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Surgical Endoscopy
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 2/2018

01-02-2018

Barriers to laparoscopic colon resection for cancer: a national analysis

Authors: Alexander T. Hawkins, Molly M. Ford, M. Benjamin Hopkins, Roberta L. Muldoon, Jonathan P. Wanderer, Alexander A. Parikh, Timothy M. Geiger

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 2/2018

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Abstract

Background

Level one evidence has shown that minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for colon cancer improves short-term outcomes with equivalent long-term oncologic results when compared to open surgery. However, the adoption of MIS for patients with colon cancer has not been universal. The goal of this study is to identify barriers to the use of MIS surgery in colon cancer resection across the United States.

Methods

The National Cancer Database was queried for all cases of colonic adenocarcinoma resection from 2010 to 2012. Patients undergoing an MIS approach were compared with those undergoing open surgery (OS). MIS was defined as either robotic or laparoscopic surgery. Patients with metastatic disease, surgery for palliation, or tumors >8 cm were excluded. Multivariable modeling was used to identify variables associated with the use of open surgery.

Results

After applying exclusion criteria, 124,205 cases were identified. An MIS approach was used in only 54,621 (44%) patients. In a multivariable model adjusting for stage and tumor size, a number of important factors were associated with decreased odds of a MIS approach including black race (OR .91; p < .0001), lack of insurance (OR .51; p < .0001), lower education (OR .88; p < .0001), lower income (OR .83; p < .0001), treatment at a community program (OR .86; p < .0001), and treatment at a low-volume center (OR .79; p < .0001). Utilization of MIS increased over the study period (2010: 38.7%, 2011: 44.0%, 2012: 49.1%; p < .0001).

Conclusions

MIS approach is utilized in less than half of all colon resections in this national database, which accounts for over 70% of all diagnosed cancers in the US. Significant variability exists among age, race, insurance status, socioeconomic status, region, and facility type. In light of the recognized benefits of the MIS approach, local and national policy should focus on narrowing these disparities and continuing the upward trend of MIS utilization.
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Metadata
Title
Barriers to laparoscopic colon resection for cancer: a national analysis
Authors
Alexander T. Hawkins
Molly M. Ford
M. Benjamin Hopkins
Roberta L. Muldoon
Jonathan P. Wanderer
Alexander A. Parikh
Timothy M. Geiger
Publication date
01-02-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-017-5782-8

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