1.Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Steroid-Induced Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head via Regulating PI3K/Akt Pathway: A Review
Yaqi ZHANG ; Bo LI ; Jiancheng TANG ; Ran DING ; Cheng HUANG ; Yaping XU ; Qidong ZHANG ; Weiguo WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(5):141-149
Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH) is a severe musculoskeletal disorder often induced by the prolonged or excessive use of glucocorticoids. Characterized by ischemia of bone cells, necrosis, and trabecular fractures, SONFH is accompanied by pain, femoral head collapse, and joint dysfunction, which can lead to disability in severe cases. The pathogenesis of SONFH involves hormone-induced osteoblast apoptosis, bone microvascular endothelial cell (BMEC) apoptosis, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses. The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in the development of the disease. Modulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway can promote Akt phosphorylation, thereby stimulating the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and osteoblasts, promoting angiogenesis in BMECs, and inhibiting osteoclastogenesis. The research on the treatment of SONFH with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has gained increasing attention. Recent studies have shown that TCM monomers and compounds have potential therapeutic effect on SONFH by intervening in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. These studies not only provide a scientific basis for the application of TCM in the treatment of SONFH but also offer new ideas for the development of new therapeutic strategies. This review summarized the progress in Chinese and international research on the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in SONFH over the past five years. It involved the composition and transmission mechanisms of the signaling pathway, as well as its regulatory effects on osteoblasts, mesenchymal stem cells, osteoclasts, BMECs, and other cells. Additionally, the review explored the TCM understanding of SONFH and the application of TCM monomers and compounds in the intervention of the PI3K/Akt pathway. By systematically analyzing and organizing these research findings, this article aimed to provide references and point out directions for the clinical prevention and treatment of SONFH and promote further development of TCM in this field. With in-depth research on the PI3K/Akt pathway and the modern application of TCM, it is expected to bring safer and more effective treatment options for patients with SONFH.
2.Clinical features of hepatitis B virus-related early-onset and late-onset liver cancer: A comparative analysis
Songlian LIU ; Bo LI ; Yaping WANG ; Aiqi LU ; Chujing LI ; Lihua LIN ; Qikai NING ; Ganqiu LIN ; Pei ZHOU ; Yujuan GUAN ; Jianping LI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(9):1837-1844
ObjectiveTo compare the clinical features of patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related early-onset liver cancer and those with late-onset liver cancer, to assess the severity of the disease, and to provide a theoretical basis for the early diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for 695 patients who were diagnosed with HBV-related liver cancer for the first time in Guangzhou Eighth People’s Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, from January 2019 to August 2023, among whom 93 had early-onset liver cancer (defined as an age of50 years for female patients and40 years for male patients) and 602 had late-onset liver cancer (defined as an age of ≥50 years for female patients and ≥40 years for male patients). Related clinical data were collected, including demographic data, clinical symptoms at initial diagnosis, comorbidities, smoking history, drinking history, family history, routine blood test results, biochemical parameters of liver function, serum alpha-fetoprotein(AFP), virological indicators, coagulation function, and imaging findings. The pan-inflammatory indices neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) were calculated, as well as FIB-4 index, aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), S index, Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score, Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score, albumin-bilirubin (AIBL) grade, and Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage. The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups; the chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test were used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. ResultsThere were significant differences between the two groups in the proportion of male patients and the incidence rates of diabetes, hypertension, and fatty liver disease (χ2=6.357, 15.230, 11.467, and 14.204, all P0.05), and compared with the late-onset liver cancer group, the early-onset liver cancer group had a significantly higher proportion of patients progressing to liver cancer without underlying cirrhosis (χ2=24.657, P0.001) and a significantly higher proportion of patients with advanced BCLC stage (χ2=6.172, P=0.046). For the overall population, the most common clinical symptoms included abdominal distension, abdominal pain, poor appetite, weakness, a reduction in body weight, edema of both lower limbs, jaundice, yellow urine, and nausea, and 55 patients (7.9%) had no obvious symptoms at the time of diagnosis and were found to have liver cancer by routine reexamination, physical examination suggesting an increase in AFP, or radiological examination indicating hepatic space-occupying lesion; compared with the late-onset liver cancer group, the patients in the early-onset liver cancer group were more likely to have the symptoms of abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and jaundice (all P0.05). Compared with the late-onset liver cancer group, the early-onset liver cancer group had a significantly larger tumor diameter (Z=2.845, P=0.034), with higher prevalence rates of multiple tumors and intrahepatic, perihepatic, or distant metastasis (χ2=5.889 and 4.079, both P0.05), and there were significant differences between the two groups in tumor location and size (χ2=3.948 and 11.317, both P0.05). Compared with the late-onset liver cancer group, the early-onset liver cancer group had significantly lower FIB-4 index, proportion of patients with HBsAg ≤1 500 IU/mL, and levels of LMR and Cr (all P0.05), as well as significantly higher positive rate of HBeAg and levels of log10 HBV DNA, AFP, WBC, Hb, PLT, NLR, PLR, TBil, ALT, Alb, and TC (all P0.05). ConclusionCompared with late-onset liver cancer, patients with early-onset liver cancer tend to develop liver cancer without liver cirrhosis and have multiple tumors, obvious clinical symptoms, and advanced BCLC stage, which indicates a poor prognosis.
