Coronary Disease ; complications ; Elective Surgical Procedures ; adverse effects ; Female ; Humans ; Male

In the past several years of 21 century, there are many updates of concepts on the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer, which indicates the era of experience-based medicine has been gradually replaced by that of evidence-based medicine. Despite emerging evidence from randomized controlled trials(RCT) and meta-analyses questioning its use, concurrent suggestion on the indication of preoperative bowel preparation has not been reached. The authors agree with the opinion of The Huang Jia-si Textbook of Surgery(7th Edition). Preoperative bowel preparation should be emphasized before the consensus is confirmed, though there are so many trials showing that bowel preparation before elective colorectal surgery was unnecessary. In the authors' consideration, compared with the Westerner, the Chinese prefer to the food style of low fat and high cellulose, which would make more food residue. So whether the oversea finding of the preoperative bowel preparation is fit for the colorectal patients in China is questioned. Therefore large-sample, multi-centre, prospective RCT is expected to be carried out by the national academic organization, by which high-ranking evidence suitable for the Chinese could be obtained.
Colorectal Surgery ; Elective Surgical Procedures ; Enema ; adverse effects ; methods ; Humans ; Preoperative Care

Secondary to the widespread use of the modern imaging techniques of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound, 70% of renal tumors today are detected incidentally with a median tumor size of less than 4 cm. Twenty years ago, all renal tumors, regardless of size were treated with radical nephrectomy (RN). Elective partial nephrectomy (PN) has emerged as the treatment of choice for small renal tumors. The basis of this paradigm shift is three major factors: (1) cancer specific survival is equivalent for T1 tumors (7 cm or less) whether treated by PN or RN; (2) approximately 45% of renal tumors have indolent or benign pathology; and (3) PN prevents or delays the onset of chronic kidney disease, a condition associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Although PN can be technically demanding and associated with potential complications of bleeding, infection, and urinary fistula, the patient derived benefits of this operation far outweigh the risks. We have developed a "mini-flank" open surgical approach that is highly effective and, coupled with rapid recovery postoperative care pathways associated with a 2-day length of hospital stay.
Elective Surgical Procedures/adverse effects/*methods ; Humans ; Incidental Findings ; Kidney Neoplasms/*surgery ; Length of Stay ; Nephrectomy/adverse effects/*methods ; Postoperative Complications/prevention & control ; Treatment Outcome

Secondary to the widespread use of the modern imaging techniques of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound, 70% of renal tumors today are detected incidentally with a median tumor size of less than 4 cm. Twenty years ago, all renal tumors, regardless of size were treated with radical nephrectomy (RN). Elective partial nephrectomy (PN) has emerged as the treatment of choice for small renal tumors. The basis of this paradigm shift is three major factors: (1) cancer specific survival is equivalent for T1 tumors (7 cm or less) whether treated by PN or RN; (2) approximately 45% of renal tumors have indolent or benign pathology; and (3) PN prevents or delays the onset of chronic kidney disease, a condition associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Although PN can be technically demanding and associated with potential complications of bleeding, infection, and urinary fistula, the patient derived benefits of this operation far outweigh the risks. We have developed a "mini-flank" open surgical approach that is highly effective and, coupled with rapid recovery postoperative care pathways associated with a 2-day length of hospital stay.
Elective Surgical Procedures/adverse effects/*methods ; Humans ; Incidental Findings ; Kidney Neoplasms/*surgery ; Length of Stay ; Nephrectomy/adverse effects/*methods ; Postoperative Complications/prevention & control ; Treatment Outcome

For elective surgery of colorectal cancer, current evidence supports preoperative mechanical bowel preparation combined with oral antibiotics. Meanwhile, for patients with varied degrees of intestinal stenosis, individualized protocol is required to avoid adverse events. We hereby summarize recent high-quality evidences and updates of guidelines and consensus, and recommend stratified bowel preparation based on the clinical practice of our institute as follows. (1) For patients with unimpaired oral intake, whose tumor can be passed by colonoscopy, mechanical bowel preparation and oral antibiotics are given. (2) For patients without symptoms of bowel obstruction but with impaired oral intake or incomplete colonoscopy due to tumor-related stenosis, small-dosage laxative is given for several days before surgery, and oral antibiotics the day before surgery. (3) For patients with bowel obstruction, mechanical bowel preparation or enema is not indicated. We proposed this evidence-based, individualized protocol for preoperative bowel preparation for the reference of our colleagues, in the hope of improving perioperative outcomes and reducing adverse events.
Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use* ; Colorectal Neoplasms/drug therapy* ; Constriction, Pathologic/etiology* ; Elective Surgical Procedures/adverse effects* ; Humans ; Preoperative Care/methods* ; Surgical Wound Infection/etiology*

PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of preoperative mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) based on the occurrence of anastomosis leakage, surgical site infection (SSI), and severity of surgical complication when performing elective colorectal surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MBP and non-MBP patients were matched using propensity score. The outcomes were evaluated according to tumor location such as right- (n=84) and left-sided colon (n=50) and rectum (n=100). In the non-MBP group, patients with right-sided colon cancer did not receive any preparation, and patients with both left-sided colon and rectal cancers were given one rectal enema before surgery. RESULTS: In the right-sided colon surgery, there was no anastomosis leakage. SSI occurred in 2 (4.8%) and 4 patients (9.5%) in the non-MBP and MBP groups, respectively. In the left-sided colon cancer surgery, there was one anastomosis leakage (4.0%) in each group. SSI occurred in none in the rectal enema group and in 2 patients (8.0%) in the MBP group. In the rectal cancer surgery, there were 5 anastomosis leakages (10.0%) in the rectal enema group and 2 (4.0%) in the MBP group. SSI occurred in 3 patients (6.0%) in each groups. Severe surgical complications (Grade III, IV, or V) based on Dindo-Clavien classification, occurred in 7 patients (14.0%) in the rectal enema group and 1 patient (2.0%) in the MBP group (p=0.03). CONCLUSION: Right- and left-sided colon cancer surgery can be performed safely without MBP. In rectal cancer surgery, rectal enema only before surgery seems to be dangerous because of the higher rate of severe postoperative complications.
Aged ; Anastomosis, Surgical ; Colorectal Surgery/adverse effects/*methods ; Elective Surgical Procedures/*adverse effects/methods ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Preoperative Care/*adverse effects/methods ; *Propensity Score ; Retrospective Studies ; Surgical Wound Infection/epidemiology ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the clinical effectiveness of Onodera prognostic nutrition index (OPNI) in the predictive value of nutrition risk.

METHODSIn a prospective cohort study from July 2014 to June 2015 in the Department of General Surgery of the Ninth People's Hospital of Chongqing, NRS2002 and OPNI were conducted in 200 patients undergoing gastrointestinal elective operation. OPNI was calculated with serum albumin (Alb) and peripheral lymphocyte (TLC) [OPNI=Alb(10(9)/L)+5×TLC(10(9)/L)]. By using the results of NRS2002 as the golden standard for diagnosis of nutrition risk (A NRS2002 score≥3 was deemed as nutritional risk and a nutritional care plan should be initiated. A NRS2002 score <3 was deemed as no nutritional risk), the effectiveness of OPNI was evaluated by the receiver operator characteristic(ROC) curve. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, Youden indexes and area under ROC curve(AUC) of different diagnostic cut-off points of OPNI were analyzed to determine the optimal operating point (OOP). Kappa test was used to estimate the consistency of different cut-off points for OPNI with NRS2002 in defining nutrition risk.

RESULTSA total of 103 patients were of NRS2002 ≥3 group, and 97 of NRS2002 <3 group. The overall OPNI was 45.4±7.4. When OOP was 45.8, the AUC of OPNI was 0.914 (95% CI: 0.873 to 0.954); the sensitivity, specificity, Youden indexes were 85.4%, 85.6%, 0.711; the positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 85.3% and 83.7%, respectively. According to this OOP, the subjects were divided into the OPNI ≥45.8 group(n=102) and OPNI <45.8 group (n=98). Compared with OPNI ≥45.8 group, OPNI <45.8 group were older [(66.5±12.1)years vs. (57.0±15.3) years, t=-4.905, P=0.000], and had lower BMI[(20.4±3.0) kg/m(2) vs. (21.7±3.0) kg/m(2), t=3.069, P=0.002], lower albumin[(34.7±4.7)10(9)/L vs.(43.6±3.4)10(9)/L, t=15.542, P=0.000] and lower TLC[(1.0±0.5)10(9)/L vs.(1.6±0.7)10(9)/L, t=7.254, P=0.000], respectively. Kappa test indicated that when using OPNI=45.8, the diagnostic value of OPNI on nutrition risk was consistence with NRS2002(Kappa=0.691, P=0.000).

