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  1. Article ; Online: Single-Center 20-Year Experience in Surgical Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

    Giuseppe Mangiameli / Edoardo Bottoni / Umberto Cariboni / Giorgio Maria Ferraroli / Emanuela Morenghi / Veronica Maria Giudici / Emanuele Voulaz / Marco Alloisio / Alberto Testori

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 11, Iss 4537, p

    2022  Volume 4537

    Abstract: Objectives: We examined a series of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) patients who consecutively underwent surgery in our institution during the last 20 years. Across this period, we changed our surgical approach to MPM, adopting extended pleurectomy ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: We examined a series of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) patients who consecutively underwent surgery in our institution during the last 20 years. Across this period, we changed our surgical approach to MPM, adopting extended pleurectomy and decortication (eP/D) instead of extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP). In this study, we compare the perioperative outcomes and long-term survival of patients who underwent EPP vs. eP/D. Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out of all the MPM patients identified from our departmental database who underwent EPP or P/D from 2000 to 2021. Clavien–Dindo criteria was adopted to score postoperative complications, while Kaplan–Meier methods and a Cox multivariable analysis were used to perform the survival analysis. Results: Of 163 patients, 78 (48%) underwent EPP and 85 (52%) eP/D. Induction chemotherapy was significantly administrated more often in the eP/D group (88% vs. 51%). Complete trimodality treatment including induction chemotherapy, radical surgery, and adjuvant radiotherapy was administered in 74% of the eP/D group versus 32% of the EPP group ( p < 0.001). The postoperative morbidity rate was higher in the eP/D group (54%) compared to the EPP group (36%) ( p = 0.02); no statistically significant differences were identified concerning major complications (EPP 43% vs. eP/D 24%, p = 0.08). No statistical differences were identified in 30-day mortality, 90-day mortality, median disease-free, and overall survival statistics between the two groups. The Cox multivariable analysis confirmed no induction chemotherapy (HR, 0.5; p = 0.002), RDW (HR, 1.08; p = 0.02), and the presence of pathological nodal disease (HR, 1.99; p = 0.001) as factors associated with worse survival in the entire series. Conclusions: Our data support that eP/D is a well-tolerated procedure allowing the implementation of a trimodality strategy (induction chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy) in most MPM patients. When eP/D is offered in this setting, the oncological results are ...
    Keywords malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) ; extended pleurectomy and decortication (eP/D) ; extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) ; pleura ; mesothelioma ; thoracic cancer ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Radioisotope-Guided Excision of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

    Cristiano Pini / Edoardo Bottoni / Francesco Fiz / Veronica Maria Giudici / Marco Alloisio / Alberto Testori / Marcello Rodari / Martina Sollini / Arturo Chiti / Umberto Cariboni / Lidija Antunovic

    Cancers, Vol 15, Iss 3320, p

    Feasibility and Clinical Impact

    2023  Volume 3320

    Abstract: Background: Intraoperative localisation of nodal disease in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can be challenging. Lymph node localisation via radiopharmaceuticals is used in many conditions; we tested the feasibility of this approach in NSCLC. Methods: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Intraoperative localisation of nodal disease in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can be challenging. Lymph node localisation via radiopharmaceuticals is used in many conditions; we tested the feasibility of this approach in NSCLC. Methods: NSCLC patients were prospectively recruited. Intraoperative peri-tumoral injections of [99mTc]Tc-albumin nanocolloids were performed, followed by removing the tumour and locoregional lymph nodes. These were examined ex vivo with a gamma probe and labelled sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) if they showed any activity or non-sentinel lymph nodes (nSLNs) if they did not. Thereafter, the surgical field was scanned with the probe; any further radioactive lymph node was removed and labelled as “extra” SLNs (eSLNs). All specimens were sent to histology, and metastatic status was recorded. Results: 48 patients were enrolled, and 290 nodal stations were identified: 179 SLNs, 87 nSLNs, and 24 eSLNs. A total of 44 nodal metastases were identified in 22 patients, with 36 of them (82%) located within SLNs. Patients with nSLNs metastases had at least a co-existing positive SLN. No metastases were found in eSLNs. Conclusions: The technique shows high sensitivity for intraoperative nodal metastases identification. This information could allow selective lymphadenectomies in low-risk patients or more aggressive approaches in high-risk patients.
    Keywords lung carcinoma ; mediastinal lymphadenectomy ; sentinel lymph node ; radio-guided surgery ; nuclear medicine ; Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ; RC254-282
    Subject code 610 ; 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: Extended Pleurectomy/Decortication for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

