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Garnier J, Garg K, Levine J, Ratner M, Diskin BE, Marchetti A, Javed AA, Morgan KA, Hidalgo Salinas C, Hewitt DB, Sacks GD, Wolfgang CL. Two-Stage Mayo Clinic Class IIIb Celiac Axis Resection for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Stepwise Management. Ann Surg Oncol 2025; 32:2476-2478. [PMID: 39666189 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-16673-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2024] [Accepted: 11/23/2024] [Indexed: 12/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND The National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines consider pancreatic cancer with celiac axis (CA), proper hepatic artery (PHA), and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) involvement unresectable. Thus, technical reports and video illustrations of these operations are rare. We report the stepwise management of multivascular reconstruction for Mayo Clinic class IIIb CA resections at New York University Langone Health, a dedicated center of excellence in pancreatic surgery. METHODS We illustrated the management of a 56-year-old patient with biopsy-confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma arising from the pancreatic body and involving the CA, PHA, SMA, and mesentericoportal venous axis. PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT The preoperative stepwise considerations include: 1) mandatory patient selection; 2) planning vascular reconstructability; 3) tailoring risk assessment while carefully considering the need for total pancreatectomy, total gastrectomy, and mesenteric/hepatic revascularization; and 4) 3D-reconstruction for arterial evaluation. The key intraoperative considerations include: 1) selective and sequential clamping for vascular reconstruction in a "domino" fashion, to minimize warm ischemic time 2) a combined multi-surgeon approach to comprehensively tackle vascular reconstructions; 3) a low threshold for total pancreatectomy to avoid pancreatic leak; and 4) two-stage surgery to reassess the blood supply to the liver and stomach for on-demand gastric preservation instead of a theoretically advised total gastrectomy. CONCLUSION Liver, stomach, and bowel vascularization present life-threatening risks that require an extensive preoperative evaluation and a multidisciplinary approach. Our stepwise management for these extensive operations includes total pancreatectomy, "domino" vascular reconstruction, and two-stage surgery.
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- Jonathan Garnier
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- General and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Garnier J, Wolfgang CL. ASO Author Reflections: Should We Resect the "Unresectable"? Since Alexis Carrel and Joseph G. Fortner, Almost 120 Years of (Pancreatic) Vascular Surgery in New York. Ann Surg Oncol 2025; 32:2491-2492. [PMID: 39755891 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-16826-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2024] [Accepted: 12/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/06/2025]
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- Jonathan Garnier
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France.
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Rangelova EB, Ghorbani P, Valente R, Tanaka K, Halimi A, Arnelo U, Segersvärd R, Sparrelid E, Del Chiaro M. Overcoming the technical challenge of venous resection with pancreatectomy: Which factors determine survival? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2025:109629. [PMID: 39875262 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2025.109629] [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: 12/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2025] [Indexed: 01/30/2025]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatectomy with venous resection (PVR) is nowadays considered standard. However, there is still concern about increased postoperative morbidity and impaired long-term outcome depending on the type of venous resection and reconstruction. The aim was to investigate the predictors of morbidity and long-term survival in patients undergoing PVR in a high-volume center. METHODS All consecutive patients undergoing PVR at a single center between January 2008 and January 2019 were retrieved from a prospectively maintained database. Factors associated with postoperative complications and long-term survival were analyzed. RESULTS Of 290 patients with isolated PVRs, 188 (65 %) were performed for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Surgical complications developed in 56 % of patients (n = 163), and 11 % (n = 36) had severe complications (Clavien-Dindo>3a). The 90-day mortality was 4.1 %. Venous thrombosis occurred in 4.8 % (n = 14), resulting in one mortality (0.3 %). No technical factors were predictive for the development of severe complications. Longer vein segments >3 cm could be resected with similar short- and long-term outcome as shorter segments. The survival of patients undergoing PVR for resectable, borderline and locally advanced PDAC was similar (median of 18, 14, and 23 months, p = 0.7). On multivariate analysis, elevated CA19-9>200 U/mL and ASA score≥3 were independent predictors of survival (p = 0.02), but not resectability at diagnosis nor type of venous reconstruction. CONCLUSION The type of venous resection/reconstruction does not influence outcome and should be tailored according to patients' and tumors' characteristics during PVR. The long-term survival after PVR for PDAC is influenced by tumor-and patient-related characteristics, and not technical vascular-resection associated factors.
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- Elena B Rangelova
- Department of Surgery, Section for Upper Abdominal Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Surgery at Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Division of Surgery and Oncology, Department for Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Diagnostics and Intervention (DDI)/Surgery, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University, Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostics and Intervention (DDI)/Surgery, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Diagnostics and Intervention (DDI)/Surgery, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery and Oncology, Department for Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery - University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, USA
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Lee M, Chae YS, Park S, Yun WG, Jung HS, Han Y, Kwon W, Park JS, Jang JY. Re-evaluation of risk and oncological outcomes of resection of veins and arteries in the resection of pancreatic cancer. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2024; 31:671-679. [PMID: 39004799 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.12048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Advances in chemotherapy have led to increasing major vascular resection during pancreatectomy which has been contraindicated due to high morbidity. This study aimed to verify the safety and oncological outcomes of vascular resection during pancreatectomy in the era of neoadjuvant therapy. METHODS Data from patients who underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer at Seoul National University Hospital between 2001 and 2021 were reviewed. Clinicopathological outcomes were analyzed according vessel resection. A propensity-score-matched (PSM) analysis was performed to evaluate survival outcomes. RESULTS Of 1596 patients, the proportion of those who underwent vascular resection increased from 9.2% to 23.4% over time divided into 5-year intervals. There were no differences in major complications (15.6% vs. 13.0%; p = .266) and 30-day mortality rate (0.3% vs. 0.6%; p = .837) between the vascular and nonvascular resection groups. After PSM, the vascular resection group demonstrated comparable survival outcome with the nonvascular resection group (5 year-survival-rate 20.4 vs. 23.7%; p = .194). Arterial resection yielded comparable survival outcome with nonvascular resection (5 year-survival-rate 38.1% vs. 23.7%; p = .138). CONCLUSIONS Appropriate vascular resection-even arterial-is safe and effective in patients carefully selected for radical surgery in the era of neoadjuvant therapy. Further studies are needed to determine the optimal indication and method for vascular resection in patients with pancreatic cancer.
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- Mirang Lee
- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Ahuja M, Pandé R, Chugtai S, Brown RM, Cain O, Bartlett DC, Dasari BVM, Marudanayagam R, Roberts KJ, Isaac J, Sutcliffe RP, Chatzizacharias N. Vein Wall Invasion Is a More Reliable Predictor of Oncological Outcomes than Vein-Related Margins after Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Early Stages of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3465. [PMID: 37998601 PMCID: PMC10670022 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13223465] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) with vein resection is the only potentially curative option for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) with venous involvement. The aim of our study was to assess the oncological prognostic significance of the different variables of venous involvement in patients undergoing PD for resectable and borderline-resectable with venous-only involvement (BR-V) PDAC. We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively acquired data over a 10-year period. Of the 372 patients included, 105 (28%) required vein resection and vein wall involvement was identified in 37% of those. A multivariable analysis failed to identify the vein-related resection margins as independent predictors for OS, DFS or LR. Vein wall tumour involvement was an independent predictor of OS (risk x1.7-2) and DFS (risk x1.9-2.2) in all models, while it replaced overall surgical margin positivity as the only parameter independently predicting LR during an analysis of separate resection margins (risk x2.4). Vein wall tumour invasion may be a more reliable predictor of oncological outcomes compared to traditionally reported parameters. Future studies should focus on possible pre-operative investigations that could identify these cases and management pathways that could yield a survival benefit, such as the use of neoadjuvant treatments.
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- Manish Ahuja
- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (R.M.B.)
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (R.M.B.)
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2SQ, UK
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
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- Department of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK; (M.A.); (R.P.); (S.C.); (D.C.B.); (B.V.M.D.); (R.M.); (K.J.R.); (J.I.); (R.P.S.)
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Floortje van Oosten A, Al Efishat M, Habib JR, Kinny-Köster B, Javed AA, He J, Fishman EK, Quintus Molenaar I, Wolfgang CL. Concepts and techniques for revascularization of replaced hepatic arteries in pancreatic head resections. HPB (Oxford) 2023; 25:1279-1287. [PMID: 37419779 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The relationship of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) to important peripancreatic vasculature dictates resectability. As per the current guidelines, tumors with extensive, unreconstructible venous or arterial involvement are staged as unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC). The introduction of effective multiagent chemotherapy and development of surgical techniques, have renewed interest in local control of PDAC. High-volume centers have demonstrated safe resection of short-segment encasement of the common hepatic artery. Knowledge of the unique anatomy of the patient's vasculature is important in surgical planning of these complex resections. Hepatic artery anomalies are common and insufficient knowledge can result in iatrogenic vascular injury during surgery. METHODS AND RESULTS Here, we discuss different strategies to resect and reconstruct replaced hepatic arteries during pancreatectomy for PDAC to ensure restoration of adequate blood flow to the liver. Strategies include various arterial transpositions, in-situ interposition grafts and the use of extra-anatomic jump grafts. CONCLUSION These surgical techniques allow more patients to undergo the only available curative treatment currently available for PDAC. Moreover, these improvements in surgical techniques highlight the shortcoming of current resectability criteria, which rely mainly on local tumor involvement and technical resectability, and disregards tumor biology.
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- A Floortje van Oosten
- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center and St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht University, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Hospital, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Center Utrecht, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center and St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Hospital, New York City, New York, USA.
