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van Bodegraven EA, Balduzzi A, van Ramshorst TME, Malleo G, Vissers FL, van Hilst J, Festen S, Abu Hilal M, Asbun HJ, Michiels N, Koerkamp BG, Busch ORC, Daams F, Luyer MDP, Ramera M, Marchegiani G, Klaase JM, Molenaar IQ, de Pastena M, Lionetto G, Vacca PG, van Santvoort HC, Stommel MWJ, Lips DJ, Coolsen MME, Mieog JSD, Salvia R, van Eijck CHJ, Besselink MG. Prophylactic abdominal drainage after distal pancreatectomy (PANDORINA): an international, multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled, non-inferiority trial. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 9:438-447. [PMID: 38499019 DOI: 10.1016/s2468-1253(24)00037-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Prophylactic passive abdominal drainage is standard practice after distal pancreatectomy. This approach aims to mitigate the consequences of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) but its added value, especially in patients at low risk of POPF, is currently being debated. We aimed to assess the non-inferiority of a no-drain policy in patients after distal pancreatectomy. METHODS In this international, multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled, non-inferiority trial, we recruited patients aged 18 years or older undergoing open or minimally invasive elective distal pancreatectomy for all indications in 12 centres in the Netherlands and Italy. We excluded patients with an American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status of 4-5 or WHO performance status of 3-4, added by amendment following the death of a patient with ASA 4 due to a pre-existing cardiac condition. Patients were randomly assigned (1:1) intraoperatively by permuted blocks (size four to eight) to either no drain or prophylactic passive drain placement, stratified by annual centre volume (<40 or ≥40 distal pancreatectomies) and low risk or high risk of grade B or C POPF. High-risk was defined as a pancreatic duct of more than 3 mm in diameter, a pancreatic thickness at the neck of more than 19 mm, or both, based on the Distal Pancreatectomy Fistula Risk Score. Other patients were considered low-risk. The primary outcome was the rate of major morbidity (Clavien-Dindo score ≥III), and the most relevant secondary outcome was grade B or C POPF, grading per the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery. Outcomes were assessed up to 90 days postoperatively and analysed in the intention-to-treat population and per-protocol population, which only included patients who received the allocated treatment. A prespecified non-inferiority margin of 8% was compared with the upper limit of the two-sided 95% CI (Wald) of unadjusted risk difference to assess non-inferiority. This trial is closed and registered in the Netherlands Trial Registry, NL9116. FINDINGS Between Oct 3, 2020, and April 28, 2023, 376 patients were screened for eligibility and 282 patients were randomly assigned to the no-drain group (n=138; 75 [54%] women and 63 [46%] men) or the drain group (n=144; 73 [51%] women and 71 [49%] men). Seven patients in the no-drain group received a drain intraoperatively; consequently, the per-protocol population included 131 patients in the no-drain group and 144 patients in the drain group. The rate of major morbidity was non-inferior in the no-drain group compared with the drain group in the intention-to-treat analysis (21 [15%] vs 29 [20%]; risk difference -4·9 percentage points [95% CI -13·8 to 4·0]; pnon-inferiority=0·0022) and the per-protocol analysis (21 [16%] vs 29 [20%]; risk difference -4·1 percentage points [-13·2 to 5·0]; pnon-inferiority=0·0045). Grade B or C POPF was observed in 16 (12%) patients in the no-drain group and in 39 (27%) patients in the drain group (risk difference -15·5 percentage points [95% CI -24·5 to -6·5]; pnon-inferiority<0·0001) in the intention-to-treat analysis. Three patients in the no-drain group died within 90 days; the cause of death in two was not considered related to the trial. The third death was a patient with an ASA score of 4 who died after sepsis and a watershed cerebral infarction at second admission, leading to multiple organ failure. No patients in the drain group died within 90 days. INTERPRETATION A no-drain policy is safe in terms of major morbidity and reduced the detection of grade B or C POPF, and should be the new standard approach in eligible patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy. FUNDING Ethicon UK (Johnson & Johnson Medical, Edinburgh, UK).
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- Eduard A van Bodegraven
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Department of Surgery, Poliambulanza Hospital Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Department of Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK; Department of Surgery, Poliambulanza Hospital Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery and Pulmonology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Poliambulanza Hospital Brescia, Brescia, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy; Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Department of Surgical, Oncological, and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Pulmonology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Emmen AMLH, Zwart MJW, Khatkov IE, Boggi U, Groot Koerkamp B, Busch OR, Saint-Marc O, Dokmak S, Molenaar IQ, D'Hondt M, Ramera M, Keck T, Ferrari G, Luyer MDP, Moraldi L, Ielpo B, Wittel U, Souche FR, Hackert T, Lips D, Can MF, Bosscha K, Fara R, Festen S, van Dieren S, Coratti A, De Hingh I, Mazzola M, Wellner U, De Meyere C, van Santvoort HC, Aussilhou B, Ibenkhayat A, de Wilde RF, Kauffmann EF, Tyutyunnik P, Besselink MG, Abu Hilal M. Robot-assisted versus laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy: a pan-European multicenter propensity-matched study. Surgery 2024:S0039-6060(24)00078-3. [PMID: 38570225 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2024.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of robot-assisted and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy is increasing, yet large adjusted analyses that can be generalized internationally are lacking. This study aimed to compare outcomes after robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy in a pan-European cohort. METHODS An international multicenter retrospective study including patients after robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy from 50 centers in 12 European countries (2009-2020). Propensity score matching was performed in a 1:1 ratio. The primary outcome was major morbidity (Clavien-Dindo ≥III). RESULTS Among 2,082 patients undergoing minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy, 1,006 underwent robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy and 1,076 laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy. After matching 812 versus 812 patients, the rates of major morbidity (31.9% vs 29.6%; P = .347) and 30-day/in-hospital mortality (4.3% vs 4.6%; P = .904) did not differ significantly between robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy, respectively. Robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy was associated with a lower conversion rate (6.7% vs 18.0%; P < .001) and higher lymph node retrieval (16 vs 14; P = .003). Laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy was associated with shorter operation time (446 minutes versus 400 minutes; P < .001), and lower rates of postoperative pancreatic fistula grade B/C (19.0% vs 11.7%; P < .001), delayed gastric emptying grade B/C (21.4% vs 7.4%; P < .001), and a higher R0-resection rate (73.2% vs 84.4%; P < .001). CONCLUSION This European multicenter study found no differences in overall major morbidity and 30-day/in-hospital mortality after robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy compared with laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy. Further, laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy was associated with a lower rate of postoperative pancreatic fistula, delayed gastric emptying, wound infection, shorter length of stay, and a higher R0 resection rate than robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy. In contrast, robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy was associated with a lower conversion rate and a higher number of retrieved lymph nodes as compared with laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy.
