scholarly journals Intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis for robotic-assisted and laparoscopic right colectomy: short-term outcomes of a multi-center prospective trial

Author(s):  
Robert K. Cleary ◽  
Matthew Silviera ◽  
Tobi J. Reidy ◽  
James McCormick ◽  
Craig S. Johnson ◽  
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Abstract Background Studies to date show contrasting conclusions when comparing intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomoses for minimally invasive right colectomy. Large multi-center prospective studies comparing perioperative outcomes between these two techniques are needed. The purpose of this study was to compare intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomoses outcomes for robotic assisted and laparoscopic right colectomy. Methods Multi-center, prospective, observational study of patients with malignant or benign disease scheduled for laparoscopic or robotic-assisted right colectomy. Outcomes included conversion rate, gastrointestinal recovery, and complication rates. Results There were 280 patients: 156 in the robotic assisted and laparoscopic intracorporeal anastomosis (IA) group and 124 in the robotic assisted and laparoscopic extracorporeal anastomosis (EA) group. The EA group was older (mean age 67 vs. 65 years, p = 0.05) and had fewer white (81% vs. 90%, p = 0.05) and Hispanic (2% vs. 12%, p = 0.003) patients. The EA group had more patients with comorbidities (82% vs. 72%, p = 0.04) while there was no significant difference in individual comorbidities between groups. IA was associated with fewer conversions to open and hand-assisted laparoscopic approaches (p = 0.007), shorter extraction site incision length (4.9 vs. 6.2 cm; p ≤ 0.0001), and longer operative time (156.9 vs. 118.2 min). Postoperatively, patients with IA had shorter time to first flatus, (1.5 vs. 1.8 days; p ≤ 0.0001), time to first bowel movement (1.6 vs. 2.0 days; p = 0.0005), time to resume soft/regular diet (29.0 vs. 37.5 h; p = 0.0014), and shorter length of hospital stay (median, 3 vs. 4 days; p ≤ 0.0001). Postoperative complication rates were comparable between groups. Conclusion In this prospective, multi-center study of minimally invasive right colectomy across 20 institutions, IA was associated with significant improvements in conversion rates, return of bowel function, and shorter hospital stay, as well as significantly longer operative times compared to EA. These data validate current efforts to increase training and adoption of the IA technique for minimally invasive right colectomy.

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryce Montané ◽  
Kavian Toosi ◽  
Frank O. Velez-Cubian ◽  
Maria F. Echavarria ◽  
Matthew R. Thau ◽  
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Objective. We investigated whether higher body mass index (BMI) affects perioperative and postoperative outcomes after robotic-assisted video-thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy. Methods. We retrospectively studied all patients who underwent robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy by one surgeon between September 2010 and January 2015. Patients were grouped according to the World Health Organization’s definition of obesity, with “obese” being defined as BMI >30.0 kg/m2. Perioperative outcomes, including intraoperative estimated blood loss (EBL) and postoperative complication rates, were compared. Results. Over 53 months, 287 patients underwent robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy, with 7 patients categorized as “underweight,” 94 patients categorized as “normal weight,” 106 patients categorized as “overweight,” and 80 patients categorized as “obese.” Because of the relatively low sample size, “underweight” patients were excluded from this study, leaving a total cohort of 280 patients. There was no significant difference in intraoperative complication rates, conversion rates, perioperative outcomes, or postoperative complication rates among the 3 groups, except for lower risk of prolonged air leaks ≥7 days and higher risk of pneumonia in patients with obesity. Conclusions. Patients with obesity do not have increased risk of intraoperative or postoperative complications, except for pneumonia, compared with “normal weight” and “overweight” patients. Robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy is safe and effective for patients with high BMI.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 3679
Author(s):  
Luo-Sheng Yong ◽  
Mong-Wei Lin ◽  
Ke-Cheng Chen ◽  
Pei-Ming Huang ◽  
Jang-Ming Lee

OBJECTIVES: Drainless video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) wedge resection has been demonstrated as feasible in treating various lung diseases. However, it remains unknown whether this surgical technique can be effectively applied to lobectomy. In the current study, we evaluated the perioperative outcome of drainless, minimally invasive lobectomy in patients with lung cancer. METHODS: A total of 26 lung cancer patients who received surgery-performed pulmonary lobectomy were enrolled. The perioperative outcomes were analyzed based on a propensity score matching a comparison with those who had chest drainage. RESULTS: No major surgical morbidity and mortality was noted during the perioperative period. The mean of postoperative hospital stay was 5.08 ± 2.48 days. There was no significant difference in postoperative hospital stay between the two groups of patients. However, the presence of significant postoperative pain (VAS score > 30) on the first day after surgery was less in the drainless group (34.6% vs. 3.8%; p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrated that drainless, minimally invasive lobectomy for selected lung cancer patients is feasible. Further evaluation of its impact on short- and long-term surgical outcomes is required in the future.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goonj Johri ◽  
Gyan Chand ◽  
Nitish Gupta ◽  
Chaitra Sonthineni ◽  
Anjali Mishra ◽  
...  

