Objective To explore the application and significance of intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasound( IOUS) in robot-assisted laparoscopic hepatectomy . Methods From February 2015 to February 2017 ,135 patients undergoing liver resection with robotic approach were enrolled in the study . All data about demographic ,surgical procedure and postoperative course were collected prospectively and analyzed . IOUS was routinely performed in these patients . To assist the localization and resection of liver tumor ,a four steps IOUS protocol in robotic liver surgery was proposed ,including exploration ,verification ,guidance , and confirmation . If necessary ,intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasound guided microwave ablation of liver tumor to complete the treatment . Results A total of 11 additional lesions in 11 patients were detected in 135 patients ,7 patients accepted strategic surgical modification : 4 cases were enlarged resection ,and 3 cases were treated with microwave ablation . There were only 17 patients lost blood more than 1000 ml in all patients . No patient suffered from any single or multiple organ dysfunctions ,and there was no mortality observed . Conclusions IOUS is indispensable to understand lesions and vessels ,confirm the complete resection of the tumor in robot-assisted laparoscopic hepatectomy . It is also a necessary tool for the microwave ablation of liver tumor .

Objective To evaluate and explore the diagnostic value of focal liver lesion ( FLL) ( ≤2 cm) undetectable on conventional ultrasound by image fusion with contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) . Methods A total of 50 patients with 65 lesions( ≤2 cm) were enrolled . All lesions were undetectable on conventional ultrasound but showed clearly in CT/MRI images . Ultrasound-CT/MRI image fusion with CEUS was performed ,and the nodule detection rate and enhancement perfusion mode were analyzed . Results All the 50 patients were matched successfully ,56 lesions (86 .2% ) were detected by image fusion combined with CEUS ,among which 27 lesions (41 .5% ) were significantly different from surrounding parenchyma on conventional ultrasound , 54 lesions ( 83 .1% ) showed different enhancement from the surrounding parenchyma on CEUS . There were 46 lesions that were eventually diagnosed by surgical pathology or clinical comprehensive diagnosis . The diagnostic accuracy of image fusion with CEUS was 91 .3% (42/46) . According to different groups of MRI matching sequences ,the detection rates of T 2 sequence group and enhanced sequence group were 87 .5% (28/32) and 91 .3% (21/23) ,respectively ,there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups ( P ＝0 .686) . Conclusions CT/MRI image fusion combined with CEUS has high detection rate and diagnosis accuracy for small FLL undetectable on conventional ultrasound .

Objective To explore the clinical value of the Liver Imaging Report and Data System ( LI-RADS) with contrast enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma ( HCC) . Methods From October 2012 to July 2018 , the CEUS data of patients at high risk for HCC were retrospectively analyzed . A total of 197 lesions in 178 patients were classified with reference to the 2017 version of CEUS LI-RADS classification standard . Diagnostic reference standard was surgical pathology . The relationship between the LI-RADS classification and the pathological diagnosis was evaluated . Results One hundred and ninety-seven lesions ,with an average size of ( 2 .9 ± 1 .6)cm ,were pathologically confirmed to be 170 HCC ( 86 .3% ) ,17 non-HCC malignant lesions ( 8 .6% ) ,and 10 liver benign lesions ( 5 .1% ) . There were 6 (3 .0% ) ,37(18 .8% ) ,134 (68 .0% ) and 20 (10 .2% ) lesions classified into LR-3 ,LR-4 ,LR-5 and LR-M category ,respectively . Positive predictive values of HCC in LR-3 ,LR-4 and LR-5 category were 16 .7% (1/6) ,89 .2% (33/37) ,97 .0% (130/134) ,respectively . LR-5 category had high positive predictive value of HCC( 97 .0% ) ,but low sensitivity ( 76 .5% ) . If LR-5 category combined with LR-4 category were diagnosed as HCC ,the diagnostic accuracy was significantly higher than that of LR-5 category ( 92 .4% vs 77 .7% ) ,and the difference was statistically significant ( P ＜ 0 .05 ) . 95 .0% ( 19/20 ) lesions of LR-M category were malignant ,of which 30 .0% ( 6/20 ) lesions were HCC . 76 .9% ( 10/13 ) of intrathecal cholangiocarcinoma was characterized by LR-M . Conclusions The LI-RADS classification of CEUS has high application value for diagnosis and differentiation of HCC .

