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OTT01 Tricks of the Trade: Oral (pre-recorded) |
Selection of Presentations from Abstract Submissions
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Flip the Liver for Segment 7 Resection Christoph Kummerli, United Kingdom
C. Kummerli1,2, C. Tschuor1,3, M. Abu Hilal1,2 1University Hospital Southampton, United Kingdom, 2Istituto Fondazione Poliambulanza, Italy, 3University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
The hepatic segment 7 is considered the most
difficult segment to treat due to its anatomical location close to the
diaphragm and adjacent to the ribs making it difficult to expose and access during
laparoscopic liver surgery (Figure 1). Some authors proposed a transthoracic
and transdiaphragmatic approach or intercostal port placement.
For a transabdominal approach to Segment 7, we
herein describe the “Flip the Liver” maneuver. Four steps are mandatory for
success of this trick: i) Thorough mobilization of the right hemiliver including
division of the round ligament and dissection of the retroperitoneal reflection ii) followed by pulling the liver caudally towards the patients left leg
grasping the falciform ligament or the gallbladder. iii) Ensure anticlockwise
rotation and caudalisation of segment 7 and iv) finally check that the Pringle
tape exits the abdominal wall through a port at a location permitting to pull
the liver in the same caudal direction on the left side.
The resulting localisation of segment 7 towards
former segment 6 facilitates any liver resection in this segment. “Topographically”
segment 7 becomes segment 6, “a posterior segment becomes an anterior segment
“(Figure 1). Moreover, the posterior part of segment 7 becomes more accessible
for the subxyphoidal port and a resection, preferably using the diamond
technique, can be applied safely. |
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Tips and Tricks During the Performance of Total Laparoscopic Perichystectomy for Hydatid Cyst of All Liver Locations César Muñoz, Chile
C. Muñoz1,2, D. Palominos1,2, G. Sepulveda1,2, S. Sotelo1,2, F. Gonzalez1,2, C. Varela2 1Digestive and HPB Surgery Unit, Universidad Catolica del Maule, Chile, 2Digestive and HPB Surgery Unit, Hospital Regional de Talca, Chile
Total laparoscopic perichystectomy (TLP) for hydatid cyst has been debated and poorly developed due to the risk of parasite dissemination during surgery. In the last 5 years, we have systematically performed TLP for cysts < 15 cm located in all segments of the liver. During the development and perfection of the technique we have implemented some perioperative protocols and learned some tricks that facilitate surgery by reducing the risks of dissemination. Our goal is to present the clinical study protocol, the technique used and some tricks developed during the performance of TLP in liver hydatidosis of any location. It is presented through videos: the preoperative study, the positioning of the patient to address the different lesions located in all the segments, the treatment of the parasite in the intraoperative in the open and closed TLP, as well as the treatment of some complications occurred during the surgery. In more than 30 patients who underwent surgery using these principles, we have not had Clavien morbidity> III in the postoperative period. During the systematic and standardized postoperative follow-up, we have not had cases of recurrence nor the complications derived from the residual cavity that exists in other less radical techniques. TLP is an implementable and reproducible technique with low recurrence risks, without the morbidity of the residual cavity that exists in conservative techniques and with the benefits of minimally invasive surgery. |
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Ultrasound-Guided Inguinal Intranodal Lymphangiography (INLA) to Treat Postoperative Refractory Ascites after Major HPB Surgery as a Less Invasive Modality Hiroshi Nakano, Japan
