Objective:To evaluate the utility of neoadjuvant vesical imaging-reporting and data system (NeoVI-RADS) in predicting tumor residuals and diagnosing muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) in patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy, as well as its application in prognostic stratification.Methods:A retrospective case series analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 91 patients with bladder cancer who received neoadjuvant therapy at the Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from July 2014 to June 2024. There were 84 male cases and 7 female cases, with an age of (66±9) years (range:45 to 85 years). The clinical staging of the patients was ≥T2 based on imaging. All of them underwent three or more cycles of neoadjuvant therapy, and had post-treatment multiparametric MRI (mp-MRI) evaluation. Based on the results of mp-MRI, the NeoVI-RADS was established and employed to assess tumor residuals and muscle invasion. The receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted, and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated. Kaplan-Meier survival curves based on overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) were plotted, and the Log-rank test was used for survival analysis comparison between groups.Results:In the neoadjuvant treatment cohort, the AUC for predicting tumor residuals post-neoadjuvant therapy using NeoVI-RADS was 0.900, with an accuracy of 93.4%, sensitivity of 95.8%, and a specificity of 85.0%. The NeoVI-RADS demonstrated strong diagnostic performance for MIBC, achieving an AUC of 0.900. At a NeoVI-RADS score cutoff of 4, the accuracy was 84.5%, with a sensitivity of 87.5% and a specificity of 72.9%. Additionally, compared to patients with NeoVI-RADS scores of 0 (5-year OS and CSS rates both 100%) or scores of 1 to 3 (5-year OS and CSS rates both 90.9%), patients with scores of 4 to 5 had significantly worse OS (5-year rate 63.0%) and CSS (5-year rate 66.3%) (all P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in OS or CSS between patients with NeoVI-RADS scores of 0 and those with scores of 1 to 3 (all P>0.05). Conclusion:NeoVI-RADS demonstrates significant diagnostic and prognostic value in the context of neoadjuvant treatment for bladder cancer, effectively assessing tumor residuals and muscle invasion, thereby enhancing patient management and facilitating personalized treatment approaches.

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and treatment of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)-associated myocarditis in patients with bladder cancer(BCa).Methods Clinical and follow-up data of 213 BCa patients treated with ICIs in our hospital during Jan.2020 and May 2024 were collected.The data of 7 patients(3.3％)who developed ICIs-associated myocarditis were analyzed.Results The cohort included 2 females and 5 males(median age:72 years).Four patients were asymptomatic,while 3 presented with chest tightness,dyspnea,or orthopnea.All patients showed significantly elevated high-sensitivity troponin T.Only 2 patients had markedly increased N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide.Electrocardiograms were normal in 4 patients,while 2 patients exhibited significantly reduced left ventricular global longitudinal strain on echocardiography,with cardiac magnetic resonance confirming acute myocarditis.All patients discontinued ICIs and received first-line methylprednisolone upon diagnosis.Two patients showed no improvement after 5 days of treatment and received second-line therapy.One patient received intravenous immunoglobulin and infliximab without response,but improved after third-line tofacitinib.One patient developed acute respiratory failure after intravenous immunoglobulin administration and was then transferred to ICU,and died of multiple organ failure after 10 days.Conclusion ICIs-associated myocarditis is a relatively rare but clinically distinct immune-related adverse reaction during BCa treatment.Methylprednisolone is the first-line therapy,while critically ill and steroid-resistant patients often require early combined immunosuppressants based on individualized multidisciplinary discussion.

Objective To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of robot-assisted Wallace ileal conduit in the treatment of ureteral obstruction following radical cystectomy.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 8 patients with postoperative distal ureteral obstruction after radical cystectomy treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University during Aug.2018 and Jun.2024.The cohort included 7 males and 1 female,aged 51-68 years(mean:58.8 years).Preoperative imaging confirmed the obstruction site and predicted its etiology.All patients underwent robot-assisted Wallace ileal conduit and were regularly followed postoperatively.Perioperative data were statistically analyzed.Results All 8 procedures were successfully completed.The operation time ranged from 120 to 398 minutes(mean:298.38 minutes),and intraoperative blood loss from 50 to 300 mL(mean:112.5 mL).Postoperative complications occurred in 3 cases according to the Clavien-Dindo classification:one Grade Ⅰ and two Grade Ⅱ,with no major postoperative complications(Grade Ⅲ and above)observed.During a follow-up of 21-77 months,hydronephrosis and renal function showed varying degrees of improvement.Conclusion Robot-assisted Wallace ileal conduit is safe,feasible,and effective in the treatment of ureteral obstruction following radical cystectomy.However,for malignant obstruction caused by tumor recurrence,combined comprehensive therapy is necessary to reduce recurrence risk.

