【Objective】 To study the effects of miR-30e-5p from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes(BMSC-exos) on high glucose (HG)-induced HK-2 cell pyroptosis and explore an alternative strategy to manage diabetic kidney disease (DKD). 【Methods】 BMSC-exos were isolated and internalized into HK-2 cells treated with HG to measure viability and cytotoxicity. The secretion of IL-1β and IL-18 was measured by ELISA. Pyroptosis was assessed by flow cytometry. The levels of miR-30e-5p, IL-1β, and IL-18 were measured. The expression of pyroptosis-associated cytokine proteins was determined. 【Results】 BMSC-exos decreased LDH, IL-1β, and IL-18 secretion and inhibited the expression of the pyroptosis-related factors (IL-1β, caspase-1, GSDMD-N, and NLRP3) in HG-induced HK-2 cells. Moreover, miR-30e-5p depletion in BMSC-exos promoted HK-2 cell pyroptosis. 【Conclusion】 BMSC-derived exosomal miR-30e-5p inhibits caspase-1-mediated pyroptosis in HG-induced HK-2 cells, which might provide a new strategy for treating DKD.

Objective:To assess the performance of liver and spleen stiffness measured by MR elastography (MRE) and their combined model in diagnosing liver fibrosis.Methods:From November 2018 to November 2019, 104 patients with chronic liver disease were prospectively enrolled in Beijing Friendship Hospital, all patients underwent MRE scans. Liver and spleen stiffness were measured from MRE elastograms. Liver biopsy was used to identify fibrosis stage (F0—F4). The differences among different fibrosis stages were analyzed by one-way ANOVA or independent samples t test. The Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation with fibrosis stages. Liver and spleen stiffness combined model was established by logistic regression. The ROC curve was used to evaluate the performance of the liver, spleen stiffness and combined model in staging fibrosis (≥F1), significant fibrosis (≥F2), advanced fibrosis (≥F3), and cirrhosis (F4).The area under the ROC curve(AUC) was compared using Delong test. Results:The liver and spleen stiffness both showed significant differences among the 5 fibrosis stages ( F=64.058, 32.890, both P<0.001). The liver and spleen stiffness were positively associated with fibrosis stage ( r s=0.89, 0.69, both P<0.001). The AUC of liver stiffness in staging ≥F1, ≥F2, ≥F3 were 0. 91, 0.97, 0.93, respectively. The corresponding AUCs of the spleen stiffness were 0.81, 0.82, 0.85, respectively, which were statistically lower than those of liver stiffness ( Z=2.283, 4.085, 2.314, P=0.022,<0.001, 0.021). In diagnosing F4, the AUCs of liver and spleen stiffness were both 0.95. The AUCs of the liver and spleen combined model were 0.92, 0.97, 0.93, 0.96 in diagnosing ≥F1, ≥F2, ≥F3 and F4, with no significantly differences from liver stiffness (all P>0.05). Conclusions:The liver stiffness measured with MRE have better diagnostic performance than spleen stiffness in staging fibrosis. Parameters combined model slightly improves diagnostic value but without significant difference with liver stiffness in staging early fibrosis. Spleen stiffness evaluation is feasible in detecting cirrhosis.

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of three-dimensional laparoscopic splenectomy for massive splenomegaly secondary to liver cirrhosis.Methods The clinical data of 67 patients who underwent laparoscopic splenectomy for massive splenomegaly at Henan Province People's Hospital from Jan 2013 to Dec 2018 were collected.Results Operation time,volume of intraoperative blood loss and blood transfusion,number of patients with intraoperative blood transfusion,and conversion to laparotomy were in favor of 3D group,with statistically differences (t =12.900,18.255,19.711,x2 =10.747,0.685,P ＜ 0.05).Postoperative intraabdominal bleeding,pancreatic fistula,and postoperative hospital stay in 2D group were more than those in 3D group,with statistically differences (x2 =3.511,4.527,t =12.969,P ＜ 0.05).All patients were followed up for 5 to 60 months.Portal thrombosis occurred in 6 patients vs 5 patients,respectively (x2 =0.028,P ＞ 0.05) and resolved with oral coumarin.Conclusions Three-dimensional laparoscopic splenectomy can provide more realistic visual effects of surgical procedures and has an obvious advantage in laparoscopic splenectomy for massive splenomegaly secondary to liver cirrhosis.

