Laparoscopic versus Open Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Elderly Patients: A Single-Institutional Propensity Score Matching Comparison

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 495-504
Author(s):  
Wethit Dumronggittigule ◽  
Ho-Seong Han ◽  
Soyeon Ahn ◽  
Yoo-Seok Yoon ◽  
Jai Young Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Laparoscopic Hepatectomy ◽  
Perioperative Outcomes ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
High Morbidity Rate ◽  
Open Hepatectomy

<b><i>Background:</i></b> The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in elderly patients is increasing worldwide. Although open hepatectomy (OH) yields acceptable outcomes, high morbidity rate is concerned. Laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) has evolved to improve perioperative outcomes. However, comparative study between both techniques for elderly patients with HCC is scarce. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> This study aimed to compare outcomes between LH and OH specifically. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> HCC patients aged ≥70 years after hepatectomy (2003–2018) were included. The propensity score matching (PSM) and comparative analyses between groups were performed. <b><i>Results:</i></b> After PSM, there were 41 patients in each group with similar demographics, radiographic tumor characteristics, cirrhotic status, and extent of resection. The LH group had a shorter hospital stay (7 vs. 11 days, <i>p</i> = 0.002) compared with the OH group. The completeness of resection and complication rates were not statistically different between groups. The 5-year overall survival and recurrence-free survival rates were 86.7 and 43.4% in the LH group and 62.2 and 30.8% in the OH group (<i>p</i> = 0.221 and 0.500). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Our study confirmed the operative and oncological safety of LH in elderly HCC patients with improved perioperative outcomes compared with OH.

scholarly journals Impact of Previous Abdominal Surgery on Robotic-Assisted Rectal Surgery in Patients with Rectal Cancer Undergoing Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy: A Propensity Score Matching Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching-Wen Huang ◽  
Wei-Chih Su ◽  
Tsung-Kun Chang ◽  
Cheng-Jen Ma ◽  
Tzu-Chieh Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Rectal Surgery ◽  
Perioperative Outcomes ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Robotic Assisted ◽  
Previous Abdominal Surgery

Abstract Background: The application of minimally invasive surgery in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and a history of previous abdominal surgery (PAS) remains controversial. This retrospective study with propensity score matching (PSM) investigated the impact of PAS on robotic-assisted rectal surgery outcomes in patients with rectal cancer undergoing preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT).Methods: In total, 203 patients with rectal cancer who underwent preoperative CCRT and robotic-assisted rectal surgery between May 2013 and December 2019 were enrolled. Patients were categorized into PAS and non-PAS groups based on the PAS history. The PSM caliper matching method with 1-to-3 match was used to match PAS patients with non-PAS.Results: Of the 203 enrolled patients, 35 were PAS patients 168 were non-PAS patients. After PSM, 32 PAS patients and 96 non-PAS patients were included for analysis. No significant between-group differences were noted in the perioperative outcomes, including median console time [165 min (PAS) vs 175 min (noon-PAS), P = 0.4542)] and median operation time [275 min (PAS) vs 290 min (non-PAS), P = 0.5943)] after PSM. Postoperative recovery and overall complication rates were also similar (all P > 0.05). Moreover, the between-group differences in pathological or short-term oncological outcomes were also nonsignificant (all P > 0.05). No 30-day postoperative deaths were observed in either group.Conclusion: The current results indicate that robotic-assisted surgery is safe and feasible for PAS patients with rectal cancer undergoing preoperative CCRT. However, future prospective randomized clinical trials are required to verify these findings.

scholarly journals Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic versus open liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in elderly patients: A propensity score matching analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuteru Monden ◽  
Hiroshi Sadamori ◽  
Masayoshi Hioki ◽  
Satoshi Ohno ◽  
Norihisa Takakura
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Liver Resection ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Oral Intake ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Open Liver Resection ◽  
Propensity Score Matching Analysis ◽  
Baseline Characteristics

Abstract The number of elderly patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) requiring surgical treatment has been continuously increasing. This study aimed to examine the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) versus open liver resection (OLR) for HCC in elderly patients at our institution in Japan.Between 2010 and 2018, LLR and OLR were performed in 80 and 138 elderly patients (>70 years) who were diagnosed with HCC, respectively. Propensity score matching (PSM) analysis with covariates of baseline characteristics was applied. Intra- and postoperative data were evaluated in both groups.After PSM, 56 patients who underwent LLR and OLR, respectively, were compared. No significant differences in demographic, clinical data, and operative times were observed. Blood loss (OLR: 327 mL; LLR: 50 mL; P< 0.001), length of postoperative hospital stay (OLR: 12 days; LLR: 7 days; P< 0.001), and time to start oral intake (OLR: 2 days; LLR: 1 day; P< 0.001) were significantly lower and shorter in the LLR group than in the OLR group. The incidence of complications over Clavien-Dindo class IIIa was similar between both groups.Our results suggest that advanced age alone is not a contraindication, and LLR can be a treatment option for elderly patients with HCC.

scholarly journals Short-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Versus Open Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Elderly Patients: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuteru Monden ◽  
Hiroshi Sadamori ◽  
Masayoshi Hioki ◽  
Satoshi Ohno ◽  
Norihisa Takakura
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Liver Resection ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Oral Intake ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Open Liver Resection ◽  
Propensity Score Matching Analysis ◽  
Baseline Characteristics

Abstract BackgroundThe number of elderly patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) requiring surgical treatment has been continuously increasing. This study aimed to examine the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) versus open liver resection (OLR) for HCC in elderly patients at our institution in Japan.MethodsBetween 2010 and 2018, LLR and OLR were performed in 80 and 138 elderly patients (aged > 70 years) who were diagnosed with HCC, respectively. Propensity score matching (PSM) analysis with covariates of baseline characteristics was applied. Intra- and postoperative data were evaluated in both groups.ResultsAfter PSM, 56 patients who underwent LLR and OLR, respectively, were compared. No significant differences in demographic, clinical data, and operative times were observed. Blood loss (OLR: 327 mL, LLR: 50 mL [P < 0.001]), length of postoperative hospital stay (OLR: 12 days, LLR: 7 days [P < 0.001]), and time to start oral intake (OLR: 2 days, LLR: 1 day [P < 0.001]) were significantly lower and shorter in the LLR group than in the OLR group. The incidence of complications over Clavien-Dindo class IIIa was similar between both groups.ConclusionsOur results suggest that advanced age alone is not a contraindication, and LLR can be a treatment option for elderly patients with HCC.Trial registration: retrospectively registered

scholarly journals Which approach is preferred in left hepatocellular carcinoma? Laparoscopic versus open hepatectomy using propensity score matching

BMC Cancer ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Man Kim ◽  
Choon Hyuck David Kwon ◽  
Heejin Yoo ◽  
Kyeung-Sik Kim ◽  
Jisoo Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Open Hepatectomy
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