1.Optimization of clinical target volume delineation for prostate cancer radiotherapy based on prostate bed occurrence patterns in prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography
Huan ZHANG ; Xin QI ; Xuhe LIAO ; Cheng CHEN ; Jingyun WU ; Jianhua ZHANG ; Yan FAN ; Xianshu GAO ; Hongzhen LI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(10):966-972
Objective:To explore the optimization potential of clinical target volume (CTV) delineation proposed in the guidelines of the Oncology Group (RTOG), the Francophone Group of Urological Radiotherapy (GFRU), and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) based on prostate bed local occurrence patterns after radical prostatectomy identified using prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA PET).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with local prostate bed recurrence after radical prostatectomy who underwent PSMA PET at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital from September 2021 to February 2024. The central point of each recurrence was marked. A six-zone method was established based on prostate bed anatomy and the characteristics of cross-sectional imaging. Then, the positional relationships (within or outside) were recorded with respect to recurrences and CTV defined by the RTOG, GFRU, and ESTRO (CTV RTOG, CTV GFRU, and CTV ESTRO), followed the analysis of the recurrence rates and distribution characteristics of various zones. Results:A total of 63 patients with prostate bed recurrence after radical prostatectomy were enrolled in this study, including 97 recurrences. The recurrence rates in the six zones were as follows: 10% of zone 1, 22% of zone 2, 29% of zone 3, 2% of zone 4, 12% of zone 5a, 18% of zone 5b, and 7% of zone 6. Among these zones, zones 2 and 3 showed the highest and second-highest recurrence rates, respectively. CTV GFRU and CTV ESTRO completely covered zones 2 and 3, while CTV RTOG covered zone 2 completely and zone 3 partially. Zone 4, characterized by a low recurrence rate, was not covered by CTV GFRU and CTV ESTRO but was entirely covered by CTV RTOG. Zone 5a, with a recurrence rate of 12%, was completely covered by CTV RTOG but was partially covered by CTV GFRU and CTV ESTRO. The range of 1.3 cm in front of the posterior wall of the bladder covered all recurrences in zone 5a. Conclusions:For CTV delineation of the prostate cancer surgical bed, zone 4, the anterior half of the bladder above the pubic symphysis midpoint, should be contracted due to the low recurrence rate in this zone. In contrast, the anterior boundary above the pubic symphysis midpoint should extend to 1.3 cm in front of the posterior wall of the bladder to completely cover the recurrence zones.
2.Radiotherapy for undifferentiated spindle cell sarcoma of the prostate: a case report
Yuyang ZHAO ; Hongzhen LI ; Wei YU ; Huan ZHANG ; Shuai HU ; Xuhe LIAO ; Xin QI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(10):788-790
Undifferentiated spindle cell sarcoma of the prostate is clinically rare. This article reports a case of a 29-year-old male who presented on February 7,2022,with a two-week history of localized pain in the perineal area and spermatic cord. The diagnosis of prostatic undifferentiated spindle cell sarcoma was confirmed by imaging studies and prostate needle biopsy pathology. After consultation by the urologic oncology multidisciplinary team and considering the patient's preference,a treatment plan of radical radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy,immunotherapy,and targeted therapy was adopted,Partial stereotactic body radiotherapy(P-SBRT)was delivered to the tumor center with a total dose of 74.4 Gy,combined with cisplatin and pembrolizumab. Lung metastasis progression occurred 1.5 months after radiotherapy,and treatment was switched to a combination of pirarubicin,ifosfamide,pembrolizumab,and bevacizumab. After 39 months of follow-up,the disease remained well-controlled with preserved organ function and long-term survival. This case,utilizing a multidisciplinary comprehensive diagnosis and treatment model,provides a reference for organ-preserving non-surgical management in patients with prostate soft tissue sarcoma.
3.Effects of"Gubenpeiyuan,Jianpi hewei"Acupuncture on JAK2/STAT5α/PGE2 Signaling Pathway Mediated by Leptin in Liver Tissue of Obese Rats
Juan BAO ; Shaoyuan ZHUO ; Caiyun LIAO ; Sujie LIU ; Hongzhen TANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(9):2753-2760
To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying acupuncture-induced weight loss,the effects of acupuncture based on the principles of consolidating the foundation and strengthening the spleen and stomach on the Leptin-mediated JAK2/STAT5α/PGE2 signaling pathway in the liver tissue of obese rats were investigated.Methods Obese rat models were established and divided into six groups:Normal control group,normal control+AG490 group,obese model group,obese model+AG490 group,obese model+acupuncture group,and obese model+acupuncture+AG490 group,with 10 rats in each group.Serum Leptin and PGE2 levels were detected using ELISA,the expression of related proteins in liver tissue was assessed by Western blot,and changes in adipocyte morphology were observed through HE staining.Results In the obese model group,serum Leptin and PGE2 levels were significantly elevated,adipocyte area was enlarged,and the expression of JAK1,JAK2,STAT5α,COX1,and COX2 proteins in liver tissue significantly increased.Acupuncture treatment significantly reduced serum Leptin and PGE2 levels,decreased adipocyte area,and inhibited the expression of related proteins in liver tissue.Conclusion Acupuncture achieves weight loss by inhibiting the JAK2/STAT5α/PGE2 signaling pathway,improving Leptin resistance,reducing inflammatory responses,and decreasing fat accumulation.