    Giuseppe Mangiameli / Edoardo Bottoni / Emanuele Voulaz / Umberto Cariboni / Alberto Testori / Alessandro Crepaldi / Veronica Maria Giudici / Emanuela Morenghi / Marco Alloisio

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 10, Iss 4968, p

    Humanitas’s Experience

    2021  Volume 4968

    Abstract: Background: We analysed a series of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) patients who consecutively underwent extended Pleurectomy/Decortication (eP/D) in a centre with a high level of thoracic surgery experience (IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital) to ... ...

    Abstract Background: We analysed a series of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) patients who consecutively underwent extended Pleurectomy/Decortication (eP/D) in a centre with a high level of thoracic surgery experience (IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital) to explore postoperative morbidity and mortality, pattern of recurrence and survival. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on MPM patients underwent eP/D in our centre from 2010 to 2021. All patients were identified from our departmental database. Postoperative complications were scored according to Clavien–Dindo criteria. Survival analysis was performed by the Kaplan–Meier methods and Cox multivariable analysis. Results: Eighty-five patients underwent extended pleurectomy decortication (eP/D) during study period. Macroscopical residual disease (R2) was reported in one case. A neoadjuvant chemotherapy regiment was administrated in 88% of the surgical cohort. A complete trimodality treatment including induction with platinum agents and pemetrexed, radical cytoreductive surgery and volumetric modulated arc therapy technology (VMAT) could be administered in 63 patients (74%). Postoperative morbidity rate was 54.11%, major complications (defined as Clavien–Dindo ≥ 3) were reported in 11 patients (12.9%). Thirty-day mortality and 90-day mortality were, respectively, 2.35% and 3.53%. Median disease-free and overall survival were, respectively, 13.7 and 25.5 months. The occurrence of major complications (Clavien–Dindo ≥ 3), operative time, pT3–T4, pathological node involvement (pN+) were prognostic factors associated with worse survival. Conclusions: In our experience, eP/D is a well-tolerated procedure with acceptable mortality and morbidity, allowing for the administration of trimodality regimens in most patients. eP/D offered in a multimodality treatment setting have satisfactory long term oncological results. To obtain best oncological results the goal of surgery should be macroscopic complete resection in carefully selected patients (clinical N0).
    Keywords malignant pleural mesothelioma ; extended pleurectomy/decortication (eP/D) ; trimodality treatment ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610 ; 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article ; Online: Lung Microbiome in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Other Interstitial Lung Diseases

    Francesco Amati / Anna Stainer / Marco Mantero / Andrea Gramegna / Edoardo Simonetta / Giulia Suigo / Antonio Voza / Anoop M. Nambiar / Umberto Cariboni / Justin Oldham / Philip L. Molyneaux / Paolo Spagnolo / Francesco Blasi / Stefano Aliberti

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 977, p

    2022  Volume 977

    Abstract: Interstitial lung diseases represent a heterogeneous and wide group of diseases in which factors leading to disease initiation and progression are not fully understood. Recent evidence suggests that the lung microbiome might influence the pathogenesis ... ...