Objective To evaluate the role of tumor budding in the prognostic value of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC) after radical resection.Methods The clinicopathological data of patients undergoing radical resection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma between 2011 and 2016 were retrospectively analyzed.The number of tumor budding was counted in a ×200 microscopic field (0.785mm2).Based on receiver operation curve (ROC),the number of tumor budding ≥ 15 was defined as high-grade group,and ＜ 15 was low-grade group.Multivariate analysis were performed on predictors of the tumor.Results Low-grade group was observed in 32 cases and high-grade group in 50.High-grade group appeared to develop tumors with higher CA199,poor differentiation,larger tumor diameter,advanced stage and high risks of lymphnode metastasis (respectively x2 =5.470,4.359,5.101,4.696,5.960,all P ＜ 0.05).Univariate analysis showed that tumor budding,CA199,differentiation,tumor diameter,T classification and lymphnode metastasis were related to the overall survival of patients with ICC (respectively x2 =11.704,4.876,5.056,5.152,8.442,16.725,all P ＜ 0.05).On multivariable analysis,high-grade group was a significant independent predictor of worse OS (HR =2.707 95％ CI 1.558-4.705,P ＜ 0.001).Conclusions High-grade tumor budding is an important negative prognostic factor for ICC.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of modified basin-forming anastomosis for recurrent stones after choledochojejunostomy. Methods: A total of 83 patients suffering from recurrent choledocholithiasis undergoing re-operation at our department from Jan 2013 to Dec 2017 were divided into two groups. 46 patients treated by routine choledochojejunostomy(controls), and 37 patients by modified basin-forming biliary-intestinal anastomosis(study group). Results: Control vs study group: intraoperative blood loss were(262±86)ml vs(121±77)ml, blood transfusion: (139±256)ml vs(22±92)ml , and operative time: (316±75)min vs(245±73)min , the number of patients with liver resection were 8 vs 3(all P<0.05). The number of patients with fever, biliary tract infection, abdominal infection, anemia, and postoperative hospital stay were 14 vs 4, 12 vs 3, 7 vs 0, 11 vs 1, (11.5±1.8) d vs (8.5±1.9) d (all P<0.05). Conclusions The modified basin-forming biliary-intestinal anastomosis is a simple, safe and effective surgical method for recurrent choledocholithiasis after choledochojejunostomy.

Objective To evaluate the effects of laparoscopic splenectomy and esophagogastric devascularization(LSPD) vs.open procedure(OSPD) on stress and immune function in patients with portal hypertension due to cirrhosis.Methods From June 2015 to June 2017 a total of 66 patients underwent LSPD or OSPD procedures.Results Plasma cortisol concentration in the LSPD group was lower than that in the OSPD group (Fgroup =18.85,P =0.020).Cortisol concentration in the two groups increased firstly and then decreased with time extension (Ftime =532.08,P =0.000).The level of CD3 +,CD4 +,CD4 +/CD8 + in LSPD group was higher than that in OSPD group,and the level of CD8 + was lower than that in OSPD group (Fgroup =3.55,21.47,154.84,64.29,P ＜ 0.05),the levels of CD3 +,CD4 + and CD4 +/CD8 + in the two groups first decreased and then increased with the extension of time,and the levels of CD8 + increased firstly and then decreased (Ftime =199.22,298.48,864.33,510.23,P ＜ 0.05),the increase range of CD3 +,CD4 +,and CD4 +/CD8 + in LSED group was higher than that in OSPD group (Finteraction =19.27,18.21,79.55,35.21,P ＜ 0.05);there was no statistical significance in the complications such as:rebleeding,thrombosis and splenic fever in the two groups (x2 =0.05,0.67,0.07,0.16,P=0.829,0.413,0.789,0.693).But the postoperative chest/cavity effusion and fever (＞ 38.0 ℃,and ＞ 3 days) is OSPD group is higher than in the LSPD group(x2 =5.49,6.68,P =0.019,0.010).Conclusion LSPD effectively reduces postoperative stress,protects immune function,decreases postoperative pleural and abdominal effusion and fever.

