Effect of surgical start time on short- and long-term outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy: a propensity-score matching analysis

Author(s):  
Tao Bao ◽  
Xiao-Long Zhao ◽  
Kun-Kun Li ◽  
Ying-Jian Wang ◽  
Wei Guo

Summary There is growing focus on the relationship between surgical start time and postoperative outcomes. However, the extent to which the operation start time affects the surgical and oncological outcomes of patients undergoing esophagectomy has not previously been studied. The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the potential effect of surgical start time on the short- and long-term outcomes for patients who underwent thoracoscopic–laparoscopic McKeown esophagectomy. From September 2009 to June 2019, a total of 700 consecutive patients suffering from esophageal cancer underwent thoracoscopic–laparoscopic McKeown esophagectomy in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Daping Hospital. Among these patients, 166 esophagectomies were performed on the same day and were classified as the first- or second-start group. Patients in the first-start group were more likely to be older than those in the second-start group: (64.73 vs. 61.28, P = 0.002). In addition, patients with diabetes mellitus were more likely to be first-start cases (8.4 vs. 1.2%). After propensity score matching (52 matched patients in first-start cases and 52 matched patients in second-start cases), these findings were no longer statistically significant. There was no difference in the incidence rate of peri- or postoperative adverse events between the first- and second-start groups. The disease-specific survival rates and disease-free survival rates were comparable between the two groups (P = 0.236 and 0.292, respectively). On the basis of the present results, a later start time does not negatively affect the short- or long-term outcomes of patients undergoing minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy.

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 380-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukiyasu Okamura ◽  
Teiichi Sugiura ◽  
Takaaki Ito ◽  
Yusuke Yamamoto ◽  
Ryo Ashida ◽  
...  

Background: With aging populations increasing in developed countries, the prevalence of elderly patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is expected to rise. The aim of this study was to determine the short- and long-term outcomes of HCC surgery in elderly patients (≥75 years) using propensity score matching. Methods: The study group included 421 patients who underwent hepatectomy as their initial treatment with curative intent. The patients were divided into elderly (n = 111) and non-elderly (n = 310) groups. We applied propensity score matching – taking into consideration patient background, blood examination, and tumor factors – to minimize the effect of potential confounders. We then compared the results before and after the propensity matching. Results: Before propensity matching, the elderly group included significantly more patients with a high American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (p < 0.001). In addition, they were taking antihypertensive drugs or an anticoagulant (both p < 0.001). The severe postoperative complications and the overall survival rates for these elderly patients were significantly poorer than for the non-elderly patients (p = 0.015 and p = 0.030, respectively). We then chose 70 patients from each group for whom the preoperative confounding factors were balanced and compared the two groups. The factors identified before matching (severe complications and overall survival rates) were no longer relevant, i.e. there were no significant differences between the two groups. Conclusion: Hepatectomy for HCC in elderly patients is justified.


Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaewoo Kwon ◽  
Ki Byung Song ◽  
Seo Young Park ◽  
Dakyum Shin ◽  
Sarang Hong ◽  
...  

Background: Few studies have compared perioperative and oncological outcomes between minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD) and open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Methods: A retrospective review of patients undergoing MIPD and OPD for PDAC from January 2011 to December 2017 was performed. Perioperative, oncological, and survival outcomes were analyzed before and after propensity score matching (PSM). Results: Data from 1048 patients were evaluated (76 MIPD, 972 OPD). After PSM, 73 patients undergoing MIPD were matched with 219 patients undergoing OPD. Operation times were longer for MIPD than OPD (392 vs. 327 min, p < 0.001). Postoperative hospital stays were shorter for MIPD patients than OPD patients (12.4 vs. 14.2 days, p = 0.040). The rate of overall complications and postoperative pancreatic fistula did not differ between the two groups. Adjuvant treatment rates were higher following MIPD (80.8% vs. 59.8%, p = 0.002). With the exception of perineural invasion, no differences were seen between the two groups in pathological outcomes. The median overall survival and disease-free survival rates did not differ between the groups. Conclusions: MIPD showed shorter postoperative hospital stays and comparable perioperative and oncological outcomes to OPD for selected PDAC patients. Future randomized studies will be required to validate these findings.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinicius Campos Duarte ◽  
Fabricio Coelho ◽  
Alain Valverde ◽  
Divia Danoussou ◽  
Jaime Kruger ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Minimally invasive liver resections (MILRs) have been increasingly performed in recent years. However, the majority of MILRs are actually minor or limited resections of peripheral lesions. Due to the technical complexity major hepatectomies remain challenging for minimally invasive surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the short and long-term outcomes of patients undergoing minimally invasive right hepatectomies (MIRHs) with contemporary patients undergoing open right hepatectomies (ORHs). Methods Consecutive patients submitted to anatomic right hepatectomies between January 2013 and December 2018 in two tertiary referral centers were studied. Study groups were compared on an intention-to-treat basis after propensity score matching (PSM). Overall survival (OS) analyses were performed for the entire cohort and specific etiologies subgroups. Results During study period 178 right hepatectomies were performed. After matching, 37 patients were included in MIRH group and 60 in ORH group. The groups were homogenous for all baseline characteristics. MIRHs had significant lower blood loss (400 ml vs. 500 ml, P = 0.01), lower rate of minor complications (13.5% vs. 35%, P = 0.03) and larger resection margins (10 mm vs. 5 mm, P = 0.03) when compared to ORHs. Additionally, a non-significant decrease in hospital stay (ORH 9 days vs. MIRH 7 days, P = 0.09) was observed. No differences regarding the use of Pringle’s maneuver, operative time, major complications or perioperative mortality were observed. OS was similar between the groups (P = 0.13). Similarly, no difference in OS was found in subgroups of patients with primary liver tumors (P = 0.09) and liver metastasis (P = 0.80). Conclusions MIRHs are feasible and safe. Minimally invasive approach is associated with less blood loss, a significant reduction in minor perioperative complications, and did not negatively affect long-term outcomes.