    Abstract Interstitial lung diseases represent a heterogeneous and wide group of diseases in which factors leading to disease initiation and progression are not fully understood. Recent evidence suggests that the lung microbiome might influence the pathogenesis and progression of interstitial lung diseases. In recent years, the utilization of culture-independent methodologies has allowed the identification of complex and dynamic communities of microbes, in patients with interstitial lung diseases. However, the potential mechanisms by which these changes may drive disease pathogenesis and progression are largely unknown. The aim of this review is to discuss the role of the altered lung microbiome in several interstitial lung diseases. Untangling the host–microbiome interaction in the lung and airway of interstitial lung disease patients is a research priority. Thus, lung dysbiosis is a potentially treatable trait across several interstitial lung diseases, and its proper characterization and treatment might be crucial to change the natural history of these diseases and improve outcomes.
    Keywords microbiome ; interstitial lung diseases ; treatable traits ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Surgical and Oncological Outcomes of En-Bloc Resection for Malignancies Invading the Thoracic Spine

    Pierluigi Novellis / Luca Cannavò / Rosalba Lembo / Andrea Evangelista / Elisa Dieci / Veronica Maria Giudici / Giulia Veronesi / Alessandro Luzzati / Marco Alloisio / Umberto Cariboni

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 1, p

    2022  Volume 31

    Abstract: Objective(s): There is still limited data in the literature concerning the survival of patients with tumors of the thoracic spine. In this study, we analyzed clinical features, perioperative and long-term outcomes in patients who underwent vertebrectomy ... ...

    Abstract Objective(s): There is still limited data in the literature concerning the survival of patients with tumors of the thoracic spine. In this study, we analyzed clinical features, perioperative and long-term outcomes in patients who underwent vertebrectomy for cancer. Furthermore, we evaluated the survival and surgical complications. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all cases of thoracic spinal tumors treated by the same team between 1998 and 2018. We divided them into three groups according to type of tumor (primary vertebral, primary lung and metastases) and compared outcomes. For each patient, Overall Survival (OS) and Cumulative Incidence of Relapse (CIR) were estimated. Complications and survival were analyzed using a logistic model. Results: Seventy-two patients underwent thoracic spine surgery (40 in group 1, 16 in each group 2 and 3). Thirty patients died at the end of the observation at a mean follow up time of 60 months (41%). The 5-year overall survival was 72% (95% CI: 0.52–0.84), 20% (95% CI: 0.05–0.43) and 27% (95% CI: 0.05–0.56) for each group, respectively. CIR of group 3 was higher (HR 2.57, 95% CI: 1.22–5.45, p = 0.013). The logistic model revealed that age was related to complications ( p = 0.04), while surgery for a type 3 tumor was related to mortality ( p = 0.02). Conclusions: Although the cohort size was limited, primary vertebral tumors displayed the best 5-y-OS with an acceptable complications rate. The indication of surgery should be advised by a multidisciplinary team and only for selected cases. Finally, the use of a combined approach does not increase the risk of complications.
    Keywords spine tumor ; lung cancer invading spine ; vertebral tumor resection ; vertebral T4 NSCLC ; vertebral metastases ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: Low Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 in Patients with Solid Tumours on Active Treatment

    Alexia Francesca Bertuzzi / Andrea Marrari / Nicolò Gennaro / Umberto Cariboni / Michele Ciccarelli / Laura Giordano / Vittorio Lorenzo Quagliuolo / Armando Santoro

