{"title":"From the operating room: Surgeons' views on difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomies.","authors":"Ritika Agarwal, Vinay M D Prabhu, Nitin A R Rao","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.24-219","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.24-219","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds/aims: </strong>Assessing surgical difficulty in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is challenging due to variations in surgeon proficiency and institutional protocols. This study evaluates surgeons' perspectives on procedural difficulty and examines how intraoperative findings and preoperative imaging contribute to refining difficulty assessment criteria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 50 laparoscopic surgeons in India, providing insights into tolerances for surgical duration and blood loss, reasons for conversion, and predictors of complexity. Responses were analyzed using SPSS, with statistical significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among surveyed surgeons, 82.0% were male, and 78.0% worked in private institutions and 52.0% had performed over 1,000 LCs. Conversion to open surgery was primarily influenced by significant blood loss (68.0%) and biliary injury (94.0%). While 38.0% preferred surgeries under 60 minutes, 26.0% imposed no time constraints. Key intraoperative challenges included dense adhesions, cholecysto-enteric fistulas, and fibrosis. Less experienced surgeons reported greater challenges with scarring adhesions and anatomical variations, but no significant differences were found for other factors like edematous or necrotic changes. Preoperative imaging was considered essential by most surgeons.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study underscores the limited reliability of traditional parameters for assessing difficulty in LC. Surgeons highlighted the importance of objective intraoperative findings and preoperative imaging in predicting surgical challenges. Factors such as adhesions, fibrosis, and anatomical variations significantly impact LC difficulty, with decisions regarding conversion to open surgery largely driven by individual judgment rather than experience. Standardized grading systems incorporating these factors could improve surgical planning, reduce complications, and enhance patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":" ","pages":"150-156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093243/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143506051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Usefulness of intraoperative choledochoscopy in laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy for severe cholecystitis.","authors":"Rui-Hui Zhang, Xiang-Nan Wang, Yue-Feng Ma, Xue-Qian Tang, Mei-Ju Lin, Li-Jun Shi, Jing-Yi Li, Hong-Wei Zhang","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.25-010","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.25-010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy (LSC) has been a safe and viable alternative to conversion to laparotomy in cases of severe cholecystitis. The objective of this study is to determine the utility of intraoperative choledochoscopy in LSC for the exploration of the gallbladder, cyst duct, and subsequent stone clearance of the cystic duct in cases of severe cholecystitis. A total of 72 patients diagnosed with severe cholecystitis received choledochoscopy-assisted laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy (CALSC). A choledochoscopy was performed to explore the gallbladder cavity and/or cystic duct, and to extract stones using a range of techniques. The clinical records, including the operative records and outcomes, were subjected to analysis. No LSC was converted to open surgery, and no bile duct or vascular injuries were sustained. All stones within the cystic duct were removed by a combination of techniques, including high-frequency needle knife electrotomy, basket, and electrohydraulic lithotripsy. A follow-up examination revealed the absence of residual bile duct stones, with the exception of one common bile duct stone, which was extracted via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. In certain special cases, CALSC may prove to be an efficacious treatment for the management of severe cholecystitis. This technique allows for optimal comprehension of the situation within the gallbladder cavity and cystic duct, facilitating the removal of stones from the cystic duct and reducing the residue of the non-functional gallbladder remnant.</p>","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":"29 2","pages":"192-198"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093239/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144063451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammed Hammoda, Shahab Hajibandeh, Bilal Al-Sarireh
{"title":"Short-term and long-term outcomes of pancreas preserving total duodenectomy: A case series from a single center with 13 years' experience and complimentary meta-analysis.","authors":"Mohammed Hammoda, Shahab Hajibandeh, Bilal Al-Sarireh","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.24-214","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.24-214","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds/aims: </strong>To determine short-term and long-term outcomes after pancreas preserving total duodenectomy (PPTD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A case series and a complementary meta-analysis were conducted. All patients with (pre)neoplastic lesions of duodenum who underwent PPTD in a tertiary center for pancreatic surgery between May 2009 and October 2022 were included for the case series. All studies in the literature with a sample size of 10 or more patients reporting outcomes of PPTD were included for the meta-analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 439 patients (18 from case series and 421 from literature) were analyzed. Clavien-Dindo (CD) I complications in 2.9% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.6%-5.2%), CD II complications in 21.1% (14.6%-27.6%), CD III complications in 18.1% (9.3%-26.9%), CD IV complications in 2.7% (0.5%-4.9%), and CD V complications in 2.2% (0.2%-4.2%) of patients were found. Probabilities of overall survival and recurrence-free survival at 15 years were 87% and 86%, respectively. There was no significant difference in the risk of mortality (odds ratio [OR]: 0.82, <i>p</i> = 0.830), total complications (OR: 0.77, <i>p</i> = 0.440), postoperative pancreatic fistula (OR: 0.43, <i>p</i> = 0.140), delayed gastric emptying (OR: 0.70, <i>p</i> = 0.450), or postoperative bleeding (OR: 0.97, <i>p</i> = 0.960) between PPTD and pancreaticoduodenectomy.