BMC Surgery ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinícius Campos Duarte ◽  
Fabricio Ferreira Coelho ◽  
Alain Valverde ◽  
Divia Danoussou ◽  
Jaime Arthur Pirola Kruger ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Minimally invasive liver resections (MILRs) have been increasingly performed in recent years. However, the majority of MILRs are actually minor or limited resections of peripheral lesions. Due to the technical complexity major hepatectomies remain challenging for minimally invasive surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the short and long-term outcomes of patients undergoing minimally invasive right hepatectomies (MIRHs) with contemporary patients undergoing open right hepatectomies (ORHs) Methods Consecutive patients submitted to anatomic right hepatectomies between January 2013 and December 2018 in two tertiary referral centers were studied. Study groups were compared on an intention-to-treat basis after propensity score matching (PSM). Overall survival (OS) analyses were performed for the entire cohort and specific etiologies subgroups Results During study period 178 right hepatectomies were performed. After matching, 37 patients were included in MIRH group and 60 in ORH group. The groups were homogenous for all baseline characteristics. MIRHs had significant lower blood loss (400 ml vs. 500 ml, P = 0.01), lower rate of minor complications (13.5% vs. 35%, P = 0.03) and larger resection margins (10 mm vs. 5 mm, P = 0.03) when compared to ORHs. Additionally, a non-significant decrease in hospital stay (ORH 9 days vs. MIRH 7 days, P = 0.09) was observed. No differences regarding the use of Pringle’s maneuver, operative time, overall morbidity or perioperative mortality were observed. OS was similar between the groups (P = 0.13). Similarly, no difference in OS was found in subgroups of patients with primary liver tumors (P = 0.09) and liver metastasis (P = 0.80). Conclusions MIRHs are feasible and safe in experienced hands. Minimally invasive approach was associated with less blood loss, a significant reduction in minor perioperative complications, and did not negatively affect long-term outcomes.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinicius Campos Duarte ◽  
Fabricio Coelho ◽  
Alain Valverde ◽  
Divia Danoussou ◽  
Jaime Kruger ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Minimally invasive liver resections (MILRs) have been increasingly performed in recent years. However, the majority of MILRs are actually minor or limited resections of peripheral lesions. Due to the technical complexity major hepatectomies remain challenging for minimally invasive surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the short and long-term outcomes of patients undergoing minimally invasive right hepatectomies (MIRHs) with contemporary patients undergoing open right hepatectomies (ORHs). Methods: Consecutive patients submitted to anatomic right hepatectomies between January 2013 and December 2018 in two tertiary referral centers were studied. Study groups were compared on an intention-to-treat basis after propensity score matching (PSM). Overall survival (OS) analyses were performed for the entire cohort and specific etiologies subgroups. Results: During study period 178 right hepatectomies were performed. After matching, 37 patients were included in MIRH group and 60 in ORH group. The groups were homogenous for all baseline characteristics. MIRHs had significant lower blood loss (400 ml vs. 500 ml, P=0.01), lower rate of minor complications (13.5% vs. 35%, P=0.03) and larger resection margins (10 mm vs. 5 mm, P=0.03) when compared to ORHs. Additionally, a non-significant decrease in hospital stay (ORH 9 days vs. MIRH 7 days, P=0.09) was observed. No differences regarding the use of Pringle’s maneuver, operative time, overall morbidity or perioperative mortality were observed. OS was similar between the groups (P=0.13). Similarly, no difference in OS was found in subgroups of patients with primary liver tumors (P=0.09) and liver metastasis (P=0.80). Conclusions: MIRHs are feasible and safe in experienced hands. Minimally invasive approach was associated with less blood loss, a significant reduction in minor perioperative complications, and did not negatively affect long-term outcomes.


