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Zhang ZC, Wang WS, Chen JH, Ma YH, Luo QF, Li YB, Yang Y, Ma D. Perioperative outcomes of transvaginal specimen extraction laparoscopic total gastrectomy and conventional laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:1527-1536. [PMID: 38983348 PMCID: PMC11230027 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i6.1527] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) has emerged as a promising alternative compared to conventional laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) for treating gastric cancer (GC). However, evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of NOSES for GC surgery is limited. This study aimed to compare the safety and feasibility, in addition to postoperative complications of NOSES and LATG. AIM To discuss the postoperative effects of two different surgical methods in patients with GC. METHODS Dual circular staplers were used in Roux-en-Y digestive tract reconstruction for transvaginal specimen extraction LATG, and its outcomes were compared with LATG in a cohort of 51 GC patients with tumor size ≤ 5 cm. The study was conducted from May 2018 to September 2020, and patients were categorized into the NOSES group (n = 22) and LATG group (n = 29). Perioperative parameters were compared and analyzed, including patient and tumor characteristics, postoperative outcomes, and anastomosis-related complications, postoperative hospital stay, the length of abdominal incision, difference in tumor type, postoperative complications, and postoperative survival. RESULTS Postoperative exhaust time, operation duration, mean postoperative hospital stay, length of abdominal incision, number of specific staplers used, and Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire score were significant in both groups (P < 0.01). In the NOSES group, the postoperative time to first flatus, mean postoperative hospital stay, and length of abdominal incision were significantly shorter than those in the LATG group. Patients in the NOSES group had faster postoperative recovery, and achieved abdominal minimally invasive incision that met aesthetic requirements. There were no significant differences in gender, age, tumor type, postoperative complications, and postoperative survival between the two groups. CONCLUSION The application of dual circular staplers in Roux-en-Y digestive tract reconstruction combined with NOSES gastrectomy is safe and convenient. This approach offers better short-term outcomes compared to LATG, while long-term survival rates are comparable to those of conventional laparoscopic surgery.
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- Zhi-Cao Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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Li L, Liu DY, Leng J, Tao XM, Wu HQ, Zhu YP. Comparison efficacy and safety of total laparoscopic gastrectomy and laparoscopically assisted total gastrectomy in treatment of gastric cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:1871-1882. [PMID: 38983345 PMCID: PMC11230034 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i6.1871] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The development of laparoscopic technology has provided a new choice for surgery of gastric cancer (GC), but the advantages and disadvantages of laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) and laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) in treatment effect and safety are still controversial. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of the two methods in the treatment of GC, and to provide a basis for clinical decision-making. AIM To compare the efficacy of totally LTG (TLTG) and LATG in the context of radical gastrectomy for GC. Additionally, we investigated the safety and feasibility of the total laparoscopic esophagojejunostomy technique. METHODS Literature on comparative studies of the above two surgical methods for GC (TLTG group and LATG group) published before September 2022 were searched in the PubMed, Web of Science, Wanfang Database, CNKI, and other Chinese and English databases. In addition, the following search keywords were used: Gastric cancer, total gastrectomy, total laparoscopy, laparoscopy-assisted, esophagojejunal anastomosis, gastric/stomach cancer, total gastrectomy, totally/completely laparoscopic, laparoscopic assisted/laparoscopy assisted/laparoscopically assisted, and esophagojejunostomy/esophagojejunal anastomosis. Review Manager 5.3 software was used for the meta-analysis after two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies. RESULTS After layer-by-layer screening, 258 pieces of literature were recovered, and 11 of those pieces were eventually included. This resulted in a sample size of 2421 instances, with 1115 cases falling into the TLTG group and 1306 cases into the LATG group. Age or sex differences between the two groups were not statistically significant, according to the meta-analysis, however the average body mass index of the TLTG group was considerably higher than that of the LATG group (P = 0.01). Compared with those in the LATG group, the incision length in the TLTG group was significantly shorter (P < 0.001), the amount of intraoperative blood loss was significantly lower (P = 0.003), the number of lymph nodes removed was significantly greater (P = 0.04), and the time of first postoperative feeding and postoperative hospitalization were also significantly shorter (P = 0.03 and 0.02, respectively). There were no significant differences in tumor size, length of proximal incisal margin, total operation time, anastomotic time, postoperative pain score, postoperative anal exhaust time, postoperative anastomosis-related complications (including anastomotic fistula, anastomotic stenosis, and anastomotic hemorrhage), or overall postoperative complication rate (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION TLTG and esophagojejunostomy are safe and feasible. Compared with LATG, TLTG has the advantages of less trauma, less bleeding, easier access to lymph nodes, and faster postoperative recovery, and TLTG is also suitable for obese patients.
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- Long Li
- Department of General Surgery, The 971st Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Qingdao 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The 971st Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Qingdao 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Surgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Hyperbaric Oxygen Department, The Eighth Peoples Hospital of Qingdao, Qingdao 266121, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The 971st Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Qingdao 266071, Shandong Province, China
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Wu Q, Wang Y, Peng Q, Bai M, Shang Z, Li L, Tian F, Jing C. Safety and effectiveness of totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy vs laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy: a meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2024; 110:1245-1265. [PMID: 38016295 PMCID: PMC10871622 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000921] [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: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND For gastric cancer with total gastrectomy, the usual laparoscopic surgical approaches are totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) and laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG). Due to its difficult anastomotic technique, the adoption of TLTG is limited. Therefore, surgeons prefer using LATG, which also led to TLTG being somewhat overlooked, so there is no clear conclusion today as to which surgical procedure is more favorable to the patient's recovery. This article aimed to compare the safety and short-term outcomes of the two surgical approaches. MATERIALS AND METHODS Studies comparing TLTG and LATG, published up to December 2022, were searched in PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases. The study outcomes, including operative time, blood loss, anastomosis time, number of retrieved lymph nodes, proximal and distal resection margins, time to first fluid and soft diet, hospitalization duration, time to first flatus, and postsurgical and anastomotic complications, were compared between these two different surgical procedures. Statistics were analyzed with RevMan 5.4 and Stata 13.1. RESULTS Fifteen publications were included in this study. The total sample included 3023 cases. The meta-analysis revealed no significant difference in overall postoperative complications between the two surgical approaches ( P >0.05). Compared with LATG, TLTG led to reduced intraoperative blood loss ( P <0.0001), an increased number of lymphatic node dissections ( P <0.0001), and decreased hospitalization duration ( P =0.002). However, operative time, anastomosis time, pulmonary infection, resection margins, time to first fluid and soft diet, time to first flatus and anastomosis-related complications were no significant difference between TLTG and LATG groups ( P >0.05). CONCLUSION TLTG did not lead to an increase in overall postoperative complications, which is a reliable surgical approach for treatment of gastric cancer. Moreover, it may reduce harm to patients and enable them to obtain better surgical outcomes.
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- Qishuan Wu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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Calderón-Canseco IJ, Domínguez-Fonseca CB, Cerrillo-Miranda M, Pérez-Turrent MA, Fernández-Ananín S, Targarona Soler EM, Balagué-Ponz MC. Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic Gastrectomy Versus Laparoscopic-Assisted Gastrectomy: Postoperative Complications. Cureus 2023; 15:e51186. [PMID: 38283490 PMCID: PMC10817766 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51186] [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: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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The evolution of laparoscopic surgery in gastric cancer has advanced significantly, with benefits over open surgery initially demonstrated in early gastric cancer and later in advanced stages. This study aims to evaluate postoperative complications, surgical outcomes, and anastomosis safety by comparing laparoscopic gastrectomy and laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy. This retrospective, observational, analytical study included patients diagnosed with gastric cancer who underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy at a university hospital from January 2006 to February 2018. Patients were initially divided into two groups based on the type of anastomosis: laparoscopic gastrectomy (intracorporeal anastomosis) and laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy (extracorporeal anastomosis). Further secondary analysis was done with subgroups based on the type of gastrectomy and anastomosis performed. A total of 139 patients were analyzed, showing significant differences in postoperative complications between the two surgical approaches. The laparoscopic-assisted group exhibited a higher rate of complications. The laparoscopic approach (with intracorporeal anastomosis) was found to have a lower risk of complications and morbidity/mortality compared to the laparoscopic-assisted approach. Laparoscopic gastrectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis resulted in lower morbidity and mortality than laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy. The technique of partial gastrectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis was associated with the lowest rate of postoperative complications.
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- Iván Josué Calderón-Canseco
- General Surgery, Hospital General Regional No. 1 "Dr. Carlos Mac Gregor Sanchez Navarro" Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, MEX
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- General Surgery, Hospital General Regional No. 1 "Dr. Carlos Mac Gregor Sanchez Navarro" Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, MEX
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- General Surgery, Hospital General Regional No. 1 "Dr. Carlos Mac Gregor Sanchez Navarro" Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, MEX
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- General Surgery, Hospital General Regional No. 1 "Dr. Carlos Mac Gregor Sanchez Navarro" Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, MEX
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- Gastrointestinal and Hematological Surgical Unit, Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, ESP
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- Gastrointestinal and Hematological Surgical Unit, Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, ESP
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- Gastrointestinal and Hematological Surgical Unit, Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, ESP
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Yan Y, Wang D, Mahuron K, Wang X, Lu L, Zhao Z, Melstrom L, Li C, Paz IB, Liu J, Fong Y, Li W, Fu W, Woo Y. Different Methods of Minimally Invasive Esophagojejunostomy After Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Outcomes from Two Experienced Centers. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:6718-6727. [PMID: 37442910 PMCID: PMC10506935 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13771-2] [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: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Esophagojejunostomy after minimally invasive total gastrectomy (MITG) for gastric cancer (GC) is technically challenging. Failure of the esophagojejunal anastomosis can lead to significant morbidity, leading to short- and long-term quality of life (QoL) impairment or mortality. The optimal reconstruction method following MITG remains controversial. We evaluated outcomes of minimally invasive esophagojejunostomy after laparoscopic or robotic total gastrectomies. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed MITG patients between 2015 and 2020 at two high-volume centers in China and the United States. Eligible patients were divided into groups by different reconstruction methods. We compared clinicopathologic characteristics, postoperative outcomes, including complication rates, overall survival rate (OS), disease-free survival rate (DFS), and patient-reported QoL. RESULTS GC patients (n = 105) were divided into intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy (IEJ, n = 60) and extracorporeal esophagojejunostomy (EEJ, n = 45) groups. EEJ had higher incidence of wound infection (8.3% vs 13.3%, P = 0.044) and pneumonia (21.7% vs 40.0%, P = 0.042) than IEJ. The linear stapler (LS) group was inferior to the circular stapler (CS) group in reflux [50.0 (11.1-77.8) vs 44.4 (0.0-66.7), P = 0.041] and diarrhea [33.3 (0.0-66.7) vs 0.0 (0.0-66.7), P = 0.045] while LS was better than CS for dysphagia [22.2 (0.0-33.3) vs 11.1 (0.0-33.3), P = 0.049] and eating restrictions [33.3 (16.7-58.3) vs 41.7 (16.7-66.7), P = 0.029] at 1 year. OS and DFS did not differ significantly between LS and CS. CONCLUSIONS IEJ anastomosis generated better results than EEJ. LS was associated with a better patient eating experience, but more diarrhea and reflux compared with CS. Clinical and patient-reported outcomes show the superiority of IEJ with the LS reconstruction method in MITG for GC.