CONCLUSIONSOPNI can be used as a relatively simple and reliable method for clinical screening and assessment of nutrition risk.

Digestive System Surgical Procedures ; adverse effects ; Elective Surgical Procedures ; adverse effects ; Humans ; Lymphocytes ; Malnutrition ; diagnosis ; Nutrition Assessment ; Nutritional Status ; Prospective Studies ; ROC Curve ; Risk ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Serum Albumin ; analysis

Surgical fixation of closed ankle fracture is traditionally viewed as having low risk for post-operative infection. Only a few cases of surgical-site confined infection have been reported. Because of the low infection risk, the necessity for perioperative prophylaxis has been questioned. We report a case of fulminant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis occurring shortly after an elective ankle fixation surgery in an elderly woman with chronic rheumatoid arthritis. Because systemic infection was unexpected, she had been given antipyretics for postoperative fever until just before rapid clinical deterioration. A nearly fatal hematogenous infection occurred after such a procedure, indicating the necessity for being on high alert and considering the possibility of bloodstream infection.
Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Ankle Injuries ; surgery ; Elective Surgical Procedures ; Endocarditis, Bacterial ; etiology ; Female ; Fracture Fixation, Internal ; adverse effects ; Humans ; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ; Staphylococcal Infections ; etiology

BACKGROUNDFew studies have investigated perioperative major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) in elderly Chinese patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) undergoing noncardiac surgery. This study examined the incidence and risk factors for perioperative MACE in elderly patients who underwent noncardiac surgery, and established a risk stratification system.

METHODSThis retrospective observational clinical study included 482 patients aged ≥60 years with CHD who underwent elective major noncardiac surgery at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital. The primary outcome was MACE within 30 days after surgery. Risk factors were evaluated using multivariate Logistic regression analysis.

RESULTSPerioperative MACE occurred in 61(12.66%) of the study patients. Five independent risk factors for perioperative MACE were identified: history of heart failure, preoperative arrhythmia, preoperative diastolic blood pressure ≤75 mmHg, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade 3 or higher, and intraoperative blood transfusion. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the risk-index score was 0.710±0.037. Analysis of the risk stratification system showed that the incidence of perioperative MACE increased significantly with increasing levels of risk.

CONCLUSIONSElderly Chinese patients with CHD who undergo noncardiac surgery have a high risk of perioperative MACE. Five independent risk factors for perioperative MACE were identified. Our risk stratification system may be useful for assessing perioperative cardiac risk in elderly patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Coronary Disease ; complications ; Elective Surgical Procedures ; adverse effects ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Assessment

OBJECTIVETo explore the optimal approach to the prevention of hypotension during cesarean section for the benefits of both the parturients and the newborns.

METHODSForty singleton full-term pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean delivery were randomly allocated into two equal groups. For prevention of hypotension during spinal anesthesia, ephedrine or pre-anesthetic volume with Voluven was administered. The changes of blood pressure, heart rate, and Apgar scores of the newborns were monitored and recorded, and the umbilical arterial blood gas variables were compared between the two groups. The placental samples were collected and immunohistochemistry for CD34 was performed for stereological study of the placental villous capillaries.

RESULTSThe umbilical arterial PaCO(2), PaO(2) and Apgar scores showed no significant differences between the two groups (P<0.05). The heart rate, incidence of hypotension and the lactic acid value were significantly higher, and the umbilical arterial pH significantly lower in ephedrine group than in the Voluven group (P>0.05). While the length density of the villous capillaries was comparable between the two groups (P>0.05), the volume density of the villous capillaries was significantly decreased in ephedrine group (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONPre-anesthetic volume expansion with Voluven can maintain stable hemodynamics during spinal anesthesia and also efficiently improve the tissue perfusion, microcirculation and uteroplacental blood flow, thus increasing the oxygen supply to the fetus.

Adult ; Anesthesia, Obstetrical ; adverse effects ; Anesthesia, Spinal ; adverse effects ; Cesarean Section ; Elective Surgical Procedures ; Female ; Humans ; Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives ; administration & dosage ; Hypotension ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Placenta ; anatomy & histology ; blood supply ; Placental Circulation ; drug effects ; Plasma Substitutes ; administration & dosage ; Pregnancy