1.Da Vinci robot surgical system versus traditional open surgery for old patients with upper abdominal surgical diseases: a case control study
Yunping LAN ; Chunling LI ; Jiajia LI ; Yaqiu WU ; Fan ZENG ; Yu LEI ; Xiaobo HUANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(7):595-597
Objective To compare the clinical application of Da Vinci robot surgical system (RSS) with traditional open surgery (TOS).Methods From Feb 2015 to Jul 2016,48 cases of upper abdominal surgical disease patients were divided into RSS group (23 cases) and TOS group (25 patients) randomly.Results The anesthesia time [(194 ±16)min vs.(181 ±11)min,t=3.262,P=0.002] and operation time [(167 ± 14) min vs.(158 ± 14) min,t =2.292,P =0.027] were much longer in the RSS,while the blood loss during operation significantly less than the TOS [(128 ± 62) ml vs.(190 ± 86) ml,t =-2.886,P =0.006].The RSS has obvious advantages in 24 h-drainage [(69 ± 27) ml vs.(114 ± 54) ml.t =-3.680,P =0.001],time to out-of-bed activity [(27.7 ± 8.0) h vs.(35.7 ± 9.9) h,t =-3.067,P =0.004],BPS,postoperative exhausting time[(27.2 ±5.9)h vs.(32.8 ±8.3)h,t =-2.690,P =0.01] and length of hospital stay [(10.4 ± 1.8) d vs.(11.8 ± 1.9) d,t =-2.600,P =0.013].But the total hospital cost was higher in RSS [(117 000 ± 10 000) yuan vs.(77 000 ± 8 000) yuan,t =15.087,P =0.000)].Conclusions The RSS is a much minimally invasive surgery,reducing blood loss and postoperative pain,promoting rapid recovery,shortening hospital stay.
2.Total laparoscopic right hemihepatectomy through anterior approach for larger tumors in the right lobe of the liver
Jie LIU ; Chengwu ZHANG ; Defei HONG ; Zhiming HU ; Yuhua ZHANG ; Weiding WU ; Minjie SHANG ; Weifeng YAO
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(7):581-584
Objective To explore the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic right hemihepatectomy (LRH) via anterior approach for larger tumors in the right lobe of the liver.Methods A retrospective study was conducted based on the clinical data of ten consecutive patients with large right liver cancer undergoing LRH through anterior approach and thirty-seven patients undergoing open hemihepatectomy by anterior approach in recent 6 years.Results Between the two groups there were no significant difference in gender,average age,the mean tumor size,preoperative liver reserve function,cut margin and intraoperative blood transfusion.The LRH group had less average intraoperative blood loss [(408 ± 158)ml vs.(520 ± 153)ml,t =2.047,P =0.046] and shorter postoperative hospital stay [(11.5 ±2.8)d vs.(16.2 ±4.6) d,t=3.091,P=0.003],longer operation time [(302 ±38)min vs.(251±55)min,t=2.732,P=0.009].There was no perioperative death and no significant difference in complications (20.0% vs.35.1%,x2 =0.812,P =0.367) and similar median survival time (36 mon vs.29 mon,x2 =1.266,P =0.261).Conclusions LRH via anterior approach for larger tumors in the right lobe of the liver is safe and feasible.
3.Expression and clinical significance of CD55 in patients with gastric stromal tumors
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(7):565-568
Objective To investigate the expression of CD55 and its implication on prognosis for patients with gastric stromal tumors.Methods Expression of CD55 was detected by immunohistochemistry staining and the correlation between CD55 and clinicopathological features and prognosis were analyzed on 60 cases of primary gastric stromal tumors from January 2010 to October 2012.Results Of the 60 patients with gastric stromal tumors there were 33 males and 27 females.CD55 was mainly located in the cytoplasm of gastric stromal tumors.There was no statistical difference between CD55 expression and patients' gender and age (P > 0.05).Moreover,the expression of CD55 was closely related to tumor size,mitotic counts,2008 NIH classifications,and distant metastasis at the first visit to the hospital (P < 0.05).During a median follow-up of 58.5 (range 23-78) months,14 patients had tumor progression.Log-rank univariate survival analysis showed tumor size,mitotic counts,2008 NIH classifications,radical resection,distant metastasis at the first clinical visit and CD55 expression were related to progression-free survival (P < 0.001).COX multivariate survival analysis showed that tumor size (HR 11.504,95% CI:1.085-122.011,P =0.043) and CD55 expression (HR 11.819,95% CI:1.827-76.477,P =0.01) were independent prognostic factors.Conclusions Up-regulated CD55 might play an important role in the development and metastasis of gastric stromal tumors.
