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Rotter T, Kinsman LD, Alsius A, Scott SD, Lawal A, Ronellenfitsch U, Plishka C, Groot G, Woods P, Coulson C, Bakel LA, Sears K, Ross-White A, Machotta A, Schultz TJ. Clinical pathways for secondary care and the effects on professional practice, patient outcomes, length of stay and hospital costs. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2025; 5:CD006632. [PMID: 40365866 PMCID: PMC12076547 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006632.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2025]
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BACKGROUND Clinical pathways (CPWs) are structured multidisciplinary care plans. They aim to translate evidence into practice and optimize clinical outcomes. This is the first update of the previous systematic review (Rotter 2010). OBJECTIVES To investigate the effect of CPWs on patient outcomes, length of stay, costs and charges, adherence to recommended practice, and to measure the impact of different approaches to implementation of CPWs. SEARCH METHODS For this update, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and Embase were searched on 25 July 2024. Two trial registries were searched on 26 July 2024, along with reference checking, citation searching and contacting authors to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We considered two groups of participants: health professionals involved in CPW utilization, including (but not limited to) physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, occupational therapists and social workers; and patients managed using a CPW. We included randomized trials, non-randomized trials, controlled before-after (CBA) studies, and interrupted time-series (ITS) studies comparing (1) stand-alone clinical pathways with usual care, and (2) clinical pathways as part of a multifaceted intervention with usual care. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently screened all titles, abstracts and full-text manuscripts to assess eligibility and the methodological quality of included studies using the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organization of Care 'Risk of Bias' tool. Certainty of evidence was assessed by two authors independently. Interventions were scored as 'high', 'moderate' or 'low' for the evidence-based implementation process. MAIN RESULTS The update provided 31 additional studies for a total of 58 included studies (24,841 patients and 2027 healthcare professionals). Forty-one (71%) were randomized trials, four (7%) non-randomized trials, four (7%) CBA studies and nine (16%) ITS studies. Forty-nine studies compared stand-alone CPWs to usual care and nine compared multifaceted interventions including a CPW to usual care. Collectively, the risk of bias was high due to potential contamination by healthcare professionals, lack of blinding of patients and personnel, lack of allocation concealment and selective reporting in ITS studies. Stand-alone clinical pathway interventions It is uncertain whether stand-alone CPWs reduce inhospital mortality (13% v 16%: OR 0.79, 95% CI 0.53 to 1.20; P = 0.27; I² = 65%; 7 randomized trials; n = 4603; low-certainty evidence due to serious imprecision and inconsistency) or mortality (up to 6 months) (4% v 3%: OR 1.37, 95% CI 0.72 to 2.60; P = 0.34; I² = 20%; 3 randomized trials, n = 805; low-certainty evidence due to serious risk of bias and imprecision). Stand-alone CPWs likely reduce inhospital complications (10% v 17%: OR 0.57, 95% CI 0.41 to 0.80; P = 0.001; I² = 52%; 11 randomized trials, n = 3668; moderate-certainty evidence due to serious risk of bias). It is very uncertain whether stand-alone CPWs reduce hospital readmissions (up to 6 months) (9% v 13%: OR 0.67, 95% CI 0.44 to 1.03; P = 0.07; I² = 11%; 9 randomized trials, n = 1578; very low-certainty evidence due to serious risk of bias and very serious imprecision). Stand-alone CPWs likely reduce the length of hospital stay compared to usual care (MD -1.12 days, 95% CI -1.60 to -0.65; P < 0.00001; I² = 64%; 21 studies; n = 5201; moderate-certainty evidence due to serious inconsistency). Costs and charges were generally lower in CPWs as indicated by negative MDs in nine studies (10 studies, n = 2113, data not pooled; very low-certainty evidence due to serious indirectness and very serious inconsistency). Stand-alone CPWs may slightly increase adherence to recommended practice compared with usual care (3 randomized studies, n = 573; data not pooled; low-certainty evidence due to serious risk of bias and serious inconsistency). Multifaceted clinical pathway interventions It is uncertain whether multifaceted CPWs reduce inhospital mortality (2 randomized studies, n = 6304, data not pooled; low-certainty evidence due to very serious inconsistency). Multifaceted CPWs may make little or no difference to mortality (up to 6 months) (9% v 8%: OR 1.05, 95% CI 0.88 to 1.25; P = 0.61; I² = 0%; 3 randomized studies; n = 6531; low-certainty evidence due to serious imprecision and serious risk of bias). It is uncertain whether multifaceted CPWs reduce inhospital complications (9% v 23%: OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.12 to 0.87; 1 study, n = 140; low-certainty evidence due to very serious imprecision). It is uncertain whether multifaceted CPWs reduce hospital readmission (up to 6 months) (2 randomized studies, n =1569, data not pooled; low-certainty evidence due to very serious inconsistency), or length of stay (4 randomized studies, n = 1936, data not pooled; low-certainty evidence due to very serious inconsistency), or hospital costs and charges (4 randomized studies, n = 2015, data not pooled; very low-certainty evidence due to very serious imprecision and serious indirectness in outcome measures). It is uncertain whether multifaceted CPWs increase adherence to recommended practice (2 randomized studies, n = 6304, data not pooled, low-certainty evidence due to very serious inconsistency). Key study characteristics The highest proportion of included studies were from the USA (36%), followed by Australia (10%), China (10%), Japan (5%), the UK (5%), Canada (5%), Italy (5%), and Germany (5%). More than half of the included studies tested CPW in general acute wards (53%), followed by emergency departments (17%), intensive care (14%), and extended-stay facilities (10%). The most common clinical conditions were asthma (16%), stroke (10%), mechanical ventilation (9%) and myocardial infarction (7%). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Stand-alone CPWs are likely to reduce inhospital complications and length of hospital stay and may slightly increase adherence to recommended practice. There was little conclusive evidence for multifaceted CPWs due to mixed results from a limited number of included studies. It is uncertain whether stand-alone CPWs or CPWs, as part of a multifaceted approach, reduce inhospital mortality, mortality (up to 6 months), hospital readmission (up to 6 months) or costs and charges.
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- Thomas Rotter
- Healthcare Quality Programs, School of Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research, La Trobe University Rural Health School, Bendigo, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Endocrine Surgery, Medical Faculty of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and University Hospital Halle (Saale), Halle (Saale), Germany
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- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Queen's Collaboration for Health Care Quality: a JBI Centre of Excellence, School of Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Bracken Health Sciences Library, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
- Queen's Collaboration for Health Care Quality: a JBI Centre of Excellence, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sophia Children's Hospital, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia
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Wang Y, Diao H, Xu L, Peng Z. Comparison of Early Functional Recovery Following Triportal Robot-Assisted and Uniportal Video-Assisted Segmentectomy in Patients With Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis. Thorac Cancer 2025; 16:e70041. [PMID: 40074689 PMCID: PMC11903195 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.70041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2025] [Accepted: 03/03/2025] [Indexed: 03/14/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) is more precise and flexible than video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment. This study compared the early postoperative functional recovery of patients who underwent triportal RATS with that of patients who underwent uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (UVATS) for segmentectomy. METHODS This observational, prospective study included 172 patients with clinical stage I or II peripheral NSCLC who underwent RATS or UVATS segmentectomy. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to balance differences between groups. The functional recovery data were collected during the first 4 weeks after discharge via portable devices and questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30, Christensen Fatigue Scale, MD Anderson Symptom Inventory, and Leicester Cough Questionnaire). RESULTS After PSM, the baseline characteristics were consistent between the groups. RATS was associated with shorter operation time and lower total drainage volume compared to UVATS. However, RATS was associated with more cases of severe postoperative pain. Despite this, patients who underwent RATS recovered well, showed good short-term outcomes in fatigue and physical function, and experienced few postoperative adverse events. The differences in average daily step count and sleep duration were not significant. In terms of global health status (GHS), RATS was slightly but nonsignificantly advantageous. CONCLUSIONS In the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway, triportal RATS has potential benefits in terms of perioperative and early postoperative functional recovery after segmentectomy. TRIAL REGISTRATION Biomedical Research Ethics Committee of Shandong Province: 2022-580; Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2300067977.
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- Yan‐Cheng Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityShandong First Medical UniversityJinanP. R. China
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- National Clinical Research Center for CancerChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingP. R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityShandong First Medical UniversityJinanP. R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityShandong First Medical UniversityJinanP. R. China
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Fan CY, Lin CW, Sung CW, Huang EPC. Therapeutic potential of physical stabilization in VATS pain control: a randomized controlled trial. Updates Surg 2025; 77:193-199. [PMID: 39277837 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-024-01999-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been widely used for low invasiveness and shorter recovery time. However, patients receiving VATS still experienced moderate-to-severe pain even under both regional and systemic analgesia. Little is known on the effect of non-pharmaceutical method with physical stabilization for post-VATS pain control. The study aims to investigate the feasibility of physical stabilization as a surrogate method for pain control. The single-blinded, randomized-controlled trial recruited the patients into physical stabilization group and standard care group after VATS. The patients in the intervention group tied a thoracic belt for all day, while the control group did not. Both groups had intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IVPCA) and on-demand oral analgesics. The primary outcome was the visual analogue scale for pain at the 6th, 24th and 48th hour post-VATS and at the hospital discharge. There were 18 patients assigned to the interventional group and 18 patients assigned to the control group. Four patients in the control group were dropped out from the study. Physical stabilization was found to enhance the analgesic effect post-operative 24-48 h compared to standard care (Difference of VAS: 1.11 ± 0.68 v.s. 0.5 ± 0.86, p = 0.031). It had no effect on the dose of IVPCA or the use of oral analgesic agents. No complications direct to the thoracic belt or adverse outcome from the surgery were found in the study. Physical stabilization with thoracic belt to patients receiving VATS benefits to pain control, especially between the 24th and 48th hour post-VATS. Clinical Trial Registry number: NCT04735614.
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- Cheng-Yi Fan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.
- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Chu X, Liu S, Dai X, Chen W, Qi G, Jiang X, Wu Z, Zhou Y, Shi X. Systematic analysis of the occurrence characteristics and impact on hospitalization costs of trauma complications. Am J Surg 2024; 237:115936. [PMID: 39241624 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.115936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Trauma complications increase the burden of disease and hospitalization costs for patients. More research evidence is needed on how to more effectively prevent these complications and reduce hospitalization costs based on the characteristics of trauma patients. Therefore, this study will systematically analyze the characteristics of trauma complications and their specific impact on hospitalization costs. METHODS This is a multi-center retrospective study of trauma hospitalizations from 2018 to 2023. Associations between population characteristics, trauma features, and each complication occurrence were investigated using multiple correspondence analysis. Logistic regression analysis assessed factors influencing trauma complications. Additionally, a generalized linear model analyzed the relative increase in hospital costs for each complication. RESULTS A total of 48,032 trauma patients were included, with 22.0% experiencing at least one complication. Thrombosis is more prevalent among elderly women (aged ≥65) with pelvic and extremity trauma. In men aged 18-44 years, respiratory insufficiency and post-traumatic anemia primarily occurred in cases of head injuries and multiple injuries. Chest and multiple injuries predispose people aged 45-64 to pneumonia and electrolyte disorders. Body surface injuries are prone to surgical site infections. Complications resulted in an average relative increase in overall hospitalization costs of 1.32-fold, with thrombosis (1.58-fold), respiratory insufficiency (1.11-fold), post-traumatic anemia (0.58-fold), surgical site infection (0.48-fold), pneumonia (0.53-fold), electrolyte disorders (0.47-fold). CONCLUSIONS This study systematically analyzed the occurrence characteristics of trauma complications and the burden trends of hospitalization costs due to complications, providing a reference for the formulation of trauma classification and management strategies.
