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O'Neill AF, Ribeiro RC, Pinto EM, Clay MR, Zambetti GP, Orr BA, Weldon CB, Rodriguez-Galindo C. Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma: The Nuts and Bolts of Diagnosis and Treatment and Avenues for Future Discovery. Cancer Manag Res 2024; 16:1141-1153. [PMID: 39263332 PMCID: PMC11389717 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s348725] [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: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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Adrenocortical tumors (ACTs) are infrequent neoplasms in children and adolescents and are typically associated with clinical symptoms reflective of androgen overproduction. Pediatric ACTs typically occur in the context of a germline TP53 mutation, can be cured when diagnosed at an early stage, but are difficult to treat when advanced or associated with concurrent TP53 and ATRX alterations. Recent work has demonstrated DNA methylation patterns suggestive of prognostic significance. While current treatment standards rely heavily upon surgical resection, chemotherapy, and hormonal modulation, small cohort studies suggest promise for multi-tyrosine kinases targeting anti-angiogenic pathways or immunomodulatory therapies. Future work will focus on novel risk stratification algorithms and combination therapies intended to mitigate toxicity for patients with perceived low-risk disease while intensifying therapy or accelerating discoveries aimed at improving survival for patients with difficult-to-treat disease.
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- Allison F O'Neill
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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Riehle KJ, Vasudevan SA, Bondoc A, Cuenca AG, Garnier H, Kastenberg Z, Roach J, Weldon CB, Karpelowsky J, Hishiki T, Tiao G. Surgical management of liver tumors. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2024:e31155. [PMID: 38953150 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.31155] [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: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Two percent of pediatric malignancies arise primarily in the liver; roughly 60% of these cancers are hepatoblastoma (HB). Despite the rarity of these cases, international collaborative efforts have led to the consistent histological classification and staging systems, which facilitate ongoing clinical trials. Other primary liver malignancies seen in children include hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with or without underlying liver disease, fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver (UESL), and hepatocellular neoplasm not otherwise specified (HCN-NOS). This review describes principles of surgical management of malignant pediatric primary liver tumors, within the context of comprehensive multidisciplinary care.
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- Kimberly J Riehle
- Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Primary Children's Hospital, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Rich BS, McCracken K, Nagel C, Allen L, Aldrink JH. The Shared Ovary: A Multidisciplinary Discussion With Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. J Pediatr Surg 2024; 59:1349-1354. [PMID: 38614951 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.03.028] [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: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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Pediatric and adolescent ovarian lesions are common and are frequently managed by both pediatric surgeons and pediatric and adolescent gynecologists. During the 2023 American Academy of Pediatric Section on Surgery meeting, an educational symposium was delivered focusing on various aspects of management of pediatric and adolescent benign and malignant masses, borderline lesions, and fertility options for children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapies. This article highlights the discussion during this symposium.
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- Barrie S Rich
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Northwell Health, Cohen Children's Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
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- Section of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sick Kids Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Campwala I, Vignali PDA, Seynnaeve BK, Davit AJ, Weiss K, Malek MM. Utility of Indocyanine Green for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Pediatric Sarcoma and Melanoma. J Pediatr Surg 2024; 59:1326-1333. [PMID: 38575445 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.03.013] [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: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Indocyanine green (ICG) is a fluorescent dye with increasing use for adult sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). The utility of ICG in pediatric oncology remains understudied. We aim to describe our experience using ICG for SLNB in pediatrics versus standard blue dye. METHODS A retrospective review of pediatric patients with melanoma or sarcoma who underwent SLNB with technetium plus ICG or blue dye from 2014 to 2023 at a large academic children's hospital was conducted. RESULTS Twenty-four patients were included; 58.3% were male with median age 13 years (range 4-21 years). The majority had a melanocytic tumor (91.7%) and 8.3% had sarcoma. All patients received technetium with concomitant blue dye (62.5%) or ICG (37.5%). ICG more reliably identified radioactive SLNs, compared to blue dye (mean 100% vs 78.3 ± 8.3%, p = 0.03). There was no significant difference in median operative time (ICG 82 min [68-203] vs blue dye 93 min [78-105], p = 0.84). Seven patients had positive SLNs (29.2%), with recurrence in 2 patients (8.3%) and 1 death (4.2%). There were no adverse events. CONCLUSION ICG-directed SLNB in children is a safe and effective alternative to blue dye. Use of ICG did not add to operative time, and more often identified sentinel nodes versus blue dye. TYPE OF STUDY Original Research Article, Retrospective Comparative Study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Insiyah Campwala
- Department of General Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Departments of Pediatrics, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, USA.
