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- EUS-Guided Biliary Drainage Versus ERCP in Malignant Biliary Obstruction Before Hepatobiliary Surgery(2023) TYBERG, Amy; SARKAR, Avik; SHAHID, Haroon M.; SHAH-KHAN, Sardar M.; GAIDHANE, Monica; SIMON, Alexa; EISENBERG, Ian A.; LAJIN, Michael; KARAGYOZOV, Petko; LIAO, Kelvin; PATEL, Roohi; ZHAO, Eric; MARTINEZ, Ma Guadalupe; ARTIFON, Everson L.; LINO, Andre D.; VANELLA, Giuseppe; ARCIDIACONO, Paolo G.; KAHALEH, MichelIntroduction:Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is the procedure of choice for patients who cannot undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The outcomes of patients undergoing surgery after EUS-BD for malignancy are unknown.Methods:We conducted an international, multicenter retrospective comparative study of patients who underwent hepatobiliary surgery after having undergone EUS-BD or ERCP from 6 tertiary care centers. Patient demographics, procedural data, and follow-up care were collected in a registry.Results:One hundred forty-five patients were included: EUS-BD n=58 (mean age 66, 45% male), ERCP n=87 (mean age 68, 53% male). The majority of patients had pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, or gallbladder malignancy. In the EUS-BD group, 29 patients had hepaticogastrostomy, 24 had choledochoduodenostomy, and 5 had rendezvous technique done. The most common surgery was Whipple in both groups (n=41 EUS-BD, n=56 ERCP) followed by partial hepatectomy (n=7 EUS-BD, n=14 ERCP) and cholecystectomy (n=2 EUS-BD, n=2 ERCP). Endoscopy clinical success was comparable in both groups (98% EUS-BD, 94% ERCP). Adverse event rates were similar in both groups: EUS-BD (n=10, 17%) and ERCP (n=23, 26%). Surgery technical success and clinical success were significantly higher in the EUS-BD group compared with the ERCP group (97% vs. 83%, 97% vs. 75%). Total Hospital stay from surgery to discharge was significantly higher in the ERCP group (19 d vs. 10 d, P=0.0082).Discussion:Undergoing EUS-BD versus ERCP before hepatobiliary surgery is associated with fewer repeat endoscopic interventions, shorter duration between endoscopy and surgical intervention, higher rates of surgical clinical success, and shorter length of hospital stay after surgery.
- Endoscopic Ultrasonography–Guided Hemostasis Techniques(2017) ARTIFON, E. L. D. A.; MARSON, F. P.; KHAN, M. A.Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)–guided hemostasis is an evolving technique that has the potential to improve the care of patients with refractory variceal and nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding. EUS-guided treatment of fundal varices with coil and/or cyanoacrylate seems to be highly effective in active bleeding, as well as for primary and secondary bleeding prophylaxis. Reports of EUS-guided treatment of refractory nonvariceal sources of bleeding are more scarce, but show high success rates. The procedures involve a medium to high technical difficulty level, and this has been replicated worldwide. © 2017 Elsevier Inc.
- Prospective international multicenter study on endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage for patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction after failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(2016) KHASHAB, Mouen A.; MERWE, Schalk Van der; KUNDA, Rastislav; ZEIN, Mohamad H. El; TEOH, Anthony Y.; MARSON, Fernando P.; FABBRI, Carlo; TARANTINO, Ilaria; VARADARAJULU, Shyam; MODAYIL, Rani J.; STAVROPOULOS, Stavros N.; PENAS, Irene; NGAMRUENGPHONG, Saowanee; KUMBHARI, Vivek; ROMAGNUOLO, Joseph; SHAH, Raj; KALLOO, Anthony N.; PEREZ-MIRANDA, Manuel; ARTIFON, Everson L.Background and aims: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has emerged as an alternative to traditional radiologic and surgical drainage procedures after failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). However, prospective multicenter data are lacking. The aims of this study were to prospectively assess the short- and long-term efficacy and safety of EUS-BD in patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction. Patients and methods: Consecutive patients at 12 tertiary centers (5 US, 5 European, 1 Asian, 1 South American) with malignant distal biliary obstruction and failed ERCP underwent EUS-BD. Technical success was defined as successful stent placement in the desired position. Clinical success was defined as a reduction in bilirubin by 50% at 2 weeks or to below 3mg/dL at 4 weeks. Adverse events were prospectively tracked and graded according to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) lexicon's severity grading system. Overall survival and duration of stent patency were calculated using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Results: A total of 96 patients (mean age 66 years, female 45%, pancreatic cancer 55%) underwent EUS-BD. Stent placement (technical success) was achieved in 92 (95.8%) patients (metallic stent 84, plastic stent 8). Mean procedure time was 40 minutes. Clinical success was achieved in 86 (89.5%) patients. A total of 10 (10.5%) adverse events occurred: pneumoperitoneum (n=2), sheared wire (n=1), bleeding (n=1), bile leak (n=3), cholangitis (n=2), and unintentional perforation (n=1); 4 graded as mild, 4 moderate, 1 severe, and 1 fatal (due to perforation). A total of 38 (44%) patients died of disease progression during the study period. The median patient survival was 167 days (95%CI 112-221) days. The 6-month stent patency rate was 95% (95%CI 94.94-95.06%) and the 1-year stent patency was 86% (95%CI 85.74-86.26%). Conclusion: This study on EUS-BD demonstrates excellent efficacy and safety of EUS-BD when performed by experts. Study registration: NCT01889953