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- Xiangyuan Chu
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Medical Record Management, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Emergency Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China; Key Laboratory of Maternal & Child Health and Exposure Science of Guizhou Higher Education Institutes, Zunyi, Guizhou, China; Center for Pediatric Trauma Research & Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Dostbil A, Kasali K, Aydin Y, Ince I, Ulas AB, Yilmaz MA, Ceren M, Eroğlu A, Ozgodek HB, Ozkal MS, Elsharkawy H. Comparison of the postoperative analgesic efficacy of serratus anterior plane block with different types of blocks for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI 2024; 32:419-435. [PMID: 39651044 PMCID: PMC11620527 DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2024.26887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 12/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND The study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy of single-shot serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) with other regional block techniques. METHODS In this meta-analysis, randomized controlled trials published in the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ClinicalKey, and PROSPERO electronic databases between March 24, 2014 and March 24, 2024 comparing the analgesic efficacy of SABP with other regional blocks in adult patients undergoing VATS were reviewed. RESULTS Nine randomized controlled trials consisting of a total of 537 participants (287 males, 250 females; mean age: 55.2±13.1 years) were included in this meta-analysis. Serratus anterior plane block was compared with erector spinae plane block (ESPB), local infiltration anesthesia (LIA), and thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB). The postoperative 24-h cumulative opioid consumption was statistically significantly higher in SAPB than in ESPB (standardized mean difference [SMD]=1.98; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.23 to 3.73; Z=2.22; p=0.03; I 2 =97%; random effects model) and TPVB (SMD=0.63; 95% CI, 0.31 to 0.96; Z=3.84; p<0.001; I 2 =0%; fixed effects model) and lower than in LIA (SMD=-1.77; 95% CI, -2.24 to -1.30; Z=7.41; p<0.001; I 2 =0%; fixed effects model). Active pain scores 2 h postoperatively were statistically significantly lower in SAPB than in LIA (SMD=-2.90; 95% CI, -5.29 to -0.50; Z=2.37; p=0.02; I 2 =93%; random-effects model). At 12 h postoperatively, both passive pain scores (SMD=0.37; 95% CI, 0.07 to 0.66; Z=2.41; p=0.02; I 2 =0%; fixed effects model) and active pain scores (SMD=0.55; 95% CI, 0.25 to 0.85; Z=3.60; p<0.001; I 2 =0%; fixed effects model) were statistically significantly lower in ESBP than in SAPB. There was no difference between SAPB and the other groups in terms of the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting. CONCLUSION After a comprehensive evaluation of postoperative analgesic effects, it appears that ESBP and TPVB may be better than SABP, and SABP may be better than LIA for analgesia of patients undergoing VATS. Further studies are required to determine the optimal regional analgesia technique in VATS.
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- Aysenur Dostbil
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye
- Anesthesiology Clinical Research Office, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Anesthesiology Clinical Research Office, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
- Department of Biostatistics, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Anesthesiology Clinical Research Office, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Anesthesiology Clinical Research Office, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Penn State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Altınbaş University MedicalPark Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye
- Outcomes Research Consortium, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Erzurum City Hospital, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Healing Center, MetroHealth Vice Chair for Anesthesiology Research, Ohio, USA
- Case Western Reserve University Outcomes Research Consortium, Ohio, USA
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Neuschmid MC, Ponholzer F, Ng C, Maier H, Dejaco H, Lucciarini P, Schneeberger S, Augustin F. Intercostal Catheters Reduce Long-Term Pain and Postoperative Opioid Consumption after VATS. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2842. [PMID: 38792384 PMCID: PMC11122185 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: Pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) leads to impaired postoperative recovery, possible side effects of opioid usage, and higher rates of chronic post-surgery pain (CPSP). Nevertheless, guidelines on perioperative pain management for VATS patients are lacking. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of intercostal catheters in combination with a single shot intraoperative intercostal nerve block (SSINB) in comparison to SSINB alone with respect to opioid consumption and CPSP. Methods: Patients receiving an anatomic VATS resection between 2019 and 2022 for primary lung cancer were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 75 consecutive patients receiving an ICC and SSINB and 75 consecutive patients receiving only SSINB were included in our database. After enforcing the exclusion criteria (insufficient documentation, external follow-ups, or patients receiving opioids on a fixed schedule; n = 9) 141 patients remained for further analysis. Results: The ICC and No ICC cohort were comparable in age, gender distribution, tumor location and hospital stay. Patients in the ICC cohort showed significantly less opioid usage regarding the extent (4.48 ± 6.69 SD vs. 7.23 ± 7.55 SD mg, p = 0.023), duration (0.76 ± 0.97 SD vs. 1.26 ± 1.33 SD days, p = 0.012) and frequency (0.90 ± 1.34 SD vs. 1.45 ± 1.51 SD times, p = 0.023) in comparison to the No ICC group. During the first nine months of oncological follow-up assessments, no statistical difference was found in the rate of patients experiencing postoperative pain, although a trend towards less pain in the ICC cohort was found. One year after surgery, the ICC cohort expressed significantly less often pain (1.5 vs. 10.8%, p = 0.035). Conclusions: Placement of an ICC provides VATS patients with improved postoperative pain relief resulting in a reduced frequency of required opioid administration, less days with opioids, and a reduced total amount of opioids consumed. Furthermore, ICC patients have significantly lower rates of CPSP one year after surgery.
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- Marie-Christin Neuschmid
- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (F.P.)
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (F.P.)
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (F.P.)
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (F.P.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (F.P.)
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (F.P.)
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (F.P.)
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Sun MH, Wu LS, Qiu YY, Yan J, Li XQ. Enhanced recovery after surgery in elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer who underwent video-assisted thoracic surgery. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:2040-2049. [PMID: 38680260 PMCID: PMC11045500 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i12.2040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was designed to investigate the clinical outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in the perioperative period in elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). AIM To investigate the potential enhancement of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) in postoperative recovery in elderly patients with NSCLC. METHODS We retrospectively analysed the clinical data of 85 elderly NSCLC patients who underwent ERAS (the ERAS group) and 327 elderly NSCLC patients who received routine care (the control group) after VATS at the Department of Thoracic Surgery of Peking University Shenzhen Hospital between May 2015 and April 2017. After propensity score matching of baseline data, we analysed the postoperative stay, total hospital expenses, postoperative 48-h pain score, and postoperative complication rate for the 2 groups of patients who underwent lobectomy or sublobar resection. RESULTS After propensity score matching, ERAS significantly reduced the postoperative hospital stay (6.96 ± 4.16 vs 8.48 ± 4.18 d, P = 0.001) and total hospital expenses (48875.27 ± 18437.5 vs 55497.64 ± 21168.63 CNY, P = 0.014) and improved the satisfaction score (79.8 ± 7.55 vs 77.35 ± 7.72, P = 0.029) relative to those for routine care. No significant between-group difference was observed in postoperative 48-h pain score (4.68 ± 1.69 vs 5.28 ± 2.1, P = 0.090) or postoperative complication rate (21.2% vs 27.1%, P = 0.371). Subgroup analysis showed that ERAS significantly reduced the postoperative hospital stay and total hospital expenses and increased the satisfaction score of patients who underwent lobectomy but not of patients who underwent sublobar resection. CONCLUSION ERAS effectively reduced the postoperative hospital stay and total hospital expenses and improved the satisfaction score in the perioperative period for elderly NSCLC patients who underwent lobectomy but not for patients who underwent sublobar resection.
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- Mei-Hua Sun
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong Province, China
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Zhou Y, Yuan P, Xing Q, Jin W, Shi C. Efficacy of postoperative analgesia with intravenous paracetamol and mannitol injection, combined with thoracic paravertebral nerve block in post video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery pain: a prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2024; 24:14. [PMID: 38172686 PMCID: PMC10765788 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02386-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Although video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has advantages of reduced injury and faster healing, patients still endure moderate and severe postoperative pain. Paracetamol and mannitol injection, the first acetaminophen injection in China, has the advantages of convenient administration, rapid onset of action, and no first-pass effect. This aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of postoperative analgesia with paracetamol and mannitol injection, combined with thoracic paravertebral nerve block (TPVB) in post VATS pain. METHODS This study was a single-center, prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial. Patients scheduled for VATS were randomly divided into three groups, general anesthesia group (Group C), TPVB group (Group T) and TPVB + paracetamol and mannitol injection group (Group TP). In this study, the primary outcome was determined as visual analog scale (VAS) scores at rest and coughing, the secondary observation outcomes were the first time to use analgesic pump, the total consumption of oxycodone in the analgesic pump, number of effective and total analgesic pump compressions at first 48 h postoperatively, the perioperative consumption of sufentanil, time to extubation, hospital length of stay, urine volume, and the incidence of adverse events. RESULTS In a state of rest and cough, patients in the Group TP showed significantly lower VAS pain scores at 1, 12, 24, and 48 postoperative-hour compared with Group C and Group T. Intraoperative sufentanil and postoperative oxycodone consumption, the first time to press analgesic pump, the times of effective and total compressions of patient- controlled analgesia (PCA) were lower than those of the Group C and Group T. Interestingly, urine output was higher in Group TP. There were no differences between the three groups in terms of extubation time, length of hospital stay and adverse effects, indicating that intravenous paracetamol and mannitol injection is an effective and safe perioperative analgesia method. CONCLUSIONS Paracetamol and mannitol injection, combined with TPVB may provide important beneficial effects on acute pain control and reduce the consumption of opioid in patients undergoing VATS. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered on Jun 19, 2023 in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ( https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=199315 ), registration number ChiCTR2300072623 (19/06/2023).
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- Yin Zhou
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Hentati A, Ayed AB, Jdidi J, Chaari Z, Halima GB, Frikha I. Enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery in low- and middle-income countries: Feasibility and outcomes. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2024; 32:27-35. [PMID: 37993978 DOI: 10.1177/02184923231216131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) applies multimodal, perioperative, and evidence-based practices to decrease postoperative morbi-mortality, the length of hospital stay, and hospitalization costs. Implementing enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery (ERATS) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is problematic. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of an ERATS protocol adapted to LMIC conditions in Tunisia. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted this randomized controlled trial between December 2015 and August 2017 in the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Habib Bourguiba University Hospital of Sfax, Tunisia. RESULTS One hundred patients undergoing thoracic surgery were randomly allocated to the ERATS group or Control group. During the postoperative phase, 13 patients (13%) were excluded secondary. These complication rates were lower in the ERATS group: lack of reexpansion (14.63% vs 16.10%: p = 0.72), pleural effusion (0% vs 10.86%, p = 0.05), and prolonged air leak (17.07% vs 30.43%, p = 0.14). The pain level decreased significantly in the ERATS group from postoperative H3 (p = 0.006). This difference was significant at H6 (p = 0.001), H24 (p = 0.05), H48 (p = 0.01), discharge (p = 0.002), and after 15 days (p = 0.01), with a decreased analgesic consumption. The length of hospital stay was shorter in the ERAS group (median six days vs seven days, p = 0.17). CONCLUSION This study provides an adapted ERATS protocol, applicable regardless of the surgical approach or the type of resection and suitable for LMIC hospital's conditions. This protocol can improve the postoperative outcomes of thoracic surgery.
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- Abdessalem Hentati
- University of Sfax Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Surgery Department, Gabes University Hospital, Gabes, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Community Medicine Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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Sarridou DG, Mouratoglou SA, Mitchell JB, Cox F, Boutou A, Braoudaki M, Lambrou GI, Konstantinidou M, Argiriadou H, Walker CPR. Post-Operative Thoracic Epidural Analgesia and Incidence of Major Complications according to Specific Safety Standardized Documentation: A Large Retrospective Dual Center Experience. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1672. [PMID: 38138898 PMCID: PMC10744802 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13121672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Thoracic epidural analgesia is considered the gold standard in post-operative pain management following thoracic surgery. This study was designed to explore the safety of thoracic epidural analgesia and to quantify the incidence of its post-operative complications and side effects in patients undergoing thoracotomy for major surgery, such as resection of lung malignancies and lung transplantation. (2) Methods: This is a retrospective, dual-center observational study including patients that underwent major thoracic surgery including lung transplantation and received concurrent placement of thoracic epidural catheters for post-operative analgesia. An electronic system of referral and documentation of complications was used, and information was retrieved from our electronic critical care charting system. (3) Results: In total, 1145 patients were included in the study. None of the patients suffered any major complication, including hematoma, abscess, or permanent nerve damage. (4) Conclusions: the present study showed that in experienced centers, post-operative epidural analgesia in patients with thoracotomy is a safe technique, manifesting minimal, none-serious complications.
