Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of different surgical procedures for the treatment of gallbladder cancer. Methods The clinical data of 81 patients with gallbladder cancer who were admitted to the West China Hospital of Sichuan University from January 2000 to October 2009 were retrospectively analyzed.The efficacies of different surgical procedures for the treatment of gallbladder cancer, and the relationship between T stage and lymph node metastasis were investigated. The postoperative survival rates of patients in different TNM stages were analyzed and compared using the Kaplan-Meier method and Log-rank test, respectively. Results The median survival times of patients in stage Ⅰ , Ⅱ ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ were 68, 18, 7 and 5 months, respectively. The 1-,3-, 5-year survival rates were 100%, 80% and 60% for patients in stage Ⅰ, 57%, 29% and 14% for patients in stage Ⅱ, 27%, 7% and 0 for patients in stage Ⅲ and 11%, 4% and 0 for patients in stage Ⅳ. There were significant differences in the survivals of patients in different TNM stages ( P ＜ 0.05 ). Of the 81 patients, 67 received surgical treatment. The 5-year survival rate was 100% for patients in stage T1b who received standard radical resection and 0 for patients who received simple cholecystectomy. The median survival time was 45 months for patients in stage Ⅱ who received standard radical resection and 12 months for patients in stage Ⅱ who received simple cholecystectomy, and their 1-, 3-, 5-year survival rates were 67%, 33%, 33% and 50%, 0, 0, respectively, with significant differences ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). The 1-, 3-, 5-year survival rates of patients in stage Ⅲ who received standard radical resection were 33%, 17% and 6%, respectively. The survival time of patients who received extended radical resection was longer than 12 months, while the survival time of patients who received standard radical resection or other palliative therapy was shorter than 12 months. The 1-, 3-, 5-year survival rates of patients in stage Ⅳ who received extended radical resection and standard radical resection were 38%, 12%, 0and 14%, 0, 0, respectively. The survival time of patients in stage Ⅳ who received other treatments was shorter than 12 months. Lymph node metastasis were identified in 7 patients in stage T2(n = 15), 7 patients in stage T3(n = 14), and 12 patients in stage T4(n = 13), no patient in stage T1 (n =2) was found with lymph node metastasis. Conclusions Lymph node metastasis is significantly influenced by the depth of invasion of the gallbladder cancer. For patients in stage T1b, Ⅱ and Ⅲ, radical resection of gallbladder cancer is necessary; for patients in stage Ⅳ, although the incidence of complication is higher, the survival time is much longer when compared with other treatments.

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (p-NET) is a kind of neoplasm originating from neuroendocrine cell of pancreas.The morbidity of p-NET increased 5 times in the past 40 years and threatened people's life.However,the key points of diagnosis and treatment for p-NET are still unclear.There were no special and easy blood tests or imaging scanning for p-NET.The TNM classification remains controversial.Surgery is the most effective method to cure p-NET.But we still need to clarify which is the best time or method for surgery.In this review,we try to answer above questions based on our experiences and studies.

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (P-NETs) are a group of heterogeneous tumors,including functional and nonfunctional ones.With the enhancement of clinicians' awareness about this disease and the improvement of imaging diagnostic techniques,the incidence of P-NETs has obviously increased in the past years.Based on the mitotic counting and Ki-67 positive index,the grading classification is of great value for the diagnosis,treatment and even prognosis of P-NETs.P-NETs are a group of malignant tumors with inert biological behaviors,whose surgical resection rate and long-term survival is much better than those of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.P-NETs have different malignant potentials.Clinicians need to develop a comprehensive treatment plan in combination with the patient's symptoms,tumor grading classification and TNM staging information.Surgery is the only curable way to cure P-NETs.Even if radical resection is not suitable,palliative surgery may alleviate the patients,symptoms,and even prolong their survival time.According to the tumor location,size,quantity,degree of grading,local invasion and distant metastasis,different surgical procedures should be selected.

Objective To evaluate surgical therapies for chronic pancreatitis.Method The clinical data of 229 patients admitted for chronic pancreatitis during March 2009 to November 2013 in our hospital was retrospectively analyzed,different operation method and their clinical outcome were compared.Results Drainage operations or resection operations were made to all these 229 patients according to different types.57 patients underwent longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ procedure).118 patients received local resection of the head of pancreas combined with longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (Frey procedure in 105 cases,Berne procedure in 6 cases,Beger procedure in 7 cases).7 patients received pancreaticoduodenectomy,21 patients received distal pancreas resection,26 patients received other procedures.Post-operative pain relief rate was 89.3％,overall morbidity was 19.6％.Conclusions In cases of chronic pancreatitis,different surgical types are adopted according to their individual indications.Operation in accordance with pathological types guarantees clinical outcome.

