1.Treatment strategies of reoperation of benign biliary tract diseases in the era of precision surgery
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2017;16(4):355-358
Reoperation on biliary tract diseases is a kind of complex and difficult surgery,with the high risk and recurrence rate.Benign biliary tract diseases included residual and recurrence of bile duct stone,bile duct injury and benign biliary stricture,which are still the most common causes for reoperation.The common causes,application of the precision surgery and new mode of multidisciplinary team (MDT) for the reoperation on benign biliary diseases were explored in this paper.With the techniques developments of minimal invasive and precision surgery,the new mode of MDT for the reoperation on benign biliary diseases will provide the best individual diagnosis and treatment to the patients.
2.Research progress of intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2017;16(8):879-882
Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB) is a variant of bile duct tumors characterized by papillary growth within the dilated bile duct lumen and secretion with a large amount of mucins.IPNB is an intraductal papillary cancer of the bile duct or a preinvasive lesion classified by the 2010 World Health Organization (WHO) classification.Although the specific etiology and pathogenesis are unclear,IPNB is known to two major risk factors:hepatoliathiasis and clonorchiasis.The clinical manifestations of IPNB include intermittent abdominal pain,acute cholangitis and obstructive jaundice.Results of laboratory test show abnormal liver function resulting from obstruction of bile duct,but it's not specific.The most common imaging findings for IPNB are bile duct dilatation and intraductal masses.Computed tomography,magnetic resonance image and cholangiography are usually performed to access tumor location and extension.According to morphology of the tumor epithelial cells,IPNB are classified into the pancreticbiliary,intestinal,gastric and oncocytic types.The surgical resection is a major treatment of IPNB.In principle,IPNB should be resected in a manner similar to that employed for other types of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas and extrabepatic bile duct carcinomas.The type of surgical procedure for IPNB depends upon tumor location and extension.Although several investigations have been conducted for illuminating molecular genetic changes during the development and progression of IPNB,the specific mechanism is still not clear,and further study is needed.
3.Effect of platelet derived growth factor on inducing hepatic stellate cell activation in tumor microenvironment of hepatocellular carcinoma
Chen CHEN ; Zhimin GENG ; Lin WANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2014;20(12):905-909
The function of hepatic stellate cell (HSC)in liver fibrosis has been well recognized.In recent years,the role of HSC in the liver tumor microenvironment have been paid increasing attention.Platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) is the most important mitogen of hepatic stellate cell,and plays an important role in the activation of hepatic stellate cell.Hepatic stellate cell is not only the target cells of PDGF,but also PDGF-secreting cells.Thus a bi-directional cycle mode of PDGF activating hepatic stellate cell has been established.The signaling pathways of HSC activation include MAPK,PI-3K,Ca2+ and JAK pathways.To explore PDGF activating hepatic stellate cell in liver tumor microenvironment and to find the new methods of targeting PDGF and hepatic stellate cell,may help us find a new direction for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
4.Prevention of bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Yingmin YAO ; Xiaojuan WANG ; Zhimin GENG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(06):-
Objective To summarize the causes and the prevention of bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods Clinical records of 1 000 cases of LC were analyzed retrospectively. Results Conversions to open cholecystectomy were required in 15 cases(1.5%). Complications took place in 6 cases(0.6%), involving 3 cases of common bile duct injury, 1 case of stomach puncture, 1 case of port hemorrhage, and 1 case of bile leakage. No long-term complications were seen. Conclusions The most frequent cause leading to bile duct injuries is pulling the bile duct to be angulated.
5.Gallbladder cancer: a comprehensive review on basic research
Huwei SONG ; Haoxin SHEN ; Chen CHEN ; Lin WANG ; Zhimin GENG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2015;21(8):574-576
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is the most common malignancy of the biliary tract.Most patients are diagnosed at the advanced stage,missing the optimal chance for curative surgery,thus leading to the fact that GBC is usually associated with poor prognosis.It is very crucial to strengthen the basic research on GBC,which may further improve the diagnosis and treatment.The research updates on the related genes in the initiation and progression,molecular mechanism of lymphatic metastasis,and tumor microenvironment of GBC in recent years were reviewed in this paper.