- Robotic endoscopy. A review of the literature(2020) VISCONTI, Thiago Arantes de Carvalho; OTOCH, Jose Pinhata; ARTIFON, Everson Luiz de AlmeidaPurpose: To present new endoscopic robotic devices in the context of minimally invasive procedures with high precision and automation. Methods: Review of the literature by December 2018 on robotic endoscopy. Results: We present the studies and investments for robotic implementation and flexible endoscopy evolution. We divided them into forceps manipulation platforms, active endoscopy and endoscopic capsule. They try to improve forceps handling and stability and to promote active movement. Conclusion: The implementation and propagation of robotic models depend on doing what the endoscopist is unable to. The new devices are moving forward in this direction.
- Virtual reality simulator versus box-trainer to teach minimally invasive procedures: A meta-analysis(2019) GUEDES, Hugo Goncalo; FERREIRA, Zemia Maria Camara Costa; LEAO, Layra Ribeiro de Sousa; MONTERO, Edna Frasson Souza; OTOCH, Jose Pinhata; ARTIFON, Everson Luiz de AlmeidaBackground: To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality simulator (VRS) training compared to box-trainer training (BT) for learning outcomes in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed using CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, LILACS. The primary outcomes were time to perform MIS and performance score in MIS. After being selected, the articles were evaluated for methodological quality and risk of bias. The results were evaluated for quality of evidence and meta-analysis was performed. Results: 20 randomized clinical trials were included in the qualitative analysis and 14 were used in the meta-analysis. VRS training was more efficient than BT training (P < 0.00001, 95% CI: 35.08 to -25.01) when evaluating participant time needed to complete the peg task. In descriptive analysis, VRS training was better than BT training in participant performance score to perform MIS. There was no statistical difference in the meta-analysis in the time needed to perform surgery, time to complete basic or advanced tasks and performance score for basic or advanced tasks. Conclusions: VRS training was better than BT training in participant performance scores when performing MIS and in the time needed to complete the basic task of peg transfer. In all other outcomes, regardless of the student's level of experience or type of activity, the two forms of training were equivalent.
- Endoscopic ultrasonography guided drainage: Summary of consortium meeting, May 21, 2012, San Diego, California(2015) KAHALEH, Michel; ARTIFON, Everson L. A.; PEREZ-MIRANDA, Manuel; GAIDHANE, Monica; RONDON, Carlos; ITOI, Takao; GIOVANNINI, MarcEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ( ERCP) is the preferred procedure for biliary and pancreatic drainage. While ERCP is successful in about 95% of cases, a small subset of cases are unsuccessful due to altered anatomy, peri-ampullary pathology, or malignant obstruction. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage is a promising technique for biliary, pancreatic and recently gallbladder decompression, which provides multiple advantages over percutaneous or surgical biliary drainage. Multiple retrospective and some prospective studies have shown endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage to be safe and effective. Based on the currently reported literature, regardless of the approach, the cumulative success rate is 84%-93% with an overall complication rate of 16%-35%. endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage seems a viable therapeutic modality for failed conventional drainage when performed by highly skilled advanced endoscopists at tertiary centers with expertise in both echo-endoscopy and therapeutic endoscopy
- EUS-guided drainage: Summary of Therapeutic EUS consortium meeting(2019) KAHALEH, Michel; ARTIFON, Everson L. A.; PEREZ-MIRANDA, Manuel; GAIDHANE, Monica; RONDON, Carlos; FREEMAN, Martin; ATTAM, Rajeev; ITOI, Takao; GIOVANNINI, MarcEUS-guided drainage is a safe and efficacious endoscopic technique for biliary, pancreatic, and gallbladder decompression. Recent literature has described many successful procedural techniques and devices to achieve EUS-guided drainage. This consortium gathering advanced endoscopists with expertise in both ultrasonography and therapeutic endoscopy, discuss the introduction to learning several EUS-guided drainage approaches, devices, and technology involved, possible obstacles to certain procedural and all potential complications.