Scarless (in the neck) endoscopic thyroidectomy (SET) has evolved into a cosmetically preferred alternative to conventional thyroidectomy (ConT). Recently many of our patients are demanding SET; however their goitres are larger than the recommended size of 4–6 cm. Our aim was to compare the outcomes of ET for small (<6 cm) vs large (≥6 cm) goitres and determine its feasibility in such cases. This is a retrospective analysis of prospectively maintained database of patients undergoing ET. Patients were divided into 2 groups: I, small (<6 cm) and II, large goitres (≥6 cm). Their demographic and clinicopathological profiles, operation time, conversion and complication rates, and hospital stay were compared. 99 patients (101 procedures) were included: group I, 60 patients (61 procedures), and group II, 39 patients (40 procedures). Mean tumor size (± SD) was 4.4 ± 0.9 cm and 6.7 ± 1.1 cm in groups I and II, respectively. The groups were comparable with respect to demographic and clinical profile except for mean duration of goiter [30.1 ± 32.6 months (group I) vs 60.5 ± 102.4 months (group I), p = 0.03] and gland weight [21.5 ± 15.3 grams (group I) vs 62.3 ± 51.3 grams (group II), p = 0.001]. Although there was no significant difference between mean operating times, long term perioperative outcomes, and conversion rates, temporary hypocalcaemia and length of stay were longer in group II. One patient had permanent vocal cord palsy (~1%, 1/101); none had permanent hypoparathyroidism. Our results indicate that ET can be offered to a subset of patients with larger goitres desirous of SET with no significant difference in mean operation time, conversions, and long term postoperative complications in experienced hands.


2021 ◽  
pp. 000313482110234
Author(s):  
Mitsuru Ishizuka ◽  
Norisuke Shibuya ◽  
Kazutoshi Takagi ◽  
Hiroyuki Hachiya ◽  
Kazuma Tago ◽  
...  

Objective To compare the postoperative complications of intracorporeal anastomosis (ICA) and extracorporeal anastomosis (ECA) in patients undergoing laparoscopic right colectomy (LRC). Background Although several studies have compared postoperative complications of ICA and ECA after LRC, most were retrospective studies. Methods We performed a comprehensive electronic search of the literature to identify studies that compared postoperative complications between ICA and ECA in patients who underwent LRC. We performed meta-analysis using random-effects models to calculate the risk ratio (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of experiencing complications, and we analyzed heterogeneity using I2 statistics. Results Fifteen studies consist of randomized controlled trials, case-control studies, and propensity score matching studies involving a total of 3219 patients who underwent LRC were included. Among 1377 patients who received ICA, 255 (18.5%) had postoperative complications, whereas among 1652 patients who received ECA, 373 (22.6%) had such complications. The results of the meta-analysis revealed that ICA was associated with a significantly reduced risk of postoperative complications (RR, .73; 95% CI: .57-.95; P = .02; I2 = 57%) compared with ECA. Although there was no significant difference between the 2 groups in risk of anastomotic leakage (RR, .67; 95% CI: .39-1.17; P = .16; I2 = 8%), there was a significant difference between them in risk of surgical site infection (RR, .50; 95% CI: .34-.71; P = .0002; I2 = 0%). Conclusions Intracorporeal anastomosis is associated with a reduced risk of postoperative complications compared with ECA in patients undergoing LRC.


2012 ◽  
Vol 94 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
JM Lloyd ◽  
T Wainwright ◽  
RG Middleton

Introduction Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery (MIS) continues to receive coverage in both the popular press and scientific literature. The cited benefits include a smaller scar, less soft tissue trauma, faster recovery, reduced hospital stay, decreased blood loss and reduced post-operative pain. These outcomes are highly desirable and consistent with the aims of fast track hip and knee pathways. This paper evaluates the literature and discusses whether performing MIS over conventional surgical techniques offers advantages in a fast track hip and knee pathway. Methods An English language literature search was performed using the MEDLINE® and PubMed databases. Case series, randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews were included in the review. Results The reported improvements in recovery brought about by MIS must be considered multifactorial. In combination with improved clinical pathways, MIS can be associated with quicker recovery and shorter length of hospital stay. Conclusions There is insufficient evidence to indicate that surgical technique alone makes a significant difference to recovery or reduces soft tissue trauma. No consensus on whether to use MIS techniques in fast track hip and knee replacement pathways can therefore be drawn. This is especially important given that the complication rates of MIS in the low to medium volume surgeon appear unacceptably high compared with standard approaches. It is also too early to assess the long-term effects of MIS on implant survival.


