AIM To analyze immediate postoperative outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy regarding metabolic syndrome.METHODS In two academic centers, postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy from 20...AIM To analyze immediate postoperative outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy regarding metabolic syndrome.METHODS In two academic centers, postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy from 2002 to 2014 were prospectively recorded. Patients presenting with metabolic syndrome [defined as at least three criteria among overweight(BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2), diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia] were compared to patients without metabolic syndrome.RESULTS Among 270 consecutive patients, 29(11%) presented with metabolic syndrome. In univariable analysis, patients with metabolic syndrome were significantly older(69.4 years vs 62.5 years, P = 0.003) and presented more frequently with soft pancreas(72% vs 22%, P = 0.0001). In-hospital morbidity(83% vs 71%) and mortality(7% vs 6%) did not differ in the two groups so as pancreatic fistula rate(45% vs 30%, P = 0.079) and severity of pancreatic fistula(P = 0.257). In multivariable analysis, soft pancreas texture(P = 0.001), pancreatic duct diameter < 3 mm(P = 0.025) and BMI > 30 kg/m2(P = 0.041) were identified as independent risk factors of pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy, but not metabolic syndrome.CONCLUSION In spite of logical reasoning and appropriate methodology, present series suggests that metabolic syndrome does not jeopardize postoperative outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Therefore, definition of metabolic syndrome seems to be inappropriate and fatty pancreas needs to be assessed with an international consensual histopathological classification.展开更多
<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> <strong>Background: </strong></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style=&qu...<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> <strong>Background: </strong></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Femoral and pelvic osteotomies are potential hemorrhagic interventions where transfusion requirements can be necessary. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objective: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We undertook a secondary analysis of patients who underwent femoral and pelvic osteotomy in the initial cohort. The objective of this secondary analysis was to describe intraoperative and postoperative outcomes and to describe intraoperative management in these patients in terms of blood product management and fluid and hemodynamic therapy with the aim of implementing optimization management protocols for postoperative outcome improvement. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> A secondary analysis of patients who underwent femoral and pelvic osteotomy surgery was included in the initial retrospective study. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">There were eighteen patients with a mean age of 104 ± 47.1 months. Four (22.2%) patients had intraoperative and/or postoperative complications. One patient (5.6%) had an intraoperative hemorrhagic shock, two patients (11.1%) had postoperative neurologic failure, and one patient (5.6%) had postoperative wound sepsis. The transfusion rate was 50% in nine patients. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Femoral and pelvic osteotomies are interventions where blood, transfusion and fluid requirements can be increased;thus, this implies the necessity of a global patient blood management protocol with point-of-care tests and fluid- and hemodynamic-guided protocols with validated tools in children for intraoperative and postoperative outcome optimization.</span></span></span></span>展开更多
Objective:To assess the utility and validation of the Surgical Apgar Score(SAS)in predicting postoperative complications of hip fractures.Methods:This prospective observational study included patients who received ope...Objective:To assess the utility and validation of the Surgical Apgar Score(SAS)in predicting postoperative complications of hip fractures.Methods:This prospective observational study included patients who received operations for hip fractures from 1st March 2017 to 30th June 2018 at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery,Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College.Patients were followed at the outpatient department,and complications and mortality were recorded through phone calls.The predictability of SAS for postoperative complications was assessed.Results:SAS≤4 was found as a significant predictor for postoperative pulmonary(P=0.008)and cardiac complications(P=0.042)as well as blood transfusion required to optimize postoperative hemoglobin(P=0.03)in the patients with hip fractures.Conclusions:SAS provides reliable feedback information about patients'postoperative risk during the surgery.Hip fracture patients with scores≤4 should be monitored for major complications both during the hospital admission and after the discharge.展开更多
