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ArticleWorld journal of surgical oncology2018

Laparoscopic right-sided colon resection for colon cancer-has the control group so far been chosen correctly?

Jörg O W Pelz, Johanna Wagner, Sven Lichthardt, Johannes Baur, Caroline Kastner, Niels Matthes, Christoph-Thomas Germer, Armin Wiegering

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  5. Surgical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Right Colectomy with Complete Mesocolic Excision.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
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Jörg O W PelzDepartment of General, Visceral, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacherstr.6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
Johanna WagnerDepartment of General, Visceral, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacherstr.6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
Sven LichthardtDepartment of General, Visceral, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacherstr.6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
Johannes BaurDepartment of General, Visceral, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacherstr.6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
Caroline KastnerDepartment of General, Visceral, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacherstr.6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
Niels MatthesDepartment of General, Visceral, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacherstr.6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
Christoph-Thomas GermerDepartment of General, Visceral, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacherstr.6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
Armin WiegeringDepartment of General, Visceral, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, University of Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacherstr.6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany. Wiegering_a@ukw.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7777-0909

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe treatment strategies for colorectal cancer located in the right side of the colon have changed dramatically during the last decade. Due to the introduction of complete mesocolic excision (CME) with central ligation of the vessels and systematic lymph node dissection, the long-term survival of affected patients has increased significantly. It has also been proposed that right-sided colon resection can be performed laparoscopically with the same extent of resection and equal long-term results.

methodsA retrospective evaluation of a prospectively expanded database on right-sided colorectal cancer or adenoma treated at the University Hospital of Wuerzburg between 2009 and 2016 was performed. All patients underwent CME. This data was analyzed alone and in comparison to the published data describing laparoscopic right-sided colon resection for colon cancer.

resultsThe database contains 279 patients, who underwent right-sided colon resection due to colorectal cancer or colorectal adenoma (255 open; 24 laparoscopic). Operation data (time, length of stay, time on ICU) was equal or superior to laparoscopy, which is comparable to the published results. Surprisingly, the surrogate parameter for correct CME (the number of removed lymph nodes) was significantly higher in the open group. In a subgroup analysis only including patients who were feasible for laparoscopic resection and had been operated with an open procedure by an experienced surgeon, operation time was significantly shorter and the number of removed lymph nodes is significantly higher in the open group.

conclusionSo far, several studies demonstrate that laparoscopic right-sided colon resection is comparable to open resection. Our data suggests that a consequent CME during an open operation leads to significantly more removed lymph nodes than in laparoscopically resected patients and in several so far published data of open control groups from Europe. Further prospective randomized trials comparing the long-term outcome are urgently needed before laparoscopy for right-sided colon resection can be recommended ubiquitously.

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AdenocarcinomaAdenomaAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overColectomyColonic NeoplasmsControl GroupsDatabases, FactualFemaleHumansLaparoscopyLymphatic MetastasisLymph Node ExcisionLymph NodesColon cancerLaparoscopic right colectomyLymph nodes

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