Pub Date : 2024-08-26DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.08.014
Nicholas A Bradley, Campbell S D Roxburgh, Donald C McMillan, Graeme J K Guthrie
Background and aims: Activation of the systemic inflammatory response (SIR) is associated with inferior outcomes across a spectrum of disease. Routinely available measures of the SIR (neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet:lymphocyte ratio (PLR), systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII), systemic inflammatory grade (SIG)) have been shown to provide prognostic value in patients undergoing surgical intervention. The present study aimed to review the literature describing the prognostic association of NLR, PLR, SII and SIG in patients undergoing intervention for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
Methods: This PRISMA guidelines were followed. The MEDLINE database was interrogated for relevant studies investigating the effect of peri-operative systemic inflammation-based prognostic systems on all-cause mortality in patients undergoing OSR and EVAR for AAA. Inter-study heterogeneity precluded meaningful meta-analysis; qualitative analysis was instead performed.
Results: There were 9 studies included in the final review reporting outcomes on a total of 4571 patients; 1256 (27 %) patients underwent OSR, and 3315 (73 %) patients underwent EVAR. 4356 (95 %) patients underwent a procedure for unruptured AAA, 215 (5 %) patients underwent an emergency procedure for ruptured AAA0.5 studies reported early (inpatient or 30-day) mortality; 2 of these found that elevated NLR predicted inferior survival, however PLR did not provide prognostic value. 6 studies reported long-term mortality; elevated NLR (5 studies), PLR (1 study), and SIG (1 study) predicted inferior survival.
Conclusions: It appears that activation of the SIR is associated with inferior prognosis in patients undergoing intervention for AAA, however the evidence is limited by heterogenous methodology and lack of consensus regarding optimal cutoff.
背景和目的:全身炎症反应(SIR)的激活与各种疾病的不良预后有关。常规的 SIR 测量指标(中性粒细胞:淋巴细胞比值(NLR)、血小板:淋巴细胞比值(PLR)、全身免疫炎症指数(SII)、全身炎症分级(SIG))已被证明对接受外科干预的患者具有预后价值。本研究旨在回顾描述接受腹主动脉瘤(AAA)介入治疗患者的 NLR、PLR、SII 和 SIG 与预后相关性的文献:方法:研究遵循 PRISMA 指南。我们在 MEDLINE 数据库中搜索了相关研究,这些研究调查了围手术期基于全身炎症的预后系统对接受 OSR 和 EVAR 的 AAA 患者全因死亡率的影响。由于研究间存在异质性,因此无法进行有意义的荟萃分析,只能进行定性分析:最终共有9项研究报告了4571名患者的结果,其中1256名(27%)患者接受了OSR,3315名(73%)患者接受了EVAR。4356例(95%)患者接受了未破裂AAA手术,215例(5%)患者接受了破裂AAA急诊手术0.5项研究报告了早期(住院或30天)死亡率;其中2项研究发现,NLR升高预示着生存率降低,但PLR并不提供预后价值。6 项研究报告了长期死亡率;NLR 升高(5 项研究)、PLR 升高(1 项研究)和 SIG 升高(1 项研究)预示存活率较低:结论:在接受 AAA 干预治疗的患者中,SIR 的激活似乎与较差的预后有关,但由于方法不一且对最佳临界值缺乏共识,因此证据有限:CRD42022363765。
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Pub Date : 2024-08-25DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.08.010
Ricky Ellis
Background
The MRCS is a key gatekeeping assessment in the UK, completion of which is a prerequisite for progression into higher specialist surgical training (HST) programmes. As a result, examination success or failure can have a significant and lasting impact on career progression. Yet despite such high stakes, little was known about factors that may influence examination performance.
Methods
To address this important gap in the literature, a series of large longitudinal cohort studies were undertaken. The work used data crossmatched from several national medical education databases to create the most extensive investigation of training outcomes for UK surgical trainees to date. MRCS data were matched to sociodemographic factors, training history and measures of prior academic attainment, and multivariate analyses identified independent predictors of MRCS success.
Results
Three key quantifiable factors were identified that predict success at MRCS: institutional differences in teaching and training, academic ability and individual differences in personal and social circumstances. This invited report for the Syme Medal discusses the key findings from this body of research and the implications for policy and practice.
