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  1. Article ; Online: Nationwide analysis of open groin hernia repairs in Italy from 2015 to 2020.

    Ortenzi, M / Botteri, E / Balla, A / Podda, M / Montori, G / Sartori, A

    Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery

    2023  Volume 27, Issue 6, Page(s) 1429–1437

    Abstract: Introduction: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed operations in general surgery. A total of 130.000 inguinal hernia repairs are performed yearly in Italy, and approximately 20 million inguinal hernias are treated worldwide ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed operations in general surgery. A total of 130.000 inguinal hernia repairs are performed yearly in Italy, and approximately 20 million inguinal hernias are treated worldwide annually. This report represents the trend analysis in inguinal hernia repair in Italy from a nationwide dataset for the 6-year period from 2015 to 2020.
    Materials and methods: Based on regional hospital discharge records, all the inguinal hernia repairs performed in public and private hospitals in Italy between 2015 and 2020 were reviewed based on diagnosis and procedure codes. For the aim of this study, data from the AgeNas (The National Agency for Regional Health Services) data source were analyzed.
    Results: Elective inguinal hernia repairs outnumbered urgent operations over the 6-year study period, ranging from 122,737 operations in 2015 to 65,780 in 2020 as absolute numbers, and from 87.96 to 83.3% of total procedures in 2019 and 2020 respectively, with an annual change ranging from - 66.58%, between 2020 and 2019, to - 2.49%, between 2019 and 2018 (mean = - 18.74%; CI =- 46.7%-9.22%; p < 0.0001).
    Conclusions: This large-scale review of groin hernia data from a nationwide Italian dataset provides a unique opportunity to obtain a snapshot of open groin hernia repair activity. More specifically, there is a trend to perform more elective than urgent procedures and there is a steady decrease in the amount of open hernia repairs in favor to laparoscopy.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Hernia, Inguinal/surgery ; Herniorrhaphy/methods ; Groin/surgery ; Laparoscopy/methods ; Italy/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-17
    Publishing country France
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1388125-5
    ISSN 1248-9204 ; 1265-4906
    ISSN (online) 1248-9204
    ISSN 1265-4906
    DOI 10.1007/s10029-023-02902-z
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  2. Article: Surveillance strategies following curative resection and non-operative approach of rectal cancer: How and how long? Review of current recommendations.

    Lauretta, Andrea / Montori, Giulia / Guerrini, Gian Piero

    World journal of gastrointestinal surgery

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 2, Page(s) 177–192

    Abstract: Different follow-up strategies are available for patients with rectal cancer following curative treatment. A combination of biochemical testing and imaging investigation, associated with physical examination are commonly used. However, there is currently ...

    Abstract Different follow-up strategies are available for patients with rectal cancer following curative treatment. A combination of biochemical testing and imaging investigation, associated with physical examination are commonly used. However, there is currently no consensus about the types of tests to perform, the timing of the testing, and even the need for follow-up at all has been questioned. The aim of this study was to review the evidence of the impact of different follow-up tests and programs in patients with non-metastatic disease after definitive treatment of the primary. A literature review was performed of studies published on MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science up to November 2022. Current published guidelines from the most authoritative specialty societies were also reviewed. According to the follow-up strategies available, the office visit is not efficient but represents the only way to maintain direct contact with the patient and is recommended by all authoritative specialty societies. In colorectal cancer surveillance, carcinoembryonic antigen represents the only established tumor marker. Abdominal and chest computed tomography scan is recommended considering that the liver and lungs are the most common sites of recurrence. Since local relapse in rectal cancer is higher than in colon cancer, endoscopic surveillance is mandatory. Different follow-up regimens have been published but randomized comparisons and meta-analyses do not allow to determine whether intensive or less intensive follow-up had any significant influence on survival and recurrence detection rate. The available data do not allow the drawing of final conclusions on the ideal surveillance methods and the frequency with which they should be applied. It is very useful and urgent for clinicians to identify a cost-effective strategy that allows early identification of recurrence with a special focus for high-risk patients and patients undergoing a "watch and wait" approach.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2573700-4
    ISSN 1948-9366
    ISSN 1948-9366
    DOI 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i2.177
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  3. Article ; Online: Another Brick in the Wall: We Need More Education!

    Montori, Giulia / Botteri, Emanuele / Sartori, Alberto / Ortenzi, Monica / Podda, Mauro / Agresta, Ferdinando

    Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques

    2023  Volume 33, Issue 1, Page(s) 2–3

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1475108-2
    ISSN 1534-4908 ; 1530-4515 ; 1051-7200
    ISSN (online) 1534-4908
    ISSN 1530-4515 ; 1051-7200
    DOI 10.1097/SLE.0000000000001129
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  4. Article: Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian cancer with peritoneal metastases, systematic review of the literature and focused personal experience.

