Abstract
IntroductionThe optimal management strategy for synchronous gastric cancer (GC) and prostate cancer (PCa) remains unclear, particularly in cases in which two cancers are progressive. Presentation of caseA 68-year-old man diagnosed with synchronous advanced GC and locally advanced PCa was referred to our institution. Laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) and robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy were simultaneously performed. The postoperative course was similar to the standard postoperative course of LTG alone. Pathological diagnoses were T3N3aM0 gastric adenocarcinoma and T3N0M0 prostatic adenocarcinoma. Adjuvant chemotherapy and adjuvant androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for GC and PCa were initiated on postoperative days 15 and 27, respectively. Six months subsequent to surgery, the patient received adjuvant chemotherapy and ADT, and no evidence of cancer recurrence was observed. DiscussionIn terms of survival, curative resection with adjuvant therapy is advantageous for patients with advanced GC or locally advanced PCa. At present, treatment for synchronous cancer should be combined with optimal management for individual cancers. Minimally invasive surgery may play an important role in the multidisciplinary treatment of synchronous advanced cancer. ConclusionCombined laparoscopic and robotic surgery for synchronous GC and PCa allows for minimally invasive radical resection and appropriate adjuvant therapy.
Highlights
The optimal management strategy for synchronous gastric cancer (GC) and prostate cancer (PCa) remains unclear, in cases in which two cancers are progressive
Based on consultation from surgeons and urologists, we considered the following options: (1) simultaneous surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and (2) surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy for GC followed by prostatectomy
We have previously reported about the advantages of combined laparoscopic and robotic resection for synchronous colorectal cancer and PCa [8]
Summary
The optimal management strategy for synchronous gastric cancer (GC) and prostate cancer (PCa) remains unclear, in cases in which two cancers are progressive. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 68-year-old man diagnosed with synchronous advanced GC and locally advanced PCa was referred to our institution. Laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) and robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy were simultaneously performed. Six months subsequent to surgery, the patient received adjuvant chemotherapy and ADT, and no evidence of cancer recurrence was observed. DISCUSSION: In terms of survival, curative resection with adjuvant therapy is advantageous for patients with advanced GC or locally advanced PCa. At present, treatment for synchronous cancer should be combined with optimal management for individual cancers. CONCLUSION: Combined laparoscopic and robotic surgery for synchronous GC and PCa allows for minimally invasive radical resection and appropriate adjuvant therapy
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