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Sicard R, Oleru O, Doan J, Seyidova N, Taub PJ. Efficacy and dosing of indocyanine green in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery. Microsurgery 2024; 44:e31188. [PMID: 38798124 DOI: 10.1002/micr.31188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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- Ryan Sicard
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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Lopez P, Belgacem A, Sarnacki S, Arnaud A, Houari J, Piguet C, Baudouin M, Fourcade L, Lauvray T, Ballouhey Q. Enhancing surgical planning for abdominal tumors in children through advanced 3D visualization techniques: a systematic review of future prospects. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1386280. [PMID: 38863523 PMCID: PMC11166126 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1386280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Introduction Preoperative three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction using sectional imaging is increasingly used in challenging pediatric cases to aid in surgical planning. Many case series have described various teams' experiences, discussing feasibility and realism, while emphasizing the technological potential for children. Nonetheless, general knowledge on this topic remains limited compared to the broader research landscape. The aim of this review was to explore the current devices and new opportunities provided by preoperative Computed Tomography (CT) scans or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Methods A systematic review was conducted to screen pediatric cases of abdominal and pelvic tumors with preoperative 3D reconstruction published between 2000 and 2023. Discussion Surgical planning was facilitated through virtual reconstruction or 3D printing. Virtual reconstruction of complex tumors enables precise delineation of solid masses, formulation of dissection plans, and suggests dedicated vessel ligation, optimizing tissue preservation. Vascular mapping is particularly relevant for liver surgery, large neuroblastoma with imaging-defined risk factors (IDRFs), and tumors encasing major vessels, such as complex median retroperitoneal malignant masses. 3D printing can facilitate specific tissue preservation, now accessible with minimally invasive procedures like partial nephrectomy. The latest advancements enable neural plexus reconstruction to guide surgical nerve sparing, for example, hypogastric nerve modelling, typically adjacent to large pelvic tumors. New insights will soon incorporate nerve plexus images into anatomical segmentation reconstructions, facilitated by non-irradiating imaging modalities like MRI. Conclusion Although not yet published in pediatric surgical procedures, the next anticipated advancement is augmented reality, enhancing real-time intraoperative guidance: the surgeon will use a robotic console overlaying functional and anatomical data onto a magnified surgical field, enhancing robotic precision in confined spaces.
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- Pauline Lopez
- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Limoges Cedex, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Limoges Cedex, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique Viscérale, Urologique et Transplantation, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, CHU Rennes, Institut NuMeCan, INRAe, INSERM, Univ Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Limoges Cedex, France
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- Service d’Oncologie Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Limoges Cedex, France
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- Service de Radiologie Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Limoges Cedex, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Limoges Cedex, France
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- Service d’Oncologie Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Limoges Cedex, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Limoges Cedex, France
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Okay E, Gonzalez MR, Werenski JO, Sodhi A, Ozkan K, Brookes M, Ragbir M, Rankin K, Kumar AT, Lozano-Calderon SA. What is the diagnostic accuracy of fluorescence-guided surgery for margin assessment in appendicular bone and soft tissue tumors? - A systematic review of clinical studies. Surg Oncol 2024; 52:102030. [PMID: 38183855 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2023.102030] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) is a novel technique to successfully assess surgical margins intraoperatively. Investigation and adoption of this technique in orthopaedic oncology remains limited. METHODS The PRISMA guidelines were followed for this manuscript. Our study was registered on PROSPERO (380520). Studies describing the use of FGS for resection of bone and soft tissue sarcomas (STS) on humans were included. Diagnostic performance metrics (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value [PPV], negative predictive value [NPV] and accuracy) and margin positivity rate were the outcomes assessed. RESULTS Critical appraisal using the Joanna Brigs Institute checklists showed significant concerns for study quality. Sensitivity of FGS ranged from 22.2 % to 100 % in three of the four studies assessing his metrics; one study in appendicular tumors in the pediatric population reported 0 % sensitivity in the three cases included. Specificity ranged from 9.38 % to 100 %. PPV ranged from 14.6 % to 70 % while NPV was between 53.3 % and 100 %. The diagnostic accuracy ranged from 21.62 % to 92.31 %. Margin positivity rate ranged from 2 % to 50 %, with six of the seven studies reporting values between 20 % and 50 %. CONCLUSIONS FSG is a feasible technique to assess tumor margins in bone and STS. Reported performance metrics and margin positivity rates vary widely between studies due to low study quality and high heterogeneity in dying protocols. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, diagnostic study.
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- Erhan Okay
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Istanbul Goztepe Prof. Dr.Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Orthopaedic Oncology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedic Oncology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedic Oncology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Istanbul Goztepe Prof. Dr.Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- North of England Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, UK
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- North of England Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, UK
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- North of England Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, UK
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- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedic Oncology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Delgado-Miguel C, Camps J, Hernandez Oliveros F. The Role of Indocyanine Green in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Surgery: Systematic Review. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2024; 34:2-8. [PMID: 37406677 DOI: 10.1055/a-2123-5433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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The use of near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) is actually considered as a very useful tool in decision-making strategy during challenging surgical procedures with a growing evidence in the literature. Our aim is to perform a systematic review focusing on ICG applications in gastrointestinal surgery. We conducted a systematic review with narrative synthesis in conformity with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines using PubMed, Medline, and EMBASE databases to identify articles describing the gastrointestinal perioperative use of ICG in children. We extracted data on study design, demographics, surgical indications, ICG dose, and perioperative outcomes. Eleven articles, including 94 pediatric patients, from 2013 to 2022 met the inclusion criteria for narrative synthesis in our systematic review, of which 6/11 (54.5%) were case reports, 4/11 (36.4%) were retrospective studies, and 1/11 (0.1%) were case series. Current clinical applications of ICG in gastrointestinal pediatric surgery included: esophagogastric surgery in 4/11 articles (36.4%), intestinal and pancreatic surgery in 3/11 articles (27.2%), and colorectal surgery in 4/11 articles (36.4%). ICG fluorescence in gastrointestinal pediatric surgery is a promising and safe technology that facilitates intraoperative localization of anatomical structures to achieve a more precise dissection and avoid injury to other adjacent tissues. It can be considered as a meaningful tool for assessing intestinal viability, as it provides objective data on tissue perfusion, and can impact the intraoperative decision in reconstructive surgeries requiring anastomosis. Future studies are needed to confirm these initial promising results. The lack of comparative and prospective studies is still the main limitation.