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>PPTD is safe and feasible for (pre)neoplastic lesions of duodenum not involving the pancreatic head. The risk of severe complications (CD > III) is low and long-term outcomes are favorable. Whether PPTD provides advantages over more radical techniques in terms of long-term outcomes remains controversial and requires further research.</p>","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":" ","pages":"157-167"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093244/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juwan Kim, Seung Soo Hong, Sung Hyun Kim, Ho Kyoung Hwang, Chang Moo Kang
{"title":"A comprehensive study on postoperative complications and postoperative pancreatic fistula in sporadic non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: A retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Juwan Kim, Seung Soo Hong, Sung Hyun Kim, Ho Kyoung Hwang, Chang Moo Kang","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.24-215","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.24-215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds/aims: </strong>Balancing surgical risks and benefits is crucial for managing non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NF-PNETs). Despite high postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) rates, studies on postoperative complications of sporadic NF-PNETs are scarce. Thus, this study aimed to investigate postoperative complications and identify risk factors for POPF.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective review of 166 NF-PNET surgeries performed at Severance Hospital between February 2000 and August 2023 was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Age > 65 years and higher American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) grade were not significantly correlated with severe complications (odds ratio [OR]: 1.10, <i>p</i> = 0.871 and OR: 1.47, <i>p</i> = 0.491, respectively). Surgical procedures included enucleation (13.9%), distal pancreatectomy (50.0%), central pancreatectomy (4.8%), pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) (26.5%), and total pancreatectomy (4.8%). Severe complications occurred in 12.05% of surgeries. The overall incidence of all POPFs including biochemical leaks was 53%, while clinically relevant POPF (grade B or C) occurred in 7.8% of patients. Logistic regression showed that PD (OR: 3.94, <i>p</i> = 0.092) tended to be risk factor for POPF and that diameter of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) ≤ 3 mm was a significant risk factor for POPF (OR: 0.22, <i>p</i> = 0.008). A pancreas thickness (PT)/MPD ratio > 4.47 on preoperative computed tomography predicted all POPFs in PD patients (OR: 11.70, <i>p</i> = 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Age and comorbidities had no significant impact on surgical outcomes. PD was associated with higher serious complications and POPF rates. The PT/MPD ratio is a valuable preoperative tool for predicting POPF risk in PD patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":" ","pages":"168-176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093232/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143411924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lam Sihardo, Arnetta Naomi Louise Lalisang, Ridho Ardhi Syaiful, Afid Brilliana Putra, Yarman Mazni, Agi Satria Putranto, Toar Jean Maurice Lalisang
{"title":"Seizing tumor factors for mortality and survival outcomes following liver resection in Indonesia's hepatocellular carcinoma patients.","authors":"Lam Sihardo, Arnetta Naomi Louise Lalisang, Ridho Ardhi Syaiful, Afid Brilliana Putra, Yarman Mazni, Agi Satria Putranto, Toar Jean Maurice Lalisang","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.24-179","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.24-179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds/aims: </strong>The 3-year mortality rate for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Indonesia was 94.4%. This underscores a significant health issue in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia due to its large population. This study aimed to characterize the outcomes of liver resection for HCC at a National Referral Center in Indonesia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between 2010 and 2020, all patients with HCC undergoing liver resection were included as subjects. Variables collected included sex, age, hepatitis status, and tumor's characteristics. Mortality and survival were the primary outcomes of the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among seventy patients, the mortality rate was 71.4%, with a median overall survival of 19.0 months (95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 6.831.2). Thirty-one patients (44.3%) had extra-large HCC tumors (> 10 cm). Those with extra-large tumors had a lower median survival of 8.0 months. Child-Pugh B and Edmonson-Steiner grade 4 were associated with an increased mortality risk, with unadjusted hazard ratios (HRs) of 2.2 (95%CI: 1.14.3, <i>p</i> = 0.026) and 3.2 (95%CI: 1.37.7, <i>p</i> = 0.011), respectively. Multivariate analysis indicated that Child-Pugh class B significantly increased the risk of mortality, with an adjusted HR of 2.3 (95%CI: 1.05.2, <i>p</i> = 0.046).