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Ma Y, Wang X, Luo Y, Song S, Liang H, Yue Y, Li W. Symptom Cluster Assessment Tools for Gastric Cancer Care in China: A Comprehensive Review. Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e944414. [PMID: 39219113 PMCID: PMC11378685 DOI: 10.12659/msm.944414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Gastric cancer is a common malignant tumor, and its incidence rate ranks first among malignant tumors of the digestive tract, seriously endangering human physical and mental health. Changes in the physiological state of gastric cancer patients can bring about many physical and psychological symptoms and have a serious impact on their quality of life. Symptom clusters are 2 or more concurrently occurring and interrelated symptoms, with the core symptoms within the cluster remaining stable over time and the symptoms in the cluster being independent of each other. The prerequisite for solving this problem is to screen out appropriate symptom assessment tools according to the clinical situation. The aim of this study was to provide a reference for the development of assessment tools suitable for symptom clusters of gastric cancer patients in China, and to provide evidence for the subsequent optimization of symptom management and some clinical decisions. The contents, application, advantages, and disadvantages of symptom cluster assessment tools for gastric cancer patients in China and abroad were reviewed, and the basic situation and contents of each assessment tool were compared. In China, most of the assessment tools used in domestic gastric cancer research institutes were imported from foreign scales, with a long time span and low specificity for symptoms in various stages of disease development at present. Scholars should be encouraged to develop time-specific assessment tools for the disease characteristics of gastric cancer patients in China, and actively explore the pathogenesis and influencing factors of symptom clusters in this population.
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- Yuexuan Ma
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sichuan University - University of Oxford Huaxi Joint Centre for Gastrointestinal Cancer, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Interventional Radiology Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Interventional Radiology Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Kanda M, Tanaka C, Misawa K, Mochizuki Y, Watanabe T, Sueoka S, Ishiyama A, Yamada T, Oshima T, Hattori M, Koike S, Ishigure K, Teramoto H, Murotani K, Kodera Y. A multi-institutional prospective observational study to compare postoperative quality of life of patients who undergo total or proximal gastrectomy for early gastric cancer (CCOG1602). World J Surg 2024; 48:681-691. [PMID: 38340062 DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Proximal gastrectomy (PG) has become an increasingly preferred procedure for treating early cancer in the upper third of the stomach. However, advantages of PG in postoperative quality of life (QOL) over total gastrectomy (TG) has not fully proven. METHODS We conducted a multi-institutional prospective observational study (CCOG1602) of patients who undergo TG or PG for cStage I gastric cancer. We used the PGSAS-37 and EORTC-QLQ-C30 to evaluate the changes in body weight and QOL over a 3-year postoperative period. The primary endpoint was the weight loss rate 3 years after surgery. RESULTS We enrolled 109 patients from 18 institutions and selected 65 and 19 patients for inclusion in the TG and PG groups, respectively. Mean postoperative weight loss rates were 16.0% and 11.7% for the TG and PG groups, respectively (p = 0.056, Cohen's d 0.656) during postoperative year 1% and 15.0% and 10.8% for TG and PG (p = 0.068, Cohen's d 0.543), respectively, during postoperative year 3, indicating that the PG group achieved a better trend with a moderate effect size. According to the PGSAS-37, the PG group experienced a better trend in the indigestion subscale (p < 0.001, Cohen's d -1.085) and total symptom score (p = 0.050, Cohen's d -0.59) during postoperative year 3 compared with the TG group. In contrast, the EORTC-QLQ-C30 detected no difference between the groups at any time point during 3-year postoperative period. CONCLUSIONS This prospective study demonstrates that PG tended to be more favorable compared with TG with respect to postoperative weight loss and QOL, particularly regarding indigestion.