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- Carlos Delgado-Miguel
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Prisma Health Children's Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Prisma Health Children's Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Esposito C, Blanc T, Di Mento C, Ballouhey Q, Fourcade L, Mendoza-Sagaon M, Chiodi A, Cardone R, Escolino M. Robotic-assisted surgery for gynecological indications in children and adolescents: European multicenter report. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:20. [PMID: 38217834 PMCID: PMC10787885 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01767-9] [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: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly adopted in the pediatric population. This retrospective multicenter study aimed to report application of RAS for gynecological indications in pediatric patients. The medical records of all girls with gynecological pathology, operated in 4 different institutions over a 3-year period, were retrospectively collected. Robot docking time, total operative time, length of stay (LOS), requirement time of pain medication, complication rate, conversion rate, and pathology were analyzed. Twenty-three girls, with median age of 12.3 years (range 0.6-17.8) and median weight of 47.2 kg (range 9-73), received the following RAS procedures: ovarian cystectomy for ovarian cyst/mass (n = 10), salpingo-oophorectomy for ovarian complex mass (n = 6), bilateral gonadectomy for Turner syndrome SRY + (n = 1), salpingectomy for fallopian tube lesion (n = 1), paratubal cyst excision (n = 1), Gartner cyst excision (n = 1), paravaginal ganglioneuroma resection (n = 1), fistula closure in urogenital sinus (n = 1), and vaginoplasty using ileal flap in cloaca malformation (n = 1). Median operative time was 144.9 min (range 64-360), and median docking time was 17.3 min (range 7-50). Conversion to open or laparoscopy was not necessary in any case. Median LOS was 2.1 days (range 1-7), and median analgesic requirement was 2.2 days (range 1-6). One patient (4.3%) needed redo-surgery for recurrent Gartner cyst (Clavien 3b). This preliminary experience showed that RAS is safe and feasible for surgical treatment of gynecological pathology in pediatric patients, although no conclusive data are available to confirm its superiority over traditional laparoscopy. Randomized, prospective, comparative studies are needed to identify the gold standard approach for such indication.
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- Ciro Esposito
- Pediatric Surgery Division, Federico II University Hospital, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Division, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Surgery Division, Federico II University Hospital, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Division, University Hospital, CHU de Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Pediatric Surgery Division, University Hospital, CHU de Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Pediatric Surgery Division, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Surgery Division, Federico II University Hospital, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Division, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Surgery Division, Federico II University Hospital, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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Pu J, Li H, Li S, Wang Y, Li S, Tang S. Current trends and prospects of surgical techniques for hepatoblastoma. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e6795. [PMID: 38180290 PMCID: PMC10807562 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6795] [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: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Hepatoblastoma, a common extracranial malignant solid tumor in childhood, is often detected at an advanced stage and is difficult to treat surgically. Despite the availability of multiple comprehensive treatments that can be combined with surgery, hepatoblastoma treatment outcomes remain poor. Surgery is the main treatment strategy for hepatoblastoma, but it faces many challenges, including tumor attachment to surrounding tissues, tumor wrapping or invading of vital organs and tissues, the presence of giant or multiple tumors, distant metastasis, the formation of a tumor thrombus, and significant surgical trauma. In this review, we discuss recent research advances and propose potential strategies for overcoming these challenges. Such strategies may improve the rate of hepatoblastoma resection and local control in children, as well as reduce complications and trauma.
