Objective To analyze the follow-up results and clinical characteristics of one case of highly sensitized recipient after combined kidney transplantation and splenic fossa auxiliary heterotopic liver transplantation.Methods This patient was diagnosed as having chronic renal insufficiency in the uremia period 10 years ago,subjected to kidney transplantation 9 years ago,and got renal allograft loss 8 years ago.The recipient was positive for PRA (for class Ⅰ,31％,and for class Ⅱ,63％).Under the general anesthesia,the patient was given combined kidney transplantation and splenic fossa auxiliary heterotopic liver transplantation.The ATG was used for immune induction.Rituximab and plasma exchange were applied to prevent acute rejection.Regular follow-up was done after discharge.Results On the postoperative day (POD) one,ALT was 256 IU/L,AST was 342 IU/L and serum creatinine was 502 μmol/L.On the POD 6,ALT and AST levels were normal and serum creatinine was 141 μmol/L.Serum creatinine increased to 202 μmol/L and the volume of urine reduced on the POD 7.The ultrasound displayed graft size increased slightly,substantial echogenicity enhanced,artery blood flow RI increased to 0.8,suggesting the occurrence of acute rejection.A single dose of Rituximab,intravenous IG,and plasma exchange were given.On the POD 60,serum creatinine was reduced to 131 μmol/L.During a follow-up period of 28 months,imrnunosuppresants were given:Tac + MMF + Pred.FK506 valley concentration was maintained at 6-8 μg/L.The function of the transplanted kidney and liver was normal,and the general conditions were good.Conclusion Combined kidney transplantation and splenic fossa auxiliary heterotopic liver transplantation is safe.Individualized medication and regular follow-up are the important factors for long-term survival of recipients.

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ex vivo ureteroscopy (ExURS) as means of rendering a donated kidney stone-free in a living related renal transplantation.Methods Clinical data were analysed of ExURS as means of rendering a donated kidney stone-free in a living related renal transplantation and relative literature was reviewed.The ECT results showed that GFR of left and right kidney was 38.7 and 42.3 ml/min respectively.The donor underwent a left laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.Immediately after cold perfusion,ExURS was performed with 4 ℃ ice-cold saline irrigation.Basket extraction and holmium laser lithotripsy was performed.Calculi were fragmented with pneumatic intracorporeal lithotripsy and fragments were removed with forceps.F6 indwelling ureteral stents were kept during transplantation.Urine flowed out immediately after reperfusion of the allograft and the distal ureter appeared edema 2 min later.Routine ureter-bladder wall anti-reflux replantation was done after the resection of the edema part.Results Pyeloscopy was successfully performed.A total of 2 calculi,diameter 8,12 mm,were visualized in donor kidney.The ex vivo treatment time was 30 nin.The warm and cold ischenia time was 60s and 50 min,respectively.There were no intraoperative complications.At a follow-up at 8 months,there was no recurrent calculi formation in the recipient and donor.Conclusion ExURS is technically feasible to render a stone-bearing kidney stone free without compromising ureteral integrity or renal allograft function.

Objective To explore the advantages and safety of laparoscopic operation compared with open surgery for the treatment of acute appendicitis in pregnancy.Methods The clinical data of 22 patients with early,middle and late pregnancy acute appendicitis from November 2004 to April 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.They were divided into laparoscopic operation group(n=9)and open group(n=13)according to the operation method.The infection indicators and fetal outcome indicators were compared between the two groups.Results Comparison of hospitalization time,intraoperative bleeding,drain placement rate,C-reactive protein,procalcitonin,antibiotic use time,incision infection rate,abdominal infection rate,fertility preservation treatment time,pathological manifestations,preterm delivery rate,delivery mode,fetal survival rate between the two groups,the differences were not statistically significant(P＞0.05);the operation time of laparoscopic group was longer than that of open group,postoperative analgesic use time,postoperative time of first feeding and postoperative anal defecation time were shorter than those of open group,postoperative leukocyte count was lower than that of open group,the differences were all statistically significant(P＜0.05),and anesthesia mode was statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion Laparoscopic surgery is safe and feasible for the treatment of appendicitis in pregnancy.Compared with laparotomy,it has the advantages of small incision,beautiful incision,fast intestinal recovery,early feeding,less infection,good maternal-fetal outcome and high fetal safety.