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Ren L, Jäger C, Schorn S, Pergolini I, Göß R, Safak O, Kießler M, Martignoni ME, Novotny AR, Friess H, Ceyhan GO, Demir IE. Arterial Resection for Pancreatic Cancer: Feasibility and Current Standing in a High-Volume Center. ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN 2023; 4:e302. [PMID: 37746627 PMCID: PMC10513225 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Background Arterial resection (AR) during pancreatectomy for curative R0 resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains a controversial procedure with high morbidity. Objective To investigate the feasibility and oncological outcomes of pancreatectomy combined with AR at a high-volume center for pancreatic surgery. Methods We retrospectively analyzed our experience in PDAC patients, who underwent pancreatic resection with AR and/or venous resection (VR) between 2007 and 2021. Results In total 259 PDAC patients with borderline resectable (n = 138) or locally advanced (n = 121) PDAC underwent vascular resection during tumor resection. From these, 23 patients had AR (n = 4 due to intraoperative injury, n = 19 due to suspected arterial infiltration). However, 12 out of 23 patients (52.2%) underwent simultaneous VR including 1 case with intraoperative arterial injury. In comparison, 11 patients (47.8%) underwent AR only including 3 intraoperative arterial injury patients. Although the operation time and bleeding rate of patients with AR were respectively longer and higher than in VR, no significant difference was detected in postoperative complications between VR and AR (P = 0.11). The final histopathological findings of PDAC patients were similar, including M stage, regional lymph node metastases, and R0 margin resection. The mortality of the entire cohort was 6.2% (16/259), with a tendency to increase mortality in the AR cohort, yet without statistical significance (VR: 5% vs AR: 21.1%; P = 0.05). Although 19 (82.6%) patients had PDAC in the final histopathology, only 6 were confirmed to have infiltrated arteria. The microscopic distribution of PDAC in these infiltrated arterial walls on hematoxylin-eosin staining was classified into 3 patterns. Strikingly, the perivascular nerves frequently exhibited perineural invasion. Conclusions AR can be performed in high-volume centers for pancreatic surgery with an acceptable morbidity, which is comparable to that of VR. However, the likelihood of arterial infiltration seems to be rather overestimated, and as such, AR might be avoidable or replaced by less invasive techniques such as divestment during PDAC surgery.
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- Lei Ren
- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Department of General Surgery (Gastrointestinal Surgery), The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Munich, Munich, Germany
- CRC 1321 Modelling and Targeting Pancreatic Cancer, Munich, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General Surgery, HPB-Unit, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- From the Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Munich, Munich, Germany
- CRC 1321 Modelling and Targeting Pancreatic Cancer, Munich, Germany
- Department of General Surgery, HPB-Unit, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Else Kröner Clinician Scientist Professor for Translational Pancreatic Surgery, Munich, Germany
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Oba A, Del Chiaro M, Fujii T, Okano K, Stoop TF, Wu YHA, Maekawa A, Yoshida Y, Hashimoto D, Sugawara T, Inoue Y, Tanabe M, Sho M, Sasaki T, Takahashi Y, Matsumoto I, Sasahira N, Nagakawa Y, Satoi S, Schulick RD, Yoon YS, He J, Jang JY, Wolfgang CL, Hackert T, Besselink MG, Takaori K, Takeyama Y. "Conversion surgery" for locally advanced pancreatic cancer: A position paper by the study group at the joint meeting of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) & Japan Pancreas Society (JPS) 2022. Pancreatology 2023; 23:712-720. [PMID: 37336669 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2023.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
Abstract
Locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC), which progresses locally and surrounds major vessels, has historically been deemed unresectable. Surgery alone failed to provide curative resection and improve overall survival. With the advancements in treatment, reports have shown favorable results in LAPC after undergoing successful chemotherapy therapy or chemoradiation therapy followed by surgical resection, so-called "conversion surgery", at experienced high-volume centers. However, recognizing significant regional and institutional disparities in the management of LAPC, an international consensus meeting on conversion surgery for LAPC was held during the Joint Congress of the 26th Meeting of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) and the 53rd Annual Meeting of Japan Pancreas Society (JPS) in Kyoto in July 2022. During the meeting, presenters reported the current best multidisciplinary practices for LAPC, including preoperative modalities, best systemic treatment regimens and durations, procedures of conversion surgery with or without vascular resections, biomarkers, and genetic studies. It was unanimously agreed among the experts in this meeting that "cancer biology is surpassing locoregional anatomical resectability" in the era of effective multiagent treatment. The biology of pancreatic cancer has yet to be further elucidated, and we believe it is essential to improve the treatment outcomes of LAPC patients through continued efforts from each institution and more international collaboration. This article summarizes the agreement during the discussion amongst the experts in the meeting. We hope that this will serve as a foundation for future international collaboration and recommendations for future guidelines.
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- Atsushi Oba
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Ariake, Tokyo, Japan; Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Assembly, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kagawa University School of Medicine, Kagawa, Japan
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- Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Ariake, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Medicine, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Medicine, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany; Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Fernandes EDSM, de Mello FPT, Braga EP, de Souza GO, Andrade R, Pimentel LS, Girão CL, Siqueira M, Moraes-Junior JMA, de Oliveira RV, Goldaracena N, Torres OJM. A more radical perspective on surgical approach and outcomes in pancreatic cancer-a narrative review. J Gastrointest Oncol 2023; 14:1964-1981. [PMID: 37720458 PMCID: PMC10502544 DOI: 10.21037/jgo-22-763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Background and Objective Pancreatic adenocarcinoma remains a dismal disease and is expected to become an even greater burden in the near future. This review focuses on the different surgical aspects for pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), distal and total pancreatectomy (TP), incorporating lessons from both the western and eastern visions in treating pancreatic cancer. Methods We conducted an extensive literature review through PubMed, prioritizing papers published in the last 5 years, but older emblematic papers were also included. We included articles that explored the treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, with focus on the surgical aspect and strategies to improve outcomes. References of selected articles were also reviewed to identify any missed studies. Only papers in English were included. Key Content and Findings As evidence continues to build, it is clear that both systemic and surgical therapies have a fundamental and complementary role. State of art surgical treatment encompasses complete mesopancreas excision for radical lymphadenectomy. Preoperative planning of dissection planes, extensive knowledge of vascular anatomic variations, oncological principles and expertise for vascular resections are mandatory to perform a more radical operation, in pursuit of improved outcomes. Conclusions Based on current data, patient selection remains key and a more radical surgical approach brings more accomplishing results bringing as to believe that more is better.
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- Eduardo de Souza M. Fernandes
- Departament of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, São Lucas Copacabana Hospital-Rede Dasa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, Adventista Silvestre Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho-UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departament of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, São Lucas Copacabana Hospital-Rede Dasa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, Adventista Silvestre Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departament of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, São Lucas Copacabana Hospital-Rede Dasa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departament of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, São Lucas Copacabana Hospital-Rede Dasa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departament of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, São Lucas Copacabana Hospital-Rede Dasa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, Adventista Silvestre Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departament of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, São Lucas Copacabana Hospital-Rede Dasa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, Adventista Silvestre Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departament of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, São Lucas Copacabana Hospital-Rede Dasa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, Adventista Silvestre Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departament of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, São Lucas Copacabana Hospital-Rede Dasa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, Adventista Silvestre Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, São Domingos Hospital-Rede Dasa, São Luís, MA, Brazil
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, Hospital Presidente Dutra, São Luis, MA, Brazil
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, São Domingos Hospital-Rede Dasa, São Luís, MA, Brazil
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Transplant Surgery, Hospital Presidente Dutra, São Luis, MA, Brazil
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Kaluba B, Kuriyama N, Ito T, Tanemura A, Mizuno S. Inverted Y-shaped technique for complex superior mesenteric / portal vein reconstruction in pancreatoduodenectomy for locally advanced pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2023; 7:684-690. [PMID: 37416737 PMCID: PMC10319611 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Most pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) procedures for locally advanced pancreatic head adenocarcinoma (PDAC) require superior mesenteric/portal vein (SMV/PV) axis resection and reconstruction. Here we describe the inverted Y-shaped as a new technique for complex SMV/PV reconstruction and aimed at evaluating its safety and effectiveness. Among 287 patients who underwent PD for locally advanced PDAC from April, 2007 to December, 2020 at our hospital, 11 patients (3.8%) who underwent PV/SMV reconstruction with this technique were enrolled. Briefly, two distal veins were slit-wedged, sutured, resulting in one orifice, then reconstruction was completed with (n = 6) or without (n = 5) interposed autologous right external iliac vein (REIV) grafts, respectively. Operation time and blood loss were 649 (502-822) min and 1782 (475-6680) mL, respectively. The median length of resected SMV/PV was 40 (20-70) mm, 50 (50-70) mm for REIV grafts, and the splenic vein was resected in eight patients. No patient developed pancreatic fistula; mild leg edema was observed in the six graft patients and the median hospital stay was 36.0 d. PV patency rate at 2 mo after PD was 91% (10/11) and no 90-d mortality was recorded. R0 resection rate was 91% (10/11). It is feasible to safely reconstruct the SMV/PV using the inverted Y-shaped technique in appropriately selected PDAC patients.