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- Yongjia Yan
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA.
- Cancer Immunotherapeutics Program, Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA.
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Aiolfi A, Sozzi A, Bonitta G, Lombardo F, Cavalli M, Campanelli G, Bonavina L, Bona D. Short-term outcomes of different esophagojejunal anastomotic techniques during laparoscopic total gastrectomy: a network meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-10231-6. [PMID: 37400689 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10231-6] [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: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Different techniques have been described for esophagojejunostomy (EJ) during laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) for gastric cancer. Linear stapled techniques include overlap (OL) and functional end-to-end anastomosis (FEEA) while single staple technique (SST), hemi-double staple technique (HDST), and OrVil® are circular stapled approaches. Nowadays, the choice among techniques for EJ depends on operating surgeon personal preference. PURPOSE To compare short-term outcomes of different EJ techniques during LTG. METHODS Systematic review and network meta-analysis. OL, FEEA, SST, HDST, and OrVil® were compared. Primary outcomes were anastomotic leak (AL) and stenosis (AS). Risk ratio (RR) and weighted mean difference (WMD) were used as pooled effect size measures, whereas 95% credible intervals (CrI) were used to measure relative inference. RESULTS Overall, 3177 patients (20 studies) were included. The technique for EJ was SST (n = 1026; 32.9%), OL (n = 826; 26.5%), FEEA (n = 752; 24.1%), OrVil® (n = 317; 10.1%), and HDST (n = 196; 6.4%). AL was comparable for OL vs. FEEA (RR = 0.82; 95% CrI 0.47-1.49), OL vs. SST (RR = 0.55; 95% CrI 0.27-1.21), OL vs. OrVil® (RR = 0.54; 95% CrI 0.32-1.22), and OL vs. HDST (RR = 0.65; 95% CrI 0.28-1.63). Similarly, AS was similar for OL vs. FEEA (RR = 0.46; 95% CrI 0.18-1.28), OL vs. SST (RR = 0.89; 95% CrI 0.39-2.15), OL vs. OrVil® (RR = 0.36; 95% CrI 0.14-1.02), and OL vs. HDST (RR = 0.61; 95% CrI 0.31-1.21). Anastomotic bleeding, time to soft diet resumption, pulmonary complications, hospital length of stay, and mortality were comparable while operative time was reduced for FEEA. CONCLUSIONS This network meta-analysis shows similar postoperative AL and AS risk when comparing OL, FEEA, SST, HDST, and OrVil® techniques. Similarly, no differences were found for anastomotic bleeding, operative time, soft diet resumption, pulmonary complications, hospital length of stay and 30-day mortality.
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- Alberto Aiolfi
- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Via C. Belgioioso n.173, 20151, Milan, Italy.
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- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Via C. Belgioioso n.173, 20151, Milan, Italy
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- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Via C. Belgioioso n.173, 20151, Milan, Italy
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- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Via C. Belgioioso n.173, 20151, Milan, Italy
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- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Via C. Belgioioso n.173, 20151, Milan, Italy
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- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Via C. Belgioioso n.173, 20151, Milan, Italy
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- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Via C. Belgioioso n.173, 20151, Milan, Italy
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- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Via C. Belgioioso n.173, 20151, Milan, Italy
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Xing J, Xu K, Liu M, Gao P, Tan F, Yao Z, Zhang N, Yang H, Zhang C, Cui M, Su X. Modified π-shaped esophagojejunostomy in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy: a report of 40 consecutive cases from a single center. J Int Med Res 2022; 50:3000605221116328. [PMID: 35983668 PMCID: PMC9393679 DOI: 10.1177/03000605221116328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective Intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy remains a challenging technique in totally
laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) because of the lack of an established
standard anastomosis method. However, π-shaped esophagojejunostomy in TLTG
is reportedly safe and feasible. Therefore, we evaluated the short-term
surgical outcomes of our modified π-shaped esophagojejunostomy in TLTG. Methods This study involved patients without neoadjuvant therapy diagnosed with
gastric cancer who underwent TLTG by the same surgeon with modified π-shaped
esophagojejunostomy from April 2018 to October 2019. Clinicopathologic data
were collected and retrospectively analyzed. Results Forty patients diagnosed with gastric cancer were included. The mean
operative time and estimated blood loss were 264.6 ± 56.9 minutes and
68.5 ± 53.3 mL, respectively. Postoperative flatus occurred at 4.6 ± 1.7
days. The mean time to resumption of diet was 7.4 ± 1.7 days
postoperatively. One patient was diagnosed with anastomotic leakage and
managed with conservative therapy. Pleural effusion was the most common
complication, occurring in four (10%) patients. One patient developed
intra-abdominal bleeding that required reoperation. Other complications were
atrial fibrillation and wound infection. No mortality occurred during the
6-month follow-up. Conclusions Modified π-shaped esophagojejunostomy is safe and feasible for intracorporeal
anastomosis in TLTG and showed favorable surgical outcomes in this
study.
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- Jiadi Xing
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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Ikeda M, Yoshida M, Mitsumori N, Etoh T, Shibata C, Terashima M, Fujita J, Tanabe K, Takiguchi N, Oshio A, Nakada K. Assessing optimal Roux-en-Y reconstruction technique after total gastrectomy using the Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale-45. World J Clin Oncol 2022; 13:376-387. [PMID: 35662987 PMCID: PMC9153078 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v13.i5.376] [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: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Following a total gastrectomy, patients suffer the most severe form of postgastrectomy syndrome. This is a significant clinical problem as it reduces quality of life (QOL). Roux-en-Y reconstruction, which is regarded as the gold standard for post-total gastrectomy reconstruction, can be performed using various techniques. Although the technique used could affect postoperative QOL, there are no previous reports regarding the same.
AIM To investigate the effect of different techniques on postoperative QOL. The data was collected from the registry of the postgastrectomy syndrome assessment study (PGSAS).
METHODS In the present study, we analyzed 393 total gastrectomy patients from those enrolled in PGSAS. Patients were divided into groups depending on whether antecolic or retrocolic jejunal elevation was performed, whether the Roux limb was “40 cm”, “shorter” (≤ 39 cm), or “longer” (≥ 41 cm), and whether the device used for esophageal and jejunal anastomosis was a circular or linear stapler. Subsequently, we comparatively investigated postoperative QOL of the patients.
RESULTS Reconstruction route: Esophageal reflux subscale (SS) occurred significantly less frequently in patients who underwent antecolic reconstruction. Roux limb length: “Shorter” Roux limb did not facilitate esophageal reflux SS and somewhat attenuated indigestion SS and abdominal pain SS. Anastomosis technique: In terms of esophagojejunostomy techniques, no differences were observed.
CONCLUSION The techniques used for total gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction significantly affected postoperative symptoms. Our results suggest that elevating the Roux limb, which is not overly long, through an antecolic route may improve patients’ QOL.
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- Masami Ikeda
- Department of Surgery, Asama General Hospital, Nagano 385-8558, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, Tochigi 329-2763, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo 105-8461, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Oita University, Oita 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Miyagi 983-8512, Japan
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- Division of Gastric Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yao Municipal Hospital, Osaka 581-0069, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Chiba Cancer Center, Chiba 260-8717, Japan
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- Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University, Tokyo 162-8644, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo 105-8461, Japan
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Sun D, Zhang R, Wei M, Liu P, Zhong X, Liang Y, Chen Y, Huang Y, Yu W. Comparison Between Linear Stapler and Circular Stapler After Laparoscopic-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy in Patients With Gastric Cancer. Front Surg 2022; 9:858236. [PMID: 35599787 PMCID: PMC9120601 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.858236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background and AimTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopy distal gastrectomy using a linear stapler compared with a circular stapler in patients with gastric cancer.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 173 patients who underwent laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer at a single center from January 2018 to December 2020. Patients were categorized into the linear stapler group and the circular stapler group. General data, intraoperative and postoperative outcomes, postoperative pathological results, postoperative complications, and postoperative follow-up in the two groups were compared and analyzed.ResultsThe operation time (208.76 ± 32.92 vs. 226.69 ± 26.92 min, p < 0.05), anastomosis time (71.87 ± 9.50 vs. 90.56 ± 3.18 min, p < 0.05), time to first flatus (68.60 ± 25.96 vs. 76.16 ± 21.05 h, p < 0.05), time to the first sip of water (3.66 ± 0.61 vs. 4.07 ± 0.77 days, p < 0.05), and time to the first liquid diet (4.43 ± 1.02 vs. 5.03 ± 1.70 days, p < 0.05) were significantly shorter in the linear stapler group. In addition, the highest postoperative body temperature within 3 days (37.4 ± 0.61 vs. 37.7 ± 0.61, p < 0.05) after the operation, white blood cell count (WBC) on the 3rd day (9.07 ± 2.52 vs. 10.01 ± 2.98 × 10∧9/L, p < 0.05), and average gastric tube drainage within 3 days (36.65 ± 24.57 vs. 52.61 ± 37 ml, p < 0.05) were also significantly lower in the linear stapler group.ConclusionsBoth circular and linear staplers are safe and feasible for gastrointestinal reconstruction in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy. In contrast, a linear stapler has advantages over a circular stapler in shortening operation time and accelerating the postoperative recovery of patients.