Objective Toinvestigatetherelationshipbetweentheexpressionofstromalcellderived factor (SDF)-1,intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1 and renal tubular necrosis score in rats with renalischemicreperfusioninjury(IRI).Methods SixtySprague-Dawley(SD)ratswererandomlydivided into operation group and sham operation group with 30 rats in each group. Then each group was divided into 6 subgroups (1 h,6 h,12 h,24 h,48 h or 72 h )according to different time of measurement after operation with 5 rats in each subgroup. Renal IRI mode1 s were built in rats of operation group. The bilateral renal arteries were dissected in rats of sham operation group and then the incision was sutured. The renal function, renal tubular necrosis score and the variation of SDF-1 ,ICAM-1 expression in renal tissues at different time points were measured. The relationship between the expression of SDF-1 ,ICAM-1 in renal tissues and renal tubularnecrosisscoreinratsofoperationgroupwasanalyzedbyPearsoncorrelationanalysis.Results The levels of urea nitrogen (BUN)and serum creatinine (Scr)after operation in each subgroup of operation group were significantly higher than those before operation and those in the corresponding subgroups of sham operation group (all in P<0.05). They increased significantly 12 h after operation and reached the peak at 48 h after operation. The renal tubular necrosis score in operation group increased gradually over time (all in P<0.05 ).The highest renal tubular necrosis score was in the 48 h operation subgroup (P<0.05 ). Compared with those in 1 h operation subgroup,the expression of SDF-1 ,ICAM-1 in rats' renal tissues of 6 h operation subgroup began to increase significantly,and they reached the peak at 48 h after operation and began to drop down at 72 h after operation. The expression of SDF-1 ,ICAM-1 in rats renal tissues in operation group were positively correlated with the levels of BUN,Scr and renal tubular necrosis score at different time points after operation (r=0.614,0.662,0.751;0.640,0.703,0.785;P<0.05).Conclusions Whenrat'srenaltissuedevelops IRI,the expression of SDF-1 ,ICAM-1 ,BUN,Scr and renal tubular necrosis score increased.The expression of SDF-1 ,ICAM-1 are positively correlated with BUN,Scr and renal tubular necrosis score. The increased expression of SDF-1 ,ICAM-1 can serve as an indicator of the severity of renal IRI.

Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment regimen for patients with chronic diarrhea after renal transplantation.Methods The clinical data of 353 patients with chronic diarrhea who underwent renal allograft transplantation at Department of Urology of Xijing Hospital from January 2007 to June 2014 with regular follow-up were analyzed retrospectively.The occurrence of chronic diarrhea after renal transplantation was observed,including incidence,time of occurrence,course of disease and complications. The changes in general conditions and auxiliary examination indexes (body mass index,anemia and other auxiliary examination indexes),treatment and prognosis of the patients with chronic diarrhea were recorded. Results Fifteen cases (4.2%) of 353 renal transplant recipients had chronic diarrhea. The time of symptomatic and etiological treatment was (15 ±7 ) d.Two patients died during diarrhea (died from gastrointestinal hemorrhage and sudden death caused by severe hypokalemia respectively)and other patients were recovered.Among the 13 patients,5 cases had good prognosis,2 cases died (both died from pulmonary infection),5 cases suffered from renal allograft dysfunction and 1 case suffered from renal allograft insufficiency during the follow-up.Conclusions The etiology of chronic diarrhea after renal transplantation is complex and the patients should receive symptomatic and etiological treatment.The patients with chronic diarrhea after renal transplantation combined with severe complications have poor prognosis.