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- Jia‐rui Pu
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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Esposito C, Di Mento C, Chiodi A, Cerulo M, Coppola V, Del Conte F, Carraturo F, Esposito G, Escolino M. Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence-Assisted Open Surgery Using the Rubina ® Lens System in the Pediatric Population: A Single-Center Prospective Case Series. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 11:54. [PMID: 38255367 PMCID: PMC10814889 DOI: 10.3390/children11010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION There are scarce papers about the use of fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) in the open surgical field. This study aimed to assess the usefulness of FGS in an open setting in the pediatric population and to report our preliminary experience using the Rubina® Lens system. METHODS All patients undergoing ICG fluorescence-assisted open surgery over the period September 2022-September 2023 were enrolled. Each surgical procedure was performed using the Rubina® Lens for ICG fluorescence visualization. RESULTS A total of 25 patients, 14 boys and 11 girls with a median age at surgery of 5.8 years-old (range 0-15), were enrolled. Surgical indications were dermoid/epidermoid cysts of the head (n = 7), lymphangiomas of the head/neck (n = 2), thyroglossal duct cysts (n = 7), gynecomastia (n = 3), preauricular fistula (n = 2), second branchial cleft fistula (n = 1), fibrolipoma of the shoulder (n = 1) and myofibroma of the gluteal/perineal region (n = 2). In all procedures, an intralesional injection of 2.5 mg/mL ICG solution using a 30-gauge needle was administered. No adverse reactions to ICG occurred. Median operative time was 68.6 min (range 35-189). The visualization of ICG-NIRF with the Rubina® Lens was achieved in all cases. No intraoperative complications were reported. Postoperative complications occurred in 3/25 patients (12%), with gynecomastia (n = 1), thyroglossal duct cyst (n = 1) and neck lymphangioma (n = 1), who developed a fluid collection in the surgical site, requiring needle aspiration in outpatient care (Clavien-Dindo 2). Complete mass excision was confirmed with pathology reports. CONCLUSIONS Based on this initial experience, FGS using the Rubina® Lens was very helpful in open surgery, providing enhanced visualization of anatomy and identification of margins, real-time reliability and low complication rate. It was easy to use, time saving, feasible and clinically safe. Previous experience in MIS is necessary to adopt this technology. The accuracy of the injection phase is important to avoid diffusion of the ICG into the perilesional tissue.
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- Ciro Esposito
- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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Pio L, Wijnen MHWA, Giuliani S, Sarnacki S, Davidoff AM, Abdelhafeez AH. Identification of Pediatric Tumors Intraoperatively Using Indocyanine Green (ICG). Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:7789-7798. [PMID: 37543553 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13953-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) with indocyanine green (ICG) is increasingly applied in pediatric surgical oncology. However, FGS has been mostly reported in case studies of liver or renal tumors. Applying novel technologies in pediatric surgical oncology is more challenging than in adult surgical oncology due to differences in tumor histology, biology, and fewer cases. No consensus exists on ICG-guided FGS for surgically managing pediatric solid tumors. Therefore, we reviewed the literature and discuss the limitations and prospects of FGS. METHODS Using PRISMA guidelines, we analyzed articles on ICG-guided FGS for childhood solid tumors. Case reports, opinion articles, and narrative reviews were excluded. RESULTS Of the 108 articles analyzed, 17 (14 retrospective and 3 prospective) met the inclusion criteria. Most (70.6%) studies used ICG to identify liver tumors, but the timing and dose of ICG administered varied. Intraoperative outcomes, sensitivity and specificity, were reported in 23.5% of studies. Fluorescence-guided liver resections resulted in negative margins in 90-100% of cases; lung metastasis was detected in 33% of the studies. In otolaryngologic malignancies, positive margins without fluorescence signal were reported in 25% of cases. Overall, ICG appeared effective and safe for lymph node sampling and nephron-sparing procedures. CONCLUSIONS Despite promising results from FGS, ICG use varies across the international pediatric surgical oncology community. Underreported intraoperative imaging outcomes and the diversity and rarity of childhood solid tumors hinder conclusive scientific evidence supporting adoption of ICG in pediatric surgical oncology. Further international collaborations are needed to study the applications and limitations of ICG in pediatric surgical oncology.
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- Luca Pio
- Department of Surgery, MS133, St. Jude Children's Researsch Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- Learning Planet Institute, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
- Cancer Section, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
- Department of Specialist Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Urology and Transplantation, Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital, GH Centre, APHP, Paris, France
- Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, MS133, St. Jude Children's Researsch Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, MS133, St. Jude Children's Researsch Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
- Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA.
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Abdelhafeez AH, Mothi SS, Pio L, Mori M, Santiago TC, McCarville MB, Kaste SC, Pappo AS, Talbot LJ, Murphy AJ, Davidoff AM. Feasibility of indocyanine green-guided localization of pulmonary nodules in children with solid tumors. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2023; 70:e30437. [PMID: 37194488 PMCID: PMC10685698 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Clearing all pulmonary metastases is essential for curing pediatric solid tumors. However, intraoperative localization of such pulmonary nodules can be challenging. Therefore, an intraoperative tool that localizes pulmonary metastases is needed to improve diagnostic and therapeutic resections. Indocyanine green (ICG) real-time fluorescence imaging is used for this purpose in adult solid tumors, but its utility in pediatric solid tumors has not been determined. METHODS A single-center, open-label, nonrandomized, prospective clinical trial (NCT04084067) was conducted to assess the ability of ICG to localize pulmonary metastases of pediatric solid tumors. Patients with pulmonary lesions who required resection, either for therapeutic or diagnostic intent, were included. Patients received a 15-minute intravenous infusion of ICG (1.5 mg/kg), and pulmonary metastasectomy was performed the following day. A near-infrared spectroscopy iridium system was optimized to detect ICG, and all procedures were photo-documented and recorded. RESULTS ICG-guided pulmonary metastasectomies were performed in 12 patients (median age: 10.5 years). A total of 79 nodules were visualized, 13 of which were not detected by preoperative imaging. Histologic examination confirmed the following histologies: hepatoblastoma (n = 3), osteosarcoma (n = 2), and one each of rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, atypical cartilaginous tumor, neuroblastoma, adrenocortical carcinoma, and papillary thyroid carcinoma. ICG guidance failed to localize pulmonary metastases in five (42%) patients who had inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, atypical cartilaginous tumor, neuroblastoma, adrenocortical carcinoma, or papillary thyroid carcinoma. CONCLUSIONS ICG-guided identification of pulmonary nodules is not feasible for all pediatric solid tumors. However, it may localize most metastatic hepatic tumors and high-grade sarcomas in children.