3.Technical guideline for intra-prepontine cisternal drug delivery via spinal puncture through subarachnoid catheterization
Xinning LI ; Yaping WANG ; Dingquan ZOU ; Wei ZHANG ; Xin LI ; Peiyao HE ; Haocheng ZHOU ; Tongbiao YANG ; Jun ZHU ; Bo HONG ; Yu ZHANG ; Yanying XIAO
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2024;49(1):1-10
Objective:The distribution characteristics of intrathecal drugs and the limitation of current catheterization techniques make traditional intrathecal analgesic treatment nearly useless for refractory craniofacial pain,such as trigemina neuralgia.This technical guideline aims to promote the widespread and standardize the application of intra-prepontine cisternal drug delivery via spinal puncture and catheterization. Methods:A modified Delphi approach was used to work for this guideline.On the issues related to the intra-prepontine cisternal targeted drug delivery technique,the working group consulted 10 experts from the field with 3 rounds of email feedback and 3 rounds of conference discussion. Results:For the efficacy and safety of the intra-prepontine cisternal targeted drug delivery technique,a consensus was formed on 7 topics(with an agreement rate of more than 80%),including the principles of the technique,indications and contraindications,patient preparation,surgical specifications for intra-prepontine cisternal catheter placement,analgesic dosage coordination,analgesic management,and prevention and treatment of complications. Conclusion:Utilizing the intra-prepontine cisternal drug infusion system to manage refractory craniofacial pain could provide advantages in terms of minimally invasive,secure,and effective treatment.This application can not only alleviate the suffering of individuals experiencing the prolonged pain but also support the maintenance of quality of life and dignity in their final moments,justifiing its widespread dissemination and standardized adoption in domestic and international professional fields.
4.Analysis of potential categories and influencing factors of self-efficacy among patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Fen LI ; Yaqin GENG ; Yi ZHANG ; Biyu SHEN ; Bo GAO ; Yaping YI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(19):2362-2368
Objective To explore the potential categories of self-efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis(RA),analyze their influencing factors,and provide references for the development of personalized care measures.Methods Patients with RA who visited the rheumatology and immunology outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in Changzhou from March 2022 to March 2023 were selected.A general information questionnaire,the Chinese version of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale(C-RASE),and Compliance Questionnaire Rheumatology(CQR)were used to investigate RA patients.Latent class analysis was used to classify self-efficacy,and logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the influencing factors of self-efficacy.Results A total of 219 subjects were included in the survey.The score of C-RASE was(100.68±12.64).The self-efficacy of RA patients was divided into a high efficacy-low support group(105.18±10.18),a moderate efficacy-diverse needs group(93.21±4.16),and a low efficacy-high fatigue group(84.07±13.96).Logistic regression analysis showed that disease duration(OR=1.062,P=0.024),education(OR=5.405,P=0.036;OR=12.347,P=0.021),and erythrocyte sedimentation rate(OR=1.019,P=0.020;OR=1.019,P=0.027)were factors affecting patients'self-efficacy.The treatment compliance scores of the 3 latent class categories(F=10.902,P<0.001)and the rate of good treatment compliance(x2=16.053,P<0.001)were statistically significant.Conclusion RA patients exhibit significant heterogeneity in their self-efficacy levels,and there are variations in treatment adherence among patients in different self-efficacy categories.Nurses should prioritize the attention towards the population groups with moderate efficacy-diverse needs,as well as the groups with low efficacy-high fatigue,implementing cognitive behavioral interventions to assist them in setting clear goals and providing specific plans and guidance to improve their health outcomes.
