-resectable. Upfront surgery may not be appropriate for patients with A-RHA-contact.
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- Yuya Miura
- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan.
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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Xu YC, Yang F, Fu DL. Clinical significance of variant hepatic artery in pancreatic resection: A comprehensive review. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:2057-2075. [PMID: 35664036 PMCID: PMC9134138 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i19.2057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The anatomical structure of the pancreaticoduodenal region is complex and closely related to the surrounding vessels. A variant of the hepatic artery, which is not a rare finding during pancreatic surgery, is prone to intraoperative injury. Inadvertent injury to the hepatic artery may affect liver perfusion, resulting in necrosis, liver abscess, and even liver failure. The preoperative identification of hepatic artery variations, detailed planning of the surgical approach, careful intraoperative dissection, and proper management of the damaged artery are important for preventing hepatic hypoperfusion. Nevertheless, despite the potential risks, planned artery resection has become acceptable in carefully selected patients. Arterial reconstruction is sometimes essential to prevent postoperative ischemic complications and can be performed using various methods. The complexity of procedures such as pancreatectomy with en bloc celiac axis resection may be mitigated by the presence of an aberrant right hepatic artery or a common hepatic artery originating from the superior mesenteric artery. Here, we comprehensively reviewed the anatomical basis of hepatic artery variation, its incidence, and its effect on the surgical and oncological outcomes after pancreatic resection. In addition, we provide recommendations for the prevention and management of hepatic artery injury and liver hypoperfusion. Overall, the hepatic artery variant may not worsen surgical and oncological outcomes if it is accurately identified pre-operatively and appropriately managed intraoperatively.
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- Ye-Cheng Xu
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Institute, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
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Velilla Vico D, Rubio García JJ, Alcázar López C, Ramia Ángel JM. Hepatomesenteric trunk: a rare anatomical variation. ANZ J Surg 2021; 92:1556-1557. [PMID: 34719850 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- David Velilla Vico
- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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Giani A, Mazzola M, Morini L, Zironda A, Bertoglio CL, De Martini P, Magistro C, Ferrari G. Hepatic vascular anomalies during totally laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: challenging the challenge. Updates Surg 2021; 74:583-590. [PMID: 34406616 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01152-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The presence of hepatic vascular anomalies may add challenges to an already difficult surgery such as pancreatoduodenectomy, particularly when performed laparoscopically. Thus, our aim was to assess the impact of an aberrant right hepatic artery (aRHA) on postoperative outcomes during laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy (LPD) . Data of patients who underwent LPD were prospectively gathered and retrospectively analyzed. Patients with types III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, and IX anomalies according to Michels' classification were included in the aRHA group and were compared with the remaining patients (nRHA group). 72 patients underwent LPD; 14 of these had an aRHA (19.4%). Except for BMI (p = 0.021), the two groups did not differ in terms of clinico-pathological characteristics. The two groups had similar postoperative complications (p = 0.123), pancreatic fistula (p = 0.790), biliary leakage (p = 0.209), postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (p = 0.790), reoperations (p = 0.416), and mortality (p = 0.312). The median number of lymph nodes harvested was higher in aRHA group (p = 0.032), while R0 resection rate was similar between groups (p = 0.635). At the multivariate analysis, only moderate/high FRS (OR 3.95, p = 0.039) was an independent predictor of postoperative complications. This study suggests that aRHA has no negative impact on surgical and oncological outcomes in patients undergoing LPD.
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- Alessandro Giani
- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy.
