Resecciones pulmonares anatómicas por vía robótica: análisis de la curva de aprendizaje

IntroductionRobotic surgery has become a safe and effective approach for the treatment of pulmonary surgical pathology. However, the adoption of new surgical techniques requires the evaluation of the learning curve. The objective of this study is to analyze the learning curve of robotic anatomical lung resections.MethodsRetrospective analysis of all robotic anatomical lung resections performed by the same surgeon between June 2018 and March 2020. The learning curve was evaluated using CUSUM charts to estimate trend changes in surgical time, surgical failure and the occurrence of post-operative cardiorespiratory complications throughout the sequence of cases.ResultsThe study included a total of 73 cases. The median duration of all complications was 120 min (interquartile range: 90-150 min), the prevalence of surgical failure was 23.29%, while 4/73 patients had any postoperative cardiorespiratory complication. Based on the CUSUM analysis, the learning curve was divided into 3 different phases: phase i (from the first to the 14th intervention), phase ii (between the 15th and 30th intervention) and phase iii (from the 31st intervention).ConclusionsThe learning curve for robotic anatomical lung resections can be divided into 3 phases. The technical competence that guarantees satisfactory perioperative outcomes was achived in phase iii from the 31st intervention.     

HTAD patient pathway: Strategy for diagnostic work-up of patients and families with (suspected) heritable thoracic aortic diseases (HTAD). A statement from the HTAD working group of VASCERN

Heritable thoracic aortic diseases (HTAD) are rare pathologies associated with thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissection, which can be syndromic or non-syndromic. They may result from genetic defects. Associated genes identified to date are classified into those encoding components of the (a) extracellular matrix (b) TGFβ pathway and (c) smooth muscle contractile mechanism. Timely diagnosis allows for prompt aortic surveillance and prophylactic surgery, hence improving life expectancy and reducing maternal complications as well as providing reassurance to family members when a diagnosis is ruled out. This document is an expert opinion reflecting strategies put forward by medical experts and patient representatives involved in the HTAD Rare Disease Working Group of VASCERN. It aims to provide a patient pathway that improves patient care by diminishing time to diagnosis, facilitating the establishment of a correct diagnosis using molecular genetics when possible, excluding the diagnosis in unaffected persons through appropriate family screening and avoiding overuse of resources. It is being recommended that patients are referred to an expert centre for further evaluation if they meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) thoracic aortic dissection (<70 years if hypertensive; all ages if non-hypertensive), (2) thoracic aortic aneurysm (all adults with Z score >3.5 or 2.5–3.5 if non-hypertensive or hypertensive and <60 years; all children with Z score >3), (3) family history of HTAD with/without a pathogenic variant in a gene linked to HTAD, (4) ectopia lentis without other obvious explanation and (5) a systemic score of >5 in adults and >3 in children. Aortic imaging primarily relies on transthoracic echocardiography with magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography as needed. Genetic testing should be considered in those with a high suspicion of underlying genetic aortopathy. Though panels vary among centers, for patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm or dissection or systemic features these should include genes with a definitive or strong association to HTAD. Genetic cascade screening and serial aortic imaging should be considered for family screening and follow-up. In conclusion, the implementation of these strategies should help standardise the diagnostic work-up and follow-up of patients with suspected HTAD and the screening of their relatives.     

Simultaneous bilateral hallux valgus surgery: Percutaneous or conventional? Early results of a matched study from a tertiary institution

BackgroundHallux valgus is bilateral in up to 84 % of cases. In the setting of simultaneous bilateral correction, we aim to evaluate if minimally invasive percutaneous surgery (MIS) provides any advantage compared to conventional open surgery.Methods52 feet (26 patients) undergoing simultaneous bilateral MIS surgery were matched by severity of deformity to 52 feet (26 patients) undergoing simultaneous conventional open surgery. Patients were followed for a minimum of six months. Pre- and post-operative radiographs and clinical records were reviewed.ResultsThere were no significant differences in pre-operative function or pain between both groups. Post-operatively, the mean hallux valgus angle (HVA) was significantly lower in the MIS group. (HVA MIS – 8.6; Open – 11.8, P = 0.013). There were no significant differences in post-operative outcome and patient satisfaction between both groups.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that simultaneous bilateral MIS hallux valgus surgery can be considered for patients with bilateral symptomatic hallux valgus.     