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- Abdelhafeez H. Abdelhafeez
- Departments of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Departments of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Departments of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Departments of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Departments of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Esposito C, Lepore B, Cerulo M, Del Conte F, Coppola V, Esposito G, Carulli R, Carraturo F, Escolino M. Applications of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence technology in open surgery: preliminary experience in pediatric surgery. Front Surg 2023; 10:1238487. [PMID: 37655191 PMCID: PMC10467265 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1238487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Background Indocyanine green fluorescence technology (ICG) in pediatric minimally invasive surgery has undergone an important improvement in the last 5 years. However, its use in open surgery is still limited. In this paper, we aim to report our preliminary experience with Rubina® lens ICG fluorescence technology in combination with the IMAGE1 S™ system from KARL STORZ in open excision of masses in children. Methods The records of 18 patients undergoing open surgery for head, neck and thorax masses between September and November 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Rubina® lens ICG fluorescence technology system was used in all the cases. In 10 cases we adopted the holding arm system and in 8 cases the hand-held technique. Data about patients' demographics, surgery and outcomes were collected and analyzed through the following criteria: mass localization, intraoperative time (min), ICG administration (ml), intraoperative complications, postoperative complications. Results A total of 18 patients were operated: 4 thyroglossal duct cysts, 3 supraorbital cysts, 2 neck masses, 2 pre-auricular and 2 scalp cysts, 2 gynecomastias, 2 lymphangiomas, 1 nose mass. In all the cases, intralesional injection of 0.5-1 ml of ICG solution was performed peri-operatively. Mean operative time was 58.4 min (35-134 min). Postoperative complications included seroma formation in 2 cases. Surgical pathology reports confirmed complete mass excision in all the cases. Conclusion Based on our preliminary experience, ICG fluorescence guided surgery using Rubina® lens system was very helpful also in open surgery procedures. Rubina® lens system permits to have a very low complication rate, a time-saving surgery, a real time reliability of anatomic structures and an excellent clinical safety. In our experience, holding arm system seems more comfortable than hand-held system. However, further cases need to be performed to evaluate the exact role and to identify new indications of this technique in open pediatric surgical procedures.
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- Ciro Esposito
- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- CEINGE Advanced Biotechnologies Center Franco Salvatore scarl, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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Noël J, Mascarenhas A, Nwaiwu CA, Liu Y, Moschovas M, Buharin VE, Oberlin J, Mehrotra S, Dechert AF, Kim PCW, Patel V. Laser speckle contrast imaging compared with indocyanine green in renal perfusion of a porcine model. Curr Urol 2023; 17:141-145. [PMID: 37691993 PMCID: PMC10489255 DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000155] [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: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background When viewed under near-infrared light, indocyanine green (ICG) signal for kidney perfusion can be utilized in partial nephrectomy. Laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) uses coherent light to detect perfusion during real-time laparoscopic surgery. Materials and methods Laser speckle contrast imaging or ActivSight, an imaging sensor adapter, was used during laparoscopy of an anesthetized porcine kidney model. ActivSight's "perfusion mode" and "quantification mode" displayed the blood flow as a heatmap and numerical signal intensity, respectively. Results After the upper segmental renal artery was clamped, ICG was seen in the lower pole, and LSCI showed low unit (dark color) quantification and perfusion in the upper pole. Indocyanine green was retained in the lower pole after the upper segmental artery was unclamped, and LSCI perfusion was demonstrated in the entire kidney. Conclusions Laser speckle contrast imaging is a dye-free, repeatable, real-time adjunct for renal parenchymal perfusion assessment applicable to minimally invasive renal surgery to complement the technology of ICG near-infrared fluorescence and advance digital surgery.
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- Jonathan Noël
- Department of Urology, AdventHealth Global Robotics Institute, Celebration, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Research, Activ Surgical Inc., Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Research, Activ Surgical Inc., Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Urology, AdventHealth Global Robotics Institute, Celebration, FL, USA
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- Department of Research, Activ Surgical Inc., Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Research, Activ Surgical Inc., Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Research, Activ Surgical Inc., Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Urology, AdventHealth Global Robotics Institute, Celebration, FL, USA
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Feng J, Yang W, Qin H, Xu J, Liu S, Han J, Li N, He L, Wang H. Clinical application of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging navigation for pediatric renal cancer. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1108997. [PMID: 37215593 PMCID: PMC10196123 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1108997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Background Indocyanine Green (ICG) fluorescence imaging has been widely used in the surgical treatment of adult renal cancers, but its application in pediatric renal cancers has rarely been reported. This study aims to summarize the experience of ICG fluorescence imaging in pediatric renal cancers and explores its safety and feasibility. Methods The clinical features, surgical information, ICG administration regimen, near infrared radiography data in vivo and ex vivo and pathological results of children with renal cancers using ICG navigation were analyzed and summarized. Results There were 7 cases of renal cancer, including 4 cases of Wilms tumor (WT), 1 case of malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney (MRTK) and 2 cases of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). By intraoperative intravenous injection of ICG from 2.5 to 5 mg (0.05-0.67 mg/kg), the tumors were visualized in 6 cases in vivo or ex vivo, and the tumor visualization failed in 1 case due to renal artery embolization before operation. By injecting 5 mg ICG into the normal renal tissue during the operation, 3 patients achieved fluorescent localization of sentinel lymph nodes. No ICG-related adverse reactions were found in any of the patients during or after operation. Conclusions ICG fluorescence imaging is safe and feasible for renal cancers in children. Intraoperative administration can achieve tumor and sentinel lymph node visualization which will facilitate the development of nephron sparing surgery (NSS). However, the technique is affected by ICG dose, anatomical conditions around the tumor, and renal blood flow. A proper dose of ICG and the complete removal of perirenal fat are helpful for the fluorescence imaging of the tumor. It has potential in the operation of renal cancer in children.