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- Despoina G. Sarridou
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.A.M.); (H.A.)
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, The Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital NHS, Middlesex, London UB9 6JH, UK; (J.B.M.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.A.M.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, The Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital NHS, Middlesex, London UB9 6JH, UK; (J.B.M.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, The Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital NHS, Middlesex, London UB9 6JH, UK; (J.B.M.); (F.C.)
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- Respiratory Medicine Department, Hippokration Hospital, 54942 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Science, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB, UK;
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- Choremeio Research Laboratory, First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, G. Papanikolaou General Hospital, 57010 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.A.M.); (H.A.)
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Wu Z, Wang Q, Wu C, Wu C, Yu H, Chen C, He H, Wu M. Paravertebral vs Epidural Anesthesia for Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Trial. Ann Thorac Surg 2023; 116:1006-1012. [PMID: 37573993 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The choice of postoperative pain management for patients who experience moderate to severe acute pain after thoracoscopic surgery is debatable. This study aimed to determine whether paravertebral block (PVB) provides more benefits than thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) for thoracoscopic surgery. METHODS From February 2020 to April 2022, patients without chronic pain who were scheduled to undergo thoracoscopic surgery were randomly assigned to the PVB group or the TEA group. The visual analogue scale score was used to measure the degree of pain when the patients were at rest or coughing. RESULTS In total, 176 eligible patients were enrolled in this study. No significant difference in the visual analogue scale score was found between the 2 groups at rest (P = .395) or with coughing (P = .157). Additionally, there was no significant difference in the average pain score between these 2 states (P = .221). The median time for catheter placement in the PVB group was 5 minutes, which was shorter than that (14 minutes) in the TEA group (P < .001). Moreover, the catheter placement failure rate in the PVB group was lower than that in the TEA group (P = .038). The incidence of hypotension (P = .016) and urinary retention (P = .006) in the PVB group was lower than that in the TEA group. CONCLUSIONS PVB can provide pain relief that is similar to that of TEA but with no additional puncture pain, a shorter catheter placement time, and fewer side effects in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
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- Zixiang Wu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Quality Management, the Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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Xu Y, Luo J, Ge Q, Cong Z, Jiang Z, Diao Y, Huang H, Wei W, Shen Y. Safety and feasibility of a novel chest tube placement in uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. Thorac Cancer 2023; 14:2648-2656. [PMID: 37491972 PMCID: PMC10493483 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.15049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The type and placement of chest tube for patients undergoing uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy remains controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a novel technique in which a pigtail catheter was used alone as the chest tube and placed near the incision for chest drainage after uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy and extended lymphadenectomy. METHODS A total of 217 patients undergoing uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy were retrospectively reviewed and divided into two groups. In group A, a 12-Fr pigtail catheter with several side ports was placed next to the uniportal wound. In group B, a conventional 20-Fr chest tube was placed through the uniportal wound itself. Postoperative complications related to chest tube placement and patients' subjective satisfaction were compared between the two groups. Postoperative pain management effect and other clinical outcomes such as duration of chest drainage and postoperative stay were also compared. RESULTS There were 112 patients in group A and 105 patients in group B. A significantly lower incidence of wound complications was found in group A postoperatively (p = 0.034). The pain score on coughing in group A was significantly lower than that in group B on postoperative day two (POD2) (p = 0.021). There was no significant difference of other clinical outcomes such as duration of chest drainage and postoperative stay as well as major complications between the two groups. CONCLUSION Placing a 12-Fr pigtail catheter alone next to the uniportal wound for chest drainage might be effective and safe after uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy and extended lymphadenectomy.
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- Yang Xu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of MedicineSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalBengbu Medical CollegeNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of MedicineSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalBengbu Medical CollegeNanjingChina
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of MedicineSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling HospitalBengbu Medical CollegeNanjingChina
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Bottet B, Piton N, Selim J, Sarsam M, Guisier F, Baste JM. Beyond the Frontline: A Triple-Line Approach of Thoracic Surgeons in Lung Cancer Management-State of the Art. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4039. [PMID: 37627067 PMCID: PMC10452134 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15164039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is now described as an extremely heterogeneous disease in its clinical presentation, histology, molecular characteristics, and patient conditions. Over the past 20 years, the management of lung cancer has evolved with positive results. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized the treatment landscape for NSCLC in both metastatic and locally advanced stages. The identification of molecular alterations in NSCLC has also allowed the development of targeted therapies, which provide better outcomes than chemotherapy in selected patients. However, patients usually develop acquired resistance to these treatments. On the other hand, thoracic surgery has progressed thanks to minimally invasive procedures, pre-habilitation and enhanced recovery after surgery. Moreover, within thoracic surgery, precision surgery considers the patient and his/her disease in their entirety to offer the best oncologic strategy. Surgeons support patients from pre-operative rehabilitation to surgery and beyond. They are involved in post-treatment follow-up and lung cancer recurrence. When conventional therapies are no longer effective, salvage surgery can be performed on selected patients.
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- Benjamin Bottet
- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Center University De Rouen, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Pathology, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, CHU Rouen, Normandy University, F-76000 Rouen, France;
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, CHU Rouen, F-76000 Rouen, France;
- INSERM EnVI UMR 1096, University of Rouen Normandy, F-76000 Rouen, France
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Center University De Rouen, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Pneumology, CHU Rouen, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France;
- Clinical Investigation Center, Rouen University Hospital, CIC INSERM 1404, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Center University De Rouen, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France; (B.B.); (M.S.)
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Chung HW, Chang H, Hong D, Yun HJ, Chung HS. Optimal ropivacaine concentration for ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy surgery. Niger J Clin Pract 2023; 26:1139-1146. [PMID: 37635608 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_63_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Background An ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has emerged as an effective way to control postoperative pain and may be a good alternative way to an epidural block. However, relevant research on the appropriate concentration of local anesthetics for an ESPB remains scarce. Aims This study aimed to investigate the optimal concentration of ropivacaine for an ESPB in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Methods A total of 68 patients who underwent a VATS lobectomy were enrolled. An ipsilateral ultrasound-guided ESPB was performed with three different ropivacaine concentrations as a local anesthetic: 0.189% (G1), 0.375% (G2), and 0.556% (G3). The total amount of perioperative remifentanil administered, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) applied, and rescue drugs for postoperative analgesia during the 24 h after surgery were acquired, and numeric rating scale (NRS) scores were obtained. Results The total amount of intraoperative remifentanil administered was 7.20 ± 3.04 mcg/kg, 5.32 ± 2.70 mcg/kg, and 4.60 ± 1.75 in the G1, G2, and G3 groups, respectively. G2 and G3 had significantly lower amounts of remifentanil administered than the G1 group (P = 0.02 vs. G2; P = 0.003 vs. G3). The G3 group needed more inotropes than the G1 and G2 groups in the perioperative period (P = 0.045). The NRS scores, PCA, and rescue drug were not significantly different in the three groups. Conclusion The optimal concentration of ropivacaine recommended for an ESPB was 0.375%, which was effective in controlling pain and reducing the intraoperative opioid requirements with minimal adverse reactions such as hypotension.
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- H W Chung
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Dogruyol T, Kahraman S, Dogruyol S, Buz M, Cimenoglu B, Ozdemir A, Dogu Geyik F, Demirhan R. Is intensive care necessary after major thoracic surgery? A propensity score-matched study. TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI 2023; 31:229-238. [PMID: 37484638 PMCID: PMC10357857 DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2023.23501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Background This study aims to compare the surgical results, complications, mortality rates, and inpatient costs in two patient groups followed, whether in the intensive care unit or general ward after a major thoracic procedure and to examine clinical and surgical factors related to the development of complications. Methods Between January 2018 and June 2021, a total of 485 patients (150 males, 335 females; mean age: 58.3±13.2 years; range, 22 to 86 years) who underwent a major thoracic surgery in our clinic were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups as the intensive care unit patients (n=254) and general ward patients (n=231). In the former group, the patients were followed in the intensive care unit for a day, while in the general ward group, the patients were taken directly to the ward. The groups were compared after propensity score matching. All patients were analyzed for risk factors of morbidity development. Results After propensity score matching, 246 patients were enrolled including 123 patients in each group. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in any features except for late morbidity, and inpatient costs were higher in the intensive care unit group (p<0.05). In the multivariate analysis, age, American Society of Anesthesiologists Class 3, and secondary malignancy were found to be associated with morbidity (p<0.05). Conclusion In experienced centers, it is both safe and costeffective to follow almost all of the major thoracic surgery patients postoperatively in the general ward.
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- Talha Dogruyol
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Emergency Medicine, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Evaluation of an enhanced recovery after lung surgery (ERALS) program in lung cancer lobectomy: An eight-year experience. Cir Esp 2023; 101:198-207. [PMID: 36906353 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2022.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced recovery after lung surgery (ERALS) protocols have proven useful in reducing postoperative stay (POS) and postoperative complications (POC). We studied the performance of an ERALS program for lung cancer lobectomy in our institution, aiming to identify which factors are associated with a reduction of POC and POS. METHODS Analytic retrospective observational study conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital involving patients submitted to lobectomy for lung cancer and included in an ERALS program. Univariable and multivariable analysis were employed to identify factors associated with increased risk of POC and prolonged POS. RESULTS A total 624 patients were enrolled in the ERALS program. The median POS was 4 days (range 1-63), with 2.9% of ICU postoperative admission. A videothoracoscopic approach was used in 66.6% of cases, and 174 patients (27.9%) experienced at least one POC. Perioperative mortality rate was 0.8% (5 cases). Mobilization to chair in the first 24h after surgery was achieved in 82.5% of cases, with 46.5% of patients achieving ambulation in the first 24h. Absence of mobilization to chair and preoperative FEV1% less than 60% predicted, were identified as independent risk factors for POC, while thoracotomy approach and the presence of POC predicted prolonged POS. CONCLUSIONS We observed a reduction in ICU admissions and POS contemporaneous with the use of an ERALS program in our institution. We demonstrated that early mobilization and videothoracoscopic approach are modifiable independent predictors of reduced POC and POS, respectively.
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Singariya G, Kamal M, Paliwal B. Pain after thoracotomy: Conquered or to be conquered? Indian J Anaesth 2023; 67:S12-S14. [PMID: 37065951 PMCID: PMC10104086 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_90_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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- Geeta Singariya
- Department of Anaesthesia, Dr SN Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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Nerb L, Burton BN, Macias AA, Gabriel RA. Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Receipt of Regional Anesthesia Among Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023; 37:246-251. [PMID: 36456421 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to assess differences in the use of perioperative regional anesthesia for thoracic surgery based on race and ethnicity. DESIGN This retrospective cohort study used data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program from 2015 to 2020. The study authors applied a multivariate logistic regression in which the dependent variable was the primary endpoint (regional versus no regional anesthesia). The primary independent variables were race and ethnicity. SETTING Multiple healthcare systems in the United States. PARTICIPANTS Participants were ≥18 years of age and undergoing thoracic surgery. INTERVENTIONS Regional anesthesia. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS On adjusted multivariate analysis, Hispanic patients had lower odds (odds ratio [OR] 0.61, 95% CI 0.46-0.80, p = 0.0003) of receiving regional anesthesia for postoperative pain control compared to non-Hispanic patients. There was no significant difference in the odds of regional anesthesia when comparing racial cohorts (ie, White, Black, Asian, or other). CONCLUSIONS There were differences observed in the provision of regional anesthesia for thoracic surgery among ethnic groups. Although the results of this study should not be taken as evidence for healthcare disparities, it could be used to support hypotheses for future studies that aim to investigate causes of disparities and corresponding patient outcomes.