<strong>Background: </strong><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We previously reported independent predictors of intraoperative and postoper...<strong>Background: </strong><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We previously reported independent predictors of intraoperative and postoperative morbidity. These were age, American Society of Anesthesiologists Score (ASA), emergency situations, surgery and transfusion. ASA was the independent predictor of mortality. We conducted a secondary analysis of this previous retrospective study in patients who underwent exploratory laparotomy and intestinal resection. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objectives: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">T</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">he </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">o</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">bjective was to</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> describe intraoperative and postoperative outcomes in patients who underwent exploratory laparotomy and intestinal resection in the initial study and to present a research protocol for intraoperative and postoperative optimization. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Secondary analysis of the initial study</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was used</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The Ethics Committee approved the study. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> There were 54 patients with a median age of 15.5</span></span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">[</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">172</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">]</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> months. Thirty-seven (68.5%) patients underwent intestinal resection, nine (16.7%) underwent exploratory laparotomy, and eight (16.8%) underwent laparotomy for volvulus. Fourteen (25.9%) patients had intraoperative and/or postoperative complications. Two (3.7%) patients had an intraoperative hemorrhagic shock. Two (3.7%) patients had a postoperative cardio-circulatory failure. Three (5.6%) had postoperative respiratory failure. One (1.8%) patient had postoperative multiple organ failure and neurologic failure. Three (5.6%) patients had postoperative abdominal sepsis. One (1.8%) patient had postoperative multiple organ sepsis and neuromeningeal sepsis. Four (7.4%) patients had postoperative pulmonary sepsis. Two (3.7%) had postoperative septicemia. Six (11.1%) patients had reoperations. Seventeen (31.5%) patients had </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">an </span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">intraoperative transfusion. The in-hospital mortality rate was 3.7% in two patients. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> The number of patients with postoperative complications in this cohort was not negligible. We, therefore, elaborated a research protocol where intraoperative patient management will be guided with transthoracic echocardiography for fluid and hemodynamic therapy optimization. The objective of this study protocol is to clarify the impact of intraoperative goal-directed fluid and hemodynamic therapy with transthoracic echocardiography on postoperative outcomes in terms of complications in pediatric surgical patients.</span></span>展开更多
<strong>Background:</strong> Neuroblastoma is the most common tumor in children. Anesthetic management can be challenging due to the localization and catecholamine-secreting characteristics of the tumor. W...<strong>Background:</strong> Neuroblastoma is the most common tumor in children. Anesthetic management can be challenging due to the localization and catecholamine-secreting characteristics of the tumor. We undertook a secondary analysis in a previous study to describe patients who underwent neuroblastoma resection. <strong>Objective:</strong> To describe intraoperative and postoperative outcomes in patients who underwent neuroblastoma resection and to propose optimal intraoperative management for postoperative outcome improvement. <strong>Methods:</strong> This was a secondary analysis of children who underwent neuroblastoma resection in the initial retrospective study. <strong>Results:</strong> There were 16 patients with a mean age of 39.3 ± 22.1 months. Seven (43.8%) patients presented with intraoperative or postoperative complications. One (6.3%) patient had intraoperative broncho-laryngospasm and difficult intubation. Two (12.5%) patients had intraoperative hemorrhagic shock. One patient (6.3%) had postoperative renal failure. Two patients (12.5%) had postoperative respiratory failure, and 3 (18.8%) patients had postoperative cardiocirculatory failure. One (6.3%) had postoperative pulmonary sepsis and septicemia. Thirteen (81.3%) patients were intraoperatively transfused. There was no in-hospital mortality. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> In this cohort, 43.8% of the patients had intraoperative and or postoperative complications in terms of organ dysfunction or sepsis. 81.3% of the patients received intraoperative transfusion. Neuroblastoma surgery can be a challenging situation where cardiovascular instability, high blood loss and transfusion requirements can be encountered. Consequently, preoperative preparation and optimal intraoperative management with validated tools in children could be necessary for a better postoperative outcome in this surgical setting.展开更多