Principles of preoperative assessment and enhanced recovery optimization for thoracic anaesthesia

A comprehensive preoperative assessment is imperative for patients undergoing lung surgery, ideally by way of a multidisciplinary team approach. This not only allows for clinicians to risk stratify patients and gain informed consent, but also to explore avenues in optimizing patients prior to surgery and plan for the delivery of the most appropriate postoperative care. A tripartite risk assessment combining risks of operative mortality, perioperative adverse cardiac events and postoperative dyspnoea should be assessed and discussed with patients. Those patients who continue towards surgical management may then be optimized with patient education addressing nutritional status, smoking cessation and alcohol dependency as well as the management of anaemia and physiological prehabilitation. This article aims to review existing guidelines for preoperative assessment in thoracic surgery as well as the latest preoperative guidance for enhanced recovery specific to thoracic surgery.     

超声引导下经皮微波消融治疗恶性胸、腹壁肿瘤

目的 观察超声引导下经皮微波消融（MWA）治疗恶性胸、腹壁肿瘤的效果。方法 对11例恶性胸、腹壁肿瘤患者行超声引导下经皮MWA治疗,共治疗14个病灶,腹壁6个,胸壁8个;术后随访,观察治疗效果及不良反应。结果 11例超声引导下MWA治疗均成功,技术成功率100%。术后1个月8例治疗有效,3例肿瘤残存。2例术后出现局部疼痛,经对症治疗后缓解;1例局部脂肪液化,予局部消毒换药1个月后痊愈。未见气胸、肠道损伤、皮肤烧伤等严重并发症。4例术前合并病灶周围神经痛,术后疼痛得到有效控制。术后随访4~28个月,中位随访时间8个月;期间2例失访、2例死亡;至随访终点7例疗效较好,未见复发及转移。结论 超声引导下经皮MWA治疗恶性胸、腹壁肿瘤安全、有效。     

Bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomy and breast reconstruction in BRCA1 mutation-positive simultaneous bilateral breast cancer: A case study

BackgroundMutation-positive patients who develop unilateral breast cancer require different treatments, such as prophylactic mastectomy of the contralateral breast, from those used for other breast cancer patients. If a mutation is found before surgery, it is necessary to consider a surgical procedure that includes reconstruction. For BRCA mutation-positive patients, a suitable treatment must be selected. In Japan, a test for BRCA mutation has been covered by health insurance since 2020, making it possible to preoperatively test patients who are suspected of being positive. We report a case of simultaneous bilateral breast cancer that was found to be BRCA mutation-positive preoperatively and underwent bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy and breast reconstruction.Case presentationA 57-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital after a breast cancer screening revealed a mass in the left breast. She had a family history of breast cancer, including her sister, aunt, and cousin. She was suspected of being malignant with a mass on both sides of her breast on imaging. She underwent needle biopsy and was diagnosed as having bilateral invasive ductal carcinoma, for which she was placed on preoperative chemotherapy. Due to the strong family history of bilateral breast cancer, the patient was recommended to undergo a BRCA gene-mutation test and she consented. The result was positive for BRCA1 mutation. Although it was judged that bilateral breast-conserving surgery was sufficiently possible, bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy and breast reconstruction were performed based on BRCA mutation-positive status.DiscussionPerforming a preoperative BRCA test may change the surgical procedure.BRCA tests are beneficial to patients, but the timing of the tests is important. Care must be taken not to force the patient.ConclusionsKnowing whether the patient is BRCA mutation-positive is extremely important for selecting surgical procedures and treatment methods. BRCA testing should be recommended for patients who are strongly suspected of being positive, but the decision should be the patient’s. It is therefore necessary to provide accurate information and engage in a dialogue with the patient, but the medical staff should not pressure the patient to have the test.     

