The percentage of CD31+ T cells decreases after open but not laparoscopic surgery

I. Kirman, V. Cekic, N. Poltaratskaia, Z. Asi, S. Conte, D. Feingold, K. A. Forde, E. H. Huang, R. L. Whelan

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Abstract

Background: Efficient killing of tumor cells depends on T cells that migrate from the circulation to the peripheral tissues; these cells express CD31. This study was undertaken to determine the impact of open (OS) and laparoscopic (LS) colorectal surgery on the percentage of circulating CD3+ CD31+ cells. Methods: Peripheral blood was collected from 27 OS and 24 LS colon cancer patients preoperatively (preOP) and on postoperative days 1 (POD1) and 3 (POD3). CD31+ T cells were assessed by flow cytometry using monoclonal antibodies. Results: In the OS group, the percentage of CD3+ CD31+ cells was significantly lower in POD1 and POD3 samples compared to the preOP results. LS surgery did not result in a significant change in the percentage of these T cells. A significant correlation was found between the decrease in the percentage of CD3+ CD31+ cells and the length of incision in OS patients. Conclusions: The percentage of CD3+ CD31+ cells decreases following OS but not LS and may be related to incision length. This may compromise T cell function in the peripheral tissues in the postoperative period.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)754-757
Number of pages4
JournalSurgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques
Volume17
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CD31
  • Immune function
  • Laparoscopy
  • T cells

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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