Objective To study the value of the preoperative detrusor contractility to the outcome assessment of prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods A total of 109 patients with BPH were analyzed.Their ages ranged from 62 to 83 years with a mean of 71 years.All patients underwent urodynamic study to confirm a diagnosis of BOO preoperatively.Further more, their BOO was not caused by nervous, endocrine or other diseases.Pateints were divided into two groups based on maximum detrusor contractility.Group Ⅰ (n =61, BPH with maximum detrusor contractility ≥ 40 cm H2O, 1cm H2O =0.098 kPa) underwent TURP or open surgery, respectively.Group Ⅱ (n =48, BPH with maximum detrusor contractility ≤ 20 cm H2O ) underwent TURP and suprapubic punctural cystostomy simultaneously,the bladder fistula was kept open continuously for at least two weeks postoperatively.The difference in outcome between the two grous was assessed by using urodynamic parameters including maximum detrusor contractility, Qmax and residual urine at one and three months postoperatively respectively.Student's t-test was used to compare the result for normally distributed data and Wilcoxon's signed-ranks test for skewed data in this study.Results There was significant difference in preoperative maximum contractility, Qmax between group Ⅰand groupⅡ (78.4 ±37.0 cm H2O) vs (19.2 ±5.4 cm H2O)(P＜0.01), (7.6±2.2 ml/s) vs (2.5 ± 1.1 ) ml/s (P ＜ 0.05) respectively.Although there was significant difference at one month postoperatively in Qmax (17.4 ±2.9)ml/s vs (12.5 ±2.0)ml/s (P＜0.05), no significant difference was found in Qmax between the two groups after three months ( 18.3 ±2.8 ml/s) vs ( 15.2 ± 1.8)ml/s (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The Qmax may improve and the impaired detrusor recovered gradually after the BOO was removed.Performing an operation on patients with BOO accompanied with detrusor underactivity may be useful to recover detrusor contractility.

Objective To investigate the effect of acupuncture combined with human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells ( HAMCs ) transplantation on the osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats.Methods Forty-five healthy female non-pregnant Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham operated group, model group and experimental group ( acupuncture+HAMC transplantation), 15 rats in each group.At 7 days after the surgical wound healing, the rats received acupuncture every day and intravenous injection of HAMCs suspension ( except the sham operated group) once a week for consecutive 12 weeks.The body weight was measured every week.24 hours after the last intervention, the rats were killed and specimens were collected.Specimens of the mid-, proximal-and distal femur were taken to measure the bone mineral density using a dual energy X-ray absorptiometer.At 12 weeks after the intervention, changes of the expression of serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25-HVD), C-terminal peptide of type I collagen (CTX-I), bone specific alkaline phosphatase ( BAP) and human tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b ( TRACP 5b) were determined by ELISA, the biomechanical properties of the removed femur was measured, and the expression of transforming growth factor-β( TGF-β) in the vertebrae was assessed by RT-PCR assay.Results Body weight of rats in the sham operation group was increased gradually in accordance with the natural growth of animals, that of the model group was significantly higher than that of the sham operated group since two months after modeling, and the body weight of the experimental group was similar to that of the sham operated group.The bone mineral density and calcium content of the model group were significantly decreased compared with that of the sham operated group ( P<0.05) , and the bone mineral density and bone calcium content of the experimental group were significantly higher than that of the model group ( P <0.05 ) .The ELISA showed that the expressions of serum 25-HVD, CTX I, BAP, and TRAP5b in the model group were significantly lower than that of the sham operated group, and those of the experimental group were significantly higher than that of the model group ( P<0.05 ) . Measurement of biomechanical properties showed that the limit load, limit stress and elastic modulus of the femur of the sham operated group were significantly higher than that of the model group ( P<0.05 ) , and the limit load and elastic modulus of the experimental group were significantly higher than that of the sham operated group ( P <0.05 ) .T-PCR showed that the expression of TGF-β1 m-RNA in the experimental group was significantly up-regulated than that of the sham operated and model groups ( P<0.05) .Conclusions Acupuncture combined with human amniotic mesenchymal stem cell ( HAMCs) transplantation has a synergistic effect on the treatment of osteoporosis, and can improve the conditions in ovariectomized rats.