    Coccolini, Federico / Fugazzola, Paola / Montori, Giulia / Ansaloni, Luca / Chiarugi, Massimo

    Journal of gastrointestinal oncology

    2021  Volume 12, Issue Suppl 1, Page(s) S144–S181

    Abstract: Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) causes 60% of ovarian cancer cases and is the fourth most common cause of death from cancer in women. The standard of care for EOC includes a combination of surgery followed by intravenous chemotherapy. Intraperitoneal (IP) ...

    Abstract Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) causes 60% of ovarian cancer cases and is the fourth most common cause of death from cancer in women. The standard of care for EOC includes a combination of surgery followed by intravenous chemotherapy. Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy (CT) has been introduced into the therapeutic algorithm of EOC with positive results. To explore existing results regarding intraperitoneal chemotherapy a systematic review of the literature and an analysis of our own institutional prospective database of patients treated with cytoreductive surgery plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for EOC at different stages were conducted. The focused report concerning our personal experience with advanced EOC treated with cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC produced the following results: In 57 patients cisplatin + paclitaxel as HIPEC was the only significant factor improving overall survival (OS) at multivariate analysis (OR 6.54, 95% CI: 1.24-34.47, P=0.027). Patients treated with HIPEC cisplatin + paclitaxel showed a median OS of 46 months (SD 6.4, 95% CI: 33.4-58.6), while patients treated with other HIPEC regimens showed a median OS of 12 months (SD 3.1, 95% CI: 6.0-18.0). The 2y-OS was 72% and 3y-OS was 68% for cisplatin + paclitaxel as HIPEC, while the 2y- and 3y-OS was 0% for other HIPEC regimens. Patients treated with HIPEC cisplatin + paclitaxel showed a median disease-free survival (DFS) of 13 months (SD 1.6, 95% CI: 9.9-16.1), while patients treated with other HIPEC regimens showed a median DFS of 8 months (SD 3.1, 95% CI: 1.9-14.1). In conclusion, HIPEC cisplatin + paclitaxel in ovarian cancer showed positive results that may be considered semi-definitive according to the level of evidence and should be considered a starting point for further investigations. At present HIPEC cisplatin + paclitaxel should be proposed to patients with advanced ovarian cancer as standard treatment at almost all stages of disease. Platinum + taxane-based intraperitoneal regimens demonstrated superior results compared to other regimens.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-01
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2594644-4
    ISSN 2219-679X ; 2078-6891
    ISSN (online) 2219-679X
    ISSN 2078-6891
    DOI 10.21037/jgo-2020-06
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  5. Article ; Online: Minimally invasive versus open adrenalectomy for adrenocortical carcinoma: the keys surgical factors influencing the outcomes-a collective overview.

    Giordano, Alessio / Feroci, Francesco / Podda, Mauro / Botteri, Emanuele / Ortenzi, Monica / Montori, Giulia / Guerrieri, Mario / Vettoretto, Nereo / Agresta, Ferdinando / Bergamini, Carlo

    Langenbeck's archives of surgery

    2023  Volume 408, Issue 1, Page(s) 256

    Abstract: Purpose: Adrenocortical carcinoma (A.C.C.) is a rare tumour, often discovered at an advanced stage and associated with a poor prognosis. Surgery is the treatment of choice. We aimed to review the different surgical approaches trying to compare their ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Adrenocortical carcinoma (A.C.C.) is a rare tumour, often discovered at an advanced stage and associated with a poor prognosis. Surgery is the treatment of choice. We aimed to review the different surgical approaches trying to compare their outcome.
    Methods: This comprehensive review has been carried out according to the PRISMA statement. The literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library and Google Scholar.
    Results: Among all studies identified, 18 were selected for the review. A total of 14,600 patients were included in the studies, of whom 4421 were treated by mini-invasive surgery (M.I.S.). Ten studies reported 531 conversions from M.I.S. to an open approach (OA) (12%). Differences were reported for operative times as well as for postoperative complications more often in favour of OA, whereas differences for hospitalization time in favour of M.I.S. Some studies showed an R0 resection rate from 77 to 89% for A.C.C. treated by OA and 67 to 85% for tumours treated by M.I.S. The overall recurrence rate ranged from 24 to 29% for A.C.C. treated by OA and from 26 to 36% for tumours treated by M.I.S.
    Conclusions: OA should still be considered the standard surgical management of A.C.C. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has shown shorter hospital stays and faster recovery compared to open surgery. However, the laparoscopic approach resulted in the worst recurrence rate, time to recurrence and cancer-specific mortality in stages I-III ACC. The robotic approach had similar complications rate and hospital stays, but there are still scarce results about oncologic follow-up.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adrenocortical Carcinoma/surgery ; Adrenalectomy ; Hospitalization ; Length of Stay ; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-30
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1423681-3
    ISSN 1435-2451 ; 1435-2443
    ISSN (online) 1435-2451
    ISSN 1435-2443
    DOI 10.1007/s00423-023-02997-z
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  6. Article ; Online: Correction: Safety of laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by trainee surgeons with different cholangiographic techniques (SCOTCH): a prospective non-randomized trial on the impact of fluorescent cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by trainees.