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- Laura Nerb
- School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Regional Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Division of Regional Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA; Division of Perioperative Informatics, Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA; Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA.
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Song Y, He Q, Huang W, Yang L, Zhou S, Xiao X, Wang Z, Huang W. New insight into the analgesic recipe: A cohort study based on smart patient-controlled analgesia pumps records. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:988070. [PMID: 36299897 PMCID: PMC9589502 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.988070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose: Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) has been widely used; however, regimen criteria have not yet been established. In China, the most often used opioid is sufentanil, for which repeated doses are a concern, and empirical flurbiprofen axetil (FBP) as an adjuvant. We hypothesized that hydromorphone would be a better choice and also evaluated the effectiveness of FBP as an adjuvant. Methods: This historical cohort study was conducted in two tertiary hospitals in China and included 12,674 patients using hydromorphone or sufentanil for IV-PCA between April 1, 2017, and January 30, 2021. The primary outcome was analgesic insufficiency at static (AIS). The secondary outcomes included analgesic insufficiency with movement (AIM) and common opioid-related adverse effects such as postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and dizziness. Results: Sufentanil, but not the sufentanil-FBP combination, was associated with higher risks of AIS and AIM compared to those for hydromorphone (OR 1.64 [1.23, 2.19], p < 0.001 and OR 1.42 [1.16, 1.73], p < 0.001). Hydromorphone combined with FBP also decreased the risk of both AIS and AIM compared to those for pure hydromorphone (OR 0.74 [0.61, 0.90], p = 0.003 and OR 0.80 [0.71, 0.91], p < 0.001). However, the risk of PONV was higher in patients aged ≤35 years using FBP (hydromorphone-FBP vs. hydromorphone and sufentanil-FBP vs. hydromorphone, OR 1.69 [1.22, 2.33], p = 0.001 and 1.79 [1.12, 2.86], p = 0.015). Conclusion: Hydromorphone was superior to sufentanil for IV-PCA in postoperative analgesia. Adding FBP may improve the analgesic effects of both hydromorphone and sufentanil but was associated with an increased risk of PONV in patients <35 years of age.
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- Yiyan Song
- Department of Anesthesia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Zhongxing Wang, ; Wenqi Huang,
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- Department of Anesthesia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Zhongxing Wang, ; Wenqi Huang,
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Risk Factors for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications Leading to Increased In-Hospital Mortality in Patients Undergoing Thoracotomy for Primary Lung Cancer Resection: A Multicentre Retrospective Cohort Study of the German Thorax Registry. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11195774. [PMID: 36233649 PMCID: PMC9572507 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) represent the most frequent complications after lung surgery, and they increase postoperative mortality. This study investigated the incidence of PPCs, in-hospital mortality rate, and risk factors leading to PPCs in patients undergoing open thoracotomy lung resections (OTLRs) for primary lung cancer. The data from 1426 patients in this multicentre retrospective study were extracted from the German Thorax Registry and presented after univariate and multivariate statistical processing. A total of 472 patients showed at least one PPC. The presence of two PPCs was associated with a significantly increased mortality rate of 7% (p < 0.001) compared to that of patients without or with a single PPC. Three or more PPCs increased the mortality rate to 33% (p < 0.001). Multivariate stepwise logistic regression analysis revealed male gender (OR 1.4), age > 60 years (OR 1.8), and current or previous smoking (OR 1.6), while the pre-operative risk factors were still CRP levels > 3 mg/dl (OR 1.7) and FEV1 < 60% (OR 1.4). Procedural independent risk factors for PPCs were: duration of surgery exceeding 195 min (OR 1.6), the amount of intraoperative blood loss (OR 1.6), partial ligation of the pulmonary artery (OR 1.5), continuing invasive ventilation after surgery (OR 2.9), and infusion of intraoperative crystalloids exceeding 6 mL/kg/h (OR 1.9). The incidence of PPCs was significantly lower in patients with continuous epidural or paravertebral analgesia (OR 0.7). Optimising perioperative management by implementing continuous neuroaxial techniques and optimised fluid therapy may reduce the incidence of PPCs and associated mortality.
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Sun L, Tong CK, Morgenstern TJ, Zhou H, Yang G, Colecraft HM. Targeted ubiquitination of sensory neuron calcium channels reduces the development of neuropathic pain. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2118129119. [PMID: 35561213 PMCID: PMC9171802 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2118129119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Neuropathic pain caused by lesions to somatosensory neurons due to injury or disease is a widespread public health problem that is inadequately managed by small-molecule therapeutics due to incomplete pain relief and devastating side effects. Genetically encoded molecules capable of interrupting nociception have the potential to confer long-lasting analgesia with minimal off-target effects. Here, we utilize a targeted ubiquitination approach to achieve a unique posttranslational functional knockdown of high-voltage-activated calcium channels (HVACCs) that are obligatory for neurotransmission in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons. CaV-aβlator comprises a nanobody targeted to CaV channel cytosolic auxiliary β subunits fused to the catalytic HECT domain of the Nedd4-2 E3 ubiquitin ligase. Subcutaneous injection of adeno-associated virus serotype 9 encoding CaV-aβlator in the hind paw of mice resulted in the expression of the protein in a subset of DRG neurons that displayed a concomitant ablation of CaV currents and also led to an increase in the frequency of spontaneous inhibitory postsynaptic currents in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. Mice subjected to spare nerve injury displayed a characteristic long-lasting mechanical, thermal, and cold hyperalgesia underlain by a dramatic increase in coordinated phasic firing of DRG neurons as reported by in vivo Ca2+ spike recordings. CaV-aβlator significantly dampened the integrated Ca2+ spike activity and the hyperalgesia in response to nerve injury. The results advance the principle of targeting HVACCs as a gene therapy for neuropathic pain and demonstrate the therapeutic potential of posttranslational functional knockdown of ion channels achieved by exploiting the ubiquitin-proteasome system.
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- Linlin Sun
- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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Sherazee EA, Chen SA, Li D, Li D, Frank P, Kiaii B. Pain Management Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2022; 17:167-176. [PMID: 35521910 DOI: 10.1177/15569845221091779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Elan A Sherazee
- Department of Surgery, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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Garutti I, Cabañero A, Vicente R, Sánchez D, Granell M, Fraile CA, Real Navacerrada M, Novoa N, Sanchez-Pedrosa G, Congregado M, Gómez A, Miñana E, Piñeiro P, Cruz P, de la Gala F, Quero F, Huerta LJ, Rodríguez M, Jiménez E, Puente-Maestu L, Aragon S, Osorio-Salazar E, Sitges M, Lopez Maldonado MD, Rios FT, Morales JE, Callejas R, Gonzalez-Bardancas S, Botella S, Cortés M, Yepes MJ, Iranzo R, Sayas J. Recommendations of the Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Section of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery of the Spanish Society of Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy, for patients undergoing lung surgery included in an intensified recovery program. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2022; 69:208-241. [PMID: 35585017 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2021.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In recent years, multidisciplinary programs have been implemented that include different actions during the pre, intra and postoperative period, aimed at reducing perioperative stress and therefore improving the results of patients undergoing surgical interventions. Initially, these programs were developed for colorectal surgery and from there they have been extended to other surgeries. Thoracic surgery, considered highly complex, like other surgeries with a high postoperative morbidity and mortality rate, may be one of the specialties that most benefit from the implementation of these programs. This review presents the recommendations made by different specialties involved in the perioperative care of patients who require resection of a lung tumor. Meta-analyzes, systematic reviews, randomized and non-randomized controlled studies, and retrospective studies conducted in patients undergoing this type of intervention have been taken into account in preparing the recommendations presented in this guide. The GRADE scale has been used to classify the recommendations, assessing on the one hand the level of evidence published on each specific aspect and, on the other hand, the strength of the recommendation with which the authors propose its application. The recommendations considered most important for this type of surgery are those that refer to pre-habilitation, minimization of surgical aggression, excellence in the management of perioperative pain and postoperative care aimed at providing rapid postoperative rehabilitation.
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- I Garutti
- Servicio Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; Departamento de Farmacología y Toxicología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca (CAUS), Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
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- Servicio Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Virgen de la Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
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- Unitat de Rehabilitació Cardiorespiratòria, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital de la Ribera, Alzira, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid, Spain
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- Fisioterapia Respiratoria, Hospital Universitario A Coruña, La Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia, Reanimación y Tratamiento del Dolor, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain
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- Bloc Quirúrgic i Esterilització, Hospital del Mar, Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia, Reanimación y Tratamiento del Dolor, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña, La Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Nguyen YL, Maiolino E, De Pauw V, Prieto M, Mazzella A, Peretout JB, Dechartres A, Baillard C, Bobbio A, Daffré E, Alifano M. Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Lung Resection Surgery: Program Establishment and Results of a Cohort Study Encompassing 1243 Consecutive Patients. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14071745. [PMID: 35406517 PMCID: PMC8997103 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Enhanced Recovery Pathways (ERP) have been scarcely assessed in lung cancer surgery. We performed a two-step audit for our experience: the first dealing with our initial experience focusing on patients undergoing segmentectomies and lobectomies, the second including all subsequent consecutive patients undergoing all kind of lung resections for NSCLC. The first step aimed at auditing results of ERP on occurrence of postoperative complications and at assessing which ERP components were associated with improved short-term outcomes. We also audited late results by assessing long-term survival of patients in the first step of our study. The second step aimed at auditing on large-scale short-term results of the ERP in a real-life setting. In total, 166 patients were included in the first period. No postoperative death occurred. The overall adverse events rate was 30%. In multivariate analyzes, the only element associated with reduced adverse postoperative events was chest tube withdrawal within POD2. The 1-, 3- and 5-year survival rates were 97%, 86.1%, and 76.3%, respectively. In the second period, 1077 patients were included; 11 patients died during the postoperative period. The overall postoperative adverse event rate was 30.3%. Thoracoscore independently predicted postoperative death, the occurrence of complications (all-kind, minor, major, or respiratory ones). We conclude that compliance to ERP procedures and early chest tube removal are associated with reduced postoperative events in patients with lung resection surgery. Thoracoscore is a useful tool in predicting mortality and postoperative adverse events. Abstract Introduction: In spite of increasing diffusion, Enhanced Recovery Pathways (ERP) have been scarcely assessed in large scale programs of lung cancer surgery. The aim of this study was auditing our practice. Methods: A two-step audit program was established: the first dealing with our initial ERP experience in patients undergoing non-extended anatomical segmentectomies and lobectomies, the second including all consecutive patients undergoing all kind of lung resections for NSCLC. The first step aimed at auditing results of ERP on occurrence of postoperative complications and at assessing which ERP components are associated with improved short-term outcomes. We also audited late results by assessing long-term survival of patients in the first step of our study. The second step aimed at auditing on large-scale short-term results of the ERP in a real-life setting. Results: Over a one-year period, 166 patients were included. The median number of ERP procedures per patient was three (IQR 3–4). No postoperative death occurred. The overall adverse events rate was 30%. In multivariate analyzes, the only element associated with reduced adverse postoperative events was chest tube withdrawal within POD2 (OR = 0.21, 95% CI (0.10–0.46)). The 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival rates were 97%, 86.1%, and 76.3%, respectively. In the second period, 1077 patients were included in our ERP; 11 patients died during the postoperative period or within 30 days of operation (1.02%). The overall postoperative adverse event rate was 30.3%, major complication occurring in 134 (12.4%), and minor ones in 192 (17.8%). Respiratory complications occurred in 64 (5.9%). Thoracoscore independently predicted postoperative death, the occurrence of complications (all-kind, minor, major, or respiratory ones). Conclusions: Compliance to ERP procedures and early chest tube removal are associated with reduced postoperative events in patients with lung resection surgery. In a large setting scale, ERP can be applied with satisfactory results in terms of mortality and morbidity. Thoracoscore is a useful tool in predicting mortality and postoperative adverse events.
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- Yen-Lan Nguyen
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (Y.-L.N.); (J.-B.P.); (C.B.)
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- Thoracic Surgical Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (E.M.); (V.D.P.); (M.P.); (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.D.)