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- Anouk M L H Emmen
- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy; Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands. http://www.twitter.com/AnoukEmmen
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands. http://www.twitter.com/mauricezwart
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Russia
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Endocrinienne et Thoracique, Center Hospitalier Universitaire Orleans, France
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- Department of HPB surgery and liver transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France. University Paris Cité
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, St. Antonius Hospital and University Medical Center, the Netherlands
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, Groeninge Hospital Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Clinic for Surgery, University of Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Oncological and Minimally Invasive Surgery, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, HPB unit, University Mar Hospital, Parc Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department de Chirurgie Digestive (A), Mini-invasive et Oncologigue, Hôspital Saint-Eloi, Montpellier, France
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- Dept. of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Hôpital Européen Marseille, France
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oncological and Minimally Invasive Surgery, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Clinic for Surgery, University of Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, Groeninge Hospital Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, St. Antonius Hospital and University Medical Center, the Netherlands
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- Department of HPB surgery and liver transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France. University Paris Cité
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Endocrinienne et Thoracique, Center Hospitalier Universitaire Orleans, France
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Russia
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy.
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van Bodegraven EA, van Ramshorst TME, Bratlie SO, Kokkola A, Sparrelid E, Björnsson B, Kleive D, Burgdorf SK, Dokmak S, Groot Koerkamp B, Cabús SS, Molenaar IQ, Boggi U, Busch OR, Petrič M, Roeyen G, Hackert T, Lips DJ, D'Hondt M, Coolsen MME, Ferrari G, Tingstedt B, Serrablo A, Gaujoux S, Ramera M, Khatkov I, Ausania F, Souche R, Festen S, Berrevoet F, Keck T, Sutcliffe RP, Pando E, de Wilde RF, Aussilhou B, Krohn PS, Edwin B, Sandström P, Gilg S, Seppänen H, Vilhav C, Abu Hilal M, Besselink MG. Minimally invasive robot-assisted and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy in a pan-European registry a retrospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2024:01279778-990000000-01209. [PMID: 38498397 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND International guidelines recommend monitoring of the use and outcome of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery (MIPS). However, data from prospective international audits on minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) are lacking. This study examined the use and outcome of robot-assisted (RDP) and laparoscopic (LDP) distal pancreatectomy in the E-MIPS registry. MATERIALS AND METHODS Post-hoc analysis in a prospective audit on MIPS, including consecutive patients undergoing MIDP in 83 centers from 19 European countries (01-01-2019/31-12-2021). Primary outcomes included intraoperative events (grade 1: excessive blood loss, grade 2: conversion/change in operation, grade 3: intraoperative death), major morbidity, and in-hospital/30-day mortality. Multivariable logistic regression analyses identified high-risk groups for intraoperative events. RDP and LDP were compared in the total cohort and in high-risk groups. RESULTS Overall, 1672 patients undergoing MIDP were included; 606 (36.2%) RDP and 1066 (63.8%) LDP. The annual use of RDP increased from 30.5% to 42.6% (P<0.001). RDP was associated with fewer grade 2 intraoperative events compared to LDP (9.6% vs. 16.8%, P<0.001), with longer operating time (238 vs. 201 minutes,P<0.001). No significant differences were observed between RDP and LDP regarding major morbidity (23.4% vs. 25.9%, P=0.264) and in-hospital/30-day mortality (0.3% vs. 0.8%, P=0.344). Three high-risk groups were identified; BMI>25 kg/m2, previous abdominal surgery, and vascular involvement. In each group, RDP was associated with fewer conversions and longer operative times. CONCLUSION This European registry-based study demonstrated favorable outcomes for MIDP, with mortality rates below 1%. LDP remains the predominant approach, whereas the use of RDP is increasing. RDP was associated with less conversions and longer operative time, including in high-risk subgroups. Future randomized trials should confirm these findings and assess cost differences.
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- Eduard A van Bodegraven
- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery in Linköping and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- The Intervention Centre and Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital and Institute for Clinical Medicine, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Departement of HPB surgery and liver transplantation, APHP Beaujon Hospital - University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Centre Utrecht, UMC Utrecht Cancer Centre and St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Division of General and Transplant surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Ljubljana University Medical Center, Zaloška cesta 7, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of HPB, Endocrine and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital Antwerp, Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650 Edegem, Belgium and University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Netherland
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+ , University of Maastricht , Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- HPB Surgical Division, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation, AP-HP, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Sorbonne University, Paris, FRANCE
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of HPB and Transplant Surgery, Hospital Clinic, IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Saint-Éloi Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- Department of General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Transplant Surgery, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Departement of HPB surgery and liver transplantation, APHP Beaujon Hospital - University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Intervention Centre and Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital and Institute for Clinical Medicine, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Surgery in Linköping and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Emmen AM, de Graaf N, Khatkov I, Busch O, Dokmak S, Boggi U, Groot Koerkamp B, Ferrari G, Molenaar I, Saint-Marc O, Ramera M, Lips DJ, Mieog J, Luyer MD, Keck T, D’Hondt M, Souche F, Edwin B, Hackert T, Liem M, Iben-Khayat A, van Santvoort H, Mazzola M, de Wilde RF, Kauffmann E, Aussilhou B, Festen S, Izrailov R, Tyutyunnik P, Besselink M, Abu Hilal M. Implementation and outcome of minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy in Europe: a registry-based retrospective study A critical appraisal of the first 3 years of the E-MIPS registry. Int J Surg 2024; 110:01279778-990000000-01012. [PMID: 38265434 PMCID: PMC11019999 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND International multicenter audit-based studies focusing on the outcome of minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD) are lacking. The European registry for Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery (E-MIPS) is the E-AHPBA endorsed registry aimed to monitor and safeguard the introduction of MIPD in Europe. MATERIALS AND METHODS A planned analysis of outcomes among consecutive patients after MIPD from 45 centers in 14 European countries in the E-MIPS registry (2019-2021). Main outcomes of interest were major morbidity (Clavien-Dindo grade ≥3) and 30-day/in-hospital mortality. RESULTS Overall, 1,336 patients after MIPD were included (835 robot-assisted (R-MIPD) and 501 laparoscopic MIPD (L-MIPD)). Overall, 20 centers performed R-MIPD, 15 centers L-MIPD, and 10 centers both. Between 2019 and 2021, the rate of centers performing L-MIPD decreased from 46.9% to 25%, whereas for R-MIPD this increased from 46.9% to 65.6%. Overall, the rate of major morbidity was 41.2%, 30-day/in-hospital mortality 4.5%, conversion rate 9.7%, POPF grade B/C 22.7%, and PPH grade B/C 10.8%. Median length of hospital stay was 12 days [IQR 8-21]. A lower rate of major morbidity, POPF grade B/C, PPH grade BH/C, DGE grade B/C, percutaneous drainage and readmission was found after L-MIPD. The number of centers meeting the Miami Guidelines volume cut-off of ≥20 MIPDs annually increased from 9 (28.1%) in 2019 to 12 (37.5%) in 2021 (P=0.424). Rates of conversion (7.4% vs. 14.8% P<0.001) and reoperation (8.9% vs. 15.1%) P<0.001) were lower in centers which fulfilled the Miami volume cut-off. CONCLUSION During the first 3 years of the pan-European E-MIPS registry, morbidity and mortality rates after MIPD were acceptable. A shift is ongoing from L-MIPD to R-MIPD. Variations in outcomes between the two minimally invasive approaches and the impact of the volume-cut-off should be further evaluated over a longer time period.
