Video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the left lateral decubitus position in an esophageal cancer patient with pectus excavatum

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinsuke Sato ◽  
Erina Nagai ◽  
Hiroyuki Hazama ◽  
Yusuke Taki ◽  
Michiro Takahashi ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-197
Author(s):  
H. Sato ◽  
Y. Miyawaki ◽  
N. Fujiwara ◽  
H. Sugita ◽  
M. Aikawa ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 24-25
Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Kakeji ◽  
Dai Otsubo ◽  
Gosuke Takiguchi ◽  
Taro Oshikiri ◽  
Tetsu Nakamura

Abstract Background While thoracoscopic esophagectomy is a widely performed surgical procedure, only few studies regarding the influence of body position on changes in circulation and breathing, after the surgery, have been reported. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of body position, during surgery, on the postoperative breathing functions of the chest. Methods A total of 266 patients who underwent right-sided transthoracic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer from 2004 to 2012 were included in this study. Fifty-four of them underwent open thoracotomies in the left lateral decubitus position (Group O), 108 underwent thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the left lateral decubitus position (Group L) and 104 patients were treated by thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position (Group P). Two patients in Group P, who presented with intra-operative bleeding and underwent thoracotomy, were subsequently excluded from the pulmonary function analysis. Results Two patients in Group P had to be changed from the prone position to the lateral decubitus position and underwent thoracotomy in order to control intra-operative bleeding. Despite the significantly longer chest operation period in Group P, total blood loss was significantly lower in this group when compared to Groups O and L. Furthermore, patients in Group P presented with significantly lower water balance during the perioperative period and markedly higher SpO2/FiO2 ratio after the surgery. The incidence of respiratory complications was significantly higher in Group O when compared to the other two groups; however, no significant differences were observed between the Groups L and P. Conclusion From a surgical point of view, artificial pneumothorax and gravity improves the operative field view in the prone position without any compression of the right lung, thereby resulting in no mechanical damage to the lungs. Prone position esophagectomy is a useful surgical technique, which appears to preserve the postoperative pulmonary function. The patients are able to endure the surgical procedure and present with less respiratory complications. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.


2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Kamei ◽  
Yusuke Taniyama ◽  
Hiroshi Okamto

Abstract   Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for esophageal cancer has been wide-spreading in worldwide since the first report in 1992. In Japan, we firstly introduced thoracoscopic esophagectomy as a MIS for esophageal cancer in 1994 and performed more than 650 cases over the last two decades. The aim of the present study is to evaluate an oncological feasibility and less invasiveness of this operation from short and long term results. Methods Thoracoscopic esophagectomy was performed in almost all resectable thoracic esophageal cancer patient, briefly indication for this operation is cT1-T3 tumors and lymph node involvement within the regional lesion. We performed thoracoscopic esophagectomy with one lung ventilation in left lateral decubitus position (Group L) up to 2011. From 2012, prone thoracoscopic esophagectomy with bilateral ventilation and artificial pneumothorax (Group P) has been undergone. We analyzed the long-term outcome in all patients who received thoracoscopic esophagectomy with or without neoadjuvant treatment. Furthermore, we evaluated the less invasiveness from the results of short-term outcome and operation-related morbidity between Group L and Group P. Results The 5-year survival rates in no treatment before surgery cases were 61.9% overall, and 86.9%, 71.5%, 68.1%, 40.9%, 37.4% for pathological stages I, IIA, IIB, III and IVa, respectively (TNM classification 6th edition). 30 days mortality in this series was 0.6%. 5-year survival in cStage II and III with neoadjuvant chemotherapy was 65.7%. 3-year survival in salvage esophagectomy after failure of definitive chemoradiotherapy with R0 resection was 43.0%. Total amount of blood loss, rate of postoperative pulmonary complications and the postoperative inflammatory response were significantly lower in Group P than in Group L. Conclusion Thoracoscopic esophagectomy is safety and oncologically feasible. From the view point of less invasiveness benefits, prone esophagectomy has advantages than lateral decubitus procedure and this operation is recommended in almost all patients with a resectable esophageal cancer.