5.Apelin-13 attenuates cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury by inhibiting NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD pathway mediated pyroptosis
Yaping MA ; Changsheng MA ; Bo HAN ; Min BAI ; Shuchen MENG ; Mengyuan DUAN ; Maotao HE
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2024;40(2):231-240
Objective:To investigate the effects of Apelin-13 regulatory peptide on neuronal cell pyroptosis in mice modeled with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion(I/R).Methods:We prepared a mouse cerebral I/R model using middle cerebral artery embolization and Reperfusion(MCAO/R).The HT22 cell injury model was prepared by the oxygen glu-cose deprivation/reoxygenation(OGD/R),and Apelin-13 treatment was also given.Neurological function was assessed by neurological deficit score;hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining and Nissl staining were used to observe the morphologic changes of the infarcted area of the mice;and 2,3,5triphenyltetrazolium chloride(TTC)staining was used to observe the volume of cerebral infarcts;The expression of NOD-like receptor thermoprotein structural domain-related protein 3(NLRP3),gasdermin D(GSDMD),caspase-1,apoptosis-associated speck-like protein(ASC),interleukin 1β(IL-1β),and interleukin 18(IL-18)in brain tissues from infarcted areas or HT22 cells was detected by Western Blot,and IL-1β and IL-18 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)in serum of mice and culture supema-tants;The cell viability and cell damage of HT22 were detected by CCK-8 kit and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)assay kit,respectively;caspase-1 activity was measured by caspase-1 activity kit in HT22 cells;and the expression of caspase-1 and GSDMD was observed by immunofluorescence staining in HT22 cells.Results:Apelin-13 significantly improved neurological function and cerebral infarct volume in I/R mice,and attenuated pathological damage in the in-farcted area.It also reduced the serum levels of IL-1β and IL-18.In addition,Apelin-13 reduced the expression of mol-ecules such as NLRP3,GSDMD,caspase-1,IL-1β,and IL-18 in the cerebral infarct area of mice.In vitro experiments showed that Apelin-13 significantly increased the viability of OGD/R-treated HT22 cells,decreased caspase-1 activity,and reduced the LDH content,as well as decreased the expression of molecules such as NLRP3,GSDMD,caspase-1,IL-1β,IL-18,and so on,in OGD/R-treated HT22 cells.Conclusion:Apelin-13 inhibits pyroptosis through the NL-RP3/caspase-1/GSDMD pathway in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion mice and thus exerts neuroprotective effects.
6.Detailed resume of RNA m6A demethylases.
Dandan SHEN ; Bo WANG ; Ya GAO ; Lijuan ZHAO ; Yaping BI ; Jinge ZHANG ; Ning WANG ; Huiqin KANG ; Jingru PANG ; Ying LIU ; Luping PANG ; Zhe-Sheng CHEN ; Yi-Chao ZHENG ; Hong-Min LIU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2022;12(5):2193-2205
N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant internal modification in eukaryotic mRNA, playing critical role in various bioprocesses. Like other epigenetic modifications, m6A modification can be catalyzed by the methyltransferase complex and erased dynamically to maintain cells homeostasis. Up to now, only two m6A demethylases have been reported, fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) and alkylation protein AlkB homolog 5 (ALKBH5), involving in a wide range of mRNA biological progress, including mRNA shearing, export, metabolism and stability. Furthermore, they participate in many significantly biological signaling pathway, and contribute to the progress and development of cancer along with other diseases. In this review, we focus on the studies about structure, inhibitors development and biological function of FTO and ALKBH5.