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- Mitsuro Kanda
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gifu Prefectural Tajimi Hospital, Tajimi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Ichinomiya Municipal Hospital, Ichinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Atsumi Hospital, Tahara, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yokkaichi Municipal Hospital, Yokkaichi, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Biostatistics Center, Kurume University, Kurume, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Kinami S, Kaida D, Okamoto K, Fujimura T, Iida Y, Inaki N, Takamura H. Long‑term survival prognosis of function‑preserving curative gastrectomy for early gastric cancer. Oncol Lett 2024; 27:115. [PMID: 38304174 PMCID: PMC10831417 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2024.14248] [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] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Segmental gastrectomy, mini-distal gastrectomy and local resection of the stomach are function-preserving curative gastrectomies (FPGs), which are used to treat gastric cancer in specialized centers. These surgical options are less invasive and can alleviate postgastrectomy symptoms more than standard gastrectomy; however, their association with prognosis remains to be fully elucidated. The present study aimed to compare the survival prognosis of patients diagnosed as node-negative by sentinel node biopsy (SNB) treated via FPG with reduced lymph node dissection with that of patients who underwent guideline gastrectomy (GL). This retrospective study was conducted between April 1999 and March 2016. The inclusion criteria were a diagnosis of gastric cancer type 0, of ≤5 cm, located in L or M areas, and pT1N0. Patients who underwent distal gastrectomy and pylorus-preserving gastrectomy were included as controls in the GL group. Among the 146 and 300 patients in the FPG and GL groups, respectively, only 1 patient in the GL group experienced recurrence. The overall survival (OS) of the FPG group was 96.6% at 5 years and 92.5% at 10 years, which was significantly higher than that of the GL group (P<0.05). In addition, the cumulative incidence of non-cancer-related deaths, especially pulmonary diseases, was lower in the FPG group than that in the GL group (P<0.05). Notably, the OS and non-cancer death rate in the FPG group remained significantly better after propensity score-matching analysis. In conclusion, for early gastric cancer located in M or L areas, patients treated via FPG guided by SNB have a better prognosis and fewer deaths caused by respiratory disease than those treated via GL. The present clinical trial was registered under the following trial registration numbers: UMIN000010154 (2013/3/4), UMIN000023828 (2016/8/29), jRCTs041180006 (2018/10/9).
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- Shinichi Kinami
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University, Kahoku, Ishikawa 920-0293, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University, Kahoku, Ishikawa 920-0293, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University, Kahoku, Ishikawa 920-0293, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toyama City Hospital, Toyama, Toyama 939-8511, Japan
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- Department of Mathematics, Division of General Education, Kanazawa Medical University, Kahoku, Ishikawa 920-0293, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University, Kahoku, Ishikawa 920-0293, Japan
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Saeki Y, Tanabe K, Ota H, Chikuie E, Takemoto Y, Karakuchi N, Miura O, Toyama E, Ohdan H. Intraoesophageal pressure in patients receiving proximal gastrectomy with hinged double flap method for gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:712-719. [PMID: 38333281 PMCID: PMC10849429 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001625] [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] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Background Objective functional assessment of esophagogastric anastomosis in patients who underwent proximal gastrectomy with the hinged double flap method for gastric cancer has not been well investigated. This study aimed to perform a functional analysis of reconstruction using high-resolution impedance manometry (HRIM). Materials and methods The authors enroled 25 patients who underwent proximal gastrectomy for gastric cancer between May 2015 and April 2020 and subsequently underwent HRIM postoperatively. Eligible questionnaires [Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale-37 (PGSAS-37)] were retrieved from 16 patients. The association between HRIM data and PGSAS-37 was analyzed. Results The amplitudes of distal oesophageal peristaltic waves, contractile front velocity, and distal latency assessed by HRIM were almost normal after surgery. Most patient's lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) resting pressure created by the hinged double flap was within normal limits. Conversely, LES residual pressure values during swallowing-induced relaxation were abnormally high in most patients, and the lower the values, the more severe the reflux and diarrhoea symptoms (P=0.038, P=0.041, respectively). In addition, even when the integrated relaxation pressure (IRP) was normal, lower values corresponded to more severe reflux symptoms (P=0.020). The required LES pressure may be higher after proximal gastrectomy because of the relatively higher intragastric pressure due to the reduced volume of the remnant stomach. This also suggests that swallowing-induced relaxation of the LES was considered a trigger for oesophageal reflux in post-proximal gastrectomy patients. Conclusion LES residual pressure and IRP values in HRIM correlated with reflux symptoms in patients after proximal gastrectomy.
