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Keating E, Bennett G, Murray MA, Ryan S, Aird J, O'Connor DB, O'Toole D, Lahiff C. Rectal neuroendocrine tumours and the role of emerging endoscopic techniques. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15:368-375. [PMID: 37274556 PMCID: PMC10236980 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i5.368] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Rectal neuroendocrine tumours represent a rare colorectal tumour with a 10 fold increased prevalence due to incidental detection in the era of colorectal screening. Patient outcomes with early diagnosis are excellent. However endoscopic recognition of this lesion is variable and misdiagnosis can result in suboptimal endoscopic resection with subsequent uncertainty in relation to optimal long-term management. Endoscopic techniques have shown particular utility in managing this under-recognized neuroendocrine tumour.
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- Eoin Keating
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
- National Lung Transplant Unit, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland
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- Department of Pathology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
- Department of Pathology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin 24, Ireland
- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Gastroenterology, St. James Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Takamatsu M, Yamamoto N, Kawachi H, Nakano K, Saito S, Fukunaga Y, Takeuchi K. Prediction of lymph node metastasis in early colorectal cancer based on histologic images by artificial intelligence. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2963. [PMID: 35194184 PMCID: PMC8863850 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07038-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Risk evaluation of lymph node metastasis (LNM) for endoscopically resected submucosal invasive (T1) colorectal cancers (CRC) is critical for determining therapeutic strategies, but interobserver variability for histologic evaluation remains a major problem. To address this issue, we developed a machine-learning model for predicting LNM of T1 CRC without histologic assessment. A total of 783 consecutive T1 CRC cases were randomly split into 548 training and 235 validation cases. First, we trained convolutional neural networks (CNN) to extract cancer tile images from whole-slide images, then re-labeled these cancer tiles with LNM status for re-training. Statistical parameters of the tile images based on the probability of primary endpoints were assembled to predict LNM in cases with a random forest algorithm, and defined its predictive value as random forest score. We evaluated the performance of case-based prediction models for both training and validation datasets with area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC). The accuracy for classifying cancer tiles was 0.980. Among cancer tiles, the accuracy for classifying tiles that were LNM-positive or LNM-negative was 0.740. The AUCs of the prediction models in the training and validation sets were 0.971 and 0.760, respectively. CNN judged the LNM probability by considering histologic tumor grade.
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- Manabu Takamatsu
- Division of Pathology, Cancer Institute, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31, Ariake, Ko-to-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan. .,Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of Pathology, Cancer Institute, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31, Ariake, Ko-to-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan.,Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Pathology, Cancer Institute, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31, Ariake, Ko-to-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan.,Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Pathology, Cancer Institute, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31, Ariake, Ko-to-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan.,Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Pathology, Cancer Institute, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31, Ariake, Ko-to-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan.,Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.,Pathology Project for Molecular Targets, Cancer Institute, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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BACKGROUND Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection is typically performed by specialized knife, such as a dual knife. However, it is not covered by Taiwan's National Health Insurance. In the literature review, using a traditional snare tip for endoscopic submucosal dissection has been reported for stomach lesions only. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection using a snare tip. DESIGN We retrospectively reviewed the clinical using of a snare tip compared with a dual knife for colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection. Postoperative short- and long-term outcomes were investigated after the procedure. SETTINGS This study was conducted at a single tertiary care institution. PATIENTS Patients who could not afford the expense of a specialized knife were included. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Dissection time, dissection speed, and perioperative complications were used for short-term outcome measurement. Recurrence-free rate was used for long-term outcome measurement. RESULTS Twenty-one lesions were in the snare tip group and 57 lesions in the dual knife group. The outcomes, including rate of en bloc resection, complication, local recurrence, and recurrence-free interval, between the 2 groups were similar. The mean resected specimen diameter in the dual knife group is larger than the snare tip group (p = 0.041). The dissection time of the snare tip group was shorter than the dual knife group (p = 0.025). However, the dissection speed was significantly slower in the snare tip group than in the dual knife group (p = 0.008). LIMITATIONS This study was a retrospective and single doctor chart review in nature with a limited patient number. CONCLUSIONS The snare tip is an alternative tool for colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection in a selected population without the support of specialized knives, such as the dual knife. Although the dissection speed is slower using a snare tip, it is still a recommended technique for developing country or low-income patients.
