1.Integrated Optical and Magnetic Navigation for Simplified Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Novel Approach
Xing-Chen YAO ; Jun-Peng LIU ; Xin-Ru DU ; Li GUAN ; Yong HAI ; Jincai YANG ; Aixing PAN
Neurospine 2025;22(1):297-307
Objective:
This study aims to evaluate the clinical benefits of the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system in assisting transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Methods:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent TELD for LDH at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University from November 2022 to December 2023. Patients treated with the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system were defined as the navigation-guided TELD (Ng-TELD) group (30 cases), while those treated with the conventional x-ray fluoroscopy method were defined as the control group (31 cases). Record and compare baseline characteristics, surgical parameters, efficacy indicators, and adverse events between the 2 patient groups.
Results:
The average follow-up duration for the 61 patients was 11.8 months. Postoperatively, both groups exhibited significant relief from back and leg pain, which continued to improve over time. At the final follow-up, patients’ lumbar function and quality of life had significantly improved compared to preoperative levels (p < 0.05). The Ng-TELD group had significantly shorter total operation time (58.43 ± 12.37 minutes vs. 83.23 ± 25.90 minutes), catheter placement time (5.83 ± 1.09 minutes vs. 15.94 ± 3.00 minutes), decompression time (47.17 ± 11.98 minutes vs. 67.29 ± 24.23 minutes), and fewer intraoperative fluoroscopies (3.20 ± 1.45 vs. 16.58 ± 4.25) compared to the control group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of efficacy evaluation indicators and hospital stay. At the final follow-up, the excellent and good rate of surgical outcomes assessed by the MacNab criteria was 98.4%, and the overall adverse event rate was 8.2%, with no statistically significant differences between the groups (p > 0.05).
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system can reduce the complexity of TELD, shorten operation time, and minimize radiation exposure for the surgeon, highlighting its promising clinical potential.
2.Integrated Optical and Magnetic Navigation for Simplified Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Novel Approach
Xing-Chen YAO ; Jun-Peng LIU ; Xin-Ru DU ; Li GUAN ; Yong HAI ; Jincai YANG ; Aixing PAN
Neurospine 2025;22(1):297-307
Objective:
This study aims to evaluate the clinical benefits of the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system in assisting transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Methods:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent TELD for LDH at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University from November 2022 to December 2023. Patients treated with the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system were defined as the navigation-guided TELD (Ng-TELD) group (30 cases), while those treated with the conventional x-ray fluoroscopy method were defined as the control group (31 cases). Record and compare baseline characteristics, surgical parameters, efficacy indicators, and adverse events between the 2 patient groups.
Results:
The average follow-up duration for the 61 patients was 11.8 months. Postoperatively, both groups exhibited significant relief from back and leg pain, which continued to improve over time. At the final follow-up, patients’ lumbar function and quality of life had significantly improved compared to preoperative levels (p < 0.05). The Ng-TELD group had significantly shorter total operation time (58.43 ± 12.37 minutes vs. 83.23 ± 25.90 minutes), catheter placement time (5.83 ± 1.09 minutes vs. 15.94 ± 3.00 minutes), decompression time (47.17 ± 11.98 minutes vs. 67.29 ± 24.23 minutes), and fewer intraoperative fluoroscopies (3.20 ± 1.45 vs. 16.58 ± 4.25) compared to the control group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of efficacy evaluation indicators and hospital stay. At the final follow-up, the excellent and good rate of surgical outcomes assessed by the MacNab criteria was 98.4%, and the overall adverse event rate was 8.2%, with no statistically significant differences between the groups (p > 0.05).
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system can reduce the complexity of TELD, shorten operation time, and minimize radiation exposure for the surgeon, highlighting its promising clinical potential.
3.Integrated Optical and Magnetic Navigation for Simplified Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Novel Approach
Xing-Chen YAO ; Jun-Peng LIU ; Xin-Ru DU ; Li GUAN ; Yong HAI ; Jincai YANG ; Aixing PAN
Neurospine 2025;22(1):297-307
Objective:
This study aims to evaluate the clinical benefits of the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system in assisting transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Methods:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent TELD for LDH at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University from November 2022 to December 2023. Patients treated with the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system were defined as the navigation-guided TELD (Ng-TELD) group (30 cases), while those treated with the conventional x-ray fluoroscopy method were defined as the control group (31 cases). Record and compare baseline characteristics, surgical parameters, efficacy indicators, and adverse events between the 2 patient groups.