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- Danping Sun
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Outpatient Department, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nursing Department, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Wenbin Yu
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Jin T, Liu HD, Chen ZH, Hu JK, Yang K. Linear Stapler versus Circular Stapler for Patients Undergoing Anastomosis for Laparoscopic Gastric Surgery: A Meta-Analysis. J INVEST SURG 2022; 35:1434-1444. [PMID: 35435081 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2022.2058126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Tao Jin
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Jintang Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Jintang Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Anastomotic Complications Can Be Reduced Using a Linear Stapler After Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer. Indian J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-021-02894-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Koterazawa Y, Ohashi M, Hayami S, Kumagai K, Sano T, Nunobe S. Minimum Esophageal Resection Length to Ensure Negative Proximal Margin in Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Retrospective Study. ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN 2022; 3:e127. [PMID: 37600106 PMCID: PMC10431292 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective To identify the minimum length of esophageal resection to ensure a pathologically negative proximal margin (PM) in total gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Background In total gastrectomy, a certain esophageal length is resected to obtain a pathologically negative PM because of the possibility of unexpected pathological esophageal invasion. However, a recommendation regarding the esophageal transection site in total gastrectomy has not been established. Methods The data of patients who underwent total gastrectomy for gastric cancer from 2005 to 2018 were collected. We evaluated the length of unexpected pathological esophageal invasion (esophageal ΔPM) in each type of disease and each location of the gross proximal tumor boundary (PB) using the length between the PB and the esophagogastric junction (PB-EGJ length). Results Of the 1005 patients eligible for this study, 277, 196, and 532 had cT1, cT2-4 expansive (Exp), and cT2-4 infiltrative (Inf) growth patterns, respectively. In cT1 and Exp, no unexpected pathological esophageal invasion occurred when the PB-EGJ length was >1 cm, whereas pathological esophageal invasion occurred in 20.0% of cT1 and 32.7% of Exp when the PB-EGJ length was ≤1 cm. The esophageal ΔPM was <1 cm. In Inf, no unexpected pathological esophageal invasion occurred when the PB-EGJ length was >3 cm, whereas pathological esophageal invasion occurred in 17.4% of patients when the PB-EGJ length was ≤3 cm. The esophageal ΔPM was <2 cm. Conclusions New recommendations regarding the esophageal resection length required to ensure a pathologically negative PM in total gastrectomy are herein proposed.
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- Yasufumi Koterazawa
- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterological Center, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterological Center, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterological Center, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterological Center, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterological Center, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterological Center, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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Milone M, Elmore U, Manigrasso M, Vertaldi S, Aprea G, Servillo G, Parise P, De Palma GD, Rosati R. Circular versus linear stapling oesophagojejunostomy after laparoscopic total gastrectomy. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Surg 2021; 223:884-892. [PMID: 34627600 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND To assess which anastomosis technique is the most appropriate after laparoscopic total gastrectomy, a systematic review with meta-analysis has been performed to evaluate safety and efficacy of the linear versus circular stapler performing the oesophagojejunostomy. METHODS A systematic search was performed using the string: total AND gastrectomy AND (circular OR linear OR stapler). Extracted data were patients' number, gender, age, BMI, ASA Score, tumor stage. Outcomes were leakages, stenoses and bleedings, number of overall anastomotic complications, mortality, operative time, time to first flatus and diet resumption and length of stay of each group. A meta-analysis among the included studies was performed. A subgroup analysis, including the studies in which the Authors considered a single technique to perform each type of anastomosis (LS and CS), was performed. Meta-regression analyses were performed to assess if one or more demographic and clinical variables significantly impacted on the obtained results. RESULTS 12 articles were included in the final analysis. A significant difference was observed in terms of "overall anastomotic complications" in favour of linear stapling (RD = 0.06, p = 0.01). No significant differences were observed in terms of postoperative complications anastomosis-related, even if a trend towards advantages of linear stapling have been found (stenosis: RD = 0.04, p = 0.06; bleeding: RD = 0.02, p = 0.05). However, all the study was retrospective and there was high heterogeneity among the studies. CONCLUSION Linear stapler seems to be related with lesser number of complication if compared with circular stapler. However, further high-quality studies are needed to obtain definitive conclusions.
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- Marco Milone
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, "Federico II" University of Naples, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute, Vita Salute University, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, "Federico II" University of Naples, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odonthostomatological Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute, Vita Salute University, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, "Federico II" University of Naples, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute, Vita Salute University, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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A Multicenter Retrospective Study Comparing Surgical Outcomes Between the Overlap Method and Functional Method for Esophagojejunostomy in Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy: Analysis Using Propensity Score Matching. SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY, ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES 2021; 32:89-95. [PMID: 34545031 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the postoperative outcomes after laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) with esophagojejunostomy (EJS) performed using the overlap method or the functional method in a multicenter retrospective study with propensity score matching. METHODS We retrospectively enrolled all patients who underwent curative LTG for gastric cancer at 6 institutions between January 2004 and December 2018. Patients were categorized into the overlap group (OG) or functional group (FG) based on the type of anastomosis used in EJS. Patients in the groups were matched using the following propensity score covariates: age, sex, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status, extent of lymph node dissection, and Japanese Classification of Gastric Carcinoma stage. The surgical results and postoperative outcomes were compared. RESULTS We identified 69 propensity score-matched pairs among 440 patients who underwent LTG. There was no significant between-group difference in the median operative time, intraoperative blood, or number of lymph nodes resected. In terms of postoperative outcomes, the rates of all complications [Clavien-Dindo (CD) classification ≥II; OG 13.0 vs. FG 24.6%, respectively; P=0.082], complications more severe than CD grade III (OG 8.7 vs. FG 18.8%, respectively; P=0.084), and the occurrence of EJS leakage and stenosis more severe than CD grade III (OG 7.3% vs. FG 2.9%, P=0.245; OG 1.5 vs. FG 8.7%, P=0.115, respectively) were comparable. The median follow-up period was 830 days (range, 18 to 3376 d), and there were no differences in overall survival between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS There was no difference in surgical outcomes and overall survival based on the type of anastomosis used for EJS after LTG. Therefore, selection of anastomosis in EJS should be based on each surgeon's preference and experience.
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Park SH, Suh YS, Kim TH, Choi YH, Choi JH, Kong SH, Park DJ, Lee HJ, Yang HK. Postoperative morbidity and quality of life between totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy and laparoscopy-assisted total gastrectomy: a propensity-score matched analysis. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:1016. [PMID: 34511059 PMCID: PMC8436526 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08744-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the surgical outcome and quality of life (QoL) of totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) compared with laparoscopy-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) in patients with clinical stage I gastric cancer. METHODS From 2012 to 2018, EGC patients who underwent TLTG (n = 223), including the first case with intracorporeal hemi-double stapling, were matched to those who underwent LATG (n = 114) with extracorporeal circular stapling, using 2:1 propensity score matching (PSM). Prospectively collected morbidity was compared between the TLTG and LATG groups in conjunction with the learning curve. The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QoL questionnaires QLQ-C30, STO22, and OG25 were prospectively surveyed during postoperative 1 year for patient subgroups. RESULTS After PSM, grade I pulmonary complication rate was lower in the TLTG group (n = 213) than in the LATG group (n = 111) (0.5% vs. 5.4%, P = 0.007). Other complications were not different between the groups. The learning curve of TLTG was overcome at the 26th case in terms of the comprehensive complication index. The TLTG group after learning curve showed lower grade I pulmonary complication rate than the matched LATG group (0.5% vs. 4.7%, P = 0.024). Regarding postoperative QoL, the TLTG group (n = 63) revealed less dysphagia (P = 0.028), pain (P = 0.028), eating restriction (P = 0.006), eating (P = 0.004), odynophagia (P = 0.023) than the LATG group (n = 21). Multivariate analyses for each QoL item demonstrated that TLTG was the only common independent factor for better QoL. CONCLUSIONS TLTG reduced grade I pulmonary complications and provided better QoL in dysphagia, pain, eating, odynophagia than LATG for patients with clinical stage I gastric cancer.
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- Shin-Hoo Park
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 103 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
- Department of Foregut Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea.
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 103 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea.
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 137-82 Gumiro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620, South Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 103 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, South Korea
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- Division of Medical Statistics, Medical Research Collaborating Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 103 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 103 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 103 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 103 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 103 Daehark-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Wang Z, Wei Y, Liu X, Li Z, Zhu G, Li Y, Wang K. Application value of hand-sewn anastomosis in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric cancer. World J Surg Oncol 2021; 19:229. [PMID: 34348716 PMCID: PMC8340376 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-021-02249-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Digestive tract reconstruction in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy can be divided into two types: instrument anastomosis and hand-sewn anastomosis. This study explored the feasibility and safety of hand-sewn sutures in esophagojejunostomy of totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy, compared with instrument anastomosis using an overlap linear cutter. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted from January 2017 to January 2020 at one institution. The clinical data of 50 patients who underwent totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy, with an average follow-up time of 12 months, were collected. The clinicopathologic data, short-term survival prognosis, and results of patients in the hand-sewn anastomosis (n=20) and the overlap anastomosis (n=30) groups were analyzed. Results There were no significant differences between the groups in sex, age, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, tumor location, preoperative complications, abdominal operation history, tumor size, pTNM stage, blood loss, first postoperative liquid diet, exhaust time, or postoperative length of hospital stay. The hand-sewn anastomosis group had a significantly prolonged operation time (204±26.72min versus 190±20.90min, p=0.04) and anastomosis time (58±22.0min versus 46±15.97min, p=0.029), and a decreased operation cost (CNY 77,100±1700 versus CNY 71,900±1300, p<0.0001). Postoperative complications (dynamic ileus, abdominal infection, and pancreatic leakage) occurred in three patients (15%) in the hand-sewn anastomosis group and in four patients (13.3%) in the overlap anastomosis group (anastomotic leakage, anastomotic bleeding, dynamic ileus, and duodenal stump leakage). Conclusion The hand-sewn anastomosis method of esophagojejunostomy under totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy is safe and feasible and is an important supplement to linear and circular stapler anastomosis. It may be more convenient regarding obesity, a relatively high position of the anastomosis, edema of the esophageal wall, and short jejunal mesentery.