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- Benson Kaluba
- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant SurgeryMie University Graduate School of MedicineTsuJapan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant SurgeryMie University Graduate School of MedicineTsuJapan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant SurgeryMie University Graduate School of MedicineTsuJapan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant SurgeryMie University Graduate School of MedicineTsuJapan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant SurgeryMie University Graduate School of MedicineTsuJapan
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Miao Y, Cai B, Lu Z. Technical options in surgery for artery-involving pancreatic cancer: Invasion depth matters. Surg Open Sci 2023; 12:55-61. [PMID: 36936450 PMCID: PMC10020102 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2023.03.001] [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: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Background The artery involvement explains the majority of primary unresectability of non-metastatic pancreatic cancer patients and both arterial resection and artery-sparing dissection techniques are utilized in curative-intent pancreatectomies for artery-involving pancreatic cancer (ai-PC) patients. Methods This narrative review summarized the history of resectability evaluation for ai-PC and attempted to interpret its current pitfalls that led to the divergence of resectability prediction and surgical exploration, with a focus on the rationale and the surgical outcomes of the sub-adventitial divestment technique. Results The circumferential involvement of artery by tumor currently defined the resectability of ai-PC but insufficient to preclude laparotomy with curative intent. The reasons behind could be: 1. The radiographic involvement of tumor to arterial circumference was not necessarily resulted in histopathological artery wall invasion; 2. the developed surgical techniques facilitated radical resection, better perioperative safety as well as oncological benefit. The feasibility of periadventitial dissection, sub-adventitial divestment and other artery-sparing techniques for ai-PC depended on the tumor invasion depth to the artery, i.e., whether the external elastic lamina (EEL) was invaded demonstrating a hallmark plane for sub-adventitial dissections. These techniques were reported to be complicated with preferable surgical outcomes comparing to arterial resection combined pancreatectomies, while the arterial resection combined pancreatectomies were considered performed in patients with more advanced disease. Conclusions Adequate preoperative imaging modalities with which to evaluate the tumor invasion depth to the artery are to be developed. Survival benefits after these techniques remain to be proven, with more and higher-level clinical evidence needed. Key message The current resectability evaluation criteria, which were based on radiographic circumferential involvement of the artery by tumor, was insufficient to preclude curative-intent pancreatectomies for artery-involving pancreatic cancer patients. With oncological benefit to be further proven, periarterial dissection and arterial resection have different but overlapping indications, and predicting the tumor invasion depth in major arteries was critical for surgical planning.
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- Yi Miao
- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
- Pancreas Center, The Affiliated BenQ Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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Komarov RN, Egorov AV, Osminin SV, Bilyalov IR, Zhemerikin GA, Ryabov KY, Novikov SS. [The first experience of small intestinal autotransplantation for advanced digestive cancer]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2023:34-42. [PMID: 38088839 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202312134] [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: 12/18/2023]
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Usually, gastrointestinal tumors (GIT) invading great vessels are acknowledged to be irresectable. Along with that, we can expect positive oncological results only when there is combination treatment with radical surgery (R0 resection). In this article we share the first experience of small intestinal autotransplantation as a method of radical surgery in locally advanced GIT. We conducted the analysis of outcomes of three patients (with pancreas cancer (n=2) and neuroendocrine tumor of caecum (n=1), with neoplastic process involving to superior mesenteric artery and vein. We analyzed intraoperative aspects and algorithm of small intestinal autotransplantation. Long-term outcomes with 1.5-13 months of observing time are presented. On the basis of conducted analysis the authors suggest the possibility of small intestinal autotransplantation in referral centers with strict personalized approach and multidisciplinary surgical team.
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- R N Komarov
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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Sillesen M, Hansen CP, Dencker EE, Burgdorf SK, Krohn PS, Stender MT, Fristrup CW, Storkholm JH. Long-Term Outcomes of Venous Resections in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Patients: A Nationwide Cohort Study. ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN 2022; 3:e219. [PMID: 37600295 PMCID: PMC10406038 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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To investigate whether pancreatic resections (PR) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is associated with worse survival when resection of the superior mesenteric vein/portal vein (SMV/PV) is required. Background PR for PDAC with resection of the superior mesenteric vein/portal vein (SMV/PV, PR+V resection) may be associated with inferior overall survival (OS) compared with PR without the need for SMV/PV resection (PR-V). We hypothesized that PR+V results in lower OS compared with PR-V. Method Retrospective study using data from the nationwide Danish Pancreatic Cancer Database from 2011 to 2020. Data on patients who underwent PR for PDAC were extracted. A group of PR patients found nonresectable on exploratory laparotomy (EXP) was also included. OS was assessed using Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards models adjusting for confounders (age, sex, R-resection level, chemotherapy, comorbidities, histology T and N classification, procedure subtype as well as tumor distance to the SMV/PV). Results Overall, 2403 patients were identified. Six hundred two underwent exploration only (EXP group), whereas 412 underwent pancreatic resection with (PR+V group) and 1389 (PR-V) without SMV/PV resection. Five-year OS for the PR+V group was lower (20% vs 30%) compared with PR-V, although multivariate Cox proportional hazards modeling could not associate PR+V status with OS (Hazard ratio 1.11, P = 0.408). Conclusion When correcting for confounders, PR+V was not associated with lower OS compared with PR-V.
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- Martin Sillesen
- From the Department of Organ Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
- Center for Surgical Translation and Artificial Intelligence Research (CSTAR), Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- From the Department of Organ Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- From the Department of Organ Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
- Center for Surgical Translation and Artificial Intelligence Research (CSTAR), Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- From the Department of Organ Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- From the Department of Organ Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- From the Department of Organ Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
- Department of Surgery, Imperial College NHS Trust, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Matsuki R, Okano N, Hasui N, Kawaguchi S, Momose H, Kogure M, Suzuki Y, Nagashima F, Sakamoto Y. Trends in the surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer in the last 30 years. Biosci Trends 2022; 16:198-206. [PMID: 35732435 DOI: 10.5582/bst.2022.01250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Pancreatic cancer has the poorest prognosis among digestive cancers. During the 1990s, the 5-year survival rate of surgical patients with pancreatic cancer was 14% in Japan. However, survival rates have increased to 40% in the 2020s due to the refinement of surgical procedures and the introduction of perioperative chemotherapy. Several pivotal randomized controlled trials have played an indispensable role to establish each standard treatment strategy. Resectability of pancreatic cancer can be classified into resectable, borderline resectable, and unresectable based on the anatomic configuration, and multidisciplinary treatment strategies for each classification have been revised rapidly. Investigation of superior perioperative adjuvant treatments for resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer and the establishment of optimal conversion surgery for unresectable pancreatic cancer are the progressive subjects.
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- Ryota Matsuki
- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyorin University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kyorin University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyorin University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyorin University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyorin University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyorin University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyorin University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kyorin University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Kyorin University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Loos M, Kester T, Klaiber U, Mihaljevic AL, Mehrabi A, Müller-Stich BM, Diener MK, Schneider MA, Berchtold C, Hinz U, Feisst M, Strobel O, Hackert T, Büchler MW. Arterial Resection in Pancreatic Cancer Surgery: Effective After a Learning Curve. Ann Surg 2022; 275:759-768. [PMID: 33055587 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the perioperative and oncologic long-term outcomes of patients with LAPC after surgical resection at a high-volume center for pancreatic surgery. BACKGROUND The role of surgery in LAPC with arterial involvement is controversial. METHODS We analyzed 385 consecutive patients undergoing PAR (n = 195) or PAD (n = 190) of the encased artery for LAPC between January 1, 2003 and April 30, 2019. RESULTS There were 183 total pancreatectomies, 113 partial pancreatoduodenectomies, 79 distal pancreatectomies, and 10 resections for tumor recurrences, including 121 multivisceral resections and 171 venous resections. Forty-three patients (11.4%) had resectable oligometastatic disease. All of the 190 patients undergoing PAD (100%) and 95 of the 195 patients undergoing PAR (48.7%) received neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The R0 (circumferential resection margin negative) resection rate was 28%. The median hospital stay was 15 days (range: 3-236). The median survival after surgery for LAPC was 20.1 months and the overall 5-year survival rate 12.5%. In-hospital mortality was 8.8% for the entire patient cohort (n = 385). With increasing case load and growing expertise, there was a significant reduction of in-hospital mortality to 4.8% (n = 186) after 2013 (P = 0.005). The learning curve of experienced pancreatic surgeons for PAR was 15 such procedures. CONCLUSION Our data demonstrate that an arterial surgical approach is effective in LAPC with promising long-term survival. PAD after neoadjuvant treatment is safe. PAR is a technically demanding procedure and requires a high level of expertise.
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- Martin Loos
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Biometry and Informatics, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Pre-Operative MDCT Staging Predicts Mesopancreatic Fat Infiltration-A Novel Marker for Neoadjuvant Treatment? Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13174361. [PMID: 34503170 PMCID: PMC8430607 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13174361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The rates of microscopic incomplete resections (R1/R0CRM+) in patients receiving standard pancreaticoduodenectomy for PDAC remain very high. One reason may be the reported high rates of mesopancreatic fat infiltration. In this large cohort study, we used available histopathological specimens of the retropancreatic fat and correlated high resolution CT-scans with the microscopic tumor infiltration of this area. We found that preoperative MDCT scans are suitable to detect cancerous infiltration of this mesopancreatic tissue and this, in turn, was a significant indicator for both incomplete surgical resection (R1/R0CRM+) and worse overall survival. These findings indicate that a neoadjuvant treatment in PDAC patients with CT-morphologically positive infiltration of the mesopancreas may result in better local control and thus improved resection rates. Mesopancreatic fat stranding should thus be considered in the decision for neoadjuvant therapy. Background: Due to the persistently high rates of R1 resections, neoadjuvant treatment and mesopancreatic excision (MPE) for ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head (hPDAC) have recently become a topic of interest. While radiographic cut-off for borderline resectability has been described, the necessary extent of surgery has not been established. It has not yet been elucidated whether pre-operative multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) staging reliably predicts local mesopancreatic (MP) fat infiltration and tumor extension. Methods: Two hundred and forty two hPDAC patients that underwent MPE were analyzed. Radiographic re-evaluation was performed on (1) mesopancreatic fat stranding (MPS) and stranding to peripancreatic vessels, as well as (2) tumor diameter and anatomy, including contact to peripancreatic vessels (SMA, GDA, CHA, PV, SMV). Routinely resected mesopancreatic and perivascular (SMA and PV/SMV) tissue was histopathologically re-analyzed and histopathology correlated with radiographic findings. A logistic regression of survival was performed. Results: MDCT-predicted tumor diameter correlated with pathological T-stage, whereas presumed tumor contact and fat stranding to SMA and PV/SMV predicted and correlated with histological cancerous infiltration. Importantly, mesopancreatic fat stranding predicted MP cancerous infiltration. Positive MP infiltration was evident in over 78%. MPS and higher CT-predicted tumor diameter correlated with higher R1 resection rates. Patients with positive MP stranding had a significantly worse overall survival (p = 0.023). Conclusions: A detailed preoperative radiographic assessment can predict mesopancreatic infiltration and tumor morphology and should influence the decision for primary surgery, as well as the extent of surgery. To increase the rate of R0CRM- resections, MPS should be considered in the decision for neoadjuvant therapy.