H. Nakano1, S. Kobayashi2, T. Matsushita1, T. Otsubo2 1Surgery, NHO Shizuoka Medical Center, Japan, 2Gastroenterological Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Japan
Refractory ascites occasionally occurs
after major HPB surgery as a result of damage to the intraabdominal lymphatic vessels. Treatment
of low-fat diet, octreotide, or surgical ligation of the site of lymphatic leak
may not be effective. Reliable less invasive treatment should be
needed to control refractory ascites. Our group preliminary
reported the utility of minimal invasive therapy using inguinal intranodal
lymphangiography (INLA) in order to treat uncontrollable ascites (Hirata M, et
al. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 40:1281;2017). We here report
three cases with refractory ascites after major HPB surgery who were
dramatically treated with ultrasound-guided inguinal INLA. The first patient
underwent left hepatectomy with caudate lobe resection plus
pancreaticoduodenectomy due to widespread cholangiocarcinoma. The second
patient underwent right hepatectomy, caudate lobectomy, and extrahepatic bile
duct resection due to gall bladder carcinoma. The third patient underwent right
hepatectomy due to huge hepatocellular carcinoma. Abdominal drains were not
able to remove because of uncontrollable ascites more than one month after
surgery in these three patients. Ultrasound-guided inguinal INLA using Lipiodol
was performed in these patients. In the second patient, two series of bilateral
inguinal INLA was needed, but the other two patients were treated by only once right inguinal INLA. Refractory ascites was dramatically treated in these patients, and they immediately discharged. The INLA using Lipiodol can act as an embolic agent within the leaking
lymphatic vessel and induce a local inflammatory reaction to seal the leak. The
ultrasound-guided inguinal INLA is less invasive treatment
for postoperative refractory ascites after major HPB surgery. |
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Cholangioscopic Holmium Laser Lithotripsy (CHOLI): Novel Surgical Technique for Complete Clearance of Intrahepatic Stones in Hepatolithiasis Nitin Vashistha, India
N. Vashistha1, A. Kumar2, D. Singhal1 1Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, India, 2Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, India
Background: In Hepatolithiasis without
liver atrophy, abscess or cholangiocarcinoma (hepatectomy not indicated)
complete stone clearance is essential for recurrence free long term outcome.
For this purpose we used CHOLI
using flexible ureterorenoscope (versatile, easy availability) instead of
choledochoscope (limited utility). CHOLI:
Key Steps
1. Right Kocher's incision
2. Cholecystectomy
3. Choledochotomy and choledocholithotomy
4. Flexible ureterorenoscope (Karl Storz Flex 2,
external diameter 7 F) introduced through choledochotomy.
5. Systematic biliary endoscopy and CHOLI for left and right hepatic ducts and segmental ducts
and beyond. For this 200 micron holmium laser fiber was introduced through ureterorenoscope and stones pulverized. (Video)
6. Larger stone fragments removed with basket (Ngage
nitinol stone extractor, size 1.7 F, length 115 cm; Cook Medical), while
smaller stones were flushed out.
7. Choledochoscopy (ureterorenoscope) for residual stones
in distal CBD.
8. Choledochocojejunostomy (Roux loop 60 cm)
Outcomes:
Ø Setting: Tertiary care hospital in non endemic area
Ø Patients: 4 (2 males, 2 female; age 51-59 years)
Ø Extent: Left lobe + CBD (1), Bilobar + CBD (3)
Ø Operating time: 360-420 minutes
Ø Complete stone clearance: All patients
Ø Complications (Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3 ): None
Ø Follow up: 7-84 months
Ø Recurrence: None
Advantages:
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Complete clearance of biliary system with single
intervention (cf. endoscopic/percutaneous techniques)
Flexible
ureterorenoscope can access most peripheral ducts
Holmium laser results in complete pulverization of
stones
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Technically simple, parenchyma preserving (cf.