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- Jun Feng
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Urology, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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Preziosi A, Paraboschi I, Giuliani S. Evaluating the Development Status of Fluorescence-Guided Surgery (FGS) in Pediatric Surgery Using the Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment, and Long-Term Study (IDEAL) Framework. CHILDREN 2023; 10:children10040689. [PMID: 37189938 DOI: 10.3390/children10040689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) is used in many pediatric subspecialties but there are currently no standard guidelines or outcome data. We aimed to assess the current status of FGS in pediatrics using the Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment, and Long-term study (IDEAL) framework. Clinical papers on FGS in children published from January 2000 to December 2022 were systematically reviewed. The stage of research development was measured considering seven fields of application: biliary tree imaging, vascular perfusion for gastrointestinal procedures, lymphatic flow imaging, tumor resection, urogenital surgery, plastic surgery, and miscellaneous procedures. Fifty-nine articles were selected. For each field of application, the overall IDEAL stage was determined to be 2a for biliary tree imaging (10 publications, 102 cases), 1 for vascular perfusion for gastrointestinal procedures (8 publications, 28 cases), 1 for lymphatic flow imaging (12 publications, 33 cases), 2a for tumor resection (20 publications, 238 cases), 2a for urogenital surgery (9 publications, 197 cases), and 1-2a for plastic surgery (4 publications, 26 cases). One report did not belong to any categories. FGS in children is still in an early phase of adoption and development. We recommend using the IDEAL framework as a guide and suggest developing multicenter studies to define the standard guidelines, effectiveness, and outcomes.
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- Alessandra Preziosi
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, 20122 Milano, Italy
- Cancer Section, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, UCL, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, 20122 Milano, Italy
- Cancer Section, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, UCL, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Cancer Section, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, UCL, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London WC1N 1EH, UK
- Department of Specialist Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London WC1N 3JH, UK
- Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS), University College London, London W1W 7TY, UK
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Fluorescence-guided surgery: National trends in adoption and application in pediatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:689-694. [PMID: 36670001 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.12.016] [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: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) with indocyanine green (ICG) is a rapidly diffusing surgical innovation, but its utilization in pediatrics remains unknown. We present a cross-sectional descriptive analysis of trends from a national database. METHODS The Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS) database was queried for patient encounters between January 2016 and July 2021 with an associated ICG administration within 3 days prior to surgery. All procedure codes from each encounter were reviewed by two surgeons to determine the most likely associated FGS procedure and assign an operative category. RESULTS 1270 encounters were identified from 38 participating hospitals. The mean patient age (SD) was 8.3 (6.4) years, 54.5% were male, 63.8% were white, and 30.1% were Hispanic. The most common categories for ICG use were neurosurgery (21.3%), biliary (18.3%), perfusion (14.8%), urology (12.5%), gastrointestinal (10.8%), ophthalmology (8.8%), and thoracic (5.6%). Utilization over time increased for some categories (thoracic, visceral perfusion, and neurological procedures) or remained stable for other categories. Overall ICG utilization has increased in 2020 (n = 314) compared to 2016 (N = 83). The number of centers utilizing ICG has also increased from 14 hospitals in 2016 to 29 hospitals in 2020 though adoption remains unevenly distributed, with 5 high-utilization hospitals accounting for 56.8% of all ICG FGS cases. CONCLUSION ICG is being used across a wide variety of pediatric surgical disciplines. Trends over time show increasingly frequent adoption across the country, with a few high-volume centers driving the innovation. Fluorescence-guided surgery is commercially available and is becoming more commonplace for pediatric surgeons. Dedicated efforts will now be needed to assess outcomes using this promising technology. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV. STUDY TYPE Retrospective study.
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Romao RLP, van der Steeg AFW, Malek M, Irtan S, Gow K, Ghandour K, Biasoni D, Davidoff A, Pachl M. Technical advances in the surgical management of Wilms tumors in children. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2023; 70 Suppl 2:e30267. [PMID: 36815577 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30267] [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: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Surgery is one of the cornerstones of Wilms tumor treatment. In this article, we present technical advancements that are finding their way into the armamentarium of pediatric cancer surgeons. We discuss the current approaches, challenges, opportunities, and future directions of minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotics), image-guided surgery, and fluorescence-guided surgery. Furthermore, we discuss the use of intraoperative ultrasonography, as well as the use of new techniques to improve the quality of lymph node sampling.