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>While surgical resection is feasible for tumors of any size, most clinical features are not statistically significantly associated with survival outcomes. The prevalence of extra-large tumors among Indonesian HCC patients highlights the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. Surgical intervention at an earlier stage and with better grade tumors could potentially enhance survival outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":" ","pages":"11-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830890/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142904209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giovanni D Tebala, Paolo Pietro Bianchi, Giles Bond-Smith, Andrea Coratti, Fabrizio Panaro, Graziano Pernazza, Davide Cavaliere
{"title":"Robotic versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Can they be compared? A narrative review and personal considerations disproving low-level evidence.","authors":"Giovanni D Tebala, Paolo Pietro Bianchi, Giles Bond-Smith, Andrea Coratti, Fabrizio Panaro, Graziano Pernazza, Davide Cavaliere","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.24-192","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.24-192","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the gold standard for the treatment of symptomatic gallstones, acute cholecystitis, and acute gallstone pancreatitis. In recent years, the development and diffusion of robotic surgery have provided surgeons with the opportunity to apply this innovative approach to cholecystectomy, yielding interesting results. However, as with any new surgical technique, robotic cholecystectomy (RC) has met with skepticism within the surgical community. Beyond the understandable concerns regarding increased costs, some authors have claimed that RC is associated with a higher complication rate compared to LC. We reviewed the existing literature on this subject, discussing the limitations and strengths of the most significant publications and critically analyzing them. The analysis of the literature indicates that RC is safe and effective, with no definitive evidence of its inferiority compared to LC. Some of the published papers are of low quality and biased, even with significant sample sizes. Furthermore, we believe that comparing an established technique like LC with a new and not yet standardized one such as RC is somewhat illogical. RC represents a significant advance in minimally invasive surgery and should be viewed as an opportunity to familiarize oneself with the robotic device and to enhance the surgeon's skills in preparation for more complex robotic operations. The robotic approach can be beneficial in selected cases of cholecystectomy where fine dissection is required. With further reductions in costs, RC could become the future gold standard for benign gallbladder disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":" ","pages":"5-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830893/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142775054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zofia Czarnecka, Kevin Verhoeff, David Bigam, Khaled Dajani, James Shapiro, Blaire Anderson
{"title":"Impact of soft pancreas on pancreaticoduodenectomy outcomes and the development of the preoperative soft pancreas risk score.","authors":"Zofia Czarnecka, Kevin Verhoeff, David Bigam, Khaled Dajani, James Shapiro, Blaire Anderson","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.24-172","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.24-172","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds/aims: </strong>Pancreatic texture is difficult to predict without palpation. Soft pancreatic texture is associated with increased post-operative complications, including postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), cardiac, and respiratory complications. We aimed to develop a calculator predicting pancreatic texture using patient factors and to illustrate complications from soft pancreatic texture following pancreaticoduodenectomy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data was collected from the 2016 to 2021 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement database including 17,706 pancreaticoduodenectomy cases. Patients were categorized into two cohorts based on pancreatic texture (9,686 hard, 8,020 soft). Multivariable modeling assessed the impact of patient factors on complications, mortality, and pancreatic texture. These preoperative factors were integrated into a risk calculator (preoperative soft pancreas risk score [PSPRS]) that predicts pancreatic texture.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients with a soft pancreas had higher rates of postoperative complications compared to those with a hard pancreas (56.5% vs 42.2%; <i>p</i> < 0.001), particularly a threefold increase in POPF rate, and at least a twofold increase in rates of acute kidney injury, deep organ space infection, septic shock, and prolonged length of stay. Female sex (odds ratio [OR]: 1.14, confidence interval [CI]: 1.06-1.22, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and higher body mass index (OR: 1.12, CI: 1.09-1.16, <i>p</i> < 0.001) were independently associated with a soft pancreas. PSPRS ≥6 correctly identified >40% of patients preoperatively as having a hard pancreas (68.9% specificity).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A soft pancreas was independently associated with serious postoperative complications. Our results were integrated into a risk calculator predicting pancreatic texture from preoperative patient factors, potentially enhancing preoperative counseling and surgical decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":" ","pages":"62-71"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830892/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142775023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thanh Khiem Nguyen, Ham Hoi Nguyen, Tuan Hiep Luong, Thanh Tung Lai, Van Duy Le, Pisey Chantha