7.A comparative study of breast cancer mass screening and opportunistic screening in Chinese women
Songjie SHEN ; Yali XU ; Yidong ZHOU ; Guosheng REN ; Jun JIANG ; Hongchuan JIANG ; Jin ZHANG ; Bo LI ; Feng JIN ; Yaping LI ; Fengming XIE ; Yue SHI ; Zhendong WANG ; Mei SUN ; Shuanghu YUAN ; Jingjing YU ; Yue CHEN ; Qiang SUN
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2021;59(2):109-115
Objective:To compare the population characteristics, the positive rate of screening, the detection rate of breast cancer, early diagnosis rate and the cost between the mass screening group and opportunistic screening group of breast cancer.Methods:This study is a prospective multicenter cohort study conducted from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. The participants were enrolled for mass screening or opportunistic screening of breast cancer. After completing the questionnaire, all the participants received breast physical examination and breast ultrasound examination every year for 3 rounds by year. The participants′ characteristics and screening results of the two groups were compared by χ 2 test, Fisher exact test or Wilcoxon rank-sum test. Results:A total of 20 080 subjects were enrolled. In the mass screening group, 9 434 (100%), 8 111 (85.98%) and 3 940 (41.76%) cases completed the 3 rounds of screening, and 10 646 (100%), 6 209 (58.32%) and 2 988 (28.07%) cases in the opportunistic screening group, respectively. In the opportunistic screening group, the proportions of less than 3 months lactation (1 275/9 796 vs. 1 061/8 860, χ2=4.597, P=0.032), non-fertility (850/10 646 vs. 574/9 434, χ2=27.400, P<0.01), abortion history (6 384/10 646 vs. 5 062/9 434, χ2=81.232, P<0.01), postmenopausal (2 776/10 646 vs. 2 217/9 434, χ2=17.757, P<0.01), long-term oral contraceptives(>6 months) (171/10 646 vs. 77/9 434, χ2=25.593, P<0.01) and family history of breast cancer in first-degree relatives (464/10 646 vs. 236/9 434, χ2=51.257, P<0.01) were significantly higher than those in mass screening group. The positive rate of screening (514/10 646 vs. 128/9 434, χ2=194.736, P<0.01), the detection rate of breast cancer (158/10 646 vs. 13/9 434, χ2=107.374, P<0.01), and positive rate of biopsy (158/452 vs. 13/87, χ2=13.491, P<0.01) in the opportunistic screening group were significantly higher than those of the mass screening group. The early diagnosis rate of the mass screening group was significantly higher than the opportunistic screening group (10/12 vs. 66/141, χ2=5.902, P=0.015). The average cost for detecting each breast cancer case of the mass screening group was 215 038 CNY, which was 13.6 times of the opportunistic screening group (15 799 CNY/case). In the opportunistic screening group, the positive rate of biopsy in primary hospitals was significantly lower than that in large-volume hospitals (79/267 vs. 79/185, χ2=8.267, P=0.004), but there was no significant difference in the mass screening group (6/37 vs. 7/50, χ2=0.082, P=0.774). Conclusions:Breast cancer screening can improve early detection rate. Compared with the mass screening mode, the opportunistic screening mode has the advantages of higher proportion of high-risk factors, higher positive rate of screening, higher detection rate of breast cancer, higher positive rate of biopsy, and lower cost of screening. However, the early diagnosis rate of breast cancer of opportunistic screening is lower than that of mass screening. The positive rate of opportunistic screening in primary hospitals is lower than that of large-volume hospitals. The two screening modes have their own advantages and should be chosen according to local conditions of different regions in China.