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Feasibility and learning curve of unsupervised colorectal endoscopic submucosal hydrodissection at a Western Center. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 32:804-812. [PMID: 32175984 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (CR-ESD) is an evolving technique in Western countries. We aimed to determine the results of the untutored implementation of endoscopic submucosal hydrodissection for the treatment of complex colorectal polyps and establish the learning curve for this technique. METHODS This study included data from 80 consecutive CR-ESDs performed by a single unsupervised western therapeutic endoscopist. To assess the learning curve, procedures were divided into four groups of 20 each. RESULTS En bloc resection was achieved in 55, 75, 75 and 95% cases in the consecutive time periods (period 1 vs. 4, P = 0.003). Curative resection was achieved in 55, 75, 70 and 95%, respectively (P = 0.037). Overall, series results demonstrated R0 resection in 75% of cases, with 23.7% requiring conversion to endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection, and 1.25% incomplete resections. Complications included perforations (7.5%) and bleeding (3.7%). Multivariate analysis revealed factors more likely to result in association with non en bloc vs. En bloc resection, where polyp size ≥35 mm [70 vs. 23.4%; odds ratio (OR) 13.2 (1.7-100.9); P = 0. 013], severe fibrosis [40 vs. 11.7%; OR 10.2 (1.2-86.3); P = 0.033] and where carbon dioxide for insufflation was not used [65 vs. 30%; OR 0.09 (0.01-0.53); P = 0.008]. CONCLUSION CR-ESD by hydrodissection has good safety and efficacy profile and offers well tolerated and effective treatment for complex polyps. As such, this technique may be useful in the West, in centers, where previous gastric ESD is not frequent or Japanese mentoring is not possible.
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Dickinson KJ, Dunkin BJ, Nguyen-Lee JJ, Ali AB, Zajac S. Task Deconstruction of Colonic Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (cESD): An Expert Consensus. World J Surg 2020; 44:2401-2408. [PMID: 32133568 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05454-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Slow adoption of colonic ESD (cESD) in the US is multifactorial due to: lack of clinical training construct (e.g., gastric ESD in Japan), complication risks, and technical difficulty. More than 28,000 patients/year undergo colonic resection for benign lesions that could be managed effectively with cESD. Selected patients could avoid surgery if procedural adoption of cESD increased due to more accessible training. Current US cESD training is scarce, and existing programs are piecemeal. There is a need to develop an effective national training program for practicing endoscopists. A prerequisite to training development is a comprehensive task list delineating procedural steps. The aim of this work was to describe an evidence-based method of deconstructing cESD into the essential steps to provide a task list to guide teaching and assessment. METHODS Subject-matter experts (SMEs) performed a literature review to create an initial procedural step list. Eleven clinical cESD SMEs and four educational SMEs formed a 'cESD Working Group' to develop consensus regarding steps. Through a two-stage modified Delphi process, a consensus on a comprehensive standard cESD deconstructed task list was reached. The aim was to standardize cESD teaching to efficiently bring a novice to safe performance. RESULTS A literature review identified eight initial cESD steps. First-round Delphi consensus was gained on seven steps. Semi-structured focus group discussions resulted in consensus on a modified version of 7 of the initial steps, with addition of two steps. Consensus on procedural actions needed to perform each step was achieved after the hands-on laboratory. The final result was a ten-step deconstructed task list for standard cESD. CONCLUSION The development of a standardized cESD procedural task list provides a foundation to safely and efficiently teach cESD to practicing endoscopists. This list can be used to develop a training pathway to increase procedural adoption. Selected patients currently undergoing colonic resections could benefit from increased adoption of cESD.
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- Karen J Dickinson
- Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE), 6670 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. .,Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, USA.