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- Anouk M.L.H. Emmen
- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam
- Cancer Center Amsterdam
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam
- Cancer Center Amsterdam
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam
- Cancer Center Amsterdam
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, University Paris Cité, Clichy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa
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- Department of Oncological and Minimally Invasive Surgery, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, AZ Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Endocrinienne et Thoracique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Orleans, Orleans
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia
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- Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden
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- Clinic for Surgery, University of Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, AZ Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Département de Chirurgie Digestive (A), Mini-invasive et Oncologique, Hôpital Saint-Eloi, Montpellier, France
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- The Intervention Centre and Department of HPB Surgery, Oslo University Hospital and Institute for Clinical Medicine, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg
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- Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Endocrinienne et Thoracique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Orleans, Orleans
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- Department of Oncological and Minimally Invasive Surgery, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, University Paris Cité, Clichy
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam
- Cancer Center Amsterdam
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia
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Abu Hilal M, van Ramshorst TM, Boggi U, Dokmak S, Edwin B, Keck T, Khatkov I, Ahmad J, Al Saati H, Alseidi A, Azagra JS, Björnsson B, Can FM, D’Hondt M, Efanov M, Espin Alvarez F, Esposito A, Ferrari G, Groot Koerkamp B, Gumbs AA, Hogg ME, Huscher CG, Ielpo B, Ivanecz A, Jang JY, Liu R, Luyer MD, Menon K, Nakamura M, Piardi T, Saint-Marc O, White S, Yoon YS, Zerbi A, Bassi C, Berrevoet F, Chan C, Coimbra FJ, Conlon KC, Cook A, Dervenis C, Falconi M, Ferrari C, Frigerio I, Fusai GK, De Oliveira ML, Pinna AD, Primrose JN, Sauvanet A, Serrablo A, Smadi S, Badran A, Baychorov M, Bannone E, van Bodegraven EA, Emmen AM, Giani A, de Graaf N, van Hilst J, Jones LR, Levi Sandri GB, Pulvirenti A, Ramera M, Rashidian N, Sahakyan MA, Uijterwijk BA, Zampedri P, Zwart MJ, Alfieri S, Berti S, Butturini G, Di Benedetto F, Ettorre GM, Giuliante F, Jovine E, Memeo R, Portolani N, Ruzzenente A, Salvia R, Siriwardena AK, Besselink MG, Asbun HJ. The Brescia Internationally Validated European Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery (EGUMIPS). Ann Surg 2024; 279:45-57. [PMID: 37450702 PMCID: PMC10727198 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000006006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop and update evidence-based and consensus-based guidelines on laparoscopic and robotic pancreatic surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Minimally invasive pancreatic surgery (MIPS), including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, is complex and technically demanding. Minimizing the risk for patients requires stringent, evidence-based guidelines. Since the International Miami Guidelines on MIPS in 2019, new developments and key publications have been reported, necessitating an update. METHODS Evidence-based guidelines on 22 topics in 8 domains were proposed: terminology, indications, patients, procedures, surgical techniques and instrumentation, assessment tools, implementation and training, and artificial intelligence. The Brescia Internationally Validated European Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery (EGUMIPS, September 2022) used the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) methodology to assess the evidence and develop guideline recommendations, the Delphi method to establish consensus on the recommendations among the Expert Committee, and the AGREE II-GRS tool for guideline quality assessment and external validation by a Validation Committee. RESULTS Overall, 27 European experts, 6 international experts, 22 international Validation Committee members, 11 Jury Committee members, 18 Research Committee members, and 121 registered attendees of the 2-day meeting were involved in the development and validation of the guidelines. In total, 98 recommendations were developed, including 33 on laparoscopic, 34 on robotic, and 31 on general MIPS, covering 22 topics in 8 domains. Out of 98 recommendations, 97 reached at least 80% consensus among the experts and congress attendees, and all recommendations were externally validated by the Validation Committee. CONCLUSIONS The EGUMIPS evidence-based guidelines on laparoscopic and robotic MIPS can be applied in current clinical practice to provide guidance to patients, surgeons, policy-makers, and medical societies.