Objective: To explore the technical characteristics and short-term clinical efficacy of robotic-assisted intersphincteric resection (ISR) for patients with low rectal cancer. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was used. Inclusion criteria: (1) rigid colonoscopy showed lower margin of the tumor ≤5 cm from the anal verge; (2) preoperative rectal MRI or endorectal ultrasound revealed staging T1-2, or T3 patients receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy; (3) patients less than 70 years old with good function of anal sphincter before surgery; (4) no synchronous multiple primary carcinoma, and no distant metastasis; (5) the method of operation was agreed by the patient. Exclusion criteria: (1) T4 stage tumors; (2) sphincter dysfunction before operation; (3) recurrent tumors; (4) lower edge of tumors beyond the dentate line; (5) death due to non-rectal cancer during follow-up and unsatisfactory follow-up data. The clinical data of 21 patients with low rectal cancer meeting inclusion criteria undergoing robotic-assisted ISR at our department from January 2015 to June 2018 were collected. Parameters during and after operation were observed. Anorectal manometry was performed at 3, 6, and 12 months after the operation, and anal function was evaluated at 3, 6, and 12 months after the closure of the stoma by Kirwan classification and Wexner fecal incontinence score. The key steps of the operation are as follows: according to the principle of total mesorectal excision, the robot continued to enter into the levator ani hiatusdistally, and dissectin the sphincter space; according to the scope of sphincter resection, ISRwas divided into partial ISR, subtotal ISR, and total ISR; subtotal and total ISR usually needed to be combined with transanal pathway. The reconstruction of digestive tract was performed by double stapler anastomosis under laparoscope orhand-sewnanastomosis under direct vision, and preventive ileostomy was completed in the right lower abdomen. Results: Of 21 patients, 13 were male and 8 were female with mean age of (57.5±16.3) years. All the patients successfully completed the operation without conversion to laparotomy. Fourteen cases (66.7%) adopted partial ISR through complete transabdominal approach, 6 cases (28.6%) adopted the subtotal ISR through combined transabdominal and transanal approachs, and 1 case (4.8%) adopted the total ISR through the combined transabdominal and transanal approachs. The total operation time was (213.1±56.3) minutes, including (27.3±5.4) minutes for mechanical arm installation and (175.7±51.6) minutes for robotic operation. The amount of intraoperative hemorrhage was (62.8±23.2) ml, and no blood transfusion was performed in any patient. All patients underwent prophylactic ileostomy, and the stoma was closed 3-6 months after the operation. Except one case of anastomotic leakage, all other stomas were closed successfully. The postoperative hospitalization time was (7.6±2.2) days, and time to fluid intake was (3.3±0.9) days. One case of anastomotic leakage, one case of anastomotic stenosis, one case of inflammatory external hemorrhoids and one case of urinary retention occurred after surgery,and all of them were cured by conservative treatment. The mean diameter of tumors was (2.9±1.2) cm, and the number of harvested lymph node was 12.8 ± 3.3. In the whole group, the circumcision margin was negative, the proximal margin was (12.2 ± 2.1) cm, the distal margin was (1.1 ± 0.4) with all negative, and the R0 resection rate was 100%. The results of anorectal manometry showed that the preoperative rest pressure, rectal maximum squeeze pressure, initial sensory volume and maximum tolerated volume were (45.19±8.46) mmHg, (128.18±18.80) mmHg, (44.33±10.11) ml and (119.00±19.28) ml, respectively;these parameters reduced significantly 3 months after operation and they were (23.44±5.54) mmHg, (93.72±12.15) mmHg, (17.72±5.32) ml and (70.44±10.9) ml, respectively. The differences were statistically significant (all P<0.001). The resting pressure and the rectal maximum squeeze pressure returned to preoperative levels 12 months after operation, which were (39.33±6.64) mmHg and (120.58±16.47) mmHg, respectively (both P>0.05), while the initial sensory volume and the maximum tolerated volume failed to reach the preoperative state, which were (30.67±7.45) ml and (92.25±10.32) ml, respectively (both P<0.05). The patients were followed up for (22.1±10.6) months without local recurrence and distant metastasis. Eighteen patients were evaluated for anal function: Kirwan classification was grade I for 6 cases, grade II for 7 cases, grade III for 4 cases, and grade IV for 1 case; Wexner incontinence score was 8.6±0.8; 14 cases had good defecation control. Conclusion The clinical efficacy of ISR with Da Vinci robot in the treatment of low rectal cancer is satisfactory.