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- Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE), 6670 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.,Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, USA
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- Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE), 6670 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.,Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, USA
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- Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE), 6670 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.,Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, USA
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- Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIE), 6670 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.,Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, USA
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Takamatsu M, Yamamoto N, Kawachi H, Chino A, Saito S, Ueno M, Ishikawa Y, Takazawa Y, Takeuchi K. Prediction of early colorectal cancer metastasis by machine learning using digital slide images. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2019; 178:155-161. [PMID: 31416544 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2019.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Prediction of lymph node metastasis (LNM) for early colorectal cancer (CRC) is critical for determining treatment strategies after endoscopic resection. Some histologic parameters for predicting LNM have been established, but evaluator error and inter-observer disagreement are unsolved issues. Here we describe an LNM prediction algorithm for submucosal invasive (T1) CRC based on machine learning. METHODS We conducted a retrospective single-institution study of 397 T1 CRCs. Several morphologic parameters were extracted from whole slide images of cytokeratin immunohistochemistry using Image J. A random forest algorithm for a training dataset (n = 277) was executed and used to predict LNM for the test dataset (n = 120). The results were compared with conventional histologic evaluation of hematoxylin-eosin staining. RESULTS Machine learning showed better LNM predictive ability than the conventional method on some datasets. Cross validation revealed no significant difference between the methods. Machine learning resulted in fewer false-negative cases than the conventional method. CONCLUSIONS Machine learning on whole slide images is a potential alternative for determining treatment strategies for T1 CRC.
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- Manabu Takamatsu
- Division of Pathology, The Cancer Institute; Department of Pathology, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of Pathology, The Cancer Institute; Department of Pathology, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Pathology, The Cancer Institute; Department of Pathology, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Pathology, The Cancer Institute; Department of Pathology, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Pathology, The Cancer Institute; Department of Pathology, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Pathology, The Cancer Institute; Department of Pathology, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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Watanabe D, Hayashi H, Kataoka Y, Hashimoto T, Ichimasa K, Miyachi H, Tanaka S, Toyonaga T. Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection for non-ampullary duodenal polyps: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dig Liver Dis 2019; 51:774-781. [PMID: 31014942 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2019.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Revised: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is commonly used to treat early-stage digestive cancer because it results in a higher frequency of en-bloc resection and a lower frequency of local recurrence. However, the efficacy and safety of duodenal ESD remain unclear. Therefore, present study is aimed at evaluating clinical outcomes of duodenal ESD. METHODS To evaluate the efficacy and safety of duodenal ESD, electronic databases (MEDLINE, CENTRAL and EMBASE) were searched by two independent reviewers. The authors were contacted for additional information. A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of duodenal ESD. RESULTS A total of 7 studies (203 patients) were included in the quantitative synthesis analysis. The pooled proportions of the frequencies of en-bloc resection, need for surgical intervention, bleeding, intraoperative perforation and delayed perforation were 87%, 4%, 2%, 15% and 2%, respectively. The quality of evidence regarding on surgical intervention outcomes was rated as moderate, whereas that of en-bloc resection was rated as low because of its marked inconsistency. CONCLUSIONS Duodenal ESD produced acceptable outcomes in terms of the en-bloc R0 resection, but the incidence of procedure-related adverse events is high (PROSPERO register, CRD42017057110).
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- Daisuke Watanabe
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Hospital Care Research Unit/Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center, Japan.