    Cancers, Vol 12, Iss 2352, p

    An Observational Study at a Tertiary Cancer Centre in Lombardy, Italy

    2020  Volume 2352

    Abstract: Background: The incidence and prognosis of SARS-CoV-2-positive cancer patients on active oncologic treatment remain unknown. Retrospective data from China reported higher incidence and poorer outcomes with respect to the general population. We aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Background: The incidence and prognosis of SARS-CoV-2-positive cancer patients on active oncologic treatment remain unknown. Retrospective data from China reported higher incidence and poorer outcomes with respect to the general population. We aimed to describe the real-word incidence of SARS-CoV-2 in cancer patients and the impact of oncologic therapies on the infection. Materials & Methods: In this study, we analysed all consecutive cancer patients with solid tumours undergoing active intravenous treatment (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, alone or in combination) between 21 February and 30 April 2020, in a high-volume cancer centre in Lombardy, Italy. We focused on SARS-CoV-2-positive patients, reporting on the clinical characteristics of the cancer and the infection. Results: We registered 17 SARS-CoV-2-positive patients among 1267 cancer patients on active treatment, resulting in an incidence of 1.3%. The median age was 69.5 years (range 43–79). Fourteen patients (82%) required hospitalisation for COVID-19 with a median in-hospital stay of 11.5 days (range 3–58). Fourteen of the seventeen (82%) were treated for locally advanced or metastatic disease. We could not demonstrate any correlation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and tumour or treatment type. The COVID-19-related fatality rate was 29% (5/17), which was higher than that of the general population cared for in our centre (20%). Conclusions: Active oncologic treatments do not represent a risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection in cancer patients. However, the prognosis of infected cancer patients appears to be worse compared with that of the non-oncologic population. Given the low number of SARS-CoV-2-positive cases and the uncertainties in risk factors that may have an impact on the prognosis, we advocate for the continuum of cancer care even during the current pandemic.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; cancer care ; chemotherapy ; immunotherapy ; treatment safety ; Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ; RC254-282 ; covid19
    Subject code 610 ; 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  7. Article ; Online: Surgery at the frontline at the time of the COVID‐19 outbreak

    Alberto Testori / Ugo Cioffi / Michele M. Ciulla / Edoardo Bottoni / Umberto Cariboni / Gianluca Perroni / Marco Alloisio

    Thoracic Cancer, Vol 11, Iss 11, Pp 3057-

    2020  Volume 3059

    Keywords Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ; RC254-282 ; covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wiley
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  8. Article ; Online: Quality of Life, Postoperative Pain, and Lymph Node Dissection in a Robotic Approach Compared to VATS and OPEN for Early Stage Lung Cancer

    Pierluigi Novellis / Patrick Maisonneuve / Elisa Dieci / Emanuele Voulaz / Edoardo Bottoni / Sara Di Stefano / Michela Solinas / Alberto Testori / Umberto Cariboni / Marco Alloisio / Giulia Veronesi

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 10, Iss 1687, p

    2021  Volume 1687

    Abstract: We compare the perioperative course, postoperative pain, and quality-of-life (QOL) in patients undergoing anatomic resections of early-stage lung cancer by means of robotic surgery (RATS), video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), or muscle-sparing ... ...

    Abstract We compare the perioperative course, postoperative pain, and quality-of-life (QOL) in patients undergoing anatomic resections of early-stage lung cancer by means of robotic surgery (RATS), video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), or muscle-sparing thoracotomy (OPEN); 169 consecutive patients with known/suspected lung cancer, candidates to anatomic resection, were enrolled in a single-center prospective study from April 2016 to December 2018. EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-LC13 scores were obtained preoperatively and, at three time points, postoperatively. RATS and VATS groups were matched for ASA scores, while RATS and open surgery were matched for gender, ASA score, cancer stage, and tumor size; 58 patients underwent open surgery, 58 had VATS, and 53 had RATS. Hospital stay was shorter after RATS than OPEN (median 4.5 versus 5; p = 0.047). Comparing matched RATS and VATS groups, the number of hilar lymph nodes and nodal stations removed was significantly higher in the former approach ( p = 0.01 vs. p < 0.0001); conversely, pain at 2 weeks was slightly lower after VATS ( p = 0.004). No significant difference was observed in conversions, complications, duration of surgery, and postoperative hospitalization. The robotic approach was superior to OPEN in terms of QOL, pain, and length of postoperative stay and showed improved lymph node dissection compared to VATS.
    Keywords robotic surgery ; lung cancer ; early stage ; quality of life ; postoperative pain ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610 ; 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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