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- Mohammad Abu Hilal
- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of HPB surgery and liver transplantation, AP-HP, Beaujon Hospital, DMU DIGEST, Clichy, France
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- The Intervention Centre, Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Medicine, Oslo University, Oslo, Norway
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- Clinic for Surgery, University of Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, West Midlands, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Salmanyia Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of General & Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopy & Robotic), Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- Department of Surgery in Linköping and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of General Surgery, Bayindir Sogutozu Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Division of Minimally invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy/Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Poissy, France
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- Department of Surgery, Northshore University HealthSystem, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Casa di Cura Cobellis, Vallo Della Lucania, Salerno, Italy
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- Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Abdominal and General Surgery, University Medical Center Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Departments of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Liver Studies, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Digestive Oncological Surgery, Robert Debré University Hospital, Reims, France
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- Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Regional Orleans, Orleans, France
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy and IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Surgery Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico, Mexico
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, AC Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, St. Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin, Ireland
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- Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele IRCCS, Università Vita-Salute, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Statistics, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Swiss HPB Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Abdominal and Transplant Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hospital of Beaujon, Paris, France
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- HPB Surgical Division, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Minimally invasive Surgical Oncology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of General Surgery and Liver Transplantation, S. Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Research & Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Surgery N1, Yerevan State Medical University, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, “Sant’Andrea” Hospital La Spezia, La Spezia, Italy
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- Department of HPB Surgery, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Italy
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplant Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery and Liver Transplantation, S. Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, AOU Sant’Orsola Malpighi, IRCCS at Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery, Miulli Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Surgical Clinic, University of Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Manchester University NHS FT, Manchester, UK
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- Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Hepato-Biliary and Pancreas Surgery, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, Florida, USA
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de Graaf N, Emmen AMLH, Ramera M, Björnsson B, Boggi U, Bruna CL, Busch OR, Daams F, Ferrari G, Festen S, van Hilst J, D'Hondt M, Ielpo B, Keck T, Khatkov IE, Koerkamp BG, Lips DJ, Luyer MDP, Mieog JSD, Morelli L, Molenaar IQ, van Santvoort HC, Sprangers MAG, Ferrari C, Berkhof J, Maisonneuve P, Abu Hilal M, Besselink MG. Minimally invasive versus open pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic and peri-ampullary neoplasm (DIPLOMA-2): study protocol for an international multicenter patient-blinded randomized controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:665. [PMID: 37828593 PMCID: PMC10571285 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07657-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD) aims to reduce the negative impact of surgery as compared to open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD) and is increasingly becoming part of clinical practice for selected patients worldwide. However, the safety of MIPD remains a topic of debate and the potential shorter time to functional recovery needs to be confirmed. To guide safe implementation of MIPD, large-scale international randomized trials comparing MIPD and OPD in experienced high-volume centers are needed. We hypothesize that MIPD is non-inferior in terms of overall complications, but superior regarding time to functional recovery, as compared to OPD. METHODS/DESIGN The DIPLOMA-2 trial is an international randomized controlled, patient-blinded, non-inferiority trial performed in 14 high-volume pancreatic centers in Europe with a minimum annual volume of 30 MIPD and 30 OPD. A total of 288 patients with an indication for elective pancreatoduodenectomy for pre-malignant and malignant disease, eligible for both open and minimally invasive approach, are randomly allocated for MIPD or OPD in a 2:1 ratio. Centers perform either laparoscopic or robot-assisted MIPD based on their surgical expertise. The primary outcome is the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI®), measuring all complications graded according to the Clavien-Dindo classification up to 90 days after surgery. The sample size is calculated with the following assumptions: 2.5% one-sided significance level (α), 80% power (1-β), expected difference of the mean CCI® score of 0 points between MIPD and OPD, and a non-inferiority margin of 7.5 points. The main secondary outcome is time to functional recovery, which will be analyzed for superiority. Other secondary outcomes include post-operative 90-day Fitbit™ measured activity, operative outcomes (e.g., blood loss, operative time, conversion to open surgery, surgeon-reported outcomes), oncological findings in case of malignancy (e.g., R0-resection rate, time to adjuvant treatment, survival), postoperative outcomes (e.g., clinically relevant complications), healthcare resource utilization (length of stay, readmissions, intensive care stay), quality of life, and costs. Postoperative follow-up is up to 36 months. DISCUSSION The DIPLOMA-2 trial aims to establish the safety of MIPD as the new standard of care for this selected patient population undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy in high-volume centers, ultimately aiming for superior patient recovery. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN27483786. Registered on August 2, 2023.
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- Nine de Graaf
- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, 25123, Italy.
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, 25123, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, 25123, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Universitá Di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, 25123, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Niguarda Ca'Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, UKSH Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Moscow Clinical Scientific Center, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Ziekenhuis, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, 25123, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam UMC, VU University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, 25123, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Abu Hilal M, Carvalho L, van Ramshorst TME, Ramera M. Minimally invasive vessel-preservation spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy-how I do it, tips and tricks and clinical results. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:7024-7038. [PMID: 37351643 PMCID: PMC10462519 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10173-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) has emerged as a parenchyma-preserving approach and has become the standard treatment for pancreatic benign and low-grade malignant lesions. Nevertheless, minimally invasive SPDP is still technically challenging, especially when vessel preservation is intended. This study aims to describe the technique and outcomes of laparoscopic (LSPDP) and robot-assisted spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (RSPDP) with intended vessel preservation, highlighting the important tips and tricks to overcome technical obstacles and optimize surgical outcomes. METHODS A retrospective observational study of consecutive patients undergoing LSPDP and RSPDP with intended vessel preservation by a single surgeon in two different centers. A video demonstrating both surgical techniques is attached. RESULTS A total of 50 patients who underwent minimally invasive SPDP were included of which 88% underwent LSPDP and 12% RSPDP. Splenic vessels were preserved in 37 patients (74%) while a salvage vessel-resecting technique was performed in 13 patients (26%). The average surgery time was 178 ± 74 min for the vessel-preserving and 188 ± 57 for the vessel-resecting technique (p = 0.706) with an estimated blood loss of 100 mL in both groups (p = 0.663). The overall complication rate was 46% (n = 23) with major complications (Clavien Dindo ≥ III) observed in 14% (n = 7) of the patients. No conversions occurred. The median length of hospital stay was 4 days. CONCLUSION This study presented the results after minimally invasive SPDP with intended vessel preservation by a highly experienced pancreatic surgeon. It provided tips and tricks to successfully accomplish a minimally invasive SPDP, which can contribute to quick patient rehabilitation and optimal postoperative results.
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- Mohammad Abu Hilal
- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Centro Hospitalar de Entre O Douro E Vouga, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Giuliani T, De Pastena M, Paiella S, Marchegiani G, Landoni L, Festini M, Ramera M, Marinelli V, Casetti L, Esposito A, Bassi C, Salvia R. Pancreatic Enucleation Patients Share the Same Quality of Life as the General Population at Long-Term Follow-Up: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis. Ann Surg 2023; 277:e609-e616. [PMID: 33856383 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess short- and long-term outcomes including quality of life (QoL) following pancreatic enucleation (PE). BACKGROUND PE is deemed to preserve both the endocrine and the exocrine function while ensuring radicality. However, to assess whether this reflects an actual benefit perceived by patients, QoL has to be considered. METHODS Data from all consecutive patients undergoing PE from January 2010 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Surgical outcomes were graded according to the Clavien-Dindo classification, and EORTC-C30 and the EORTC-Pan26 were administered as a cross-sectional assessment of QoL. A control group consisting of healthy individuals from the general population was obtained and matched using the propensity score matching method. RESULTS Eighty-one patients underwent PE using the open (59.3%), laparoscopic (27.2%), or robot-assisted (13.5%) approach. Sixty-five (80.2%) patients exhibited functioning/nonfunctioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at final pathology.Surgical morbidity and complications of a Clavien-Dindo grade ≥3 were 48.1% and 16.0%, respectively. In-hospital mortality was 0%. Postoperative pancreatic fistula, post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage, and delayed gastric emptying rates were 21.0%, 9.9%, and 4.9%, respectively.Patients returned the questionnaires after a median of 74.2 months from the index surgery. Postoperative new onset of diabetes mellitus (NODM) was observed in 5 subjects (7.1%), with age being an independent predictor. Seven patients (10.0%) developed postoperative exocrine insufficiency. At the analysis of QoL, all function and symptom scales were comparable between the 2 groups, except for 2 of the EORTC-Pan 26 symptom scales, ("worries for the future" and "body image", P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Despite being associated with significant postoperative morbidity, PE provides excellent long-term outcomes. The risk of NODM is low and related to patient age, with QoL being comparable to the general population. Such information should drive surgeons to pursue PE whenever properly indicated.