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Mikulic D, Mrzljak A. Borderline resectable pancreatic cancer and vascular resections in the era of neoadjuvant therapy. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:5398-5407. [PMID: 34307593 PMCID: PMC8281399 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i20.5398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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While pancreatic cancer is still characterized by early systemic spread and poor outcomes, the treatment of this disease has changed significantly in recent years due to major advancements in systemic therapy and advanced surgical techniques. Broader use of effective neoadjuvant approaches combined with aggressive surgical operations within a multidisciplinary setting has improved outcomes. Borderline resectable pancreatic cancer is characterized by tumor vascular invasion, and is a setting where the combination of potent neoadjuvant chemotherapy and aggressive surgical methods, including vascular resections and reconstructions, shows its full potential. Hopefully, this will lead to improved local control and curative treatment in a number of patients with this aggressive malignancy.
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- Danko Mikulic
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Merkur, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
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Safi SA, Haeberle L, Fluegen G, Lehwald-Tywuschik N, Krieg A, Keitel V, Luedde T, Esposito I, Rehders A, Knoefel WT. Mesopancreatic excision for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma improves local disease control and survival. Pancreatology 2021; 21:787-795. [PMID: 33775563 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2021.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Survival in ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head (hPDAC) is poor. After implementation of the circumferential resection margin (CRM) into standard histopathological evaluation, the margin negative resection rate has drastically dropped. However, the impact of surgical radicality on survival and the influence of malignant infiltration of the mesopancreatic fat remains unclear. At our institution, a standardized dissection of the mesopancreatic lamina and peri-pancreatic vessels are obligatory components of radical pancreatoduodenectomy. The aim of our study was to histopathologically analyze mesopancreatic tumor infiltration and the influence of CRM-evaluated resection margin on relapse-free and overall survival. METHOD Clinicopathological and survival parameters of 264 consecutive patients who underwent surgery for hPDAC were evaluated. RESULTS The rate of R0 resection R0(CRM-) was 48.5%, after the implementation of CRM. Mesopancreatic fat infiltration was evident in 78.4% of all consecutively treated patients. Patients with mesopancreatic fat infiltration were prone to lymphatic metastases (N1 and N2) and had a higher rate of positive resection margin (R1/R0(CRM+)). In multivariate analysis, only R0 resection was shown to be an independent prognostic parameter. Local recurrence was diagnosed in only 21.1% and was significantly lower in patients with R0(CRM-) resected hPDACs (10.9%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Mesopancreatic excision is justified, since mesopancreatic fat invasion was evident in the majority of our patients. It is associated with a significantly improved local tumor control as well as longer relapse-free and overall survival.
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- S-A Safi
- Department of Surgery (A), Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Surgery (A), Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Surgery (A), Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Surgery (A), Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Surgery (A), Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Surgery (A), Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
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Terasawa M, Mise Y, Yoshioka R, Oba A, Ono Y, Inoue Y, Imamura H, Hiromichi I, Takahashi Y, Kawasaki S, Saiura A. Preoperative Decision to Perform Portal Vein Resection Improves Survival in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic Head Cancer Adjacent to Portal Vein. ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN 2021; 2:e064. [PMID: 37636553 PMCID: PMC10455064 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective We hypothesized that preoperatively planned portal vein resection (PVR), which prevents from approaching tumors, improves survival in patients with resectable pancreatic head cancer adjacent to the portal vein (PhC-PV). Summary The decision to perform PVR is difficult in patients with resectable PhC-PV. Methods This is a retrospective, bi-institutional study of patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) for resectable PhC-PV from 2009 to 2018. We compared clinical data of patients who underwent PD with preoperatively planned PVR (planned PVR group) and those who underwent conventional PD (cPD) in which decision to perform PVR was made intraoperatively (cPD group). Results Among the study population of 176 patients, 53 patients (30.1%) underwent PD with planned PVR. The remaining 123 patients (69.9%) underwent cPD. Tumor characteristics were similar between the 2 groups. Operation time and major complication rates did not differ between the 2 groups. The local recurrence rate of patients in the planned PVR group (28.3%) was lower than that of the cPD group (44.7%; P = 0.041). Median overall survival (OS) was longer in the planned PVR group than in the cPD group (32 vs 27 months; P = 0.011). Multivariate analysis revealed that having undergone planned PVR was an independent factor for favorable OS (hazard ratio = 1.65; 95% confidence interval = 1.08-2.61; P = 0.021). Conclusions The preoperative decision to perform PVR improves survival by enhancing local control of resectable PhC-PV.
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- Muga Terasawa
- From the Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Mitsui Memorial Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Radical Resection for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancers in the Era of New Neoadjuvant Therapy-Arterial Resection, Arterial Divestment and Total Pancreatectomy. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13081818. [PMID: 33920314 PMCID: PMC8068970 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13081818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Aggressive arterial resection or total pancreatectomy in surgical treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) has gradually been encouraged thanks to new chemotherapy regimens such as FOLFIRINOX or Gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, which have provided more adequate patient selection and local tumor suppression, justifying aggressive local resection. The development of surgical techniques provides the safety of arterial resection (AR) for even major visceral arteries, such as the celiac axis or superior mesenteric artery. Total pancreatectomy has been re-evaluated as an effective option to balance both the local control and postoperative safety. In this review, we investigate the recent reports focusing on arterial resection and total pancreatectomy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) and discuss the rationale of such an aggressive approach in the treatment of PC. Abstract Aggressive arterial resection (AR) or total pancreatectomy (TP) in surgical treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) had long been discouraged because of their high mortality rate and unsatisfactory long-term outcomes. Recently, new chemotherapy regimens such as FOLFIRINOX or Gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel have provided more adequate patient selection and local tumor suppression, justifying aggressive local resection. In this review, we investigate the recent reports focusing on arterial resection and total pancreatectomy for LAPC and discuss the rationale of such an aggressive approach in the treatment of PC. AR for LAPCs is divided into three, according to the target vessel. The hepatic artery resection is the simplest one, and the reconstruction methods comprise end-to-end, graft or transposition, and no reconstruction. Celiac axis resection is mainly done with distal pancreatectomy, which allows collateral arterial supply to the liver via the pancreas head. Resection of the superior mesenteric artery is increasingly reported, though its rationale is still controversial. Total pancreatectomy has been re-evaluated as an effective option to balance both the local control and postoperative safety. In conclusion, more and more aggressive pancreatectomy has become justified by the principle of total neoadjuvant therapy. Further technical standardization and optimal neoadjuvant strategy are mandatory for the global dissemination of aggressive pancreatectomies.
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Garnier J, Sulpice L, Turrini O. ASO Author Reflections: Which Patient will Benefit from Complex Vascular Resection during Pancreatectomy? Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:4635-4636. [PMID: 33454877 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09575-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Jonathan Garnier
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France.
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary and Digestive Surgery, CHU Rennes, Université Rennes 1, Rennes, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Aix-Marseille University, CRCM, Marseille, France
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Kotb A, Hajibandeh S, Hajibandeh S, Satyadas T. Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing standard versus extended lymphadenectomy in pancreatoduodenectomy for adenocarcinoma of the head of pancreas. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2020; 406:547-561. [PMID: 32978673 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-020-01999-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare baseline demographics, operative, and survival outcomes of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing standard lymphadenectomy versus extended lymphadenectomy in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic head cancer METHODS: In compliance with PRISMA standards we performed a meta-analysis of baseline demographics, operative, and survival outcomes of RCTs comparing standard lymphadenectomy versus extended lymphadenectomy in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic head cancer. The uncertainties associated with varying follow-up periods among the included studies were resolved by analysis of time-to-event outcomes. Moreover, we performed trial sequential analysis (TSA) to determine whether the available evidence is conclusive and to assess the risk of type 1 or type 2 errors. RESULTS Overall, 724 patients from 5 RCTs were included. The included populations were comparable in terms of baseline characteristics. There was no difference between standard and extended lymphadenectomy in terms of pancreatic fistula (OR 0.64, P = 0.11), delayed gastric emptying (OR 0.68, P = 0.40), bile leak (OR 0.33, P = 0.06), wound infection (OR 0.53, P = 0.06), abscess (OR 0.83, P = 0.63), total complications (OR 0.73, P = 0.27), postoperative mortality (OR 1.01, P = 0.85), and overall survival (HR 1.10, P = 0.46). TSA suggested that meta-analysis was conclusive with low risk of type 2 error. The results remained consistent through subgroup analyses based on lymph node positive or negative status and studies from the West and East. CONCLUSIONS Robust evidence from randomised controlled trials (Level 1) suggests no difference in postoperative and survival outcomes between standard and extended lymphadenectomy in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic head cancer. The findings were consistent in patients with positive and negative lymph node status and in studies from the West or East.
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- Ahmed Kotb
- Department of General Surgery, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl, Denbighshire, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl, Denbighshire, UK.