4.Optimization of clinical target volume delineation for prostate cancer radiotherapy based on prostate bed occurrence patterns in prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography
Huan ZHANG ; Xin QI ; Xuhe LIAO ; Cheng CHEN ; Jingyun WU ; Jianhua ZHANG ; Yan FAN ; Xianshu GAO ; Hongzhen LI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(10):966-972
Objective:To explore the optimization potential of clinical target volume (CTV) delineation proposed in the guidelines of the Oncology Group (RTOG), the Francophone Group of Urological Radiotherapy (GFRU), and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) based on prostate bed local occurrence patterns after radical prostatectomy identified using prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA PET).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with local prostate bed recurrence after radical prostatectomy who underwent PSMA PET at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital from September 2021 to February 2024. The central point of each recurrence was marked. A six-zone method was established based on prostate bed anatomy and the characteristics of cross-sectional imaging. Then, the positional relationships (within or outside) were recorded with respect to recurrences and CTV defined by the RTOG, GFRU, and ESTRO (CTV RTOG, CTV GFRU, and CTV ESTRO), followed the analysis of the recurrence rates and distribution characteristics of various zones. Results:A total of 63 patients with prostate bed recurrence after radical prostatectomy were enrolled in this study, including 97 recurrences. The recurrence rates in the six zones were as follows: 10% of zone 1, 22% of zone 2, 29% of zone 3, 2% of zone 4, 12% of zone 5a, 18% of zone 5b, and 7% of zone 6. Among these zones, zones 2 and 3 showed the highest and second-highest recurrence rates, respectively. CTV GFRU and CTV ESTRO completely covered zones 2 and 3, while CTV RTOG covered zone 2 completely and zone 3 partially. Zone 4, characterized by a low recurrence rate, was not covered by CTV GFRU and CTV ESTRO but was entirely covered by CTV RTOG. Zone 5a, with a recurrence rate of 12%, was completely covered by CTV RTOG but was partially covered by CTV GFRU and CTV ESTRO. The range of 1.3 cm in front of the posterior wall of the bladder covered all recurrences in zone 5a. Conclusions:For CTV delineation of the prostate cancer surgical bed, zone 4, the anterior half of the bladder above the pubic symphysis midpoint, should be contracted due to the low recurrence rate in this zone. In contrast, the anterior boundary above the pubic symphysis midpoint should extend to 1.3 cm in front of the posterior wall of the bladder to completely cover the recurrence zones.
5.Effects of"Gubenpeiyuan,Jianpi hewei"Acupuncture on JAK2/STAT5α/PGE2 Signaling Pathway Mediated by Leptin in Liver Tissue of Obese Rats
Juan BAO ; Shaoyuan ZHUO ; Caiyun LIAO ; Sujie LIU ; Hongzhen TANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(9):2753-2760
To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying acupuncture-induced weight loss,the effects of acupuncture based on the principles of consolidating the foundation and strengthening the spleen and stomach on the Leptin-mediated JAK2/STAT5α/PGE2 signaling pathway in the liver tissue of obese rats were investigated.Methods Obese rat models were established and divided into six groups:Normal control group,normal control+AG490 group,obese model group,obese model+AG490 group,obese model+acupuncture group,and obese model+acupuncture+AG490 group,with 10 rats in each group.Serum Leptin and PGE2 levels were detected using ELISA,the expression of related proteins in liver tissue was assessed by Western blot,and changes in adipocyte morphology were observed through HE staining.Results In the obese model group,serum Leptin and PGE2 levels were significantly elevated,adipocyte area was enlarged,and the expression of JAK1,JAK2,STAT5α,COX1,and COX2 proteins in liver tissue significantly increased.Acupuncture treatment significantly reduced serum Leptin and PGE2 levels,decreased adipocyte area,and inhibited the expression of related proteins in liver tissue.Conclusion Acupuncture achieves weight loss by inhibiting the JAK2/STAT5α/PGE2 signaling pathway,improving Leptin resistance,reducing inflammatory responses,and decreasing fat accumulation.