{"title":"Laparoscopic total pancreatectomy with total mesopancreas dissection using counterclockwise technique and tail-first approach.","authors":"Thanh Khiem Nguyen, Ham Hoi Nguyen, Tuan Hiep Luong, Thanh Tung Lai, Van Duy Le, Pisey Chantha","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.24-176","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.24-176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Laparoscopic total pancreatectomy (LTP) is technically challenging and infrequently documented in the literature. In this paper, we present a new approach for performing fully LTP, a pancreatic tail-first approach with a counterclockwise technique, to accomplish total mesopancreas dissection and standard lymphadenectomy en bloc. Firstly, the tail and body of the pancreas without the spleen were dissected retrogradely, starting from the lower border of the body of pancreas and then from left to right. After that, a counterclockwise dissection of the tail and body of the pancreas was performed. The splenic artery and vein were divided at the terminal end of the pancreatic tail. The spleen was preserved. The entire body and tail of the pancreas were then pulled to the right side. This maneuver facilitated the isolation and dissection of arteries in the retropancreatic region more easily via laparoscopy, including the splenic artery, gastroduodenal artery, and supporting superior mesenteric artery first-approach. It also enabled total mesopancreas dissection. The inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery was resected last during this phase. The remainder of the dissection was like that of a laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy with total mesopancreas dissection, involving two laparoscopic manual anastomoses. The operative time was 490 minutes and the total blood loss was 100 mL. Pathology revealed a low-grade intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm extending from the head to the tail of the pancreas.</p>","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":" ","pages":"79-82"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830897/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142633656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana Duarte, Vasyl Katerenchuk, Rita Poeira, Paula Rocha, Filipe Pissarra, Margarida Canas, Sandra Dias, Diogo Andrade, Hugo Pinto Marques, Susana Cadilha, José Silva Pinto
{"title":"Anesthesia management for total robotic liver transplantation: Inaugural case series in Europe.","authors":"Ana Duarte, Vasyl Katerenchuk, Rita Poeira, Paula Rocha, Filipe Pissarra, Margarida Canas, Sandra Dias, Diogo Andrade, Hugo Pinto Marques, Susana Cadilha, José Silva Pinto","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.24-170","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.24-170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robotic liver transplantation represents a cutting-edge technique that may surpass traditional open surgery. Nonetheless, it introduces unique anesthetic challenges, including extended pneumoperitoneum, restricted patient access, and a risk of undetected blood loss. This article describes an anesthetic approach and patient outcomes for the first four total robotic liver transplants performed at a tertiary university hospital in Portugal, along with inaugural procedures of their kind in Europe. We retrospectively analyzed surgical and anesthetic data from four patients who underwent total robotic liver transplantation from February to April 2024. Data encompassed clinical profile, preoperative assessment, surgical and anesthesia details, postoperative course, and outcomes. Patients' age ranged from 51 to 69 years. Their cirrhosis was primarily due to alcohol use, hepatitis C virus infection, hepatocellular carcinoma, or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. General anesthesia was administered. Hemodynamic monitoring and goal-directed fluid therapy were conducted using a PiCCO system. Blood loss varied from 1,000 to 5,000 mL. Blood products were transfused as needed. All donor livers underwent hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion before transplantation. After surgery, two patients were immediately extubated, while two required extended ventilation. Hospital stays ranged from 10 to 40 days. The 30-day survival rate was 100%. This initial case series affirmed the feasibility and safety of total robotic liver transplantation for carefully selected patients, yielding favorable short-term results. Anesthetic management can rely on proactive strategies, acute situational awareness, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.</p>","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":" ","pages":"88-94"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830900/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142683910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alvaro Ducas, Alberto Mangano, Leonardo Borgioli, Jessica Cassiani, Paula Lopez, Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti
{"title":"The role of artificial intelligence in pancreatic surgery: Current and future perspectives.","authors":"Alvaro Ducas, Alberto Mangano, Leonardo Borgioli, Jessica Cassiani, Paula Lopez, Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti","doi":"10.14701/ahbps.24-130","DOIUrl":"10.14701/ahbps.24-130","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72220,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830889/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142128162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}