Objective To evaluate the imaging features of nigrosome-1 in Parkinson's disease (PD) with a 3 T scanner by susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI),and to explore its clinical relevance.Methods Thirty-two patients with primary PD diagnosed by neurologists were collected.Healthy controls matched to their age and gender were recruited during the same period (n=20).All subjects underwent routine brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and sensitive weighted imaging (SWI).The SWI images of the subjects were evaluated to evaluate nigrosome-1 by blinded investigators.Then,the correlation between imaging features and clinical data was analyzed.Results In the PD group,21 cases of bilateral "absent swallow-tail sign",five cases of bilateral "indecisive swallow-tail sign",five cases of "absent swallow-tail sign" on one side and "indecisive swallow-tail sign" on the other side,and one case of bilateral "clear swallow-tail sign" were found.The course of the "absent swallow-tail sign" group (56 (54) months) was significantly longer than the "non-absent swallow-tail sign" group (18 (18) months;U=-2.47,P=0.01).The Hoehn-Yahr stage was significantly higher in the "absent swallow-tail sign" group (2.0 (0.5)) than in the "non-absent swallow-tail sign" group (1.5 (0.5),U=-2.21,P=0.03).There was also a statistically significant difference in the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale score (24 (8),13 (14)) between the two groups (U=-2.91,P=0.01).However,there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the Hamilton Depression Scale score (5 (2) vs 5 (7),U=-0.10,P=0.94) and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale score (3.0 (2.5) vs 3.0 (3.0),U=-0.02,P=1.00).Conclusion The images of nigrosome-1 by SWI are closely related to the severity of the condition and motor symptoms of patients with PD,which can reflect the severity of the disease.

Objective:To compare the radiation chemistry effects on water molecules after ultra-high dose rate (FLASH) and conventional irradiation.Methods:Both FLASH and conventional irradiation were applied to ultrapure water, with the hydroxyl radical yield in the homogeneous phase detected using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and the hydrogen peroxide (H 2O 2) yield in the diffusion phase analyzed uuxing fluorescence probe. The liposome model was then established to investigate the radiation chemistry effect of FLASH and conventional irradiation in inducing lipid peroxidation. Results:Radiation chemistry reactions were observed in water molecules after irradiation. In the homogeneous phase, the yield of free radicals using FLASH irradiation is similar to those from conventional irradiation ( P>0.05). In the diffusion phase, the amount of H 2O 2 produced by FLASH irradiation was significantly lower than those from conventional irradiation ( t=0.49-12.81, P<0.05). The liposome model confirmed that conventional irradiation could significantly induce lipid peroxidation through the radiation chemistry effect in water molecules as compared with FLASH irradiation ( t=0.31-11.73, P<0.05). Conclusions:The radiation chemistry effect in water molecules after FLASH irradiation was significantly lower than that from conventional irradiation. This could be one of the mechanisms of FLASH effect.

Objective:To conduct a comparative analysis of the radiation damage to zebrafish embryos and the associated biological mechanism after ultra-high dose rate (FLASH) and conventional dose rate irradiation.Methods:Zebrafish embryos at 4 h post-fertilization were exposed to conventional and FLASH irradiation (9 MeV electron beam). The mortality and hatchability of zebrafish after radiation exposure were recorded. Larvae at 96 h post-irradiation underwent morphological scoring, testing of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and analysis of changes in oxidative stress indicators.Results:Electron beam irradiation at doses of 2-12 Gy exerted subtle effects on the mortality and hatchability of zebrafish embryos. However, single high-dose irradiation (≥ 6 Gy) could lead to developmental malformation of larvae, with conventional irradiation showing the most significant effects ( t = 0.87-9.75, P < 0.05). In contrast, after FLASH irradiation (≥ 6 Gy), the ROS levels in zebrafish and its oxidative stress indicators including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were significantly reduced ( t = 0.42-15.19, P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in ROS levels in incubating solutions after conventional and FLASH irradiation ( P > 0.05). Conclusions:Compared to conventional irradiation, FLASH irradiation can reduce radiation damage to zebrafish embryos, and this is in a dose-dependent manner. The two irradiation modes lead to different oxidative stress levels in zebrafish, which might be a significant factor in the reduction of radiation damage with FLASH irradiation.