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- Rodrigo L P Romao
- Departments of Surgery and Urology, IWK Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Visceral and Neonatal Pediatric Surgery, Sorbonne Université, Armand-Trousseau Hospital - APHP, Paris, France
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Surgery, King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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Intraoperative Fluorescein Sodium in Pediatric Neurosurgery: A Preliminary Case Series from a Singapore Children’s Hospital. NEUROSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/neurosci4010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Fluorescein sodium (Na-Fl) has been described as a safe and useful neurosurgical adjunct in adult neurooncology. However, its use has yet to be fully established in children. We designed a study to investigate the use of intraoperative Na-Fl in pediatric brain tumor surgery. (2) Methods: This is a single-institution study for pediatric brain tumor patients managed by the Neurosurgical Service, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Inclusion criteria consists of patients undergoing surgery for suspected brain tumors from 3 to 19 years old. A predefined intravenous dose of 2 mg/kg of 10% Na-Fl is administered per patient. Following craniotomy, surgery is performed under alternating white light and YELLOW-560 nm filter illumination. (3) Results: A total of 21 patients with suspected brain tumours were included. Median age was 12.1 years old. For three patients (14.3%), there was no significant Na-Fl fluorescence detected and their final histologies reported a cavernoma and two radiation-induced high grade gliomas. The remaining patients (85.7%) had adequate intraoperative fluorescence for their lesions. No adverse side effects were encountered with the use of Na-Fl. (4) Conclusions: Preliminary findings demonstrate the safe and efficacious use of intraoperative Na-Fl for brain tumors as a neurosurgical adjunct in our pediatric patients.
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Jacobson JC, Scrushy MG, Gillory LA, Pandya SR. Utilization of robotics in pediatric surgical oncology. Semin Pediatr Surg 2023; 32:151263. [PMID: 36753917 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2023.151263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Despite increasing implementation of robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques within adult surgical oncology and pediatric general surgery, the utilization of robotic-assisted resections for pediatric tumors has been met with controversy. The robotic platform affords numerous advantages over conventional surgical techniques. However, limited data and guidelines regarding patient selection, indications for the robotic approach, and long-term oncologic outcomes have delayed the widespread adoption of robotic-assisted resection of pediatric tumors. This paper reviews the benefits, limitations, and existing guidelines and data regarding the utilization of robotics in pediatric surgical oncology.
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- Jillian C Jacobson
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Medical Center & Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Suite D2000, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Medical Center & Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Suite D2000, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Medical Center & Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Suite D2000, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Medical Center & Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Suite D2000, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA.
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Gong MF, Li WT, Bhogal S, Royes B, Heim T, Silvaggio M, Malek M, Dhupar R, Lee SJ, McGough RL, Weiss KR. Intraoperative Evaluation of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgical Margins with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030582. [PMID: 36765538 PMCID: PMC9913765 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare malignant tumors often associated with poor outcomes and high local recurrence rates. Current tools for intraoperative and definitive margin assessment include intraoperative frozen section and permanent pathology, respectively. Indocyanine green dye (ICG) is a historically safe fluorophore dye that has demonstrated efficacy for intraoperative margin assessment in the surgical management of both breast and gastrointestinal cancers. The utility of ICG in the surgical management of sarcoma surgery has primarily been studied in pre-clinical mouse models and warrants further investigation as a potential adjunct to achieving negative margins. This study is a prospective, non-randomized clinical study conducted on patients with confirmed or suspected STS. Patients younger than 18 years, with a prior adverse reaction to iodine or fluorescein, or with renal disease were excluded from the study. Intravenous ICG was infused approximately three hours prior to surgery at a dosage of 2.0-2.5 mg/kg, and following tumor resection, the excised tumor and tumor bed were imaged for fluorescence intensity. When scanning the tumor bed, a threshold of 77% calibrated to the region of maximum intensity in the resected tumor was defined as a positive ICG margin, according to published protocols from the breast cancer literature. ICG results were then compared with the surgeon's clinical impression of margin status and permanent pathology results. Out of 26 subjects recruited for the original study, 18 soft tissue sarcomas (STS) were included for analysis. Three subjects were excluded for having bone sarcomas, and five subjects were excluded due to final pathology, which was ultimately inconsistent with sarcoma. The average age of patients was 64.1 years old (range: 28-83), with an average ICG dose of 201.8 mg. In 56% (10/18) of patients, ICG margins were consistent with the permanent pathology margins, with 89% specificity. The use of ICG as an intraoperative adjunct to obtaining negative margins in soft tissue sarcoma surgery is promising. However, studies with larger sample sizes are warranted to further delineate the accuracy, optimal dosage, timing, and types of sarcoma in which this diagnostic tool may be most useful.