Author(s):  
Giovanni Maria Garbarino ◽  
Giulia Canali ◽  
Giulia Tarantino ◽  
Gianluca Costa ◽  
Mario Ferri ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Laparoscopic resections for rectal cancer are routinely performed in high-volume centres. Despite short-term advantages have been demonstrated, the oncological outcomes are still debated. The aim of this study was to compare the oncological adequateness of the surgical specimen and the long-term outcomes between open (ORR) and laparoscopic (LRR) rectal resections. Methods Patients undergoing laparoscopic or open rectal resections from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2019, were enrolled. A 1:2 propensity score matching was performed according to age, sex, BMI, ASA score, comorbidities, distance from the anal verge, and clinical T and N stage. Results Ninety-eight ORR were matched to 50 LRR. No differences were observed in terms of operative time (224.9 min. vs. 230.7; p = 0.567) and postoperative morbidity (18.6% vs. 20.8%; p = 0.744). LRR group had a significantly earlier soft oral intake (p < 0.001), first bowel movement (p < 0.001), and shorter hospital stay (p < 0.001). Oncological adequateness was achieved in 85 (86.7%) open and 44 (88.0%) laparoscopic resections (p = 0.772). Clearance of the distal (99.0% vs. 100%; p = 0.474) and radial margins (91.8 vs. 90.0%, p = 0.709), and mesorectal integrity (94.9% vs. 98.0%, p = 0.365) were comparable between groups. No differences in local recurrence (6.1% vs.4.0%, p = 0.589), 3-year overall survival (82.9% vs. 91.4%, p = 0.276), and disease-free survival (73.1% vs. 74.3%, p = 0.817) were observed. Conclusions LRR is associated with good postoperative results, safe oncological adequateness of the surgical specimen, and comparable survivals to open surgery.


2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 115-115
Author(s):  
Yusuke Muneoka ◽  
Yasuyuki Kawachi ◽  
Shigeto Makino ◽  
Yu Sato ◽  
Chie Kitami ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Recently, the number of elderly patients with esophageal cancer is increasing as the aging of population in Japan. Because of the benefit to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications, minimally invasive transthoracic esophagectomy (MIE) is being increasingly implemented in surgical treatment for esophageal cancer. However, short- and long-term outcomes of MIE in elderly patients have not been fully investigated. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the records of 86 patients with thoracic esophageal cancer who underwent MIE between January 2010 and December 2014 at Nagaoka Chuo General Hospital. We classified the patients into two groups according to their age: the elderly group (≥ 75 years old, n = 19) and the non-elderly group (< 75 years old, n = 67). We compared the short- and long-term outcomes between the two groups. Results There were no significant differences between the two groups in gender, comorbidity, the extent of lymphadenectomy, TNM status, or Stage (0/I/II/III/IVa/IVb: elderly group 1/1/9/8/0/0 vs. non-elderly group 5/12/26/21/2/1). Conversion rate to open esophagectomy is 10.5% in the elderly group and 6.0% in the non-elderly group (P = 0.610). The proportion of patients who received preoperative chemotherapy was significantly lower in the elderly group (21.1% vs. 67.2%, P < 0.01). With regard to surgical outcomes, there were no significant differences in operative time (301 vs. 343 min), the amount of blood loss (126 vs. 110 ml), or the median length of hospital stay (14 vs. 14 days) between the two groups. Overall morbidity was not significantly different between the two groups (47.4% vs. 49.3%, P = 0.885). The incidence of postoperative complications that were ≥  grade II according to the Clavien-Dindo classification was higher in the elderly group, but the difference was not statistically significant (42.1% vs. 25.4%, P = 0.156). The 5-year overall survival rates were 56.8% and 62.9% (P = 0.449), and the 5-year disease specific survival rates were 67.4% and 69.3% in the elderly and non-elderly groups (P = 0.564), respectively. Conclusion MIE in elderly patients with esophageal cancer can be safely performed and the long-term outcome was acceptable. However, there is a possibility of selection bias in this retrospective single-institutional study. Further multi-institutional prospective study is necessary to establish the evidence for clinical benefit of MIE for this disease. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.


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