Objectives To investigate the effects of preoperative smoking and smoking cessation time on preoperative peripheral blood inflammatory indexes and postoperative hospitalization outcomes in male patients with lung canc...Objectives To investigate the effects of preoperative smoking and smoking cessation time on preoperative peripheral blood inflammatory indexes and postoperative hospitalization outcomes in male patients with lung cancer and surgery therapy.Methods We retrospectively enrolled 637 male patients who underwent curative-intent lung cancer resection between January 2014 and December 2016.Patients were classified as the current smokers,the never smokers,and the ex-smokers based on their smoking history,and the ex-smokers were allocated into five subgroups according to their smoking cessation times(CeT):CeT W6 weeks,6weeks<CeT W lyear,lyear<CeT<5years,5years<CeT<lOyears,CeT>10years.The preoperative peripheral blood white blood cells(WBCs),albumin,neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio(NLR),platelet to lymphocyte ratio(PLR),intraoperative blood loss,30-day mortality,in-hospital days,hospitalization costs,intensive care un辻(ICU),admission days and placement time of closed thoracic drainage tube were compared among difTerent groups.Results There were significant differences in WBC(F=S.275,P<0.001)and albumin(F=2,470,P<0.05)among patients of current smokers,ex-smokers with different smoking cessation time,and never-smokers.The blood WBC count in current smokers(7.7 X 109/L)was significantly higher than that in ex・smokers(7.0 X 109/L)and never-smokers(5.9 X 109/L)(t=-2.145,P<0.05;t=-6.073,P<0.01,respectively).The level of peripheral blood albumin in current smokers(41.1 g/L)was lower than that in ex・smokers(42.1 g/L)and neve—smokers(43.2 g/L)(t=2.323,P<0.05;t=3.995,P<0.01,respectively).The level of peripheral blood NLR in current smokers(3.7)was higher than that in ex-smokers(3.1)and never smokers(2.8)(t—-1.836,P<0.05;t=-2.889,P<0.01,respectively).There was no significant difference in WBC,albumin and NLR among five subgroups of different smoking cessation time.No significant difference was observed in intraoperative blood loss,30-day mortality,hospitalization costs,hospital stay,ICU stay and placement time of closed thoracic drainage tube among groups either.Conclusion Smoking increases the preoperative inflammatory indexes in peripheral blood of lung cancer patients.Smoking cessation has beneficial effect on reducing levels of these inflammatory indexes,which may be not impacted by the time length of smoking cessation.Therefore,lung cancer patients should be encouraged to quit smoking at any time.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gallbladder cancer is the most common malignancy of the biliary tract.Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy(NACT)has improved overall survival by enabling R0 resection.Currently,there is no consensus of guidelines for ...BACKGROUND Gallbladder cancer is the most common malignancy of the biliary tract.Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy(NACT)has improved overall survival by enabling R0 resection.Currently,there is no consensus of guidelines for neoadjuvant therapy in gallbladder cancer.As investigations continue to analyze the regimen and benefit of NACT for ongoing care of gallbladder cancer patients,we examined American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program(NSQIP)database to determine if there was higher morbidity among the neo-adjuvant group within the 30-day post-operative period.We hypothesized patients who underwent NACT were more likely to have higher post-operative morbidity.AIM To investigate the 30-day post-operative morbidity outcomes between patients who received NACT and underwent surgery and patients who only had surgery.METHODS A retrospective analysis of the targeted hepatectomy NSQIP data between 2015 and 2019 was performed to determine if NACT in gallbladder cancer increased the risk for post-operative morbidity(bile leak,infection rate,rate of converting to open surgery,etc.)compared to the group who only had surgery.To calculate the odds ratio for the primary and secondary outcomes,a crude logistic regression was performed.RESULTS Of the 452 patients,52 patients received NACT prior to surgery.There were no statistically significant differences in the odds of morbidity between the two groups,including bile leak[odds ratio(OR),0.69;95%confidence interval(95%CI):0.16-2.10;P=0.55],superficial wound infection(OR,0.58;95%CI:0.03-3.02;P=0.61),and organ space wound infection(OR,0.63;95%CI:0.18-1.63;P=0.61).CONCLUSION There was no significant difference in the risk of 30-day post-operative morbidity between the NACT and surgery group and the surgery only group.展开更多
Introduction: Incisional hernia is a common medical situation and its treatment has always been a challenge for general surgeons. If laparoscopic repair has become a gold standard elsewhere, it is increasingly done in...Introduction: Incisional hernia is a common medical situation and its treatment has always been a challenge for general surgeons. If laparoscopic repair has become a gold standard elsewhere, it is increasingly done in our milieu, but no data has been found. The aim of this study was to review this surgery done in our country so far, to describe the operative technique and to evaluate the postoperative outcomes. Patients and Methods: We conducted an observational descriptive study with retrospective collection of data from the 1<sup>st</sup> of July 2018 to 30<sup>th</sup> of June 2022, in three hospitals in Cameroon. Data on socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, surgical technique and postoperative outcomes of patients who had a laparoscopic repair of their incisional hernia were collected. Results: We reviewed 20 files. There were 14 women with an average age of 54.6 years. The average BMI was 32.8 kg/m<sup>2</sup>. Thirteen patients had a moderate size hernia and the hernia was localized at the midline in 18 cases. Only composite biface meshes were used with dimensions chosen to obtain at least 5 cm overlap. Spiral tacks were the only fixation means used. We registered 3 complications. One case of generalized peritonitis secondary to missed digestive perforation, one case of seroma and one case of postoperative ileus. We registered no death. Conclusion: Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernias is feasible in a resource-limited setting like ours. Compliance with the operative technique and recommendations is important to obtain short-term results closed to that put forward by literature.展开更多