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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Swami A, Yadav T, Varshney VK, Sreesanth KS, Dixit SG. Hepatic Arterial Variations and Its Implication During Pancreatic Cancer Surgeries. J Gastrointest Cancer 2021; 52:462-470. [PMID: 33616844 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-021-00598-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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PURPOSE Aberrant hepatic artery anatomy is a considerable challenge during pancreatic surgery as it warrants extreme caution for the preservation of vascular supply as well as achievement of R0 resection margin. METHOD We reviewed the literature about the aberrant anatomical variations of the hepatic artery and its relevance during pancreatoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy. RESULT Preoperative deliberation of peri-pancreatic vascular anatomy using advanced imaging methods is crucial for surgeons. At the same time, intra-operative suspicion and early identification of aberrant anatomy may help to prevent vascular injury and related complications. Yet, vascular reconstruction may be needed in many situations; several techniques like pre-operative embolization provide new options for management in specific situations. CONCLUSION We have provided here an overview of the anatomical variants of the hepatic artery and their implication during pancreatoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy.
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- Ashish Swami
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Nakata K, Higuchi R, Ikenaga N, Sakuma L, Ban D, Nagakawa Y, Ohtsuka T, Asbun HJ, Boggi U, Tang CN, Wolfgang CL, Nishino H, Endo I, Tsuchida A, Nakamura M. Precision anatomy for safe approach to pancreatoduodenectomy for both open and minimally invasive procedure: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2021; 29:99-113. [PMID: 33533158 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD) has recently gained popularity. Several international meetings focusing on the existing literature on MIPD were held; however, the precise surgical anatomy of the pancreas for the safe use of MIPD has not yet been fully discussed. The aim of this study was to carry out a systematic review of available articles and to show the importance of identifying the anatomical variation in pancreatoduodenectomy. METHODS In this review, we described variations in surgical anatomy related to MIPD. A systematic search of PubMed (MEDLINE) was conducted, and the references were identified manually. RESULTS The search strategy yielded 272 articles, with 77 retained for analysis. The important anatomy to be considered during MIPD includes the aberrant right hepatic artery, first jejunal vein, first jejunal artery, and dorsal pancreatic artery. Celiac artery stenosis and a circumportal pancreas are also important to recognize. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that only certain anatomical variations are associated directly with perioperative outcomes and that identification of these particular variations is important for safe performance of MIPD.
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- Kohei Nakata
- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Professor with Special Assistant, Kawasaki Medical School, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- First Department of Surgery, Kagoshima University School of Medicine, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Kikuya K, Einama T, Miyata Y, Iwasaki T, Yamagishi Y, Takihata Y, Morimura F, Edo H, Otsuka Y, Mori S, Tsunenari T, Fujinuma I, Hirose Y, Tsujimoto H, Ueno H, Kishi Y. Destruction of a wandering accessory right hepatic artery in a patient with pancreatic body cancer: a case report. Clin J Gastroenterol 2021; 14:560-565. [PMID: 33394330 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-020-01304-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Aberrant right hepatic arteries are sometimes involved in pancreatic head tumors or accidentally damaged during surgical procedures, which could result in postoperative complications. The risk of such injury has been discussed in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy; however, no reports describe the influence of this anomaly in distal pancreatectomy. We report a patient with pancreatic body cancer with an accessory right hepatic artery following a very unique route. A 77-year-old man was referred to our hospital for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Computed tomography revealed an anomaly in the hepatic artery, with an accessory right hepatic artery encased in the extensive tumor, which also involved the stomach, left gastric artery, and portal vein. Curative resection was achieved by distal pancreatectomy with wedge resection of the stomach and portal vein reconstruction. Both the accessory right hepatic artery and the left gastric artery were sacrificed after confirming intrahepatic arterial flow by intraoperative Doppler ultrasonography. The route of the accessory right hepatic artery in this patient was unique in that it did not run directly into the hepatic hilum but from behind the pancreatic body, where it was incorporated into the tumor. Accurate preoperative assessment and identification of arterial variations is mandatory in any type of pancreatectomy.
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- Kenta Kikuya
- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan.,Department of Basic Pathology, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan.
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An invited commentary on "Surgical planning with patient-specific three-dimensional printed pancreaticobiliary disease models - Cross-sectional study" [Int. J. Surg. (2020); Epub ahead of print]. Int J Surg 2020; 81:102. [PMID: 32745718 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.07.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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