6.Association of Apolipoprotein A5 (c.553G/T) gene polymorphism with hypertriglyceridemia of the Han Nationality in Zunyi
Xiao YU ; Huayu DAI ; Yezhong WANG ; Zhengguang GENG ; Zhimin ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(20):3386-3390
Objective To investigate the relativity between c.553G/T polymorphism in exon 4 of Apolipoprotein A5 gene and hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) in Zunyi Han Nationality. Methods c.553G/T polymorphism of 103 HTG patients and 165 healthy individuals were tested by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length (PCR-RFLP) assay. The distributions of genotypes and allele frequencies in HTG patients and healthy group were analyzed between Zunyi population and others. Results The genotype frequency of the Apo A5 gene c.553G/T showed statistical difference between patients group and normal groups (P < 0.05). The distribution of ApoA5 c.553T gene in HTG was higher than the normal group significantly (P < 0.05), and it had effect on triglyceridemia level independently (OR = 15.768, 95%CI: 5.916 ~ 42.025, P < 0.001). In the normal Han nationality groups, gene frequency of Zunyi was lower than that in Taiwan, Jiangsu and Hubei (P < 0.05), but similar to that in Hunan and Xinjiang (P > 0.05). In HTG groups, gene frequency of Zunyi was similar to that in Jiangsu (P>0.05), but higher than that in Xinjiang (P<0.05) and lower than that in Taiwan (P > 0.05). Conclusion There is relativity between Apo A5 gene c.553G/T polymorphisms and HTG in Zunyi Han nationality and the differences vary across different areas. It could be an independent risk factor for HTG.
7.Unsuspected gallbladder cancer: clinical and progrostic factors on 77 patients
Chunhe YAO ; Rong ZHANG ; Lin WANG ; Zhimin GENG ; Chen CHEN
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2015;21(1):35-38
Objective To analyse the clinical data of 77 patients with unsuspected gallbladder carcinoma,and to determine the impact of TNM stage and the timing of the second operation on postoperative survival.Methods A retrospectively analysis of 77 patients operated between January 2008 and January 2013 in our hospital for unsuspected gallbladder carcinoma was carried out.The case inclusion criteria was in strict accordance with the medical records which described without preoperative diagnosis,or cholecystectomy for benign gallbladder diseases,or intraoperative or postoperative pathological diagnosis of gallbladder cancer.References to previous published medical literature and the intervals from initial cholecystectomy to further treatment were analyzed to see whether the prognosis and survival varied depending on the TNM staging and whether secondary radical surgery was carried out.Results For the 77 patients in this study,they all had high risk factors associated with gallbladder cancer which included:women,aged > 50 and gallbladder stones.The initial surgery included laparoscopic cholecystectomy (n =53),and open cholecystectomy (n =24).In 26 patients,intraoperative frozen section confirmed the diagnosis and they were treated according to the TNM staging (radical operation n =7,palliative surgery n =17).The postoperative 1-,2-,3-year cumulative survival rates were 65%,45% and 20%,respectively.For the 54 patients who underwent radical or extended radical cholecystectomy within a short interval from the first operation,the 1-,2-,3-year cumulative survival rates were 82.5%,62.5% and 45.7%,respectively.Conclusions For resectable gallbladder cancer,the prognosis of unsuspected gallbladder carcinoma was related not only to the clinical staging,but also to the timing of the radical operation.The shorter time interval,the longer the survival,and the better the prognosis.There was no significant difference in prognosis for the group of patients with time intervals between the two operations of less than two weeks when compared with the group with immediate radical surgery.For advanced stages of gallbladder cancer,palliative surgery should be given according to the patient's general condition,aiming to improve quality of life.
8.Construction and identification of recombinant adenovirus vector of human neuropilin-1 gene
Jianbao ZHENG ; Zhimin GENG ; Qiang CHEN ; Lin WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2014;(3):415-418
Objective To construct a adenovirus vector containing human NRP-1 gene and 3Flag gene to interaction between tumor and interstitial cell.Methods Plasmid containing NRP-1 gene was digested by AgeⅠand NheⅠ restriction endonuclease.Then the DNA was ligated into linearized pDC315-3Flag vector.After having been constructed,the pDC3 1 5-NRP-1-3 Flag plasmid was co-transfected with framework plasmid pBHGlox△E1 , 3Cre into HEK 293 cells to obtain the homologous recombinant adenovirus,which was then amplified and purified its titer tested.Expression of NRP-1 protein was detected using Western blot.Results Polymerase chain reaction and sequencing analysis confirmed that the shuttle plasmid pDC3 1 5-NRP-1-3 Flag and design were consistent. Cytopathic effect was observed by inverted phase contrast after transfecting HEK2 9 3 cells with shuttle plasmid pDC315-NRP-1-3Flag.95-130 ku was detected by Western lot after transfecting HEK293 cells with shuttle plasmid pDC315-NRP-1-3Flag and recombinant adenovirus,the size being consistent with the NRP-1-3Flag fusion protein (104 ku),with a titer of 2.00E+11PFU/mL.Conclusion The recombinant adenovirus vector for human NRP-1 gene was successfully constructed expressed in HEK 2 9 3 cells.
