Pub Date : 2026-03-07DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2026.02.010
Koichi Tomita, Michael P Kim, Laura R Prakash, Adriana Gamboa, Jessica E Maxwell, Rebecca A Snyder, Ching-Wei D Tzeng, Matthew H G Katz, Naruhiko Ikoma
Background: Robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) in obese patients is technically demanding, but the phase-specific impact of body mass index (BMI) remains unclear.
Methods: We analyzed 164 patients who underwent RDP with splenectomy between October 2018 and September 2025. Twelve surgical phases were predefined, and all recorded frames were assigned to one phase. Based on the lead surgeon's cumulative sum (CUSUM) curve, the learning period was defined as the first 34 cases. Multivariable linear regression identified determinants of total operative time, and associations between BMI and phase durations were tested.
Results: Median operative time was 269 min. The learning period and BMI ≥30 independently prolonged operative time, with a larger effect in men than in women (β = 59.8 vs 37.5 min; both P < 0.05). After the learning period, phase durations decreased in "greater curvature dissection and splenic flexure mobilization" and "pancreatic tunneling with encircling" (46.6 vs 23.0 min and 13.8 vs 8.5 min; both P < 0.001). In men, higher BMI was associated with longer durations in these phases (β = 2.0 and 1.0 min per BMI unit, respectively), whereas no significant association was observed in women.
Conclusion: Targeted proctoring of these two phases, particularly for obese male patients, may help surgeons maintain efficiency during RDP implementation.
背景:肥胖患者的机器人远端胰腺切除术(RDP)在技术上要求很高,但体重指数(BMI)的阶段特异性影响尚不清楚。方法:我们分析了2018年10月至2025年9月期间接受RDP合并脾切除术的164例患者。预先设定12个手术阶段,并将所有记录帧分配到一个阶段。根据主刀医师的累积和(CUSUM)曲线,将学习期定义为前34例。多变量线性回归确定了总手术时间的决定因素,并测试了BMI和阶段持续时间之间的关系。结果:中位手术时间269 min。学习时间和BMI≥30分别延长手术时间,且对男性的影响大于女性(β = 59.8 vs 37.5 min, P均< 0.05)。学习期结束后,“大曲率夹层和脾曲动员”和“胰腺隧道围合”的相持续时间缩短(46.6 vs 23.0 min, 13.8 vs 8.5 min, P均< 0.001)。在男性中,较高的BMI与这些阶段的持续时间较长相关(分别为每BMI单位β = 2.0和1.0分钟),而在女性中没有观察到显著的关联。结论:有针对性地监测这两个阶段,特别是对肥胖男性患者,可能有助于外科医生在RDP实施过程中保持效率。
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-05DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2025.12.017
B. Selvakumar , Shraddha Patkar , Phani K. Nekarakanti , Muhammed A. Shamim , Shaleen Agarwal , Paleswan J. Lakhey , Orlando Jorge M. Torres , Mahesh Goel , Vinay K. Kapoor
Aims
We conducted this systematic review to answer the questions: a. what are the timing categories for revision surgery (RS) in incidental gallbladder cancer (iGBC)? b. which RS timing achieves better oncological outcomes?
Methods
We performed literature search in 4 databases (PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar and Cochrane Reviews) till 10th October 2025 and included studies which reported patient outcomes based on RS timing. Study characteristics, timing category definitions and RS outcomes were collected. (Study protocol PROSPERO ID CRD42023453990).
Results
Twelve retrospective studies were included, with 2067 iGBC patients (566 males and 1346 females). On the ‘Joanna Briggs Institute’ (JBI) tool, most studies scored a ‘Yes’ to 7–8 out of 10 questions. There was no consensus on the definitions of ‘early’, ‘intermediate’ and ‘delayed’ timings for RS. Successful RS, perioperative morbidity, R0 resection were similar. On individual patient data meta-analysis, there was no difference in overall survival between RS at ‘</ = 4 weeks’ and ‘>4 weeks’ [hazard ratio: 1.29, 95 % CI: 0.79–2.10].