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- Yoshihiro Saeki
- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical & Health Science
- Division of Endoscopic Surgery, Hofu Institute of Gastroenterology, Hiroshima University Hospital
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- Department of Perioperative and Critical Care Management, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi Minami-ku Hiroshima
- Division of Endoscopic Surgery, Hofu Institute of Gastroenterology, Hiroshima University Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical & Health Science
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical & Health Science
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical & Health Science
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical & Health Science
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Hofu Institute of Gastroenterology, 14-33 Ekiminami-machi, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Hofu Institute of Gastroenterology, 14-33 Ekiminami-machi, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical & Health Science
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Chen J, Wang F, Gao S, Yang Y, Zhao Z, Shi J, Wang L, Ren J. Surgical outcomes of laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy for upper-third gastric cancer: esophagogastrostomy, gastric tube reconstruction, and double-tract reconstruction. BMC Surg 2023; 23:309. [PMID: 37828530 PMCID: PMC10571476 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02219-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is no consensus on the optimal reconstruction technique after proximal gastrectomy. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively compare the surgical outcomes among esophagogastrostomy (EG) anastomosis, gastric tube (GT) reconstruction and double-tract (DT) reconstruction in patients who underwent laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy (LPG) to clarify the superior reconstruction method. METHODS This study enrolled 164 patients who underwent LPG at the Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital in Jiangsu between January 2017 to January 2022 (EG: 51 patients; GT: 77 patients; DT: 36 patients). We compared the clinical and pathological characteristics, surgical features, postoperative complications, nutritional status, and quality of life (QOL) among the above three groups. RESULTS Mean operative time was longer with the DT group than the remaining two groups (p = 0.001). With regard to postoperative complications, considerable differences in the postoperative reflux symptoms (p = 0.042) and reflux esophagitis (p = 0.040) among the three groups were found. For the nutritional status, total protein, hemoglobin and albumin reduction rates in the GT group were significantly higher than the other two groups at 12 months postoperatively. In the PGSAS-45, three assessment items were better in the DT group significantly compared with the esophageal reflux subscale (p = 0.047, Cohen's d = 0.44), dissatisfaction at the meal (p = 0.009, Cohen's d = 0.58), and dissatisfaction for daily life subscale (p = 0.012, Cohen's d = 0.56). CONCLUSIONS DT after LPG is a valuable reconstruction technique with satisfactory surgical outcomes, especially regarding reduced reflux symptoms, improving the postoperative nutritional status and QOL.
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Grants
- YZ2020159 The Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China
- YZ2020159 The Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China
- YZ2020159 The Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China
- YZ2020159 The Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China
- YZ2020159 The Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China
- YZ2020159 The Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China
- YZ2020159 The Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China
- YZ2020159 The Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, China
- YZ2023086 Social development project of Yangzhou, Yangzhou, China
- YZ2023086 Social development project of Yangzhou, Yangzhou, China
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- Jianhua Chen
- Department of Clinical Medical College, The Yangzhou School of Clinical Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medical College, The Yangzhou School of Clinical Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medical College, The Yangzhou School of Clinical Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical School, Yangzhou University, 98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical School, Yangzhou University, 98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical School, Yangzhou University, 98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical School, Yangzhou University, 98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
- Yangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Department of General Surgery, General Surgery Institute of Yangzhou, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical School, Yangzhou University, 98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China.
- Yangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Transformation of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China.
- Department of General Surgery, General Surgery Institute of Yangzhou, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China.
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Yamashita H, Toyota K, Kunisaki C, Seshimo A, Etoh T, Ogawa R, Baba H, Demura K, Kaida S, Oshio A, Nakada K. Current status of gastrectomy and reconstruction types for patients with proximal gastric cancer in Japan. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:4344-4351. [PMID: 36464591 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2022.11.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical procedures for proximal gastric cancer remain a highly debated topic. Total gastrectomy (TG) is widely accepted as a standard radical surgery. However, subtotal esophagectomy, proximal gastrectomy (PG) or even subtotal gastrectomy, when a small upper portion of the stomach can technically be preserved, are alternatives in current clinical practice. METHODS Using a cohort of the PGSAS NEXT trial, consisting of 1909 patients responding to a questionnaire sent to 70 institutions between July 2018 and December 2019, gastrectomy type, reconstruction method, and furthermore the remnant stomach size and the anti-reflux procedures for PG were evaluated. RESULTS TG was the procedure most commonly performed (63.0%), followed by PG (33.4%). Roux-en-Y was preferentially employed following TG irrespective of esophageal tumor invasion, while jejunal pouch was adopted in 8.5% of cases with an abdominal esophageal stump. Esophagogastrostomy was most commonly selected after PG, followed by the double-tract method. The former was preferentially employed for larger remnant stomachs (≧3/4), while being used slightly less often for tumors with as compared to those without esophageal invasion in cases with a remnant stomach 2/3 the size of the original stomach. Application of the double-tract method gradually increased as the remnant stomach size decreased. Anti-reflux procedures following esophagogastrostomy varied markedly. CONCLUSIONS TG is the mainstream and PG remains an alternative in current Japanese clinical practice for proximal gastric cancer. Remnant stomach size and esophageal stump location appear to influence the choice of reconstruction method following PG.