Results:
The average follow-up duration for the 61 patients was 11.8 months. Postoperatively, both groups exhibited significant relief from back and leg pain, which continued to improve over time. At the final follow-up, patients’ lumbar function and quality of life had significantly improved compared to preoperative levels (p < 0.05). The Ng-TELD group had significantly shorter total operation time (58.43 ± 12.37 minutes vs. 83.23 ± 25.90 minutes), catheter placement time (5.83 ± 1.09 minutes vs. 15.94 ± 3.00 minutes), decompression time (47.17 ± 11.98 minutes vs. 67.29 ± 24.23 minutes), and fewer intraoperative fluoroscopies (3.20 ± 1.45 vs. 16.58 ± 4.25) compared to the control group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of efficacy evaluation indicators and hospital stay. At the final follow-up, the excellent and good rate of surgical outcomes assessed by the MacNab criteria was 98.4%, and the overall adverse event rate was 8.2%, with no statistically significant differences between the groups (p > 0.05).
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system can reduce the complexity of TELD, shorten operation time, and minimize radiation exposure for the surgeon, highlighting its promising clinical potential.
4.Integrated Optical and Magnetic Navigation for Simplified Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Novel Approach
Xing-Chen YAO ; Jun-Peng LIU ; Xin-Ru DU ; Li GUAN ; Yong HAI ; Jincai YANG ; Aixing PAN
Neurospine 2025;22(1):297-307
Objective:
This study aims to evaluate the clinical benefits of the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system in assisting transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Methods:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent TELD for LDH at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University from November 2022 to December 2023. Patients treated with the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system were defined as the navigation-guided TELD (Ng-TELD) group (30 cases), while those treated with the conventional x-ray fluoroscopy method were defined as the control group (31 cases). Record and compare baseline characteristics, surgical parameters, efficacy indicators, and adverse events between the 2 patient groups.
Results:
The average follow-up duration for the 61 patients was 11.8 months. Postoperatively, both groups exhibited significant relief from back and leg pain, which continued to improve over time. At the final follow-up, patients’ lumbar function and quality of life had significantly improved compared to preoperative levels (p < 0.05). The Ng-TELD group had significantly shorter total operation time (58.43 ± 12.37 minutes vs. 83.23 ± 25.90 minutes), catheter placement time (5.83 ± 1.09 minutes vs. 15.94 ± 3.00 minutes), decompression time (47.17 ± 11.98 minutes vs. 67.29 ± 24.23 minutes), and fewer intraoperative fluoroscopies (3.20 ± 1.45 vs. 16.58 ± 4.25) compared to the control group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of efficacy evaluation indicators and hospital stay. At the final follow-up, the excellent and good rate of surgical outcomes assessed by the MacNab criteria was 98.4%, and the overall adverse event rate was 8.2%, with no statistically significant differences between the groups (p > 0.05).
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system can reduce the complexity of TELD, shorten operation time, and minimize radiation exposure for the surgeon, highlighting its promising clinical potential.
5.Integrated Optical and Magnetic Navigation for Simplified Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Novel Approach
Xing-Chen YAO ; Jun-Peng LIU ; Xin-Ru DU ; Li GUAN ; Yong HAI ; Jincai YANG ; Aixing PAN
Neurospine 2025;22(1):297-307
Objective:
This study aims to evaluate the clinical benefits of the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system in assisting transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Methods:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent TELD for LDH at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University from November 2022 to December 2023. Patients treated with the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system were defined as the navigation-guided TELD (Ng-TELD) group (30 cases), while those treated with the conventional x-ray fluoroscopy method were defined as the control group (31 cases). Record and compare baseline characteristics, surgical parameters, efficacy indicators, and adverse events between the 2 patient groups.
Results:
The average follow-up duration for the 61 patients was 11.8 months. Postoperatively, both groups exhibited significant relief from back and leg pain, which continued to improve over time. At the final follow-up, patients’ lumbar function and quality of life had significantly improved compared to preoperative levels (p < 0.05). The Ng-TELD group had significantly shorter total operation time (58.43 ± 12.37 minutes vs. 83.23 ± 25.90 minutes), catheter placement time (5.83 ± 1.09 minutes vs. 15.94 ± 3.00 minutes), decompression time (47.17 ± 11.98 minutes vs. 67.29 ± 24.23 minutes), and fewer intraoperative fluoroscopies (3.20 ± 1.45 vs. 16.58 ± 4.25) compared to the control group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of efficacy evaluation indicators and hospital stay. At the final follow-up, the excellent and good rate of surgical outcomes assessed by the MacNab criteria was 98.4%, and the overall adverse event rate was 8.2%, with no statistically significant differences between the groups (p > 0.05).