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital, Manchester, UK
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Pancreatectomy With Arterial Resection for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: How Can It Be Done Safely and With Which Outcomes?: A Single Institution's Experience With 118 Patients. Ann Surg 2020; 271:932-940. [PMID: 30188399 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study assesses the safety and outcomes of the largest cohort of pancreatectomy with arterial resection (P-AR). BACKGROUND A high postoperative mortality rate and uncertain oncologic benefits have limited the use of P-AR for locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a prospectively maintained database of patients who underwent P-AR between January 1990 and November 2017. Univariate and multivariate Cox analyses were used to assess prognostic factors for survival. RESULTS There were 118 consecutive resections (51 pancreaticoduodenectomies, 18 total pancreatectomies, and 49 distal splenopancreatectomies). Resected arterial segments included the coeliac trunk (50), hepatic artery (29), superior mesenteric artery (35), and other segments (4). The overall mortality and morbidity were 5.1% and 41.5%, respectively. There were 84 (75.4%) patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy, 105 (89%) simultaneous venous resections, and 101 (85.5%) arterial reconstructions. The rates of R0 resection and pathologic invasion of venous and arterial walls were 52.4%, 74.2%, and 58%, respectively. The overall survival was 59%, 13%, and 11.8% at 1, 3, and 5 years, respectively. The median overall survival after resection was 13.70 months (CI 95%:11-18.5 mo). In multivariate analysis, R0 resection (HR: 0.60; 95% CI: 0.38-0.96; P = 0.01) and venous invasion (HR: 1.67; 95% CI: 1.01-2.63; P = 0.04) were independent prognostic factors. CONCLUSION In a specialized setting, P-AR for locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma can be performed safely with limited mortality and morbidity. Negative resection margin and the absence of associated venous invasion might predict favorable long-term outcomes.
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Oba A, Ito H, Ono Y, Sato T, Mise Y, Inoue Y, Takahashi Y, Saiura A. Regional pancreatoduodenectomy versus standard pancreatoduodenectomy with portal vein resection for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with portal vein invasion. BJS Open 2020; 4:438-448. [PMID: 32191395 PMCID: PMC7260410 DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) with portal vein resection (PVR) is a standard operation for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) with portal vein (PV) invasion, but positive margin rates remain high. It was hypothesized that regional pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD), in which soft tissue around the PV is resected en bloc, could enhance oncological clearance and survival. Methods This retrospective study included consecutive patients who underwent PD with PVR between January 2005 and December 2016 in a single high‐volume centre. In standard PD (SPD) with PVR, the PV was skeletonized and the surrounding soft tissue dissected. In RPD, the retropancreatic segment of the PV was resected en bloc with its surrounding soft tissue. The extent of lymphadenectomy was similar between the procedures. Results A total of 268 patients were included (177 SPD, 91 RPD). Tumours were more often resectable in patients undergoing SPD (60·5 per cent versus 38 per cent in those having RPD; P = 0·014), and consequently they received neoadjuvant therapy less often (7·9 versus 25 per cent respectively; P < 0·001). R0 resection was achieved in 73 patients (80 per cent) in the RPD group, compared with 117 (66·1 per cent) of those in the SPD group (P = 0·016), although perioperative outcomes were comparable between the groups. Median recurrence‐free (RFS) and overall (OS) survival were 17 and 32 months respectively in patients who had RPD, compared with 11 and 21 months in those who had SPD (RFS: P = 0·003; OS: P = 0·004). Conclusion RPD is as safe and feasible as SPD, and may increase the survival of patients with PDAC with PV invasion.
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- A Oba
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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Oba A, Bao QR, Barnett CC, Al-Musawi MH, Croce C, Schulick RD, Del Chiaro M. Vascular Resections for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Vascular Resections for PDAC. Scand J Surg 2020; 109:18-28. [PMID: 31960765 DOI: 10.1177/1457496919900413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS It has become clear that vein resection and reconstruction for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the standard of care as supported by multiple guidelines. However, resection of large peri-pancreatic arteries remains debatable. MATERIALS AND METHODS This review examines the current state of vascular resection with curative intent for PDAC in the last 5 years. Herein, we consider venous (superior mesenteric vein, portal vein), as well as arterial (superior mesenteric artery, celiac trunk, hepatic artery) resection or both with or without reconstruction. RESULTS Improvement of multidrug chemotherapy has revolutionized care for PDAC that should shift traditional surgical thinking from an anatomical classification of resectability to a prognostic and biological classification. CONCLUSION The present review gives an overview on the results of pancreatectomy associated with vascular resection, with consideration of new perspectives offered by the availability of better systemic therapies.
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- A Oba
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,Department of Surgery, Oncology, and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,Department of Surgery, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,University of Colorado Cancer Center, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.,University of Colorado Cancer Center, Denver, CO, USA
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Wegner RE, Verma V, Hasan S, Schiffman S, Thakkar S, Horne ZD, Kulkarni A, Williams HK, Monga D, Finley G, Kirichenko AV. Incidence and risk factors for post-operative mortality, hospitalization, and readmission rates following pancreatic cancer resection. J Gastrointest Oncol 2019; 10:1080-1093. [PMID: 31949925 DOI: 10.21037/jgo.2019.09.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background The only potentially curative approach for pancreatic cancer is surgical resection, but this technically challenging procedure carries risks for postoperative morbidities and mortality. This study of a large, contemporary national database illustrates incidences of, and risk factors for, post-procedural mortality, prolonged hospital stay, and 30-day readmission. Methods From the National Cancer Database (NCDB), stage I-III pancreatic adenocarcinomas were identified [2004-2015]. Surgical techniques included pancreaticoduodenectomy, partial pancreatectomy (selective removal of the pancreatic body/tail), total pancreatectomy (removal of the entire pancreas) with or without subtotal resection of the duodenum and/or stomach, and extended pancreatectomy. Predictors of 30/90-day post-operative mortality, 30-day readmission rates, and prolonged hospital stay (>17 days per receiver operating curve analysis) were identified via multivariable logistic regression. Results Overall, 24,798 patients were analyzed (median age of 66). The majority of cases were T3 (47%), N0 (65%), pancreatic head lesions (83%), and treated with pancreaticoduodenectomy (57%). Only 16% received neoadjuvant therapy. Overall unadjusted risk of 30- and 90-day mortality ranged from 1.3-2.5% and 4.1-7.1%, respectively, depending on extent of surgery. Independent predictors of 30-/90-day mortality included preoperative therapy, increasing age, higher comorbidity score, lower income, case volume, and more extensive surgery. Similar findings were demonstrated regarding prolonged hospital stay and 30-day readmission. Age ≥70 was most associated with 30-day mortality, whereas age ≥60 was most associated with 90-day mortality and prolonged hospital stay. Conclusions Quantitation of incidences and risk factors for postoperative outcomes following resection for pancreatic cancer is essential for judicious patient selection and shared decision-making between providers and patients.
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- Rodney E Wegner
- Division of Radiation Oncology, Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Kriger AG, Karmazanovsky GG, Smirnov AV, Kharazov AF, Gorin DS, Raevskaya MB, Galkin GV, Revishvili AS. [Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic head cancer followed by mesenteric-portal vein invasion]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2018:21-29. [PMID: 30560841 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia201812121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy with mesenteric-portal vein resection for pancreatic head cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective analysis included 124 patients with pancreatic head cancer for the period 2010-2017. Mesenteric-portal vein (MPV) invasion was diagnosed in 37 (29.8%) patients, tumor contact with superior mesenteric artery as a borderline resectable state was noted in 11 cases. All patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy with mesenteric-portal vein resection. RESULTS Vein invasion was histologically confirmed in 19 (51.3%) out of 37 patients. At the same time, arterial invasion was absent in 11 patients with a borderline resectable tumor. CT-associated overdiagnosis of venous wall invasion was 6.4%, intraoperative overdiagnosis - 87.5%. R0-resection was achieved in 88.5% after conventional pancreaticoduodenectomy and in 78.4% after pancreaticoduodenectomy followed by MPV resection. Median survival was 17 months, 2-year survival - 41%. Among 11 patients with a borderline resectable tumor median survival was 11 months. Pancreaticoduodenectomy without vein resection was followed by 2-year survival near 68.1%. Differences were significant (p=0.02). CONCLUSION Pancreaticoduodenectomy followed by MPV resection as the first stage of combined treatment of pancreatic head cancer is absolutely justified if circumferential involvement of the vein and contact with superior mesenteric artery or celiac trunk do not exceed 50%. Vein resection can provide R0-surgery in these cases.
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- A G Kriger
- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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Okada KI, Kawai M, Hirono S, Miyazawa M, Kitahata Y, Ueno M, Hayami S, Shimokawa T, Yamaue H. Ischemic gastropathy after distal pancreatectomy with en bloc celiac axis resection for pancreatic body cancer. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2018; 403:561-571. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-018-1692-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Jang JY, Kang JS, Han Y, Heo JS, Choi SH, Choi DW, Park SJ, Han SS, Yoon DS, Park JS, Yu HC, Kang KJ, Kim SG, Lee H, Kwon W, Yoon YS, Han HS, Kim SW. Long-term outcomes and recurrence patterns of standard versus extended pancreatectomy for pancreatic head cancer: a multicenter prospective randomized controlled study. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2018; 24:426-433. [PMID: 28514000 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Our previous randomized controlled trial revealed no difference in 2-year overall survival (OS) between extended and standard resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The present study evaluated the 5-year OS and recurrence patterns according to the extent of pancreatectomy. METHODS Between 2006 and 2009, 169 consecutive patients were prospectively enrolled and randomized to standard (n = 83) or extended resection (n = 86) groups to compare 5-year OS rate, long-term recurrence patterns and factors associated with long-term survival. RESULTS The surgical R0 rate was similar between the standard and extended groups (85.5 vs. 90.7%, P = 0.300). Five-year OS (18.4 vs. 14.4%, P = 0.388), 5-year disease-free survival (14.8 vs. 14.0%, P = 0.531), and overall recurrence rates (74.7 vs. 69.9%, P = 0.497) were not significantly different between the two groups, although the incidence of peritoneal seeding was higher in the extended group (25 vs. 8.1%, P = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS Extended pancreatectomy does not have better short-term and long-term survival outcomes, and shows similar R0 rates and overall recurrence rates compared with standard pancreatectomy. Extended pancreatectomy does not have to be performed routinely for all cases of resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma, especially considering its associated increased morbidity shown in our previous study.