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- Digestive Disease Center, Showa University, Northern Yokohama Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kakogawa Central City Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopic Medicine, Kobe University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopic Medicine, Kobe University Hospital, Japan
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Immunohistochemical evaluation of tumor budding for stratifying T1 colorectal cancer: optimal cut-off value and a novel computer-assisted semiautomatic method. Mod Pathol 2019; 32:675-683. [PMID: 30552417 DOI: 10.1038/s41379-018-0189-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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High-grade tumor budding is an adverse prognostic factor for submucosal invasive (T1) colorectal cancer used to predict the risk for lymph node metastasis in endoscopically resected specimens. Cytokeratin immunohistochemistry is a potential option for evaluating tumor budding. The optimal cut-off value between low- and high-grade budding has not yet been determined, however, and the high inter-observer variability in selecting budding foci remains problematic. We explored the optimal cut-off value for predicting lymph node metastasis using cytokeratin immunohistochemistry, and developed a novel computer-assisted semiautomatic quantification method to reduce inter-observer variability. A retrospective single-institution study of 463 T1 colorectal cancer cases was conducted. Cases were split into derivation and validation datasets. Tumor budding foci were counted manually and semiautomatically using Image J software on cytokeratin immunohistochemistry-stained specimens. We determined the cut-off values and compared inter-observer variability among pathologists between the two methods. Univariate and multivariate analyses of the derivation dataset were performed to select the risk factors for lymph node metastasis. Predictive simulation for the validation dataset was conducted. The optimal cut-off values for the manual and semiautomatic methods were ≥10 and ≥12, respectively. For both methods, multivariate analyses revealed that venous invasion, lymphatic invasion, and high-grade tumor budding were independent risk factors for lymph node metastasis. The semiautomatic method provided significantly better inter-observer agreement. The predictive and observed lymph node metastasis frequencies were highly correlated in the validation dataset.
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Quero G, Saccomandi P, Kwak JM, Dallemagne B, Costamagna G, Marescaux J, Mutter D, Diana M. Modular laser-based endoluminal ablation of the gastrointestinal tract: in vivo dose-effect evaluation and predictive numerical model. Surg Endosc 2018; 33:3200-3208. [PMID: 30456508 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6603-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection allows for "en bloc" removal of early gastrointestinal neoplasms. However, it is technically demanding and time-consuming. Alternatives could rely on energy-based techniques. We aimed to evaluate a predictive numerical model of thermal damage to preoperatively define optimal laser settings allowing for a controlled ablation down to the submucosa, and the ability of confocal endomicroscopy to provide damage information. MATERIALS AND METHODS A Nd:YAG laser was applied onto the gastric mucosa of 21 Wistar rats on 10 spots (total 210). Power settings ranging from 0.5 to 2.5W were applied during 1-12 s, with a consequent energy delivery varying from 0.5 to 30 J. Out of the 210 samples, a total of 1050 hematoxilin-eosin stained slides were obtained. To evaluate thermal injury, the ratio between the damage depth (DD) over the mucosa and the submucosa thickness (T) was calculated. Effective and safe ablation was considered for a DD/T ratio ≤ 1 (only mucosal and submucosal damage). Confocal endomicroscopy was performed before and after ablation. A numerical model, using human physical properties, was developed to predict thermal damage. RESULTS No full-thickness perforations were detected. On histology, the DD/T ratio at 0.5 J was 0.57 ± 0.21, significantly lower when compared to energies ranging from 15 J (a DD/T ratio = 1.2 ± 0.3; p < 0.001) until 30 J (a DD/T ratio = 1.33 ± 0.31; p < 0.001). Safe mucosal and submucosal ablations were achieved applying energy between 4 and 12 J, never impairing the muscularis propria. Confocal endomicroscopy showed a distorted gland architecture. The predicted damage depth demonstrated a significant positive linear correlation with the experimental data (Pearson's r 0.85; 95% CI 0.66-0.94). CONCLUSIONS Low-power settings achieved effective and safe mucosal and submucosal ablation. The numerical model allowed for an accurate prediction of the ablated layers. Confocal endomicroscopy provided real-time thermal damage visualization. Further studies on larger animal models are required.