Conclusion
There was no consensus on the definitions of timing categories and optimum timing for RS in iGBC. Definitions of timing categories need to be standardised and future studies based on these categories may identify the ideal timing of RS in iGBC.
目的:我们进行了这项系统综述,以回答以下问题:a.意外胆囊癌(iGBC)翻修手术(RS)的时机类别是什么?b.哪个RS时间可以获得更好的肿瘤预后?方法:截至2025年10月10日,我们在PubMed、Scopus、谷歌Scholar和Cochrane Reviews 4个数据库中进行文献检索,并纳入了基于RS时间报告患者结局的研究。收集研究特征、时间分类定义和RS结果。(研究协议PROSPERO ID CRD42023453990)。结果:12项回顾性研究纳入了2067例iGBC患者(男性566例,女性1346例)。在“乔安娜布里格斯研究所”(JBI)的工具上,大多数研究在10个问题中得到了7-8分的肯定分。对于RS的“早期”、“中期”和“延迟”时间的定义尚无共识。成功的RS、围手术期发病率、R0切除术相似。在个体患者数据荟萃分析中,RS在“ = 4周”和“>4周”时的总生存率无差异[风险比:1.29,95% CI: 0.79-2.10]。结论:对iGBC患者RS的时间类别和最佳时间的定义尚未达成共识。时间类别的定义需要标准化,未来基于这些类别的研究可能会确定iGBC中RS的理想时间。
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-04DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2025.12.013
Kin P. Au , Wing C. Dai , Allan H. Kin Lam , Yee H. Shum , Crystal L. Yan Kwan , Miu Y. Chan , Sui L. Sin , Tiffany C. Lam Wong , Wong H. She , Tan T. Cheung , Albert C.Y. Chan
Background
There is a scarcity of data on the feasibility of laparoscopic approach to associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (Lap-ALPPS) regarding its impact on functional liver remnant (FLR) hypertrophy when compared with the open approach.
Methods
A retrospective study of patients who underwent open or lap-ALPPS for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a tertiary referral centre in Hong Kong during the period from December 2013 to April 2023.
Results
Fifty-seven (42 open and 15 laparoscopic) ALPPS were performed for HCC. The open group had more blood loss during stage I (500 ml vs. 300 ml, p = 0.001). The morbidity (Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ 3a) (14.3 % vs. 26.7 %, p = 0.43) and Grade B/C post-hepatectomy liver failure rates (20.0 % vs 35.7 %, p = 0.34) were similar. The open group had a higher percentage increment in remnant volume (50.6 % vs. 34.8 %, p = 0.02). Linear regression revealed that a small pre-operative FLR/ESLV (B = −1.75, 95 % CI -2.82–0.678, p < 0.001) and an open approach at stage I B = −20.2, 95 % CI -37.7–2.68, p < 0.001) predicted a higher percentage increment in remnant volume.
Conclusion
Lap-ALPPS had less blood loss but was associated with slower hypertrophy. Hence, a longer waiting time to stage II ALPPS may be required in selected patients
背景:与开放入路相比,腹腔镜入路联合肝分区和门静脉结扎分阶段肝切除术(Lap-ALPPS)对功能性残肝(FLR)肥厚的影响方面的可行性数据缺乏。方法:对2013年12月至2023年4月期间在香港一家三级转诊中心接受开放或lap-ALPPS治疗肝细胞癌(HCC)的患者进行回顾性研究。结果:57例(42例为开腹手术,15例为腹腔镜手术)行肝细胞癌ALPPS。开放组在I期失血量更多(500 ml vs 300 ml, p = 0.001)。发病率(Clavien-Dindo分级≥3a) (14.3% vs 26.7%, p = 0.43)和B/C级肝切除术后肝衰竭发生率(20.0% vs 35.7%, p = 0.34)相似。开放组的残余体积增加百分比更高(50.6%比34.8%,p = 0.02)。线性回归显示,术前较小的FLR/ESLV (B = -1.75, 95% CI -2.82-0.678, p < 0.001)和I期开放入路B = -20.2, 95% CI -37.7-2.68, p < 0.001)预示着较高的残余体积增加百分比。结论:Lap-ALPPS失血量少,但肥厚较慢。因此,在选定的患者中,可能需要更长的等待时间来进行II期ALPPS。
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-03DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2025.12.006
Dennis Björk , Tim Reese , Anne M. Holmen Longva , Kristian S. Kiim , Maximilian Evers , Peter N. Larsen , Nicolai Aagaard Schultz , Bård I. Røsok , Ulrik Carling , Fredrik Holmquist , Gert Lindell , Per Sandström , Jörg Böcker , Stefan Gilg , Jennie Engstrand , Christian Sturesson , Karl J. Oldhafer , Ernesto Sparrelid , Bergthor Björnsson
Background
Portal vein embolization (PVE) is a well-established technique for inducing liver hypertrophy in the future liver remnant (FLR) before major hepatectomy. A frequently used method in bilobar disease is the two-stage hepatectomy (TSH) technique combined with PVE (TSH-PVE). A novel approach is PVE, followed by a one-stage hepatectomy (OSH), combining major hepatectomy with clearing of the FLR (PVE-OSH). This study aimed to compare FLR hypertrophy between these two strategies for induced liver hypertrophy.