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- Hiroharu Yamashita
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 1-6 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8309, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Hiroshima Memorial Hospital, 1-4-3, Honkawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Center, Yokohama City University, 4-57 Urafune-cho, Minami-ku, Yokohama, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasamamachi, Yufu City, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Banchi Kawasumi cho, Mizuho, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjyo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Japan Community Health Care Organization Osaka Hospital, 4-2-78 Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Tsukinowa-cho, Seta, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
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- Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University, 1-24-1 Toyama, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8, Nishi-shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Jeon CH, Park KB, Kim S, Seo HS, Song KY, Lee HH. Predictive model for long-term weight recovery after gastrectomy for gastric cancer: an introduction to a web calculator. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:580. [PMID: 37353748 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11050-7] [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: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Weight changes after gastrectomy affect not only quality of life but also prognosis and survival. However, it remains challenging to predict the weight changes of individual patients. Using clinicopathological variables, we built a user-friendly tool to predict weight change after curative gastrectomy for gastric cancer. METHODS The clinical data of 984 patients who underwent curative gastrectomy between 2009 and 2013 were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify variables predictive of postoperative weight change. A nomogram was developed and verified via bootstrap resampling. RESULTS Age, sex, performance status, body mass index, extent of resection, pathological stage, and postoperative weight change significantly influenced postoperative weight recovery. Postoperative levels of hemoglobin, albumin, ferritin and total iron-binding capacity were significant covariates. The nomogram performed well (concordance index = 0.637); calibration curves indicated appropriate levels of agreement. We developed an online weight prediction calculator based on the nomogram ( http://gc-weightchange.com/en/front/ ). CONCLUSIONS The novel, Web-calculator based on the predictive model allows surgeons to explore patient weight patterns quickly. The model identifies patients at high risk for weight loss after gastrectomy; such patients require multidisciplinary medical support.
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- Chul-Hyo Jeon
- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 271, Cheonbo-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, 11765, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 93, Jungbu-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16247, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-Daero, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-Daero, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-Daero, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-Daero, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea.
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Nakada K, Kimura A, Yoshida K, Futawatari N, Misawa K, Aridome K, Fujiwara Y, Tanabe K, Kawakubo H, Oshio A, Kodera Y. Effect of Four Main Gastrectomy Procedures for Proximal Gastric Cancer on Patient Quality of Life: A Nationwide Multi-Institutional Study. J Gastric Cancer 2023; 23:275-288. [PMID: 37129152 PMCID: PMC10154134 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2023.23.e14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to examine the effects of 4 main types of gastrectomy for proximal gastric cancer on postoperative symptoms, living status, and quality of life (QOL) using the Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale-45 (PGSAS-45). MATERIALS AND METHODS We surveyed 1,685 patients with upper one-third gastric cancer who underwent total gastrectomy (TG; n=1,020), proximal gastrectomy (PG; n=518), TG with jejunal pouch reconstruction (TGJP; n=93), or small remnant distal gastrectomy (SRDG; n=54). The 19 main outcome measures (MOMs) of the PGSAS-45 were compared using the analysis of means (ANOM), and the general QOL score was calculated for each gastrectomy type. RESULTS Patients who underwent TG experienced the lowest postoperative QOL. ANOM showed that 10 MOMs were worse in patients with TG. Four MOMs improved in patients with PG, while 1 worsened. One MOM was improved in patients with TGJP versus 8 MOMs in patients with SRDG. The general QOL scores were as follows: SRDG (+39 points), TGJP (+6 points), PG (+3 points), and TG (-1 point). CONCLUSIONS The TG group experienced the greatest decline in postoperative QOL. SRDG and PG, which preserve part of the stomach without compromising curability, and TGJP, which is used when TG is required, enhance the postoperative QOL of patients with proximal gastric cancer. When selecting the optimal gastrectomy method, it is essential to understand the characteristics of each and actively incorporate guidance to improve postoperative QOL.