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that the integrated optical and magnetic surgical navigation system can reduce the complexity of TELD, shorten operation time, and minimize radiation exposure for the surgeon, highlighting its promising clinical potential.
6.Expert Consensus on Clinical Diseases Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine:Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Juan JIAO ; Jinyang TANG ; Xiujuan HOU ; Mengtao LI ; Dongfeng LIANG ; Yuhua WANG ; Weixia JING ; Guangtao LI ; Qin ZHANG ; Yongfeng ZHANG ; Guangyu LI ; Qian WANG ; Yang YANG ; Jin HUO ; Mei MO ; Jihua GUO ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Quan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(1):216-222
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a refractory, chronic non-articular rheumatic disease characterized by widespread pain throughout the body, for which there are no satisfactory therapeutic drugs or options. There are rich Chinese medical therapies, and some non-drug therapies, such as acupuncture, Tai Chi, and Ba-Duan-Jin, have shown satisfactory efficacy and safety and definite advantages of simultaneously adjusting mind and body. FMS is taken as a disease responding specifically to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2018. In order to clarify the research progress in FMS and the clinical advantages of TCM/integrated Chinese and Western medicine, the China Academy of Chinese Medicine organized a seminar for nearly 20 experts in Chinese and Western medicine, including rheumatology, psychology, acupuncture and moxibustion, and encephalopathy, with the topic of difficulties in clinical diagnosis and treatment of FMS and advantages of TCM and Western medicine. The recommendations were reached on the difficulties in early diagnosis and solutions of FMS, mitigation of common non-specific symptoms, preferential analgesic therapy, TCM pathogenesis and treatment advantages, and direction of treatment with integrated Chinese and Western medicine. FMS is currently facing the triple dilemma of low early correct diagnosis, poor patient participation, and unsatisfactory benefit from pure Western medicine treatment. To solve the above problems, this paper suggests that rheumatologists should serve as the main diagnostic force of this disease, and they should improve patient participation in treatment decision-making, implement exercise therapy, and fully utilize the holistic and multidimensional features of TCM, which is effective in alleviating pain, improving mood, and decreasing adverse events. In addition, it is suggested that FMS treatment should rely on both TCM and Western medicine and adopt multidisciplinary joint treatment, which is expected to improve the standard of diagnosis and treatment of FMS in China.
7.Implication of Qidi Tangshen Prescription (QDTS) on Podocyte Pyroptosis in Diabetes Nephropathy by Regulating MAPK14/RELA/Caspase-8 Signaling Pathway
Fei GAO ; Borui YU ; Huidi XIE ; Ying ZHOU ; Yang SHI ; Xianhui ZHANG ; Hongfang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(13):67-75
ObjectiveTo explore the molecular mechanism of Qidi Tangshen prescription (QDTS) in regulating podocyte pyroptosis in diabetes nephropathy (DN). MethodThrough in vivo experiment, db/db mice were divided into the model group, QDTS group (3.34 g·kg-1), valsartan capsule group (10.29 mg·kg-1), with db/m mice serving as the normal control. Each group consisted of 8 mice, and they underwent continuous intervention for 8 weeks. After the last administration, mice were euthanized, and kidney pathological changes were observed. Additionally, the expression levels of pyroptosis-related indicators, including NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), Gasdermin D protein (GSDMD), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) protein, were examined. Through in vitro experiment, mouse podocytes were divided into the normal glucose group (5.5 mmol·L-1 glucose), high glucose group (35 mmol·L-1 glucose), DMSO group (35 mmol·L-1 glucose+200 mg·L-1 DMSO), and QDTS group (35 mmol·L-1 glucose+200 mg·L-1 QDTS freeze-dried powder). After 48 hours of intervention, the expression levels of NLRP3, GSDMD, and IL-1β proteins were measured in podocytes. A drug-ingredient-target-disease interaction network for QDTS in the treatment of DN was constructed by network pharmacology methods. The key signaling pathways regulating podocyte pyroptosis were analyzed, and validation was conducted through in vivo and in vitro experiments. ResultCompared with normal group, glomerular hyperplasia and glomerular basement membrane thickening were observed in model group, and some segments were accompanied by obvious podocellular process fusion. The protein expressions of NLRP3, GSDMD and IL-1β in mouse