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  • 1
    In: The Lancet, Elsevier BV, Vol. 396, No. 10243 ( 2020-07), p. 27-38
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0140-6736
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    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2020
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    In: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 49, No. 1 ( 2023-02), p. 45-56
    Abstract: Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, and the standard approach to diagnosis and management has been codified in several practice guidelines. Adherence to these guidelines provides insight into independent surgical practice patterns and institutional resource constraints as impediments to best practice. We explored data from the recent ESTES SnapAppy observational cohort study to determine guideline compliance in contemporary practice to identify opportunities to close evidence-to-practice gaps. Methods We undertook a preplanned analysis of the ESTES SnapAppy observational cohort study, identifying, at a patient level, congruence with, or deviation from WSES Jerusalem guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis and the Surviving Sepsis Campaign in our cohort. Compliance was then correlated with the incidence of postoperative complications. Results Four thousand six hundred and thirteen (4613) consecutive adult and adolescent patients with acute appendicitis were followed from date of admission (November 1, 2020, and May 28, 2021) for 90 days. Patient-level compliance with guideline elements allowed patients to be grouped into those with full compliance (all 5 elements: 13%), partial compliance (1–4 elements: 87%) or noncompliance (0 elements: 0.2%). We identified an excess postoperative complication rate in patients who received noncompliant and partially compliant care, compared with those who received fully guideline-compliant care (36% and 16%, versus 7.3%, p   〈  0.001). Conclusions The observed diagnostic and treatment practices of the participating institutions displayed variability in compliance with key recommendations from existing guidelines. In general, practice was congruent with recommendations for preoperative antibiotic surgical site infection prophylaxis administration, time to surgery, and operative approach. However, there remains opportunities for improvement in the choice of diagnostic imaging modality, postoperative antibiotic stewardship to timely discontinue prophylactic antibiotics, and the implementation of ambulatory treatment pathways for uncomplicated appendicitis in the healthy young adult.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1863-9933 , 1863-9941
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 49, No. 1 ( 2023-02), p. 33-44
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1863-9933 , 1863-9941
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 49, No. 1 ( 2023-02), p. 17-32
    Abstract: Surgically managed appendicitis exhibits great heterogeneity in techniques for mesoappendix transection and appendix amputation from its base. It is unclear whether a particular surgical technique provides outcome benefit or reduces complications. Material and methods We undertook a pre-specified subgroup analysis of all patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy at index admission during SnapAppy (ClinicalTrials.gov Registration: NCT04365491). We collected routine, anonymized observational data regarding surgical technique, patient demographics and indices of disease severity, without change to clinical care pathway or usual surgeon preference. Outcome measures of interest were the incidence of complications, unplanned reoperation, readmission, admission to the ICU, death, hospital length of stay, and procedure duration. We used Poisson regression models with robust standard errors to calculate incident rate ratios (IRRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results Three-thousand seven hundred sixty-eight consecutive adult patients, included from 71 centers in 14 countries, were followed up from date of admission for 90 days. The mesoappendix was divided hemostatically using electrocautery in 1564(69.4%) and an energy device in 688(30.5%). The appendix was amputated by division of its base between looped ligatures in 1379(37.0%), with a stapler in 1421(38.1%) and between clips in 929(24.9%). The technique for securely dividing the appendix at its base in acutely inflamed (AAST Grade 1) appendicitis was equally divided between division between looped ligatures, clips and stapled transection. However, the technique used differed in complicated appendicitis (AAST Grade 2 +) compared with uncomplicated (Grade 1), with a shift toward transection of the appendix base by stapler (58% vs. 38%; p  〈   0.001). While no statistical difference in outcomes could be detected between different techniques for division of appendix base, decreased risk of any [adjusted IRR (95% CI): 0.58 (0.41–0.82), p =  0.002] and severe [adjusted IRR (95% CI): 0.33 (0.11–0.96), p =  0.045] complications could be detected when using energy devices. Conclusions Safe mesoappendix transection and appendix resection are accomplished using heterogeneous techniques. Technique selection for both mesoappendix transection and appendix resection correlates with AAST grade. Higher grade led to more ultrasonic tissue transection and stapled appendix resection. Higher AAST appendicitis grade also correlated with infection-related complication occurrence. Despite the overall well-tolerated heterogeneity of approaches to acute appendicitis, increasing disease acuity or complexity appears to encourage homogeneity of intraoperative surgical technique toward advanced adjuncts.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1863-9933 , 1863-9941