Objective To describe the single needle running suture method for the urethrovesi-cal anastomosis during laparoscopic radical prostatectomy(LRP). Methods Forty-five patients of prostate cancer underwent LRP with the single needle running suture method. The technique was initi-ated by performing a fixing suture at the posterior lip of bladder neck at 4 o' clock and tying the first knot. Another suture at the nearby position of the first suture was performed to leave the first knot outside. From 5 o' clock to 8 o' clock, sutures were performed every one o' clock to secure posterior approximation, then every two o'clock a suture. To avoid a loose anastomosis, lock sutures were per-formed every 3 sutures. After completing the full circumference, the needle was drawn at the 2 o' clock for the second knot. The needle was always driven full-thickness outside-in in the bladder neck and inside-out on the urethra. Any remaining leakage could be closed with additional interrupted su-tures. Results All urethrovesical anastomosis were completed successfully. The mean anastomosis time was 16 rain(from 12 to 25 min), and mean operative time was 132 rain (112 to 185 rain). The mean catheterization time was 9 d(7 to 14 d). Three temporal urinary leaks requiring prolonged cathe-terization were identified. Forty-four patients had total urinary control in 1 year postoperatively and no other short-term or persistent complication was found with a mean follow-up of 21 months. Conclu- sion The single needle running suture method could be a simple and safe method for urethrovesical anastomosis during LRP.

The expression of KAI1/CD82 and MRP-1/CD9 in transitional cell carcinoma of bladder (TCCB) and its clinical significance were investigated. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect KAI1/CD82 and MRP-1/CD9 protein expression in 52 TCCB specimens. Correlation between the expression of KAI1/CD82 and MRP-1/CD9 to clinicopathologic factors was statistically analyzed. The results showed that the positive rate of KAI1/CD82 and MRP-1/CD9 in TCCB was 50% and 61.5%, respectively. The MRP-1/CD9 and KAI1/CD82 expression was significantly associated with grade of TCCB (P<0.05), but no correlation was found between MRP-1/CD9 or KAI1/CD82 expression and clinical stage of TCCB (P>0.05). The expression level of MRP-1/CD9 and KAI1/CD82 in recurrent TCCB samples was lower than that in non-recurrent samples (P<0.05). Meanwhile, the correlation between the KAI1/CD82 expression and MRP-1/CD9 expression was statistically significant (r=0.316, P<0.05). It was concluded that KAI1/CD82 and MRP-1/CD9 expression may be important prognostic indicators and potentially useful for assessing the biological behavior of TCCB.

The single needle method for urethrovesical anastomosis with strengthened posterior fixation during laparoscopic radical prostatectomy was explored. The method was initiated by performing a fixing suture with a knot at 4 o'clock of the posterior lip of bladder neck, and another suture at nearby position was performed to leave the knot outside. From 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock, sutures were performed every one o'clock to secure posterior approximation, then every two o'clock a suture. To avoid a loose anastomosis, lock sutures were performed every 3 sutures. The needle was always driven full-thickness outside-in in the bladder neck and inside-out on the urethra. After completing the full circumference, the needle was drawn near the 4 o'clock and tied at the tail end. Any leakage could be closed with additional interrupted sutures. The clinical data of 89 patients who underwent this method were retrospectively compared with those of 23 patients who underwent the single knot method. The results showed that the anastomosis, operative and catheterization time was 17.6+/-4.7 min, 134.0+/-10.7 min and 6.5+1.6 days respectively. There were 3 temporal urinary leakages identified in 89 cases requiring prolonged catheterization. No urinary leak and anastomotic stricture was confirmed, and 95.2% patients had total urinary control. It was concluded that this method was simple and safe for urethrovesical anastomosis.

Objective To study the influence of inhibited steroidogenic factor-1 on human adrenocortical H295R cells, and explore its role in the pathogenesis of adrenal tumors. Methods The plasmids pGenesil1-SF-1-shRNA which containing U6 promoter and SF-1-specific short hairpin RNA (shRNA) and pGenesil1-negative-shRNA containing unspecific shRNA were transfected into H295R cell. The expression of SF-1 was measured by Western blot and real-time polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR). Cell proliferation was analyzed by WST-1 assay and cell count. Ki-67 expression was detected by immunohistochemistry and cell apoptosis was examined by TUNEL assay. Results Compared with those in control cells, the protein and mRNA level of SF-1- transfected cells were reduced by 69.7% and 71.2% (P＜0. 01). WST-1 and cell count method showed that SF-1 gene silencing obviously inhibited cell proliferation(P＜0. 01). By contrast, there was a 3. 7-fold increase in the percentage of apoptotic H295R cells in SF-1-inhibited group than that of control group (P＜0. 01). Immunohistochemistry showed that Ki-67 positive cells in SF-1-inhibited cells were lower than the negative control cells (16.90±2.17) % and (33. 48±3.16)%,(P＜0. 01). Conclusion SF-1 gene silencing can inhibit the proliferation of adrenocortical cells, and it is expected to become a key protein in understanding pathogenesis of adrenal tumors or treating them.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of self-retaining suture (QuillTM SRS) in retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for complicated renal tumor by assessing perioperative parameters.Methods Between 2010 and 2012,78 cases of complicated renal tumor (R.E.N.A.L score ≥ 7) treated by retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) with two layers continuous knotless barbed suture (QuillTM SRS group) (n=30) or traditional absorbable vicyl suture (non-SRS group) (n=48) were retrospectively analyzed.In QuillTM SRS group,2-0 Quill SRS was used to suture the deep wound bed,and the second outcr layer renorrhaphy was performed with a 1-0 Quill SRS by the same way.In non-SRS group,the inner layer was sutured using a 15cm in length 2-0 monicryl suture by the same method mentioned above.A second outer layer was sutured with 1-0 vicryl suture across the wound.Cases were matched for R.E.N.A.L score.Comparison was made in term of operation time,preoperative parameter and perioperative complications between SRS group and non-SRS group.Results Renorrhaphy was successfully performed in all cases except 1 case converting to open surgery in non-SRS group.Mean warm ischemia time in SRS group was shorter than non-SRS group (18 vs 25 min,P =0.021).The proportion of bleeding requiring intervention in the non-SRS group (7/48,14.5％) was 4.3-fold higher than that of the SRS group (1/30,3.3％),but the differernce is not significant (P＞0.05).There were no significant differences between two groups in postoperative creatinine changes.Limitations of this study include the absence of randomization and the relative small sample size.Conclusions SRS can be safely used for complicated renal tumor during LPN,and SRS can significantly reduce the WIT and may also reduce bleeding during the operation.