Objective To compare biliary tract intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BT-IPMN) with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas (P-IPMN).Methods From January 2008 to December 2013,eleven (6.0％) cases of BT-IPMNs were retrospectively identified from a total of 182 biliary tract tumors resected in our institution,while 50 cases underwent surgery for P-IPMN.The mean age of the 11 BT-IPMN cases was 57.3 years (range 40 to 74 years).There were 8 men (73.0％).The mean age of the 50 P-IPMN cases was 57.4 years (range 33 to 85 years).There were 34 men (68.0％).The clinical features,radiologic findings,pathology,surgical strategies,and long-term follow up outcomes between the 2 groups of patients were analyzed.Results There was no significant difference between BT-IPMN and P-IPMN in the following aspects:mean age,sex ratios and clinical presentation [including the most common presenting symptom abdominal pain (73.0％ vs.68.0％),and elevated tumor markers (CEA and CA19-9)].The mean tumor size of BT-IPMN was significantly smaller than P-IPMN (1.7 vs.4.1 cm,P ＜ 0.05).Macroscopically visible mucin was detected in all the 11 patients basing on the original surgical reports.The most common abnormal preoperative imaging findings for BT-IPMN were bile duct dilatation (100％) and intraluminal masses (55.0％).Most cases (82.0％) involved the intrahepatic bile duct and hilum.For tumor clearance,we conducted left hepatectomy in most cases (64.0％).Only one patient underwent biopsy and choledochojejunostomy for multiple tumors involving the extrahepatic,right and left bile ducts.BT-IPMN was likely to have a higher risk of malignancy (55.0％ vs.44.0％) and poorer prognosis (median survival,57 vs.63 months),although there was no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05).The patient without tumor resection died of liver failure 22 months after palliative surgery.Conclusions BT-IPMNs are very rare and they had some similarity with P-IPMN.Complete resection of BT-IPMN is associated with good survival.

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein resection (PD + VR) via inferior mesenteric vein(IMV) for tumors in the head and neck of pancreas.Methods The clinical data of 62 patients who underwent modified PD + VR for tumors in the head and neck of pancreas at the West China Hospital of Sichuan University between January 2006 to December 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.Twenty-eight patients undergoing Whipple procedure via inferior mesenteric vein were allocated to the WATIMV group,and 34 patients with pancreatic transection as central pancreatectomy undergoing PD + VR were allocated to the c-PD + VR group.The operation time,volume of intraoperative blood loss,rate of patients with intraoperative blood loss ＞ 800 mL,rate of intraoperative blood transfusion,length of vein resection,R1 resection rate,site of positive margin,incidence of complications,classification of complications and duration of postoperative hospital stay were compared between the 2 groups.Patients were followed up via outpatient examination and telephone interview till December 2014.Count data of ratio and proportion were compared by the chi-square test.Measurement data with normal distribution were presented as (x) ± s and analyzed by independent sample t test.Results All the 62 patients underwent operation successfully without perioperative death.The operation time,rate of intraoperative blood transfusion,length of vein resection,incidence of complications,incidence of grade 1,2,3,4,5 complication,duration of postoperative hospital stay were (325 ± 50) minutes,35.7 ％ (10/28),(25 ± 5) mm,46.4％ (13/28),14.3％ (4/28),17.9％ (5/28),14.3％ (4/28),0,0,(15 ± 7) days in the WATIMV group,and (346 ± 97) minutes,58.8％ (20/34),(24 ±5)mm,50.0％ (17/34),14.7％ (5/34),23.5％ (8/34),8.8％ (3/34),0,2.9％ (1/34),(19 ± 11) days in the c-PD + VR group,respectively,showing no significant difference between the 2 groups (t =0.866,x2 =3.283,t =0.647,x2 =0.078,1.883,t =1.666,P ＞ 0.05).The volume of intraoperative blood loss,rate of patients with intraoperative blood loss ＞ 800 mL,R1 resection rate,rate of positive margin in pancreas and retroperitoneal positive margin were (534 ± 277) mL,46.4％ (13/28),3.6％ (1/28),0,3.6％ (1/28) in the WATIMV group,and (796 ± 567) mL,67.6％ (23/34),23.5％ (8/34),8.8％ (3/34),14.7％ (5/34) in the c-PD + VR group,respectively,showing significant differences between the 2 groups (t =2.374,x2 =2.839,4.929,6.507,P ＜ 0.05).Fifty-nine patients were followed up for 15.2 months (range,8.0-23.0 months) with a follow-up rate of 95.2％ (59/62).No patient was complicated with portal vein thrombosis during the follow-up.Conclusion WATIMV is safe and feasible for treatment of tumors in the head and neck of pancreas,helping to improve radical resection rate of carcinoma and operation safety.