- DIFFICULT BILIARY CANNULATION: SHOULD WE ALWAYS TRY A SECOND ERCP AFTER A FAILED NEEDLE-KNIFE FISTULOTOMY?(2021) FLUMIGNAN, Victor Kalil; SEIKE, Marina Garcia; SOUZA, Victória Soares de; CIRQUEIRA, Matheus Iguera; SILVA, Ana Beatriz; ARTIFON, Everson Luiz de AlmeidaABSTRACT BACKGROUND: A successful bile duct cannulation is a prerequisite for the realization of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). When biliary cannulation is not possible, needle-knife fistulotomy (NKF) can be performed. However, when biliary access is not successfully achieved even after performing NKF, it is possible to interrupt the procedure, and repeat the ERCP after a short interval. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to analyze if repeating an ERCP after a short interval of 48 hours is effective in achieving biliary access after an initial NKF was unsuccessfully performed. METHODS: A total of 1024 patients with a naive papilla, that underwent ERCP between the years of 2009-2019, were retrospectively reviewed. Difficult biliary cannulation was identified in 238 of these cases and NKF was performed. Success of biliary cannulation, NKF success at the first and second ERCPs, the associations between the type of the papilla, biliary dilatation, and overall success of NKF and adverse events rates were evaluated. RESULTS: Biliary access was initially achieved in 183 (76.8%) cases. Of the 55 (23.1%) remaining cases a second attempt was performed after 48 hours, and biliary access was successfully achieved in 46 (83.6%) of them. The overall success of NKF after the first and second ERCP, the success rate was 96.2%. Papilla located out of its normal position was related to a minor chance of success at NKF (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: We conclude that when biliary access is not achieved after the performance of a NKF, a second attempt is safe and effective and should be attempted.
- Suction versus slow-pull for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic tumors: a prospective randomized trial(2020) CHENG, Spencer; BRUNALDI, Vitor O.; MINATA, Mauricio K.; CHACON, Danielle A.; SILVEIRA, Eduardo B.; MOURA, Diogo T. H. de; SANTOS, Marcos E. L. Dos; MATUGUMA, Sergio E.; CHAVES, Dalton M.; FRANCA, Raony F.; JACOMO, Alfredo L.; ARTIFON, Everson L. A.Background: Suction (S) is commonly used to improve cell acquisition during endoscopic ultrasoundguided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). Slow-pull (SP) sampling is another technique that might procure good quality specimens with less bloodiness. We aimed to determine if SP improves the diagnostic yield of EUS-FNA of pancreatic masses. Methods: Patients with pancreatic solid masses were randomized to four needle passes with both techniques in an alternate fashion. Sensitivity, specificity, positive, and negative predictive values were calculated. Cellularity and bloodiness of cytological samples were assessed and compared according to the technique. Results: Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of suction vs. SP were 95.2% vs. 92.3%; 100% vs. 100; 95.7% vs. 93%, respectively. As to the association of methods, they were 95.6, 100 and 96%, respectively. Positive predictive values for S and SP were 100%. There was no difference in diagnostic yield between S and SP (p = 0.344). Cellularity of samples obtained with SP and Suction were equivalent in both smear evaluation (p = 0.119) and cell-block (0.980). Bloodiness of SP and suction techniques were similar as well. Conclusions: S and SP techniques provide equivalent sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. Association of methods seems to improve diagnostic yield. Suction does not increase the bloodiness of samples compared to slow-pull.
- Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery to salvage a migrated stent during EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy(2016) MOURA, Diogo Turiani Hourneaux De; MESTIERI, Luiz Henrique M.; CHENG, Spencer; RODELA, Gustavo Luis; MOURA, Eduardo Guimaraes Hourneaux De; SAKAI, Paulo; OLIVEIRA, Joel F.; ARTIFON, Everson L.