Objective To investigate the efficacy of paracentesis using jugular vein indwelling catheter (Angiocath) in the treatment of simple renal cysts. Methods We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 61 patients with simple renal cyst treated by Angiocath paracentesis combined with sclerosing agent injection under the guidance of ultrasonography. Results Fifty-two patients were cured on one session, while a recurrence was seen in 9 patients, among which 6 patients were cured by a re-paracentesis and 3 frequently recurrent patients were cured by the unroofing operation. No complications occurred except for 3 cases of mild transient hematuria. Conclusions Paracentesis using Angiocath in the treatment of simple renal cysts is minimally invasive, safe, effective and economical.

Objective To study the clinical application of ureteral grasping forceps in ureteroscopic operations. Methods A total of 74 cases treated under ureteroscope by using ureteral grasping forceps from April 2001 to July 2003 in this hospital was retrospectively analyzed. There were 25 cases of polyp resection and pneumatic lithotrity, 21 cases of rigid guidance through ureteral retortion, 19 cases of ureteral stricture dilation and ureteroscopic lithotrity, 3 cases of whole ureteral membranous obstruction, 3 cases of ascending shift of double “J” tube, 2 cases of intraoperative biopsy,4 cases of removal of double “J” tube with urethral stricture,and 2 cases of pneumatic lithotrity. Results The procedures were successfully accomplished in 69 cases.A conversion to open operation was required because of malfunction of ureteral grasping forceps in 1 case, and ureteral perforation occurred in 4 cases. Conclusions Ureteral grasping forceps is indispensable in ureteroscopic operations, which should be skillfully operated.

Objective To observe the expressions of serum insulin-like growth factor (IGF)- Ⅰ ,Ⅱ and IGF binding protein (IGFBP) 3, 5 and to explore the clinical significances in patients with clear cell carcinoma of kidney. Methods Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods were adopted to examine serum expressions of IGF-Ⅰ , Ⅱ and IGFBP 3, 5 in 40 cases with clear cell carcinoma of kidney (renal carcinoma group) and 16 cases with hydronephrosis (control group) from May 2007 to December 2009. Results IGF- Ⅰ , Ⅱ and IGFBP 3,5 in renal carcinoma showed higher expressions before operation (985. 7 μg/L, 1154.0 μg/L,46.6 μg/L and 9.6 μg/L, respectively)than after operation (431.4 μg/L, 632.6 μg/L, 26.7 μg/L, and 6.7 μg/L, respectively, all P＜0. 05 ～0.01). There were no significant differences in those indexes between pre- and post- operation in control group (P＞ 0. 05). Conclusions There are high expressions of serum IGF-Ⅰ , Ⅱ and IGFBP 3, 5 in renal carcinoma patients, and IGF- Ⅱ has clinical significance in diagnosis.