Objective:To evaluate the impact of resection margin status within a cut-off 1 mm clearance of cancer on the groove of portal/superior mesenteric vein and/or the top end of the uncinate process bordering on the superior mesenteric artery in pancreatic head adenocarcinoma patients after pancreatoduodenectomy.Methods:The clinical, pathological and followup data of 113 pancreatic head adenocarcinoma patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy with or without vascular graft replacement were retrospectively analyzed.Results:Univariate analysis showed that resection margin 1mm clearance, postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy, T staging, N staging, TNM staging (AJCC), gender, and maximum tumor diameter were risk factors for survival . Multivariate analysis showed that surgical margin 1mm clearance, postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy, and gender were independent prognostic factors. In resection margin >1 mm group(83 cases), the mean survival time was 19.04 months, and the 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year survival rates were 78%, 50%, and 25%, respectively. In resection margin ≤1 mm group(30 cases), the mean survival time was 9.42 months, and the 1-year, 2-year and 3-year survival rates were 61%, 20% and 0, respectively. There was statistical significance between the two groups in survival time ( P=0.018). Conclusion:Resection margins 1 mm clearance of cancer off portal vein/superior mesenteric vein and superior mesenteric artery is independent prognostic factors in pancreatic head adenocarcinoma patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy.

Objective To analyze the viability of extended distal pancreatectomy and the associated prognostic factors.Methods The data of 57 patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma who underwent standard distal pancreatectomy (DP) or extended distal pancreatectomy (EDP) from January 2011 to December 2014 were reviewed retrospectively.Thirty-five patients were performed with DP and 22 with EDP.Operation safety and survival benefit between DP and EDP were compared by t-test or x2 test.Cox regression analysis was used to explore the prognostic indicators.Results Compared to DP group,operation time((255 ±91)min vs.(208 ±80)min)(t =2.066,P =0.044) and ratio of blood transfusion (50.0％ vs.17.1％) (x2 =12.836,P =0.008) were greater in EDP group,respectively.There were no significant differences in amount of intraoperative blood loss and postoperative duration of hospitalization.Delayed gastric emptying was greater in EDP(22.7％ vs.2.9％) (Z =-2.251,P =0.027),while other complications had no differences.Mortality and ratio of relaparotomy also showed no differences.Median survival following DP was 13.1 months compared to 8.2 months following EDP.There was no difference in survival between DP and EDP.According to the results of multivariate analysis,tumor size (RR =1.275,P =0.03) and perioperative blood transfusions(RR =2.673,P =0.04) were independent prognostic factors.Conclusions Though patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma who undergo EDP have a worse pathologic staging,they will gain a comparable long-term survival to the patients undergo DP.Tumor size and perioperative blood transfusions are independent prognostic factors.

Objective To analyze the viability of extended distal pancreatectomy and the associated prognostic factors.Methods The data of 57 patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma who underwent standard distal pancreatectomy (DP) or extended distal pancreatectomy (EDP) from January 2011 to December 2014 were reviewed retrospectively.Thirty-five patients were performed with DP and 22 with EDP.Operation safety and survival benefit between DP and EDP were compared by t-test or x2 test.Cox regression analysis was used to explore the prognostic indicators.Results Compared to DP group,operation time((255 ±91)min vs.(208 ±80)min)(t =2.066,P =0.044) and ratio of blood transfusion (50.0％ vs.17.1％) (x2 =12.836,P =0.008) were greater in EDP group,respectively.There were no significant differences in amount of intraoperative blood loss and postoperative duration of hospitalization.Delayed gastric emptying was greater in EDP(22.7％ vs.2.9％) (Z =-2.251,P =0.027),while other complications had no differences.Mortality and ratio of relaparotomy also showed no differences.Median survival following DP was 13.1 months compared to 8.2 months following EDP.There was no difference in survival between DP and EDP.According to the results of multivariate analysis,tumor size (RR =1.275,P =0.03) and perioperative blood transfusions(RR =2.673,P =0.04) were independent prognostic factors.Conclusions Though patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma who undergo EDP have a worse pathologic staging,they will gain a comparable long-term survival to the patients undergo DP.Tumor size and perioperative blood transfusions are independent prognostic factors.