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and treatment of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)-associated myocarditis in patients with bladder cancer(BCa).Methods Clinical and follow-up data of 213 BCa patients treated with ICIs in our hospital during Jan.2020 and May 2024 were collected.The data of 7 patients(3.3％)who developed ICIs-associated myocarditis were analyzed.Results The cohort included 2 females and 5 males(median age:72 years).Four patients were asymptomatic,while 3 presented with chest tightness,dyspnea,or orthopnea.All patients showed significantly elevated high-sensitivity troponin T.Only 2 patients had markedly increased N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide.Electrocardiograms were normal in 4 patients,while 2 patients exhibited significantly reduced left ventricular global longitudinal strain on echocardiography,with cardiac magnetic resonance confirming acute myocarditis.All patients discontinued ICIs and received first-line methylprednisolone upon diagnosis.Two patients showed no improvement after 5 days of treatment and received second-line therapy.One patient received intravenous immunoglobulin and infliximab without response,but improved after third-line tofacitinib.One patient developed acute respiratory failure after intravenous immunoglobulin administration and was then transferred to ICU,and died of multiple organ failure after 10 days.Conclusion ICIs-associated myocarditis is a relatively rare but clinically distinct immune-related adverse reaction during BCa treatment.Methylprednisolone is the first-line therapy,while critically ill and steroid-resistant patients often require early combined immunosuppressants based on individualized multidisciplinary discussion.

Objective To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of robot-assisted Wallace ileal conduit in the treatment of ureteral obstruction following radical cystectomy.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 8 patients with postoperative distal ureteral obstruction after radical cystectomy treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University during Aug.2018 and Jun.2024.The cohort included 7 males and 1 female,aged 51-68 years(mean:58.8 years).Preoperative imaging confirmed the obstruction site and predicted its etiology.All patients underwent robot-assisted Wallace ileal conduit and were regularly followed postoperatively.Perioperative data were statistically analyzed.Results All 8 procedures were successfully completed.The operation time ranged from 120 to 398 minutes(mean:298.38 minutes),and intraoperative blood loss from 50 to 300 mL(mean:112.5 mL).Postoperative complications occurred in 3 cases according to the Clavien-Dindo classification:one Grade Ⅰ and two Grade Ⅱ,with no major postoperative complications(Grade Ⅲ and above)observed.During a follow-up of 21-77 months,hydronephrosis and renal function showed varying degrees of improvement.Conclusion Robot-assisted Wallace ileal conduit is safe,feasible,and effective in the treatment of ureteral obstruction following radical cystectomy.However,for malignant obstruction caused by tumor recurrence,combined comprehensive therapy is necessary to reduce recurrence risk.

Objective:To evaluate the utility of neoadjuvant vesical imaging-reporting and data system (NeoVI-RADS) in predicting tumor residuals and diagnosing muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) in patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy, as well as its application in prognostic stratification.Methods:A retrospective case series analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 91 patients with bladder cancer who received neoadjuvant therapy at the Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from July 2014 to June 2024. There were 84 male cases and 7 female cases, with an age of (66±9) years (range:45 to 85 years). The clinical staging of the patients was ≥T2 based on imaging. All of them underwent three or more cycles of neoadjuvant therapy, and had post-treatment multiparametric MRI (mp-MRI) evaluation. Based on the results of mp-MRI, the NeoVI-RADS was established and employed to assess tumor residuals and muscle invasion. The receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted, and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated. Kaplan-Meier survival curves based on overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) were plotted, and the Log-rank test was used for survival analysis comparison between groups.Results:In the neoadjuvant treatment cohort, the AUC for predicting tumor residuals post-neoadjuvant therapy using NeoVI-RADS was 0.900, with an accuracy of 93.4%, sensitivity of 95.8%, and a specificity of 85.0%. The NeoVI-RADS demonstrated strong diagnostic performance for MIBC, achieving an AUC of 0.900. At a NeoVI-RADS score cutoff of 4, the accuracy was 84.5%, with a sensitivity of 87.5% and a specificity of 72.9%. Additionally, compared to patients with NeoVI-RADS scores of 0 (5-year OS and CSS rates both 100%) or scores of 1 to 3 (5-year OS and CSS rates both 90.9%), patients with scores of 4 to 5 had significantly worse OS (5-year rate 63.0%) and CSS (5-year rate 66.3%) (all P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in OS or CSS between patients with NeoVI-RADS scores of 0 and those with scores of 1 to 3 (all P>0.05). Conclusion:NeoVI-RADS demonstrates significant diagnostic and prognostic value in the context of neoadjuvant treatment for bladder cancer, effectively assessing tumor residuals and muscle invasion, thereby enhancing patient management and facilitating personalized treatment approaches.

