Objetivo: O presente estudo avaliou o efeito dos cuidados de fisioterapia respiratória, no período pós-operatório, na incidência de complicações pulmonares em pacientes submetidos à esofagectomia. Métodos: Este estudo retrospectivo avaliou 70 pacientes consecutivos (nenhuma exclusão) divididos em 2 grupos: controle (GC; N=30) e fisioterapia respiratória (GFR; N=40). As informações referentes aos períodos pré, peri e pós-operatório foram obtidas através do prontuário médico dos pacientes. Resultados: Os pacientes dos GC e GFR apresentaram média de idade (53,57 ± 12,51 vs 56,55 ± 14,23 anos) e de índice de massa corpórea (22,38 ± 3,41 vs 22,68 ± 3,91 kg/m2) semelhantes, assim como o percentual de diagnóstico de neoplasia que foi de 80% em ambos os grupos. As durações da cirurgia e da anestesia também foram similares entre GC e GFR, respectivamente (370 vs 390 min e 483,83 ± 98,45 vs 496,88 ± 125,77 min). Os pacientes submetidos à esofagectomia que receberam cuidados de fisioterapia respiratória (GFR) apresentaram uma redução nas complicações pulmonares quando comparado com o grupo controle (15,0% vs 36,3%; p<0,05). Esta foi conseqüente à redução na incidência de derrame pleural (10% vs 23%), atelectasia (2,5% vs 3,3%) e broncopneumonia (2,5% vs 10%). Foi também verificado que os pacientes do GFR fizeram menor uso de antibióticos (cefalosporina de 3ª geração), com finalidade terapêutica (p<0,05) e permaneceram menos tempo com o dreno no hemitórax direito (p<0,05). Conclusão: Nossos resultados sugerem que os cuidados de fisioterapia respiratória no período pós-operatório reduzem a incidência de complicações respiratórias, beneficiando os pacientes submetidos à esofagectomia. / The main goal of the present study was to evaluate the effect of late postoperative chest physiotherapy on pulmonary complications in patients submitted to oesophagectomy. This retrospective study involved a sample of 70 consecutive oesophagectomy patients (none excluded) who were divided into two groups as follows: control group (no physiotherapy) and chest physiotherapy group. Patients receiving chest physiotherapy were not submitted to positive airway pressure ventilation. Our results show that patients in the control group were similar to those in the chest physiotherapy group in terms of age and body mass index (53.5 ± 12.5 years vs. 56.5 ± 14.2 years; 22.3 ± 3.4 kg/m2 vs. 22.6 ± 3.9 kg/m2). Patients in the control group and chest physiotherapy group, respectively, also presented the same rate of surgery for malignant disease (80% vs. 80%), surgical time (370 vs. 390 min) and anaesthesia duration (483.8 ± 98.4 min vs. 496.8 ± 125.7 min). Patients in the chest physiotherapy group less frequently presented pulmonary complications (15% vs. 36.3%; p < 0.05), pleural effusion (10% vs. 23%), atelectasis (2.5% vs. 3.3%), and bronchopneumonia (2.5% vs. 10%). Among chest physiotherapy group patients, antibiotic (thirdgeneration cephalosporins) treatment regimens were of shorter duration (p < 0.05). In addition, right hemithorax drainage was less prolonged among the chest physiotherapy group patients (p < 0.05). Our results suggest that chest physiotherapy reduces pulmonary complications in patients undergoing oesophagectomy.