Conclusions
The research studies discussed in this report are driving evidence-based changes at the national level. The findings contribute to the optimisation of surgical training and the recognition of candidates at increased risk of failure. This results in the appropriate reallocation of resources and support, enabling greater fairness, equity, diversity and inclusivity in surgical career progression.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-23DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.08.001
Mariam Malik , Phil Brookes , Mohammad Iqbal Kasana , Louise Tromans , Wei Yee Audrey Chew , Matthew J. Green
<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The incidence of early stage breast cancer has risen as a result of increased detection of non-palpable tumors through the implementation of screening programs and greater public awareness. Performing breast-conserving surgery can be challenging due to the need for accurate localization of non-palpable breast lesions, particularly given the logistical difficulties associated with wire localization. After implementing a new technique for localizing non-palpable breast lesions (LOCalizerTM Radiofrequency identification TAG-Hologic®), a radiofrequency identification tag localization device manufactured by Hologic, Inc. in Marlborough, MA, was launched in 2017, our objective was to investigate its impact on surgical outcomes, whether there was an increase in re-excision rates for positive margins and whether the attainment of clear margins was dependent on the exact positioning of the RFID device.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>A single-center single-arm interventional study, data were gathered both in a forward-looking manner for 1 year (prospectively) and by looking back at past records for 1 year (retrospectively) for a total period of two years. Individuals who were diagnosed with non-palpable breast lesions, as confirmed by histological analysis, or invasive breast cancer and who were scheduled to undergo breast-conserving surgery were eligible for inclusion in the study. The RFID (Radiofrequency Identification) method was used to localize the lesions prior to surgery. Either with a mammogram or ultrasound scan position of the Tag was recorded, including the distance of the lesion from the center of the lesion and the lesion depth from the skin in millimeters. The rate of re-excision was documented and examined in relation to the parameters mentioned above.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Two hundred and twenty RFID Tags were inserted in two hundred and seventeen (three patient had bilateral tags insertion), patients aged between 30 and 85 had a localizer Tag inserted between Oct 2020 and Oct 2022. Three patients had non-palpable breast lesions in both breasts. Fourteen were inserted under stereotactic guidance and two hundred and six under ultrasound guidance. Ten patients subsequently had wire insertion also due to Tag position. Of 210 procedures, RFIF Tags within the lesion was seen in hundred and sixty patients (76.19 %). An additional 50 procedures were performed using the RFID Tag system, which were not directly related to the lesion but were deemed appropriate to proceed with.</p><p>Out of a total of 220 procedures, positive margins were observed in 38 cases (17.27 %). Among these cases, eleven (28.94 %) involved the use of the RFID Tag system, not within the lesion but adjacent to it (within 15 mm surrounding the lesion).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>RFID is a good alternative to wire localization of non-palpable breast lesions. Re-excision rates are higher in patients with Tag outside the lesion compa
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Recent technological advances have facilitated the development of new educational methods, such as simulation-based learning, in specialized bootcamps to enhance the learning of surgical residents. This study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate a basic surgical skills bootcamp for residents in general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and gynecology based on the learning gap in the current educational program.
Methods
This intervention study focused on the design, implementation, and evaluation of a basic surgical skills bootcamp in a simulated operating room for first-year surgical residents in general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and gynecology.
Results
The study resulted in the creation of a comprehensive course plan and the execution of a 6-day training program. Evaluation of educational outcomes confirmed high learner satisfaction, improvement in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) exam scores, and acceptable scores in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Conclusion
The findings of this study suggest that surgical bootcamps, when designed based on needs assessment and in line with scientific bootcamp design principles, play a crucial role in enhancing the satisfaction, knowledge, and skills of surgical residents.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-21DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.08.009
Ben Shanahan
The Climate Emergency is one of the foremost challenges of the 21st century. One of the areas in which the medical profession has been slow to adapt has been in the conduct of conferences. The most significant environmental cost arises from the travel of delegates to the conference venue, often via short or long-haul flight. Ways to address this may include more environmentally conscious location-choice, allowing for more sustainable modes of transport to and from the venue, ‘hub and spoke’ model international conferences, and increased use of virtual teleconferencing or ‘hybrid’ models. The environmental impact of catering, single use consumables, merchandise etc. all needs to be considered and addressed. Carbon offsetting via the purchase of carbon credits, or by other means, should be considered by all conference organisers. Although all measures to address climate change tend to be incremental, it is imperative that we as a profession act sooner rather than later.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-20DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.08.012
Raja Sujith Kumar, Gokul Sudhakaran
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Pub Date : 2024-08-19DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.08.013
Erum Anwar, Sidra Waqar Qureshi
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Pub Date : 2024-08-18DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.08.006
Kala T. Pham , Colby J. Hyland , Andrew J. Malek , Justin M. Broyles
Introduction
Single-use medical devices used in surgery can create environmental waste and increased costs. Reprocessed medical devices may reduce cost and environmental impact. This study investigated the reprocessing capabilities of newly FDA-approved devices in surgery.
Methods
Devices were identified using the publicly-available FDA Releasable 510(k) Database from 2018 to 2023 using the instrument product codes for laparoscope, general, and plastic surgery (GCJ); and electrosurgical (GEI) devices. GCJ and GEI devices were categorized based on usage, and the number of devices (total, single, and reprocessed) were extracted. Costs were obtained from public websites.