Objective To investigate the in vitro effects of bladder cancer cell proliferation after silencing Notch1 gene. Methods The siRNA eukaryotic expression vector of Notch1 (psiRNA1)was constructed and transfected into bladder cancer cell lines T24 and BIU-87. Methabensthiazuron (MTT) and flow cytometry (FCM) assays were used to detect bladder cancer cells line growth, cell cycle and apoptosis after the transfection. RT-PCR and Western blotting were used to determine the expression changes of Notch1 in these cell lines. Results After transfection for 72 h, the rate of G0/G1 phase cells inceased from (23.89±1.32) % to (80.13±2.69)% in T24 cell line, and increased from (24.63±1.68)% to (69.44±2.41)% in BIU-87 cell line (both P<0.05). In addition, apop-totic cell index in T24 and BIU-87 cell lines increased from (1.28±0.14)% to (13.75±1.23)%, from (1.01±0.27)% to (8.72±1.01)%, respectively(both P<0.05). The growth of T24 and BIU-87 cell lines was obviously inhibited 24 h after the transfection, and the inhibitory effects lasted until 96 h after the transfection. Notch1 mRNA and protein significantly downregulated after transfection compared to the control(P<0.05). Conclusions Silencing Notch1 expression can inhibit the prolif-eration of bladder cancer cell lines. Notch1 gene might act as a tumor gene in bladder cancer.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of laparoscopie intervention for congenital obstructive megaureter in children. Methods Eleven children with congenital obstructive megaureter(left in 4,right in 7)underwent laparoseopie ureteroplasty.One had congenital ureter oririce stenosis,9 had been diagnosed as simple congenital ureter orifice stricture,1 had recurrent ureter orifice stricture after open ureterovesical reimplantation.B-ultrasound and IVU showed severe hydronephrosis in 7 cases and moderate in 4. Results The operation was successful in all cases and none had urine leakage.The mean operating time was 103.0±35.3 min(range 70-190 min).The mean blood loss was 18.0±9.5 ml(range 10-40 ml)and the mean postoperative hospital stay was 8.0±1.4 d(range 7-10 days).The double J stent was removed 6 weeks after operation.The patients were followed up for 3-24 months(mean,6 months).Cystography showed no reflux in all cases during follow-up. Conclusion Laparoscopical ureteroplasty could be a minimal invasive,less suffering technique for the treatment of congenital obstructive megaureter in children.

Objective To develop and evaluate a porcine model for training the single needle running suture method of laparoscopie urethrovesical anastomosis(LUA). Methods Twenty minipigs with mean weight of 30kg were general anaesthetized with Sumianxin solution 0. 1 ml/kg intramuscularly. Pneumoperitoneum was created by insufflation of carbon dioxide by a veress needle inserted through the umbilicus. One 10mm port and two 5mm ports were positioned after the establishment of pneumoperitoneum. The intestine was used as "bladder". The procedures were completed with the single needle running suture method of laparoscopic urethrovesical anastomosis. Six trainees performed the LUA procedure based on the models during a laparoscopic training course, following the technique used in the operation room. The learning curve was analyzed by operative time. Results The porcine model for laparoscopic training was established successfully and 3 LUAs could be performed on each pig. Each trainee performed 10 LUAs based on the models during the training course of laparoscopic urology. The operative time declined from (55.3±10. 4)min initially to (22.4±4.8)min (P＜0. 01) after the training course. At the end of training, all trainees could accomplish a watertight LUR procedure on the model. Conclusions The establishment of the training model is feasible. The trainees could acquire the skills necessary to perform LUA in vivo based on this model. The model provides a platform for training the basic techniques of LUA procedures.