4.Dyschesia and changes of pubo-rectal angle as observed by 3D ultrasound
Fanjuan KONG ; Kailun LIU ; Zhimin WANG ; Yuantao LI ; Lu CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(4):351-354
Objective To discuss the relativity of dyschesia with the change of puborectalismuscle.Methods 68 patients with dyschesia were compared with 68 healthy volunteers at lithotomy position undergoing 3D ultrasonography on resting,contracting and maximum exertion phase respectively.Three dimensionally reconstructed images were reconstructed and pubo-rectal angle and the thickness of puborectalis muscle at 6 o'clock position were measured.Results The pubo-rectal angle of the study group and control group had no significant differences at either resting [(86 ± 8) ° vs.(86 ± 8)°] or contracting phases [(88 ± 9) ° vs.(86 ± 7) °] (t =-0.145,t =0.434,P > 0.05).While at maximum exertion the differences were significant [(80 ± 6) °vs.(95 ± 5) °,t =-5.397,P < 0.05].The d-value of pubo-rectal angle between maximum and resting exertion statistically different [(6 ± 3) °,(-9 ± 7) °,t =5.551,P < 0.05].The thickness of puborectalis muscle between the two groups differed statistically significant only at maximum exertion phase [(4.60 ± 0.60) mm vs.(3.97 ± 0.32) mm,t =6.872,P < 0.05].The d-value of the thickness of puborectalis muscle between maximum and resting exertion were statistically different (t =-11.474,P < 0.05).Conclusions The pubo-rectal angle of the study group is smaller at maximum exertion than the control group.The thickness of puborectalis muscle at six o'clock (lithotomy position) in study group is larger at maximum exertion than the control group.And the severity of constipation changed with the variation of angle.
5.Endovascular treatment for closed articular artery injuries
Xiquan ZHANG ; Shan ZHONG ; Zhong CHEN ; Deming QI ; Shubin DOU ; Wei ZHU ; Xiaolin PAN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(4):344-347
Objective To explore the efficacy of endovascular treatment for closed articular artery injuries.Methods The clinical data of 13 patients from Jan 2010 to Dec 2014 treated for closed articular artery injuries were analyzed retrospectively.The location,severity and extent of arterial injury were confirmed by intraoperative arteriography.The diameter and length of the injured arteries were measured.The guidewire was sent to the lesion site and working wire pathway was established.When the guidewire was difficult to pass through the lesion site,femoral and posterior tibial or radial artery may be used to establish working wire pathway.The stent or stent-graft was implanted through the contralateral femoral artery or distal end of ipsilateral artery.Results Intraoperative angiography confirmed intimal injury (n =2),partial transection (n =5),complete transection (n =5) and arteriovenous fistula (n =1).Eighteen stents or stent-grafts were implanted.Treatment was successful in all patients without peiropeartive death and procedure-related complications.All were followed up for 15 to 48 months and the mean follow-up was (30 ± 11) months.Three patients with stent lumen stenosis less than 50% as showed by angiography.There was no stent fracture,displacement,or deformation.Conclusions Endovascular treatment for closed articular artery injuries is of less invasion,shorter operative time and quick postoperative recovery.
6.Clinicopathological and prognostic analysis of insulin like growth factor 1 receptor protein expression in primary gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Lei SHI ; Hao WANG ; Wei ZHAO ; Yu ZHOU ; Xinxin LIU ; Dong LIANG ; Ping CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(4):340-343
Objective To investigate the clinicopathological significance of expression of insulin like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) protein in primary gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and their impacts on prognosis.Methods Between January,2005 and January,2011,84 primary GIST patients underwent surgery.Immunohistochemical analysis was performed based on tissue microarray to estimate expression pattern of IGF1R in tumor cells and nomal controls.Association of IGF1R expression with clinicopathological features and relapse-free survival (RFS) were also analyzed.Results The negative,weakly positive,positive,and strong positive expression rates of IGF1 R protein in GIST group were 20%,14%,48% and 18%,respectively;while in the control group were 32%,40%,20% and 8%,respectively (x2 =30.663,P < 0.001).The 5-year overall survival (OS) rate was 93%.1-year,3-year and 5-year RFS rate were 99%,76% and 60%,respectively.As shown by univariate analysis the following factors were poor prognostic indicators for RFS,non-gastric tumor location (P =0.017),large tumor size (P =0.022),high mitotic index (P < 0.001),high cellularity (P =0.012),tumor rupture (P =0.013),absent or low expression of IGF1R (P =0.022).Tumor size (HR5.1-10 ≤5 cm =1.86,95% CI:0.67-5.15;HR>10 ≤5cm =6.71,95% CI:0.67-5.15,overall P =0.023),and mitotic index (HR5.1-10/50HPFsvs.≤5/50HPFs =5.72,95% CI:2.09-15.64;HR>10/50HPF ≤5/50HPFs =3.44,95% CI:1.13-10.45,overall P =0.002) were negative independent risk predictors by multivariate analysis.Conclusions High expression of IGF1R may be involved in the occurrence,development and poor prognostic of primary GIST.Expression of IGF1 R is correlated with high risk potential and may predict early recurrence.