2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Sato ◽  
Yutaka Miyawaki ◽  
Naoto Fujiwara ◽  
Hirofumi Sugita ◽  
Shinichi Sakuramoto ◽  
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Abstract   Standardized thoracoscopic esophagectomy for thoracic esophageal carcinoma in the left lateral decubitus position under artificial pneumothorax is slightly more difficult to dissect the middle and lower mediastinum than in prone position, but it is possible to operate the upper mediastinum with good visual field. In salvage surgery after definitive chemoradiotherapy, it is difficult to complete the operation only by throscopic surgery, and it is thought that sometimes small thoracotomy can be performed safely and reliably. Methods If this procedure is considered feasible, start with thoracoscopic surgery. If it is decided that the procedure cannot be completed, add a small thoracotomy of about 10–15 cm to allow one hand. Thoracoscopy not only reduced invasiveness, shared detailed anatomy, but also improved operability by taping the esophagus and ensured emergency safety. Results This standardized procedure is applied to salvage surgery after definitive chemoradiotherapy from January 2016 to March 2019. Thoracoscopic surgery was performed in 14 of the 27 cases (52%). Thoracoscopic surgery was completed in 10 cases and small thoracotomy was used in 4 cases. There are no serious complications such as bleeding. Conclusion Starting surgery with a thoracoscopy and adding small thoracotomy as appropriate can share the advantages of thoracotomy and throcoscopic surgery. This technique has the advantage that it can be easily converted to thoracotomy even in an emergency, and is considered to be superior to advanced cancer. Video https://www.dropbox.com/sh/47jcqu3palpsfvg/AAC4PvReWDP_WPBkJufxWU3da?dl=0.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gia Khánh Ngô ◽  
Hữu Ước Nguyễn ◽  
Trọng Kiểm Trần