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- Zeshen Wang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No.150, Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No.150, Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No.150, Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No.150, Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No.150, Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No.150, Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No.150, Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086, Heilongjiang, China.
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Short-Term and Quality of Life Outcomes of Patients Using Linear or Circular Stapling in Esophagojejunostomy after Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy. J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 25:1667-1676. [PMID: 32989689 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04806-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies comparing the incidence of reflux esophagitis (RE) and patients' quality of life (QoL) when using circular stapler (CS) and linear stapler (LS) in esophagojejunostomy (EJS) after laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) are rare, and certainly there are not enough to make a definitive decision on best practice. Presented herein is a study on the comparison of the short-term outcomes, QoL of the patients with the focus on the incidence of RE after both linear and circular stapling in LTG. METHODS From January 2014 to October 2018, 120 patients were analyzed; of these, 42 patients underwent laparoscopy-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) with CS (CS group) and 78 patients who underwent totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) with LS (LS group). We examined the results obtained in terms of perioperative outcomes, reflux-related assessments (GerdQ questionnaire and endoscopy findings with all cases; 24-h pH monitoring with limited cases), and EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-STO22. In addition, questionnaires were also supplied to patients and the results were recorded. RESULTS The incidence of anastomotic stenosis (7.1% vs. 0; P < 0.05) and the median intraoperative blood loss (180.0 vs. 100.0 mL; P < 0.05) of the CS group were higher than the LS group. The factor aside, no significant differences were observed between the two groups with regard to the incidence of RE assessed by the QLQ-STO22 reflux scale, the GerdQ scores, endoscopy (in all cases), or the percent time of pH > 7 (in limited cases) (P > 0.05). In the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-STO22, it was noted that the score of constipation [0 (0, 0) vs. 0 (0, 33.3); P = 0.028] and postoperative dysphagia [0 (0, 0) vs. 0 (0, 22.2); P = 0.046] of the LS group in a 1-year follow-up were lower than the CS group. CONCLUSIONS TLTG with LS generated better results than LATG with CS in terms of the incidence of anastomotic stenosis, intraoperative blood loss, and postoperative constipation and dysphagia. Furthermore, when compared with circular stapling, linear stapling in EJS did not increase the incidence of RE assessed by the QLQ-STO22 reflux scale, the GerdQ scores, endoscopy (in all cases), or the percent time of pH > 7 (in limited cases).
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Yang R, Yang Y, Chen X, Yang Q. A Novel Technique for Extracorporeal Anastomosis: The Bronchus Forceps Is Applied to Reinforce the Esophageal Ring. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 31:1315-1320. [PMID: 34129399 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.0233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background: For laparoscopic gastrectomy, it is significant to reduce the incidence of anastomotic leakage. The authors develop a novel technique for safe extracorporeal anastomosis that employs the bronchus forceps to reinforce the esophageal ring. Methods: From January 2017 to July 2020, 173 consecutive patients with gastric cancer received laparoscopic total gastrectomy or laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy. One hundred thirty-one patients only underwent extracorporeal anastomosis with a purse-string suture instrument (PSI) and a 25 mm circular stapler (Ethicon Intraluminal Circular Staplers CDH25A, Ethicon) (Conventional Surgery Group). In addition to these tools for extracorporeal anastomosis, the surgeon creatively used bronchus forceps to reinforce the esophageal ring on the anvil of circular stapler in 42 patients (Bronchus Forceps Ligation Group). The condition and the mean diameter of the narrowest part of the esophageal rings, postoperative outcomes, and complications were compared between the two groups. Results: Under direct vision, the esophageal rings were more complete in the Bronchus Forceps Ligation Group. Furthermore, the mean diameter of the narrowest part of the esophageal rings in the Bronchus Forceps Ligation Group was wider than that in the Conventional Surgery Group (4.34 ± 0.84 versus 2.68 ± 0.74 mm; P < .001). Meanwhile, the incidence of anastomotic leakage was lower in the Bronchus Forceps Ligation Group. Although reinforcing the anvil with the bronchus forceps will add additional surgery time, almost all can be done in less than 5 minutes. Conclusions: With applying the bronchus forceps to reinforce the esophageal ring on the anvil of the circular stapler, the extracorporeal anastomosis can be performed more safely.
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- Rui Yang
- Department of the General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of the General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of the General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Wang Z, Liu X, Cheng Q, Wei Y, Li Z, Zhu G, Li Y, Wang K. Digestive tract reconstruction of laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a comparison of the intracorporeal overlap, intracorporeal hand-sewn anastomosis, and extracorporeal anastomosis. J Gastrointest Oncol 2021; 12:1031-1041. [PMID: 34295554 DOI: 10.21037/jgo-21-231] [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: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background The application of esophagojejunostomy has certain difficulties in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG). This is due to the higher requirement for surgical techniques and the lack of any unified standards. This study aim to explore the practicability and safety of intracorporeal overlap and intracorporeal hand-sewn anastomosis compared with extracorporeal anastomosis. Methods The clinical pathological data of 56 patients who underwent TLTG from March 2016 to December 2020 in the Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. According to the method of anastomosis, the patients were divided into the overlap (n=36) and the hand-sewn anastomosis (n=20). Patients who receive laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG; n=74) formed the control group. The basic clinical data, and intraoperative and postoperative results of the patients were assessed. Results Compared with the control group, the overlap anastomosis and hand-sewn anastomosis groups showed no significant differences in clinicopathological data and short-term postoperative recovery. There were no significant differences between the overlap and the control group in operation time nor anastomosis time. However, the anastomosis time of the hand-sewn anastomosis group was significantly prolonged compared to the control group (53.20±14.14 vs. 43.01±12.53 minutes, P=0.002). Compared with the control group, the operation cost was significantly higher in the overlap group (CNY 81,300±6,100 vs. CNY 76,600±6,800, P=0.001), but significantly lower in the hand-sewn anastomosis group (CNY 71,900±1,700 vs. CNY 76,600±6,800, P=0.003). Early postoperative complications occurred in 5 cases (13.9%) in the overlap group, 3 cases (15.0%) in the hand-sewn anastomosis group, and 11 cases (14.9%) in the control group. There were 3 cases (8.3%) of postoperative anastomotic-related complications in the overlap group. No anastomotic-related complications were observed in the hand-sewn anastomosis group. Conclusions The overlap anastomosis and hand-sewn anastomosis are practical and safe. Furthermore, the overlap anastomosis may be more suitable for patients with lower cardia and fundic lesions. The hand-sewn method has a wider range of indications pending advanced surgical skills, and is an effective supplementary technique for instrument anastomosis.
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- Zeshen Wang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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Xing J, Wang Y, Shan F, Li S, Jia Y, Ying X, Zhang Y, Li Z, Ji J. Comparison of totally laparoscopic and laparoscopic assisted gastrectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced gastric cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 47:2023-2030. [PMID: 33663942 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) and laparoscopic surgery have been increasingly used in the treatment of gastric cancer, however, the feasibility and safety of totally laparoscopic gastrectomy after NACT still remain unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS At the Gastrointestinal cancer center of Peking university cancer hospital and institute in Beijing, clinical and pathological data of patients who has received NACT, followed by radical laparoscopic gastrectomy was retrospectively reviewed between March 2011 and November 2019. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether intracorporeal anastomosis or extracorporeal anastomosis had been performed, short-term outcomes (post-operative recovery index and complications) and economic cost were compared between 2 groups. RESULT All of 139 patients underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy. 87 [62.6%] patients had totally laparoscopic gastrectomy (TLG) and 52 [37.4%] patients had laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy (LAG). Overall complication rate was 28.8% in all patients. TLG group was significantly associated with lower overall complication rate (21.8% VS 40.4%; p = 0.019) and major complication rate (3.4% VS 13.5%; p = 0.001) compared with LAG group. Overall cost was similar (p = 0.077). In subgroup analysis, totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) group showed lower overall postoperative complication rate (19.0% VS 56.5%; p = 0.011), as well as marginal significant differences in major complication (0% VS 21.7%; p = 0.05) than laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) group. Earlier first liquid diet (4 [3.5-5] day VS 6 [4-6.5] day; p = 0.047), earlier first aerofluxus (3 [3-4] day VS 4 [3-4.5] day; p = 0.02) and a shorter hospital stay (9 [8-12] day VS 12 [10-15] day; p = 0.004) were observed in TLTG group. Overall and major complication rate were similar in totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (TLDG) and laparoscopic assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) group (22.7% VS 27.6%; p = 0.611; 4.5% VS 6.9%; p = 0.639; respectively). Significant differences were found between TLDG and LADG groups regarding time to first liquid diet (4 [3-5] day VS 6 [3.75-6] day; p = 0.006), time to first aerofluxus (3 [3-3] day VS 4 [3-6] day; p< 0.001), time to first defecation (4 [4-5] day VS 5 [4-6] day; p = 0.045), time to remove all drainage (7 [6-8] day VS 8 [6-9] day; p = 0.021), white blood cell count on postoperative Day 1 (9.54 ± 2.49 109/L VS 10.91 ± 2.89 109/L; p = 0.021)and postoperative hospital stay (9 [8-10] day VS 10 [9,13] day; p = 0.009). CONCLUSION For patients with Locally advanced gastric cancer who received NACT, totally laparoscopic gastrectomy, including TLTG and TLDG, doesn't increase complications and overall cost compared with LAG, and has advantages in gastrointestinal function recovery, incision length and postoperative hospital stay.