hepatectomy)
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Lesions suspicious of concomitant
cholangiocarcinoma can be biopsied
Conclusions:
CHOLI achieves complete stone
clearance in hepatolithiasis. [CHOLI: Technique and outcome] |
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Temporary Mesenteric-Portal Shunt Using Prosthetic Graft Together with Intermittent Superior Mesenteric Artery Clamping (Pringle-Like) during Complex Venous Resction/Reconstruction in Pancreaticoduodenctomy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Tumours Mohammed Ghallab, United Kingdom
M. Ghallab1, C. Maulat2, M. Tedeschi2, A. Sa Cunha2, D. Cherqui2 1Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2HPB, Paul Brousse Hospital - Paris South University, France
Introduction: Portal and superior mesenteric vein resection
and reconstruction during pancreatic surgery for locally advanced tumors poses
a challenging surgical scenario. Potential problems are; major bleeding, prolonged
clamping with hepatic ischemia, venous congestion of the gut, and using the
more difficult artery first approach. This potentially may increase morbidity
and mortality of the procedure. To obviate these potential problems, we propose
a pre-emptive temporary SMV-portal venous shunt with intermittent SMA clamping
(pringle-like). This would allow for extensive dissection of the pancreatic
head mass without interruption of portal venous flow.
Method: Exposure of infrapancretic SMV and
supra-pancreatic portal vein is achieved preserving splenic and inferior
mesenteric vein. A 10mm ringed Gore-Tex graft is anastomosed end to end to the SMV and end to side to the portal vein allowing extensive pancreatic
resection and separation of the tumour from SMA. This was done in combination
with intermittent clamping of the SMA to farther decrease venous congestion of
the midgut and provide good haemostasis. After the tumour is resected, the Gore-Tex graft was then replaced
with a cryo-preserved cadaveric vein graft used for reconstruction end-to-end
anastomosis for both ends, and closing the side portal veinotomy.
Results and conclusion: The combined use of intermittent SMV/PV
shunt and intermittent arterial clamping of SMA facilitates a complex
pancreaticoduedenal resection. This was done avoiding serious potential
complications and no time pressure. Also the SMA was appropriately and carefully assessed giving the
opportunity to do an arterial resection re-construction if needed. The patient
had an uneventful postoperative stay. |
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Mesocaval Shunt to Decompress Cavernous Transformation in Pancreatic Surgery Rebecca Kim, United States
R. Kim1, S. Tsai1, R. Buddithi2, D. Evans1, K. Christians1 1Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, United States, 2Anesthesia, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, United States
Cavernous transformation of the portal vein (PV) due to
obstruction or severe narrowing of the spleno-porto-mesenteric confluence in
pancreatic diseases often renders surgical removal of the pancreatic head impossible.
A mesocaval shunt (MCS) allows for decompression of the porta hepatis and
peripancreatic varices necessary for safe dissection in patients who would
otherwise be considered inoperable.
We utilize the left internal jugular (IJ) vein as the vascular
conduit as it offers the best size match. An IJ vein-to-inferior vena cava(IVC)
end-to-side anastomosis is created caudal to the left renal vein junction with
a running 6-0 polypropylene suture.
The superior mesenteric vein (SMV) is then divided just cephalad to its
bifurcation into the jejunal and ileal branches. An end-to-end SMV-to-IJ vein
anastomosis is created with 6-0 polypropylene interrupted suture. When combined
with a splenorenal bypass, all mesenteric venous return is temporarily diverted
to the systemic circulation. After removal of the pancreatic head, the IVC
anastomosis is disconnected and hepatopetal flow in the portal vein is restored
with an end-to-end anastomosis of the IJ graft to the PV. Occasionally, we have left a MCS bypass intact
as a permanent shunt when the splenoportal confluence can be preserved.
A MCS allows for resection of the pancreatic head in the
setting of profound porta hepatis varices in patients with cavernous
transformation of the PV.