不同年龄组正常人群影响最大胸椎后凸角的相关因素分析

目的：本研究通过对不同年龄组正常人群矢状位参数进行分析,旨在报道正常人群脊柱骨盆参数参考值范围,并探索不同年龄段引起最大胸椎后凸角改变的影响因素。 方法：本研究纳入自2015年1月至2018年月于两所医院健康体检中心的正常人群,收集人口统计学参数以及矢状位影像学参数。通过将人群分为≤40岁组与＞40岁组,对比分析不同年龄组人群的矢状位参数,并对不同年龄组影响最大胸椎后凸角max TK的因素进行相关性分析。结果：本研究共计纳入191例正常人群,其中≤40岁组94人,平均年龄为28.5±6.4岁;＞40岁组97人,平均年龄为53.9±8.3岁。不同年龄组人群在胸1椎体矢状位倾斜角T1 Tilt（18.6±6.5 vs. 20.6±5.5, P=0.023）, 胸椎后凸下端椎倾斜角TVA（15.3±5.3 vs. 17.5±6.6, P=0.013）,max TK（33.9±8.3 vs. 38.0±9.4, P<0.001）,max LL- max TK（14.9±8.9 vs. 12.3±9.4, P=0.048）及矢状面躯干偏移SVA（-2.5±21.8 vs. 6.1±20.9, P=0.006）上存在显著差异。在年龄≤40岁的人群中,T1 Tilt、TVA、max LL及骶骨倾斜角SS与max TK显著相关,而在年龄＞40岁的人群中,年龄、T1 Tilt、TVA、max LL及骨盆入射角PI与max TK显著相关。结论：max TK随着年龄增长呈现上下均匀增长趋势,在＞40岁的人群中,max TK与年龄呈现正相关关系。此外,不同年龄阶段,骨盆对于max TK改变的代偿呈现出不同的模式。     

Diagnosis and treatment of bronchial rupture from blunt thoracic trauma

目的　探讨外伤性支气管断裂的诊断与治疗。方法　回顾性分析 196 9年 6月— 1999年 6月我院收治的 31例外伤性支气管断裂的患者 ,全部行胸部X线摄片、支气管断层、支气管镜检查。并对其外科治疗和并发症进行探讨。结果　通过支气管断层、支气管镜检查全部得到明确诊断。 2 6例施行端端吻合术 ,4例施行全肺切除术 ,1例用带血管蒂的肋间肌、肋骨瓣修补破裂成功。 1例术后死于呼吸困难综合症 ,其余 30例效果满意。本给 81% (2 5 31)为延迟诊断与治疗。典型临床表现有 :皮下气肿、呼吸困难、伤后昏迷间期。X线表现 :纵隔气肿、气胸、萎陷肺下垂症、肺的阴影增宽。结论　支气管镜是最实用、最准确的诊断与治疗方法。术中使用支气管镜可较容易地找到支气管破裂处。术后肺功能恢复良好     

胸部创伤并发急性呼吸窘迫综合征的治疗

目的：总结胸部创伤并发急性呼吸窘迫综合征（ARDS）的临床特点。方法：对22例胸部创伤并发ARDS的患者进行分析;其中,肺叶切除术后6例,食管贲门癌术后10例,胸部严重外伤6例。救治方法主要包括去除病因,给予呼吸支持及循环支持等。结果：抢救成功18例,死亡4例。死亡原因主要是多器官功能衰竭及严重的肺部感染。结论：ARDS确诊后,应尽早应用机械通气治疗,其中包括使用呼气未正压通气、间歇正压通气等方法。