Author(s):  
Matthew Fok ◽  
Mohamad Bashir ◽  
Amer Harky ◽  
David Sladden ◽  
Mariano DiMartino ◽  
...  

Objective Minimally invasive thoracic surgical procedures, performed with or without the assistance of a robot, have gained popularity over the last decade. They have increasingly become the choice of intervention for a number of thoracic surgical operations. Minimally invasive surgery decreases postoperative pain, hospital stay and leads to a faster recovery in comparison with conventional open methods. Minimally invasive techniques to perform a thymectomy include video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) or robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS). In this study, we aim to systematically review and interrogate the literature on minimally invasive thymectomy and draw a meta-analysis on the outcomes between the two approaches. Methods An extensive electronic health database search was performed on all articles published from inception to May 2015 for studies describing outcomes in VATS and RATS thymectomy. Results A total of 350 patients were included in this study, for which 182 and 168 patients underwent RATS and VATS thymectomy, respectively. There were no recorded in-hospital deaths for either procedure. There was no statistical difference in conversion to open, length of hospital stay, or postoperative pneumonia. Operational times for RATS thymectomy were longer. Conclusions The VATS and RATS thymectomy offer good and safe operative and perioperative outcomes. There is little difference between the two groups. However, there is poor evidence basis for the long-term outcomes in minimally invasive procedures for thymectomy. It is imperative that future studies evaluate oncological outcomes both short and long term as well as those related to safety.


2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 600-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farr Reza Nezhat ◽  
Tamara Natasha Finger ◽  
Patrick Vetere ◽  
Amir Reza Radjabi ◽  
Mario Vega ◽  
...  

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to examine perioperative outcomes, including complication rates, of conventional laparoscopy (CL) versus robotic-assisted laparoscopy (RALS) in the evaluation and management of early, advanced, and recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancer.MethodsThis is a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database of surgery performed from July 2008 to December 2012. Sixty-three women had 83 surgeries performed; 22 surgeries for early-stage disease (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage I) and 61 for advanced and/or recurrent disease.ResultsOf the 22 for early stage, 10 were CL, 9 were RALS, and 3 were laparoscopy converted to laparotomy (LP). There was no significant difference between CL and RALS in estimated blood loss (EBL,P= 0.27) or length of stay (LOS,P= 0.43); however, both had significantly less EBL (P= 0.03 and 0.03, respectively) and LOS (P= 0.03 and 0.03) than LP. There was no difference in OR time among the groups (P= 0.79). One patient (33%) had an intraoperative complication in LP. One patient (10%) had a postoperative complication in CL, 2 (22%) in RALS, and 1 (33%) in LP, with no significant difference (P= 0.61).Among the 42 patients with advanced/recurrent disease, 61 surgeries were performed: 14 diagnostic procedures and 47 cytoreductive surgeries. Of the 47, there was no difference in operating room time (P= 0.10). There was no difference in EBL or LOS between CL and RALS (P= 0.82,P= 0.87); however, both were less in CL (P< 0.001 andP= 0.02) and RALS (P= 0.01 andP= 0.02) compared with LP. There were 5 (63%) intraoperative transfusions in LP and none in CL or RALS. When including all surgeries for advanced/recurrent disease, there was 1 intraoperative complication (12%) in LP. There was no difference in postoperative complications between groups (P= 0.89); 8 patients (19%) had postoperative complications in CL, 2 (18%) in RALS, and 2 (25%) in LP. Overall, there were no grade 4 or 5 complications and no perioperative or intraoperative deaths.ConclusionsIn our experience, perioperative outcomes are comparable between CL and RALS in both early and advanced/recurrent disease and not inferior to laparotomy, making CL and RALS an acceptable approach in selected patients.