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- Thoracic Surgical Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (E.M.); (V.D.P.); (M.P.); (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.D.)
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- Thoracic Surgical Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (E.M.); (V.D.P.); (M.P.); (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.D.)
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- Thoracic Surgical Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (E.M.); (V.D.P.); (M.P.); (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.D.)
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (Y.-L.N.); (J.-B.P.); (C.B.)
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- Département Biostatistique Santé Publique et Information Médicale, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d’Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, Sorbonne Université, Hôpitaux Universitaires Pitié Salpêtrière-Charles Foix, AP-HP, 75013 Paris, France;
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (Y.-L.N.); (J.-B.P.); (C.B.)
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- Thoracic Surgical Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (E.M.); (V.D.P.); (M.P.); (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.D.)
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- Thoracic Surgical Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (E.M.); (V.D.P.); (M.P.); (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.D.)
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- Thoracic Surgical Department, Cochin Academic Hospital, APHP, Université de Paris, 75014 Paris, France; (E.M.); (V.D.P.); (M.P.); (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-628-336-324
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Matta MDL, Buisán Fernández EA, Alonso González M, López-Herrera D, Martínez JA, Orozco AIB. Evaluation of an enhanced recovery after lung surgery (ERALS) program in lung cancer lobectomy: An eight-year experience. Cir Esp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2022.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Impact of enhanced pathway of care in uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Updates Surg 2022; 74:1097-1103. [PMID: 35013903 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01217-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (E.R.A.S.) is a multimodal, evidence-based and patient-centered pathway designed to minimize surgical stress, enhancing recovery and improving perioperative outcomes. However, considering that the potential clinical implication of E.R.A.S. on patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (V.A.T.S.) has not properly defined, we proposed to implement our minimally invasive program with a specific clinical pathway able to enhance recovery after lung resection. Aim of this study was to assess the impact of this integrated program of Enhanced Pathway of Care (E.P.C.) in Uniportal V.A.T.S. patients undergoing lung resection, in terms of efficiency and safety. We conducted a retrospective, observational study enrolling patients undergoing uniportal V.A.T.S. resections from January 2015 to May 2020. Two groups were created: pre-E.P.C. and E.P.C. Propensity score matching analysis was performed to evaluate length of stay (LOS), postoperative cardiopulmonary complications (CPC) and readmission rate (READM). We analyzed 1167 patients (E.P.C. group: 182; pre-E.P.C. group: 985). E.P.C. group has a mean LOS shorter compared to pre-E.P.C. group (3.13 vs 4.19 days, p < 0.0001) without increasing on CPC (E.P.C. 12% vs pre-E.P.C. 11%, p = 0.74) and READM rate (E.P.C. 1.6% vs pre-E.P.C. 4.9%, p = 0.07). In particular, the LOS was shortened in the E.P.C. patients submitted to lobectomy, segmentectomy and wedge resection. Moreover, the three subgroups had similar CPC and READM rates for E.P.C. and control patients. In conclusion, this study demonstrated the benefits and safety of E.P.C. program showing a reduction of LOS for patients undergoing uniportal V.A.T.S. resection.
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Ugolini S, Coletta R, Lo Piccolo R, Dell'Otto F, Voltolini L, Gonfiotti A, Morabito A. Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in a Pediatric Hospital: Early Results and Review of the Literature. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2022; 32:713-720. [PMID: 34990275 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.0180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Background: Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (U-VATS) is an implemented technique in adult surgery that may aid to extend offer the benefits of thoracoscopy to a wide number of pediatric patients. Materials and Methods: Consecutive cases treated between July 2019 and July 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Simultaneously, a MEDLINE systematic search was conducted. Results: Twelve patients (median age 13 years, median weight 44.5 kg) underwent 4 major procedures (n = 2 lobectomy, n = 2 segmentectomy) and 11 minor procedures (n = 1 bronchogenic cyst resection, n = 4 apical wedge resections and pleurodesis for pneumothorax, n = 4 wedge resections for lung nodules, and n = 2 debridement for empyema). The median observed operative time was 77 minutes. We recorded one conversion to biportal VATS. No intraoperative complications or 30-day morbidity-mortality was reported. A rate of 40% adverse postoperative events was observed (Clavien-Dindo grade I-IVa). Visual analog scale for postoperative pain recorded a median value of 0 on days 1, 2, and 3. The systematic review provided 15 full-text articles reporting 76 pediatric interventions (4 major and 72 minor procedures); among them, 1 biportal conversion, 3 mild postoperative complications, and 1 redo surgery are presented. Conclusions: As emerged from the literature review, U-VATS remains scarcely adopted by pediatric surgeons. Its feasibility is supported by the four reported major lung resections plus the four cases added on by our series. Thanks to a more rapid learning curve over conventional VATS, the uniportal technique could be accessible to a wider number of centers.
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- Sara Ugolini
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Meyer Children's Hospital Academic Centre, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Meyer Children's Hospital Academic Centre, Florence, Italy.,School of Environment and Life Science, University of Salford, Salford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Meyer Children's Hospital Academic Centre, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Meyer Children's Hospital Academic Centre, Florence, Italy.,Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Careggi, Florence, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (DMSC), University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Careggi, Florence, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (DMSC), University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Meyer Children's Hospital Academic Centre, Florence, Italy.,Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Mahmoudi K, Rashidi M, Soltani F, Savaie M, Hedayati E, Rashidi P. Comparison of Intercostal Nerve Block with Ropivacaine and Ropivacaine-Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Pain Control in Patients Undergoing Thoracotomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Anesth Pain Med 2021; 11:e118667. [PMID: 35291405 PMCID: PMC8908443 DOI: 10.5812/aapm.118667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Thoracotomy is one of the most painful surgeries, and failure to alleviate patients' pain can have dangerous consequences. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the addition of dexmedetomidine to ropivacaine in the intercostal block for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing thoracotomy. Methods In this randomized clinical trial, 74 patients aged 18 to 60 years with ASA class I or II, BMI less than 40, and no severe systemic problems referred to a teaching hospital in Ahvaz to undergo thoracotomy were included in the study and randomly divided into two groups. After surgery, an ultrasound-guided intercostal block was done with ropivacaine (5 cc of 0.25% solution; group R) or ropivacaine (5 cc of 0.25% solution) plus dexmedetomidine (0.5 µg/kg; group RD) per dermatome. Two dermatomes above and two dermatomes below the level of surgical incision were used. Pain, total opioid consumption, length of ICU stays, time to first rescue analgesic, and time to get out of bed were compared between the two groups. Results The intercostal block significantly reduced pain in both groups (P < 0.0001). The pain was lower in the RD group than in the R group from six hours after the intervention up to 24 hours after (P < 0.001). The number of patients who needed rescue analgesia at 12 hours was significantly lower in the RD group (P < 0.05). The RD group also had lower total opioid consumption and a longer time to receive the first rescue analgesia (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the length of hospitalization and the time to get out of bed. Conclusions Dexmedetomidine is an effective and safe choice to be used as an adjunct to ropivacaine in ICB, and it extends the duration of analgesia in combination with ropivacaine after thoracotomy.
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- Kamran Mahmoudi
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia, Ahvaz Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Pain Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Thompson C, Mattice AMS, Al Lawati Y, Seyednejad N, Lee A, Maziak DE, Gilbert S, Sundaresan S, Villeneuve J, Shamji F, Brehaut J, Ramsay T, Seely AJE. The longitudinal impact of division-wide implementation of an enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery programme. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 61:1223-1229. [PMID: 34849684 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Data regarding enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery (ERATS) are sparse and inconsistent. This study aims to evaluate the effects of implementing an enhanced ERATS programme on postoperative outcomes, patient experience and quality of life (QOL). METHODS We conducted a prospective, longitudinal study evaluating 9 months before (pre-ERATS) and 9 months after (post-ERATS) a 3-month implementation of an ERATS programme in a single academic tertiary care centre. All patients undergoing major thoracic surgeries were included. The primary outcomes included length of stay (LOS), adverse events (AEs), 6-min walk test scores at 4 weeks, 30-day emergency room visits (without admission) and 30-day readmissions. The process-of-care outcomes included time to 'out-of-bed', independent ambulation, successful fluid intake, last chest tube removal and removal of urinary catheter. Perioperative anaesthesia-related outcomes were examined as well as patient experience and QOL scores. RESULTS The pre-ERATS group (n = 352 patients) and post-ERATS group (n = 352) demonstrated no differences in demographics. Post-ERATS patients had improved LOS (4.7 vs 6.2 days, P < 0.02), 6-min walk test scores (402 vs 371 m, P < 0.05) and 30-day emergency room visits (13.7% vs 21.6%, P = 0.03) with no differences in AEs and 30-day readmissions. Patients experienced shorter mean time to 'out-of-bed', independent ambulation, successful fluid intake, last chest tube removal and urinary catheter removal. There were no differences in postoperative analgesia administration, patient satisfaction and QOL scores. CONCLUSIONS ERATS implementation was associated with improved LOS, expedited feeding, ambulation and chest tube removal, without increasing AEs or readmissions, while maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction and QOL.
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- Calvin Thompson
- Dept. of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Minervini F, Kocher GJ, Bertoglio P, Kestenholz PB, Gálvez Muñoz C, Patrini D, Ceulemans LJ, Begum H, Lutz J, Shojai M, Shargall Y, Scarci M. Pneumonectomy for lung cancer in the elderly: lessons learned from a multicenter study. J Thorac Dis 2021; 13:5835-5842. [PMID: 34795932 PMCID: PMC8575851 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Background 60% of patients diagnosed with lung cancer are older than 65 years and are at risk for substandard treatment due to a reluctance to recommend surgery. Pneumonectomy remains a high risk procedure especially in elderly patients. Nevertheless, the impact of age and neoadjuvant treatment on outcomes after pneumonectomy is still not well described. Methods We performed a multicentric retrospective study, analyzing outcomes of patients older than 70 years who underwent pneumonectomy for central primary lung malignancy between January 2009 and June 2019 in 7 thoracic surgery departments: Lucerne and Bern (Switzerland), Hamilton (Canada), Alicante (Spain), Monza (Italy), London (UK), Leuven (Belgium). Survival was estimated with Kaplan-Meier, and differences in survival were determined by log-rank analysis. We investigated pre- and post-operative prognostic factors using Cox proportional hazards regression model; multivariable analysis was performed only with variables, which were statistically significant at the invariable analysis. Results A total of 136 patients were included in the study. Mean age was 73.8 years (SD 3.6). 24 patients (17.6%) had an induction treatment (chemotherapy alone in 15 patients and chemo-radiation in 9). Mean length of stay (LOS) was 12.6 days (SD 10.39) and 74 patients (54.4%) had experienced a post-operative complication: 29 (21.3%) had a pulmonary complication, 33 (24.3%) had a cardiac complication and in 12 cases (8.8%) patients experienced both cardiac and pulmonary complications. 16 patients were readmitted [median LOS 13.7 days (range, 2–39 days)] and of those 14 (10.3%) required redo surgery. Median overall survival (OS) of the entire cohort was 38 months (95% CI: 29.9–46.1 months); in-hospital mortality was 1.5%, 30-day mortality rate was 3.7%, while 90-day mortality was 8.8% accounting for 5 and 12 patients respectively. Patients receiving neo-adjuvant therapy did not experience a higher incidence of postoperative complications (P=0.633), did not have a longer postoperative course (P=0.588), nor did they have an increased mortality rate (P=0.863). Conclusions Age should not be considered an absolute contraindication for pneumonectomy in elderly patients even after neoadjuvant treatment. It has become apparent that especially in these patients, a patient-tailored approach with a careful selection should be used to define the risk-benefit balance.
