Objective To evaluate the short-term outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy(RAPN)in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma(RCC)involving segmental renal vein invasion,and to summarize relevant diagnostic experience and surgical techniques.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinicopathological data of 23 RCC patients who were found to have segmental renal vein invasion during RAPN at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center during 2022 and 2024.All procedures were performed by the same experienced urologic surgeon(＞1000 robotic cases).Preoperative computed tomography(CT)scans of all patients failed to reveal segmental renal vein invasion.Two experienced radiologists re-evaluated the imaging postoperatively.The clinical and pathological data of patients were analyzed to preliminarily explore the short-term efficacy,imaging,intraoperative findings and pathological characteristics.Results All surgeries were completed successfully via the transperitoneal approach with renal preservation.The median operation time was 151.0(125.5,182.0)min,and median blood loss was 180.0(100.0,300.0)mL;2 patients(8.7％)required intraoperative transfusion;3(13.0％)experienced postoperative complications,all of which were minor(Clavien-Dindo grade 1-2).Postoperative pathology confirmed venous invasion in 2 patients.The diagnostic rates of segmental renal vein invasion by the two radiologists were 47.8％(11/23)and 21.7％(5/23),respectively,with concordance in only 3 cases.During a mean follow-up of 9.1 months,1 patient developed iliac lymph node metastasis without local recurrence 12.4 months after surgery.After reoperation to remove the metastatic focus,the patient was treated with Axitinib combined with Toripalimab and has survived to date.The remaining patients were followed up for an average of 8.9 months,with no recurrence or metastasis observed.Conclusion Preoperative detection of segmental renal vein invasion in RCC is challenging,and pathological confirmation is often inconsistent with intraoperative findings.For RCC patients with intraoperatively identified segmental renal vein invasion,RAPN performed by experienced surgeons is feasible and safe on the premise of ensuring complete tumor resection,with favorable short-term oncologic outcomes.Long-term results require further follow-up.

Objective To evaluate the short-term outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy(RAPN)in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma(RCC)involving segmental renal vein invasion,and to summarize relevant diagnostic experience and surgical techniques.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinicopathological data of 23 RCC patients who were found to have segmental renal vein invasion during RAPN at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center during 2022 and 2024.All procedures were performed by the same experienced urologic surgeon(＞1000 robotic cases).Preoperative computed tomography(CT)scans of all patients failed to reveal segmental renal vein invasion.Two experienced radiologists re-evaluated the imaging postoperatively.The clinical and pathological data of patients were analyzed to preliminarily explore the short-term efficacy,imaging,intraoperative findings and pathological characteristics.Results All surgeries were completed successfully via the transperitoneal approach with renal preservation.The median operation time was 151.0(125.5,182.0)min,and median blood loss was 180.0(100.0,300.0)mL;2 patients(8.7％)required intraoperative transfusion;3(13.0％)experienced postoperative complications,all of which were minor(Clavien-Dindo grade 1-2).Postoperative pathology confirmed venous invasion in 2 patients.The diagnostic rates of segmental renal vein invasion by the two radiologists were 47.8％(11/23)and 21.7％(5/23),respectively,with concordance in only 3 cases.During a mean follow-up of 9.1 months,1 patient developed iliac lymph node metastasis without local recurrence 12.4 months after surgery.After reoperation to remove the metastatic focus,the patient was treated with Axitinib combined with Toripalimab and has survived to date.The remaining patients were followed up for an average of 8.9 months,with no recurrence or metastasis observed.Conclusion Preoperative detection of segmental renal vein invasion in RCC is challenging,and pathological confirmation is often inconsistent with intraoperative findings.For RCC patients with intraoperatively identified segmental renal vein invasion,RAPN performed by experienced surgeons is feasible and safe on the premise of ensuring complete tumor resection,with favorable short-term oncologic outcomes.Long-term results require further follow-up.

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Burosumab in patients with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets.Methods:Clinical data of 9 children diagnosed with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets and treated with Burosumab in the Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Anhui Children′s Hospital from November 2021 to September 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, including the general information, clinical manifestations, auxiliary examination, Burosumab treatment and follow-up.Results:Among the 9 cases, there were 5 males and 4 females, with a median age at diagonosis of 2 years. After traditional treatment, the fluctuation of serum phosphorus ranged from 0.7 to 0.9 mmol/L. The median age at the initiation of Burosumab treatment was 2.8 years, and the initial dosage was 0.8 mg/kg, administrated subcutaneously every 2 weeks. The laboratory and imaging indexes were improved after 6 months of Burosumab treatment, and the mean serum phosphorus level increased from(0.81±0.14) mmol/L to(1.02±0.10) mmol/L at 1 month( t=3.85, P=0.001) and(1.14±0.25) mmol/L at 6 months( t=3.58, P=0.002). The average alkaline phosphatase(ALP) level decreased from(509.89±110.10) U/L before treatment to(447.89±106.76) U/L after 1 month( t=1.21, P=0.243). After 6 months, the ALP level significantly decreased to(385.89±60.33) U/L ( t=2.96, P=0.009). The average height percentile increased from 18.42±10.09 before treatment to 26.56±16.59 after 6 months( t=1.26, P=0.227). Rachitis severity scores of both lower limbs ranged from 4.61±1.36 before treatment to 3.06±1.51 after 6 months( t=2.29, P=0.036). No serious adverse events occurred during treatment. Conclusion:Burosumab is safe and effective in treating X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets, exhibiting minimal side effects and significant clinical applicability value.

Objective To compare the diagnostic efficacy of bone scintigraphy and MRI on vertebral metastases in patients with nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). Methods Forty-seven patients of NPC and clinically confirmed metastatic disease in spine underwent bone scintigraphy and MR examination. The number of involved vertebri diagnosed with two methods were calculated and compared retrospectively. Results A total of 187 vertebral metastases were found in 47 patients, among which 153 (81.82%) were detected with bone scintigarphy and 182 (97.33%) were diagnosed with MRI (χ~2＝23.758, P＝0.000). Conclusion Compared with bone scintigraphy, MRI is superior in detecting vertebral metastases from NPC, and can be used as the first choice for the early diagnosis of spinal metastases from NPC.