    Ortenzi, Monica / Corallino, Diletta / Botteri, Emanuele / Balla, Andrea / Arezzo, Alberto / Sartori, Alberto / Reddavid, Rossella / Montori, Giulia / Guerrieri, Mario / Williams, Sophie / Podda, Mauro

    Surgical endoscopy

    2024  Volume 38, Issue 2, Page(s) 1116

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-17
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 639039-0
    ISSN 1432-2218 ; 0930-2794
    ISSN (online) 1432-2218
    ISSN 0930-2794
    DOI 10.1007/s00464-024-10698-x
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  7. Article ; Online: Preoperative biliary drainage in hilar cholangiocarcinoma: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Celotti, A / Solaini, L / Montori, G / Coccolini, F / Tognali, D / Baiocchi, G

    European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology

    2017  Volume 43, Issue 9, Page(s) 1628–1635

    Abstract: Background: The role of preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCC) remains unclear. The aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate the role of PBD in the treatment of potentially resectable HCC.: Methods: All studies ... ...

    Abstract Background: The role of preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCC) remains unclear. The aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate the role of PBD in the treatment of potentially resectable HCC.
    Methods: All studies reporting outcomes on patients with PBD vs without PBD were included. A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for studies published between 1980 and 2016.
    Results: Initial search identified 667 articles. Only 9 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this analysis. No significant differences in mortality were observed between the two groups (RR = 0,935; 95% CI = 0,612 to 1429; p = 0,463). Overall morbidity was significantly higher in PBD group (RR = 1266; 95% CI = 1039 to 1543; p = 0,011). No significant differences in transfusion rate, hospital stay, anastomotic leaks, abdominal collections and operative time, were found. Wound infections were significantly higher in PBD group.
    Conclusions: PBD seems to be associated with higher postoperative morbidity and increases the risk of wound infections. Further prospective studies are needed to better define the impact of PBD in outcomes after surgery for hilar cholangiocarcinoma.
    MeSH term(s) Bile Duct Neoplasms/surgery ; Blood Transfusion ; Drainage/adverse effects ; Humans ; Klatskin Tumor/surgery ; Length of Stay ; Operative Time ; Postoperative Complications/etiology ; Postoperative Complications/mortality ; Preoperative Care/adverse effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Review
    ZDB-ID 632519-1
    ISSN 1532-2157 ; 0748-7983
    ISSN (online) 1532-2157
    ISSN 0748-7983
    DOI 10.1016/j.ejso.2017.04.001
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  8. Article ; Online: Safety of laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by trainee surgeons with different cholangiographic techniques (SCOTCH): a prospective non-randomized trial on the impact of fluorescent cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by trainees.

    Ortenzi, Monica / Corallino, Diletta / Botteri, Emanuele / Balla, Andrea / Arezzo, Alberto / Sartori, Alberto / Reddavid, Rossella / Montori, Giulia / Guerrieri, Mario / Williams, Sophie / Podda, Mauro

    Surgical endoscopy

    2023  Volume 38, Issue 2, Page(s) 1045–1058

    Abstract: Aims: The identification of the anatomical components of the Calot's Triangle during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) might be challenging and its difficulty may increase when a surgical trainee (ST) is in charge, ultimately allegedly affecting also ... ...