Objective:To discuss the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal tumor resection in prone position.Methods:From August 2023 to January 2024, a total of eight patients with retroperitoneal tumors from the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were retrospectively analyzed, including two males and six females. The average age was (47.4±12.5) years, average BMI was (24.4±3.5) kg/m 2 and median ASA grade was 2(2, 3). Retroperitoneal tumors were identified preoperatively through CT or MRI. The imaging revealed 4 cases of adrenal tumors located on the left side, 2 on the right side, and 2 non-adrenal tumors situated on the left side. The preoperative diagnoses included 2 cases of non-functional adrenal tumors, 2 cases of pheochromocytoma, 1 case of Cushing’s syndrome, 1 case of metastatic renal cell carcinoma, and 2 cases of non-adrenal tumors. Robot-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal tumor resection was performed with all patients in prone position. The inferior margin of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4) was determined by the line connecting the highest points of the iliac crests bilaterally. Subsequently, the inferior margins of the L1-L3 vertebrae were sequentially identified. The surgical field was then divided into three equal segments, utilizing the posterior midline of the spine and the midaxillary line as boundaries. The medial division was situated approximately at the lateral border of the vertical spinal muscles, while the lateral division was placed near the tip of the 12th rib. A longitudinal incision of approximately 3 cm in length was created within the lateral division between L2 and L3 for the insertion of a camera trocar. The extraperitoneal space was subsequently dilated using a self-made balloon, and two 8 mm trocars were placed as operative ports along the medial division and the midaxillary line, respectively, under finger guidance. Assistance trocars, one or two 12 mm in diameter, were introduced above the level of the iliac crest. During the operation, the extraperitoneal adipose tissue was removed and the Gerota's fascia was opened. For non-adrenal retroperitoneal tumours, the major blood vessels around the tumour were suspended and fixed, by titanium clips or Hem-o-lok clips to dissect the small arteries and veins, and the tumour was carefully isolated and completely resected. For adrenal tumours, the fat capsule around the upper pole of the kidney were removed, the adrenal gland was exposed, and then the tumour was removed completely along its capsule. If total adrenalectomy is performed, the central adrenal vein was clamped and dissected. The periphery of the adrenal gland was gradually dissected until the adrenal gland was completely removed.The perioperative data, including patient positioning time, trocar placement time, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative complications, postoperative hospital stay, and postoperative drainage tube removal time, as well as recurrence and metastasis, were recorded.Two patients underwent partial nephrectomy due to renal tumor, and only the time for retroperitoneal tumor resection was included in calculating operation time. Results:All 8 surgeries were successfully completed without dramatic blood pressure fluctuations.There was no conversion to open surgery or abdominal organ injury. The patient positioning time was (5.1±0.4) minutes, trocar placement time was (16.6±1.3) minutes, operation time was (28.8±13.8) minutes, intraoperative blood loss was (65.0±28.7) ml, postoperative hospital stay was (3.6±0.9) days, and drainage tube removal time was (2.8±1.0) days. No intraoperative or postoperative blood transfusions were required. Postoperatively diagnosed pathologies included: 2 cases of adrenal pheochromocytoma, 2 cases of adrenal sebaceous adenoma, 2 cases of retroperitoneal schwannoma, 1 case of adrenal myelolipoma, and 1 case of adrenal metastatic renal cell carcinoma. The average tumor size for all patients was (4.3±1.5) cm. After a follow-up of 2.0-7.2 months, there were no recorded postoperative complications, including haemorrhage, infections, acute hypotension, or adrenocortical insufficiency. Additionally, no evidence of tumor recurrence or metastasis was observed up during foolow-up.Conclusions:Robot-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal tumor resection in prone position could be a safe and feasible surgical approach with short operative time, low bleeding, and fast postoperative recovery.