7.Knee injury and lower extremity deep venous thrombosis
Lei XIAO ; Junhai LI ; Xiujun ZHANG ; Mei HUANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(4):336-339
Objective To explore the relation between lower extremity deep venous thrombosis and knee injury.Methods 100 knee injury patients were operated on in our department.The difference of incidence rates of DVT,the thrombus location and incidence rates of DVT before and after operation in the two groups was compared.There were no fatal pulmonary embolism occurring in either group.Results The incidence rate of DVT in tibial plateau fracture group was 52%,that in patellar fracture was 30% (P < 0.05).DVT incidence rate of popliteal,pretibial,posterior tibial vein thrombosis in group of tibial plateau fracture was higher than that in group of patellar fracture (P < 0.05),while there was no significant difference in postoperative thrombosis between the two groups(P > 0.05).Conclusions There is a high incidence rate of DVT in knee joint injury.Which is closely related to the position of fracture and limb immobilization.
8.Endovascular versus open repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
Bowen LIU ; Zhong CHEN ; Sheng WANG ; Yaoguo YANG ; Xiaobin TANG ; Lei KOU ; Hui LIU ; Zhangmin WU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(4):320-322
Objective To compare the effect after endovascular repair (EVAR) or open repair (OR) of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) in Department of Vascular Surgery,Beijing Anzhen Hospital.Methods Clinical data of 46 repaired rAAAs patients was retrospectively analyzed from 2005 to 2015.The difference between the EVAR group and the OR group in perioperative mortality,operation time,ICU stay,blood transfused,length of stay (LOS),complication rate were compared by x2 test and t test.Results 18 rAAA patients were repaired by EVAR,aged from 51 to 91 with a mean of (68 ±9).28 were repaired by OR,aged from 41 to 83 with a mean of (70 ± 11).Perioperative mortality was 21.0% for EVAR and 28.6% for OR (P >0.05).LOS was (15.3 ±9.5) days for EVAR,and (23.9 ± 10.5) days for OR (P <0.05).Blood transfused was (3 210 ± 3 780) ml for EVAR and (4 814 ± 3 392) ml for OR (P<0.05).ICU stay time was (7.7 ±4.2) d for EVAR and (4.2 ±2.5) d for OR (P<0.05).Conclusion EVAR is a reliable approach for the treatment of acute rAAA.
9.A clinical study on laparoscopic choledocholithotomy and primary suture in treatment of choledocholithiasis
Xiaojun ZHANG ; Mengxing DONG ; Jun ZHANG ; Xinchun JIANG ; Xinhui ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(4):314-316
Objective To explore the indication,technology and clinical significance of laparoscopic choledocholithotomy and primary suture in treatment of choledocholithiasis.Methods 78 patients with choledocholithiasis were divided into two groups receiving respectively laparoscopic choledocholithotomy and T-tube drainage treatment,and laparoscopic choledocholithotomy and primary suture after common bile duct exploration.The time of operation,postoperative hospital stay and complications were analyzed and compared.Results Bile leakage occurred in 2 cases in the primary suture group and 3 cases in the T-tube drainage group;No residual stones or biliary stricture was found in either groups.The time of operation,postoperative complications were not statistically different (P > 0.05).The difference in postoperative hospital stay and GI function recovery time between the two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05).Conclusion In well selected cases,the primary suture of common bile duct after laparoscopic choledocholithotomy is feasible and safe.
10.Prognostic significance of preoperative serum gamma glutamyl transpeptidase level in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after liver resection
Yu ZHANG ; Lijun WU ; Liang MA ; Bangde XIANG ; Tao BAI ; Jie CHEN ; Xuemei YOU ; Xinhua ZHAO ; Juan TANG ; Lequn LI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(4):310-313
Objective To evaluate the prognostic significance of preoperative serum gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) level in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after liver resection.Methods A total of 432 patients undergoing hepatectomy for HCC were divided into normal GGT group (175 patients with GGT ≤ 50 U/L) and high GGT group (257 patients with GGT > 50 U/L).After balancing baseline characteristics by propensity score analysis,disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) were compared between the two groups.Independent risk factors influencing DFS and OS were identified by Cox multivariate analyses.Results Propensity score analysis identified 124 matched pairs of patients from each group.In the propensity-matched cohort,DFS at 1,3,and 5 years in normal GGT group (69.3%,36.1%,12.8%) was significantly higher than that in high GGT group (60.6%,18.7%,7.5%;P=0.039).OSat1,3,and5 years innommlGGTgroup (90.7%,73.7%,66.1%) was also significantly higher than that in high GGT group (89.2%,63.6%,43.3%;P =0.024).COX multivariate analyses revealed that alpha-fetoprotein ≥400 ng/ml,GGT > 50 U/L,macrovascular invasion,tumor size ≥ 10 cm,and tumor number ≥3 were independent risk factors for DFS in patients with HCC after liver resection.Albumin < 35 g/L,GGT > 50 U/L,macrovascular invasion,tumor size ≥ 10 cm,and tumor number ≥ 3 were identified as independent risk factors for OS.Conclusions Preoperative serum GGT level is an independent factor predicting tumor recurrence and long-term survival in HCC patients after liver resection.