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- Fabrizio Minervini
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCSS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University College London Hospitals, London, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, Laboratory BREATHE, KULeuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Thoracic surgery, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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Abrão FC, Araujo de França S, de Abreu IRLB, das Neves Pereira JC, Del Massa EC, Oliver A, Cavalcante MGC. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS ®) protocol adapted to the Brazilian reality: a prospective cohort study for thoracic patients. J Thorac Dis 2021; 13:5439-5447. [PMID: 34659810 PMCID: PMC8482344 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background In Low-Middle Income Countries (LMICs), resource optimization and infrastructure availability are recurrently in debate. In order to assist the development and implementation of guidelines, LMICs often exemplify from High-Income Countries protocols. At the final, it will be: content adaption is often needed. In this study, we demonstrated the preliminary analysis of the Brazilian experience by adapting the ERAS® Protocol for thoracic surgery patients (PROSM). Methods Patients’ data were extracted from the surgical group database that operated in the city of Sao Paulo. Patients’ data were organized for analysis after the institution’s ethics committee gave their approval. Patients’ variables were analyzed and compared to a control group. Subgroup analysis included patients without ICU Admission. Results PROSM patients had reduced ICU length of stay (LOS) (Mean of 0.3±0.58 days, 1.2±1.65 days, P=0.001), Hospital LOS (Mean of 1.6±1.32 days, 3.9±3.25 days, P=0.001) and Chest Drain duration (Median 1.0±1.00 days, 3.0±3.00 days, P=0.001). Analyses of patients that were not admitted to the ICU demonstrated reduced Hospital LOS and Chest drain duration. Cost analysis, such as procedure, daily, and post-surgical costs were also significantly lower towards PROSM group. Conclusions This study revealed important aspects for improvement of the delivered care quality and opportunity for expenditure management. We expect to assist more countries to improve knowledge under the implementation of enhanced protocols.
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- Fernando C Abrão
- Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital Santa Marcelina, São Paulo, Brazil.,Thoracic Department, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil
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- IPSPAC Research Department - Instituto Paulista de Saúde para Alta Complexidade, Santo Andre, Brazil
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital Santa Marcelina, São Paulo, Brazil.,Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital São Camilo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Physiotherapy Department, Hospital Santa Marcelina, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital Santa Marcelina, São Paulo, Brazil.,Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital São Camilo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Our experience in perioperative medicine in patients with colorectal surgery. JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.16899/jcm.707639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Blumenthaler AN, Zhou N, Parikh K, Hofstetter WL, Mehran RJ, Rajaram R, Rice DC, Sepesi B, Swisher SG, Vaporciyan AA, Walsh GL, Antonoff MB. Optimizing Discharge After Shorter Hospitalizations: Lessons Learned Through After-Hours Calls with Thoracic Surgical Patients. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2021; 16:529-535. [PMID: 34494925 DOI: 10.1177/15569845211041343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Minimally invasive procedures coupled with enhanced recovery pathways enable faster postoperative recovery and shorter hospitalizations. However, patients may experience unexpected concerns after return home, prompting after-hours calls. We aimed to characterize concerns prompting after-hours calls to improve discharge strategies. METHODS A single-institution, retrospective review was conducted of thoracic surgical patients from 11/4/2019 to 6/14/2020. Records were reviewed and elements of patient demographics, surgical procedures, postoperative courses, reasons for calls, and outcome of calls were collected. We compared characteristics of patients who made after-hours calls to those who did not, and performed multivariable analysis to identify characteristics associated with making an after-hours call. RESULTS During the study period, 379 patients underwent thoracic surgical procedures, among whom 88 (23.2%) initiated after-hours calls. Of these, 62 (70%) addressed patient symptoms, while 26 (30%) addressed patient questions including drain management, medications, and hospital policy questions. Patients making after-hours calls more frequently had undergone complex operations (26.1% vs 8.2%, P = 0.001), and were less likely to have received a standardized, clinician-initiated post-discharge telephone follow-up (29.5% vs 54.3%, P < 0.001). Complex operations increased likelihood of after-hours calls (OR: 3.33, 95% CI: 1.69-6.57, P < 0.001), while receipt of clinician-initiated telephone follow-up decreased likelihood of after-hours calls (OR: 0.38, 95% CI: 0.22-0.64, P < 0.001). There were no differences in emergency visits between the 2 groups (11% vs 8%, P = 0.370). CONCLUSIONS Despite efforts to optimize patient symptoms and knowledge prior to discharge, a substantial number of patients still have concerns after discharge. Many after-hours calls are related to knowledge gaps that may be addressed with improved predischarge education. Moreover, clinician-initiated telephone follow-up shows benefit in reducing after-hours calls.
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- Alisa N Blumenthaler
- 4002 Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 12340 Department of General Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- 4002 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Khoury AL, McGinigle KL, Freeman NL, El-Zaatari H, Feltner C, Long JM. Enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis. JTCVS OPEN 2021; 7:370-391. [PMID: 36003715 PMCID: PMC9390629 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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ERATS decreased length of stay, postoperative complications, and readmission.
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- Audrey L. Khoury
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Minimizes Intensive Care Unit Utilization and Improves Outcomes Following Pulmonary Resection. World J Surg 2021; 45:2955-2963. [PMID: 34350489 PMCID: PMC8336670 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-06259-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been associated with improved postoperative outcomes but require further validation in thoracic surgery. This study evaluated outcomes of patients undergoing pulmonary resection before and after implementation of an ERAS protocol. Methods Electronic medical records were queried for all patients undergoing pulmonary resection between April 2017 and April 2019. Patients were grouped into pre- and post-ERAS cohorts based on dates of operation. The ERAS protocol prioritized early mobilization, limited invasive monitoring, euvolemia, and non-narcotic analgesia. Primary outcome measures included intensive care unit (ICU) utilization, postoperative pain metrics, and perioperative morbidity. Regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of morbidity. Subgroup analyses were performed by pulmonary risk profile and surgical approach. Results A total of 64 pre- and 67 post-ERAS patients were included in the study. ERAS implementation was associated with reduced postoperative ICU admission (pre: 65.6% vs. post: 19.4%, p < 0.0001), shorter ICU median length of stay (LOS) (pre: 1 vs. post: 0, p < 0.0001), and decreased opioid usage measured by median morphine milligram equivalents (pre: 40.5 vs. post: 20.0, p < 0.0001). Post-ERAS patients also reported lower visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores on postoperative days (POD) 1 and 2 (pre: 6.3/5.6 vs. post: 5.3/4.2, p = 0.04/0.01) as well as average VAS pain score over POD0-2 (pre: 6.2 vs. post: 5.2, p = 0.005). Conclusions Implementation of an ERAS protocol for pulmonary resection, which dictated reduced ICU admissions, did not increase major postoperative morbidity. Additionally, ERAS-enrolled patients reported improved postoperative pain control despite decreased opioid utilization. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00268-021-06259-1.
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Liu T, Feng J, Ge L, Jin F, Zhou C, Liu X. Feasibility, safety and outcomes of ambulation within 2 h postoperatively in patients with lung cancer undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. Int J Nurs Pract 2021; 28:e12994. [PMID: 34318965 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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AIMS The aims of this study were to evaluate the safety, feasibility and outcomes of ambulation within 2 h after thoracoscopic surgery in patients with lung cancer. BACKGROUND There are no consensus guidelines on the ideal time for early ambulation following thoracic surgery, although enhanced recovery programmes have been proposed since years. METHODS This non-randomized, concurrent-control study was conducted on patients who underwent thoracoscopic surgery between October 2020 and February 2021. Participants were assigned to either the observation group (ambulation within 2 h of extubation) or the control group (ambulation on the first postoperative day). RESULTS Of the 325 patients who were eligible, 227 were included in the study. Eighty-three per cent of patients were able to walk any distance within 2 h of extubation, and no adverse events occurred in patients. The length of hospital stay and time to first postoperative flatus were significantly shorter in the observation group than in the control group. There were no differences in the occurrence of postoperative complications and orthostatic hypotension, readmission rate and 6-min walk distance at discharge. CONCLUSION Ambulation within 2 h of extubation was safe and feasible and could lead to better recovery in patients with lung cancer undergoing thoracoscopic surgery.
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- Tingting Liu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Garutti I, Cabañero A, Vicente R, Sánchez D, Granell M, Fraile CA, Real Navacerrada M, Novoa N, Sanchez-Pedrosa G, Congregado M, Gómez A, Miñana E, Piñeiro P, Cruz P, de la Gala F, Quero F, Huerta LJ, Rodríguez M, Jiménez E, Puente-Maestu L, Aragon S, Osorio-Salazar E, Sitges M, Lopez Maldonado MD, Rios FT, Morales JE, Callejas R, Gonzalez-Bardancas S, Botella S, Cortés M, Yepes MJ, Iranzo R, Sayas J. Recommendations of the Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Section of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery of the Spanish Society of Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy, for patients undergoing lung surgery included in an intensified recovery program. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2021; 69:S0034-9356(21)00102-X. [PMID: 34294445 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2021.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In recent years, multidisciplinary programs have been implemented that include different actions during the pre, intra and postoperative period, aimed at reducing perioperative stress and therefore improving the results of patients undergoing surgical interventions. Initially, these programs were developed for colorectal surgery and from there they have been extended to other surgeries. Thoracic surgery, considered highly complex, like other surgeries with a high postoperative morbidity and mortality rate, may be one of the specialties that most benefit from the implementation of these programs. This review presents the recommendations made by different specialties involved in the perioperative care of patients who require resection of a lung tumor. Meta-analyses, systematic reviews, randomized and non-randomized controlled studies, and retrospective studies conducted in patients undergoing this type of intervention have been taken into account in preparing the recommendations presented in this guide. The GRADE scale has been used to classify the recommendations, assessing on the one hand the level of evidence published on each specific aspect and, on the other hand, the strength of the recommendation with which the authors propose its application. The recommendations considered most important for this type of surgery are those that refer to pre-habilitation, minimization of surgical aggression, excellence in the management of perioperative pain and postoperative care aimed at providing rapid postoperative rehabilitation.
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- I Garutti
- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España; Departamento de Farmacología y Toxicología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España.
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital La Fe, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca (CAUS), Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Virgen de la Macarena, Sevilla, España
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- Unitat de Rehabilitació Cardiorespiratòria, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital de La Ribera, Alzira, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid, España
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- Fisioterapia Respiratoria, Hospital Universitario de A Coruña, La Coruña, España
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia, Reanimación y Tratamiento del Dolor, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, España
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- Bloc Quirúrgic i Esterilització, Hospital del Mar, Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital La Fe, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia, Reanimación y Tratamiento del Dolor, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña, La Coruña, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital La Fe, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Navarra, Pamplona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España
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Koo CH, Lee HT, Na HS, Ryu JH, Shin HJ. Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Analgesia in Thoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 36:1387-1395. [PMID: 34301447 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine whether erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can provide an effective analgesia for managing pain after thoracic surgery and compare the efficacy of ESPB with that of other regional analgesic techniques. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. SETTING PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched. PARTICIPANTS Patients undergoing thoracic surgeries. INTERVENTION Erector spinae plane block with local anesthetics for postoperative analgesia. MEASUREMENT AND MAIN RESULTS Seventeen studies, including 1,092 patients, were included in the final analysis. Erector spinae plane block reduced 24-hour postoperative opioid consumption (mean difference [MD] -17.49, 95% CI -26.87 to -8.12), pain score at rest (MD -0.82, 95% CI -1.31 to -0.33), and pain score at movement (MD -0.77, 95% CI -1.20 to -0.3) compared to no block. Compared with other regional blocks, various results have been observed. Although statistical results showed that ESPB is inferior to thoracic paravertebral block and intercostal nerve block and superior to serratus anterior plan block in postoperative analgesia, clinical differences remain unclear. The incidence of hematoma was lower in the ESPB group than in the other groups (odds ratio 0.19, 95% CI 0.05-0.73). CONCLUSION Erector spinae plane block may provide effective analgesia after thoracic surgery. Compared with other techniques, it is a safer method, without clinically important differences, for postoperative pain control. Therefore, ESPB may be considered as a valuable option for postoperative pain management after thoracic surgery.