BACKGROUND Laparoscopic liver surgery is currently considered the standard of care for various liver malignancies.However,studies focusing on perioperative outcome after laparoscopic hepatectomy(LH)in overweight patie...BACKGROUND Laparoscopic liver surgery is currently considered the standard of care for various liver malignancies.However,studies focusing on perioperative outcome after laparoscopic hepatectomy(LH)in overweight patients are still sparse and its benefit compared to open hepatectomy(OH)is a matter of debate.AIM To analyze postoperative outcomes in overweight[body mass index(BMI)over 25 kg/m²]and obese(BMI over 30 kg/m²)patients undergoing LH and compare postoperative outcome with patients undergoing OH.METHODS Perioperative data of 68 overweight(BMI over 25 kg/m²)including a subcohort of obese(BMI over 30 kg/m²)patients(n=27)who underwent LH at our institution between 2015 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed regarding surgical outcome and compared to an equal number of patients undergoing OH.RESULTS The mean BMI was 29.8±4.9 kg/m2 in the LH group and 29.7±3.6 kg/m2 in the OH group with major resections performed in 20.6%(LH)and 26.5%(OH)of cases,respectively.Operative time(194±88 min vs 275±131 min;P<0.001)as well as intensive care(0.8±0.7 d vs 1.1±0.8 d;P=0.031)and hospital stay(7.3±3.6 d vs 15.7±13.5 d;P<0.001)were significant shorter in the LH group.Also,overall complications(20.6%vs 45.6%;P=0.005)and major complications(1.5%vs 14.7%,P=0.002)were observed less frequently after LH.An additional investigation analyzing the subgroup of obese patients who underwent LH(n=27)and OH(n=29)showed a shorter operative time(194±81 min vs 260±137 min;P=0.009)and a reduced length of hospitalization(7.7±4.3 d vs 17.2±17 d;P<0.001)but no difference in postoperative complications or overall cost.CONCLUSION LH is safe and cost-effective in overweight and obese patients.Furthermore,LH is significantly associated with fewer postoperative complications and reduced hospital stay compared to OH in these patients.展开更多
Background:To investigate the outcome of cataract surgery in patients with legal blindness defined as best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)of 20/1,000 or lower and to determine factors influencing the visual outcome in t...Background:To investigate the outcome of cataract surgery in patients with legal blindness defined as best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)of 20/1,000 or lower and to determine factors influencing the visual outcome in these patients.Methods:Medical records of 68 eyes of 62 patients diagnosed with legal blindness and underwent cataract surgery were reviewed.The study population was divided into 3 groups based on types of cataracts(Group A:posterior subcapsular cataract,Group B:mature or brunescent cataract,and Group C:cataract combined with other ocular diseases).Data including demographics,predisposing factors,BCVA before and 6 months after surgery and post-operative complications were collected and analyzed.Results:Mean preoperative logMAR BCVA was 1.88±0.24,2.24±0.26 and 1.96±0.31 in Groups A,B and C,respectively(P=0.003).The postoperative BCVA was 0.49±0.35,0.51±0.47 and 0.90±0.53 in Groups A,B and C,respectively(p=0.003).Significant improvement in BCVA was shown in all 3 groups(P<0.001 in Groups A and B and,P=0.001 in Group C).There was significant difference in the amount of visual improvement among the 3 groups,P<0.001).Although there was no significant difference in the amount of visual improvement between group A and C(P=0.379),significantly higher visual improvement was achieved in group B compared with group A(P=0.012)and C(P=0.001).Conclusions:Cataract surgery should be encouraged for patients with legal blindness,even in the presence of other ocular disease.Significant visual recovery was observed in all the groups,particularly in those with mature or brunescent cataract.展开更多
Background:The Naples prognostic score(NPS)is an effective and objective tool to assess the immune-nutritional status of patients with malignant tumors.The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical significanc...Background:The Naples prognostic score(NPS)is an effective and objective tool to assess the immune-nutritional status of patients with malignant tumors.The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical significance of preoperative NPS on short-and long-term outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy(PD)for ampullary carcinoma.