    Abstract Aims: The identification of the anatomical components of the Calot's Triangle during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) might be challenging and its difficulty may increase when a surgical trainee (ST) is in charge, ultimately allegedly affecting also the incidence of common bile duct injuries (CBDIs). There are various methods to help reach the critical view of safety (CVS): intraoperative cholangiogram (IOC), critical view of safety in white light (CVS-WL) and near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography (NIRF-C). The primary objective was to compare the use of these techniques to obtain the CVS during elective LC performed by ST.
    Methods: This was a multicentre prospective observational study (Clinicalstrials.gov Registration number: NCT04863482). The impact of three different visualization techniques (IOC, CVS-WL, NIRF-C) on LC was analyzed. Operative time and time to achieve the CVS were considered. All the participating surgeons were also required to fill in three questionnaires at the end of the operation focusing on anatomical identification of the general task and their satisfaction.
    Results: Twenty-nine centers participated for a total of 338 patients: 260 CVS-WL, 10 IOC and 68 NIRF-C groups. The groups did not differ in the baseline characteristics. CVS was considered achieved in all the included case. Rates were statistically higher in the NIR-C group for common hepatic and common bile duct visualization (p = 0.046; p < 0.005, respectively). There were no statistically significant differences in operative time (p = 0.089) nor in the time to achieve the CVS (p = 0.626). Three biliary duct injuries were reported: 2 in the CVS-WL and 1 in the NIR-C. Surgical workload scores were statistically lower in every domain in the NIR-C group. Subjective satisfaction was higher in the NIR-C group. There were no other statistically significant differences.
    Conclusions: These data showed that using NIRF-C did not prolong operative time but positively influenced the surgeon's satisfaction of the performance of LC.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic/methods ; Prospective Studies ; Cholangiography/methods ; Coloring Agents ; Bile Duct Diseases ; Surgeons
    Chemical Substances Coloring Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-22
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Observational Study ; Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639039-0
    ISSN 1432-2218 ; 0930-2794
    ISSN (online) 1432-2218
    ISSN 0930-2794
    DOI 10.1007/s00464-023-10613-w
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  9. Article ; Online: Use of High Energy Devices (HEDs) versus electrocautery for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

    Ortenzi, Monica / Agresta, Ferdinando / Vettoretto, Nereo / Gerardi, Chiara / Allocati, Eleonora / Botteri, Emanuele / Montori, Giulia / Balla, Andrea / Arezzo, Alberto / Piatto, Giacomo / Sartori, Alberto / Antoniou, Stavros / Podda, Mauro

    Surgical endoscopy

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 6, Page(s) 4249–4269

    Abstract: Introduction: According to the literature, there is no clear definition of a High Energy Devices (HEDs), and their proper indications for use are also unclear. Nevertheless, the flourishing market of HEDs could make their choice in daily clinical ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: According to the literature, there is no clear definition of a High Energy Devices (HEDs), and their proper indications for use are also unclear. Nevertheless, the flourishing market of HEDs could make their choice in daily clinical practice arduous, possibly increasing the risk of improper use for a lack of specific training. At the same time, the diffusion of HEDs impacts the economic asset of the healthcare systems. This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of HEDs compared to electrocautery devices while performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).
    Materials and methods: On behalf of the Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery and New Technologies, experts performed a systematic review and meta-analysis and synthesised the evidence assessing the efficacy and safety of HEDs compared to electrocautery devices while performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and comparative observational studies were included. Outcomes were: operating time, bleeding, intra-operative and post-operative complications, length of hospital stay, costs, and exposition to surgical smoke. The review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42021250447).
    Results: Twenty-six studies were included: 21 RCTs, one prospective parallel arm comparative non-RCT, and one retrospective cohort study, while three were prospective comparative studies. Most of the studies included laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed in an elective setting. All the studies but three analysed the outcomes deriving from the utilisation of US sources of energy compared to electrocautery. Operative time was significantly shorter in the HED group compared to the electrocautery group (15 studies, 1938 patients; SMD - 1.33; 95% CI - 1.89 to 0.78; I2 = 97%, Random-effect). No other statistically significant differences were found in the other examined variables.
    Conclusions: HEDs seem to have a superiority over Electrocautery while performing LC in terms of operative time, while no difference was observed in terms of length of hospitalisation and blood loss. No concerns about safety were raised.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic ; Laparoscopy ; Hospitalization ; Length of Stay ; Postoperative Complications ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-19
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 639039-0
    ISSN 1432-2218 ; 0930-2794
    ISSN (online) 1432-2218
    ISSN 0930-2794
    DOI 10.1007/s00464-023-10060-7
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  10. Article ; Online: Combined laparoscopic cholecystectomy and incisional hernia repair: a proposal for standardised technique.

    Vettoretto, N / Bartoli, M / Montori, G / Giovanetti, M

    Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

    2012  Volume 94, Issue 8, Page(s) 606

    MeSH term(s) Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic/instrumentation ; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic/methods ; Hernia, Ventral/surgery ; Herniorrhaphy/instrumentation ; Herniorrhaphy/methods ; Humans ; Surgical Instruments ; Surgical Mesh
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012-10-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80044-2
    ISSN 1478-7083 ; 0035-8843
    ISSN (online) 1478-7083
    ISSN 0035-8843
    DOI 10.1308/003588412X13373405387096i
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