Objective To discuss the safety of Rh-positive patients receiving kidney grafts from Rh-negative cadaver donor. Methods On November 29 th 2013, two Rh-positive patients received renal transplantation with kidney grafts from Rh-negative cadaver donor at the Department of Urinary Surgery of Xijing Hospital,the Fourth Military Medical University. The clinical data of the two patients were analyzed retrospectively and the relevant literatures were reviewed. Results The two patients underwent renal transplantation successfully and no hyperacute rejection or acute rejection occured after the surgery.The two patients were followed up for 12 months.The kidney grafts survived well and the patients had no obvious discomfort.Conclusions Through enhanced immunosuppression before operation,sufficient perfusion and close postoperative monitoring,it is safe for Rh-positive patients receiving kidney grafts from Rh-negative cadaver donor.

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of robot﹣assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy. Methods Clinical data of 31 donors and recipients undergoing robot﹣assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy in Xijing Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University from November 2013 to August 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Donor nephrectomy was successfully performed in 31 cases.The operation time ranged from 110 to 190 min.Intraoperative hemorrhage volume was measured as 20﹣100 ml.The warm ischemia time of the donor kidney was 100 to 160 s.The retained length of renal vein was between 1.8 and 3.0 cm and the length of renal artery was 1.4 to 2.3 cm.In 2 cases,spleen injury occurred during the kidney extraction and was treated with splenorrhaphy.One donor had postoperative hemorrhage,which was treated with hemostasis and anemia correction.Thirty one donors received postoperative follow﹣up for over 6 months.No long﹣term complications were observed.Among 31 recipients,one patient had delayed recovery of renal graft function and the serum creatinine level returned to normal range after treatment at postoperative 1 month.The survival rate of kidney grafts was up to 100%. Conclusions Robot﹣assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy is a safe and efficacious surgical procedure for kidney resection,which possesses the advantages of small trauma,rapid recovery and no influence upon renal function.

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics, prevention and treatment of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) infection early after renal transplantation from donation after citizen's death. Methods Clinical data of 166 patients undergoing allogeneic renal transplantation and regular follow-up in Xijing Hospital from November 2011 to September 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. General conditions were statistically compared between the recipients undergoing renal transplantation from donation after cardiac death (DCD) and their counterparts receiving living related donor renal transplantation. The incidence of MDROs infection, onset time, course of diseases, complications, infection site and etiological type were observed. The therapeutic methods and clinical prognosis were summarized. Results The incidence of MDROs infection early after renal transplantation in the recipients undergoing DCD renal transplantation was 14%, significantly higher than 2% in those receiving living related donor renal transplantation, and 13% and 2% for the incidence of delayed graft function with statistical significance (both P<0.05). The incidence of renal graft loss was 8%and 2%, and 5% and 1% for the mortality rate without statistical significance between two groups (both P>0.05). MDROs infection occurred in 11 patients after DCD renal transplantation. The most common infection site was urinary system(n=6) and the most prevalent pathogenic bacterium was Escherichia coli (n=4). All patients infected with MDROs were treated with a sufficient dosage of effective antibiotics according to the outcomes of bacterial culture and drug sensitivity test. Eight patients obtained favorable clinical prognosis, one underwent nephrectomy and two died. Conclusions The incidence of MDROs infection early after DCD renal transplantation is higher than that after living related-donor renal transplantation. Strict donor screening, early detection, intimate monitoring and timely treatment can effectively reduce the risk of MDROs and enhance clinical prognosis.