Tóm tắt Đặt vấn đề: Phẫu thuật nội soi lồng ngực đã được sử dụng rộng rãi trong điều trị các khối u trung thất trước trong đó có u tuyến ức. Xu hướng hiện nay là ngày càng giảm số “lỗ” và hạn chế độ dài đường rạch nhằm mục tiêu giảm đau sau mổ, giảm dị cảm thành ngực và giảm thời gian nằm viện. Trong báo cáo này, chúng tôi thông báo một trường hợp cắt tuyến ức mở rộng ở một người bệnh nhược cơ bằng phẫu thuật nội soi một lỗ. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Người bệnh nam 55 tuổi, được chẩn đoán nhược cơ, trên CT: khối u tuyến ức đường kính (ĐK) 3cm. Các thăm dò khác trước mổ bình thường. Người bệnh được chỉ định mổ cắt tuyến ức nội soi lồng ngực một lỗ hai bên. Người bệnh được gây mê toàn thân, sử dụng ống nội khí quản hai nòng. Người bệnh nằm ngửa được cố định vững vào bàn mổ, nghiêng bàn khoảng 600 sang bên phải khi thao tác. Rạch da 3cm khoang liên sườn 4 đường nách giữa, qua đường rạch đưa ống kính nội soi 300 và dụng cụ vào để thao tác, không sử dụng banh sườn. Tiến hành phẫu tích từ bên phải trước, sau khi tuyến ức và tổ chức mỡ trung thất được giải phóng, mở màng phổi trung thất đối bên và qua đó đẩy bệnh phẩm sang bên trái. Sau đó, nghiêng bàn mổ sang bên đối diện. Tương tự như bên phải, rạch da ở vị trí khoang liên sườn 4 dài 3cm. Phẫu tích lấy toàn bộ tổ chức mỡ trung thất và thùy trái tuyến ức và lấy bệnh phẩm. Kết quả: Không gặp biến chứng trong và sau mổ. Người bệnh xuất viện sau 5 ngày. Giải phẫu bệnh Thymoma typ A (Masaoka I). Không có tái phát sau 18 tháng theo dõi. Kết luận: Phẫu thuật nội soi lồng ngực một lỗ hai bên có thể áp dụng hiệu quả trong cắt tuyến ức mở rộng điều trị nhược cơ. Giảm đau sau mổ, giảm thời gian nằm viện và tốt hơn về mặt thẩm mỹ là những ưu điểm của phương pháp này so với các phẫu thuật truyền thống. Abstract Introduction: Video-assisted thoracoscopy is become a widely accepted approach for the resection of anterior mediastinal masses, including thymoma. The current trend is to reduce the number of ports and to minimize the length of incision in order to decrease postoperative pain, chest wall paraesthesia and length of hospitalization. Herein, we reported an extended thymectomy in a patient with myasthenia gravis with bilateral single-port thoracoscopy approach. Material and Methods: A 55-years-old woman with myasthenia gravis was referred to our attention for management of a 3.5 cm, well-capsulated thymoma. All laboratory and cardio-pulmonary tests were within the normal limit; thus, thymoma resection with bilateral single-port thoracoscopy approach was scheduled. Under general anaesthesia and selective intubation, the patient was placed in 600 right lateral decubitus position. A 3cm skin incision was performed in the fourth right intercostal space and through that, a 300 camera and working instruments were inserted without rib spreading. After complete dissection of the thymus and mediastinal fat, the contralateral pleura was opened and through that, the specimen was pushed into the left pleural cavity. Then, the patient was placed in the left lateral decubitus position. Similarly to the right side, a 3-cm incision was performed in the fourth left intercostal space to complete thymoma dissection and the specimen was retrieved. Results: No intra- and post-operative complications were found. The patient was discharged of the hospital in 4th days. Pathological examination revealed a thymoma of type A (Masaoka stage I). No recurrence was found in 18 months of follow-up Conclusion: Bilateral single-port thoracoscopy is an available procedure for management of thymoma associated with myasthenia gravis. Less postoperative pain, reduction of hospital stay and better aesthetic results are the potential advantages of this approach in comparison with traditional technique. Obviously, our results should be validated by larger studies in terms of long-term oncological outcomes. Keyword: Single-port thoracoscopic surgery, thymoma, myasthenia gravis.


2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 124-124
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Sato ◽  
Yutaka Miyawaki ◽  
Masayasu Aikawa ◽  
Kojun Okamoto ◽  
Shinichi Sakuramoto ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The rates of thoracoscopic esophagectomy performed in the prone and left lateral decubitus positions are similar in Japan. We retrospectively reviewed short term outcomes of thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer performed in the left lateral decubitus position under artificial pneumothorax by CO2 insufflation in a single institution. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of applying this procedure. Methods Between July 2013 and March 2017, 83 patients with esophageal cancer underwent thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the left lateral decubitus position under artificial pneumothorax by CO2 insufflation. The thoracic procedure is performed as follows: The lymph nodes around the right recurrent laryngeal nerve are dissected. On the cranial side, the lymph node dissection is advanced to the level of the inferior thyroid artery. Then, the assistant rotates the trachea toward the ventral side, and the lymph nodes around the left recurrent laryngeal nerve are dissected. The middle and inferior mediastinal lymph nodes are dissected including supradiaphragmatic lymph nodes and the dorsal lymph nodes around the thoracic descending aorta. Then, the esophagus is transected using an automatic suture device. Finally, the tracheal bifurcation area lymph nodes are dissected. We retrospectively analyzed these patients. Results The completion rate of thoracoscopic esophagectomy was 94.0%, and the procedure was converted to thoracotomy in five patients, due to hemorrhage, severe adhesion. The mean intrathoracic operative time, intrathoracic blood loss, and number of dissected mediastinal lymph nodes were 220.0 min, 130.1 mL, and 22.0, respectively. Postoperative complications included pneumonia (8.4%), anastomotic leakage (16.9%), and recurrent nerve paralysis (8.4%). Postoperative (30d) mortality was 1/83 (1.2%) due to ARDS. Conclusion Standardization of the procedure for thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the left lateral decubitus position under artificial pneumothorax by CO2 insufflation, with a standardized clinical pathway for perioperative care led to favorable surgical outcomes. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.