kidney were increased, the protein expressions of mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 (MAPK14), V-Rel reticuloendotheliosis virus oncogene homology A (RELA) and Caspase-8 in mouse kidney were increased (P<0.05). Compared with model group, kidney pathological injury of mice in QDTS group was significantly reduced, and the expressions of NLRP3, GSDMD and IL-1β in kidney of mice in QDTS group and valsartan group were decreased (P<0.05). The protein expressions of MAPK14, RELA and Caspase-8 in kidney of mice in QDTS group and valsartan group were decreased (P<0.05). Network pharmacology results showed that there were 16 targets for QDTS to regulate DN cell pyrodeath, among which MAPK14, RELA and Caspase-8 were the key targets. Compared with normal glucose group, the protein expressions of NLRP3, GSDMD and IL-1β in high glucose group were increased (P<0.05), and the protein expressions of MAPK14, RELA and Caspase-8 in mouse podocytes were increased (P<0.05). Compared with high glucose group, the expressions of NLRP3, GSDMD and IL-1β in podocytes of mice in QDTS group were decreased (P<0.05), and the expressions of MAPK14, RELA and Caspase-8 in podocytes of mice in QDTS group were decreased (P<0.05). ConclusionQDTS reduces damage to DN podocytes, which is associated with its regulation of the MAPK14/RELA/Caspase-8 signaling pathway and inhibition of podocyte pyroptosis.
8.Qidi Tangshen Prescription (QDTS) Regulate Akt1/HIF-1α/Bcl-xl Signaling Pathway to Improve Podocyte Autophagy in Diabetic Nephropathy
Fei GAO ; Huidi XIE ; Borui YU ; Ying ZHOU ; Yang SHI ; Xianhui ZHANG ; Hongfang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):90-97
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Qidi Tangshen prescription (QDTS) in alleviating podocyte injury and reducing urinary protein in diabetic nephropathy (DN). MethodUsing network pharmacology methods, we collected the chemical components and targets of QDTS, as well as the targets related to DN. Subsequently, we constructed a "drug-ingredient-target-disease" network for QDTS in the treatment of DN to systematically elucidate the mechanism. The db/db mice were assigned into the model, QDTS (3.34 g·kg-1), and losartan capsules (10.29 mg·kg-1) groups, and db/m mice served as the normal group. Each group consisted of 8 mice, and they underwent continuous intervention for 8 weeks. After the last administration, mice were euthanized, and the urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER) and renal pathological changes were measured and observed. The expression levels of protein kinase B1 (Akt1), hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α), phosphorylated B-cell lymphoma-extra-large (p-Bcl-xl), as well as autophagy-related indicators microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3), ubiquitin-binding protein p62 (p62), and autophagy-related gene 6 homolog (Beclin1), were determined. Furthermore, mouse podocytes were divided into the normal glucose (5.5 mmol·L-1), high glucose (35 mmol·L-1), DMSO (35 mmol·L-1 glucose+200 mg·L-1 DMSO), and QDTS (35 mmol·L-1 glucose+200 mg·L-1 QDTS freeze-dried powder) groups. After 48 h of intervention, the protein levels of Akt1, HIF-1α, p-Bcl-xl, LC3, p62, and Beclin1 in podocytes were measured. ResultQDTS had 34 active components acting on 143 targets in the treatment of DN, and 55 targets were related to autophagy, in which Akt1, HIF-1α, and Bcl-xl were the key targets. Compared with the normal group, mice in the model group exhibited significantly increased UAER, glomerular hypertrophy, deposition of blue collagen fibers, thickening of the glomerular basement membrane, and noticeable fusion of podocyte foot processes in some segments. Furthermore, the modeling up-regulated the protein levels of p-Akt1, HIF-1α, and p62 and down-regulating the protein levels of p-Bcl-xl, LC3, and Beclin1 in the renal tissue (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, QDTS and losartan decreased UAER (P<0.05) and alleviated the pathological damage in the renal tissue. Moreover, QDTS and losartan down-regulated the protein levels of p-Akt1, HIF-1α, and p62 and up-regulated the protein levels of p-Bcl-xl, LC3, and Beclin1 in the renal tissue (P<0.05). In comparison to the normal glucose group, the high glucose group displayed up-regulated protein levels of p-Akt1, HIF-1α, and p62 and down-regulated protein levels of p-Bcl-xl, LC3, and Beclin1 in podocytes (P<0.05). Compared with the high glucose group, QDTS down-regulated the protein levels of p-Akt1, HIF-1α, and p62 and up-regulated the protein levels of p-Bcl-xl, LC3, and Beclin1 in podocytes (P<0.05). ConclusionQDTS alleviates podocyte damage and reduced urinary protein in DN by regulating the Akt1/HIF-1α/Bcl-xl signaling pathway, thereby enhancing podocyte autophagy.