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- Jiyao Xing
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China
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Nomura E, Kayano H, Seki T, Abe R, Yoshii H, Uda S, Kazuno A, Izumi H, Yamamoto S, Mukai M, Makuuchi H. Preventive procedure for stenosis after esophagojejunostomy using a circular stapler and transorally inserted anvil (OrVil™) following laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy and total gastrectomy involving reduction of anastomotic tension. BMC Surg 2021; 21:47. [PMID: 33478457 PMCID: PMC7818772 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01054-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Recently, due to increasing reports of stenosis after esophagojejunostomy created using circular staplers and a transorally inserted anvil (OrVil™) following laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy (LPG) and total gastrectomy (LTG), linear staplers are being used instead. We investigated our preventive procedure for esophagojejunostomy stenosis following use of circular staplers. Methods Since the anastomotic stenosis is considered to be mainly caused by tension in the esophageal and jejunal stumps at the anastomotic site, we have been performing procedures to relieve this tension, by cutting off the rubber band and pushing the shaft of the circular stapler toward the esophageal side, since July 2015. We retrospectively compared the incidence of anastomotic stenosis in cases of LPG and LTG performed before July 2015 (early phase, 30 cases) versus those performed after this period (later phase, 22 cases). Results Comparison of the incidence of anastomotic stenosis according to the type of surgery, LPG or LTG, and between the two time periods versus all cases, indicated a significantly lower incidence in the later phase than in the early phase (4.5 vs. 26.7%, p < 0.05), especially for LPG (0 vs. 38.5%, p < 0.05). Conclusions It is possible to use a circular stapler during laparoscopic esophagojejunostomy, as with open surgery, if steps to reduce tension on the anastomotic site are undertaken. These procedures will contribute to the spread of safe and simple laparoscopic anastomotic techniques.
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- Eiji Nomura
- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0032, Japan
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Roh CK, Lee S, Son SY, Hur H, Han SU. Risk Factors for the Severity of Complications in Minimally Invasive Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: a Retrospective Cohort Study. J Gastric Cancer 2021; 21:352-367. [PMID: 35079438 PMCID: PMC8753276 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2021.21.e34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Purpose Minimally invasive gastrectomy is a promising surgical method with well-known benefits, including reduced postoperative complications. However, for total gastrectomy of gastric cancers, this approach does not significantly reduce the risk of complications. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the incidence and risk factors for the severity of complications associated with minimally invasive total gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Materials and Methods The study included 392 consecutive patients with gastric cancer who underwent either laparoscopic or robotic total gastrectomy between 2011 and 2019. Clinicopathological and operative characteristics were assessed to determine the features related to postoperative complications after minimally invasive total gastrectomy. Binomial and multinomial logistic regression models were used to identify the risk factors for overall complications and mild and severe complications, respectively. Results Of 103 (26.3%) patients experiencing complications, 66 (16.8%) and 37 (9.4%) developed mild and severe complications, respectively. On multivariate multinomial regression analysis, independent predictors of severe complications included obesity (OR, 2.56; 95% CI, 1.02−6.43; P=0.046), advanced stage (OR, 2.90; 95% CI, 1.13−7.43; P=0.026), and more intraoperative bleeding (OR, 1.04; 95% CI, 1.02−1.06; P=0.001). Operation time was the only independent risk factor for mild complications (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.001−1.13; P=0.047). Conclusions The risk factors for mild and severe complications were associated with surgery, indicating surgical difficulty. Surgeons should be aware of these potential risks that are related to the severity of complications so as to reduce surgery-related complications after minimally invasive total gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
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- Chul Kyu Roh
- Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
- Gastric Cancer Center, Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
- Gastric Cancer Center, Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
- Gastric Cancer Center, Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
- Gastric Cancer Center, Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
- Gastric Cancer Center, Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, Korea
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Meng X, Wang L, Zhu B, Sun T, Guo S, Wang Y, Zhang J, Yang D, Zheng G, Zhang T, Zheng Z, Zhao Y. Totally Laparoscopic Gastrectomy Versus Laparoscopic-Assisted Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2020; 31:676-691. [PMID: 32955988 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2020.0566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Totally laparoscopic gastrectomy (TLG) has recently been accepted as a treatment strategy for gastric cancer (GC). Aim: In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and feasibility of TLG compared with laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy (LAG) in GC. Methods: Feasible studies comparing the TLG and LAG published up to March 2019 were searched online. The data showing short-term and complication outcomes were extracted to be pooled and analyzed. Results: Thirty-four studies, including 7974 patients were eventually eligible. There was no statistically significant difference on operation time between the two groups (weighted mean difference [WMD] = 2.43, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -4.16 to 9.02, P = .47). The time of anvil insertion time was shorter in the TLG group compared with the LAG group (WMD = -1.87, 95% CI: -2.60 to -1.15, P < .01). The TLG was significantly superior to LAG in the comparison of less trauma. In terms of radical resection, the number of lymph nodes obtained by TLG was significantly more than that obtained by LAG (WMD = 2.65, 95% CI: 1.54-3.76, P < .01). The pooled meta-analysis suggested that the patients undergoing TLG had a quicker recovery and less pain. In the advanced gastric cancer gastrectomy, the TLG could receive a longer proximal margin compared with the LAG (WMD = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.48-0.95, P < .01). Regardless of the reconstruction method, the TLG was superior to the LAG in terms of surgical parameters and postoperative recovery. Like the LAG, the TLG was safe and advantageous. A lower risk trend of conversion to open laparotomy was observed in the TLG (relative risk [RR] = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.12-4.38, P = .72). The body mass index >25 kg/m2 patients undergoing totally laparoscopic gastrectomy (TLGA) had a lower risk of overall complications (RR = 0.88, 95% CI: 0.48-1.63, P = .69). The patients with early gastric cancer or Billroth-I anastomosis were suitable to undergo the TLG (a lower risk of anastomotic leakage [RR = 0.01, 95% CI: 0.00-0.23, P < .01] and gastralgia [RR = 0.27, 95% CI: 0.08-0.88, P = .03], respectively). Conclusions: The TLG was a safe and reliable procedure compared with the LAG with reduced trauma, faster recovery, and not more complications.
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- Xiangyu Meng
- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Management, The Information Center, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Management, The Information Center, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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Liu M, Xing J, Xu K, Yuan P, Cui M, Zhang C, Yang H, Yao Z, Zhang N, Tan F, Su X. Application of Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging with Indocyanine Green in Totally Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy. J Gastric Cancer 2020; 20:290-299. [PMID: 33024585 PMCID: PMC7521987 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2020.20.e25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Recently, totally laparoscopic gastrectomy has been gradually accepted by surgeons worldwide for gastric cancer treatment. Complete dissection of the lymph nodes and the establishment of the surgical margin are the most important considerations for curative gastric cancer surgery. Previous studies have demonstrated that indocyanine green (ICG)-traced laparoscopic gastrectomy significantly improves the completeness of lymph node dissection. However, it remains difficult to identify the tumor location intraoperatively for gastric cancers that are staged ≤T3. Here, we investigated the feasibility of ICG fluorescence for lymph node mapping and tumor localization during totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy. Materials and Methods Preoperative and perioperative data from consecutive patients with gastric cancer who underwent a totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy were collected and analyzed. The patients were categorized into the ICG (n=61) or the non-ICG (n=75) group based on whether preoperative endoscopic mucosal ICG injection was performed. Results The ICG group had a shorter operation time and less intraoperative blood loss. Moreover, significantly more lymph nodes were harvested in the ICG group than the non-ICG group. No pathologically positive margin was found and there was no significant difference in either the proximal or distal surgical margins between the 2 groups. Conclusions Near-infrared fluorescence imaging with ICG can be successfully used in totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy, and it contributes to both the completeness of D2 lymph node dissection and confirmation of the gastric transection line. Well-designed prospective randomized studies are needed in the future to fully validate our findings.
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- Maoxing Liu
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Endoscopy, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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Kuang Y, Lei S, Zhao H, Cui B, Liu K, Yao H. Totally Robotic Distal Gastrectomy: A Safe and Feasible Minimally Invasive Technique for Gastric Cancer Patients Who Undergo Distal Gastrectomy. Dig Surg 2020; 37:360-367. [PMID: 32554961 PMCID: PMC7592952 DOI: 10.1159/000507809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSES To explore the safety and feasibility of totally robotic distal gastrectomy (TRDG) for gastric cancer patients who undergo distal gastrectomy. METHODS Consecutive patients with gastric cancer who underwent TRDG (TRDG group) and robotic-assisted distal gastrectomy (RADG) (RADG group) were systematically reviewed at the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from October 2015 to August 2018. Data were collected and statistically analyzed. RESULTS A total of 161 consecutive patients were included in this study: 84 cases in the TRDG group and 77 in the RADG group. Clinical characteristics and pathological results were mostly similar in both groups. The TRDG group had a significantly longer anastomotic time (20.6 ± 3.3 vs. 17.5 ± 4.0 min, p ˂ 0.001) but showed no difference in total operating time (167.0 ± 18.0 vs. 162.9 ± 17.6 min, p = 0.159). The postoperative hospitalization in the TRDG group was shorter than that in the RADG group (6.7 ± 1.2 vs. 7.2 ± 1.7 days, p = 0.019). Conversion rate, estimated blood loss, and postoperative complications were similar in both groups. There were no statistical differences in the estimated 2-year disease-free survival and overall survival rate between both groups. CONCLUSIONS Although our current results need to be verified in further studies, TRDG represents a safe and feasible approach to distal gastrectomy and embodies the theory of minimally invasive surgery.