8.A comparative study of breast cancer mass screening and opportunistic screening in Chinese women
Songjie SHEN ; Yali XU ; Yidong ZHOU ; Guosheng REN ; Jun JIANG ; Hongchuan JIANG ; Jin ZHANG ; Bo LI ; Feng JIN ; Yaping LI ; Fengming XIE ; Yue SHI ; Zhendong WANG ; Mei SUN ; Shuanghu YUAN ; Jingjing YU ; Yue CHEN ; Qiang SUN
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2021;59(2):109-115
Objective:To compare the population characteristics, the positive rate of screening, the detection rate of breast cancer, early diagnosis rate and the cost between the mass screening group and opportunistic screening group of breast cancer.Methods:This study is a prospective multicenter cohort study conducted from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. The participants were enrolled for mass screening or opportunistic screening of breast cancer. After completing the questionnaire, all the participants received breast physical examination and breast ultrasound examination every year for 3 rounds by year. The participants′ characteristics and screening results of the two groups were compared by χ 2 test, Fisher exact test or Wilcoxon rank-sum test. Results:A total of 20 080 subjects were enrolled. In the mass screening group, 9 434 (100%), 8 111 (85.98%) and 3 940 (41.76%) cases completed the 3 rounds of screening, and 10 646 (100%), 6 209 (58.32%) and 2 988 (28.07%) cases in the opportunistic screening group, respectively. In the opportunistic screening group, the proportions of less than 3 months lactation (1 275/9 796 vs. 1 061/8 860, χ2=4.597, P=0.032), non-fertility (850/10 646 vs. 574/9 434, χ2=27.400, P<0.01), abortion history (6 384/10 646 vs. 5 062/9 434, χ2=81.232, P<0.01), postmenopausal (2 776/10 646 vs. 2 217/9 434, χ2=17.757, P<0.01), long-term oral contraceptives(>6 months) (171/10 646 vs. 77/9 434, χ2=25.593, P<0.01) and family history of breast cancer in first-degree relatives (464/10 646 vs. 236/9 434, χ2=51.257, P<0.01) were significantly higher than those in mass screening group. The positive rate of screening (514/10 646 vs. 128/9 434, χ2=194.736, P<0.01), the detection rate of breast cancer (158/10 646 vs. 13/9 434, χ2=107.374, P<0.01), and positive rate of biopsy (158/452 vs. 13/87, χ2=13.491, P<0.01) in the opportunistic screening group were significantly higher than those of the mass screening group. The early diagnosis rate of the mass screening group was significantly higher than the opportunistic screening group (10/12 vs. 66/141, χ2=5.902, P=0.015). The average cost for detecting each breast cancer case of the mass screening group was 215 038 CNY, which was 13.6 times of the opportunistic screening group (15 799 CNY/case). In the opportunistic screening group, the positive rate of biopsy in primary hospitals was significantly lower than that in large-volume hospitals (79/267 vs. 79/185, χ2=8.267, P=0.004), but there was no significant difference in the mass screening group (6/37 vs. 7/50, χ2=0.082, P=0.774). Conclusions:Breast cancer screening can improve early detection rate. Compared with the mass screening mode, the opportunistic screening mode has the advantages of higher proportion of high-risk factors, higher positive rate of screening, higher detection rate of breast cancer, higher positive rate of biopsy, and lower cost of screening. However, the early diagnosis rate of breast cancer of opportunistic screening is lower than that of mass screening. The positive rate of opportunistic screening in primary hospitals is lower than that of large-volume hospitals. The two screening modes have their own advantages and should be chosen according to local conditions of different regions in China.