6.Radiotherapy for undifferentiated spindle cell sarcoma of the prostate: a case report
Yuyang ZHAO ; Hongzhen LI ; Wei YU ; Huan ZHANG ; Shuai HU ; Xuhe LIAO ; Xin QI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(10):788-790
Undifferentiated spindle cell sarcoma of the prostate is clinically rare. This article reports a case of a 29-year-old male who presented on February 7,2022,with a two-week history of localized pain in the perineal area and spermatic cord. The diagnosis of prostatic undifferentiated spindle cell sarcoma was confirmed by imaging studies and prostate needle biopsy pathology. After consultation by the urologic oncology multidisciplinary team and considering the patient's preference,a treatment plan of radical radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy,immunotherapy,and targeted therapy was adopted,Partial stereotactic body radiotherapy(P-SBRT)was delivered to the tumor center with a total dose of 74.4 Gy,combined with cisplatin and pembrolizumab. Lung metastasis progression occurred 1.5 months after radiotherapy,and treatment was switched to a combination of pirarubicin,ifosfamide,pembrolizumab,and bevacizumab. After 39 months of follow-up,the disease remained well-controlled with preserved organ function and long-term survival. This case,utilizing a multidisciplinary comprehensive diagnosis and treatment model,provides a reference for organ-preserving non-surgical management in patients with prostate soft tissue sarcoma.
7.Modified strategy of anesthesia for laparoscopic radical resection of rectal carcinoma: ultrasound-guided anterior quadratus lumborum block combined with general anesthesia
Qiaoling ZHOU ; Jian HE ; Meijuan LIAO ; Huiping WU ; Xiaohong LAI ; Hongzhen LIU ; Hanbing WANG ; Chengxiang YANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2019;39(4):447-450
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided anterior quadratus lumborum block combined with general anesthesia for laparoscopic radical resection of rectal carcinoma. Methods A total of 80 patients of both sexes, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, aged 40-64 yr, scheduled for elective laparoscopic radical resection of rectal carcinoma, were divided into 2 groups ( n=40 each) using a random number table method: anterior quadratus lumborum block combined with general anesthesia group ( group QG) and general anesthesia group ( group G) . In group QG, anteri-or quadratus lumborum block was performed with 0. 33% ropivacaine 25 ml and dexamethasone 5 mg under ultrasound guidance before operation, and the same procedure was performed on the other side. Combined intravenous-inhalational anesthesia was applied, propofol 3-5μg∕ml and remifentanil 3-5 ng∕ml were given by target-controlled infusion, and cisatracurium was intermittently injected in two groups. Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with sufentanil 2μg∕kg was used for postoperative analgesia. The analgesic pump was set up to deliver a 2 ml bolus dose with a 15-min lockout interval. Bruggrmann comfort scale ( BCS) scores were recorded at 1, 6, 12, 24 and 48 h after operation ( T1-5 ) . Tramadol was used for rescue analgesic after operation. The consumption of remifentanil and sufentanil, requirement for tramadol, occurrence of adverse reactions and patients' satisfaction with postoperative analgesia were recorded. The emergence time, first ambulation time, time to first flatus∕poo and length of hospital stay were also recorded. The develop-ment of anterior quadratus lumborum block-related complications was recorded. Results Compared with group G, BCS scores were significantly increased at T4,5 , the consumption of remifentanil, requirement for tramadol and incidence of nausea and vomiting were decreased, patients' satisfaction with postoperative an-algesia was increased, and the emergence time, first ambulation time, time to first flatus∕poo and length of hospital stay were shortened in group QG (P<0. 05). Conclusion Ultrasound-guided anterior quadratus lumborum block combined with general anesthesia can reduce the consumption of opioids in the perioperative period and is helpful in improving outcomes when used for laparoscopic radical resection of rectal carcinoma.