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 49, No. 1 ( 2023-02), p. 57-67
    Abstract: The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic drove acute care surgeons to pivot from long established practice patterns. Early safety concerns regarding increased postoperative complication risk in those with active COVID infection promoted antibiotic-driven non-operative therapy for select conditions ahead of an evidence-base. Our study assesses whether active or recent SARS-CoV-2 positivity increases hospital length of stay (LOS) or postoperative complications following appendectomy. Methods Data were derived from the prospective multi-institutional observational SnapAppy cohort study. This preplanned data analysis assessed consecutive patients aged ≥ 15 years who underwent appendectomy for appendicitis (November 2020–May 2021). Patients were categorized based on SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity: no infection, active infection, and prior infection. Appendectomy method, LOS, and complications were abstracted. The association between SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity and complications was determined using Poisson regression, while the association with LOS was calculated using a quantile regression model. Results Appendectomy for acute appendicitis was performed in 4047 patients during the second and third European COVID waves. The majority were SARS-CoV-2 uninfected (3861, 95.4%), while 70 (1.7%) were acutely SARS-CoV-2 positive, and 116 (2.8%) reported prior SARS-CoV-2 infection. After confounder adjustment, there was no statistically significant association between SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity and LOS, any complication, or severe complications. Conclusion During sequential SARS-CoV-2 infection waves, neither active nor prior SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with prolonged hospital LOS or postoperative complication. Despite early concerns regarding postoperative safety and outcome during active SARS-CoV-2 infection, no such association was noted for those with appendicitis who underwent operative management.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1863-9933 , 1863-9941
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 408, No. 1 ( 2023-05-05)
    Abstract: No randomised clinical trials (RCTs) have simultaneously compared the safety of open (OA), transperitoneal laparoscopic (TLA), posterior retroperitoneal (PRA), and robotic adrenalectomy (RA) for resecting adrenal tumours. Aim To evaluate outcomes for OA, TLA, PRA, and RA from RCTs. Methods A NMA was performed according to PRISMA-NMA guidelines. Analysis was performed using R packages and Shiny. Results Eight RCTs with 488 patients were included (mean age: 48.9 years). Overall, 44.5% of patients underwent TLA (217/488), 37.3% underwent PRA (182/488), 16.4% underwent RA (80/488), and just 1.8% patients underwent OA (9/488). The mean tumour size was 35 mm in largest diameter with mean sizes of 44.3 mm for RA, 40.9 mm for OA, 35.5 mm for TLA, and 34.4 mm for PRA ( P   〈  0.001). TLA had the lowest blood loss (mean: 50.6 ml), complication rates (12.4%, 14/113), and conversion to open rates (1.3%, 2/157), while PRA had the shortest intra-operative duration (mean: 94 min), length of hospital stay (mean: 3.7 days), lowest visual analogue scale pain scores post-operatively (mean: 3.7), and was most cost-effective (mean: 1728 euros per case). At NMA, there was a significant increase in blood loss for OA (mean difference (MD): 117.00 ml (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.41–230.00)) with similar blood loss observed for PRA (MD: − 10.50 (95% CI: − 83.40–65.90)) compared to TLA. Conclusion LTA and PRA are important contemporary options in achieving favourable outcomes following adrenalectomy. The next generation of RCTs may be more insightful for comparison surgical outcomes following RA, as this approach is likely to play a future role in minimally invasive adrenalectomy. PROSPERO registration CRD42022301005.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1435-2451
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Annals of Surgical Oncology, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 30, No. 9 ( 2023-09), p. 5544-5557
