Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of peroral super minimally invasive incision for esophageal diverticulum.Methods:The clinical data of patients with esophageal diverticulum who underwent super minimally invasive surgery (SMIS) at the First Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital from April 2022 to September 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. These data include clinical baseline data, endoscopic surgical parameters, preoperative and postoperative Eckardt scores, surgical costs, and the duration of hospitalization.Results:Thirteen patients successfully completed submucosal tunneling endoscopic septum division (STESD) surgery without any postoperative adverse events. The duration of operation was (37.00 ± 5.82) min, the application time of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) was 4 (4, 4) d, the application time of antibiotics was 3 (2, 4) d, the surgical cost was 22 580 (27 044, 34 255) yuan, and the hospital stay was 12 (10, 22) d. The Eckardt scores before and after the operation were 3 (2, 4) scores and 1 (0, 1) score respectively, the Eckardt score after the operation decreased significantly compared with that before the operation.Conclusions:STESD is a safety and efficient operation for the treatment of esophageal diverticulitis. It has the advantages of short term curative effect and obvious improvement of the patient′s symptoms.

Objective:To compare minimally invasive surgery with traditional open surgery, analyze the current application status of health economic evaluations in the treatment of digestive tract cancers, such as esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer by minimally invasive surgery and provide evidence for the rational selection of clinical treatment, alleviation of disease-related economic burdens, and rational allocation of healthcare resources.Methods:By using five databases, i.e. China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang data, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, and Embase, a database was established to retrieve all the papers about health economic studies of minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer published until December 31, 2023. Literature was analyzed by using software NoteExpress 3.8, and data were processed using Excel 2021. The quality of included papers was evaluated using the CHEERS 2022 checklist, and Meta-analysis was conducted by using software Stata 17.0.Results:A total of 10 919 relevant papers were retrieved, and 59 studies were included. Only 14 studies (23.7%) used standard health economic evaluation methods. Meta-analysis results revealed no significant differences in direct medical expenditure and total expenditure between minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. However, the expenditure for minimally invasive surgery exhibited a significant increase [mean difference ( MD)=5 973.12 yuan, P<0.001], while hospital stay and indirect expenditure significantly decreased ( MD: -4.85 days and -733.79 yuan, P<0.001). In China, for gastric cancer, the direct medical expenditure of endoscopic surgery was lower than that of open surgery ( MD=-33 000.00 yuan) with no significant difference ( P<0.001). In colorectal cancer cases, the direct medical and surgical expenditures for laparoscopic surgery were higher than those for open surgery ( MD: 4 277.94 yuan and 4 267.80 yuan, P<0.001), while the indirect and total medical expenditures decreased ( MD: -768.34 yuan and -159.10 yuan). Hospital stays in patients who had minimally invasive surgery for all three types of cancer were shorter than those who had open surgery ( P<0.001). Conclusions:In the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer, compared with open surgery, minimally invasive surgery shows higher expenditure, but has advantages, such as shorter hospital stay and lower indirect expenditure, and there were no significant differences in direct medical and total expenditures between the two approaches. When conducting health economic evaluation, factors such as postoperative complications, hospital stay, and patient's economic status should be considered for their impact on total medical expenditure. It is necessary to pay attention to the application of health economic evaluations in healthcare decision-making.

Background/Aims: Obesity is associated with several gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and has been identified as a potential risk factor for various GI symptoms. Bowel frequency is an important indicator of bowel function. However, the causal link between obesity and gastrointestinal motility remains uncertain. This study aims to determine the causal effect of overall and central obesity on stool frequency. Methods: Four obesity-related anthropometric indicators–body mass index, body fat percentage, waist circumference (WC), and waist-tohip ratio (WHR)–were investigated. Individual-level baseline information from the UK Biobank was used to explore observational associations between obesity and stool frequency. Additionally, summary-level data from published genome-wide association studies were subjected to two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses to examine causal associations. Results: For all 4 indicators of obesity, higher levels of obesity were associated with more frequent bowel movements after adjusting for demographic characteristics, lifestyle, and dietary factors. After rigorous screening, 482 body mass index single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), 7 body fat percentage SNPs, 48 WC SNPs, and 287 WHR SNPs were identified as instrument variables for MR analysis. The MR results were generally consistent with observational findings, proving that the associations observed in the overall obesity indicators were causal. For central obesity, the association between WHR and stool frequency remained consistent in both analysis phases, whereas WC showed a multidirectional association. Conclusions Obesity-related anthropometric indicators were causally associated with increased stool frequency in the overall and central obesity groups. Weight loss could be a potential approach to improve gastrointestinal regularity in individuals with obesity.