8.The protective effect of dexmedetomidine atdifferent doses combined with ulinastatin in lung resection pa-tients with one lung ventilation
Qiaoling ZHOU ; Weicheng ZHAO ; Meijuan LIAO ; Hua LIANG ; Han-Bin WANG ; Hongzhen LIU ; Chengxiang YANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2018;34(2):281-284
Objective To observe the protective effect of dexmedetomidine(Dex)at different doses com-bined with ulinastatin in lung resection patients with one lung ventilation. Methods 80 patients having undergone unilateral lung resection were divided into four groups randomly:control group(C group)and groups Dex 1-3,20 cases in each group.One lung ventilation(OLV)was used in all the groups during operation.The patients in groups Dex 1-3 were treated with 0.5,1.0,2.0 μg/kg combined with ulinastatin,and the C group with amount of normal sa-line instead.The comparisons were done among the four groups in terms of SOD,L-6,IL-10,serum malondialde-hyde(MDA)concentration at 5 min after endotracheal intubation(T0),30 min(T1),60 min(T2),120 min (T3)as well as the levels of FVC,FEVl and FEVl/FVC at 24 h,48 h and 72 h after surgery. Results In the groups C and Dex 1,SOD decreased at T1-4 and IL-6,MDA and IL-10 at T2-4 rose.SOD decreased at T2-4 in groups Dex 2-3 and MDA,IL-6 and IL-10 rose.Compared with group C,the levels of SOD and IL-10 at T2-4 in groups Dex 1-2 and at T1-4 in group Dex 3 rose. In groups Dex 1-3,postoperative FVC,FEVl and FEVl/FVC rose.Compared with group Dex 1 or 2 respectively,SOD and IL-10 at T2-4 in group Dex 3 significantly rose,but MDA and IL-6 significantly declined;FVC,FEVl and FEVl/FVC significantly rose 48 h and 72 h after surgery (P<0.05). Conclusion Dex combined with ulinastatin has a protective effect for patients with one lung ventila-tion after lung resection,with the best-suggested dose of 1.0 μg/kg.
9.Effect of acute normovolemic hemodilution combinded with enhanced recovery after surgery on immune function in patients undergoing hepatic lobectomy
Qiaoling ZHOU ; Hongzhen LIU ; Xiaohong LAI ; Meijuan LIAO ; Hua LIANG ; Weiming OU ; Huiping WU ; Huanwei CHEN ; Feiwen DENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(14):2315-2318
Objective To observe the effect of acute normovolemic hemodilution(ANH)combined with enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS)on immune function in patients undergoing hepatic lobectomy. Methods 80 patients were divided into two groups:ERAS group(group E),ANH combined with ERAS group(group AE). bleeding volume,blood transfusion,infused fluid volume,urine output during operation and clinical index after surgery were recorded. Exhaust and defecation time ,fluid intake time and hospitalization duration were also record-ed. Blood samples were obtained from the patients at 30 min before anesthesia induction(T1),immediately(T2), 24 h(T3),3 d(T4)and 7 d(T5)after the end of operation for determination of the expression of CD3+,CD4+, CD8+ on T cells and natural killer cell. Results In group E ,CD3+,CD4+ T-lymphocytes and NK cells at T2-3 decreased as compared with T0. Compared with group E ,no allogeneic blood transfusion cases were found and clinical index duration was shorter in group AE. CD3+,CD4+T-lymphocytes and NK cells at T2-3 increased in group AE as compared with those in Group E. The difference is significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion ANH combined with ERAS can decrease allogenic blood transfusion and increase post-operation immunologic function ,shorten the postoperative hospitalization time.
10.Effects of post-operative analgesia with oxycodone or morphine for patients undergoing colon cancer radical surgery on platelet activity and cellular immunity
Meijuan LIAO ; Xueqin ZHENG ; Shuyun FENG ; Yun LI ; Hongzhen LIU ; Chengxiang YANG
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2017;33(6):542-545
Objective To investigate the effects of post-operative analgesia with oxycodone or morphine for patients undergoing colon cancer radical surgery on platelet activation and cellular immunity.Methods Forty colon cancer patients scheduled for radical surgery, 23 males and 17 females, ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=20 each): oxycodone group (group O) and morphine group (group M).Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) was used for post-operative analgesia.PCIA solution contained oxycodone 1 mg/kg and tropisetron 6 mg in 100 ml normal saline in group O or morphine 1 mg/kg and tropisetron 6 mg in 100 ml normal saline in group M.Blood samples were obtained from the patients at 5 min before anesthesia induction (T0), 4 h after surgery (T1), 24 h after surgery (T2) and 48 h after surgery (T3).The levels of glycoprotein (GP)Ⅱb/Ⅲa, P-selection (CD62P), natural killer (NK) cells, NKT cells, and natural Treg (nTreg) cells were detected.The platelet aggregation rate (PAR) was determined.Results Compared with T0, the levers of GPⅡb/Ⅲa, CD62P, PAR and nTreg cells were significantly higher at T1 in group O and at T1, T2 in group M (P<0.05).Compared with T0, the levels of NK and NKT cells were decreased significantly at T1 in group O and at T1-T3 in group M (P<0.05).The levels of GPⅡb/Ⅲa, CD62P, PAR and nTreg cells at T2 and T3 in group O were decreased significantly as compared with group M (P<0.05).The levels of NK cells, NKT cells at T2 and T3 in group O were significantly higher than those in group M.Conclusion Post-operative analgesia with oxycodone for patients undergoing colon cancer radical surgery exhibits a more significant effect of decreasing platelets activity and presents a less disturbance on cellular immunity as compared with morphine.

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