    Abstract: Optimal surgical management for gastric cancer remains controversial. We aimed to perform a network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing outcomes after open gastrectomy (OG), laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy (LAG), and robotic gastrectomy (RG) for gastric cancer. Methods A systematic search of electronic databases was undertaken. An NMA was performed as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)-NMA guidelines. Statistical analysis was performed using R and Shiny. Results Twenty-two RCTs including 6890 patients were included. Overall, 49.6% of patients underwent LAG (3420/6890), 46.6% underwent OG (3212/6890), and 3.7% underwent RG (258/6890). At NMA, there was a no significant difference in recurrence rates following LAG (odds ratio [OR] 1.09, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.77–1.49) compared with OG. Similarly, overall survival (OS) outcomes were identical following OG and LAG (OS: OG, 87.0% [1652/1898] vs. LAG: OG, 87.0% [1650/1896] ), with no differences in OS in meta-analysis (OR 1.02, 95% CI 0.77–1.52). Importantly, patients undergoing LAG experienced reduced intraoperative blood loss, surgical incisions, distance from proximal margins, postoperative hospital stays, and morbidity post-resection. Conclusions LAG was associated with non-inferior oncological and surgical outcomes compared with OG. Surgical outcomes following LAG and RG superseded OG, with similar outcomes observed for both LAG and RG. Given these findings, minimally invasive approaches should be considered for the resection of local gastric cancer, once surgeon and institutional expertise allows.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1068-9265 , 1534-4681
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Canadian Urological Association Journal ; 2021
    In:  Canadian Urological Association Journal Vol. 15, No. 11 ( 2021-05-11)
    In: Canadian Urological Association Journal, Canadian Urological Association Journal, Vol. 15, No. 11 ( 2021-05-11)
    Abstract: Introduction: Varicocele is a relatively common condition in men that causes pain in approximately 10% of cases. There have been few studies to date assessing the improvements in both pain and quality of life parameters associated with spermatic vein embolization (SVE) as a treatment for patients with symptomatic varicocele, so we aimed to assess this. Methods: A review was carried out of consecutive SVE procedures performed at our institution from 2013–2019. Only patients with painful varicocele were included after other causes of testicular pain were excluded. The technique employed was a combination of distal coil embolization of the spermatic vein with 4–6 mm coils at the level of the inguinal canal, as well as sclerotherapy to prevent reflux of sclerosant. Furthermore, a prospective validated Pain Impact Questionnaire-6 (PIQ-6) was performed to assess for improvement in quality of life. A matched pair Student two-tailed t-test was used to compare mean scores pre- and post-treatment, with 95% confidence intervals presented as T scores and their associated p-values. Results: Over six years, 62 SVE procedures were performed for symptomatic varicocele. Success rate was 95%, with a median followup of nine months. Two patients had a failed procedure on two occasions requiring subsequent surgical ligation. There was one clinically significant recurrence. All components of PIQ-6 score showed a statistically significant reduction post-SVE, most noticeably pain severity and impact on leisure activities. Conclusions: SVE is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for symptomatic varicocele, improving pain and quality of life.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1920-1214 , 1911-6470
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Canadian Urological Association Journal
    Publication Date: 2021
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    In: Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 17, No. 6 ( 2023-06-16), p. 876-895
    Abstract: Restorative proctocolectomy [RPC] without a defunctioning loop ileostomy [DLI] in patients with ulcerative colitis [UC] remains controversial. Aim To compare safety and efficacy of RPC with and without DLI in patients exclusively with UC. Methods A systematic review was performed according to PRISMA/MOOSE guidelines. Dichotomous variables were pooled as odds ratios [OR]. Continuous variables were pooled as weighted mean differences [WMD] . Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa score [NOS]. Results A total of 20 studies [five paediatric and 15 adult] with 4550 UC patients [without DLI, n = 2370, 52.09%; with DLI, n = 2180, 47.91%] were eligible for inclusion. The median NOS was 8 [range 6–9]. There was no increased risk of anastomotic leak [AL] (OR 1.13, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.92, 1.39; p = 0.25), pouch excision [OR 1.01, 95% CI: 0.68, 1.50; p = 0.97] , or overall major morbidity [OR 1.44, 95% CI, 0.91, 2.29; p = 0.12] for RPC without DLI, and this technique was associated with fewer anastomotic strictures [OR 0.45, 95% CI: 0.29, 0.68; p = 0.0002] and less bowel obstruction [OR 0.73, 95% CI: 0.57, 0.93; p = 0.01]. However, RPC without DLI increased the likelihood of pelvic sepsis [OR 1.68, 95% CI: 1.03, 2.75; p = 0.04] and emergency reoperation [OR 1.74, 95% CI: 1.22, 2.50; p = 0.002]. Conclusion RPC without DLI is not associated with increased clinically overt AL or pouch excision rates. However, it is associated with increased risk of pelvic sepsis and emergency reoperation. RPC without DLI is feasible, but should only be performed judiciously in select UC patient cohorts in high-volume, specialist, tertiary centres.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1873-9946 , 1876-4479
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: European Journal of Surgical Oncology, Elsevier BV, Vol. 49, No. 11 ( 2023-11), p. 107087-
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0748-7983
    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2023
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