9.Selection of postoperative adjuvant therapy for patients with stage IB lung adenocarcinoma:analysis of 653 cases
Leilei SHEN ; Ying CHEN ; Tianyang YUN ; Juntang GUO ; Xi LIU ; Tao ZHANG ; Chaoyang LIANG ; Yang LIU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(5):989-997
Objective To explore the optimal postoperative adjuvant regimens for patients with stage IB lung adenocarcinoma.Methods We respectively analyzed the data of 653 patients undergoing surgery for stage IB lung adenocarcinoma in our hospital from January,2013 to December,2021.The 5-year disease-free survival(DFS)and overall survival(OS)rates were compared among the patients receiving postoperative adjuvant therapy with epidermal growth factor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors(EGFR-TKIs group,n=111),chemotherapy(CT group,n=108)and clinical observation(CO group,n=434).Results In TKIs,CT,and CO groups,the 5-year DFS rates were 92.8%,80.7%,and 81.7%,respectively,significantly higher in TKIs group than in CO group(P<0.01).The 3-year OS rates of the 3 groups were 96.8%,97.1%,and 91.7%,respectively.Subgroup analysis showed that in TKIs,CT,and CO groups,the 5-year DFS rates of patients with with T3-4 cmN0M0 were 92.6%,84.0%,and 81.4%,respectively,significantly higher in TKIs group than in CO group(P<0.05);the 5-year DFS rates of T2ViscPlN0M0 patients were 95.1%,71.4%,and 83.5%,respectively.Multivariate COX regression analysis showed that age(P<0.05;HR=0.631,95%CI:0.401-0.993),solid nodules(P<0.01;HR=7.620,95%CI:3.037-19.121),micropapillary or solid component(P<0.05;HR=1.776,95%CI:1.010-3.122),lymphovascular invasion(P<0.05;HR=2.981,95%CI:1.198-7.419),and adjuvant therapy(P<0.01)were independent predictors of DFS.The most common adverse effects included rashes,paronychia,and diarrhea for TKIs and hematological suppression and gastrointestinal reactions for chemotherapy,and TKIs were associated with a higher incidence of grade 3 or above adverse effects(44.4%vs 9.0%).Conclusion Adjuvant therapy with TKIs helps improve DFS in patients with stage IB(T3-4cmN0M0)lung adenocarcinoma but not in patients with T2ViscPlN0M0.Adjuvant chemotherapy does not improve DFS or OS in patients with stage IB lung adenocarcinoma.
10.Exploration of detection methods for free silica with different crystal forms in dust
Qi GENG ; Chaoyang WANG ; Chengming MENG ; Zixin HE ; Liu YANG ; Yudan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(3):180-183
Objective:To investigate the differences and applicability of free silica detection methods of different crystal forms in dust, and to provide a basis for the selection of various methods.Methods:From December 2021 to June 2022, dust samples from 20 enterprises in different industries in 18 cities in Henan Province were randomly selected as the investigation objects. X-ray diffraction (XRD) method was used to analyze the samples and classify the samples. Based on GBZ/T 192.4-2007 "Determination of Dust in the Air of Workplace-Part 4: Content of Free Silica in Dust", pyrophosphate method and infrared spectrophotometry were used for quantitative determination. The measured results were analyzed by paired sample t test to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the two methods and their applicable scope. Results:The XRD results of 20 dust samples could be divided into α, β, γ crystal types and the mixed type of α and γ. There was no significant difference between pyrophosphate method and infrared spectrophotometry ( P=0.180). The pyrophosphate method results of β, γ and α, γ mixed crystalline free silica were significantly higher than those of infrared spectrophotometry, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.001) . Conclusion:Pyrophosphate method and infrared spectrophotometry are suitable for α-type free silica, while pyrophosphate method is suitable for β, γ and α, γ mixed crystalline free silica.

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