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- Tommaso Giuliani
- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Verona Hospital Trust, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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De Pastena M, Bannone E, Andreotti E, Filippini C, Ramera M, Esposito A, Salvia R. Pancreatic anastomosis in robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy: different surgical techniques. Dig Surg 2023:000528646. [PMID: 36682356 DOI: 10.1159/000528646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy (R-PD) may provide challenges but potential benefits for pancreatic-enteric anastomosis fashioning. Despite numerous trials comparing different pancreatic-enteric anastomosis techniques, an ideal method is still missing. This study aims to describe different management strategies and surgical techniques of standardized pancreatic-enteric anastomoses during an R-PD. This study reported the robotic technical steps of the modified end-to-side Blumgart pancreaticojejunostomy, the Cattel-Warren duct-to-mucosa pancreatojejunostomy, with internal or external pancreatic duct stent, and the Modified end-to-side, double layer pancreogastrostomy. A dual-console da Vinci Xi Surgical System® (Intuitive Surgical Xi, Sunnyvale, CA) was used to perform all the R-PD. Different robotic pancreatic-enteric anastomosis techniques can be used during the reconstruction phase, possibly reproducing the open technique. The type of anastomosis and applied mitigation strategies should balance surgical strategy adaptability and operative technique standardization. R-PD should be performed in high-volume centres by surgeons with extensive experience in pancreatic and advanced MI surgery, enabling different but standardized anastomotic techniques based on patients' risk factors and intraoperative findings. Future studies on robotic pancreatic anastomosis should focus on personalized approaches after adequate risk stratification.
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Esposito A, Ramera M, Casetti L, De Pastena M, Fontana M, Frigerio I, Giardino A, Girelli R, Landoni L, Malleo G, Marchegiani G, Paiella S, Pea A, Regi P, Scopelliti F, Tuveri M, Bassi C, Salvia R, Butturini G. 401 consecutive minimally invasive distal pancreatectomies: lessons learned from 20 years of experience. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7025-7037. [PMID: 35102430 PMCID: PMC9402493 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08997-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to discuss and report the trend, outcomes, and learning curve effect after minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) at two high-volume centres. METHODS Patients undergoing MIDP between January 1999 and December 2018 were retrospectively identified from prospectively maintained electronic databases. The entire cohort was divided into two groups constituting the "early" and "recent" phases. The learning curve effect was analyzed for laparoscopic (LDP) and robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP). The follow-up was at least 2 years. RESULTS The study population included 401 consecutive patients (LDP n = 300, RDP n = 101). Twelve surgeons performed MIDP during the study period. Although patients were more carefully selected in the early phase, in terms of median age (49 vs. 55 years, p = 0.026), ASA class higher than 2 (3% vs. 9%, p = 0.018), previous abdominal surgery (10% vs. 34%, p < 0.001), and pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) (7% vs. 15%, p = 0.017), the recent phase had similar perioperative outcomes. The increase of experience in LDP was inversely associated with the operative time (240 vs 210 min, p < 0.001), morbidity rate (56.5% vs. 40.1%, p = 0.005), intra-abdominal collection (28.3% vs. 17.3%, p = 0.023), and length of stay (8 vs. 7 days, p = 0.009). Median survival in the PDAC subgroup was 53 months. CONCLUSION In the setting of high-volume centres, the surgical training of MIDP is associated with acceptable rates of morbidity. The learning curve can be largely achieved by several team members, improving outcomes over time. Whenever possible resection of PDAC guarantees adequate oncological results and survival.
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- Alessandro Esposito
- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
- Università di Verona, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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Paiella S, De Pastena M, Esposito A, Secchettin E, Casetti L, Malleo G, Montagnini G, Bannone E, Deiro G, Bampa B, Ramera M, Landoni L, Balduzzi A, Bassi C, Salvia R. Modified Frailty Index to Assess Risk in Elderly Patients Undergoing Distal Pancreatectomy: A Retrospective Single-Center Study. World J Surg 2022; 46:891-900. [PMID: 35024923 PMCID: PMC8885554 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-06436-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background To compare the postoperative course of elderly patients (≥70 years) submitted to minimally invasive (MIDP) versus open distal pancreatectomy (ODP) and to evaluate if the modified Frailty Index (mFI) predicts the surgical course of elderly patients submitted to DP. Methods Data of patients aged ≥70 who underwent DP at a single institution between March 2011 and December 2019 were retrospectively retrieved. A 2:1 propensity score matching (PSM) was used to correct for differences in baseline characteristics. Then, postoperative complications were compared between the two groups (MIDP vs. ODP). Additionally, the entire cohort of DP elderly patients was stratified according to the mFI into three groups: non-frail (mFI = 0), mildly frail (mFI = 1/2), or severely frail (mFI = 3) and then compared. Results A total of 204 patients were analyzed. After PSM, 40 MIDP and 80 ODP patients were identified. The complications considered stratified homogenously between the two groups, with no statistically significant differences. The severity of the postoperative course increased as mFI did among the three groups regarding any complication (p = 0.022), abdominal collection (p = 0.014), pulmonary complication (p = 0.001), postoperative confusion (p = 0.047), Clavien-Dindo severity ≥3 events (p = 0.036), and length of stay (p = 0.018). Conclusions Elderly patients can be safely submitted to MIDP. The mFI identifies frail elderly patients more prone to develop surgical and non-surgical complications after DP. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00268-021-06436-2.
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- Salvatore Paiella
- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy. .,Referent of the Mini-Invasive Pancreatic Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery of the General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital, Verona, Italy
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De Pastena M, Salvia R, Paiella S, Deiro G, Bannone E, Balduzzi A, Giuliani T, Casetti L, Ramera M, Filippini C, Montagnini G, Landoni L, Esposito A. Robotic Dual-Console Distal Pancreatectomy: Could it be Considered a Safe Approach and Surgical Teaching even in Pancreatic Surgery? A Retrospective Observational Study Cohort. World J Surg 2021; 45:3191-3197. [PMID: 34304274 PMCID: PMC8408081 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-06216-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background The study aims to assess the safety and feasibility of the robotic dual-console during a robotic distal pancreatectomy Methods The data of the consecutive patients submitted to RDP from 2012 to 2019 at the Verona University were retrieved from a prospectively maintained database. The patients submitted to RDP were divided into the dual-console platform group (DG) and compared to the standard robotic procedure group (SG). Results In the study period, 102 robotic distal pancreatectomies were performed, of whom 42 patients (41%) belonged to the DG and 60 patients (59%) to the SG. Higher operation time was recorded in the DG compared to the SG (410 vs. 265 min, p < 0.001). The overall conversion rate of the series was 7% (n 7 patients). All the conversions were observed in the SG (p = 0.021). No differences in morbidity or pancreatic fistula rate were recorded (p > 0.05). No mortality events in the 90th postoperative days were reported in this series. Conclusions The robotic dual-console approach for distal pancreatectomy is safe, feasible, and reproducible. The postoperative surgical outcomes are comparable to the standard RDP with the single-console da Vinci Surgical System®. This surgical technique can widely and safely improve the robotic surgical training program.