To investigate the feasibility ,safety and clinical effect of No touch liver pedicle microwave ablation . Methods T he clinical data of 229 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated in the Department of Hepatology ,Wuhan Tongji Hospital from M ay 2014 to October 2016 were retrospectively analyzed . T he patients were divided into 3 groups .In group A ,82 patients underwent ultrasound‐guided No touch liver pedicle microwave ablation ,69 patients in group B were treated with anatomical hepatectomy ,and 78 patients in group C underwent traditional microwave ablation . T he preoperative basic data ,intraoperative data ( treatment time , intraoperative blood loss ) and postoperative data ( postoperative liver function indicators ,complications ,hospitalization time ,local recurrence ,survival rate) were compared among the 3 groups . Results T he treatment time ,intraoperative blood loss ,postoperative liver function index and hospitalization time in group A and group C were significantly lower than those in group B( all P ＝0 .000) . T here was no difference in complete elimination rate ,between the two groups in group A and group B( P ＞0 .05) ,which was significantly better than those of group C ( P ＝ 0 .019 ) . T here was no significant difference in the local recurrence rate between the three groups after 1 year and 3 years . Conclusions No touch liver pedicle microwave ablation damage is safe and reliable ,in line with the principle of oncology treatment ,it worthes further promotion in the clinic .

To investigate the safety and feasibility of indocyanine green ( ICG ) fluorescence staining guided by laparoscopic ultrasound guiding portal branch puncture approach in anatomical segmentectomy of the liver . Methods The clinical data of 22 patients with malignant liver diseases underwent anatomical segmentectomy between February 2018 and M ay 2018 were retrospectively analyzed . ICG 0 .125～0 .250 mg was directly injected into the portal branches supplying blood flow to the tumor‐bearing hepatic segment , after puncturing of the target portal branch under intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasound guidance in all patients . T he fluorescence imaging system ( Pinpoint) was used for the resection procedure . Observation indicators :intraoperative conditions ( tumor diameter ,success rate of portal branches puncture ,success rate of staining the target hepatic segment ,intraoperative complications , time of operation ,volume of intraoperative blood loss , blood transfusion , and transit of laparotomy ) . Postoperative conditions :postoperative complications ,and length of hospital stay . Results Twenty‐two patients with liver tumors were all performed anatomical hepatectomy assisted by laparoscopic ultrasound guiding ICG injection for liver segment staining . All the liver tumors were hepatocellular carcinoma . ①Intraoperative conditions : T he portal branches puncture successful rate was 100% ( 22/22 ) . Eighteen patients achieved expected effect of ICG fluorescence staining ,with a satisfaction rate of 81 .8% (18/22) and 4 failed to get expected effect ,including 2 with uneven dying ,and 2 with adjacent hepatic segmental staining induced to unclear boundary . No complication such as allergy occurred in all patients after ICG injection . T he mean operation time was ( 209 ± 89 ) min ( range :97 ～ 325 min) and the target portal branches ICG puncture injection time under intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasound guidance was ( 11 ± 5) min ( range 3－25 min) . T here was no intraoperative blood transfusion or transit of laparotomy .Average tumor diameter was ( 3 .9 ± 1 .3) cm( range :2 .2－7 .0 cm ) . ②Postoperative conditions of 22 patients ,4 with grade Ⅰ － Ⅱ of Clavien‐Dindo classification were improved by drug treatments ( 1 with deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremities and 3 with pleural effusion ) , no patient had grade Ⅲ and above complications , and no perioperative death occurred . Average duration of hospital stay was ( 7 ± 2 ) days in 22 patients ( range :5 .0－14 .0 days) . Conclusions ICG fluorescence staining guided by laparoscopic ultrasound guiding portal branch puncture ,obtains accurate and lasting fluorescence markers on the liver surface and inside the parenchyma . ICG staining guides the selection of liver section in the operation of liver in real time ,and helps surgeons to perform laparoscopic anatomical segmentectomy of the liver .

