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ArticleJournal of cancer research and clinical oncology2023

Two-cavities approach for resection of pediatric abdominal neuroblastic tumors: experience of a national reference pediatric onco-surgical center.

Cristian Urla, Steven W Warmann, Andreas Schmidt, Benjamin Mayer, Rupert Handgretinger, Felix Neunhoeffer, Jürgen Schäfer, Jörg Fuchs

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Article in Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  4. High-Risk Neuroblastoma: A Surgical Perspective.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023
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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Cristian UrlaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
Steven W WarmannDepartment of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
Andreas SchmidtDepartment of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
Benjamin MayerDepartment of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
Rupert HandgretingerDepartment of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Tübingen, Germany.
Felix NeunhoefferDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, Pulmonology and Intensive Care, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Tübingen, Germany.
Jürgen SchäferDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Tuebingen, Tübingen, Germany.
Jörg FuchsDepartment of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany. joerg.fuchs@med.uni-tuebingen.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6145-2391
University Children's Hospital Tübingen · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeSurgery of complex neuroblastic tumors often requires additional procedures, especially in the situation of tumor extension within thorax and impossibility of securing the aorta above the tumor. These situations prompt the opening of the thoracic cavity. The concern regarding increased operative trauma and morbidity associated with this approach make surgeons reluctant regarding this technique. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two-cavities approach based on our experience in a reference pediatric onco-surgical center.

methodsBetween 2003 and 2021, we operated on 232 neuroblastic tumors. 31/232 patients with complex, advanced-stage neuroblastic tumors underwent tumor resection through a two-cavities approach. A retrospective review of patient's records was performed.

resultsThe median age at operation was 48 months (5-180). 23/31 patients presented image-defined risk factors (IDRF). The approach most commonly used was the transverse laparotomy with incision of the diaphragm (n = 14), followed by the thoraco-abdominal incision (n = 10). Gross total resection (GTR) was achieved in 24 patients, a near-GTR in 4 cases, and an incomplete resection in 3 cases. Median duration of surgery was 288 min (99-900) and median duration of mechanical ventilation was 22 h (0-336). Postoperative complications occurred in 10 patients, 6/10 required surgical reintervention. The 5-year overall survival (OS) was 90% and the 5-year event-free survival (EFS) was 50%.

conclusionsThe two-cavities approach for resection of abdominal neuroblastoma in children is a safe technique with no added morbidity.

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NeuroblastomaAbdomenChildHumansNeoplasm StagingPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeGanglioneuromaNeuroblastomaPediatricThoraco- abdominal approachTwo-cavities approach

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PMID35522292
PMCPMC10020289
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