Objective:To investigate the prognostic factors of renal function after nephron sparing surgery (NSS) in renal tumor patients.Methods:The data of 115 patients who underwent NSS in our hospital from December 2016 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 75 males and 40 females, aged (49.50±12.94) years. The body mass index was (24.59±3.59) kg/m 2. The maximum diameter of the tumor was (3.66±1.32) cm. The R. E.N.A.L. score was (6.43±1.60). Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy was performed in 61 cases and robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy was performed in 54 cases, and all of which were successfully completed. Operative time, WIT and postoperative pathological results were recorded. Blood creatinine value, GFR of affected kidney, GFR of healthy kidney, total GFR, GFR preserving rate (the ratio of postoperative GFR to preoperative GFR), functioning parenchymal volume (FPV) of the affected kidneys, and FPV preserving rate of the affected kidneys (the ratio of postoperative FPV and preoperative FPV) were recorded 6 months after surgery. FPV was measured by the ellipsoid approximation on CT images before and after surgery. Paired sample t test was used to compare GFR and FPV before and after surgery. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between the study factors and GFR preserving rate of the affected kidneys. Multivariate linear regression models were used to analyze independent predictors of renal function of the affected kidneys. Independent sample t test was used for comparison between group of WIT≤25 min and group of WIT>25 min. Results:All of the 115 patients in this study underwent successfully operations, with the median operation time of 135(75-245) min, and WIT(24.57±5.51) min. Postoperative GFR of the affected kidneys(35.50±7.81)ml/(min·1.73 m 2) was significantly different from preoperative GFR( P<0.001). The FPV preserving rate of the affected kidneys was (84.28±4.37)%, which was significantly lower than that preoperative FPV of the affected kidneys ( P<0.001). Spearman rank correlation analysis showed that there was a strong positive correlation between the FPV preserving rate of the affected kidneys and the GFR preserving rate of the affected kidneys ( r=0.802), WIT was negatively correlated with the GFR preserving rate of the affected kidneys ( r=-0.503). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that preoperative GFR of the affected kidneys ( b=-0.150, P=0.008), WIT ( b=-0.443, P<0.001) and the FPV preserving rate of the affected kidneys ( b=1.638, P<0.001) were independent predictors of the GFR preserving rate of the affected kidneys. WIT>25 min group had a significantly lower GFR preserving rate of the affected kidneys than WIT≤25 min group [(68.77±10.88)% vs.(79.34±8.88)%, P<0.001]. Conclusions:In the case of short WIT (<30 min), the reservation of normal renal tissue is the most important variable prognostic factor of renal function after NSS, and short WIT plays a secondary role. Under the premise of complete tumor resection, normal renal tissue should be reserved as much as possible and WIT should be controlled within 25 min.

Objective:To exploring the uptake of fibroblast activation protein (FAP) inhibitor (FAPI) in pancreatic cancer through 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT imaging, and provide a basis for the FAP-targeted imaging of pancreatic cancer. Methods:Pancreatic cancer-patient-derived tumor xenograft (PDX) mouse models ( n=8) were developed, then 68Ga-FAPI-04 and 18F-FDG microPET/CT imaging were performed (4 in each group). The differences of percentage activity of injection dose per gram of tissue (%ID/g) of 68Ga-FAPI-04 and 18F-FDG were analyzed by independent-sample t test. 68Ga-FAPI-04 and 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging were performed in 5 patients (4 males, 1 female, age: 46-74 (63.0±11.9) years) with pancreatic cancer, and the maximum standardized uptake value (SUV max) of 68Ga-FAPI-04 and 18F-FDG in primary pancreatic cancer and the SUV max ratio of liver metastases to liver tissue were compared by paired t test. Results:MicroPET/CT imaging showed that 68Ga-FAPI-04 was obviously uptaken at all time points in the tumor of PDX mice. The uptake of 68Ga-FAPI-04 in PDX mice 60 min after injection was significantly higher than that of 18F-FDG ((6.58±0.44) and (4.29±0.13) %ID/g; t=4.152, P=0.008 9). PET/CT showed that the SUV max of 68Ga-FAPI-04 in pancreatic cancer was significantly higher than that of 18F-FDG (16.82±3.08 and 5.14±2.20; t=6.893, P=0.000 1) and the SUV max ratio of liver metastases to liver tissue of 68Ga-FAPI-04 was also significantly higher than that of 18F-FDG (4.57±1.47 and 1.30±0.16; t=3.803, P=0.019 1). Conclusion:68Ga-FAPI-04 can be highly uptaken in pancreatic cancer, suggesting that FAP can be a potential target for PET/CT imaging of pancreatic cancer.