Results
There were 658,510(k) applications for surgical devices, representing 3.8 % (658/16723) of total applications. Reprocessing capabilities existed for 29 % of GCJ devices and 14 % of GEI devices. Among GCJ devices, 5 (56 %) laparoscopy and 16 (38 %) camera devices had reprocessing capabilities. For GEI devices, 7 (50 %) laparoscopic and 5 (50 %) cable devices had reprocessing capabilities. Only one (6 %) tissue ablation device had reprocessing capabilities. The average cost of GCJ and GEI single-use devices ($11314; $8554, respectively) was less than reprocessed counterparts ($17206; $16134, respectively).
Conclusion
Reprocessing capabilities for newly approved surgical devices are variable and overall limited. To enhance adoption of reprocessing in surgical practice, future efforts will likely be needed to expand the reprocessing potential of new surgical devices.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-14DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.08.004
R.M. O'Connell , N. Hardy , L. Ward , F. Hand , D. Maguire , A. Stafford , T.K. Gallagher , E. Hoti , A.W. O'Sullivan , C.B. Ó Súilleabháin , T. Gall , G. McEntee , J. Conneely
Introduction
Acute cholecystitis is a common general surgical emergency, accounting for 3–10 % of all patients attending with acute abdominal pain. International guidelines suggest that emergency cholecystectomy is the treatment of choice for uncomplicated acute cholecystitis where feasible. There is a paucity of published data on the uptake of emergency cholecystectomy in Ireland.
Aim
The aim of this study was to evaluate the management of acute cholecystitis in Ireland and to establish the rate of emergency cholecystectomy performed.
Methods
All patients with acute cholecystitis presenting to public hospitals in Ireland between January 2017 and July 2023 were identified using the National Quality Assurance and Improvement System (NQAIS). Data were collected on patient demographics, co-morbidities, length of stay, operative intervention, endoscopic intervention, critical care admissions, in-patient mortality, and readmissions. Propensity score matched analysis and logistic regression were performed to account for selection bias in comparing patients managed with cholecystectomy and those managed conservatively.
Results
20,886 admission episodes were identified involving 17,958 patients. 3585 (20 %) patients underwent emergency cholecystectomy in total. 3436 (96 %) of these were performed laparoscopically, with 140 (4 %) requiring conversion to an open procedure, and common bile duct injuries occurring in 4 (0.1 %) of patients. In comparison to patients treated conservatively, patients who underwent cholecystectomy were younger (median 50 v 60 years, p < 0.001) and more likely to be female (64 % v 55 % p < 0.001). Following propensity score matched analysis, those who had an emergency cholecystectomy had reduced length of stay (LOS) (median 5 days (IQR 3–8) v 6 days (interquartile range (IQR) 3–10), p < 0.001) and fewer readmissions to hospital (282 (8 %) v 492 (14 %), p < 0.001). On logistic regression, age >65 (OR 1.526), CCI >3 (OR 2.281) and non-operative management (OR 1.136) were significant risk factors for adverse outcome.
Conclusion
Uptake of emergency cholecystectomy in Ireland remains low, and is carried out on a younger, fitter cohort of patients. In those patients, however, it is associated with improved outcomes for cholecystitis compared to conservative management, including shorter LOS and reduced readmission rates for matched cohorts.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-14DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.08.002
Åsa Edergren , Gabriel Sandblom , Henrik Renlund , Thorhallur Agustsson , Gona Jaafar
Introduction
Perforation of the gallbladder during cholecystectomy can lead to spillage of gallstones. The aim of this study was to examine if patients with gallstones left in the abdomen after cholecystectomy suffer persisting symptoms.
Method
This study was based on data from the Swedish Register for Gallstone Surgery. Patients with intraoperative gallbladder perforation where it is suspected that gallstones remain in the abdomen were matched with patients that had undergone a cholecystectomy with no suspicion of spilled gallstones. All patients were sent a validated questionnaire including 21 items concerning abdominal pain and inflammatory symptoms. Items were divided into four groups: abdominal pain, consequences of pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, and repeated operation. Mean scores were compared between the study group and the control group using a linear regression model.
Results
The questionnaire was sent to 4269 subjects, and the response rate was 66 %. No significant differences were seen between the study and control groups in the four domains. In the repeated operation domain, 7.1 % in the study group and 5.3 % in the control group underwent a repeated operation (p = 0.057).
Conclusion
Gallstones left in the abdomen are not associated with long-term symptoms. There was a tendency towards a repeat operation in the group that suffered perforation of the gallbladder, although this finding was not significant.
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