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Llàcer-Millán E, Pavel MC, Memba R, Coronado D, González S, Achalandabaso M, Estalella L, Julià-Verdaguer E, Padilla-Zegarra E, Collins C, Jorba R. Comparison between Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI®) and Clavien-Dindo Classification for laparoscopic single-stage treatment of choledocholithiasis with concomitant cholelithiasis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:100. [PMID: 36813935 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02840-5] [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: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE The Clavien-Dindo Classification (CDC) and the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI®) are both widely used methods for reporting postoperative complications. Several studies have compared the CCI® with the CDC in evaluating postoperative complications of major abdominal surgery. However, there are no published reports comparing both indexes in single-stage laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with cholecystectomy (LCBDE) for the treatment of common bile duct stones. This study aimed to compare the accuracy of the CCI® and the CDC in evaluating the complications of LCBDE. METHODS In total, 249 patients were included. Spearman's rank test was used to calculate the correlation coefficient between CCI® and CDC with length of postoperative stay (LOS), reoperation, readmission, and mortality rates. Student t-test and Fisher's exact test were used to study, if higher ASA, age, larger surgical time, history of previous abdominal surgery, preoperative ERCP, and intraoperative cholangitis finding were associated with higher CDC grade or higher CCI® score. RESULTS Mean CCI® was 5.17 ± 12.8. CCI® ranges overlap among three CDC grades: II (20.90-36.20), IIIa (26.20-34.60), and IIIb (33.70-52.10). Age > 60 years, ASA ≥ III, and intraoperative cholangitis finding were associated with higher CCI® (p = 0.010, p = 0.044, and p = 0.031) but not with CDC ≥ IIIa (p = 0.158, p = 0.209, and p = 0.062). In patients with complications, LOS presented a significantly higher correlation with CCI® than with CDC (p = 0.044). CONCLUSION In LCBDE, the CCI® assesses better the magnitude of postoperative complications in patients older than 60 years, with a high ASA as well as in those who present intraoperative cholangitis. In addition, the CCI® correlates better with LOS in patients with complications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Erik Llàcer-Millán
- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, University Hospital of Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain.
- School of Medicine, Rovira i Virgili University, Reus, Spain.
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain.
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- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, University Hospital of Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain
- School of Medicine, Rovira i Virgili University, Reus, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, University Hospital of Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain
- School of Medicine, Rovira i Virgili University, Reus, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Sant Joan Despí-Moises Broggi Hospital, Sant Joan Despí, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Sant Joan Despí-Moises Broggi Hospital, Sant Joan Despí, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, University Hospital of Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, University Hospital of Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain
- School of Medicine, Rovira i Virgili University, Reus, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, University Hospital of Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, University Hospital of Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Department, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland
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- General Surgery Department, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, University Hospital of Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain
- School of Medicine, Rovira i Virgili University, Reus, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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Veličković J, Feng C, Palibrk I, Veličković D, Jovanović B, Bumbaširević V. The Assessment of Complications After Major Abdominal Surgery: A Comparison of Two Scales. J Surg Res 2020; 247:397-405. [PMID: 31676144 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND An accurate and reproducible method for the evaluation of postoperative morbidity is essential for a valid assessment of the outcomes of surgery. However, there is still no consensus on reporting of complications. The Clavien-Dindo classification (CDC) of complications is a validated system which reports only the most severe complication. The Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI) is a novel scale designed to capture the overall burden of complications. The aim of our study is to validate and compare the CDC and the CCI in the setting of high-risk surgical patients in whom multiple complications are common. METHODS A prospective, observational study analyzed 206 high-risk adult patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Each postoperative complication was recorded until discharge or readmission within 30 days. The severity of complications was graded with the CDC, and the CCI was calculated subsequently. Correlations of the CDC and the CCI with hospitalization indicators and functional activity on discharge were assessed and compared. RESULTS A total of 424 complications occurred in 125 (60.7%) patients. The median CCI for the cohort was 20.9 (0-44.9). CD grade II was the most frequent among patients with complications (62/125; 49.6%). The CCI and the CDC have shown a strong correlation (r = 0.969, P < 0.01). Both scales strongly correlated with the parameters of hospitalization, but the CCI showed a stronger correlation to the intensive care unit length of stay (LOS; 0.670 versus 0.628, P < 0.001), postoperative LOS (0.652 versus 0.630, P = 0.041), and prolonged intensive care unit LOS (0.604 versus 0.555, P < 0.001). The median CCI and the highest CD grade were significantly different respective to the functional activity on discharge (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The CDC and the CCI are the effective methods for reporting of complications after major abdominal surgery. The CCI is a more accurate scale for use in high-risk patients and correlates better with the postoperative LOS.
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