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- Yong Kuang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China,
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Lee S, Lee H, Song JH, Choi S, Cho M, Son T, Kim HI, Hyung WJ. Intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy using a linear stapler in laparoscopic total gastrectomy: comparison with circular stapling technique. BMC Surg 2020; 20:100. [PMID: 32398072 PMCID: PMC7218545 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00746-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric cancer is feasible but less commonly performed compared to laparoscopic distal gastrectomy due to technical difficulties such as reconstruction. There is no standard esophagojejunal anastomosis technique in laparoscopic total gastrectomy due to a lack of evidence. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data from 213 patients with gastric cancer who underwent laparoscopic total gastrectomy from October 2012 to December 2016. Of these, 109 and 104 patients underwent esophagojejunostomy with linear and circular stapling, respectively. We compared short-term postoperative outcomes, including surgical complications and anastomosis costs between both groups. RESULTS The mean operation time in the linear stapler group was longer than the circular stapler group (Linear stapler, 235.3 ± 57.9 vs. Circular stapler, 217.1 ± 55.8 min; P = 0.021); however, D2 lymph node dissection was performed more in the linear stapler group (Linear stapler, 36.7% vs. Circular stapler, 23.1%; P = 0.030). There were two anastomosis leakages in each group (Linear stapler, 1.8% vs. Circular stapler, 1.9%; P > 0.999). Anastomosis stenosis only occurred in the circular stapler group (Linear stapler, 0% vs. Circular stapler, 7.7%; P = 0.003). Although the linear stapling technique used more stapler cartridges (Linear stapler, 7.6 ± 1.1 vs. Circular stapler, 4.8 ± 0.9; P < 0.001), costs related to anastomosis were lower in the linear stapler group (Linear stapler, 1,904,679 ± 342,116 vs. Circular stapler, 2,246,150 ± 427,136KRW; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Esophagojejunostomy with the linear stapling technique reduces anastomosis stenosis in laparoscopic total gastrectomy. It can be recommended as a safe and more cost-effective method for esophagojejunal anastomosis.
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- Sejin Lee
- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.,Gastric Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.,Gastric Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.,Gastric Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.,Gastric Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.,Gastric Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.,Gastric Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea. .,Gastric Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Han WH, Oh YJ, Eom BW, Yoon HM, Kim YW, Ryu KW. A comparative study of the short-term operative outcome between intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomoses during laparoscopic total gastrectomy. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:1602-1609. [PMID: 32270275 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07539-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several studies have reported that intracorporeal anastomosis reduces the requirement for the additional incision for anastomosis, resulting in early recovery compared to extracorporeal anastomosis during laparoscopic distal gastrectomy. However, few studies have investigated postoperative outcome after laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG). We compared short-term postoperative outcomes between totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) with intracorporeal anastomosis and conventional laparoscopy-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) with extracorporeal anastomosis for gastric cancer. METHODS This retrospective case-control study included 202 patients who underwent LTG from January 2012 to June 2019. LATG was performed in the period before July 2015; TLTG was performed in the period after July 2015. Postoperative short-term outcomes and white blood cell (WBC) count, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels at 1, 3, and 5 days postoperatively were compared between the groups. RESULTS One hundred ten patients underwent LATG; 92 underwent TLTG. The pathologic stage was significantly higher in the TLTG group (p = 0.010). Intraoperative estimated blood loss was significantly lower in the TLTG group than in the LATG group (median [range]: 100 [50-150] mL versus [vs.] 50 [30-100], p < 0.001). Postoperative hospital stay duration was significantly longer in the TLTG group than in the LATG group (median [range]: 7 [7-9] days vs. 8 [7-11], p < 0.001). WBC count (6.3 109/L ± 1.9 vs. 8.2 ± 2.5, p = 0.004) and CRP levels (8.3 mg/L ± 6.1 vs. 13.3 ± 9.4, p < 0.001) were lower in the LATG group than in the TLTG group. The overall complication rate was higher in the TLTG group than in the LATG group (16.3% vs. 32.6%, p = 0.007). A higher American Society of Anesthesiologist score was the only significant risk factor for postoperative complications. CONCLUSION Both procedures are feasible, although TLTG has more risk for postoperative complications than LATG. TLTG should be improved to reduce postoperative complications and provide better postoperative outcomes.
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- Won Ho Han
- Center for Gastric Cancer, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, 410-769, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Gastric Cancer, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, 410-769, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Gastric Cancer, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, 410-769, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Gastric Cancer, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, 410-769, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Gastric Cancer, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, 410-769, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Gastric Cancer, Research Institute & Hospital, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, 410-769, Republic of Korea.
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Wang S, Su ML, Liu Y, Huang ZP, Guo N, Chen TJ, Zou ZH. Efficacy of totally laparoscopic compared with laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A meta-analysis. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8:900-911. [PMID: 32190626 PMCID: PMC7062624 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i5.900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy is currently the most common surgical approach for gastric cancer. The main difference between totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) and laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) is the route of digestive tract reconstruction. However, TLTG is currently not widespread as the safety and feasibility of intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy is uncertain.
AIM To compare the short-term efficacy of TLTG and LATG for radical gastrectomy of gastric cancer, and to determine the safety and feasibility of intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy.
METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases were searched for all relevant articles regarding TLTG vs LATG for gastric cancer published up to October 1, 2019. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were established. All the basic conditions of patients and important clinical data related to surgery were extracted, and a meta-analysis was performed with RevMan 5.3 software.
RESULTS Eight studies involving a total of 1883 cases (869 cases in the TLTG group and 1014 cases in the LATG group) were included. Compared with the LATG group, reduced intraoperative blood loss (weighted mean difference = -35.37, 95%CI: -61.69 - -9.06, P = 0.008) and a larger number of retrieved lymph nodes (weighted mean difference = 3.11, 95%CI: -2.60 - 12.00, P = 0.01) were found in the TLTG group. There were no significant differences in operating time, anastomotic time, tumor size, proximal resection margin length, postoperative pain score, time to first flatus, time to first oral intake, postoperative hospital stay, postoperative anastomosis-related complication rate and overall complication rate between the two groups (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSION Intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy is safe and feasible. TLTG has the advantages of being minimally invasive, reduced intraoperative blood loss and easier access to lymph nodes compared with LATG. Totally laparoscopic gastrectomy is likely to be the surgical trend for gastric cancer in the future.
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- Song Wang
- Department of Stomach/Thyroid/Vascular Surgery, Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Department of Stomach/Thyroid/Vascular Surgery, Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Department of Stomach/Thyroid/Vascular Surgery, Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Department of Stomach/Thyroid/Vascular Surgery, Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Department of Stomach/Thyroid/Vascular Surgery, Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Department of Stomach/Thyroid/Vascular Surgery, Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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Sun Z, Zheng X, Chen G, Wang L, Sang Q, Xu G, Zhang N, Aminbuhe. Technical details of and prognosis for the "China stitch", a novel technique for totally laparoscopic hand-sewn esophagojejunostomy. Biosci Trends 2020; 14:56-63. [PMID: 32092746 DOI: 10.5582/bst.2019.01329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The current study describes the technical details of and the clinical prognosis for the "China stitch", a novel technique for hand-sewn esophagojejunostomy in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy. This study also explores the feasibility and safety of the technique. Clinical data of 20 patients with esophagogastric junction cancer in Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2017 to April 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. All 20 patients underwent esophagojejunostomy via a novel hand-sewn technique that uses traction to turn the left or right wall of the esophagus into an anterior wall. This avoids the difficulty of suturing the posterior wall. All patients were followed until June 2019. All 20 patients successfully underwent the procedure. The mean operating time was 216.5 ± 24.9 (176-254) min, the mean hand-sewn reconstruction time was 44.4 ± 9.4 (26-61) min, intraoperative bleeding was 141.2 ± 24.9 (130-160) mL, and the number of resected lymph nodes was 23 ± 8 (14-33). After surgery, there was one case of anastomotic leakage and one case of anastomotic stenosis, but both were alleviated with conservative treatment. The mean duration of follow-up was 15 (4-33) months. There was no significant difference in postoperative complications of and short-term oncologic prognosis for the 20 patients who underwent hand-sewn esophagojejunostomy and the 21 patients who underwent mechanical esophagojejunostomy during the same period. In conclusion, the "China stitch", a novel hand-sewn technique, is a cost-effective, safe, and reliable method for esophagojejunostomy in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy.
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- Zhipeng Sun
- Oncology Surgery Department, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine), Beijing, China
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- Oncology Surgery Department, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine), Beijing, China
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- Oncology Surgery Department, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine), Beijing, China
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- Oncology Surgery Department, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine), Beijing, China
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- Oncology Surgery Department, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine), Beijing, China
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- Oncology Surgery Department, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine), Beijing, China
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- Oncology Surgery Department, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine), Beijing, China
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- Oncology Surgery Department, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine), Beijing, China
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Liao G, Wang Z, Zhang W, Qian K, Mariella MAC S, Li H, Huang Z. Comparison of the short-term outcomes between totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy and laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19225. [PMID: 32049863 PMCID: PMC7035048 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) and laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) are two common surgical approaches for upper and middle gastric cancer. Which surgical approach offers more advantages is still controversial due to a lack of evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This meta-analysis was conducted to compare the short-term outcomes between the two surgical approaches. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed to evaluate short-term outcomes between TLTG and LATG, including overall postoperative complications, anastomosis-related complications, time for anastomosis, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, harvested lymph nodes, proximal margin, distal margin, time to first flatus, time to first diet, and postoperative hospital stay. Short-term outcomes were pooled and compared by meta-analysis using RevMan 5.3. Mean differences (MDs) or risk ratios (RRs) were calculated with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). P < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A total of 9 cohort studies fulfilled the selection criteria. The total sample included 1671 cases. The meta-analysis showed no significant difference between the two surgical approaches in overall postoperative complications (RR = 1.02, 95% CI = 0.82 to 1.26, P = .87),anastomosis-related complications (RR = 0.64, 95%CI = 0.39 to 1.03, P = .06),time for anastomosis (MD = -5.13, 95% CI = -10.54 to 0.27, P = .06),operation time (MD = -10.68, 95% CI = -23.62 to 2.26, P = .11), intraoperative blood loss (MD = -25.58, 95% CI = -61.71 to 10.54, P = .17), harvested lymph nodes (MD = 1.61, 95% CI = -2.09 to 5.31, P = .39), proximal margin (MD = -0.37, 95% CI = -0.78 to 0.05, P = .09), distal margin (MD = 0.79, 95% CI = -0.57 to 2.14, P = .25), time to first flatus (MD = 0.01, 95% CI = -0.13 to 0.15, P = .87), time to first diet (MD = -0.22, 95% CI = -0.45 to 0.02, P = .07), and postoperative hospital stay (MD = -0.51, 95% CI = -1.10 to 0.07, P = .09). CONCLUSIONS TLTG is a safe and feasible surgical approach for upper and middle gastric cancer, with short-term outcomes that are similar to LATG. Nevertheless, high-quality, large-sample and multicenter RCTs are still required to further verify our conclusions.