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed 404 consecutive patients with ampullary carcinoma who underwent PD between January 2012 and June 2018.Preoperative NPS was calculated from serum albumin and total cholesterol concentrations,and the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and lymphocyte-monocyte ratio(LMR).Patients were then divided into three groups according to their NPS.Clinicopathological variables,postoperative outcomes,and survival data were compared between the three groups.Univariate and multivariate Cox analysis of overall survival(OS)and recurrence-free survival(RFS)were also conducted,and time-dependent receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were created to evaluate the discriminatory ability of the prognostic scoring systems.Results:Patients with higher NPS had worse prognosis,and significant OS difference(group 0 vs.1,P=0.02;group 1 vs.2,P<0.001;group 0 vs.2,P<0.001)and RFS difference(group 0 vs.1,P=0.088;group 1 vs.2,P<0.001;group 0 vs.2,P<0.001).Multivariate analysis revealed that NPS was an independent significant predictor of OS(grade 2 vs.grade 1 or 0,hazard ratio:3.067;P<0.001)and RFS(grade 2 vs.grade 1 or 0,hazard ratio:2.732;P<0.001).The time-dependent receiver operating curve analysis showed that NPS had better prognostic performance for OS and RFS than other prognostic models.Additionally,significant differences in the incidence of postoperative morbidity were observed between the three groups,and the NPS was an independent risk factor of overall postoperative complications(grade 2 vs.grade 1 or 0,odds ratio:1.692;P=0.02).Conclusions:The NPS was an independent predictor of overall-and RFS in patients undergoing PD for ampullary carcinoma,and was independently associated with the incidence of postoperative complications.展开更多
文摘AIM To analyze immediate postoperative outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy regarding metabolic syndrome.METHODS In two academic centers, postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy from 2002 to 2014 were prospectively recorded. Patients presenting with metabolic syndrome [defined as at least three criteria among overweight(BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2), diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia] were compared to patients without metabolic syndrome.RESULTS Among 270 consecutive patients, 29(11%) presented with metabolic syndrome. In univariable analysis, patients with metabolic syndrome were significantly older(69.4 years vs 62.5 years, P = 0.003) and presented more frequently with soft pancreas(72% vs 22%, P = 0.0001). In-hospital morbidity(83% vs 71%) and mortality(7% vs 6%) did not differ in the two groups so as pancreatic fistula rate(45% vs 30%, P = 0.079) and severity of pancreatic fistula(P = 0.257). In multivariable analysis, soft pancreas texture(P = 0.001), pancreatic duct diameter < 3 mm(P = 0.025) and BMI > 30 kg/m2(P = 0.041) were identified as independent risk factors of pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy, but not metabolic syndrome.CONCLUSION In spite of logical reasoning and appropriate methodology, present series suggests that metabolic syndrome does not jeopardize postoperative outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Therefore, definition of metabolic syndrome seems to be inappropriate and fatty pancreas needs to be assessed with an international consensual histopathological classification.
文摘<span style="font-family:Verdana;"> <strong>Background: </strong></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Femoral and pelvic osteotomies are potential hemorrhagic interventions where transfusion requirements can be necessary. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objective: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We undertook a secondary analysis of patients who underwent femoral and pelvic osteotomy in the initial cohort. The objective of this secondary analysis was to describe intraoperative and postoperative outcomes and to describe intraoperative management in these patients in terms of blood product management and fluid and hemodynamic therapy with the aim of implementing optimization management protocols for postoperative outcome improvement. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> A secondary analysis of patients who underwent femoral and pelvic osteotomy surgery was included in the initial retrospective study. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">There were eighteen patients with a mean age of 104 ± 47.1 months. Four (22.2%) patients had intraoperative and/or postoperative complications. One patient (5.6%) had an intraoperative hemorrhagic shock, two patients (11.1%) had postoperative neurologic failure, and one patient (5.6%) had postoperative wound sepsis. The transfusion rate was 50% in nine patients. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Femoral and pelvic osteotomies are interventions where blood, transfusion and fluid requirements can be increased;thus, this implies the necessity of a global patient blood management protocol with point-of-care tests and fluid- and hemodynamic-guided protocols with validated tools in children for intraoperative and postoperative outcome optimization.</span></span></span></span>
文摘Objective:To assess the utility and validation of the Surgical Apgar Score(SAS)in predicting postoperative complications of hip fractures.Methods:This prospective observational study included patients who received operations for hip fractures from 1st March 2017 to 30th June 2018 at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery,Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College.Patients were followed at the outpatient department,and complications and mortality were recorded through phone calls.The predictability of SAS for postoperative complications was assessed.Results:SAS≤4 was found as a significant predictor for postoperative pulmonary(P=0.008)and cardiac complications(P=0.042)as well as blood transfusion required to optimize postoperative hemoglobin(P=0.03)in the patients with hip fractures.Conclusions:SAS provides reliable feedback information about patients'postoperative risk during the surgery.Hip fracture patients with scores≤4 should be monitored for major complications both during the hospital admission and after the discharge.