Objective To explore the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic hepatectomy in the treatment of hepatic malignant tumors.Methods 136 liver cancer patients were divided into:laparoscopic surgery group (LR group,51 cases) and open surgery group (OR group,85 cases).Serum enzyme,inflammatory factors and postoperative complications were compared between the 2 groups.Results The operative time of LR group was significantly longer than that of OR group (252 ± 123) min vs.(169 ± 63 min),hospitalization time (10 ± 5) d vs.(12 ± 5) d and intraoperative blood loss in LR group were lower than those in OR group (381 ±156) ml vs.(523 ±325) ml (all P＜0.05).ALT,AST,ALP in LR group was significantly lower than that in OR group [ALT:(227 ±101) U/L vs.(690 ±575) U/L,AST:(187±107) U/Lvs.(551 ±529) U/L,ALP:(63 ±25)U/Lvs.(86 ±40)U/L,allP＜0.05].Prothrombin time in LR group was shorter than that in OR group [(14.3 ±0.8) s vs.(15.3 ± 1.6)s,P =0.000].The postoperative IL-6,TNF-α in LR group was lower than that in OR group [IL-6:(154 ±31)pg/ml vs.(182 ±34) pg/ml,TNF-α:(22 ±6) pg/ml vs.(30 ±7) pg/ml,all P ＜0.05].Postoperative complications in laparoscopic group were significantly lower than those in laparotomy group (3.9％ vs.11.8％,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Laparoscopic resection of liver malignant tumors is safer and has less complications,lower inflammatory stress response and liver injury.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic choledochoscopy for common bile duct exploration in patients of common bile duct stones with a history of previous abdominal surgery.Methods From March 2015 to May 2016,100 cases were divided into laparoscopic and open common bile duct exploration in our department.Hospital stay,costs and complications were compared.Results The blood loss,cost,fasting time and hospital stay in the laparoscopy group were less than those in the open group.There were no significant differences in alanine aminotransferase,total bilirubin,albumin,prothrombin time,leukocyte,C-reactive protein,operative time and complications between the two groups.Conclusion Laparoscopic choledochoscopy for common bile duct exploration is an effective and safe method for the treatment of common bile duct stones in patients with previous history of abdominal surgery.

Objective To explore security and efficacy of single-incision laparoscopic splenectomy (SILS).Methods All the studies comparing SILS and laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) for splenic resection were searched on the available databases including the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,Medline,Science Citation Index,EMBASE,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang Database and China Biomedical Database.The data were analyzed using the Review Manager Software version 5.0.Results After the literature search,nine studies were included in the meta-analysis,which involved 259 patients:109 in the SILS group and 150 in the LS group.The operative time in the SILS group was not significantly longer than the LS group (RR,-4.66;95％ CI,-53.02 to 43.70;P ＞ 0.05).The estimated intraoperative blood loss in the SILS group was not significantly more than the LS group (RR,-14.94;95％ CI,-64.93 to 35.06;P ＞ 0.05).The time of oral intake in the SILS group was the same as in the LS group (RR,-0.13;95％ CI,-0.8 to 0.54;P ＞ 0.05).The time of postoperative hospital stay in the SILS group was the same as in the LS group (RR,-0.83;95 ％ CI,-1.98 to 0.31;P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions This meta-analysis demonstrated that SILS was as safe,effective,and minimally invasive as LS.The current evidence suggested that it could be used routinely in splenic resection.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic splenectomy and esophagogastric devascularization (LSPD) via spleen bed using endoscopic linear stapler (Echelon Flex 60 Endopath) versus open splenectomy and esophagogastric devascularization (OSPD) for cirrhotic portal hypertension.Methods A total of 390 patients suffering from liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension operated in our department from Jun 2012 to Jul 2016 were divided into two groups:145 for LSPD and 245 for OSPD.Characteristics,clinical data and postoperative complications were compared.Results There were no significant differences in estimated intraoperative blood loss between LSPD and OSPD groups.The operation time of LSPD group was longer than OSPD group.However,the time of hospital stay and time of oral intake were shorter in the LSPD group than the OSPD group (P ＜ 0.05).No significant differences were detected for liver function such as ALT,AST,T-BIL and ALB after operation,nor in the rate of postoperative complications between the 2 groups such as portal vein thrombosis,pancreatic leakage,pleural effusion and PLT ＞800 x 109/L.But amount of ascites and fever (＞38.0 ℃,＞3 d) in OSPD group was higher than LSPD group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions LSPD via spleen bed combined with endoscopic linear stapler for liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension is a safe and feasible procedure.