Objective To explore the technical characteristics and short?term clinical efficacy of robotic ? assisted intersphincteric resection (ISR) for patients with low rectal cancer. Methods A retrospective cohort study was used. Inclusion criteria: (1) rigid colonoscopy showed lower margin of the tumor≤5 cm from the anal verge; (2) preoperative rectal MRI or endorectal ultrasound revealed staging T1?2, or T3 patients receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy; (3) patients less than 70 years old with good function of anal sphincter before surgery; (4) no synchronous multiple primary carcinoma, and no distant metastasis; (5) the method of operation was agreed by the patient. Exclusion criteria: (1) T4 stage tumors;(2) sphincter dysfunction before operation; (3) recurrent tumors; (4) lower edge of tumors beyond the dentate line; (5) death due to non?rectal cancer during follow?up and unsatisfactory follow?up data. The clinical data of 21 patients with low rectal cancer meeting inclusion criteria undergoing robotic?assisted ISR at our department from January 2015 to June 2018 were collected. Parameters during and after operation were observed. Anorectal manometry was performed at 3, 6, and 12 months after the operation, and anal function was evaluated at 3, 6, and 12 months after the closure of the stoma by Kirwan classification and Wexner fecal incontinence score. The key steps of the operation are as follows: according to the principle of total mesorectal excision, the robot continued to enter into the levator ani hiatusdistally, and dissectin the sphincter space; according to the scope of sphincter resection, ISRwas divided into partial ISR, subtotal ISR, and total ISR; subtotal and total ISR usually needed to be combined with transanal pathway. The reconstruction of digestive tract was performed by double stapler anastomosis under laparoscope orhand?sewnanastomosis under direct vision, and preventive ileostomy was completed in the right lower abdomen. Results Of 21 patients, 13 were male and 8 were female with mean age of (57.5 ± 16.3) years. All the patients successfully completed the operation without conversion to laparotomy. Fourteen cases (66.7%) adopted partial ISR through complete transabdominal approach, 6 cases (28.6%) adopted the subtotal ISR through combined transabdominal and transanal approachs, and 1 case (4.8%) adopted the total ISR through the combined transabdominal and transanal approachs. The total operation time was (213.1±56.3) minutes, including (27.3±5.4) minutes for mechanical arm installation and (175.7±51.6) minutes for robotic operation. The amount of intraoperative hemorrhage was (62.8 ± 23.2) ml, and no blood transfusion was performed in any patient. All patients underwent prophylactic ileostomy, and the stoma was closed 3?6 months after the operation. Except one case of anastomotic leakage, all other stomas were closed successfully. The postoperative hospitalization time was (7.6±2.2) days, and time to fluid intake was (3.3± 0.9) days. One case of anastomotic leakage, one case of anastomotic stenosis, one case of inflammatory external hemorrhoids and one case of urinary retention occurred after surgery,and all of them were cured by conservative treatment. The mean diameter of tumors was (2.9±1.2) cm, and the number of harvested lymph node was 12.8 ± 3.3. In the whole group, the circumcision margin was negative, the proximal margin was (12.2 ± 2.1) cm, the distal margin was (1.1 ± 0.4) with all negative, and the R0 resection rate was 100%. The results of anorectal manometry showed that the preoperative rest pressure, rectal maximum squeeze pressure, initial sensory volume and maximum tolerated volume were (45.19±8.46) mmHg, (128.18±18.80) mmHg, (44.33±10.11) ml and (119.00±19.28) ml, respectively;these parameters reduced significantly 3 months after operation and they were (23.44±5.54) mmHg, (93.72±12.15) mmHg, (17.72±5.32) ml and (70.44 ± 10.9) ml, respectively. The differences were statistically significant (all P<0.001). The resting pressure and the rectal maximum squeeze pressure returned to preoperative levels 12 months after operation, which were (39.33±6.64) mmHg and (120.58±16.47) mmHg, respectively (both P>0.05), while the initial sensory volume and the maximum tolerated volume failed to reach the preoperative state, which were (30.67±7.45) ml and (92.25±10.32) ml, respectively (both P<0.05). The patients were followed up for (22.1±10.6) months without local recurrence and distant metastasis. Eighteen patients were evaluated for anal function: Kirwan classification was grade I for 6 cases, grade II for 7 cases, grade III for 4 cases, and grade IV for 1 case; Wexner incontinence score was 8.6 ± 0.8; 14 cases had good defecation control. Conclusion The clinical efficacy of ISR with Da Vinci robot in the treatment of low rectal cancer is satisfactory.