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- Chang-Hoon Koo
- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea; Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
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Li R, Wang K, Qu C, Qi W, Fang T, Yue W, Tian H. The effect of the enhanced recovery after surgery program on lung cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Thorac Dis 2021; 13:3566-3586. [PMID: 34277051 PMCID: PMC8264698 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related death worldwide. The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program is an effective evidence-based multidisciplinary protocol of perioperative care. However, the roles of ERAS in lung cancer surgery remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the short-term impact of the ERAS program on lung resection surgery, especially in relation to postoperative complications. METHODS A systematic literature search of PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library databases until October 2020 was performed to identify the studies that implemented an ERAS program in lung cancer surgery. The studies were selected and subjected to data extraction by 2 reviewers independently, which was followed by quality assessment. A random effects model was used to calculate overall effect sizes. Risk ratio (RR), risk difference (RD), and standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) served as the summary statistics for meta-analysis. Subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis were subsequently performed. RESULTS A total of 21 studies with 6,480 patients were included. The meta-analysis indicated that patients in the ERAS group had a significantly reduced risk of postoperative complications (RR =0.64; 95% CI: 0.52 to 0.78) and shortened postoperative length of stay (SMD=-1.58; 95% CI: -2.38 to -0.79) with a significant heterogeneity. Subgroup analysis showed that the risks of pulmonary (RR =0.58; 95% CI: 0.45 to 0.75), cardiovascular (RR =0.73; 95% CI: 0.59 to 0.89), urinary (RR =0.53; 95% CI: 0.32 to 0.88), and surgical complications (RR =0.64; 95% CI: 0.42 to 0.97) were significantly lower in the ERAS group. No significant reduction was found in the in-hospital mortality (RD =0.00; 95% CI: -0.01 to 0.00) and readmission rate (RR =1.00; 95% CI: 0.76 to 1.32). In the qualitative review, most of the evidence reported significantly decreased hospitalization costs in the ERAS group. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of an ERAS program for surgery of lung cancer can effectively reduce risks of postoperative complications, length of stay, and costs of patients who have undergone lung cancer surgery without compromising their safety.
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- Rongyang Li
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Bellas-Cot.ín S, Casans-Franc..s R, Ib.í..ez C, Muguruza I, Mu..oz-Alameda LE. Implementation of an ERAS program in patients undergoing thoracic surgery at a third-level university hospital: an ambispective cohort study. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY (ELSEVIER) 2021; 73:16-24. [PMID: 33930342 PMCID: PMC9801216 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the effects of an ERAS program on complication rates, readmission, and length of stay in patients undergoing pulmonary resection in a tertiary university hospital. METHODS Ambispective cohort study with a prospective arm of 50 patients undergoing thoracic surgery within an ERAS program (ERAS group) versus a retrospective arm of 50 patients undergoing surgery before the protocol was implemented (Standard group). The primary outcome was the number of patients with 30-day surgical complications. Secondary outcomes included ERAS adherence, non-surgical complications, mortality, readmission, reintervention rate, pain, and hospital length of stay. We performed a multivariate logistic analysis to study the correlation between outcomes and ERAS adherence. RESULTS In the univariate analysis, we found no difference between the two groups in terms of surgical complications (Standard 18 [36%] vs. ERAS 12 [24%], p=0.19). In the ERAS group, only the readmission rate was significantly lower (Standard 15 [30%] vs. ERAS 6 [12%], p=0.03). In the multivariate analysis, ERAS adherence was the only factor associated with a reduction in surgical complications (OR [95% CI]=0.02 [0.00, 0.59], p=0.03) and length of stay (HR [95% CI]=18.5 [4.39, 78.4], p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS The ERAS program significantly reduced the readmission rate at our hospital. Adherence to the ERAS protocol reduced surgical complications and length of stay.
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- Soledad Bellas-Cot.ín
- Hospital Universitario Fundaci..n Jim..nez D.¡az, Department of Anaesthesiology, Madrid, Spain,Corresponding author.
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- Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena, Department of Anaesthesiology, Valdemoro, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Fundaci..n Jim..nez D.¡az, Department of Anaesthesiology, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Fundaci..n Jim..nez D.¡az, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Fundaci..n Jim..nez D.¡az, Department of Anaesthesiology, Madrid, Spain
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BUßMEYER F, Kneifel F, Eichelmann AK, Palmes D, Hummel R, Lindner K. Effects of therapy modifications during the last decade on the outcome of patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Minerva Surg 2021; 76:235-244. [PMID: 33855371 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5691.21.08393-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND During the last decade, numerous therapeutic regimes were assessed to improve the outcome of patients with esophageal carcinoma. We analyzed the impact of therapy alterations, including the establishment of a standardized clinical pathway and the introduction of an interdisciplinary tumor conference on the outcome of patients undergoing esophagectomy because of esophageal cancer. METHODS Three hundred one patients were included (204 adenocarcinoma and 97 squamous cell carcinoma) who underwent an esophagectomy between 2006 and 2015. Patients were divided into 3 groups: interval A (2006-2008), interval B (2009-2011) and interval C (2012-2015) and evaluated separately focusing on therapy management and patients' outcome. RESULTS Over the time periods, the incidence of tumor entity of adenocarcinoma increased from 61% to 76.2% (P=0.059). Patients with an initial tumor stage uT1 increased significantly from 4% to 15.9% over the intervals (P=0.002), while positive nodal involvement remained comparable (P=0.237). Patients in the later interval suffered from greater physical impairments preoperatively, represented by a significantly increased American Society Anesthesiologists (ASA) score (P=0.023) and a reduced Karnofsky Index (P<0.001). The tumor conference was accompanied by an increasing implementation of neoadjuvant therapy (27.1% vs. 42.2%, P=0.097). After establishing the clinical pathway 30-day mortality decreased (P=0.67). Grad III anastomotic leakage decreased significantly from 6.5% to 2% (P=0.01). However, gastrointestinal (P=0.007), pulmonary complications (P<0.001) including pneumonia (P<0.001) increased. Over the past ten years both overall survival and relapse-free survival prolonged (P=0.056 and P=0.063, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Patients' collective suffering from esophageal cancer has changed over the last decade. Continuous further developments of the therapy regimes are needed to meet the requirements of reducing perioperative mortality and extending survival time.
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- Florian BUßMEYER
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Muenster University Hospital, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Muenster University Hospital, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Muenster University Hospital, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Muenster University Hospital, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Lübeck, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Campus Lübeck, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany -
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Does thoracic epidural anaesthesia constitute over-instrumentation in video- and robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lung parenchyma resections? Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2021; 34:199-203. [PMID: 33630772 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Effective and sustained perioperative analgesia in thoracic surgery and pulmonary resection is beneficial to patients by reducing both postoperative pulmonary complications and the incidence of chronic pain. In this review, the indication of thoracic epidural anaesthesia in video- (VATS) and robotic-assisted (RATS) thoracoscopy shall be critically objectified and presented in a differentiated way. RECENT FINDINGS Pain following VATS and RATS has a negative influence on lung function by inhibiting deep respiration, suppressing coughing and secretion and favours the development of atelectasis, pneumonia and other postoperative pulmonary complications.In addition, inadequate pain therapy after these procedures may lead to chronic pain. SUMMARY Since clear evidence-based recommendations for optimal postoperative analgesia are still lacking in VATS and RATS, there can be no universal recommendation that fits all centres and patients. In this context, thoracic epidural analgesia is the most effective analgesia procedure for perioperative pain control in VATS and RATS-assisted surgery for patients with pulmonary risk factors.
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Berna P, Quesnel C, Assouad J, Bagan P, Etienne H, Fourdrain A, Le Guen M, Leone M, Lorne E, Nguyen YNL, Pages PB, Roz H, Garnier M. Guidelines on enhanced recovery after pulmonary lobectomy. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2021; 40:100791. [PMID: 33451912 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2020.100791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To establish recommendations for optimisation of the management of patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy, particularly Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). DESIGN A consensus committee of 13 experts from the French Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine (Soci,t, franOaise d'anesth,sie et de r,animation, SFAR) and the French Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (Soci,t, franOaise de chirurgie thoracique et cardiovasculaire, SFCTCV) was convened. A formal conflict-of-interest policy was developed at the onset of the process and enforced throughout. The entire guidelines process was conducted independently of any industry funding. The authors were advised to follow the principles of the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system to guide assessment of quality of evidence. METHODS Five domains were defined: 1) patient pathway and patient information; 2) preoperative management and rehabilitation; 3) anaesthesia and analgesia for lobectomy; 4) surgical strategy for lobectomy; and 5) enhanced recovery after surgery. For each domain, the objective of the recommendations was to address a number of questions formulated according to the PICO model (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome). An extensive literature search on these questions was carried out and analysed using the GRADE® methodology. Recommendations were formulated according to the GRADE® methodology, and were then voted by all experts according to the GRADE grid method. RESULTS The SFAR/SFCTCV guideline panel provided 32 recommendations on the management of patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy. After two voting rounds and several amendments, a strong consensus was reached for 31 of the 32 recommendations and a moderate consensus was reached for the last recommendation. Seven of these recommendations present a high level of evidence (GRADE 1+), 23 have a moderate level of evidence (18 GRADE 2+ and 5 GRADE 2-), and 2 correspond to expert opinions. Finally, no recommendation was provided for 2 of the questions. CONCLUSIONS A strong consensus was expressed by the experts to provide recommendations to optimise the whole perioperative management of patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy.
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- Pascal Berna
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Amiens University Hospital, 80000 Amiens, France
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- Sorbonne Universit,, APHP, DMU DREAM, Service d'Anesth,sie-R,animation et M,decine P,riop,ratoire, H"pital Tenon, 75020 Paris, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tenon University Hospital, Sorbonne Universit,, 75020 Paris, France
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- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Victor Dupouy Hospital, 95100 Argenteuil, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tenon University Hospital, Sorbonne Universit,, 75020 Paris, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Amiens University Hospital, 80000 Amiens, France
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- D,partement d'Anesth,sie, H"pital Foch, Universit, Versailles Saint Quentin, 92150 Suresnes, France; INRA UMR 892 VIM, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Aix Marseille Universit, - Assistance Publique H"pitaux de Marseille - Service d'Anesth,sie et de R,animation - H"pital Nord - 13005 Marseille, France
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- Departement d'Anesth,sie-R,animation, Clinique du Mill,naire, 34000 Montpellier, France
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- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Department, APHP Centre, Paris University, 75000 Paris, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Dijon Burgundy University Hospital, 21000 Dijon, France; INSERM UMR 1231, Dijon Burgundy University Hospital, University of Burgundy, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Unit, d'Anesth,sie R,animation Thoracique, H"pital Haut Leveque, CHU de Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Sorbonne Universit,, APHP, DMU DREAM, Service d'Anesth,sie-R,animation et M,decine P,riop,ratoire, H"pital Tenon, 75020 Paris, France.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Quantification and optimization of perioperative risk factors focusing on anesthesia-related strategies to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after lung and esophageal surgery. RECENT FINDINGS There is an increasing amount of multimorbid patients undergoing thoracic surgery due to the demographic development and medical progress in perioperative medicine. Nevertheless, the rate of PPCs after thoracic surgery is still up to 30-50% with a significant influence on patients' outcome. PPCs are ranked first among the leading causes of early mortality after thoracic surgery. Although patients' risk factors are usually barely modifiable, current research focuses on procedural risk factors. From the surgical position, the minimal-invasive approach using video-assisted thoracoscopy and laparoscopy leads to a decreased rate of PPCs. The anesthesiological strategy to reduce the incidence of PPCs after thoracic surgery includes neuroaxial anesthesia, lung-protective ventilation, and goal-directed hemodynamic therapy. SUMMARY The main anesthesiological strategies to reduce PPCs after thoracic surgery include the use of epidural anesthesia, lung-protective ventilation: PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) of 5-8 mbar, tidal volume of 5 ml/kg BW (body weight) and goal-directed hemodynamics: CI (cardiac index) ≥ 2.5 l/min per m2, MAD (Mean arterial pressure) ≥ 70 mmHg, SVV (stroke volume variation) < 10% with a total amount of perioperative crystalloid fluids ≤ 6 ml/kg BW (body weight) per hour.
