Rectosigmoid resection by gynecologic oncologists versus colorectal surgeons: as long as it catches the mouse, does the color of the cat matter?

Chang, Suk-Joon; Fotopoulou, Christina; Bristow, Robert E.; Dennis, S.; Cliby, William A.

doi:10.3802/jgo.2021.32.e51

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“…This nding is con rmed by other studies comparing operations performed by gynecologists oncologists and intestinal surgeons. However, the data are only for primary cytoreduction [23,24] In our study, the mean PFS for all patients was 13,4 months, but for the subpopulation with complete secondary cytoreduction surgery (R0), it was 15,5 months. Despite a high percentage of complete cytoreduction 87,5, the PFS in our study was shorter than that in the DESKTOP I-III study (18,4 months), the CALIPSO study (18,2 months), the GOG 213 study (18,9 months) and the SOC-1 study (17,4 months).…”

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Tumor-bowel fistula as a rare form of recurrent ovarian cancer – imaging and treatment. The pilot study

Jankowska-Lombarska

Grabowska-Derlatka

Derlatka

2022

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Background. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the value of imaging techniques (CT and MRI) in the diagnosis of a tumor-bowel fistula as a rare form of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) relapse. We also performed an initial assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment of this form of relapse. Methods. The study group consisted of 8 patients with suspected platinum-sensitive recurrence in the form of a tumor/bowel fistula. All patients finished their first line of chemotherapy and subsequently showed complete remission for 6 months or more. To qualify patients for further treatment, CT and MRI were performed, which suggested the presence of a fistula between the recurrent tumor and intestine. DESKTOP study criteria were used to qualify patients for secondary cytoreduction. Second-line chemotherapy was given after secondary debulking. Results. In all patients, fistulas formed between the tumor and large bowel. On CT, the fistulas were indirectly visible. In all cases, the fistula was visible on MR images, which showed hypointensity on the T2 and T1 postcontrast sequences but did not show restricted diffusion on the diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) sequence. Patients who were qualified for the study underwent secondary debulking with bowel resection. In all eight cases, the fistula between the tumor and surrounding organs was confirmed. During surgery, seven intestinal anastomoses and one colostomy were performed. No residual macroscopic tumor remained in seven cases (resection R0-87,5%). The progression-free survival was 8.4-22.6 months (median 13.4). In the group with cytoreduction R0, the median PFS was 15.5 months (12-22). Conclusion. In the case of relapsed EOC in patients with clinical symptoms in the form of a fistula, CT should not be the only diagnostic method, as MRI is a superior method for diagnosing fistulas. Bowel resection with simultaneous anastomosis seems to be a good and safe solution for these patients. However, an appropriate qualification for surgery is essential.

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Tumor-bowel fistula as a rare form of recurrent ovarian cancer – imaging and treatment. The pilot study

Jankowska-Lombarska

Grabowska-Derlatka

Derlatka

2022

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“…Given the factors mentioned above, if a surgeon is not familiar or has less expertise in the principles of ovarian cancer treatment and biology, this might lead to a higher rate of bowel diversion in cytoreductive procedures. The gynaecological oncologist should guide and coordinate surgical decisions, if necessary, to guarantee a restrictive stoma policy [18]. On one hand, in a recent meta-analysis, protective ostomies in ovarian cancer patients were not significantly associated with less anastomotic leakage with respect to non-ostomy patients [19].…”

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OVA-LEAK: Prognostic score for colo-rectal anastomotic leakage in patients undergoing ovarian cancer surgery

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Gynecologic Oncology

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“…This finding is confirmed by other studies comparing operations performed by gynecologic oncologists and intestinal surgeons. However, the data are only for primary cytoreduction [23,24].…”

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Tumor-Bowel Fistula as a Rare Form of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer—Imaging and Treatment: Preliminary Report

2022

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Background. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the value of imaging techniques, including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in the diagnosis of a tumor-bowel fistula as a rare form of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) relapse. We also performed an initial assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment of this form of relapse. Methods. The study group consisted of eight patients with suspected platinum-sensitive recurrence in the form of a tumor/bowel fistula. All patients finished their first line of chemotherapy and subsequently showed complete remission for 6 months or more. To qualify patients for further treatment, CT and MRI were performed, which suggested the presence of a fistula between the recurrent tumor and intestine. DESKTOP study criteria were used to qualify patients for secondary cytoreduction. Second-line chemotherapy was given after secondary debulking. Results. In all patients, fistulas formed between the tumor and large bowel. On CT, the fistulas were indirectly visible. In all cases, the fistula was visible on MR images, which showed hypointensity on the T2 and T1 post-contrast sequences but did not show restricted diffusion on the diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) sequence. Patients who were qualified for the study underwent secondary debulking with bowel resection. In all eight cases, the fistula between the tumor and surrounding organs was confirmed. During surgery, seven intestinal anastomoses and one colostomy were performed. No residual macroscopic tumor remained in seven cases (resection R0-87.5%). The progression-free survival (PFS) was 8.4–22.6 months (median 13.4). In the group with cytoreduction R0, the median PFS was 15.5 months (12–22). Conclusion. In patients with suspected EOC recurrence with clinically suspected fistula, CT scan is not sufficient. In CT, the presence of a fistula is suspected based on indirect symptoms. MRI, as a method with much greater tissue resolution, confirms the diagnosis. In addition, MRI can identify the point of the tumor/bowel junction. This is especially true with a large infiltration covering several intestinal parts. Bowel resection with simultaneous anastomosis is a good and safe solution for these patients. However, appropriate qualification for the procedure is necessary, which will allow for surgery without residual macroscopic disease (R0 surgery). Due to the small number of cases, our results cannot be generalized. We treat them as a hypothesis that can be verified in a larger study.

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Rectosigmoid resection by gynecologic oncologists versus colorectal surgeons: as long as it catches the mouse, does the color of the cat matter?

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Tumor-bowel fistula as a rare form of recurrent ovarian cancer – imaging and treatment. The pilot study

Tumor-bowel fistula as a rare form of recurrent ovarian cancer – imaging and treatment. The pilot study

OVA-LEAK: Prognostic score for colo-rectal anastomotic leakage in patients undergoing ovarian cancer surgery

Tumor-Bowel Fistula as a Rare Form of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer—Imaging and Treatment: Preliminary Report

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