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- Jin-Young Jang
- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Liver Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Center for Liver Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Bonucci M, Pastore C, Ferrera V, Fiorentini C, Fabbri A. Integrated Cancer Treatment in the Course of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Complete Resolution in 2 Cases. Integr Cancer Ther 2018; 17:994-999. [PMID: 29478350 PMCID: PMC6142071 DOI: 10.1177/1534735418755479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) has a very low average survival, but its prognosis is
further reduced in the case of metastatic spread. Medical therapy in these cases
is the only applicable methodology in the international guidelines. During
anticancer treatments, common side effects are nausea, vomiting, arthralgia,
neuropathy, and alopecia as well as a myelosuppressive effect. The toxicity of
various drugs not only affects the quality of life of the patient, but often its
severity requires a reduction in if not the termination of drug administration.
Scientific studies have shown that a combined use of chemotherapy and certain
natural substances, in the form of standardized extracts, can lead to an
enhancement of the action of the chemotherapy. Here, we describe 2 cases of
metastatic PC. The first case concerns the integrated treatment of a patient
with cancer of the pancreas tail with metastatic involvement ab initio of
peripancreatic lymph nodes and liver parenchyma, with numerous secondary lesions
greater than 9.5 cm. The second case concerns the integrated treatment of a
patient with cancer of the pancreatic body with metastatic involvement of the
liver parenchyma, with a small secondary lesion. In both cases, an integrated
cancer treatment approach, combining chemotherapy with natural remedies,
extracts, and hyperthermia, induced a notable remission of primary and
metastatic lesions.
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Jegatheeswaran S, Baltatzis M, Jamdar S, Siriwardena AK. Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) resection during pancreatectomy for malignant disease of the pancreas: a systematic review. HPB (Oxford) 2017; 19:483-490. [PMID: 28410913 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2017.02.437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2016] [Revised: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Resection of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) during pancreatectomy is performed infrequently and is undertaken with the aim of removing non-metastatic locally advanced pancreatic tumours. SMA resection reports also encompass resection of other visceral vessels. The consequences of resection of these different arteries are not necessarily equivalent. This is a focused systematic review of the outcome of SMA resection during pancreatectomy for cancer. METHODS A computerized search of the English language literature was undertaken for the period 1st January 2000 through 30th April 2016. The keywords "Pancreatic surgery" and "Vascular resections" were used. Thirteen studies reported 70 patients undergoing pancreatectomy with SMA resection from 10,726 undergoing pancreatectomy. Individual patient-level outcome data were available for 25. RESULTS Median (range) accrual period was 132 (48-372) months. Reported peri-operative morbidity ranged from 39% to 91%. There were 5 peri-operative deaths in the 25 patients with individual-outcome data. Median survival was 11 months (95% Confidence interval 9.5-12.5 months; standard error 0.8 months). CONCLUSIONS SMA resection during pancreatectomy is undertaken infrequently incurring high peri-operative morbidity and mortality. Median survival is 11 (95% CI 9.5-12.5) months. In contemporary practice there is no evidence to support SMA resection during pancreatectomy.
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- Regional Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK
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- Regional Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK; Faculty of Medicine, University of Manchester, Manchester, England, UK
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- Regional Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK; Faculty of Medicine, University of Manchester, Manchester, England, UK.
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Alemi F, Rocha FG, Helton WS, Biehl T, Alseidi A. WITHDRAWN: Classification and techniques of en bloc venous reconstruction for pancreaticoduodenectomy. HPB (Oxford) 2016:S1365-182X(16)31884-6. [PMID: 27806836 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2016.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The Publisher regrets that this article is an accidental duplication of an article that has already been published, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hpb.2016.09.006. The duplicate article has therefore been withdrawn. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy.
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- Farzad Alemi
- Department of Surgery, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Alemi F, Rocha FG, Helton WS, Biehl T, Alseidi A. Classification and techniques of en bloc venous reconstruction for pancreaticoduodenectomy. HPB (Oxford) 2016; 18:827-834. [PMID: 27506994 PMCID: PMC5061022 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2016.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Revised: 04/24/2016] [Accepted: 05/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical resection is the only cure for hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) malignancy. In the era of multidisciplinary approaches and neoadjuvant therapies for locally advanced, borderline resectable tumors, the feasibility and efficacy of en bloc vascular resection has been validated across multiple studies. However, the variability of venous anatomy within the perihepatic and peri-portal regions necessitates familiarity with alternative resection and reconstruction techniques appropriate to the specific region of tumor invasion. METHODS To organize these paradigms, the venous system has been divided into five zones: 1) hepatic hilum; 2) hepatoduodenal ligament; 3) portal vein/splenic vein confluence, which is further subdivided into right (3a) and left (3b); 4) infra-confluence; and 5) splenic vein. RESULTS This study systematically analyzes the anatomic considerations and clinical scenarios specific to each zone to organize the necessary preparative maneuvers, surgical procedures, and vascular reconstruction techniques to achieve an R0 resection. The anatomic and tumor-specific factors which deem a specimen unresectable are also explored. Surgical videos demonstrating these techniques are presented. DISCUSSION Preparation and familiarity with venous reconstruction maneuvers is essential for an oncologically effective operation, and can be safely achieved by utilizing this logical anatomic and procedural framework.
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- Farzad Alemi
- Department of Surgery, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA,Correspondence Adnan Alseidi, 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA. Tel: +1 206 341 1908. Fax: +1 206 341 0048.1100 9th AveSeattleWA98101USA
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Marsoner K, Langeder R, Csengeri D, Sodeck G, Mischinger HJ, Kornprat P. Portal vein resection in advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma: is it worth the risk? Wien Klin Wochenschr 2016; 128:566-72. [PMID: 27363995 PMCID: PMC5010594 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-016-1024-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Introduction Portal vein resection represents a viable add-on option in standard pancreaticoduodenectomy for locally advanced ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma, but is often underused as it may set patients at additional risk for perioperative and postoperative morbidity and mortality. We aimed to review our long-term experience to determine the additive value of this intervention for locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Patients and methods Single, university surgical center audit over a 13-year period; cohort comprised 221 consecutive patients undergoing pancreatic resection; in 47 (21 %) including portal vein resection. Predictors for short- and long-term survival were assessed via multivariate logistic and Cox regression. Results Baseline and perioperative characteristics were similar between the two groups. However, overall skin-to-skin times, intraoperative transfusion requirements as the need for medical inotropic support were higher in patients undergoing additional portal vein resection (p < 0.0001; p = 0.001 and p = 0.03). Postoperative complication rates were 34 vs. 35 % (p = 0.89), 14 patients (5 % vs. 11 %; p = 0.18) died in-hospital. An American Society of Anesthesiologists Score >2 was the only independent predictor for in-hospital mortality (OR 10.66, 95 % CI 1.24–91.30). Follow-up was complete in 99.5 %, one-year survival was 59 % vs. 70 % and five-year overall survival 15 % vs. 12 % with and without portal vein resection, respectively (Log rank: p = 0.25). For long-term outcome, microvascular invasion (HR 2.03, 95 % CI 1.10–3.76) and preoperative weight loss (HR 2.17, 95 % CI 1.31–3.58) were independent predictors. Conclusion Despite locally advanced disease, patients who underwent portal vein resection had no worse perioperative and overall survival than patients with lower staging and standard pancreaticoduodenectomy only. Therefore, the feasibility of portal vein resection should be evaluated in every potential candidate at risk.
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- Katharina Marsoner
- Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29, 8036, Graz, Austria.
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Barreto SG, Windsor JA. Justifying vein resection with pancreatoduodenectomy. Lancet Oncol 2016; 17:e118-e124. [PMID: 26972858 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(15)00463-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2015] [Revised: 10/21/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Interest in radical surgery to achieve complete resection and improve long-term survival in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy for ductal adenocarcinoma has been renewed. This surgery includes extended lymphadenectomy, multivisceral resections, and synchronous arterial and venous resections. The evidence that these surgeries improve long-term survival is poor, except perhaps for synchronous venous resection, which can be justified if a margin negative (R0) resection is achieved without increased morbidity and mortality, and if there is no invasion of the vein wall. The recognition of patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer and the increasing use of neoadjuvant treatment makes it more difficult to know if the vein is invaded, increases reliance on trial dissection to establish resectability, and might increase the number of synchronous venous resections done. This Personal View seeks to review the justification for pancreatoduodenectomy with synchronous venous resection to promote debate and draw attention to the gaps in knowledge for further research.
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- Savio G Barreto
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Bariatric Surgery, Medanta Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta-the Medicity, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Meniconi RL, Santoro R, Guglielmo N, Vennarecci G, Lepiane P, Colasanti M, Ettorre GM. Pancreaticoduodenectomy with venous reconstruction using cold-stored vein allografts: long-term results of a single center experience. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2015; 23:43-9. [PMID: 26545410 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of cadaveric vein allografts was first described by our group as a feasible option for venous reconstruction. The aim of this study was to report long-term results of this innovative technique. METHODS Cold-stored veins harvested from donor cadavers were used as homologous grafts for venous reconstruction after vascular resection during pancreaticoduodenectomy. Surgical technique included patch closure or segmental interposition. Graft patency was assessed by computed tomography postoperatively and during follow-up. Postoperative morbidity and mortality were also analyzed. RESULTS Eleven patients underwent venous resection and reconstruction by using fresh vein allografts for patch closure in four cases, conduit interposition in six cases and a Y-shaped graft interposition in one case. Median clamping time, operative time and estimated blood loss were 30 min, 6.6 h, and 337 ml, respectively. One patient, who had preoperative SMV thrombus, developed early portal vein thrombosis and died. Among the remaining 10 patients, there were no cases of graft thrombosis or stenosis during active follow-up (median 9, range 1-23, months). CONCLUSIONS Our experience with cold-stored vein allografts suggests that this technique is a useful option for treating major vascular resections during pancreaticoduodenectomy with good results on follow-up.
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- Roberto L Meniconi
- Division of General Surgery and Organ Transplantation, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 87 Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery and Organ Transplantation, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 87 Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery and Organ Transplantation, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 87 Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery and Organ Transplantation, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 87 Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery and Organ Transplantation, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 87 Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery and Organ Transplantation, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 87 Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery and Organ Transplantation, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 87 Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 00152 Rome, Italy.