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Dambaev GT, Shefer NA, Ena II, Kondaurov AG, Strezh VA. [ERAS protocol for perioperative management of patients with non-small cell lung cancer]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2020:52-58. [PMID: 33301254 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202012152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate an effectiveness of enhanced recovery program for perioperative support of patients with lung cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS A prospective single-center study on effectiveness of ERAS protocol in perioperative support of patients with lung cancer was conducted at the Tomsk Regional Cancer Center. According to the study design, patients were divided into three groups. The first group included patients after VATS surgery followed by accelerated recovery. The second and the third groups comprised of patients after open interventions. In these groups, patients were randomized into traditional management or accelerated recovery management groups using the blind envelope method. Patients with indicated lobectomy or bilobectomy were included only. In postoperative period, we analyzed morbidity, pain syndrome and hospital-stay. RESULTS A total of 235 patients were treated. VATS surgery followed by enhanced recovery program was applied in 61 patients. Eighty-seven patients underwent open operations followed by accelerated recovery protocol and traditional management. ERAS protocol ensured less postoperative morbidity compared to traditional management (p<0.001). Pain syndrome was less pronounced after VATS surgery and did not require an appointment of narcotic analgesics. In the group of open surgery followed by accelerated recovery protocol, narcotic analgesics within 3 postoperative days were required in 38 (43.6%) cases, in the group of traditional management - in 63 (72.4%) patients. Mean postoperative hospital-stay after VATS operations was 6.4 days, after open interventions followed by ERAS protocol - 8.7 days. In patients after open surgery and traditional postoperative management, mean hospital-stay was 14.2 days. One patient died after open surgery followed by ERAS protocol and 3 patients died in the group of traditional management. CONCLUSION ERAS protocol ensures less postoperative morbidity, early activation of patients and reduced hospital-stay.
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- G Ts Dambaev
- Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk, Russia
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- Tomsk Regional Oncology Center, Tomsk, Russia
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- Tomsk Regional Oncology Center, Tomsk, Russia
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- Tomsk Regional Oncology Center, Tomsk, Russia
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Piccioni F, Droghetti A, Bertani A, Coccia C, Corcione A, Corsico AG, Crisci R, Curcio C, Del Naja C, Feltracco P, Fontana D, Gonfiotti A, Lopez C, Massullo D, Nosotti M, Ragazzi R, Rispoli M, Romagnoli S, Scala R, Scudeller L, Taurchini M, Tognella S, Umari M, Valenza F, Petrini F. Recommendations from the Italian intersociety consensus on Perioperative Anesthesia Care in Thoracic surgery (PACTS) part 1: preadmission and preoperative care. Perioper Med (Lond) 2020; 9:37. [PMID: 33292657 PMCID: PMC7704118 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-020-00168-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Anesthetic care in patients undergoing thoracic surgery presents specific challenges that necessitate standardized, multidisciplionary, and continuously updated guidelines for perioperative care. METHODS A multidisciplinary expert group, the Perioperative Anesthesia in Thoracic Surgery (PACTS) group, comprising 24 members from 19 Italian centers, was established to develop recommendations for anesthesia practice in patients undergoing thoracic surgery (specifically lung resection for cancer). The project focused on preoperative patient assessment and preparation, intraoperative management (surgical and anesthesiologic care), and postoperative care and discharge. A series of clinical questions was developed, and PubMed and Embase literature searches were performed to inform discussions around these areas, leading to the development of 69 recommendations. The quality of evidence and strength of recommendations were graded using the United States Preventative Services Task Force criteria. RESULTS Recommendations for preoperative care focus on risk assessment, patient preparation (prehabilitation), and the choice of procedure (open thoracotomy vs. video-assisted thoracic surgery). CONCLUSIONS These recommendations should help pulmonologists to improve preoperative management in thoracic surgery patients. Further refinement of the recommendations can be anticipated as the literature continues to evolve.
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- Federico Piccioni
- Department of Critical and Supportive Care, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, via Venezian 1, 20133, Milan, Italy.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Department for the Treatment and Study of Cardiothoracic Diseases and Cardiothoracic Transplantation, IRCCS ISMETT - UPMC, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National Cancer Institute "Regina Elena"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Critical Care Area Monaldi Hospital, Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Respiratory Diseases, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation and Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery, AORN dei Colli Vincenzo Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, FG, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit - San Giovanni Bosco Hospital - Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, V Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria S. Andrea, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Sant'Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, AORN dei Colli Vincenzo Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, Section of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Pneumology and Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, San Donato Hospital, Arezzo, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Scientific Direction, Fondazione IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, FG, Italy
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- Respiratory Unit, Orlandi General Hospital, Bussolengo, Verona, Italy
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- Combined Department of Emergency, Urgency and Admission, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Critical and Supportive Care, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Onco-Hematology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, Pain Therapy, RRS and Critical Care Area - DEA ASL2 Abruzzo, Chieti University Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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Piccioni F, Droghetti A, Bertani A, Coccia C, Corcione A, Corsico AG, Crisci R, Curcio C, Del Naja C, Feltracco P, Fontana D, Gonfiotti A, Lopez C, Massullo D, Nosotti M, Ragazzi R, Rispoli M, Romagnoli S, Scala R, Scudeller L, Taurchini M, Tognella S, Umari M, Valenza F, Petrini F. Recommendations from the Italian intersociety consensus on Perioperative Anesthesa Care in Thoracic surgery (PACTS) part 2: intraoperative and postoperative care. Perioper Med (Lond) 2020; 9:31. [PMID: 33106758 PMCID: PMC7582032 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-020-00159-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Anesthetic care in patients undergoing thoracic surgery presents specific challenges that require a multidisciplinary approach to management. There remains a need for standardized, evidence-based, continuously updated guidelines for perioperative care in these patients. Methods A multidisciplinary expert group, the Perioperative Anesthesia in Thoracic Surgery (PACTS) group, was established to develop recommendations for anesthesia practice in patients undergoing elective lung resection for lung cancer. The project addressed three key areas: preoperative patient assessment and preparation, intraoperative management (surgical and anesthesiologic care), and postoperative care and discharge. A series of clinical questions was developed, and literature searches were performed to inform discussions around these areas, leading to the development of 69 recommendations. The quality of evidence and strength of recommendations were graded using the United States Preventive Services Task Force criteria. Results Recommendations for intraoperative care focus on airway management, and monitoring of vital signs, hemodynamics, blood gases, neuromuscular blockade, and depth of anesthesia. Recommendations for postoperative care focus on the provision of multimodal analgesia, intensive care unit (ICU) care, and specific measures such as chest drainage, mobilization, noninvasive ventilation, and atrial fibrillation prophylaxis. Conclusions These recommendations should help clinicians to improve intraoperative and postoperative management, and thereby achieve better postoperative outcomes in thoracic surgery patients. Further refinement of the recommendations can be anticipated as the literature continues to evolve.
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- Federico Piccioni
- Department of Critical and Supportive Care, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Department for the Treatment and Study of Cardiothoracic Diseases and Cardiothoracic Transplantation, IRCCS ISMETT - UPMC, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National Cancer Institute "Regina Elena"-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Critical Care Area Monaldi Hospital, Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Respiratory Diseases, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation and Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery, AORN dei Colli Vincenzo Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, FG Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit - San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, 'V Fazzi' Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria S. Andrea, Rome, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Sant'Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, AORN dei Colli Vincenzo Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, Section of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.,Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Pneumology and Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, San Donato Hospital, Arezzo, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Scientific Direction, Fondazione IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, FG Italy
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- Respiratory Unit, Orlandi General Hospital, Bussolengo, Verona, Italy
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- Combined Department of Emergency, Urgency and Admission, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Critical and Supportive Care, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.,Department of Oncology and Onco-Hematology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, Pain Therapy, RRS and Critical Care Area - DEA ASL2 Abruzzo, Chieti University Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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Novoa NM, Esteban P, Gómez Hernández MT, Fuentes MG, Varela G, Jiménez MF. Early exercise pulmonary diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide after anatomical lung resection: a word of caution for fast-track programmes. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2020; 56:143-149. [PMID: 30726898 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 12/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES In healthy individuals, increasing pulmonary blood flow during exercise also increases the % of the diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO%), but its evolution after lung resection is unknown. In this study, our goal was to measure changes in exercise DLCO% during the first 3 days after anatomical lung resection. METHODS We performed a prospective observational study on consecutive patients with non-small-cell lung cancer scheduled for anatomical resection, except pneumonectomy, during a 6-month period. Patients underwent measurement of the DLCO% by a single-breath technique adjusted by the concentration of haemoglobin-before and after standardized exercise the day before and 3 consecutive days after surgery. The delta (Δ) variation (basal versus exercise) was calculated. The number of functioning resected segments was calculated by bronchoscopy. Postoperative pain and pleural air leak were estimated using a visual analogue scale and graduated conventional pleural drainage systems, respectively, and their influence on ΔDLCO each postoperative day was evaluated by linear regression analysis. RESULTS Fifty-seven patients were included. The visual analogue scale of pain and pleural air leaks were not correlated to Δ values (model R2: 0.0048). The evolution of Δ values during 3 postoperative days showed a progressive recovery of values, but on the third day, DLCO% capacity during exercise was still impaired (P < 0.01), especially in patients who underwent a resection of more than 3 functioning segments. CONCLUSIONS Physiological increase in DLCO% during exercise is still impaired on the third postoperative day in patients undergoing resection of more than 3 functioning pulmonary segments. This fact should be considered before discharging those patients after anatomical lung resection.
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- Nuria M Novoa
- Thoracic Surgery Service, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Thoracic Surgery Service, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Thoracic Surgery Service, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Thoracic Surgery Service, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca. Salamanca, Spain
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- Thoracic Surgery Service, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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Xu Y, Li XK, Zhou H, Cong ZZ, Wu WJ, Qiang Y, Shen Y. Paravertebral block with modified catheter under surgeon's direct vision after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:4115-4125. [PMID: 32944323 PMCID: PMC7475592 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-20-1068b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background Paravertebral block (PVB) conducted by epidural catheter is a prevalent pain management for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of paravertebral block with a modified PVB (MPVB) catheter under surgeon’s direct vision after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. Methods Three hundred fifty-six patients undergoing VATS lobectomy were retrospectively reviewed and divided into two groups consecutively according to the catheter applied in PVB procedure (PVB group and MPVB group). In the MPVB group, a modified catheter with a flexible forepart and more apertures distributing along the forepart than the conventional epidural catheter was introduced. An infusion pump containing of 150 mL mixture was connected to the catheter to provide sustained regional analgesia. Intramuscular dezocine 10 mg was administered as a rescue medication when necessary. Postoperative pain management effect was assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) at rest and on coughing. Spirometry values and blood gas analysis were monitored and recorded for the first 3 postoperative days (PODs). Analgesia-related adverse events, characteristics of PVB procedure and postoperative major complication were also compared between the two groups. Results There were 172 patients who received PVB with conventional epidural catheter in the PVB group, and 184 patients were performed PVB with modified paravertebral catheter in the MPVB group. Significantly lower pain score at rest was found in MPVB group at 24 h postoperatively (P=0.006). The pain score on coughing in MPVB group was significantly lower than that in PVB group at 12 and 24 h postoperatively (P=0.037 and P<0.001, respectively). Patients needing for rescue medication was significantly lower in the MPVB group (P=0.028). The incidence of pleural perforation was lower in the MPVB group (P=0.020). Postoperative spirometry values revealed comparable pulmonary function between the two groups, and arterial blood gas analysis showed a normal range of pH and PaCO2 in both groups. There was no significant difference of analgesia-related adverse events as well as major complications between the two groups. Conclusions PVB with modified catheter under surgeon’s direct vision was effective and safe after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy.
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- Yang Xu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Jingling School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jingling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Halloran NO, Soo A. The Role of Enhanced Recovery Programmes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery. CURRENT GERIATRICS REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13670-020-00324-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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