[Preoperative imaging and intraoperative photo] |
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Anterior Sector Outflow Reconstruction Using Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Graft in Right Lobe Living Donor Liver Transplantation: A Step towards Donor Safety and Optimising Recipient Outcomes Ashish Singhal, India
A. Singhal, V. Chorasiya, K. Makki, A. Srivastava, A. Khan, M. Qaleem, V. Vij Liver Transplantation & HPB Surgery, Fortis Hospitals, India
Outflow reconstruction in right lobe living donor liver transplantation (RL-LDLT) is critical; especially in liver allografts without middle hepatic vein (MHV). Preserving the MHV with the donors add to donor safety but leads to multiple segmental veins in the graft, which have impact on segmental regeneration of allograft and can cause graft dysfunction. As an institutional policy, we routinely preserve the MHV with donor and reconstruct the anterior sector venous tributaries in recipient. We have been using expanded polytetrafluroethylene (ePTFE) vascular graft to reconstruct the anterior sector tributaries in RL-LDLT. On bench, we created a “Neo-MHV” using ePTFE graft and anastomosing to segment 5/8 veins in an end-to-end/end-to-side fashion. In past, graft right hepatic vein (RHV) and Neo-MHV were anastomosed at separate sites on inferior venacava (IVC) (Separate Drainage). Since February 2016, the end of Neo-MHV was anastomosed with end of graft RHV in side-to-side fashion to create a common ostium. A single Neo-MHV-RHV (common ostium) to caval RHV orifice anastomosis was performed (Single Composite Drainage). At six months, 15.6% patients had occluded interposition conduits. Considering that graft regeneration occurs mainly during the first month, long-term patency of the interposition grafts for V5/8 drainage is not a major concern. All these patients remained asymptomatic and had normal liver functions. None of these patients underwent any intervention. In centers with limited access to deceased donor vascular grafts, use of ePTFE graft is a viable option with excellent patency and patient outcomes. [Outflow Reconstruction in LDLT (Right Lobe without MHV)] |
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Tips and Tricks for the Uncinate Dissection during Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy Dominic Sanford, United States
D. Sanford1, C. Hammill1, W. Hawkins1, H. Asbun2 1Washington University in Saint Louis, United States, 2Miami Cancer Institute, United States
Background: Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) is a complex operation, and the uncinate dissection is perhaps the most difficult step in the resection phase of this procedure. The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate our technique (using videos) for uncinate dissection during LPD along with a few commonly encountered scenarios. Technique: The setup is extremely important to the success of this challenging step. Specifically, camera port location (Cam) as well as surgeon and assistant instrument choice and port site usage can greatly affect the difficulty of this phase of the operation (see Figure). We routinely use a port to the right of midline for the camera. The surgeon stands to the right of the patient with his/her right hand (S-RH) in the midline port with a vessel sealing device, while a large grasper in the left hand (S-LH) serves to retract the entire specimen to the patient's right. The assistant stands on the patient's left side using a suction in the right hand (A-RH) to keep the operative field dry and a laparoscopic kitner in the left hand (A-LH) to retract the superior mesenteric (SMV)/portal vein (PV) to the patient's left thereby exposing the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). The dissection proceeds from caudad to cephalad taking care to ligate the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery as well as large venous branches from the SMV/PV. Conclusion: This technique is a safe and reproducible method for removing the pancreatic head from the SMV/PV and SMA.
[Laparoscopic Uncinate Dissection Setup. Surgeon left hand (S-LH) and right hand (S-RH), Assistant left hand (A-LH) and right hand (A-RH), Camera (Cam)] |
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Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Distal Pancreatectomy Preserves Splenic Function Nicholas O'Rourke, Australia
N. O'Rourke, D. Kilburn Royal Brisbane Hospital, University of Qld, Australia
Introduction: Distal Pancreatectomy often requires splenectomy, for oncologic reasons, or because splenic vessels are involved. The immune function of the spleen is increasingly recognized, and many national guidelines suggest long term antibiotics following splenectomy. Method: In many patients planned for distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy, it may be possible to preserve the upper pole of the spleen, with blood supply from the short gastric vessels. Results: This technique is demonstrated laparoscopically in a 58 yo female with an enlarging cystic lesion in the tail of the pancreas. The spleen is divided using an energy device with topical haemostatic agents. Follow up imaging demonstrates hypertrophy of this splenic remnant, and blood analysis suggests competent splenic function. Conclusions: In selected patients undergoing (laparoscopic) distal pancreatectomy, preservation of a portion of the spleen, may avoid sacrificing immunocompetence. |
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