Background/Aims: Obesity is associated with several gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and has been identified as a potential risk factor for various GI symptoms. Bowel frequency is an important indicator of bowel function. However, the causal link between obesity and gastrointestinal motility remains uncertain. This study aims to determine the causal effect of overall and central obesity on stool frequency. Methods: Four obesity-related anthropometric indicators–body mass index, body fat percentage, waist circumference (WC), and waist-tohip ratio (WHR)–were investigated. Individual-level baseline information from the UK Biobank was used to explore observational associations between obesity and stool frequency. Additionally, summary-level data from published genome-wide association studies were subjected to two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses to examine causal associations. Results: For all 4 indicators of obesity, higher levels of obesity were associated with more frequent bowel movements after adjusting for demographic characteristics, lifestyle, and dietary factors. After rigorous screening, 482 body mass index single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), 7 body fat percentage SNPs, 48 WC SNPs, and 287 WHR SNPs were identified as instrument variables for MR analysis. The MR results were generally consistent with observational findings, proving that the associations observed in the overall obesity indicators were causal. For central obesity, the association between WHR and stool frequency remained consistent in both analysis phases, whereas WC showed a multidirectional association. Conclusions Obesity-related anthropometric indicators were causally associated with increased stool frequency in the overall and central obesity groups. Weight loss could be a potential approach to improve gastrointestinal regularity in individuals with obesity.

Background/Aims: Obesity is associated with several gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and has been identified as a potential risk factor for various GI symptoms. Bowel frequency is an important indicator of bowel function. However, the causal link between obesity and gastrointestinal motility remains uncertain. This study aims to determine the causal effect of overall and central obesity on stool frequency. Methods: Four obesity-related anthropometric indicators–body mass index, body fat percentage, waist circumference (WC), and waist-tohip ratio (WHR)–were investigated. Individual-level baseline information from the UK Biobank was used to explore observational associations between obesity and stool frequency. Additionally, summary-level data from published genome-wide association studies were subjected to two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses to examine causal associations. Results: For all 4 indicators of obesity, higher levels of obesity were associated with more frequent bowel movements after adjusting for demographic characteristics, lifestyle, and dietary factors. After rigorous screening, 482 body mass index single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), 7 body fat percentage SNPs, 48 WC SNPs, and 287 WHR SNPs were identified as instrument variables for MR analysis. The MR results were generally consistent with observational findings, proving that the associations observed in the overall obesity indicators were causal. For central obesity, the association between WHR and stool frequency remained consistent in both analysis phases, whereas WC showed a multidirectional association. Conclusions Obesity-related anthropometric indicators were causally associated with increased stool frequency in the overall and central obesity groups. Weight loss could be a potential approach to improve gastrointestinal regularity in individuals with obesity.

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of peroral super minimally invasive incision for esophageal diverticulum.Methods:The clinical data of patients with esophageal diverticulum who underwent super minimally invasive surgery (SMIS) at the First Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital from April 2022 to September 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. These data include clinical baseline data, endoscopic surgical parameters, preoperative and postoperative Eckardt scores, surgical costs, and the duration of hospitalization.Results:Thirteen patients successfully completed submucosal tunneling endoscopic septum division (STESD) surgery without any postoperative adverse events. The duration of operation was (37.00 ± 5.82) min, the application time of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) was 4 (4, 4) d, the application time of antibiotics was 3 (2, 4) d, the surgical cost was 22 580 (27 044, 34 255) yuan, and the hospital stay was 12 (10, 22) d. The Eckardt scores before and after the operation were 3 (2, 4) scores and 1 (0, 1) score respectively, the Eckardt score after the operation decreased significantly compared with that before the operation.Conclusions:STESD is a safety and efficient operation for the treatment of esophageal diverticulitis. It has the advantages of short term curative effect and obvious improvement of the patient′s symptoms.