Material/methods
Patients with bilobar colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) who underwent PVE from January 2013 to December 2021 were included in this retrospective, multicenter study. Aspects of hypertrophy of the FLR were compared between the groups.
Results
The study included 188 patients, 127 in the PVE-OSH group and 61 in the TSH-PVE group. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding FLR hypertrophy measured by absolute and relative growth, degree of hypertrophy or kinetic growth rate. No major complications were reported.
Discussion/conclusion
No differences in FLR hypertrophy were demonstrated between the two different treatment strategies of TSH-PVE or PVE-OSH. This supports PVE-OSH as a feasible treatment option that reduces the surgical burden for patients with advanced, bilobar CRLM disease.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-04DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2025.12.014
Michael El Boghdady , Shahmir Temori , Dena Khaireldin , Béatrice M. Ewalds-Kvist , Mustansar A. Ghazanfar , Somaiah Aroori
Background
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), a common abdominal operation, is associated with significant morbidity, particularly bile duct injury. Artificial intelligence (AI) can enable real-time monitoring, assist decision-making, increase safety, and improve patient outcomes. This study systematically reviews AI applications in LC, evaluating different models and their performance.
Methods
A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed and ScienceDirect databases for studies published between 2014 and 2024. All studies assessing AI applications in LC were included. Data extraction focused on the study aims, types of AI tools, datasets, anatomical recognition capabilities, and accuracy metrics.
Results
The search yielded 413 citations; a final list of 43 citations was compiled after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Different datasets and developed AI tools were used in LC. AI tools were utilised in risk-scoring models for complication identification and outcome prediction, as well as for recognising anatomical landmarks during LC and subdividing the procedure into subtasks.
Conclusion
AI integration in LC is promising for improving intraoperative guidance, enhancing surgical education, and supporting decision-making processes. Future large-scale studies are warranted to validate the role of AI in improving patient safety and outcomes in LC.
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Despite growing adoption of the Heidelberg TRIANGLE operation for pancreatic head/body tumors, comprehensive analysis of its safety and outcomes remains lacking.
Methods
Systematic searches using predefined criteria (inception-May 2024) across PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, Medline, CNKI and Wan-Fang databases identified eligible studies. Primary outcomes were R0 resection rates and survival; secondary outcomes were complications and recurrence. Meta-analysis utilized Stata 18.0.
Results
This meta-analysis included 8 studies (1,106 patients). Compared to standard resection, the TRIANGLE group had longer operative times and higher postoperative diarrhea rates (P < 0.001), but demonstrated reduced 1-year (P = 0.001) and 3-year recurrence (P = 0.036), lower perioperative mortality (P = 0.032), and more extensive lymph node dissection (P = 0.004). No differences were observed in R0 rates (P = 0.171), survival (1-year P = 0.730; 3-year P = 0.136), or primary complications. Overall survival (P = 0.075) and recurrence rates (P = 0.137) showed no statistical significance.