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- Giuseppe Quero
- IHU-Strasbourg, Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Strasbourg, France
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- IHU-Strasbourg, Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Strasbourg, France.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- IHU-Strasbourg, Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Strasbourg, France.,Department of Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- IRCAD, Research Institute Against Cancer of the Digestive System, 1, Place de l'Hôpital, 67091, Strasbourg, France
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- IHU-Strasbourg, Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Strasbourg, France
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- IHU-Strasbourg, Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Strasbourg, France.,IRCAD, Research Institute Against Cancer of the Digestive System, 1, Place de l'Hôpital, 67091, Strasbourg, France
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- IHU-Strasbourg, Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Strasbourg, France.,IRCAD, Research Institute Against Cancer of the Digestive System, 1, Place de l'Hôpital, 67091, Strasbourg, France.,Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- IHU-Strasbourg, Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, Strasbourg, France. .,IRCAD, Research Institute Against Cancer of the Digestive System, 1, Place de l'Hôpital, 67091, Strasbourg, France. .,Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
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Yamamoto S, Radomski T, Shafazand M. Implementation of mentor-assisted colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection in Sweden; learning curve and clinical outcomes. Scand J Gastroenterol 2018; 53:1146-1152. [PMID: 30270682 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2018.1498912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE It's still challenging to introduce colorectal (CR) ESD in Western countries. We assessed the feasibility of introducing and implementing CR-ESD in Sweden with hiring Japanese expert as a supervisor. METHODS We analyzed 71 consecutive CR-ESD cases performed by two endoscopists who had no (endoscopist A (E-A)) or 20 cases (endoscopist B (E-B)) of experience in ESD. E-A performed rectal lesions while E-B performed lesions in any locations. Factors associated with failure in en bloc resection and in self-accomplishment were analyzed. RESULTS Overall en bloc and R0 resection rates were 80.3% and 70.4%. Adverse event occurred in 7.0% including two perforations, two post-operative hemorrhage and one delayed perforation. Only case with delayed perforation underwent surgical treatment. Total self-accomplishment rate was 50% (10/20) for E-A, and 37.3% (19/51) for E-B. Dividing each performer's cases into three learning phases, self-accomplishment rates increased from 42.9% to 83.3% for E-A, and from 29.4% to 70.6% for E-B, as well as en bloc resection rates from 71.4% to 100% for E-A, and from 52.9% to 94.1% for E-B. Multivariate analysis revealed that location upper than rectum, lesions with formerly taken biopsy and lesions larger than 30mm were significantly associated with en bloc resection failure. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of CR-ESD with hiring Japanese supervisor for certain period was safe for patients and effective for good learning curve.
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- Shunsuke Yamamoto
- a Department of Gastroenterology , Sahlgrenska University Hospital , Östra , Sweden
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- a Department of Gastroenterology , Sahlgrenska University Hospital , Östra , Sweden
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- a Department of Gastroenterology , Sahlgrenska University Hospital , Östra , Sweden
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Luzietti E, Pellino G, Nikolaou S, Qiu S, Mills S, Warren O, Tekkis P, Kontovounisios C. Comparison of guidelines for the management of rectal cancer. BJS Open 2018; 2:433-451. [PMID: 30511044 PMCID: PMC6254003 DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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A comparison between NCCN, ESMO and JSCCR Guidelines is presented, concerning the treatment of rectal cancer, with an analysis and discussion of their discrepancies. Differences indicate areas for research.