Objective:To compare minimally invasive surgery with traditional open surgery, analyze the current application status of health economic evaluations in the treatment of digestive tract cancers, such as esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer by minimally invasive surgery and provide evidence for the rational selection of clinical treatment, alleviation of disease-related economic burdens, and rational allocation of healthcare resources.Methods:By using five databases, i.e. China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang data, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, and Embase, a database was established to retrieve all the papers about health economic studies of minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer published until December 31, 2023. Literature was analyzed by using software NoteExpress 3.8, and data were processed using Excel 2021. The quality of included papers was evaluated using the CHEERS 2022 checklist, and Meta-analysis was conducted by using software Stata 17.0.Results:A total of 10 919 relevant papers were retrieved, and 59 studies were included. Only 14 studies (23.7%) used standard health economic evaluation methods. Meta-analysis results revealed no significant differences in direct medical expenditure and total expenditure between minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. However, the expenditure for minimally invasive surgery exhibited a significant increase [mean difference ( MD)=5 973.12 yuan, P<0.001], while hospital stay and indirect expenditure significantly decreased ( MD: -4.85 days and -733.79 yuan, P<0.001). In China, for gastric cancer, the direct medical expenditure of endoscopic surgery was lower than that of open surgery ( MD=-33 000.00 yuan) with no significant difference ( P<0.001). In colorectal cancer cases, the direct medical and surgical expenditures for laparoscopic surgery were higher than those for open surgery ( MD: 4 277.94 yuan and 4 267.80 yuan, P<0.001), while the indirect and total medical expenditures decreased ( MD: -768.34 yuan and -159.10 yuan). Hospital stays in patients who had minimally invasive surgery for all three types of cancer were shorter than those who had open surgery ( P<0.001). Conclusions:In the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer, compared with open surgery, minimally invasive surgery shows higher expenditure, but has advantages, such as shorter hospital stay and lower indirect expenditure, and there were no significant differences in direct medical and total expenditures between the two approaches. When conducting health economic evaluation, factors such as postoperative complications, hospital stay, and patient's economic status should be considered for their impact on total medical expenditure. It is necessary to pay attention to the application of health economic evaluations in healthcare decision-making.

Objective:To explore a better virtual reality (VR) aviation rescue training mode and equipment platform by comparing the application of VR gloves and handle.Methods:A control study was used. Forty undergraduate students were enrolled by using cluster sampling method in this study. They were averagely divided into VR glove group and the VR handle group. Both groups were respectively trained with VR glove and VR handle based on an aviation rescue script of the craniocerebral trauma in traffic accident and the training effect was analyzed by comparing the assessments between VR training and reality simulation. The assessment were conducted both by VR and actual operation trainings and the content included operation, evaluation judgment, and total training time consumed. After the training was completed, the students of 2 groups were investigated by questionnaire.Results:In the VR assessment, the training time for the VR handle group [(26.94±2.00) min] was lower than that of the VR glove group [(31.23±2.23) min], and the difference was significant ( t=6.42, P<0.001). In the reality simulation assessment, the operation score of the VR glove group [(37.80±7.08) points] was higher than that of the VR handle group [(30.40±6.07) points], with a significant difference ( t=3.55, P<0.001). There was no significant difference between the scores of VR assessment and reality simulation assessment in the VR glove group. The reality simulation operation score of the VR handle group [(30.40±6.07) points] was lower than the VR operation score [(36.20±8.15) points], and the difference was significant ( t=2.55, P=0.015). The reality simulation operation time [(30.25±1.66) min] was higher than the VR operation time [(26.94±2.00) min], and the difference was significant ( t=5.59, P<0.001).The scores of assessing operation diversity and the integration with reality in VR glove group were higher than that in VR handle group ( Z=-4.00, -2.00, P<0.001,=0.045), but the scores of positioning accuracy and button functions were lower ( Z=-2.30, t=5.70, P=0.022,<0.001). Conclusions:VR technology has some advantages in helicopter aviation rescue training, has a broad prospect. As the VR human-machine data exchange equipment, both gloves and handles could bring good training effect even they have their own disadvantages. It is still necessary to improve VR software and equipment, and promote the quality of air rescue training in multiple aspects.