Conclusion
TRIANGLE operation reduces 1/3-year recurrence rates vs standard resection but increases postoperative diarrhea, while achieving similar R0/R1 rates and survival outcomes. Its clinical benefits require validation through large multicenter RCTs.
{"title":"Efficacy and safety of TRIANGLE operation for pancreatic head and body cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Rui Cao, Yuerong Xuan, Xiaowen Gong, Chengshuai Pang, Chenyang Dong, Chaojie Liang","doi":"10.1016/j.hpb.2025.12.030","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hpb.2025.12.030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Despite growing adoption of the Heidelberg TRIANGLE operation for pancreatic head/body tumors, comprehensive analysis of its safety and outcomes remains lacking.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Systematic searches using predefined criteria (inception-May 2024) across PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, Medline, CNKI and Wan-Fang databases identified eligible studies. Primary outcomes were R0 resection rates and survival; secondary outcomes were complications and recurrence. Meta-analysis utilized Stata 18.0.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>This meta-analysis included 8 studies (1,106 patients). Compared to standard resection, the TRIANGLE group had longer operative times and higher postoperative diarrhea rates (P < 0.001), but demonstrated reduced 1-year (P = 0.001) and 3-year recurrence (P = 0.036), lower perioperative mortality (P = 0.032), and more extensive lymph node dissection (P = 0.004). No differences were observed in R0 rates (P = 0.171), survival (1-year P = 0.730; 3-year P = 0.136), or primary complications. Overall survival (P = 0.075) and recurrence rates (P = 0.137) showed no statistical significance.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>TRIANGLE operation reduces 1/3-year recurrence rates vs standard resection but increases postoperative diarrhea, while achieving similar R0/R1 rates and survival outcomes. Its clinical benefits require validation through large multicenter RCTs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13229,"journal":{"name":"Hpb","volume":"28 3","pages":"Pages 286-295"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145965898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2025.10.004
Jun Ishida , Oskar Franklin , Salvador R. Franco , Hiroyuki Ishida , Andrii Khomiak , Toshitaka Sugawara , Samuele Grandi , Thomas F. Stoop , Michael J. Kirsch , Richard D. Schulick , Marco Del Chiaro
Background
Chyle leak after pancreatic surgery is linked to malnutrition, but its impact on oncological outcomes is unclear. This study assessed if postoperative clinically relevant chyle leak (CR-chyle leak) affects adjuvant chemotherapy receipt rates and overall survival (OS) in pancreatic cancer patients.
Methods
Patients who underwent resection for localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma at the University of Colorado Hospital (2015–2023) were included. Year of surgery was divided in two time periods based on changes in dissection techniques, increased neoadjuvant therapies, and more surgeries for advanced disease in 2019. Risk factors for CR-chyle leak (grade B–C) and their relation to OS and adjuvant chemotherapy were analyzed using logistic and Cox regression models.
Results
Among 487 patients, 93 (19.5 %) developed CR-chyle leak. Patients with CR-chyle leak more often had borderline/locally advanced disease, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, vascular resections, longer surgeries, and operated in 2019–2023. There were no differences in hospital stay (median 10 vs 10 days), adjuvant chemotherapy rates (70.5 % vs 70.2 %, p = 0.917), or median OS (28.5 vs 29.9 months, p = 0.477). CR-chyle leak was not associated with OS (HR 0.81; 95 % CI: 0.57–1.16) in the adjusted model.
Conclusion
CR-chyle leak is common after pancreatic cancer surgery but does not negatively impact oncological outcomes.