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Objetivo: O presente estudo avaliou o efeito dos cuidados de fisioterapia respiratória, no período pós-operatório, na incidência de complicações pulmonares em pacientes submetidos à esofagectomia. Métodos: Este estudo retrospectivo avaliou 70 pacientes consecutivos (nenhuma exclusão) divididos em 2 grupos: controle (GC; N=30) e fisioterapia respiratória (GFR; N=40). As informações referentes aos períodos pré, peri e pós-operatório foram obtidas através do prontuário médico dos pacientes. Resultados: Os pacientes dos GC e GFR apresentaram média de idade (53,57 ± 12,51 vs 56,55 ± 14,23 anos) e de índice de massa corpórea (22,38 ± 3,41 vs 22,68 ± 3,91 kg/m2) semelhantes, assim como o percentual de diagnóstico de neoplasia que foi de 80% em ambos os grupos. As durações da cirurgia e da anestesia também foram similares entre GC e GFR, respectivamente (370 vs 390 min e 483,83 ± 98,45 vs 496,88 ± 125,77 min). Os pacientes submetidos à esofagectomia que receberam cuidados de fisioterapia respiratória (GFR) apresentaram uma redução nas complicações pulmonares quando comparado com o grupo controle (15,0% vs 36,3%; p<0,05). Esta foi conseqüente à redução na incidência de derrame pleural (10% vs 23%), atelectasia (2,5% vs 3,3%) e broncopneumonia (2,5% vs 10%). Foi também verificado que os pacientes do GFR fizeram menor uso de antibióticos (cefalosporina de 3ª geração), com finalidade terapêutica (p<0,05) e permaneceram menos tempo com o dreno no hemitórax direito (p<0,05). Conclusão: Nossos resultados sugerem que os cuidados de fisioterapia respiratória no período pós-operatório reduzem a incidência de complicações respiratórias, beneficiando os pacientes submetidos à esofagectomia. / The main goal of the present study was to evaluate the effect of late postoperative chest physiotherapy on pulmonary complications in patients submitted to oesophagectomy. This retrospective study involved a sample of 70 consecutive oesophagectomy patients (none excluded) who were divided into two groups as follows: control group (no physiotherapy) and chest physiotherapy group. Patients receiving chest physiotherapy were not submitted to positive airway pressure ventilation. Our results show that patients in the control group were similar to those in the chest physiotherapy group in terms of age and body mass index (53.5 ± 12.5 years vs. 56.5 ± 14.2 years; 22.3 ± 3.4 kg/m2 vs. 22.6 ± 3.9 kg/m2). Patients in the control group and chest physiotherapy group, respectively, also presented the same rate of surgery for malignant disease (80% vs. 80%), surgical time (370 vs. 390 min) and anaesthesia duration (483.8 ± 98.4 min vs. 496.8 ± 125.7 min). Patients in the chest physiotherapy group less frequently presented pulmonary complications (15% vs. 36.3%; p < 0.05), pleural effusion (10% vs. 23%), atelectasis (2.5% vs. 3.3%), and bronchopneumonia (2.5% vs. 10%). Among chest physiotherapy group patients, antibiotic (thirdgeneration cephalosporins) treatment regimens were of shorter duration (p < 0.05). In addition, right hemithorax drainage was less prolonged among the chest physiotherapy group patients (p < 0.05). Our results suggest that chest physiotherapy reduces pulmonary complications in patients undergoing oesophagectomy.

Purpose Robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) has become one standard approach for the operative treatment of esophageal tumors at specialized centers. Here, we report the results of a prospective multicenter registry for standardized RAMIE. Methods The German da Vinci Xi registry trial included all consecutive patients who underwent RAMIE at five tertiary university centers between Oct 17, 2017, and Jun 5, 2020. RAMIE was performed according to a standard technique using an intrathoracic circular stapled esophagogastrostomy. Results A total of 220 patients were included. The median age was 64 years. Total minimally invasive RAMIE was accomplished in 85.9%; hybrid resection with robotic-assisted thoracic approach was accomplished in an additional 11.4%. A circular stapler size of ≥28 mm was used in 84%, and the median blood loss and operative time were 200 (IQR: 80–400) ml and 425 (IQR: 335–527) min, respectively. The rate of anastomotic leakage was 13.2% (n=29), whereas the two centers with >70 cases each had rates of 7.0% and 12.0%. Pneumonia occurred in 19.5% of patients, and the 90-day mortality was 3.6%. Cumulative sum analysis of the operative time indicated the end of the learning curve after 22 cases. Conclusions High-quality multicenter registry data confirm that RAMIE is a safe procedure and can be reproduced with acceptable leak rates in a multicenter setting. The learning curve is comparably low for experienced robotic surgeons.