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Wang WL, Ye S, Yan S, Shen Y, Zhang M, Wu J, Zheng SS. Pancreaticoduodenectomy with portal vein/superior mesenteric vein resection for patients with pancreatic cancer with venous invasion. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2015; 14:429-435. [PMID: 26256089 DOI: 10.1016/s1499-3872(15)60400-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the development of new surgical techniques, pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) with portal vein or superior mesenteric vein (PV/SMV) resection has been used in the treatment of patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. However, opinions of surgeons differ in the effectiveness of this surgical technique. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of this approach in patients with pancreatic cancer. METHODS Follow-up visits and retrospective analysis were carried out of 208 patients with pancreatic cancer who had undergone PD (PD group) and PD combined with PV/SMV resection and reconstruction (PDVR group) from June 2009 to May 2013 at our center. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the clinical features, the difference of survival time and risk factors of venous invasion in pancreatic cancer. Factors relating to postoperative survival time of pancreatic cancer were also investigated. RESULTS In the PDVR group, which consisted of 42 cases, the 1-, 2- and 3-year survival rates were 70%, 41% and 16%, respectively and the median survival time was 20.0 months. Among the 166 patients in the PD group, the 1-, 2- and 3-year survival rates were 80%, 52%, and 12%, respectively with the median survival time of 26.0 months. No significant difference in survival time and R0 resection ratio was found between the two groups. Lumbodorsal pain, tumor with pancreatic capsular invasion and bile duct infiltration were found to be independent risk factors for PV invasion in pancreatic cancer. In addition, non R0 resection, large tumor size (>2 cm) and poorly differentiated tumor were independent risk factors for survival time in post-PD. CONCLUSIONS The tumor has a higher chance of venous invasion if preoperative imagings indicate that it juxtaposes with the vessel. Lumbodorsal pain is the chief complaint. Patients with pancreatic cancer associated with PV involvement should receive PDVR for R0 resection when preoperational assessment shows the chance for eradication.
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- Wei-Lin Wang
- Division of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China.
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Neither extended surgery nor extended indication for surgery has improved survival in patients with pancreatic cancer. According to autopsy studies, presumably 90% are metastatic. The only cure is complete removal of the tumor at an early stage before it becomes a systemic disease or becomes invasive. Early detection and screening of individuals at risk is currently under way. This article reviews the evidence and methods for screening, either familial or sporadic. Indication for early-stage surgery and precursors are discussed. Surgeons should be familiar with screening because it may provide patients with a chance for cure by surgical resection.
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Landi F, Dopazo C, Sapisochin G, Beisani M, Blanco L, Caralt M, Balsells J, Charco R. Long-term results of pancreaticoduodenectomy with superior mesenteric and portal vein resection for ductal adenocarcinoma in the head of the pancreas. Cir Esp 2015; 93:522-9. [PMID: 25981612 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2015.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2015] [Revised: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 04/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The benefit of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) with superior mesenteric-portal vein resection (PVR) for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PA) is still controversial in terms of morbidity, mortality and survival. We conducted a retrospective study to analyze outcomes of PD with PVR in a Spanish tertiary centre. METHODS Between 2002 and 2012, 10 patients underwent PVR (PVR+ group) and 68 standard PD (PVR- group). Morbidity, mortality, overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) were compared between PVR+ and PVR- group. Prognostic factors were identified by a Cox regression model. RESULTS Postoperative mortality was 5% (4/78), all patients in PVR- group. Morbidity was higher in the PVR- group compared to PVR+ (63 vs. 30%, P=.004). OS at 3 and 5 years was 43 and 43% in PVR+ group, 35 and 29% in PVR- group (P=.07). DFS at 3 and 5 years DFS were 28 and 15% in PVR+ group, 25 and 20% in PVR- group (P=.84). Median survival was 23.1 months in PVR- group, and 22.8 months in PVR+ group (P=.73). Factors related with OS were absence of adjuvant treatment (OR 2.9, 95%IC: 1.39-6.14, P=.003), R1 resection (OR 2.3, 95%IC: 1.2-4.43, P=.006), preoperative CA 19.9 level ≥ 170 UI/mL (OR 2.3, 95%IC: 1.22-4.32, P=.01). DFS risk factors were R1 resection (OR 2.6, 95%IC: 1.41-4.95, P=.002); moderate or poor tumor differentiation grade (OR 2.7, 95%IC: 1.23-6.17, P=.01); N1 lymph node status (OR 1.8, 95%IC: 1.02-3.19, P=.04); CA 19.9 level ≥ 170 UI/mL (OR 2.4, 95%IC: 1.30-4.54, P=.005). CONCLUSIONS PVR for PA can be performed safely. Patients with PVR have a comparable survival to patients undergoing standard PD if disease-free margins can be obtained.
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- Filippo Landi
- Servicio de Cirugía Hepato-bilio-pancreática y Trasplantes, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España.
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- Servicio de Cirugía Hepato-bilio-pancreática y Trasplantes, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Hepato-bilio-pancreática y Trasplantes, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Hepato-bilio-pancreática y Trasplantes, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Hepato-bilio-pancreática y Trasplantes, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Hepato-bilio-pancreática y Trasplantes, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Hepato-bilio-pancreática y Trasplantes, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Hepato-bilio-pancreática y Trasplantes, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor: A multivariate analysis of factors influencing survival. Eur J Surg Oncol 2014; 40:1564-71. [PMID: 25086992 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2014.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2013] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 06/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The outcomes of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are extremely diverse, and determining the best strategy, optimal timing of therapy and the therapeutic results depend on understanding prognostic factors. We determined the clinical, radiological and histological factors associated with survival and tumor recurrence for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. METHODS From January 1, 1991 to December 31, 2011, 127 patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor underwent pancreatectomy. The variables including clinical characteristics, surgical data and pathological findings were examined by univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS There were 103 patients with non-functional tumors (81%). Sixty-four patients (50%) underwent left pancreatectomy, 51 (42%) patients underwent pancreatico-duodenectomy, 12 (9%) patients underwent enucleation and 2 patients (1%) underwent central pancreatectomy. Forty-eight patients (38%) had synchronous liver metastases. Six patients (5%) required portal vein resection, and 19 (15%) patients required enlarged "en-bloc" resection of adjacent organs. The overall morbidity and mortality rates were 48% and 2.3%, respectively. The 1-, 3- and 5-year overall survival rates were 94%, 84%, and 74%, respectively. In multivariate analyses, synchronous liver metastases (p = 0.02) and portal vein resection (p < 0.01) were independent prognostic factors of survival. CONCLUSIONS Synchronous liver metastases and portal vein resection were found to be independent factors influencing survival.
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Ouaïssi M, Turrini O, Hubert C, Louis G, Gigot JF, Mabrut JY. Vascular resection during radical resection of pancreatic adenocarcinomas: evolution over the past 15 years. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2014; 21:623-38. [PMID: 24890182 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This literature review aimed to critically analyze oncological results of vascular resection during pancreatectomy for adenocarcinoma in the light of the concept evolution of locally advanced tumors and microscopic complete resection. The literature search was conducted in PubMed and Medline for the period June 1994 to December 2012, retaining English as the language of publication. The review of 12 publications indicated that mortality and morbidity rates were not significantly different for pancreatectomy with or without venous resection (VR). Six comparative studies showed worse long-term survival in the VR group, though one meta-analysis, albeit with a significant population heterogeneity, demonstrated that the overall survival between VR and the control group was similar (12% vs. 17%). The compilation of 13 comparative studies showed a significantly lower rate of complete microscopic resection in the VR patient group compared to controls (63% vs. 77%; P = 0.001). Concerning pancreatectomy combined to arterial resection, the literature review indicated a significantly greater mortality and morbidity rate and a lower survival rate compared to pancreatic resection alone. Conflicting results concerning the long-term outcome of VR was due to the heterogeneity of the patient population. Since the only chance to cure patients of pancreatic adenocarcinoma is to obtain free resection margins, VR is a valid therapeutic option. But combined arterial resection to pancreatic resection does not appear to be recommended.
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- Mehdi Ouaïssi
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Timone Hospital, Marseille, France
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A prospective randomized controlled study comparing outcomes of standard resection and extended resection, including dissection of the nerve plexus and various lymph nodes, in patients with pancreatic head cancer. Ann Surg 2014; 259:656-64. [PMID: 24368638 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000000384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To prospectively evaluate the survival benefit of dissection of the nerve plexus and lymphadenectomy in patients with pancreatic head cancer. BACKGROUND Despite randomized controlled trials on the extent of surgery in pancreatic cancer, attempts have been made to perform more extended resections. METHODS A total of 244 patients were enrolled; of these, 200 were randomized to undergo standard resection or extended resection, with the latter including the dissection of additional lymph nodes and the right half of the nerve plexus around the superior mesenteric artery and celiac axis. We evaluated 167 patients from 7 centers who fulfilled all of the required criteria. RESULT Operation time was longer and estimated blood loss was higher in the extended resection group than in the standard resection group, but the R0 resection rate was comparable. The mean number of lymph nodes retrieved per patient was higher in the extended resection group than in the standard resection group (33.7 vs 17.3; P < 0.001). The morbidity rate was slightly higher in the extended resection group than in the standard resection group. Two patients in the extended resection group died in hospital. Median survival after R0 resection was similar in the extended resection and standard resection groups (18.0 vs 19.0 months; P = 0.239) regardless of lymph node metastasis. Adjuvant chemoradiation had a positive impact on overall survival. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that extended lymphadenectomy with dissection of the nerve plexus does not provide a significant survival benefit compared with standard resection in pancreatic head cancer. Standard resection can be performed safely and efficiently, without negatively affecting oncologic efficacy or long-term survival, when compared with extended pancreaticoduodenal resection. (NCT00679913)?
