scholarly journals Age Is No Longer a Limit: Two Cases of Hepatectomy in Patients Over 90 Years Old

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shugo Uwatoko ◽  
Kentaroh Yamamoto ◽  
Takamitsu Sasaki ◽  
Daisuke Fukumori ◽  
Hirotsune Igimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Malignant Tumor ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Major Hepatectomy ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Younger Patients ◽  
The World ◽  
Short And Long Term

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignant tumor with poor prognosis. The age of patients affected by HCC is considered to be increasing, and several studies have reported significantly higher rates of morbidity and mortality after hepatectomy for HCC in elderly patients. However, other studies have reported that the short- and long-term outcomes of surgery for HCC in elderly patients are similar to those in younger patients. Whether the indications for hepatic resection in elderly patients resemble those in younger patients has thus been questioned. We describe two cases of patients over 90 years old who underwent major hepatectomy for HCC, representing the oldest patients in the world to have done so.

scholarly journals Laparoscopic versus open major liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: A case-matched analysis of short- and long-term outcomes

Open Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 964-972
Author(s):  
Aoxiao He ◽  
Zhihao Huang ◽  
Jiakun Wang ◽  
Qian Feng ◽  
Rongguiyi Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Liver Resection ◽  
Major Hepatectomy ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Perioperative Outcomes ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Laparoscopic Major Hepatectomy

Abstract Background The feasibility and safety of laparoscopic major hepatectomy (LMH) are still uncertain. The purpose of the present study is to compare the short- and long-term outcomes of LMH with those of open major hepatectomy (OMH) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Method Between January 2012 and December 2018, a total of 26 patients received laparoscopic major hepatectomy in our center. To minimize any confounding factors, a 1:3 case-matched analysis was conducted based on the demographics and extent of liver resection. Data of demographics, perioperative outcomes, and long-term oncologic outcomes were reviewed. Results Intraoperative blood loss (P = 0.007) was significantly lower in the LMH group. In addition, the LMH group exhibited a lower overall complication rate (P = 0.039) and shorter postoperative hospital stay (P = 0.024). However, no statistically significant difference was found between LMH and OMH regarding operation time (P = 0.215) and operative cost (P = 0.860). Two laparoscopic cases were converted to open liver resection. In regard to long-term outcomes, there was no significant difference between LMH and OMH regarding disease-free survival (DFS) (P = 0.079) and overall survival (OS) (P = 0.172). Conclusion LMH can be an effective and safe alternative to OMH for selected patients with liver cancer in short- and long-term outcomes.

The Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in Elderly Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Curative Surgery: A Case-Controlled Study with Propensity Score Matching

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 380-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukiyasu Okamura ◽  
Teiichi Sugiura ◽  
Takaaki Ito ◽  
Yusuke Yamamoto ◽  
Ryo Ashida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Propensity Matching ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Overall Survival Rates

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.

scholarly journals Laparoscopic versus open major liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a case-matched analysis of short- and long-term outcomes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aoxiao He ◽  
Yong Li ◽  
Jiakun Wang ◽  
Qian Feng ◽  
Wenjun Liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Liver Resection ◽  
Major Hepatectomy ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Perioperative Outcomes ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Laparoscopic Major Hepatectomy

Abstract Background: The feasibility and safety of laparoscopic major hepatectomy (LMH) is still uncertain. The purpose of the present study is to compare the short- and long-term outcomes of LMH with those of open major hepatectomy (OMH) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Method: Between January 2012 and December 2018, a total of 26 patients received laparoscopic major hepatectomy in our center. To minimize any confounding factors, a 1:3 case-matched analysis was conducted based on the demographics and extent of liver resection. Data of demographics, perioperative outcomes and long-term oncologic outcomes were reviewed.Results: Intraoperative blood loss (P=0.007) were significantly lower in LMH group. In addition, LMH group exhibited a lower overall complication rate (P=0.039) and shorter postoperative hospital stay (P=0.024). However, no statistically significant difference was found between LMH and OMH regarding operation time (P=0.215) and overall cost (P=0.024). Two laparoscopic cases were converted to open liver resection. In regard with long-term outcomes, there was no significant difference between LMH and OMH regarding disease-free survival (DFS) (P=0.079) and overall survival (OS) (P=0.172).Conclusion: LMH can be an effective and safe alternative to OMH for selected patients with liver cancer in short- and long-term outcomes.

scholarly journals Meta-analysis of short- and long-term outcomes after pure laparoscopic versus open liver surgery in hepatocellular carcinoma patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 1491-1507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Witowski ◽  
Mateusz Rubinkiewicz ◽  
Magdalena Mizera ◽  
Michał Wysocki ◽  
Natalia Gajewska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Liver Surgery ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Short And Long Term

Comparison of short- and long-term outcomes of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing surgical resection, local ablation, angiological treatment or palliation: Single center results over 35 years

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valtteri Kairaluoma ◽  
Mira Karjalainen ◽  
Juha Saarnio ◽  
Jarmo Niemelä ◽  
Heikki Huhta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Surgical Resection ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Local Ablation ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Overall Survival Rates

Abstract Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one leading cause of cancer mortality often presenting at inoperable stage. The aim of this study was to examine and compare surgically resected, locally ablated, angiologically treated and palliatively treated HCC patients’ short- and long-term outcomes in a single center over 35 year period. Methods All HCC diagnosed in Oulu University Hospital between 1983-2018 were identified from hospital records (n=273). Patients underwent hepatic resection (n=49), local ablation (RF, laser ablation or PEI; n=25), angiological treatments (TACE, TAE and SIRT; n=48) or palliative treatment (chemotherapy, best supportive care; n=151). Primary outcomes of the study were postoperative complications within 30 days after the operation, and short- (30- and 90-day) and long-term (1, 3 and 5-year) survival. Results were adjusted with sex, age, comorbidities, cirrhosis, Child-Pugh index points, ASA status, year of operation and stage. Results Surgically resected patients were younger than patients in other groups. Recurrence and local recidives occurred more often in local ablation group and in angiological treatment group (p<0.001). Surgical resection rate was 17.9%. Overall complication rates in surgical resection, local ablation and angiological group were 71.5%, 32.0% and 58.3%, (p<0.001). Major complications in respective groups occurred in 28.6%, 8.0% and 27.1%. Overall survival rates in surgical resection group were at 30 and 90 days, 1-, 3 and 5-years 95.9%, 95.9%, 85.1%, 59.0% and 51.2%. In local ablation group, respective overall survival rates were 100.0%, 100.0%, 86.1%, 43.1% and 18.8%, and in angiological group 95.8%, 93.6%, 56.1%, 26.3% and 6.6%. In cox regression model adjusted for confounding factors, local ablation and angiological treatment were significant risk factors for mortality. Prognosis was poor in palliatively treated patients. Conclusions Based on our study on Northern Finland population, the surgical resection of HCC seems to be the most effective treatment considering long-term survival and tumor recurrence after adjustment for confounding factors.

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