9.Application value of 3D laparoscope in transanal total mesorectal excision
Junjun MA ; Lu ZANG ; Bo FENG ; Aikemu BATUR ; Xizhou HONG ; Zhenghao CAI ; Luyang ZHANG ; Aiguo LU ; Yaping ZONG ; Minhua ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2020;19(5):531-536
Objective:To investigate the application value of three-dimensional (3D) laparoscope in the transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME).Methods:The retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 20 patients with middle and low rectal cancer who underwent TaTME in the Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine from June 2018 to October 2019 were collected. There were 15 males and 5 females, aged from 28 to 81 years, with a median age of 64 years. Of the 20 patients, 10 patients using 3D laparoscopic system for transanal approach of TaTME were divided into 3D group, and 10 patients using two-dimensional (2D) laparoscopic system for transanal approach of TaTME were divided into 2D group. Observation indicators: (1) intraoperative situations and postoperative recovery; (2) postoperative pathological examination; (3) follow-up. Follow-up was conducted by outpatient examination and telephone interview to detect survival of patients and recurrence and metastasis of tumors in patients up to April 2020. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M (range), and comparison between groups was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Count data were described as absolute numbers, and comparison between groups was analyzed using the Fisher exact propability. Comparison of ordinal data was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results:(1) Intraoperative situations and postoperative recovery: patients in the two groups completed surgeries successfully, without tranversion to laparostomy from laparoscopic surgery, transversion to transabdominal surgery from transanal surgery, or intraoperative death. The cases with terminal ileostomy, cases with manual anstomosis or mechanical anastomosis (anastomotic methods), operation time, volume of intra-operative blood loss, duration of postoperative hospital stay, cases with anastomotic leakage or anastomotic hemorrahge (postoperative short-term complications), cases with anastomotic stenosis of the 3D group were 7, 4, 6, 150 minutes (range, 100-220 minutes), 50 mL (range, 30-100 mL), 8.5 days (range, 7.0-16.0 days), 2, 0, 1, respectively, versus 8, 5, 5, 180 minutes (range, 120-250 minutes), 100 mL (range, 30-200 mL), 9.5 days (range, 6.0-17.0 days), 1, 1, 1 of the 2D group. There was no significant difference in the terminal ileostomy, anastomotic methods, postoperative short-term complications, or anastomotic stenosis between the two groups ( P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the operation time, volume of intraoperative blood loss, or duration of postoperative hospital stay between the two groups ( Z=1.909, 1.827, 0.687, P>0.05). Patients with short-term complications in the two groups were improved after conservative treatments. There was 1 patient with anastomotic stenosis in either group, and they were improved after endoscopic balloon dilatation. (2) Postoperative pathological examination: the maximum tumor diameter, distal margin of the tumor, the number of lymph nodes harvested, cases with cancer nodes in the mesentery, cases with complete mesentery or median complete mesentery (the integrity of mesentery), cases in stage Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ (postoperative pathological stage) of the 3D group were 3.8 cm (range, 1.8-5.0 cm), 1.0 cm (range, 0.5-2.5 cm), 14.5 (range, 6.0-19.0), 1, 9, 1, 4, 2, 4, respectively, versus 4.8 cm (range, 1.0-8.5 cm), 0.8 cm (range, 0.3-1.5 cm), 15.5 (range, 8.0-18.0), 1, 8, 2, 2, 4, 4 of the 2D group. There was no significant difference in the maximum tumor diameter, distal margin of the tumor, the number of lymph nodes harvested, the integrity of mesentery, or postoperative pathological stage between the two groups ( Z=1.673, 1.772, 0.038, 0.610, 0.482, P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the cases with cancer nodes in the mesentery between the two groups ( P>0.05). Patients in the two groups had negative distal margin and circumferential margin. (3) Follow-up: patients in the 3D group and 2D group were followed up for 11 months (range, 6-16 months) and 13 months (range, 6-21 months), respectively. During the follow-up, there was no local recurrence, distal metastasis, or tumor-related death. Conclusions:3D laparoscope applied in the TaTME can achieve similar clinical efficacy with 2D laparoscope, which may have a positive impact on the operation time and volume of intraoperative blood loss.