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Miura JT, Evans DB, Pappas SG, Gamblin TC, Turaga KK. Borderline resectable/locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma: improvements needed in population-based registries. Ann Surg Oncol 2013; 20:4338-47. [PMID: 24002538 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-013-3237-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2012] [Indexed: 12/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Management of patients with borderline resectable/locally advanced (BR/LA) pancreatic adenocarcinoma is based on knowledge of natural history and patterns of treatment failure, information of great importance to large data registries. Using the SEER database, we examined the survival for patients with BR/LA tumors and critically evaluated the utility of the data. METHODS T3/T4 tumors from 2004 to 2007 were divided into those that involved the portal vein/superior mesenteric vein/gastroduodenal artery/hepatic artery and those that involved the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) or celiac axis. The control group (CG) included patients who were recommended surgery but did not undergo it. Multivariate disease-specific survival analyses were performed using the Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS Of 3,837 patients, 571 patients (15 %) were recommended surgery, and 323 (8 %) underwent surgical resection. We were unable to separate patients into BR/LA based on current NCCN guidelines. We were able to identify vascular involvement but not those who actually underwent vascular resection. Median survival of patients who underwent surgery with SMA and celiac involvement was 12 and 8 months compared with 7 and 6 months, respectively, in the CG (p = .01). Patients who underwent surgical resection with venous involvement had a longer survival than those with arterial involvement (18 vs 12 months, p = .001). CONCLUSIONS Analysis of patients with BR/LA pancreatic adenocarcinoma who underwent pancreatic resection in the SEER database yielded limited information. New manuals must focus on obtaining information consistent with current advances in the field; our recommendations for optimizing the SEER database are included.
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- John T Miura
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Torres OJM, Moraes-Junior JMA, Fernandes EDSM. [Distal pancreatectomy with en-bloc celiac trunk resection for locally advanced pancreatic body cancer (Appleby procedure): case report]. ABCD-ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA 2013; 26:151-3. [PMID: 24000032 DOI: 10.1590/s0102-67202013000200018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Corcione F, Pirozzi F, Cuccurullo D, Piccolboni D, Caracino V, Galante F, Cusano D, Sciuto A. Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: experience of 22 cases. Surg Endosc 2013; 27:2131-6. [PMID: 23355144 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-012-2728-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2012] [Accepted: 12/01/2012] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic pancreatic surgery has gradually expanded its applications to include pancreaticoduodenectomy. However, the benefits of the laparoscopic approach are still debated. This article aims to present data regarding the efficacy of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy in a single center. METHODS From March 2003 to June 2010, a total of 22 patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy with a totally laparoscopic approach, using a five-trocar technique. Reconstruction of the digestive tract was adapted to the aspect of the pancreatic stump, with 6 patients having Wirsung duct occlusion and 16 patients pancreaticodigestive anastomosis. Patient selection, short-term outcomes, oncologic results, and technical issues were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS Mean operative time was 392 (range, 327-570) min. Conversion was required in 2 patients (9.1 %) as a result of bleeding and difficult dissection. Major intraoperative complications included an injury to the right hepatic artery (4.5 %). Postoperative mortality was 4.5 %. Surgery-related morbidity occurred in 14 patients (63.6 %) and included bleeding (n = 5), pancreatic fistula (n = 6), biliary fistula (n = 2), and dumping syndrome (n = 1). Pancreatic fistulas occurred in 4 patients with duct occlusion and in 2 patients with pancreaticojejunostomy, and they all healed with conservative treatment. Mean hospital stay was 23 (range, 12-35) days. Pathologic diagnoses were pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (n = 11), ampullary adenocarcinoma (n = 8), and duodenal adenocarcinoma (n = 3). The resection margins were all free from disease; the mean number of collected lymph nodes was 15 (range, 14-20). CONCLUSIONS The complexity of pancreaticoduodenectomy entails some issues, including patient selection and management of the pancreatic stump, that are not related to the approach used. Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy is feasible, safe, and oncologically adequate, but only if performed in selected cases by highly skilled laparoscopic surgeons. Laparoscopy does not provide any significant advantage over traditional surgery, but it may improve postoperative outcomes in the so-called excellence centers, once the learning curve has been overcome. Multicenter randomized trials are needed.
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- Francesco Corcione
- Department of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, Via Leonardo Bianchi, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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Wang F, Arianayagam R, Gill A, Puttaswamy V, Neale M, Gananadha S, Hugh TJ, Samra JS. Grafts for Mesenterico-Portal Vein Resections Can Be Avoided during Pancreatoduodenectomy. J Am Coll Surg 2012; 215:569-79. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2012] [Revised: 05/29/2012] [Accepted: 05/30/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Nimura Y, Nagino M, Takao S, Takada T, Miyazaki K, Kawarada Y, Miyagawa S, Yamaguchi A, Ishiyama S, Takeda Y, Sakoda K, Kinoshita T, Yasui K, Shimada H, Katoh H. Standard versus extended lymphadenectomy in radical pancreatoduodenectomy for ductal adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas: long-term results of a Japanese multicenter randomized controlled trial. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2012; 19:230-41. [PMID: 22038501 DOI: 10.1007/s00534-011-0466-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 198] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The value of pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) with extended lymphadenectomy for pancreatic cancer has been evaluated by many retrospective studies and 3 randomized controlled trials (RCT). However, the protocols used and the results found in the 3 RCTs were diverse. Therefore, a multicenter RCT was proposed in 1998 to evaluate the primary end point of long-term survival and the secondary end points of morbidity, mortality and quality of life of patients undergoing standard versus extended lymphadenectomy in radical PD for pancreatic cancer. METHODS From March 2000 to May 2003, 112 patients with potentially curable pancreatic head cancer were enrolled and intraoperatively randomized to a standard or extended lymphadenectomy group. No resected patients received any adjuvant treatments. RESULTS A hundred and one eligible patients were analyzed. Demographic and histopathological characteristics of the two groups were similar. The mean operating time, intraoperative blood loss and number of retrieved lymph nodes were greater in the extended group, but the other operative results were comparable. CONCLUSIONS Although this multicenter RCT was conducted in a strict setting, extended lymphadenectomy in radical PD did not benefit long-term survival in patients with resectable pancreatic head cancer and led to levels of morbidity, mortality and quality of life comparable to those found after standard lymphadenectomy.
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- Yuji Nimura
- The First Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Hospital, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan.
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Kwon HJ, Kim SG. Surgical treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. KOREAN JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SURGERY 2012; 16:89-92. [PMID: 26388914 PMCID: PMC4575002 DOI: 10.14701/kjhbps.2012.16.3.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2012] [Revised: 08/18/2012] [Accepted: 08/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The role of multimodality therapy and surgery for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer remains to be determined. Although no randomized trials have been done to determine the optimal management of this difficult clinical problem, numerous series reporting successful surgical resection with negative (R0) or microscopic margin (R1) showing favorable long-term survival provide a basis for an aggressive approach in selected cases of advanced cancer of the pancreas. In the absence of conclusive clinical trials, neoadjuvant treatment followed by surgical resection seems to be the optimal approach for locally advanced pancreatic cancers when the potential for surgical resection is suggested by preoperative high quality CT imaging. In particular, when the tumor is within the criteria for borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, efforts to achieve R0 resection are warranted. For those selected cases invading the hepatic artery and superior mesenteric artery, combined arterial resection and reconstruction may be performed to achieve R0 resection. Nonetheless, such a complex procedure should be balanced by a high rate of postoperative complications. In contrast, in cases of tumors invading the celiac axis, R0 resection by combined celiac axis resection can be performed without a high rate of postoperative complications. Survival benefit needs to be verified by further studies in the future.
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- Hyung Jun Kwon
- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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Marangoni G, O’Sullivan A, Faraj W, Heaton N, Rela M. Pancreatectomy with synchronous vascular resection – An argument in favour. Surgeon 2012; 10:102-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2011.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2011] [Revised: 11/23/2011] [Accepted: 12/06/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Turley RS, Peterson K, Barbas AS, Ceppa EP, Paulson EK, Blazer DG, Clary BM, Pappas TN, Tyler DS, McCann RL, White RR. Vascular surgery collaboration during pancreaticoduodenectomy with vascular reconstruction. Ann Vasc Surg 2012; 26:685-92. [PMID: 22305864 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2011.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2011] [Revised: 11/02/2011] [Accepted: 11/08/2011] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Once thought to have unresectable disease, pancreatic cancer patients with portal venous involvement are now reported to have comparable survival after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) with vascular reconstruction (VR) as compared with patients without vascular involvement. We hypothesize that a multidisciplinary approach involving a vascular surgeon will minimize morbidity and improve patency of VRs. METHODS We identified 204 patients who underwent PD for pancreatic adenocarcinoma from 1997 to 2008. Patients who underwent PD with VR (N = 42) were compared with those who underwent standard PD (N = 162). VRs were performed by a vascular surgeon and involved primary repair (N = 8), vein patch (N = 25), or interposition grafting (N = 9) with femoral or other venous conduit. RESULTS Patients undergoing PD with VR had larger tumors (3.0 cm vs. 2.5 cm, P < 0.01) but did not have different rates of tumor-free margins (73% vs. 72%, P = 0.84) or lymph nodes metastases (50% vs. 38%, P = 0.14). The VR group had higher median blood loss (875 mL vs. 550 mL, P = 0<0.01), but no differences in mortality, complication rates, length of stay, or readmission rates were found in a median follow-up of 29 months. Overall survival rates were similar. Predictors of mortality on multivariate analysis included increasing histological grade (P = 0.01), positive lymph nodes (P = 0.01), and increasing tumor size (P = 0.01), but not VR (P = 0.28). When evaluated by computed tomography scans within 6 months postoperatively, 97% of reconstructions remained patent. CONCLUSIONS The need for VR is not a contraindication to potentially curative resection in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Assistance of a vascular surgeon during VR may allow moderate-volume centers to achieve outcomes comparable with high-volume centers.
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- Ryan S Turley
- Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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