Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Multicenter Study
Factors associated with the frequency of initial total mastectomy: results of a multi-institutional study.
Several previous studies have reported conflicting data on recent trends in use of initial total mastectomy (TM); the factors that contribute to TM variation are not entirely clear. Using a multi-institution database, we analyzed how practice, patient, and tumor characteristics contributed to variation in TM for invasive breast cancer. ⋯ We identified factors associated with initial TM, including preoperative MRI and individual surgeon, that contribute to the current debate about variation in use of TM for the management of breast cancer. Additional evaluation of patient understanding of surgical options and outcomes in breast cancer and the impact of the surgeon provider is warranted.
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Multicenter Study
Surgical management of patients with synchronous colorectal liver metastasis: a multicenter international analysis.
The goal of this study was to investigate the surgical management and outcomes of patients with primary colorectal cancer (CRC) and synchronous liver metastasis (sCRLM). ⋯ Simultaneous and staged resections for sCRLM can be performed with comparable morbidity, mortality, and long-term oncologic outcomes.
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The incidence of thyroid cancer in patients treated operatively for thyroid disease has been historically low (<5%). Previous series have not specifically addressed cancer rates in both euthyroid and hyperthyroid patients. This study examined cancer frequency in patients referred for removal of benign thyroid disease in a multi-institutional series. ⋯ These data confirm higher than expected incidental thyroid cancer rates (15.6%) in the largest multi-institutional surgical series to date. Nodular thyroids, males, and young patients were more likely to harbor incidental carcinoma. These data support consideration of initial total thyroidectomy as the preferred approach for patients referred to the surgeon with bilateral nodular disease.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Autologous options for postmastectomy breast reconstruction: a comparison of outcomes based on the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.
The postmastectomy patient faces a plethora of choices when opting for autologous breast reconstruction; however, multi-institutional data comparing the available techniques are lacking. The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database provides a robust patient cohort for comparing outcomes and determining independent predictors of complications for each autologous method. ⋯ This large-scale, multicenter evaluation of outcomes in autologous breast reconstruction found that free flaps have the highest captured 30-day complication and reoperation rates of any autologous reconstructive method; complications in latissimus flaps were surprisingly few. Pedicled TRAM and latissimus flaps remain the most commonly used autologous reconstructive methods. In addition to providing statistically robust outcomes data, this study contributes significantly to patient education and preoperative planning discussions.
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Multicenter Study
Primary versus secondary splenic pedicle dissection in laparoscopic splenectomy for splenic diseases.
Some areas of laparoscopic splenectomy (LS), such as the approach to splenic pedicle dissection, remain controversial. Here we recommend a technique for dissecting the secondary splenic pedicle vessels on the basis of analysis of retrospective data. ⋯ Secondary splenic pedicle dissection can decrease the incidence of splenic fever and pancreatic leakage and is a valuable technique for LS for normal-sized spleen or moderate splenomegaly. It is not a safe procedure for massive splenomegaly because of the high conversion rate.