文摘<strong>Background: </strong><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We previously reported independent predictors of intraoperative and postoperative morbidity. These were age, American Society of Anesthesiologists Score (ASA), emergency situations, surgery and transfusion. ASA was the independent predictor of mortality. We conducted a secondary analysis of this previous retrospective study in patients who underwent exploratory laparotomy and intestinal resection. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objectives: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">T</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">he </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">o</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">bjective was to</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> describe intraoperative and postoperative outcomes in patients who underwent exploratory laparotomy and intestinal resection in the initial study and to present a research protocol for intraoperative and postoperative optimization. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Secondary analysis of the initial study</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was used</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The Ethics Committee approved the study. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> There were 54 patients with a median age of 15.5</span></span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">[</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">172</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">]</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> months. Thirty-seven (68.5%) patients underwent intestinal resection, nine (16.7%) underwent exploratory laparotomy, and eight (16.8%) underwent laparotomy for volvulus. Fourteen (25.9%) patients had intraoperative and/or postoperative complications. Two (3.7%) patients had an intraoperative hemorrhagic shock. Two (3.7%) patients had a postoperative cardio-circulatory failure. Three (5.6%) had postoperative respiratory failure. One (1.8%) patient had postoperative multiple organ failure and neurologic failure. Three (5.6%) patients had postoperative abdominal sepsis. One (1.8%) patient had postoperative multiple organ sepsis and neuromeningeal sepsis. Four (7.4%) patients had postoperative pulmonary sepsis. Two (3.7%) had postoperative septicemia. Six (11.1%) patients had reoperations. Seventeen (31.5%) patients had </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">an </span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">intraoperative transfusion. The in-hospital mortality rate was 3.7% in two patients. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> The number of patients with postoperative complications in this cohort was not negligible. We, therefore, elaborated a research protocol where intraoperative patient management will be guided with transthoracic echocardiography for fluid and hemodynamic therapy optimization. The objective of this study protocol is to clarify the impact of intraoperative goal-directed fluid and hemodynamic therapy with transthoracic echocardiography on postoperative outcomes in terms of complications in pediatric surgical patients.</span></span>
文摘<strong>Background:</strong> Neuroblastoma is the most common tumor in children. Anesthetic management can be challenging due to the localization and catecholamine-secreting characteristics of the tumor. We undertook a secondary analysis in a previous study to describe patients who underwent neuroblastoma resection. <strong>Objective:</strong> To describe intraoperative and postoperative outcomes in patients who underwent neuroblastoma resection and to propose optimal intraoperative management for postoperative outcome improvement. <strong>Methods:</strong> This was a secondary analysis of children who underwent neuroblastoma resection in the initial retrospective study. <strong>Results:</strong> There were 16 patients with a mean age of 39.3 ± 22.1 months. Seven (43.8%) patients presented with intraoperative or postoperative complications. One (6.3%) patient had intraoperative broncho-laryngospasm and difficult intubation. Two (12.5%) patients had intraoperative hemorrhagic shock. One patient (6.3%) had postoperative renal failure. Two patients (12.5%) had postoperative respiratory failure, and 3 (18.8%) patients had postoperative cardiocirculatory failure. One (6.3%) had postoperative pulmonary sepsis and septicemia. Thirteen (81.3%) patients were intraoperatively transfused. There was no in-hospital mortality. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> In this cohort, 43.8% of the patients had intraoperative and or postoperative complications in terms of organ dysfunction or sepsis. 81.3% of the patients received intraoperative transfusion. Neuroblastoma surgery can be a challenging situation where cardiovascular instability, high blood loss and transfusion requirements can be encountered. Consequently, preoperative preparation and optimal intraoperative management with validated tools in children could be necessary for a better postoperative outcome in this surgical setting.
基金Fund supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC2001800)~~。
文摘Objectives To investigate the effects of preoperative smoking and smoking cessation time on preoperative peripheral blood inflammatory indexes and postoperative hospitalization outcomes in male patients with lung cancer and surgery therapy.Methods We retrospectively enrolled 637 male patients who underwent curative-intent lung cancer resection between January 2014 and December 2016.Patients were classified as the current smokers,the never smokers,and the ex-smokers based on their smoking history,and the ex-smokers were allocated into five subgroups according to their smoking cessation times(CeT):CeT W6 weeks,6weeks<CeT W lyear,lyear<CeT<5years,5years<CeT<lOyears,CeT>10years.The preoperative peripheral blood white blood cells(WBCs),albumin,neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio(NLR),platelet to lymphocyte ratio(PLR),intraoperative blood loss,30-day mortality,in-hospital days,hospitalization costs,intensive care un辻(ICU),admission days and placement time of closed thoracic drainage tube were compared among difTerent groups.Results There were significant differences in WBC(F=S.275,P<0.001)and albumin(F=2,470,P<0.05)among patients of current smokers,ex-smokers with different smoking cessation time,and never-smokers.The blood WBC count in current smokers(7.7 X 109/L)was significantly higher than that in ex・smokers(7.0 X 109/L)and never-smokers(5.9 X 109/L)(t=-2.145,P<0.05;t=-6.073,P<0.01,respectively).The level of peripheral blood albumin in current smokers(41.1 g/L)was lower than that in ex・smokers(42.1 g/L)and neve—smokers(43.2 g/L)(t=2.323,P<0.05;t=3.995,P<0.01,respectively).The level of peripheral blood NLR in current smokers(3.7)was higher than that in ex-smokers(3.1)and never smokers(2.8)(t—-1.836,P<0.05;t=-2.889,P<0.01,respectively).There was no significant difference in WBC,albumin and NLR among five subgroups of different smoking cessation time.No significant difference was observed in intraoperative blood loss,30-day mortality,hospitalization costs,hospital stay,ICU stay and placement time of closed thoracic drainage tube among groups either.Conclusion Smoking increases the preoperative inflammatory indexes in peripheral blood of lung cancer patients.Smoking cessation has beneficial effect on reducing levels of these inflammatory indexes,which may be not impacted by the time length of smoking cessation.Therefore,lung cancer patients should be encouraged to quit smoking at any time.
