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We present a rare case of concurrent resection of pancreatic and gastric cancer in which indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence was used to evaluate the remnant stomach. An 80-year-old man was referred with a tumor in the distal pancreas. Computed tomography showed a 25-mm mass in the pancreatic tail; endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration revealed adenocarcinoma. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and subsequent upper gastrointestinal series revealed advanced gastric cancer in the mid-stomach. Concurrent resection of the pancreatic and gastric tumors was performed. After distal pancreatectomy and distal gastrectomy, ICG evaluation of the stomach showed fluorescence extending only 3 cm distal from the cardia. To avoid ischemic change at the remnant stomach, total gastrectomy was performed. Since remnant gastric necrosis and anastomotic leak following ischemia can lead to fatal outcomes, the use of ICG to evaluate blood supply at anastomotic sites can help determine the extent of safe resection in such cases.

We present a rare case of concurrent resection of pancreatic and gastric cancer in which indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence was used to evaluate the remnant stomach. An 80-year-old man was referred with a tumor in the distal pancreas. Computed tomography showed a 25-mm mass in the pancreatic tail; endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration revealed adenocarcinoma. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and subsequent upper gastrointestinal series revealed advanced gastric cancer in the mid-stomach. Concurrent resection of the pancreatic and gastric tumors was performed. After distal pancreatectomy and distal gastrectomy, ICG evaluation of the stomach showed fluorescence extending only 3 cm distal from the cardia. To avoid ischemic change at the remnant stomach, total gastrectomy was performed. Since remnant gastric necrosis and anastomotic leak following ischemia can lead to fatal outcomes, the use of ICG to evaluate blood supply at anastomotic sites can help determine the extent of safe resection in such cases., identifier:http://www.lib.tottori-u.ac.jp/yam/yam/yam64-1/64-1contents.html, identifier:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/yam/64/1/64_2021.02.017/_article/-char/ja

Background: Hand-assisted and retroperitoneoscopic techniques reduce the risk of bleeding and intra-abdominal complications in live donor nephrectomy (LDN). This study reports on our four-centre experience, development and learning curves from the first 413 LDN using a hand-assisted retroperitoneoscopic technique (HARS). Methods: The first 413 consecutive donors operated on using HARS were included in the study. Donor demographics, peri- and postoperative data, complications, and recipient outcomes have been compiled. The data was analysed as a whole and separately for each centre, looking at centre differences and learning curves over time. Results: Significant differences were found in donor demographics between centres for the variables: age, BMI, number of arteries, and side of operation. Mean operating time was 170.2 minutes, with significant differences between centres. Operating time was also significantly influenced by learning curves, Sex/BMI, and side of operation. Warm ischemia time differed significantly between centres and was influenced by centre-wise learning and number of arteries. Overall conversion rate was 2.4% and differed significantly between centres. There was no mortality and no intra-abdominal complications. Apart from the conversions and one pulmonary embolism, there were no major intra- or postoperative complications. Overall 3-month graft survival was 99%, with 96% immediate onset of function and 1% ureteral complications. Conclusions: The HARS technique reduces the risk of intra-abdominal complications. It can be implemented with excellent donor and recipient outcomes despite different population demographics and centre/surgeon-related tradition and experience. Based on our experience, we recommend the technique in order to increase the safety margin of LDN.