Clinical Impact of Pancreatic Metastases from Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis (original) (raw)

Prognostic Role of Pancreatic Metastases From Renal Cell Carcinoma: Results From an Italian Center

Clinical Genitourinary Cancer, 2013

We retrospectively reviewed the records of 354 patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) treated at our institute to determine whether pancreatic metastases are associated with overall survival (OS) in mRCC patients treated with surgery/targeted therapy (TT). Our findings suggest that pancreatic metastases are an independent predictor of survival in mRCC patients. Background: Pancreatic metastasis accounts for 2% to 11% of all mRCC cases. The prognostic value of pancreatic metastases in the era of TTs is unclear. We evaluated outcomes in a cohort of mRCC patients with pancreatic metastases (PmRCC) who were treated with TTs. Patients and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 354 mRCC patients treated at our institute between January 2005 and June 2012. Differences in terms of OS between this unselected cohort of mRCC patients and a subgroup of patients with PmRCC were investigated. Kaplan-Meier and log-rank test methods were used to evaluate OS. Results: In total, 24 PmRCC (7%) patients were identified, and were compared with a cohort of 330 mRCC patients with metastasis at other sites. Pancreatic metastases were synchronous in 3 patients, and they were metachronous in 11 patients. Surgical resection of pancreatic metastases was performed in 2 (8%) patients. At a maximum follow-up of 89 months (median, 51 months), median OS was 39 months in PmRCC patients, vs. 23 months in the mRCC patient group (P ¼ .0004). Conclusion: Among mRCC patients treated with TTs, the presence of pancreatic metastasis seems to be associated with a longer survival than the presence of metastasis at other sites.

Long-term survival after pancreatic resection for renal cell carcinoma metastasis

Annals of surgical oncology, 2014

Surgical resection of pancreatic metastasis (PM) is the only reported curative treatment for renal cell carcinoma. However, there is currently little information regarding very long-term survival. The primary objective of this study was to determine the 10-year survival of this condition using the largest surgical series reported to date. Between May 1987 and June 2003, we conducted a retrospective study of 62 patients surgically treated for PM from renal cell carcinoma at 12 Franco-Belgian surgical centers. Follow-up ended on May 31, 2012. There were 27 male (44 %) and 35 female (56 %) patients with a median age of 54 years [31-75]. Mean disease-free interval from resection of primary tumor to reoperation for pancreatic recurrence was 9.8 years (median 10 years [0-25]). During a median follow-up of 91 months [12-250], 37 recurrences (60 %) were observed. After surgical resection of repeated recurrences, overall median survival time was 52.6 months versus 11.2 months after nonoperat...

A Plea for Surgery in Pancreatic Metastases from Renal Cell Carcinoma: Indications and Outcome from a Multicenter Surgical Experience

Journal of Clinical Medicine

Background: Pancreatic metastases from renal-cell carcinoma (RCC-PMs) are rare. Surgery may play a role in improving overall (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS). Methods: Clinical-pathological features, surgery and follow-up data of patients with RCC-PMs operated on in three pancreatic surgical centers (2000–2019) were retrospectively evaluated. Results: Thirty-nine patients (21 male/18 female, averaging 65 years) were enrolled. RCC-PMs were metachronous in 36 patients (mean 94 months, up to 24 years after nephrectomy), multiple in 21 patients, and with a median size of 2.5 (range, 0.7–7.5) cm. All the patients underwent pancreatic surgery (33 standard resections, 6 limited resections). Fifteen patients had post-operative complications (morbidity 38.5%). The median DFS was 63 months, and 19 out of 36 patients showed a disease recurrence. The median OS was 134 months, and 13 out of 36 patients were alive with no evidence of disease. At univariate analysis, lymph node positivity (HR ...

Surgical Resection Does Not Improve Survival in Patients with Renal Metastases to the Pancreas in the Era of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors

Annals of surgical oncology, 2014

The aim of this study was to compare survival of resected and unresected patients in a large cohort of patients with metastases to the pancreas from renal cell carcinoma (PM-RCC). Data from 16 Italian centers involved in the treatment of metastatic RCC were retrospectively collected. The Kaplan-Meier and log-rank test methods were used to evaluate overall survival (OS). Clinical variables considered were sex, age, concomitant metastasis to other sites, surgical resection of PM-RCC, and time to PM-RCC occurrence. Overall, 103 consecutive patients with radically resected primary tumors were enrolled in the analysis. PM-RCCs were synchronous in only three patients (3 %). In 56 patients (54 %), the pancreas was the only metastatic site, whereas in the other 47 patients, lung (57 %), lymph nodes (28 %), and liver (21 %) were the most common concomitant metastatic sites. Median time for PM-RCC occurrence was 9.6 years (range 0-24 years) after nephrectomy. Surgical resection of PM-RCC was ...