文摘BACKGROUND Gallbladder cancer is the most common malignancy of the biliary tract.Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy(NACT)has improved overall survival by enabling R0 resection.Currently,there is no consensus of guidelines for neoadjuvant therapy in gallbladder cancer.As investigations continue to analyze the regimen and benefit of NACT for ongoing care of gallbladder cancer patients,we examined American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program(NSQIP)database to determine if there was higher morbidity among the neo-adjuvant group within the 30-day post-operative period.We hypothesized patients who underwent NACT were more likely to have higher post-operative morbidity.AIM To investigate the 30-day post-operative morbidity outcomes between patients who received NACT and underwent surgery and patients who only had surgery.METHODS A retrospective analysis of the targeted hepatectomy NSQIP data between 2015 and 2019 was performed to determine if NACT in gallbladder cancer increased the risk for post-operative morbidity(bile leak,infection rate,rate of converting to open surgery,etc.)compared to the group who only had surgery.To calculate the odds ratio for the primary and secondary outcomes,a crude logistic regression was performed.RESULTS Of the 452 patients,52 patients received NACT prior to surgery.There were no statistically significant differences in the odds of morbidity between the two groups,including bile leak[odds ratio(OR),0.69;95%confidence interval(95%CI):0.16-2.10;P=0.55],superficial wound infection(OR,0.58;95%CI:0.03-3.02;P=0.61),and organ space wound infection(OR,0.63;95%CI:0.18-1.63;P=0.61).CONCLUSION There was no significant difference in the risk of 30-day post-operative morbidity between the NACT and surgery group and the surgery only group.
文摘Introduction: Incisional hernia is a common medical situation and its treatment has always been a challenge for general surgeons. If laparoscopic repair has become a gold standard elsewhere, it is increasingly done in our milieu, but no data has been found. The aim of this study was to review this surgery done in our country so far, to describe the operative technique and to evaluate the postoperative outcomes. Patients and Methods: We conducted an observational descriptive study with retrospective collection of data from the 1<sup>st</sup> of July 2018 to 30<sup>th</sup> of June 2022, in three hospitals in Cameroon. Data on socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, surgical technique and postoperative outcomes of patients who had a laparoscopic repair of their incisional hernia were collected. Results: We reviewed 20 files. There were 14 women with an average age of 54.6 years. The average BMI was 32.8 kg/m<sup>2</sup>. Thirteen patients had a moderate size hernia and the hernia was localized at the midline in 18 cases. Only composite biface meshes were used with dimensions chosen to obtain at least 5 cm overlap. Spiral tacks were the only fixation means used. We registered 3 complications. One case of generalized peritonitis secondary to missed digestive perforation, one case of seroma and one case of postoperative ileus. We registered no death. Conclusion: Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernias is feasible in a resource-limited setting like ours. Compliance with the operative technique and recommendations is important to obtain short-term results closed to that put forward by literature.