Background: Novel intraoperative imaging techniques, namely, hyperspectral (HSI) and fluorescence imaging (FI), are promising with respect to reducing severe postoperative complications, thus increasing patient safety. Both tools have already been used to evaluate perfusion of the gastric conduit after esophagectomy and before anastomosis. To our knowledge, this is the first study evaluating both modalities simultaneously during esophagectomy. Methods: In our pilot study, 13 patients, who underwent Ivor Lewis esophagectomy and gastric conduit reconstruction, were analyzed prospectively. HSI and FI were recorded before establishing the anastomosis in order to determine its optimum position. Results: No anastomotic leak occurred during this pilot study. In five patients, the imaging methods resulted in a more peripheral adaptation of the anastomosis. There were no significant differences between the two imaging tools, and no adverse events due to the imaging methods or indocyanine green (ICG) injection occurred. Conclusions: Simultaneous intraoperative application of both modalities was feasible and not time consuming. They are complementary with regard to the ideal anastomotic position and may contribute to better surgical outcomes. The impact of their simultaneous application will be proven in consecutive prospective trials with a large patient cohort.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar comparativamente os resultados tardios da esofagectomia transdiafragmática com gastroplastia e da operação de Serra Dória para o tratamento do megaesôfago avançado. Foi realizado estudo coorte em 44 pacientes. O seguimento tardio no Grupo EG foi de 77,0 meses, e no Grupo SD de 62,1 meses. Utilizou-se interrogatório para queixas gastrointestinais, escalas de Schechter e de Visick, assim como dois questionários. Incluíram-se dados antropométricos, bioquímicos e endoscópicos. A satisfação com a cirurgia medida pela escala de Visick foi equivalente nas duas operações praticadas, sem diferenças estatísticas. Também nos questionários o perfil foi equilibrado. Houve maior a incidência de esofagite no grupo EG; Não houve diferenças significativas com relação à avaliação clínica, nutricional, histológica e de qualidade de vida / The objective of the paper was to carry out a comparative evaluation of the late results of a transdiaphragmatic esophagectomy with an associated gastroplasty and of the Serra Dória procedure, for the treatment of advanced megaesophagus. A cohort study was done on 44 patients. Late follow up for the EG Group was 77.0 months, and for the SD Group, 62.1 months. Several tools were used, such as a series of questions for gastrointestinal complaints, the Schechter and the Visick scales. Anthropometric data were included, as well as the biochemical and endoscopic parameters. Satisfaction with the surgery, as measured by the Visick scale, was equivalent in the two types of surgery, and no statistical differences were observed. There was a higher incidence of the esophagitis in the SD group; There were no significant differences with regards to clinical and nutritional evaluation, histology and quality of life

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar comparativamente os resultados tardios da esofagectomia transdiafragmática com gastroplastia e da operação de Serra Dória para o tratamento do megaesôfago avançado. Foi realizado estudo coorte em 44 pacientes. O seguimento tardio no Grupo EG foi de 77,0 meses, e no Grupo SD de 62,1 meses. Utilizou-se interrogatório para queixas gastrointestinais, escalas de Schechter e de Visick, assim como dois questionários. Incluíram-se dados antropométricos, bioquímicos e endoscópicos. A satisfação com a cirurgia medida pela escala de Visick foi equivalente nas duas operações praticadas, sem diferenças estatísticas. Também nos questionários o perfil foi equilibrado. Houve maior a incidência de esofagite no grupo EG; Não houve diferenças significativas com relação à avaliação clínica, nutricional, histológica e de qualidade de vida / The objective of the paper was to carry out a comparative evaluation of the late results of a transdiaphragmatic esophagectomy with an associated gastroplasty and of the Serra Dória procedure, for the treatment of advanced megaesophagus. A cohort study was done on 44 patients. Late follow up for the EG Group was 77.0 months, and for the SD Group, 62.1 months. Several tools were used, such as a series of questions for gastrointestinal complaints, the Schechter and the Visick scales. Anthropometric data were included, as well as the biochemical and endoscopic parameters. Satisfaction with the surgery, as measured by the Visick scale, was equivalent in the two types of surgery, and no statistical differences were observed. There was a higher incidence of the esophagitis in the SD group; There were no significant differences with regards to clinical and nutritional evaluation, histology and quality of life