Management of Very Late Pancreatic Metastasis of Renal Cell Carcinoma 8 Years After Radical Nephrectomy: A Report of a Rare Case

American Journal of Case Reports, 2021

Unusual clinical course Background: The most common primary malignant neoplasm of the kidneys in adults is renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which originates inside the renal cortex and accounts for 80-85% of all primary renal neoplasms. RCCs can spread to many organs, including the liver, lungs, bones, and brain. Disease is quiescent until the late stages of disease in the vast majority of patients. Case Report: We report a case of 63-year-old woman who presented to her surveillance checkup after a right radical nephrectomy 8 years ago. Computed tomography of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis (CT-CAP) revealed a hypervascular mass in the body of the pancreas measuring 1 cm, consistent with metastatic appearance. Therefore, the tumor board decision was to proceed with spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy. The final histopathology result showed metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) with negative resection margins. The patient currently is under regular follow-up. The latest CT-CAP was done at 1 year postoperatively, which showed no evidence of recurrence or metastasis. Conclusions: Patients with RCCs can develop asymptomatic metastatic lesions years after complete oncological resection of the primary tumor. Furthermore, metastatic RCCs can be misdiagnosed as other primary tumors. Hence, a meticulous long-term follow-up is essential to ensure that recurrence or a new distant metastasis is not missed. RCCs are known for their poor response to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, the new targeted therapies have shown a good response rate. Nevertheless, complete oncological resection of the pancreatic metastasis remains the best treatment modality and is associated with a 5-year survival rate of 75%.

The pancreas as a target of metastasis from renal cell carcinoma: Results of surgical treatment in a single institution

Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery

Backgrounds/Aims: Metastasis in the pancreatic gland is infrequent, representing between 2-5% of the tumors that affect this organ. However, secondary lesions of clear cell renal carcinoma (CCRC) can occur mainly in this location and it is frequently the only site of dissemination. Treatment of choice is resection in surgically fit patients, as it has been shown that it improves the quality of life and prognosis substantially. We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of patients with pancreatic resections for metastatic CCRC since there are no reports of the treatment modality of this singular entity in Argentina. Methods: Retrospective cohort analysis over a 10-year period including eight patients who underwent pancreatic resection for metastatic CCRC. Results: 75% of patients were male with an average age of 65.5 years. The pancreatic surgery occurred at a median time of 9.2 years (1-24.8) from the renal operation. The pancreatic lesions were mostly solitary and asymptomatic. A pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) was performed in 4 patients (50%). Distal pancreatectomy (DP) was performed in 3 patients (37.3%) and one patient (12.5%) underwent a total pancreaticoduodenectomy. All the patients presented a confirmatory biopsy of pancreatic metastasis of CCRC. Complications were recorded in 3 patients (42.85%). No intraoperative or postoperative mortality was registered. With a median follow-up of 45 months, three patients presented recurrence at 32, 46 and 51 months, respectively. Only one patient showed death due to recurrence at 7.8 month. Conclusions: CCRC pancreatic metastases treated surgically have a low morbidity and mortality rate in high volume centers, showing excellent long-term survival.

Systematic Review and Metanalysis of Clinical Outcomes After Enucleation of Pancreatic Metastases from Renal Cell Carcinoma

Digestive Surgery

ABSTRACT. Introduction: A systematic review of the literature was carried out to determine the clinical and oncological outcome of patients who had enucleation of solitary pancreatic metastases from renal cell carcinoma. Methods: Operative mortality, postoperative complications, observed survival and disease free survival were analyzed. The clinical outcomes of patients who had enucleation were compared to those of 857 patients collected from the literature who had standard or atypical pancreatic resection for the same disease using propensity score matching Results: There was no postoperative mortality in the 56 patients who had enucleation of pancreatic metastases from renal cell carcinoma . In 51 patients postoperative complications could be analyzed. Ten patients (10/51=19.6%) had postoperative complications. Three patients (3/51 = 5.9%) had major complications (Clavien-Dindo III or more). Five year observed survival rates and disease free survival for patients with enucleation ...

Pancreatic Resection for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Presentation, Treatment, and Outcome

Annals of Surgical Oncology, 2003

Background: The diverse natural history of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) includes metastases to the pancreas, a very unusual site for distant spread of other cancers. Considering the relatively indolent behavior of some cases of metastatic RCC, pancreatic resection is offered to select patients. Methods: We reviewed the records of patients at three affiliated university hospital centers who had prior nephrectomy for RCC and subsequent pancreatic resection of metastases. Results: Fourteen patients-9 women and 5 men with a median age of 63.8 years-underwent a total of 15 pancreatic resections for metastatic RCC. Nine (64%) had solitary metastases. The median interval from nephrectomy to diagnosis of pancreatic metastases was 83 months. The median size of metastases was 4.6 cm. There was one perioperative death. Pancreatic recurrence occurred in five patients (36%), and one patient underwent repeat resection. At a median follow-up of 32 months, seven patients (50%) are alive without evidence of disease, and four patients (28%) are alive with recurrent disease. Conclusions: Resection of pancreatic metastases from RCC is associated with long-term survival and should be considered for patients in whom complete resection is possible.

Pancreatic Metastasis of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Surgical Indication for a Disseminated Disease

Case Reports in Medicine, 2021

Pancreatic metastasis (PM) of renal cancer is a rare condition. It is characterized by a long period after initial nephrectomy and a favorable prognosis compared to other pancreatic malignancies. Its diagnosis may confuse clinicians if the medical history is not known. In the era of targeted therapies for metastatic renal carcinoma, surgery stands as the best treatment option for PM of renal cancer. We report the case of a woman who underwent successfully left splenopancreatectomy for corporeal PM of renal cancer treated seven years ago. This case underlines the necessity of long-term follow-up of patients treated for kidney cancer.