文摘BACKGROUND Laparoscopic liver surgery is currently considered the standard of care for various liver malignancies.However,studies focusing on perioperative outcome after laparoscopic hepatectomy(LH)in overweight patients are still sparse and its benefit compared to open hepatectomy(OH)is a matter of debate.AIM To analyze postoperative outcomes in overweight[body mass index(BMI)over 25 kg/m²]and obese(BMI over 30 kg/m²)patients undergoing LH and compare postoperative outcome with patients undergoing OH.METHODS Perioperative data of 68 overweight(BMI over 25 kg/m²)including a subcohort of obese(BMI over 30 kg/m²)patients(n=27)who underwent LH at our institution between 2015 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed regarding surgical outcome and compared to an equal number of patients undergoing OH.RESULTS The mean BMI was 29.8±4.9 kg/m2 in the LH group and 29.7±3.6 kg/m2 in the OH group with major resections performed in 20.6%(LH)and 26.5%(OH)of cases,respectively.Operative time(194±88 min vs 275±131 min;P<0.001)as well as intensive care(0.8±0.7 d vs 1.1±0.8 d;P=0.031)and hospital stay(7.3±3.6 d vs 15.7±13.5 d;P<0.001)were significant shorter in the LH group.Also,overall complications(20.6%vs 45.6%;P=0.005)and major complications(1.5%vs 14.7%,P=0.002)were observed less frequently after LH.An additional investigation analyzing the subgroup of obese patients who underwent LH(n=27)and OH(n=29)showed a shorter operative time(194±81 min vs 260±137 min;P=0.009)and a reduced length of hospitalization(7.7±4.3 d vs 17.2±17 d;P<0.001)but no difference in postoperative complications or overall cost.CONCLUSION LH is safe and cost-effective in overweight and obese patients.Furthermore,LH is significantly associated with fewer postoperative complications and reduced hospital stay compared to OH in these patients.
基金the Institutional Review Board of Kangwon National University Hospital(No.2021-03-010)adhered to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki(as revised in 2013).
文摘Background:To investigate the outcome of cataract surgery in patients with legal blindness defined as best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)of 20/1,000 or lower and to determine factors influencing the visual outcome in these patients.Methods:Medical records of 68 eyes of 62 patients diagnosed with legal blindness and underwent cataract surgery were reviewed.The study population was divided into 3 groups based on types of cataracts(Group A:posterior subcapsular cataract,Group B:mature or brunescent cataract,and Group C:cataract combined with other ocular diseases).Data including demographics,predisposing factors,BCVA before and 6 months after surgery and post-operative complications were collected and analyzed.Results:Mean preoperative logMAR BCVA was 1.88±0.24,2.24±0.26 and 1.96±0.31 in Groups A,B and C,respectively(P=0.003).The postoperative BCVA was 0.49±0.35,0.51±0.47 and 0.90±0.53 in Groups A,B and C,respectively(p=0.003).Significant improvement in BCVA was shown in all 3 groups(P<0.001 in Groups A and B and,P=0.001 in Group C).There was significant difference in the amount of visual improvement among the 3 groups,P<0.001).Although there was no significant difference in the amount of visual improvement between group A and C(P=0.379),significantly higher visual improvement was achieved in group B compared with group A(P=0.012)and C(P=0.001).Conclusions:Cataract surgery should be encouraged for patients with legal blindness,even in the presence of other ocular disease.Significant visual recovery was observed in all the groups,particularly in those with mature or brunescent cataract.
基金This study was supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81772950 and No.81874205).
文摘Background:The Naples prognostic score(NPS)is an effective and objective tool to assess the immune-nutritional status of patients with malignant tumors.The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical significance of preoperative NPS on short-and long-term outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy(PD)for ampullary carcinoma.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed 404 consecutive patients with ampullary carcinoma who underwent PD between January 2012 and June 2018.Preoperative NPS was calculated from serum albumin and total cholesterol concentrations,and the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and lymphocyte-monocyte ratio(LMR).Patients were then divided into three groups according to their NPS.Clinicopathological variables,postoperative outcomes,and survival data were compared between the three groups.Univariate and multivariate Cox analysis of overall survival(OS)and recurrence-free survival(RFS)were also conducted,and time-dependent receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were created to evaluate the discriminatory ability of the prognostic scoring systems.Results:Patients with higher NPS had worse prognosis,and significant OS difference(group 0 vs.1,P=0.02;group 1 vs.2,P<0.001;group 0 vs.2,P<0.001)and RFS difference(group 0 vs.1,P=0.088;group 1 vs.2,P<0.001;group 0 vs.2,P<0.001).Multivariate analysis revealed that NPS was an independent significant predictor of OS(grade 2 vs.grade 1 or 0,hazard ratio:3.067;P<0.001)and RFS(grade 2 vs.grade 1 or 0,hazard ratio:2.732;P<0.001).The time-dependent receiver operating curve analysis showed that NPS had better prognostic performance for OS and RFS than other prognostic models.Additionally,significant differences in the incidence of postoperative morbidity were observed between the three groups,and the NPS was an independent risk factor of overall postoperative complications(grade 2 vs.grade 1 or 0,odds ratio:1.692;P=0.02).Conclusions:The NPS was an independent predictor of overall-and RFS in patients undergoing PD for ampullary carcinoma,and was independently associated with the incidence of postoperative complications.
