Error traps and culture of safety in Pediatric Surgical Oncology
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In brief
In brief
This article examines technical strategies to minimize surgical errors in pediatric oncology, focusing on neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma, and Wilms tumor. Key safety measures include appropriate use of adjuvant chemotherapy, tumor-specific staging systems, advanced surgical planning with 3D modeling, and adherence to evidence-based surgical guidelines to optimize outcomes.
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Publication date: Available online 26 April 2019
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Author(s): Pablo Lezama-Del Valle, Lucas Krauel, Michael P. LaQuaglia
Abstract
This article reviews technical issues to improve surgical safety and avoid surgical errors in pediatric surgical oncology, particularly in the three most common extracranial solid tumors: neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma and Wilms tumor. The use of adjuvant chemotherapy -when indicated-, the use of tumor specific classifications, adequate surgical planning, that may include the use of 3D printable models, improved surgical instruments and technology, and following surgical guidelines, would result in avoiding error, increased safety, and therefore in improved surgical outcomes.