背景:胰腺手术后乳糜漏与营养不良有关,但其对肿瘤预后的影响尚不清楚。本研究评估胰腺癌患者术后临床相关乳糜漏(cr -乳糜漏)是否影响辅助化疗接受率和总生存期(OS)。方法:纳入2015-2023年在科罗拉多大学医院行局限性胰腺导管腺癌切除术的患者。根据2019年解剖技术的变化、新辅助治疗的增加和晚期疾病手术的增加,将手术年份分为两个时间段。采用logistic和Cox回归模型分析cr -乳糜漏(B-C级)的危险因素及其与OS和辅助化疗的关系。结果:487例患者中93例(19.5%)发生cr -乳糜漏。cr -乳糜漏患者多为交界期/局部进展期、新辅助化疗、血管切除、手术时间较长,2019-2023年行手术。住院时间(中位10天vs中位10天)、辅助化疗率(70.5% vs 70.2%, p = 0.917)或中位OS (28.5 vs 29.9个月,p = 0.477)均无差异。在调整后的模型中,cr -乳糜漏与OS无关(HR 0.81; 95% CI: 0.57-1.16)。结论:cr -乳糜漏在胰腺癌术后很常见,但对肿瘤预后没有负面影响。
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-04DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2025.12.007
Chiara Gatto , Lorenzo Tofani , Luca Tirloni , Andrea Oddi , Ilenia Bartolini , Matteo Risaliti , Bruno Bertaccini , Gian L. Grazi
Background
Predicting surgical difficulty in robotic liver resection (RLR) is crucial for optimizing resource allocation, training programs, and patient outcomes. While several difficulty scoring systems (DSSs) have been validated for laparoscopic liver resection (LLR), their applicability to RLR remains uncertain. This study evaluates the predictive performance of five DSSs: Halls Southampton Score (HSS), Ban Iwate Score (BIS), Hasegawa Score (HGS), Institut Mutualiste Montsouris Score (IMM), and Tampa Difficulty Score (TAS), in the robotic setting.
Methods
A retrospective study was conducted on 124 patients who underwent RLR between January 2011 and June 2024 at two high-volume centers. Each DSS was retrospectively applied. Predictive accuracy for operative duration, intraoperative blood loss (>400 mL), transfusion need, postoperative complications, surgical reintervention, and 90-day readmission was assessed using R2 (continuous variables) and AUC (categorical outcomes).
Results
HSS demonstrated the highest overall predictive power, particularly for transfusion need (AUC = 0,85), postoperative complications (AUC = 0,74), and 90-day readmission (AUC = 0,86). BIS was the most accurate for intraoperative blood loss (R2 = 0,32). TAS showed the lowest predictive performance across most outcomes.
Conclusion
Laparoscopic DSSs are applicable to RLR, with HSS emerging as the most reliable. TAS requires further validation. A combined DSS approach could improve surgical planning and patient management.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-04DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2025.12.011
Odysseas P. Chatzipanagiotou , Giovanni Catalano , Khalil Mujtaba , Jun Kawashima , Abdullah Altaf , Francois Cauchy , Federico Aucejo , Hugo P. Marques , Vincent Lam , Tom Hugh , Irinel Popescu , Minoru Kitago , Matthew Weiss , Guillaume Martel , Francesca Ratti , George A. Poultsides , Andrea Ruzzenente , Itaru Endo , Ana Gleisner , Timothy M. Pawlik
Background
Prognostic models for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing surgery often fail to account for perioperative changes in liver function. This study evaluated a novel dynamic index that integrates changes in the albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) grade and platelet count to predict postoperative morbidity.
Methods
A multi-institutional database was queried for patients undergoing surgery for HCC (2000–2023). “Changes in ALBI and platelets” (CAP) were calculated as CAP = ), comparing preoperative values with those from postoperative day 3. Associations between CAP and the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI) were examined using restricted cubic spline and Rand Forest analyses.
Results
A total of 1155 patients were included. The median CAP was 1.1 (IQR 0.8–1.5). Postoperative complications occurred in ∼40 % of patients, with a mean CCI of 15. Recursive partitioning determined CAP = 1.0 and CAP = 1.6 as the primary and secondary optimal cut-offs. In adjusted analysis, each unit increase in CAP corresponded to a 4.90 (95%CI 0.98–8.82) increase in CCI. CAP>1.6 was associated with higher likelihood of any (aOR 2.35, 95%CI 1.66–3.34) and severe complications (aOR 2.27, 95%CI 1.61–3.20).
Conclusion
CAP independently predicted morbidity following HCC surgery, highlighting the prognostic utility of dynamic indices. An online calculator was made available at: https://jk-osu.shinyapps.io/CAP_Chatzipanagiotou/.
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