9.A Meta-analysis of ACE-inhibitors on normotensive early diabetic renal disease
Li GENG ; Mingjun GU ; Zhimin LIU ; Chenghui FAN ;
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2000;0(08):-
Objective: To examine whether the progression of early diabetic renal disease with normotension can be slowed by ACE inhibitors(ACEI). Methods: MEDLINE and Chinese Biological Medicine Disk were searched for randomized controlled trials about the effect of ACE inhibitors on patients with normotensive early diabetic renal disease from January, 1990 to April, 1999. According to included criteria, 10 studies were chosen at last.Data were combined by RevMan 3.1 software. Results: The pooled effect sizes of urinary microalbuminuria excretion rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial blood pressure were -77.502 mg/24 h[-100.748,-54.256], -5.002 mmHg [-9.630, -0.685 ], -2.949 mmHg[-4.005, -1.892], -4.284 mmHg[-5.444, -3.123] respectively. Regarded progression to clinical albuminuria as end point,the pooled OR(odds ratio) was 0.27[0.18,0.40]. The sub category analysis showed no differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.There were no significant correlations between the pooled effect of urinary microalbuminuria excretion rate and systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure or mean arterial blood pressure. Conclusion: ACE inhibitors can decline urinary microalbuminuria excretion rate in patients with normotensive early diabetic renal disease and delay the progression of early diabetic renal disease to clinical albuminuria, and the effects may not depend on its blood pressure reduction effect. [
10.Concomitant precise hemihepatectomy for the treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Lin WANG ; Zhimin GENG ; Xiaogang SONG ; Yaling ZHAO ; Yi Lü ; Yingmin YAO ; Chang LIU ; Qingguang LIU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2013;(3):204-209
Objective To investigate the efficacy of concomitant precise hemihepateetomy for the treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma.Methods The clinical data of 38 patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma who received concomitant precise hemihepatectomy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University from January 2009 to October 2012 were retrospectively analyzed.All patients were examined by B ultrasonography,computed tomography (CT),magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and CT angiography (CTA)preoperatively.The hepatic function was tested before operation.Of the 7 patients with obstructive jaundice,5 received percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage,and 2 received endoscopic nosalbiliary drainage.Surgical procedures were determined according to the results of imaging examination.The resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma,postoperative histopathological examination,pre-and postoperative hepatic function and prognostic indicators were analyzed.The count data and measurement data were analyzed using the chi-square test and t test,respectively; the survival curve was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method,and the survival rate was analyzed using the Log-rank test.COX proportion hazards model was used for multivariate analysis.Results The positive rates of B ultrasonography,CT and MRCP were 65.8% (25/38),71.1% (27/38) and 89.5% (34/38),respectively.The results of 5 patients who received CTA were positive.Concomitant left hemihepatectomy was performed on 28 patients,concomitant right hemihepatectomy on 10 patients; concomitant caudate lobectomy on 22 patients,concomitant resection and reconstruction of portal vein on 4 patients (including 1 patient who received left hepatic vein repair),concomitant hepatic artery resection on 12 patients (including 3 patients who received hepatic artery reconstruction).Of the 38 patients,R0 resection was performed on 32 patients,R1 resection on 4 patients,R2 resection on 2 patients.Hepatic function indicators including total bilirubin,direct bilirubin,alkaline phosphatase,gamma-glutamyl-transferase,alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase were significantly decreased after operation (t =7.799,8.445,5.697,6.633,4.469,4.140,P < 0.05).Two patients died perioperatively,with the mortality rate of 5.3% (2/38).The main postoperative complications included bile leakage and hepatic function insufficiency,with the incidences of 28.9% (11/38) and 21.1% (8/38),respectively.Postoperative histopathological findings included 31 patients with invasive adenocarcinoma,5 patients with nodular adenocarcinoma,1 patient with mucinous adenocarcinoma and 1 patient with adenosquamous carcinoma.The overall 1-,2-,3-year survival rates were 66%,37% and 21%,and the median survival time was 22.0 months.There were significant differences in the survival rates between patients who received R0 resection and those with R1/R2 resection,and between patients with N0 and N1/N2 stage (x2 =4.516,10.397,P < 0.05).The results of multivariate analysis showed that positive margin and lymph node metastasis were prognostic indicators.Conclusions Concomitant precise hemihepatectomy has significantly improved the radical resection rate and the efficacy of treatment for hilar cholangiocarcinoma.Comprehensive preoperative imaging examination and hepatic function test are important for the assessment for resectability of hilar cholangiocarcinoma.Selective preoperative biliary drainage are key points to decrease postoperative morbidity and morality.