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Jeong O, Jung MR, Kang JH, Ryu SY. Reduced anastomotic complications with intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy using endoscopic linear staplers (overlap method) in laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma. Surg Endosc 2020; 34:2313-2320. [PMID: 32002619 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07362-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND With advances in surgical technique and instrumentation, intracorporeal anastomosis is increasingly being performed for laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG). However, the benefits of intracorporeal anastomosis in reducing postoperative complications have not been demonstrated, although its technical feasibility has been proven in many studies. In this study, we investigated the impact of intracorporeal anastomosis in reducing postoperative complications after LTG. METHODS We analyzed 410 consecutive gastric cancer patients who underwent LTG between 2008 and 2018. Of these, 118 underwent intracorporeal anastomosis using linear staplers (overlap method), while 292 underwent extracorporeal anastomosis using a circular stapler. Short-term surgical outcomes including postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. RESULTS The two groups showed no significant differences in age, sex, comorbidity, and abdominal surgery history. D2 lymph node dissection was more frequently performed in the intracorporeal group because of the presence of more advanced cancer stages. The overall morbidity in the intracorporeal and extracorporeal group was 23.7% and 27.7%, respectively (p = 0.405). However, the intracorporeal group showed a significantly lower incidence of late complications (0.8% vs. 7.5%, p = 0.008). Concerning complications, the incidence of anastomotic bleeding (0% vs. 5.5%, p = 0.008) and anastomotic stenosis (0% vs. 4.5%, p = 0.024) was significantly lower in the intracorporeal group. In univariate and multivariate analyses, American Society of Anesthesiologists score and operative bleeding were independent predictive factors for postoperative complications in patients who underwent intracorporeal anastomosis. CONCLUSIONS Intracorporeal anastomosis using linear staplers reduced anastomotic bleeding and stenosis compared to extracorporeal anastomosis after LTG. Future research will be required to determine the ideal method for intracorporeal anastomosis in LTG.
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- Oh Jeong
- Gastric Cancer Clinic, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun-gun, South Korea.,Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University School of Medicine, Hwasun-gun, South Korea
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- Gastric Cancer Clinic, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun-gun, South Korea.,Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University School of Medicine, Hwasun-gun, South Korea
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- Gastric Cancer Clinic, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun-gun, South Korea.,Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University School of Medicine, Hwasun-gun, South Korea
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- Gastric Cancer Clinic, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun-gun, South Korea. .,Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University School of Medicine, Hwasun-gun, South Korea.
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Shen J, Ma X, Yang J, Zhang JP. Digestive tract reconstruction options after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2020; 12:21-36. [PMID: 31966911 PMCID: PMC6960078 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v12.i1.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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In addition to the popularity of laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG), many reconstructive procedures after LG have been reported. Surgical resection and lymphatic dissection determine long-term survival; however, the election of a reconstruction procedure determines the postoperative quality of life for patients with gastric cancer (GC). Presently, no consensus exists regarding the optimal reconstructive procedure. In this review, the current state of digestive tract reconstruction after LG is reviewed. According to the determining influence of the tumor site on the procedures of surgical resection and reconstruction, we divide these reconstruction procedures into three categories consistent with the resection procedures. We focus on the technical tips of every reconstruction procedure and examine the surgical outcomes (length of surgery and blood loss) and postoperative complications (anastomotic leakage and stricture) to facilitate gastrointestinal surgeons to understand the merits and demerits of every reconstruction procedure.
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- Jian Shen
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210011, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210011, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Cardiovascular Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210011, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210011, Jiangsu Province, China
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Overlap method versus functional method for esophagojejunal reconstruction using totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:130-138. [PMID: 31938929 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07370-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy (EJ) is a useful method in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) for treating upper-third gastric cancer. The two methods of laparoscopic intracorporeal EJ-functional and overlap-have not been compared side-by-side in terms of safety and feasibility. METHODS Retrospective review and analysis of the data of 490 consecutive patients who underwent TLTG by either functional method (n = 365) or overlap (n = 125) method for upper- or middle-third gastric cancer was conducted between January, 2011 and May, 2018 at Asan Medical Center (Seoul, Korea). One-to-one propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to compare age, sex, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologist score, the presence of comorbidity, number of comorbidities, clinical T stage, clinical nodal stage, clinical TNM stage, history of previous abdominal surgery, and combined surgery. After PSM, 244 patients were divided into functional method group and overlap method group (n = 122, each). The surgical outcomes and EJ-related complications were compared between the two groups. RESULTS No significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of early surgical outcomes such as operative time, time to first flatus, postoperative hospital stay, transfusion during surgery, transfusion after surgery, and administration of analgesics. However, the pain score was significantly lower in overlap method group (6.21 ± 1.83) than functional method group (6.97 ± 2.09, p < 0.05). The overlap method was also associated with significantly fewer late complications (3.28% vs. 12.30%; p < 0.05), lower Clavien-Dindo classification grade (p < 0.05), and fewer EJ-related complications (0.82% vs. 6.56%; p < 0.05), as compared with the functional method. CONCLUSION The overlap method was safer and more feasible than the functional method for TLTG in gastric cancer patients, based on the finding of significantly lower incidence of EJ-related complications.
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Diaphragmatic Hernia After Totally Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2019; 29:194-199. [PMID: 30720695 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of diaphragmatic hernia (DH) after totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) for gastric cancer. We reviewed retrospectively collected data from 490 consecutive patients who underwent TLTG (functional method, 365; overlap method, 125) for upper body gastric cancer, between January 2011 and May 2017, performed by a single surgeon. The median follow-up period was 40.6 months. Of 490 patients, 8 (1.63%) developed DH at a mean interval after TLTG of 7.3 (range, 3.4 to 12.8) months. All 8 patients were from the functional group, and presented with abdominal pain or vomiting. They were managed with emergency surgery (5 laparoscopic hernia reduction, 3 open hernia reduction). The grade of complication according to Clavien-Dindo classification (CDC) was CDC-III in 7 cases and CDC-IV in 1 case. There was no death associated with DH complications. None of the patients in the overlap group developed DH. The incidence of DH after TLTG is negligible in the overlap method. Therefore, the overlap method may be a safe reconstruction technique that can reduce the occurrence of DC after TLTG for gastric cancer.
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Murakami K, Obama K, Tsunoda S, Hisamori S, Nishigori T, Hida K, Kanaya S, Satoh S, Manaka D, Yamamoto M, Kadokawa Y, Itami A, Okabe H, Hata H, Tanaka E, Yamashita Y, Kondo M, Hosogi H, Hoshino N, Tanaka S, Sakai Y. Linear or circular stapler? A propensity score-matched, multicenter analysis of intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy following totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:5265-5273. [PMID: 31820152 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07313-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Presently, there is no consensus as to what procedure of intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy (EJS) in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) is best to reduce postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the superiority of linear stapled reconstruction in terms of anastomotic-related complications for EJS in TLTG. METHODS We collected data on 829 consecutive gastric cancer patients who underwent TLTG reconstructed by the Roux-en-Y method with radical lymphadenectomy between January 2010 and December 2016 in 13 hospitals. The patients were divided into two groups according to reconstruction method and matched by propensity score. Postoperative EJS-related complications were compared between the linear stapler (LS) and the circular stapler (CS) groups. RESULTS After matching, data from 196 patients in each group were analyzed. The overall incidence of EJS-related complications was significantly lower in the LS group than in the CS group (4.1% vs. 11.7%, p = 0.008). The incidence of EJS anastomotic stenosis during the first year after surgery was significantly lower in the LS group than in the CS group (1.5% vs. 7.1%, p = 0.011). The incidence of EJS bleeding did not differ significantly between the groups, although no bleeding was observed in the LS group (0% vs. 2.0%, p = 0.123). The incidence of EJS leakage did not differ significantly between the groups (2.6% vs. 3.6%, p = 0.771). CONCLUSION The use of linear stapled reconstruction is safer than the use of circular stapled reconstruction for intracorporeal EJS in TLTG because of its lower risks of stenosis.
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- Katsuhiro Murakami
- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54, Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54, Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54, Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54, Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54, Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54, Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka Red Cross Hospital, Osaka, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Oncology, Himeji Medical Center, Himeji, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Shiga General Hospital, Moriyama, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kobe City Nishi-Kobe Medical Center, Kobe, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Otsu City Hospital, Otsu, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center West Hospital, Kobe, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Society Wakayama Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto City Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54, Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Biostatistics, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54, Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
- Kyoto Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Study Group, Kyoto, Japan
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Oncological feasibility of laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy compared with laparoscopic proximal or total gastrectomy for cT1N0M0 gastric cancer in the upper gastric body. Gastric Cancer 2019; 22:1060-1068. [PMID: 30830641 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-019-00947-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The upper gastric body is of particular interest in relation to gastrectomy because this area includes a border; that is, both distal and proximal gastrectomy for early gastric cancer can involve this area. Laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy (LsTG) is reported to be suitable procedure compared with laparoscopic proximal and total gastrectomy (LPG, LTG), regarding postoperative nutritional status and surgical safety. However, whether LsTG is an oncologically acceptable procedure for early gastric cancer in the upper gastric body is unclear. METHODS We analyzed 215 patients with cT1N0M0 gastric cancer limitedly located in the upper gastric body. The frequency of conversion from each intended procedure to an alternative procedure, the width of the pathological margin, the incidence of lymph node metastasis at each station and the 3-year overall survival (OS) and relapse-free survival (RFS) were evaluated. RESULTS LsTG was planned for 65 patients, and LPG for 72 and LTG for 78, respectively. Conversion to other procedures was required in about 10% of patients for whom LsTG or LPG was planned. The width of the pathological margin in patients who underwent LsTG was significantly shorter than patients who underwent the others. No patients who underwent LsTG, LPG or LTG had metastases in station no. 2 or 4sa lymph node. The 3-year OS and RFS rates of patients for whom each procedure was planned were not different. CONCLUSIONS LsTG could be an oncologically acceptable procedure for cT1N0M0 gastric cancer in the upper gastric body. LsTG could be one option for such disease.