Objective:To explore a better virtual reality (VR) aviation rescue training mode and equipment platform by comparing the application of VR gloves and handle.Methods:A control study was used. Forty undergraduate students were enrolled by using cluster sampling method in this study. They were averagely divided into VR glove group and the VR handle group. Both groups were respectively trained with VR glove and VR handle based on an aviation rescue script of the craniocerebral trauma in traffic accident and the training effect was analyzed by comparing the assessments between VR training and reality simulation. The assessment were conducted both by VR and actual operation trainings and the content included operation, evaluation judgment, and total training time consumed. After the training was completed, the students of 2 groups were investigated by questionnaire.Results:In the VR assessment, the training time for the VR handle group [(26.94±2.00) min] was lower than that of the VR glove group [(31.23±2.23) min], and the difference was significant ( t=6.42, P<0.001). In the reality simulation assessment, the operation score of the VR glove group [(37.80±7.08) points] was higher than that of the VR handle group [(30.40±6.07) points], with a significant difference ( t=3.55, P<0.001). There was no significant difference between the scores of VR assessment and reality simulation assessment in the VR glove group. The reality simulation operation score of the VR handle group [(30.40±6.07) points] was lower than the VR operation score [(36.20±8.15) points], and the difference was significant ( t=2.55, P=0.015). The reality simulation operation time [(30.25±1.66) min] was higher than the VR operation time [(26.94±2.00) min], and the difference was significant ( t=5.59, P<0.001).The scores of assessing operation diversity and the integration with reality in VR glove group were higher than that in VR handle group ( Z=-4.00, -2.00, P<0.001,=0.045), but the scores of positioning accuracy and button functions were lower ( Z=-2.30, t=5.70, P=0.022,<0.001). Conclusions:VR technology has some advantages in helicopter aviation rescue training, has a broad prospect. As the VR human-machine data exchange equipment, both gloves and handles could bring good training effect even they have their own disadvantages. It is still necessary to improve VR software and equipment, and promote the quality of air rescue training in multiple aspects.

Objective:Some patients receiving entecavir (ETV) or tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) monotherapy may develop low-level viremia. Therefore, this study aims to observe whether switching to tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TMF) monotherapy can further improve the efficacy of antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis B with low-level viremia.Methods:Patients with chronic hepatitis B who received ETV or TAF monotherapy for over one year were chosen. The serum HBV DNA of all patients from initiation to end fluctuated between 20-2 000 IU/ml were observed. All patients who voluntarily switched to TMF to continue antiviral treatment and completed a comprehensive examination at least once every six months were selected. The primary outcome measure was the undetectable rate of HBV DNA following six and twelve months of TMF treatment, and the secondary outcome measures were the incidence of renal tubular injury and dyslipidemia. Two independent sample t-tests or U-tests were used to compare the intergroup measurement data. The intergroup comparison of count data was performed using the χ2 test or Fisher's exact probability method. Results:A total of 73 patients were included, of which 47 received ETV and 26 received TAF treatment. Among them, 33 cases were hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive and 40 were HBeAg-negative. 69.9% (51/73) and 74.0% (54/73) of patients had HBV DNA<20 IU/ml following switching to TMF treatment for six and twelve months, respectively. Compared with HBeAg-positive patients, HBeAg-negative patients who switched to TMF treatment had a higher proportion of complete virological response (19/33 vs. 32/40, P=0.038; 18/33 vs. 36/40, P<0.001). The abnormal rate of urinary β2-microglobulin was 16.4% (12/73) after twelve months of treatment, and the proportion of patients with urinary 2-microglobulin that exceeded three times the upper limit of normal was 6.8%. The proportion of blood phosphate below the normal lower limit was 19.2% (14/73). The total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels rose compared to before therapy; however, the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion:CHB patients receiving treatment with ETV or TAF develop low-level viremia. Therefore, switching to TMF can help most patients achieve a complete virological response and possesses good patient tolerance.