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- Matthew F. Gong
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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Richard C, White S, Williams R, Zaghloul T, Helmig S, Sheyn A, Abramson Z, Abdelhafeez H. Indocyanine green near infrared-guided surgery in children, adolescents, and young adults with otolaryngologic malignancies. Auris Nasus Larynx 2022:S0385-8146(22)00226-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2022.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Shen Y, Zheng M, Li J, Tan T, Yang J, Pan J, Hu C, Zou Y, Yang T. Clinical Application of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging in the Resection of Hepatoblastoma: A Single Institution's Experiences. Front Surg 2022; 9:932721. [PMID: 35846968 PMCID: PMC9280053 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.932721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Purpose Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging is becoming increasingly popular in adult oncologic surgery, but remains relatively uncommon in pediatric oncologic surgery. Herein, we report our experience with the use of ICG fluorescence imaging in the resection of hepatoblastoma (HB). Patients and Methods Hepatoblastoma patients who underwent liver resection with ICG fluorescence imaging between January 2020 and March 2021 were included in this study. Patients’ demographic data, clinical information, and detailed information of the use of ICG fluorescence imaging were retrospectively reviewed. Results Sixteen HB patients underwent ICG fluorescence imaging-guided liver resection. There were 11 males and 5 females, age ranged from 8 to 134 months. The initial alpha-fetoprotein ranged from 436 to 528,390 ng/ml. There were one pre-treatment extent of tumor stage I, nine stage II, four stage III, and two stage IV. Three patients underwent up-front hepatectomy, 13 patients received 2–8 cycles of platinum-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy and underwent delayed hepatectomy. ICG (0.5 mg/kg) was given intravenously 48–72 h prior to surgery. The operative time ranged from 180 to 400 min. All patients achieved negative surgical margins. In two patients, ICG identify additional lesions which were not detected in preoperative imaging. Conclusion ICG fluorescence imaging is useful in the resection of HB and may detect small lesions not shown in preoperative imaging.
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- Correspondence: Yan Zou Tianyou Yang
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Feng J, Qin H, Yang W, Cheng H, Xu J, Han J, Mou J, Wang H, Ni X. Tumor-Background Ratio is an effective method to identify tumors and false-positive nodules in indocyanine-green navigation surgery for pediatric liver cancer. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:875688. [PMID: 35967548 PMCID: PMC9363659 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.875688] [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: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Indocyanine green (ICG) navigation surgery has been used for hepatoblastoma (HB) in children but the technique has been reported for using in other childhood liver cancers were rare. This article summarizes the application experience of ICG in HB and other childhood liver cancers in children and explores the role of fluorescence intensity measurement in identifying tumors. METHODS To summarize the clinical experience of children with liver cancer treated by ICG navigation surgery. The tumor and its surrounding tissue were photographed by near infrared during the operation. The fluorescence intensity of tumors, ICG (+) lesions and the normal liver was measured, and the Tumor-Background Ratio (TBR) was calculated. RESULTS A total of 11 children with liver cancer were injected intravenously with ICG 1 day before operation. With the help of ICG fluorescence navigation, there was no residual tumor at the surgical margin for all the children. Total fluorescence was seen in 2 cases, rim fluorescence in 2 cases, and partial fluorescence in 7 cases. 19 ICG false-positive nodules were found on the resection stump or residual liver tissue in 5 cases, and the TBR value of tumors was higher than that of false- positive nodules. 10 children have survived without disease. CONCLUSION ICG navigation surgery is safe and feasible for liver cancer in children, which can enhance the visualization of the tumor during operation and provide more information about the location and boundaries of the tumor. This technique also has limitations, which can be affected by chemotherapy, tumor location, ICG administration regimen, and equipment. TBR is an effective method to identify tumor and non-cancerous lesions.
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- Jun Feng
- Department of Surgical Oncology, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- National Center for Pediatric Cancer Surveillance, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Blei F. Update December 2021. Lymphat Res Biol 2021; 19:585-624. [PMID: 34958250 DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2021.29113.fb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Privitera L, Paraboschi I, Cross K, Giuliani S. Above and Beyond Robotic Surgery and 3D Modelling in Paediatric Cancer Surgery. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:777840. [PMID: 34988038 PMCID: PMC8721224 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.777840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Although the survival rates for children's cancers have more than doubled in the last few decades, the surgical practise has not significantly changed. Among the most recent innovations introduced in the clinic, robotic surgery and augmented reality are two of the most promising, even if they are not widespread. The increased flexibility of the motion, the magnification of the surgical field and the tremor reduction provided by robotic surgery have been beneficial to perform complex oncological procedures in children. Besides, augmented reality has been proven helpful in planning for tumour removal, facilitating early discrimination between cancer and healthy organs. Nowadays, research in the field of surgical oncology is moving fast, and new technologies and innovations wich will help to shape a new way to perform cancer surgery. Paediatric surgeons need to be ready to adopt these novel devices and intraoperative techniques to allow more radical tumour resections with fewer complications. This review aims to present the mechanism of action and indications of several novel technologies such as optical imaging surgery, high definition cameras, and intraoperative loco-regional treatments. We hope this will enhance early adoption and more research on how to employ technology for the benefit of children.
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- Laura Privitera
- Wellcome/Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Centre for Interventional & Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom
- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome/Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Centre for Interventional & Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom
- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Specialist Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome/Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Centre for Interventional & Surgical Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom
- Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Specialist Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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