2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 45-45
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Kawakubo ◽  
Shuhei Mayanagi ◽  
Yuko Kitagawa

Abstract Description Because esophagectomy with radical lymphadenectomy is highly invasive, thoracoscopic esophagectomy (TE) is attracting attention as a less invasive procedure. We first performed TE with the left decubitus position in 1996. In 2009 we developed a hybrid of the prone and left lateral decubitus positions for TE, and a total of 420 patients underwent TE with a hybrid position. We introduced TE with a hybrid position for the following three reasons: (1) Mobilization and lymphadenectomy around the middle and lower esophagus are easier in the prone position. Thanks to artificial pneumothorax and the gravity, the middle and lower mediastinum are opened, and which give us good surgical field. (2) Lymphadenectomy along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is more reliable and precise when performed in the left lateral decubitus position. We can dissect lymph node around the RLN higher position in the upper mediastinum. (3) Unexpected events requiring conversion to thoracotomy (e.g. massive bleeding, injury of other organs, dense intrathoracic adhesion, resection of adjacent organs) are easier to deal with in the left lateral decubitus position. The patient is fixed on the operating table with the semi-prone position and we can easily change patient positions from the left lateral decubitus position to the prone position and vice versa using rotation system of the operation table. The upper mediastinal procedure including lymphadenectomy along the right and left RLN is performed with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position, while the middle and lower mediastinal procedures are performed with the patient in the prone position with artificial pneumothorax (7mmHg). The abdominal procedures have beenwere performed by hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) and gastric tube reconstruction in thethrough a posterior mediastinal route was performed as s a standard surgical procedure in our institution. The magnifying effect of thoracoscope enables us to perform more precise surgery and preserve nerve and vessels, and a hybrid position is thought to be feasible and effective methods. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 402-402
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Kawakubo ◽  
Shuhei Mayanagi ◽  
Satoru Matsuda ◽  
Yuko Kitagawa

402 Background: We first performed thoracoscopic esophagectomy (TE) as a minimally invasive procedure with the left decubitus position in 1996. In 2009 we developed a hybrid of the prone and left lateral decubitus positions for TE with extended LN dissection (Extensive-TE). The patient is fixed with the semi-prone position and we can easily change patient positions from the left lateral decubitus position to the prone position using rotation system of the operation table. The upper mediastinal procedure including lymphadenectomy along the right and left recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is performed with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position, while the middle and lower mediastinal procedures are performed with the patient in the prone position with artificial pneumothorax. Methods: ESCC patients who underwent Extensive-TE between January 2009 and December 2016, were retrospectively reviewed. The patients’ background, surgical outcomes, postoperative complications and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were studied. Results: Primary tumor was located in Cervical esophagus for 2 (1%), the upper-thoracic esophagus for 28 (15%), the mid-thoracic esophagus for 104 (54%) and the lower-thoracic esophagus for 57 (30%). Thenumber of patients classified with pre-treatment clinical stage of 1/2/3/4 was 94(49%)/42(22%)/46(24%)/9(5%), respectively. Eight patients were evaluated as having cM1 disease due to supraclavicular LN metastasis. The number of patients classified with postoperative pathological stage of 0/1/2/3/4 was 5(3%)/70(37%)/48(26%)/49(27%)/19(7%), respectively. The average total operation time was 542.1 and blood loss was 274.2. The incidence of postoperative pneumonia, anastomotic leakage, chylothorax, and recurrent nerve palsy was 17%, 14%, 2%, and 7% respectively. One patient died postoperatively within 90 days after surgery. Three years RFSwith clinical stage of 1/2/3+4 was 91.5%/54.8%/51.9%, respectively. Conclusions: The magnifying effect of thoracoscopy enables us to perform more precise surgery and preserve nerve and vessels. Extensive-TEwith a hybrid position is thought to be feasible and effective methods.


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