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- M De Pastena
- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy. .,University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Magistri P, Boggi U, Esposito A, Carrano FM, Pesi B, Ballarin R, De Pastena M, Menonna F, Moraldi L, Melis M, Coratti A, Newman E, Napoli N, Ramera M, Di Benedetto F. Robotic vs open distal pancreatectomy: A multi-institutional matched comparison analysis. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2020; 28:1098-1106. [PMID: 33314791 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic surgery is still a challenge even in high-volume centers. Clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF) represents the greatest contributor to major morbidity and mortality, especially following pancreatic distal resection. In this study, we compared robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) to open distal pancreatectomy (ODP) in terms of CR-POPF development and analyzed oncologic efficacy of RDP in the subgroup of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). METHODS We collected data from five high-volume centers for pancreatic surgery and performed a matched comparison analysis to compare short and long-term outcomes after ODP or RDP. Patients were matched with a 2:1 ratio according to age, ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score, body mass index (BMI), final pathology, and TNM (Tumour, Node, Metastasis) staging system VIII ed. RESULTS Two hundred and forty-six patients who underwent 82 RDPs and 164 ODPs were included. No differences were found in the incidence of CR-POPF. In the PDAC group, median DFS and OS were 10.8 months and 14.8 months in the ODP group and 10.4 months and 15 months in the RDP group, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Robotic distal pancreatectomy is a safe surgical strategy for PDAC and incidence of CR-POPF is equivalent between RDP and ODP. RDP should be considered equivalent to ODP in terms of oncological efficacy when performed in high-volume and proficient centers.
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- Paolo Magistri
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.,Department of General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery, Ospedale di Circolo e "Fondazione Macchi,", ASST Sette Laghi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Oncological and Robotic General Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Oncological and Robotic General Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Division of Oncological and Robotic General Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Giuliani T, Marchegiani G, Girgis MD, Crinò SF, Muthusamy VR, Bernardoni L, Pea A, Ramera M, Paiella S, Landoni L, Gabbrielli A, Salvia R, Donahue TR, Bassi C. Endoscopic placement of pancreatic stent for "Deep" pancreatic enucleations operative technique and preliminary experience at two high-volume centers. Surg Endosc 2020; 34:2796-2802. [PMID: 32180000 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07501-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic enucleation (PE) is a viable option for the removal of non-malignant pancreatic masses leading to complete preservation of organ function. Nevertheless, PE is associated with substantial rates of post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF), particularly when the mass is close to the main pancreatic duct (MPD). Preoperative stenting of the MPD may prevent its injury when performing PE. This paper describes a novel technique of "deep" PE preceded by endoscopic stenting of the MPD. METHODS From January 2017 to May 2019, patients with small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors proximal to the MPD were candidates for PE with previous stenting of the MPD at the University of Verona, Italy, and at the UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. The endoscopic stenting was scheduled either the day before or 3 weeks before surgery, depending on the participating institute. RESULTS Ten patients were included in this pilot study. The endoscopic procedure was successful and well tolerated in all cases. Open, laparoscopic and robotic PE were performed. Seven patients had surgical complications. Among these, six developed a post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF), but neither grade C fistulas nor disruptions of the MPD were detected. At pathology, a low grade pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor was confirmed in all cases. CONCLUSION In the setting of high-volume centers, this procedure is safe, and it is associated with acceptable short-term surgical morbidity. The preoperative stenting of the MPD might extend the surgical indications for PE.
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- Tommaso Giuliani
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona, Verona Hospital Trust, P.le L.A. Scuro n° 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona, Verona Hospital Trust, P.le L.A. Scuro n° 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona, Verona Hospital Trust, P.le L.A. Scuro n° 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona, Verona Hospital Trust, P.le L.A. Scuro n° 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona, Verona Hospital Trust, P.le L.A. Scuro n° 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona, Verona Hospital Trust, P.le L.A. Scuro n° 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona, Verona Hospital Trust, P.le L.A. Scuro n° 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona, Verona Hospital Trust, P.le L.A. Scuro n° 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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Esposito A, Casetti L, De Pastena M, Ramera M, Montagnini G, Landoni L, Bassi C, Salvia R. Robotic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy: the Verona experience. Updates Surg 2020; 73:923-928. [PMID: 32162271 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00731-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The minimally invasive approach in spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy has currently been emphasized in benign and pre-malignant pancreatic diseases. The study aims to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of our technique of robotic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (RSPDP) by a stepwise approach. METHODS The data of consecutive patients presented for RSPDP from 2014 to 2019 at Verona University were retrieved from a prospectively maintained database. The patients were divided into two groups based on the surgical procedure performed, such as Kimura's (KG) or Warshaw's (WG) technique, and then compared. RESULTS In the study period, 32 patients underwent RSPDP. Twenty-three patients presented for the Kimura procedure (72%), while nine patients underwent the Warshaw procedure (28%). A higher body mass index was found in the KG (26 ± 4 vs. 22 ± 3, p = 0.037). Regarding the pathological data, the WG group differed in the tumor dimension, and the lymph nodes harvested (30 ± 2 vs. 17 ± 10, 9 ± 5 vs. 3 ± 4, p = 0.0028, and p = 0.005, respectively). Notably, no conversions and mortality were recorded. The overall morbidity was 25% ( eight patients) with no difference between the groups (p = 0.820). The mean length of stay was 8 days, and was similar between the groups (p = 0.350). CONCLUSIONS The present study suggests that RSPDP is a valid option for the treatment of benign or pre-malignant pancreatic diseases of the distal pancreas, with comparable morbidity with the standard treatment and no mortality. Further research is needed to standardize the technique and to assess the immunological, surgical, and financial benefits of the procedure.