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Zhao S, Zheng K, Zheng JC, Hou TT, Wang ZN, Xu HM, Jiang CG. Comparison of totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy and laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2019; 68:1-10. [PMID: 31189084 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) has been extensively employed for the removal of gastric tumors, although it has several limitations. Totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) is a new technique that has rapidly been gaining popularity, and may help overcome the limitations of LATG; however, its safety and therapeutic effect remain controversial. In the present study, we aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of TLTG, and compare the short-term outcomes of TLTG and LATG. METHODS We searched for studies comparing TLTG and LATG published up to April 2018 from databases such as PubMed and Embase. The study results, including time of surgery, blood loss, anastomosis time, retrieved lymphatic nodes, proximal and distal resection edges, incision length, time to first fluid and soft diet, hospitalization duration, time to first flatus, and postsurgical and anastomotic complications, were compared between the procedures. RESULTS A total of 10 studies were included. TLTG led to reduced intraoperative blood loss (P < 0.01), greater number of retrieved lymphatic nodes (P < 0.01), decreased hospitalization duration (P < 0.01), reduced incision length (P = 0.05), and shorter time to first fluid diet (P < 0.05), as compared to LATG. The surgery and anastomosis times, time to first soft diet, resection edge, time to first flatus, overall postsurgical complications, and anastomosis-related complications were similar between TLTG and LATG (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS TLTG is a safe procedure that yields better cosmesis lower invasiveness, and faster recovery as compared to LATG.
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- Shuai Zhao
- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
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Liao T, Deng L, Yao X, Ouyang M. Comparison of the safety and efficacy between linear stapler and circular stapler in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e028216. [PMID: 31147368 PMCID: PMC6549737 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Total gastrectomy is often recommended for upper body gastric cancer, and totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) is deemed to be a promising surgical method with the well-known advantages such as less invasion and fast recovery. However, the anastomosis between oesophagus and jejunum is the difficulty of TLTG. Although staplers have promoted the development of TLTG, the choice of suitable staplers to complete oesophagojejunostomy is controversial and unclear. Therefore, a higher level of research evidence is needed to compare the two types of staplers in terms of safety and efficacy for oesophagojejunostomy in TLTG among patients with gastric cancer. METHODS AND ANALYSIS PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang Databases will be comprehensively searched from January 1990 to July 2019. All eligible randomised controlled trials (RCTs), non-RCTs or observational studies comparing the two types of staplers will be included. A meta-analysis will be performed using Review Manager V.5.3 software to compare the safety and efficacy of linear and circular staplers for oesophagojejunostomy in TLTG. The primary outcomes are anastomotic leakage, anastomotic stricture, anastomotic haemorrhage. The secondary outcomes include time to first instance of passing gas after surgery, first feeding time, total operation time, reconstruction time, estimated blood loss. The heterogeneity of this study will be assessed by p values and I2 statistic. Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses will be used to explore and explain the heterogeneity. The risk of bias will be assessed using the Cochrane tool or the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval will not be required because this proposed systematic review and meta-analysis is based on previously published data, which does not include intervention data on patients. The findings of this study will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal and will be presented at a relevant congress. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42018111680.
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- Tianyou Liao
- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People’s Hospital of Shunde Foshan), Foshan, China
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- Graduate School, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Guangzhou, China
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People’s Hospital of Shunde Foshan), Foshan, China
- Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Guangzhou, China
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Laparoscopic D2 plus complete mesogastrium excision using the "enjoyable space" approach versus conventional D2 total gastrectomy for local advanced gastric cancer: short-term outcomes. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2019; 15:58-69. [PMID: 32117487 PMCID: PMC7020705 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2019.85540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Laparoscopy-assisted radical total gastrectomy is technically demanding. Aim To introduce the “enjoyable space” approach to achieve D2 plus complete mesogastrium excision (CME) and to investigate its safety and feasibility. Material and methods Between January 2015 and December 2017, 165 patients with primary advanced upper gastric cancer underwent laparoscopy-assisted radical total gastrectomy. Among these patients, 81 underwent conventional D2 total gastrectomy (D2 group) and 84 underwent D2 plus CME total gastrectomy (D2 + CME group). Clinicopathological characteristics, surgical outcomes and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. Results There were no significant differences between the two groups (p > 0.05) in clinicopathological characteristics. However, the D2 + CME group had a longer mean operative time, lower mean blood loss and slightly higher mean number of retrieved lymph nodes (LNs) than the D2 group (p < 0.05 each). The mean time to first flatus, liquid diet, and soft diet and the duration of hospital stay were similar between the two groups (p > 0.05 each). No significant difference in postoperative complication rates was found between the groups (16.0% vs. 9.5%, p > 0.05). Conclusions The “enjoyable space” approach is an option to achieve D2 + CME, and its safety and feasibility over conventional method are confirmed with lower intraoperative blood loss and more harvested LNs.
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Kang SH, Cho YS, Min SH, Park YS, Ahn SH, Park DJ, Kim HH. Intracorporeal Esophagojejunostomy Using a Circular or a Linear Stapler in Totally Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy: a Propensity-Matched Analysis. J Gastric Cancer 2019; 19:193-201. [PMID: 31245164 PMCID: PMC6589429 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2019.19.e17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2018] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Purpose There is no consensus on the optimal method for intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy (EJ) in laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG). This study aims to compare 2 established methods of EJ anastomosis in LTG. Materials and Methods A total of 314 patients diagnosed with gastric cancer that underwent LTG in the period from January 2013 to October 2016 were enrolled in the study. In 254 patients, the circular stapler with purse-string "Lap-Jack" method was used, and in the other 60 patients the linear stapling method was used for EJ anastomosis. After propensity score matching, 58 were matched 1:1, and retrospective data for patient characteristics, surgical outcome, and post-operative complications was reviewed. Results The 2 groups showed no significant difference in age, body mass index, or other clinicopathological characteristics. After propensity score matching analysis, the linear group had shorter operating time than the circular group (200.3±62.0 vs. 244.0±65.5, P≤0.001). Early postoperative complications in the circular and linear groups occurred in 12 (20.7%) and 15 (25.9%, P=0.660) patients, respectively. EJ leakage occurred in 3 (5.2%) patients from each group, with 1 patient from each group needing intervention of Clavien-Dindo grade III or more. Late complications were observed in 3 (5.1%) patients from the linear group only, including 1 EJ anastomosis stricture, but there was no statistical significance. Conclusions Both circular and linear stapling techniques are feasible and safe in performing intracorporeal EJ anastomosis during LTG. The linear group had shorter operative time, but there was no difference in anastomosis complications.
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- So Hyun Kang
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Wang NY, Tsai CY, Liu YY, Chen IS, Ho KH. Incarcerated Hiatal Hernia with Perforation after Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y Reconstruction: a Case Report. J Gastric Cancer 2019; 19:132-137. [PMID: 30944766 PMCID: PMC6441769 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2019.19.e7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The occurrence of hiatal hernia after total gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction is rare. We report the case of a 76-year-old man who presented with dyspnea, vomiting, and fever around 8 days after total gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction. Abdominal computed tomography revealed a hiatal hernia containing part of the small intestine in the left thoracic cavity. Emergent reduction and repair of the hiatal hernia were performed later. Operative findings revealed that the Roux limb was incarcerated in the left pleural cavity. Esophagojejunostomy leakage, perforation of the small intestine with transient ischemic change, and pyothorax were also found. Thus, feeding jejunostomy, thoracoscopic decortication, and diversion T-tube esophagostomy were performed. Considering that the main cause of hiatal hernia is blunt dissection with division of the phrenoesophageal membrane, approximating the crus with 1 or 2 figure-8 sutures, according to the size of the defect, to prevent the incidence of hiatal hernia after total gastrectomy may be performed.
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- Nai-Yu Wang
- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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Clinical Outcomes of Totally Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy versus Open Total Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer. THE JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY 2019; 22:29-38. [PMID: 35601702 PMCID: PMC9007718 DOI: 10.7602/jmis.2019.22.1.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Kawaguchi Y, Shiraishi K, Akaike H, Ichikawa D. Current status of laparoscopic total gastrectomy. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2019; 3:14-23. [PMID: 30697606 PMCID: PMC6345655 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2018] [Revised: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In this article, the current state of laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) was reviewed, focusing on lymph node dissection and reconstruction. Lymph node dissection in LTG is technically similar to that in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for early gastric cancer; however, LTG for advanced gastric cancer requires extended lymph node dissections including splenic hilar lymph nodes. Although a recent randomized controlled trial clearly indicated no survival benefit in prophylactic splenectomy for lymph node dissection at the splenic hilum, some patients may receive prognostic benefit from adequate splenic hilar lymph node dissection. Considering reconstruction, there are two major esophagojejunostomy (EJS) techniques, using a circular stapler (CS) or using a linear stapler (LS). A few studies have shown that the LS method has fewer complications; however, almost all studies have reported that morbidity (such as anastomotic leakage and stricture) is not significantly different for the two methods. As for CS, we grouped various studies addressing complications in LTG into categories according to the insertion procedure of the anvil and the insertion site in the abdominal wall for the CS. We compared the rate of complications, particularly for leakage and stricture. The rate of anastomotic leakage and stricture was the lowest when inserting the CS from the upper left abdomen and was significantly the highest when inserting the CS from the midline umbilical. Scrupulous attention to EJS techniques is required by surgeons with a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each anastomotic device and approach.
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- Yoshihiko Kawaguchi
- First Department of SurgeryFaculty of MedicineUniversity of YamanashiChuoYamanashiJapan
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- First Department of SurgeryFaculty of MedicineUniversity of YamanashiChuoYamanashiJapan
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- First Department of SurgeryFaculty of MedicineUniversity of YamanashiChuoYamanashiJapan
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- First Department of SurgeryFaculty of MedicineUniversity of YamanashiChuoYamanashiJapan
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Validation of the vulnerable crotch on a side-to-side anastomosis: Observation of the burst process. Eur Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10353-018-0561-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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