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of pancreaticodudenectomy (PD) using anterior approach in situ technique for pancreatic head cancer.Methods:The retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 285 patients with pancreatic head cancer who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from January 2012 to June 2018 were collected. There were 164 males and 121 females, aged from 40 to 76 years, with an average age of 57 years. Of the 285 patients, 196 patients who underwent PD using anterior approach in situ technique were set as anterior approach group, 89 patients who underwent PD using traditional approach were set as traditional approach group. Observation indicators: (1) surgical situations; (2) postoperative situations; (3) follow-up. Follow-up was performed by outpatient examination, telephone or network interview once every 2 to 3 months to detect tumor recurrence, metastasis and survival of patients up to December 2018. The endpoint of follow-up was death of patients, and the secondary endpoint of follow-up was tumor recurrence or metastasis. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and comparison between groups was analyzed by the t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M (range), and comparison between groups was analyzed by the Mann-Whitney U test. Count data were represented as absolute numbers or percentages, and comparison between groups was analyzed by the chi-square test. Kaplan-Meier method was used to draw the survial curve and calculate the survival rates. Survival analysis was done by the Log-rank test. Results:(1) Surgical situations: 285 patients underwent surgery successfully. Cases with pylorus-preservaction, cases with superior mesenteric vein/ portal vein (SMV/PV) resection and reconstruction (end to end anastomosis, artificial vascular replacement, lateral wall resection and anastomosis), operation time, volume of intraoperative blood loss were 118, 37 (17, 11, 9), (303±107)minutes, 350 mL(range, 100-750 mL) in the anterior approach group, and 48, 9 (7, 1, 1), (335±103)minutes, 400 mL(range, 100-900 mL) in the traditional approach group, respectively, showing no significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=0.990, 3.474, t=0.722, Z=1.729, P>0.05). (2) Postoperative situations: the rate of R 0 resection, the number of lymph node dissected, the number of positive lymph node dissected, rate of nerve invasion, rate of vascular invasion, cases with postoperative severe complica-tions, the number of perioperative death, cases with postoperative chemotherapy were 93.88%(184/196), 12(range, 5-19), 4(range, 0-15), 45.41%(89/196), 31.12%(61/196), 28, 3, 69 in the anterior approach group, and 85.39%(76/89), 7(range, 4-17), 5(range, 0-13), 32.58%(29/89), 23.60%(21/89), 11, 2, 41 in the traditional approach group, respectively. There were significant differences in the rate of R 0 resection, the number of lymph node dissected, rate of nerve invasion between the two groups ( χ2=5.506, Z=4.637, χ2=4.149, P<0.05), while there was no significant difference in the number of positive lymph node dissected, rate of vascular invasion, cases with postoperative severe complications, the number of perioperative death, cases with postoperative chemotherapy between the two groups ( Z=0.052, χ2=1.962, 0.192, 0.001, 3.048, P>0.05). (3) Follow-up: of the 285 patients, 252 and 228 achieved the secondary endpoint and the endpoint of follow-up respectively with the follow-up time of 35 months (range, 6-58 months). There were 181 and 176 of 196 patients in the anterior approach group achieving the secondary endpoint and the endpoint of follow-up respectively with the follow-up time of 38 months (range, 6-58 months). There were 71 and 52 of 89 patients in the traditional approach group achieving the second endpoint and the endpoint of follow-up respectively with the follow-up time of 33 months (range, 7-53 months). The median tumor free survival time and median overall survival time were 31 months and 37 months in the anterior approach group, respectively, versus 24 months and 31 months in the traditional approach group. There was a significant difference in the tumor free survival between the two groups ( χ2=7.646, P<0.05), while no significant difference in the overall survival between the two groups ( χ2=3.265, P>0.05). Conclusion:PD using anterior approach in situ technique is safe and feasible for pancreatic head cancer, which can improve the rate of R 0 resection and prolong the tumor free survival time of patients.