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- A Esposito
- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, P.le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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Surci N, Ramera M, Borin A, Marchegiani G, Salvia R, Bassi C. Implementation of a strategic preoperative surgical meeting to improve the level of care at a high-volume pancreatic center: a before–after analysis of 1000 consecutive cases. Updates Surg 2020; 72:155-161. [DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00707-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Esposito A, Balduzzi A, De Pastena M, Fontana M, Casetti L, Ramera M, Bassi C, Salvia R. Minimally invasive surgery for pancreatic cancer. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2019; 19:947-958. [DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2019.1685878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Alessandro Esposito
- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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Alfieri S, Boggi U, Butturini G, Pietrabissa A, Morelli L, Di Sebastiano P, Vistoli F, Damoli I, Peri A, Lapergola A, Fiorillo C, Panaccio P, Pugliese L, Ramera M, De Lio N, Di Franco G, Rosa F, Menghi R, Doglietto GB, Quero G. Full Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy: Safety and Feasibility Analysis of a Multicenter Cohort of 236 Patients. Surg Innov 2019; 27:11-18. [PMID: 31394981 DOI: 10.1177/1553350619868112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Introduction. Despite the widespread use of the robotic technology, only a few studies with small sample sizes report its application to pancreatic diseases treatment. Our aim is to present the results of a multicenter study on the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy (RDP). Materials and Methods. All RDPs for benign, borderline, and malignant diseases performed in 5 referral centers from 2008 to 2016 were included. Perioperative outcomes were evaluated. Results. Two hundred thirty-six patients were included. Spleen preservation was performed in 114 cases (48.3%). Operative time was 277.8 ± 93.6 minutes. Progressive improvement in operative time was observed over the study period. Conversion rate was 6.3%. Morbidity occurred in 102 cases (43.2%), mainly due to grade A fistulas. Reoperation was required in 10 patients. Postoperatively, 2 patients died of sepsis due to a grade C fistula. Hospital readmission was necessary in 11 cases. A R0 resection was always achieved, with a mean number of 16.2 ± 15 harvested lymph nodes. Conclusion. To our knowledge, this is one of the largest RDP series. Safety and feasibility including the low conversion rate, the high spleen preservation rate, the adequate operative time, and the acceptable morbidity and mortality rates confirm the validity of this technique. Appropriate oncological outcomes have been also obtained.
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- Sergio Alfieri
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Fondazione Policlinico "A Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Pisa, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Pisa, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Fondazione Policlinico "A Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Pisa, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Pisa, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Fondazione Policlinico "A Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Fondazione Policlinico "A Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Fondazione Policlinico "A Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Alfieri S, Butturini G, Boggi U, Pietrabissa A, Morelli L, Vistoli F, Damoli I, Peri A, Fiorillo C, Pugliese L, Ramera M, De Lio N, Di Franco G, Esposito A, Landoni L, Rosa F, Menghi R, Doglietto GB, Quero G. Short-term and long-term outcomes after robot-assisted versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs): a multicenter comparative study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2019; 404:459-468. [PMID: 31055639 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-019-01786-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Minimally invasive surgery has increasingly gained popularity as a treatment of choice for pancreatectomy with encouraging initial results in robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP). However, few data are available on the comparison between RDP and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs). Our aim, thus, is to compare perioperative and long-term outcomes as well as total costs of RDP and LDP for pNETs. METHODS All RDPs and LDPs for pNETs performed in four referral centers from 2008 to 2016 were included. Perioperative outcomes, histopathological results, overall (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS), and total costs were evaluated. RESULTS Ninety-six RDPs and 85 LDPs were included. Demographic and clinical characteristics were comparable between the two cohorts. Operative time was 36.5 min longer in the RDP group (p = 0.009) but comparable to LDP after removing the docking time (247.9 vs 233.7 min; p = 0.6). LDP related to a lower spleen preservation rate (44.7% vs 65.3%; p < 0.0001) and higher blood loss (239.7 ± 112 vs 162.5 ± 98 cc; p < 0.0001). Advantages in operative time for RDP were documented in case of the spleen preservation procedures (265 ± 41.52 vs 291 ± 23 min; p = 0.04). Conversion rate, postoperative morbidity, and pancreatic fistula rate were similar between the two groups, as well as histopathological data, OS, and DFS. Significant advantages were evidenced for LDP regarding mean total costs (9235 (± 1935) € vs 11,226 (± 2365) €; p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Both RDP and LDP are safe and efficacious for pNETs treatment. However, RDP offers advantages with a higher spleen preservation rate and lower blood loss. Costs still remain the main limitation of the robotic approach.
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- Sergio Alfieri
- Fondazione Policlinico "A.Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, CRMPG (Gemelli Pancreatic Advanced Research Center), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00166, Rome, Italy
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- Casa di Cura Pederzoli, Via Monte Baldo 24, 37019, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Via Paradisa, 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Viale Camillo Golgi, 19, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Via Paradisa, 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Via Paradisa, 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Casa di Cura Pederzoli, Via Monte Baldo 24, 37019, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Viale Camillo Golgi, 19, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico "A.Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, CRMPG (Gemelli Pancreatic Advanced Research Center), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00166, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Viale Camillo Golgi, 19, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale e Pancreatica, Policlinico G.B. Rossi, Piazzale Ludovico Antonio Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Via Paradisa, 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale Universitaria dell'Ospedale di Cisanello, Via Paradisa, 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale e Pancreatica, Policlinico G.B. Rossi, Piazzale Ludovico Antonio Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale e Pancreatica, Policlinico G.B. Rossi, Piazzale Ludovico Antonio Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico "A.Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, CRMPG (Gemelli Pancreatic Advanced Research Center), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00166, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico "A.Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, CRMPG (Gemelli Pancreatic Advanced Research Center), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00166, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico "A.Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, CRMPG (Gemelli Pancreatic Advanced Research Center), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00166, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico "A.Gemelli" IRCCS of Rome, CRMPG (Gemelli Pancreatic Advanced Research Center), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00166, Rome, Italy.
- Digestive Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Fondation "A.Gemelli" Hospital of Rome, Catholic University of Sacred Hearth, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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Marchegiani G, Ramera M, Viviani E, Lombardo F, Cybulski A, Chincarini M, Malleo G, Bassi C, Zamboni GA, Salvia R. Dislocation of intra-abdominal drains after pancreatic surgery: results of a prospective observational study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2019; 404:213-222. [PMID: 30771076 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-019-01760-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The use of intra-abdominal drains after major surgical procedures represents a well-established but controversial practice. No data are available regarding both the occurrence and the potential impact of their postoperative accidental dislocation. The aim of this study is to assess the actual rate of dislocation of intra-abdominal drains postoperatively and to evaluate its clinical impact. METHODS This is a prospective observational study using major pancreatic surgery as a model. Ninety-one consecutive patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) or distal pancreatectomy (DP) underwent low-dose, non-enhanced computed tomography (LDCT) on postoperative days (POD) 1 and 3 in a blinded fashion to assess the position of drains. We compared the outcomes of patients with dislocated and correctly placed drains. RESULTS Overall, drains were dislocated in 30 patients (33%), without differences between PD and DP. Most of dislocations were already present on POD 1 (77%). Postoperative complications occurred in 57% of patients, and the rate of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) was 27%. The dislocated cohort had lesser morbidity (40% vs. 66%; relative risk (RR), 0.35; 95% CI, 0.14-0.86; P = 0.020), and the rate of POPF (3% vs. 39%, respectively; RR, 0.05; 95% CI, 0.01-0.42; P < 0.001). After PD, patients with dislocated drains had a shorter hospital stay (12 vs. 20 days; P = 0.015). No significant differences in terms of need for percutaneous drainage procedures, abdominal collections, or grade C POPFs were found between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Dislocation of intra-abdominal drains is an early and frequent event after major pancreatic resection. Its occurrence might protect against the negative effects of maintaining drainage, eventually leading to better postoperative outcomes. This data reinforces the knowledge that surgical drains might be detrimental in selected cases.