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- Koji Nakada
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of Gastroenterological Surgery, Clinical Oncology Center, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Sendai Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Optimal Procedures for Double Tract Reconstruction After Proximal Gastrectomy Assessed by Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale-45. J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 26:1817-1829. [PMID: 35524078 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-022-05328-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although double tract reconstruction after proximal gastrectomy (PGDT) is commonly performed for proximal gastric or esophagogastric junction cancer, the impact of the procedure on postoperative quality of life (QOL) has not been clarified. We aimed to clarify the optimal PGDT procedure in terms of postoperative QOL. METHODS Postoperative QOL was analyzed in 172 patients who underwent PGDT for proximal gastric cancer and were enrolled in the PGSAS-NEXT study, a multicenter cross-sectional study in Japan (UMIN000032221), in relation to the remnant stomach size, length of interposed jejunum between the esophagojejunostomy (E-J) and jejunogastrostomy (J-G), and size of the J-G. RESULTS The remnant stomach size was approximately one-third in 13, half in 97, and two-thirds in 60 patients. Dissatisfaction scores for symptoms, diet, work, and daily life subscales were lower in patients with a larger stomach (p < 0.05). These patients also scored better in terms of weight loss (- 13.5%, - 14.0%, and - 11.2%, respectively) and amount of food ingested per meal (52%, 62%, and 66%). The length of the interposed jejunum was ≤ 10 cm in 62 and ≥ 11 cm in 97 patients. Weight loss (- 11.3% and - 13.8%) and dissatisfaction scores were better in the ≤ 10 cm group (p < 0.05). J-G size was ≤ 5 cm in 27 and ≥ 6 cm in 135 patients. The amount of food ingested (56%, 64%) and dissatisfaction scores were better in the > 6 cm group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Larger remnant stomach, shorter length of interposed jejunum, and longer J-G might contribute to better postoperative QOL after PGDT.
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Fujisaki M, Nomura T, Yamashita H, Uenosono Y, Fukunaga T, Otsuji E, Takahashi M, Matsumoto H, Oshio A, Nakada K. Impact of Tumor Location on the Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Total or Proximal Gastrectomy. J Gastric Cancer 2022; 22:235-247. [PMID: 35938369 PMCID: PMC9359888 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2022.22.e23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose Most studies have investigated the differences in postgastrectomy quality of life (QOL) based on the surgical procedure or reconstruction method adopted; only a few studies have compared QOL based on tumor location. This large-scale study aims to investigate the differences in QOL between patients with esophagogastric junction cancer (EGJC) and those with upper third gastric cancer (UGC) undergoing the same gastrectomy procedure to evaluate the impact of tumor location on postoperative QOL. Methods The Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale-45 (PGSAS-45) questionnaire was distributed in 70 institutions to 2,364 patients who underwent gastrectomy for EGJC or UGC. A total of 1,909 patients were eligible for the study, and 1,744 patients who underwent total gastrectomy (TG) or proximal gastrectomy (PG) were selected for the final analysis. These patients were divided into EGJC and UGC groups; thereafter, the PGSAS-45 main outcome measures (MOMs) were compared between the two groups for each type of gastrectomy. Results Among the post-TG patients, only one MOM was significantly better in the UGC group than in the EGJC group. Conversely, among the post-PG patients, postoperative QOL was significantly better in 6 out of 19 MOMs in the UGC group than in the EGJC group. Conclusions Tumor location had a minimal effect on the postoperative QOL of post-TG patients, whereas among post-PG patients, there were definite differences in postoperative QOL between the two groups. It seems reasonable to conservatively estimate the benefits of PG in patients with EGJC compared to those in patients with UGC.
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Affiliation(s)
- Muneharu Fujisaki
- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Imamura General Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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