Objective:To explore the optimal keV value of the virtual monoenergetic image (VMI) for displaying the osteosarcoma by using the dual-layer spectral detector CT and to evaluate its application value in determining the extent of intramedullary invasion of osteosarcoma.Methods:From August 2021 to August 2022, 57 patients with conventional osteosarcoma of long bone confirmed by biopsy in Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University were retrospectively analyzed. All patients completed dual-layer spectral CT enhanced examination before limb salvage surgery, and tumor segment resection specimens were obtained after surgery. Conventional 120 kVp image and VMI of 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 keV were obtained by spectral CT examination, and the CT values of tumors, image noise were measured and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of the corresponding images were calculated. The objective evaluation among the six groups of images were assessed with the Friedman test, and then determined the optimal keV value. The maximum distance between the intramedullary boundary of osteosarcoma and the adjacent articular surfaces was measured on the best keV VMI and the tumor segment resection specimens. The Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to find the differences and the Spearman correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between the distance measured from the best keV VMI and the specimens.Results:There were significant differences in CT value, image noise, SNR and CNR between 40-80 keV VMI and 120 kVp conventional CT images ( P<0.05). The CT value, SNR and CNR of 40 and 50 keV VMI were better than 120 kVp ( P<0.001). The 50 keV VMI was chosen as the best keV VMI to measure the intramedullary extent of osteosarcoma. The distance measured from 50 keV VMI was 103.9 (80.4, 131.4) mm, while the distance measured from specimens was 113.5 (94.0, 142.0) mm, and the difference was statistically significant ( Z=-5.76, P<0.001). The 50 keV VMI measurements in 51 patients were smaller than the gross specimens, which underestimated the tumor intramedullary extent, with the difference was 11.1 (6.6, 13.8) mm. The Spearman correlation analysis demonstrated a high positive correlation of distance measured on gross specimens with the 50 keV VMI ( r s=0.960, P<0.001). Conclusions:Dual-layer spectral detector CT with 50 keV VMI is the best image to show the limb osteosarcoma. Compared with gross specimens, the distance measured from CT underestimated the intramedullary invasion range of limb osteosarcoma about 10 mm, but the two show a good correlation.

Objective:To explore the feasibility of MRI to assist the early diagnosis of midfoot tendon and ligament injuries.Methods:Fifty-two patients with midfoot ligament and tendon injuries who visited Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from September 2016 to December 2021 were enrolled in the study, and 20 healthy volunteers were recruited as controls. All participants underwent mid foot coronal (short axis), sagittal, and axial (long axis) MRI T1 weighted imaging and proton fat suppression sequence examination. The MRI images were evaluated by 2 senior radiologists independently.Results:The consistency of the two radiologists in diagnosis of tendons, ligaments, bones, and soft tissues were good ( κ=0.916, 0.896, and 0.893, respectively). The tendons and ligaments of the midfoot in 20 healthy volunteers (40 feet) showed uniform bands of varying thickness with slightly low signal intensity; the anterior tibial tendon showed a thin line shape, the posterior tibial tendon showed a slightly thick band with uniform low signal intensity, and the calcaneonavicular ligament showed a thin line-like low signal intensity running in different directions. In 52 patients with midfoot tendon and ligament injuries, 18 had anterior tibial tendon injuries, 20 had posterior tibial tendon injuries, and 14 had calcaneonavicular ligament injuries. The injured tendon or ligament was characterized by uneven thickness, blurred edges, and continuous interruption on T1WI sequence, uneven enhancement of signal in the tendon or ligament running area on PD-FS sequence, accumulation of fluid in the tendon sheath, and partial tearing. The partial tear showed discontinuity and thickening of tendons, while the complete tear showed that the tendons were interrupted and retracted, the fiber structure disappeared and was filled with liquid, and the surrounding soft tissue edema was present. Conclusion:MRI can clearly display the course and anatomical structure of the attachment end of the midfoot tendon and ligament, which may assist in early diagnosis of midfoot tendon and ligament injuries.

Objective To explore the MRI characteristics of anatomy and injuries of the tendons and ligaments in the midfoot.Methods Twenty healthy volunteers and 46 patients with midfoot trauma were selected for retrospective analysis.All subjects underwent examination on MR T1WI and proton density-fat suppression(PD FS)scans on three planes,respectively.Then the MRI features of tendon and ligaments injury were compared.Results The tendons and ligaments of 20 healthy volunteers(40 lateral feet)showed homogeneous low signal intensity with varing thickness.The anterior tibialis tendons showed a thin linear shape,and the posterior tibialis tendons showed a slightly thick band with uniform low signal intensity,and the calcaneonavicular ligament showed thin linelike low signal in different directions.In the 46 patients with midfoot injuries,there were 16 cases of anterior tibialis tendons injuries,18 cases of posterior tibialis tendons injuries,and 12 cases of calcaneonavicular ligament injuries.According to the MRI findings,the degree of injuries of tendons and ligaments was divided into injury,partial tear,and complete rupture.Conclusion MRI can clearly show the anatomy and injury features of ligaments and tendons in midfoot,which is of important value for the early diagnosis and accurate treatment of the ligaments and tendons injuries.