10.A primary investigation on application value of glasses-free three-dimensional laparoscopy system in laparoscopic radical resection of gastrointestinal malignant tumors
Zhenghao CAI ; Junjun MA ; Lu ZANG ; Feng DONG ; Bo FENG ; Jing SUN ; Yaping ZONG ; Luyang ZHANG ; Xizhou HONG ; Aiguo LU ; Minhua ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2020;19(6):644-652
Objective:To primarily investigate the application value of glasses-free three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopy system in laparoscopic radical resection of gastrointestinal malignant tumors.Methods:The retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinical data of 165 patients with gastrointestinal malignant tumors who were admitted to the Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine between October 2018 and May 2019 were collected. There were 99 males and 66 females, aged from 28 to 86 years, with a median age of 63 years. There were 68 of 165 patients with gastric cancer and 97 with colorectal cancer. Sixteen patients with gastric cancer who underwent laparoscopic radical gastrectomy using the glasses-free 3D laparoscopy system were divided into glasses-free 3D gastric cancer group, and 52 patients with gastric cancer who underwent laparoscopic radical gastrectomy using the polarized glasses 3D laparoscopy system were divided into polarized glasses 3D gastric cancer group. Nineteen patients with colorectal cancer who underwent laparoscopic radical colectomy or proctectomy using the glasses-free 3D laparoscopy system were divided into glasses-free 3D colorectal cancer group, and 78 patients with colorectal cancer who underwent laparoscopic radical colectomy or proctectomy using the polarized glasses 3D laparoscopy system were divided into polarized glasses 3D colorectal cancer group. Observation indicators: (1) operative situations of patients with gastric cancer; (2) postoperative recovery of patients with gastric cancer; (3) postoperative pathological examination results of patients with gastric cancer; (4) operative situations of patients with colorectal cancer; (5) postoperative recovery of patients with colorectal cancer; (6) postoperative pathological examination results of patients with colorectal cancer; (7) follow-up. Follow-up was conducted by outpatient examination or telephone interview to detect complications and survival of patients up to the postoperative 30th day. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M ( P25, P75) or M (range), and comparison between groups was analyzed by the Mann-Whitney U test. Count data were represented as absolute numbers or percentages, and comparison between groups was analyzed using the chi-square test or Fisher exact probability. Results:(1) Operative situations of patients with gastric cancer: all the 68 gastric cancer patients received successfully laparoscopic radical gastrectomy, without intraoperative complication or conversion to laparotomy. Cases with distal gastrectomy or total gastrectomy(surgical methods) , operation time, volume of intraoperative blood loss were 11, 5, 195 minutes(169 minutes, 214 minutes), 20 mL (10 mL, 90 mL) in patients of the glasses-free 3D gastric cancer group, and 31, 21, 196 minutes(173 minutes, 222 minutes), 40 mL(20 mL, 100 mL) in patients of the polarized glasses 3D gastric cancer group, with no significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=0.432, Z=-0.362, -1.065, P>0.05). (2) Postoperative recovery of patients with gastric cancer: the time to first flatus, time to initial semi-fluid diet intake, duration of postoperative hospital stay were 2 days(2 days, 3 days), 6 days(5 days, 7 days), 10 days(9 days, 14 days) in patients of the glasses-free 3D gastric cancer group, and 2 days(2 days, 3 days), 6 days(5 days, 6 days), 11 days(9 days, 14 days) in patients of the polarized glasses 3D gastric cancer group, with no significant difference between the two groups ( Z=-0.163, -1.870, -0.570, P>0.05). The postoperative complication incidence of the glasses-free 3D gastric cancer group was 12.5%(2/16), including 1 case with duodenal stump fistula, 1 case with anastomotic bleeding. The postoperative complication incidence of the polarized glasses 3D gastric cancer group was 17.3%(9/52), including 2 cases with duodenal stump fistula, 2 cases with delayed gastric emptying, 1 case with pulmonary infection, 1 case with abdominal bleeding, 1 case with anastomotic leakage, 1 case with chylous fistula, 1 case with intestinal obstruction. All the patients with complications were cured after symptomatic supportive treatment. There was no significant difference in the complication incidence between the two groups ( χ2=0.209, P>0.05). (3) Postoperative pathological examination results of patients with gastric cancer: the tumor diameter, cases