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- E Luzietti
- Department of Surgical Sciences Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Parma Parma Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical, Neurological, Metabolic and Ageing Sciences Universtià della Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli' Naples Italy.,Department of Colorectal Surgery Royal Marsden Hospital London UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery Royal Marsden Hospital London UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Imperial College London London UK.,Department of Colorectal Surgery Chelsea and Westminster Hospital London UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery Chelsea and Westminster Hospital London UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery Chelsea and Westminster Hospital London UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery Royal Marsden Hospital London UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer Imperial College London London UK.,Department of Colorectal Surgery Chelsea and Westminster Hospital London UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Imperial College London London UK.,Department of Colorectal Surgery Chelsea and Westminster Hospital London UK
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Using Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection as a Routine Component of the Standard Treatment Strategy for Large and Complex Colorectal Lesions in a Western Tertiary Referral Unit. Dis Colon Rectum 2018; 61:743-750. [PMID: 29722731 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection results in high rates of en bloc resection, few recurrences, and accurate diagnosis, and it is useful in lesions with significant fibrosis. However, endoscopic submucosal dissection has not been widely adopted by Western endoscopists and the published experience from Western centers is very limited. OBJECTIVES This study aims to report the outcomes from a UK tertiary center using colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection as part of a standard lesion specific treatment approach. DESIGN This was a retrospective study. SETTING The study was conducted in a tertiary referral unit for interventional endoscopy in the United Kingdom. PATIENTS A total of 116 colorectal lesions were resected using endoscopic submucosal dissection or hybrid endoscopic submucosal dissection in 107 patients. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Outcomes included complications, recurrence, requirement for surgery, en bloc and R0 resection. RESULTS One hundred sixteen lesions (mean size 58.8mm) were resected using endoscopic submucosal dissection (n = 58) and hybrid endoscopic submucosal dissection (n = 58). Eighty-two (70.7%) had failed attempts at resection (n = 58) or extensive sampling before referral. Twelve contained invasive adenocarcinoma; endoscopic resection was curative in 6. Only 2 of 6 patients with noncurative endoscopic resection agreed to surgery, and none had lymph node metastases. Six of 7 perforations were successfully treated with endoscopic clips. Where endoscopic submucosal dissection was used alone, en bloc resection was achieved in 93% and R0 resection was achieved in 91%. Two patients experienced recurrence; both were managed with endoscopic resection. LIMITATIONS This was a retrospective study. Procedures were planned as endoscopic submucosal dissection, but some may have been converted to hybrid endoscopic submucosal dissection and not recorded. CONCLUSION Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection can be used in a Western center as part of a standard lesion-specific approach to deliver effective organ-conserving treatment to patients with large challenging lesions. Lesion assessment in Western practice should be improved to reduce the incidence of prior heavy manipulation and to guide appropriate referral. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A601.
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Combining eastern and western practices for safe and effective endoscopic resection of large complex colorectal lesions. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018; 30:506-513. [PMID: 29406437 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps is well established. However, significant differences in technique exist between eastern and western interventional endoscopists. We report the results of endoscopic resection of large complex colorectal lesions from a specialist unit that combines eastern and western techniques for assessment and resection. PATIENTS AND METHODS Endoscopic resections of colorectal lesions of at least 2 cm were included. Lesions were assessed using magnification chromoendoscopy supplemented by colonoscopic ultrasound in selected cases. A lesion-specific approach to resection with endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) was used. Surveillance endoscopy was performed at 3 (SC1) and 12 (SC2) months. RESULTS Four hundred and sixty-six large (≥20 mm) colorectal lesions (mean size 54.8 mm) were resected. Three hundread and fifty-six were resected using endoscopic mucosal resection and 110 by ESD or hybrid ESD. Fifty-one percent of lesions had been subjected to previous failed attempts at resection or heavy manipulation (≥6 biopsies). Nevertheless, endoscopic resection was deemed successful after an initial attempt in 98%. Recurrence occurred in 15% and could be treated with endoscopic resection in most. Only two patients required surgery for perforation. Nine patients had postprocedure bleeding; only two required endoscopic clips. Ninety-six percent of patients without invasive cancer were free from recurrence and had avoided surgery at last follow-up. CONCLUSION Combining eastern and western practices for assessment and resection results in safe and effective organ-conserving treatment of complex colorectal lesions. Accurate assessment before and after resection using magnification chromoendoscopy and a lesion-specific approach to resection, incorporating ESD where appropriate, are important factors in achieving these results.
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PUPRPOSE Benign polyps that are technically challenging and unsafe to remove via polypectomy are known as complex polyps. Concerns regarding safety and completeness of resection dictate they undergo advanced endoscopic techniques, such as endoscopic mucosal resection or surgery. We provide a comprehensive overview of complex polyps and current treatment options. METHODS A review of the English literature was conducted to identifyarticles describing the management of complex polyps of the colon and rectum. RESULTS Endoscopic mucosal resection is the standard of care for the majority of complex polyps. Only polyps that fail endoscopic mucosal resection or are highly suspicious of invasive cancer but which cannot be removed endoscopically warrant surgery. CONCLUSION Several factors influence the treatment of a complex polyp; therefore, there cannot be a "one-size-fitsall" approach. Treatment should be tailored to the lesion's characteristics, the risk of adverse events, and the resources available to the treating physician.