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- Giovanni Marchegiani
- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy. .,Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, "GB Rossi" Hospital, University of Verona, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Radiology, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Zimmitti G, Manzoni A, Ramera M, Villanacci A, Sega V, Treppiedi E, Guerini F, Garatti M, Codignola C, Rosso E. Management of portal annular pancreas during laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Minim Access Surg 2018; 14:354-356. [PMID: 29582803 PMCID: PMC6130175 DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_235_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Portal annular pancreas (PAP) is a pancreatic congenital anomaly consisting of pancreatic parenchyma encircling the portal vein and/or the superior mesenteric vein. It has been reported that the risk of developing a post-operative pancreatic fistula is higher following pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients with PAP, probably because of the possibility of leaving undrained a portion of pancreatic parenchyma during the reconstructive phase. Few manuscripts have reported a surgical technique of pancreaticoduodenectomy in case of PAP, herein we report the first case of a patient with PAP undergoing laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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- Giuseppe Zimmitti
- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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Pulvirenti A, Ramera M, Bassi C. Modifications in the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) definition of postoperative pancreatic fistula. Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 2:107. [PMID: 29354764 DOI: 10.21037/tgh.2017.11.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains the major postoperative cause of morbidity and mortality following pancreatic surgery. Since 2005, the International Study Group of Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) definition and classification has been adopted worldwide allowing the comparison among different surgical approaches and mitigation strategies. Over the last 11 years, several limitations have emerged from clinical practice and in 2016 the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) updated the POPF definition and grading system. Objectives of this review article were to summarize modifications in the updated ISGPS definition and to illustrate their clinical impact.
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- Alessandra Pulvirenti
- Pancreas Surgery Unit of Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Pancreas Surgery Unit of Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Pancreas Surgery Unit of Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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Paiella S, De Pastena M, Landoni L, Esposito A, Casetti L, Miotto M, Ramera M, Salvia R, Secchettin E, Bonamini D, Manzini G, D'Onofrio M, Marchegiani G, Bassi C. Is there a role for near-infrared technology in laparoscopic resection of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors? Results of the COLPAN "colour-and-resect the pancreas" study. Surg Endosc 2017; 31:4478-4484. [PMID: 28374260 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5501-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The intraoperative identification of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) is of utmost importance to drive their laparoscopic resection. Near-infrared (NIR) surgery has emerged as a new technique for localizing tumors or neoplastic tissue. This study aimed to explore the results of the application of NIR in the laparoscopic resection of PanNETs. METHODS Per protocol we enrolled ten subjects undergoing laparoscopic pancreatic surgery for PanNET from March 2016 to October 2016. During surgery, the patients were injected with indocyanine green dye (ICG, 25 mg given in 5 boli of 5 mg each). The switch-activation of NIR was performed to identify PanNETs. An ex-post analysis of the images was realized using ImageJ Software® to calculate the fluorescence signal. RESULTS NIR imaging identified all ten PanNETs. Nine (90%) laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy and one (10%) laparoscopic enucleation were performed. The mean maximum tumor dimension was 2.4 cm (range 1-4 cm). Eight non-functioning PanNETs (80%) and two insulinomas (20%) were found at the final pathology. Nine out of ten (90%) PanNETs were detected after the second ICG bolus. The mean latency time was 80 s and the mean visibility time was 220 s. The peak of tumor visualization was reached 20 min after the last bolus. This finding was confirmed by the ex-post analysis of the fluorescence signal (mean signal-to-background ratio of 7.7, p = 0.001). NIR identified two additional lesions, which turned out to be normal lymph nodes at final pathology. A fluorescent signal was identified at the bed of the enucleation, and thus, a further exeresis was performed and final pathology revealed that is was residual neoplastic tissue. CONCLUSIONS This explorative study shows that NIR with ICG can have a role in laparoscopic pancreatic resection of PanNETs. Further studies are needed to assess the proper setting and role of this new and promising technology.
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- Salvatore Paiella
- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Pancreas Institute, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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Pancreatic surgery represents one of the most challenging fields in general surgery. Its complexity is related to the severity of the disease and the technical skills required for surgical approach. Given this, most pancreatic resections are performed through classic open surgery. Minimally invasive approaches are gradually gaining widespread popularity also in this specific setting, as for distal resections and enucleations. The robotic platform, due to its 3-dimensional vision and articulated movements, represents the natural progress of laparoscopic surgery overcoming the technical defaults and opening up the possibility to perform major pancreatic resections as pancreaticoduodenectomies. This review focuses on the impact of robotic platform in pancreatic surgery in terms of surgical and oncological outcome.
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- Marco Ramera
- General Surgery Unit B, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital Trust
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- General Surgery Unit B, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital Trust
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Casa di Cura Pederzoli, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy,
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- General Surgery Unit B, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital Trust
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Casa di Cura Pederzoli, Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy,
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Bassi C, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Ramera M. Pancreatic surgery in Italy. Criteria to identify the hospital units and the tertiary referral centers entitled to perform it. Updates Surg 2016; 68:117-22. [PMID: 27272682 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-016-0371-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Indicators of effectiveness and quality of care are urgently needed to improve the surgical outcomes. This is particularly felt in the field of complex surgical fields, such as the HPB one. International and national studies have documented an association between the large number of pancreatic surgical procedures and the outcome quality. The aim of this paper is to suggest reliable structural requirements and surgical volume to support pancreatic surgical accreditation, preserving patient's safety. Moreover, an accreditation program is outlined.
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- Claudio Bassi
- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, The Pancreas Institute, P.Le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milano, Italy
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- Section of Pancreatic Surgery, Humanitas Research Hospital, Milano, Rozzano, Italy
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- Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Oncology, The Pancreas Institute, P.Le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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