in stage T1, T2, T3, T4 (tumor T staging), cases with vascular invasion, cases with nerve invasion, cases with tumor nodule, cases in stage N0, N1, N2, N3 (tumor N staging), the number of positive lymph node, the number of lymph node dissected, cases with qualified lymph node dissected, cases in stage Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ, Ⅳ (TNM clinical staging) were 3.0 cm(2.0 cm, 5.0 cm), 5, 3, 1, 7, 8, 5, 2, 3, 2, 4, 7, 6(1, 15), 28(22, 43), 15, 4, 3, 9, 0 in patients of the glasses-free 3D gastric cancer group, and 3.5 cm(2.0 cm, 6.0 cm), 13, 10, 4, 25, 19, 23, 2, 26, 6, 7, 13, 1(0, 7), 29(21, 39), 43, 21, 10, 20, 1 in patients of the polarized glasses 3D gastric cancer group. There was no significant difference in the tumor diameter, tumor T staging, cases with vascular invasion, cases with nerve invasion, cases with tumor nodule, the number of lymph node dissected, cases with qualified lymph node dissected, TNM clinical staging between the two groups ( Z=-0.570, -0.434, χ2 =0.926, 0.851, 1.655, Z=-0.579, χ2=1.193, Z=-1.134, P>0.05). There were significant differences in the tumor N staging and the number of positive lymph node between the two groups ( Z=-2.167, -2.283, P<0.05). (4) Operative situations of patients with colorectal cancer: all the 97 colorectal cancer patients received successfully laparoscopic radical colectomy or proctectomy, without intraoperative complications or conversion to laparotomy. Cases with radical colectomy or proctectomy (surgical methods), operation time, volume of intraoperative blood loss were 7, 12, 132 minutes(97 minutes, 156 minutes), 20 mL(10 mL, 50 mL) in patients of the glasses-free 3D colorectal cancer group, and 40, 38, 124 minutes(110 minutes, 159 minutes), 25 mL(15 mL, 65 mL) in patients of the polarized glasses 3D colorectal cancer group, with no significant difference between the two groups ( χ2 =1.276, Z=-0.141, -0.863, P>0.05). (5) Postoperative recovery of patients with colorectal cancer: the time to first flatus, time to initial semi-fluid diet intake, duration of postoperative hospital stay were 2 days(1 days, 3 days), 5 days(5 days, 6 days), 8 days(7 days, 10 days) in patients of the glasses-free 3D colorectal cancer group, and 2 days(1 days, 3 days), 5 days(4 days, 6 days), 8 days(6 days, 10 days) in patients of the polarized glasses 3D colorectal cancer group, with no significant difference between the two groups ( Z=-0.678, -1.751, -1.674, P>0.05). The complication incidence of the glasses-free 3D colorectal cancer group was 15.8%(3/19), including 1 case with anastomotic leakage after low anterior proctectomy, 1 case with incision infection, 1 case with urinary tract infection. The complication incidence of the polarized glasses 3D colorectal cancer group was 14.1%(11/78), including 3 cases with anastomotic leakage after low anterior proctectomy, 2 cases with intestinal obstruction, 2 cases with urinary tract infection, 2 cases with incision infection, 1 case with anastomotic bleeding, 1 case with pulmonary infection. One of the 3 cases with anastomotic leakage after low anterior proctectomy in the polarized glasses 3D colorectal cancer group was cured after remedial terminal ileostomy. The other patients with complications were cured after symptomatic supportive treatment. There was no significant difference in the complication incidence between the two groups ( χ2=0.035, P>0.05). (6) Postoperative pathological examination results of patients with colorectal cancer: the tumor diameter, cases in stage T1, T2, T3, T4 (tumor T staging), cases with vascular invasion, cases with nerve invasion, cases with tumor nodule, cases in stage N0, N1-N2 (tumor N staging), the number of positive lymph node, the number of lymph node dissected, cases with qualified lymph node dissected, cases in stage Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ, Ⅳ (TNM clinical staging) were 5.0 cm(3.0 cm, 6.0 cm), 3, 2, 7, 7, 3, 2, 1, 8, 11, 0(0, 4), 17(14, 23), 18, 2, 3, 12, 2 in patients of the glasses-free 3D colorectal cancer group, and 4.0 cm(3.0 cm, 5.0 cm), 7, 16, 43, 12, 14, 12, 7, 46, 32, 0(0, 1), 16(13, 19), 74, 14, 17, 40, 7 in patients of the polarized glasses 3D colorectal cancer group, with no significant difference between the two groups ( Z=-0.768, -1.135, χ2 =0.049, 0.292, 0.278, 1.762, Z=-0.694, -1.349, χ2=0.001, Z=-1.011, P>0.05). (7) Follow-up: 165 patients received follow-up, with out short-term reoperation or postoperative death in the postoperative 30 days. Conclusion:There is no significant difference in the efficacy between glasses-free 3D laparoscopic surgery and polarized glasses 3D laparoscopic surgery for radical resection of gastrointestinal malignant tumors, of which the clinical value requires further study.

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