Author(s):  
Andrea Ruzzenente ◽  
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Andrea Ciangherotti ◽  
Luca Aldrighetti ◽  
Giuseppe Maria Ettorre ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Although isolated caudate lobe (CL) liver resection is not a contraindication for minimally invasive liver surgery (MILS), feasibility and safety of the procedure are still poorly investigated. To address this gap, we evaluate data on the Italian prospective maintained database on laparoscopic liver surgery (IgoMILS) and compare outcomes between MILS and open group. Methods Perioperative data of patients with malignancies, as colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), non-colorectal liver metastases (NCRLM) and benign liver disease, were retrospectively analyzed. A propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was performed to balance the potential selection bias for MILS and open group. Results A total of 224 patients were included in the study, 47 and 177 patients underwent MILS and open isolated CL resection, respectively. The overall complication rate was comparable between the two groups; however, severe complication rate (Dindo–Clavien grade ≥ 3) was lower in the MILS group (0% versus 6.8%, P = ns). In-hospital mortality was 0% in both groups and mean hospital stay was significantly shorter in the MILS group (P = 0.01). After selection of 42 MILS and 43 open CL resections by PSM analysis, intraoperative and postoperative outcomes remained similar except for the hospital stay which was not significantly shorter in MILS group. Conclusions This multi-institutional cohort study shows that MILS CL resection is feasible and safe. The surgical procedure can be technically demanding compared to open resection, whereas good perioperative outcomes can be achieved in highly selected patients.


Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishal B Jani ◽  
Achint Patel ◽  
Jillian Schurr ◽  
Erin Shell ◽  
Julie Bey ◽  
...  

Background: In last decade there is a significant change in stroke care especialy with newer data for ischemic stroke treatment there is a movement to obtain comprehensive stroke center certification (CSCC) to provide enhanced complex care for stroke. This study aims to assess the single center quality matrix assessment pre and post CSC status Methods: We reviewed single center cohort of IV tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) in-between year 2010 to 2014 at sparrow health system in mid Michigan region. This cohort was dichotomized in pre CSCC and post CSCC era. Stroke quality matrics data was collected for these patients. Severity of stroke was categorized in mild-moderate vs moderate-severe based on NIH stroke scale (NIHSS) scale. Primary out come for this study was any complication, which is composite end point of in-hospital mortality, and hemorrhage and secondary outcome was hospital stay. Chi square, student’s t test and wilcoxon sum rank test was used to compare both groups. Multivariable regression models were utilized to calculate odd ratios after adjusting with stroke severity. Results: Cohort of IV tPA was identified in-between year 2010 to 2014 (332 hospitalizations off which 241 were pre CSCC and 91 were Post CSCC ). In- hospital complication was lower after receiving CSCC (9.89% vs. 21.99%; p:0.011). In multivariable regression analysis the trend for in hospital complication persisted [Adjusted Odds ratio (OR):0.43–95%confidence-Interval(CI):0.20-0.93–p:0.032] but there was no significant difference in hospital stay (Median days 5 vs. 5; P:673) Conclusion: There is a clear and persistent trend of low in-hospital complication rates after acquiring CSCC quality matrics.


2013 ◽  
Vol 95 (7) ◽  
pp. 481-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Birla ◽  
P Patel ◽  
G Aresu ◽  
G Asimakopoulos

Introduction Although it is not a new technique, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) is employed only by a few surgeons in the UK. We compared our experience with MIDCAB with that of single vessel off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) graft surgery through a standard median sternotomy. Methods Patients who underwent either MIDCAB or OPCAB between April 2008 and July 2011 were reviewed. Exclusion criteria included patients with an ejection fraction of <0.5 or previous cardiac surgery. Data were obtained retrospectively from our prospective database, medical records and through general practitioners. Results Overall, 74 patients were analysed in the MIDCAB group and 78 in the OPCAB group. Their demographics and EuroSCORE (European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation) values were comparable (p>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the two groups in terms of mortality, recurrent myocardial infarction, postoperative stroke, wound infection, atrial fibrillation or need for reintervention. The MIDCAB group had six conversions to a sternotomy. Eight patients in each group required blood transfusion, with the average transfusion being 1.8 units in the MIDCAB group and 3.2 units in the OPCAB group. The mean duration of ventilation and intensive care unit stay was 5.0 hours and 38.4 hours in the MIDCAB group and 5.4 and 47.8 hours in the OPCAB group. The mean hospital stay was significantly reduced in the MIDCAB population (6.1 vs 8.5 days, p<0.05). Conclusions MIDCAB can be performed safely in appropriately selected patients with outcomes comparable with OPCAB. The potential benefits include shorter hospital stay, reduced need for blood transfusion and faster recovery.


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