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Transanal minimally invasive surgery for rectal polyps and selected malignant tumors: caution concerning intermediate-term functional results. Int J Colorectal Dis 2017; 32:1677-1685. [PMID: 28905101 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2893-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) is gaining worldwide popularity as an alternative for the transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) method for the local excision of rectal polyps and selected neoplasms. Data on patient reported outcomes regarding short-term follow-up are scarce; data on functional outcomes for long-term follow-up is non-existent. METHODS We used the fecal incontinence severity index (FISI) to prospectively assess the fecal continence on the intermediate-term follow-up after TAMIS. The primary outcome measure is postoperative fecal continence. Secondary outcome measures are as follows: perioperative and intermediate-term morbidity. RESULTS Forty-two patients (m = 21:f = 21), median age 68.5 (range 34-94) years, were included in the analysis. In four patients (9.5%), postoperative complications occurred. The median follow-up was 36 months (range 24-48). Preoperative mean FISI score was 8.3 points. One year after TAMIS, mean FISI score was 5.4 points (p = 0.501). After 3 years of follow-up, mean FISI score was 10.1 points (p = 0.01). Fecal continence improved in 11 patients (26%). Continence decreased in 20 patients (47.6%) (mean FISI score 15.2 points, [range 3-31]). CONCLUSIONS This study found that the incidence of impaired fecal continence after TAMIS is substantial; however, the clinical significance of this deterioration seems minor. The present data is helpful in acquiring informed consent and emphasizes the need of proper patient information. Functional results seem to be comparable to results after TEMS. Furthermore, we confirmed TAMIS is safe and associated with low morbidity.
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Emmanuel A, Gulati S, Burt M, Hayee B, Haji A. Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: patient selection and special considerations. Clin Exp Gastroenterol 2017; 10:121-131. [PMID: 28761366 PMCID: PMC5516776 DOI: 10.2147/ceg.s120395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) enables en bloc resection of large complex colorectal superficial neoplastic lesions, resulting in very low rates of local recurrence, high-quality pathologic specimens for accurate histopathologic diagnosis and potentially curative treatment of early adenocarcinoma without resorting to major surgical resection. The safety and efficacy of the technique, which was pioneered in the upper gastrointestinal tract, has been established by the consistently impressive outcomes from expert centers in Japan and some other eastern countries. However, ESD is challenging to perform in the colorectum and there is a significant risk of complications, particularly in the early stages of the learning curve. Early studies from western centers raised concerns about the high complication rates, and the impressive results from Japanese centers were not replicated. As a result, many western endoscopists are skeptical about the role of ESD and few centers have incorporated the technique into their practice. Nevertheless, although the distribution of expertise, referral centers and modes of practice may differ in Japan and western countries, ESD has an important role and can be safely and effectively incorporated into western practice. Key to achieving this is meticulous lesion assessment and selection, appropriate referral to centers with the necessary expertise and experience and application of the appropriate technique individualized to the patient. This review discusses the advantages, risks and benefits of ESD to treat colorectal lesions and the importance of preprocedure lesion assessment and in vivo diagnosis and outlines a pragmatic rationale for appropriate lesion selection as well as the patient, technical and institutional factors that should be considered.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrew Emmanuel
- King's Institute of Therapeutic Endoscopy, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- King's Institute of Therapeutic Endoscopy, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- King's Institute of Therapeutic Endoscopy, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- King's Institute of Therapeutic Endoscopy, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- King's Institute of Therapeutic Endoscopy, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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Wang AY, Draganov PV. Training in endoscopic submucosal dissection from a Western perspective. TECHNIQUES IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tgie.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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