1.Deep learning for accurate lung artery segmentation with shape-position priors
Chao GUO ; Xuehan GAO ; Qidi HU ; Jian LI ; Haixing ZHU ; Ke ZHAO ; Weipeng LIU ; Shanqing LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(03):332-338
Objective To propose a lung artery segmentation method that integrates shape and position prior knowledge, aiming to solve the issues of inaccurate segmentation caused by the high similarity and small size differences between the lung arteries and surrounding tissues in CT images. Methods Based on the three-dimensional U-Net network architecture and relying on the PARSE 2022 database image data, shape and position prior knowledge was introduced to design feature extraction and fusion strategies to enhance the ability of lung artery segmentation. The data of the patients were divided into three groups: a training set, a validation set, and a test set. The performance metrics for evaluating the model included Dice Similarity Coefficient (DSC), sensitivity, accuracy, and Hausdorff distance (HD95). Results The study included lung artery imaging data from 203 patients, including 100 patients in the training set, 30 patients in the validation set, and 73 patients in the test set. Through the backbone network, a rough segmentation of the lung arteries was performed to obtain a complete vascular structure; the branch network integrating shape and position information was used to extract features of small pulmonary arteries, reducing interference from the pulmonary artery trunk and left and right pulmonary arteries. Experimental results showed that the segmentation model based on shape and position prior knowledge had a higher DSC (82.81%±3.20% vs. 80.47%±3.17% vs. 80.36%±3.43%), sensitivity (85.30%±8.04% vs. 80.95%±6.89% vs. 82.82%±7.29%), and accuracy (81.63%±7.53% vs. 81.19%±8.35% vs. 79.36%±8.98%) compared to traditional three-dimensional U-Net and V-Net methods. HD95 could reach (9.52±4.29) mm, which was 6.05 mm shorter than traditional methods, showing excellent performance in segmentation boundaries. Conclusion The lung artery segmentation method based on shape and position prior knowledge can achieve precise segmentation of lung artery vessels and has potential application value in tasks such as bronchoscopy or percutaneous puncture surgery navigation.
2.Clinical application of three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal hilar tumors with R.E.N.A.L. score≥10
Luyao CHEN ; Xiaoqiang LIU ; Yifan TAN ; Weipeng LIU ; Jieping HU ; Jing XIONG ; Kang WANG ; Tao LIU ; Gongxian WANG ; Bin FU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(5):363-368
Objective:To explore the application value of three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy(RAPN)for the treatment of highly complex(R.E.N.A.L. score≥10)renal hilar tumors.Methods:The clinical data of 87 patients with highly complex renal hilar tumors with R.E.N.A.L. scores ≥10 who were treated in First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from January 2021 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed,of which 36 underwent 3D visualization reconstruction and 51 underwent conventional CT. The 3D visualization reconstruction method was to import the patient’s enhanced CT images in DICOM format into the 3D reconstruction image data processing software to produce a 3D visualization model. There were 22 males and 14 females in the 3D visualization group,with an average age of(54.2 ± 9.5)years,a body mass index of(24.8 ± 4.5)kg/m 2,and a tumor size of(4.3 ± 1.0)cm. Tumors were located on the left side in 16 cases and on the right side in 20 cases. Tumor stages were classified as T 1a in 11 cases,T 1b in 21 cases,and T 2a in 4 cases. The R.E.N.A.L. scores were distributed as follows:10 points in 21 cases,11 points in 12 cases,and 12 points in 3 cases. The estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)before operation was(78.2±9.6)ml/(min·1.73 m 2). There were 35 males and 16 females in the conventional CT group,with an average age of(51.3±8.9)years,a body mass index of(25.4 ± 3.9)kg/m 2,and a tumor size of(4.1 ± 1.2)cm. Tumors were located on the left side in 25 cases and on the right side in 26 cases. Tumor stages were classified as T 1a in 12 cases,T 1b in 33 cases,and T 2a in 6 cases. The R.E.N.A.L. scores were distributed as follows:10 points in 31 cases,11 points in 18 cases,and 12 points in 2 cases . The preoperative eGFR was(80.6 ± 8.8)ml/(min·1.73 m 2). There was no statistical difference in general data and preoperative renal function between the two groups( P > 0.05). Both groups underwent RAPN. The two groups were analyzed and compared in terms of operation time,warm ischemia time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative hospital stay,postoperative complications,and changes in renal function 3 months after surgery. Results:There were no cases of conversion to radical treatment or open surgery in both the 3D visualization group and the conventional CT group. The 3D visualization group had shorter operation time[(94.6 ± 18.5)min vs.(110.2 ± 17.2)min, P < 0.001],shorter renal artery occlusion time[(23.3 ± 4.0)min vs.(27.2 ± 3.3)min, P < 0.001],less intraoperative blood loss[120(100,250)ml vs. 150(120,300)ml, P = 0.018],and a lower proportion of intraoperative collecting system incision(19/36 vs. 38/51, P = 0.042)than the conventional CT group. There was no significant statistical difference in the time of postoperative drainage tube removal and postoperative hospital stay between the two groups( P > 0.05). One case in the 3D visualization group had postoperative fever,and two cases in the conventional CT group had postoperative obvious macroscopic hematuria. Postoperative pathological diagnosis of the patients was clear cell carcinoma in 78 cases,papillary cell carcinoma in 6 cases,chromophobe cell carcinoma in 2 cases,and oncocytoma in 1 case. No positive resection margin was found in both groups. Three months after surgery,there was no significant statistical difference in eGFR between the two groups[(70.6 ± 8.5)ml/(min·1.73 m 2)vs.(71.4 ± 9.2)ml/(min·1.73 m 2), P = 0.681]. During the median follow-up of 17.8 months,no tumor recurrence or metastasis was observed in either group. Conclusions:RAPN has good safety and feasibility in the treatment of highly complex(R.E.N.A.L. score ≥10)renal hilar tumors. Preoperative three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology helps to reduce RAPN operation time,renal artery occlusion time and intraoperative blood loss,and has good clinical application value.
3.Establishment of reference values for clot waveform analysis parameters and their clinical application in differentiating acquired hemophilia A from lupus anticoagulant positive conditions
Bin YAN ; Mengchao CUI ; Yuanyuan WEN ; Di WU ; Luyi RU ; Huixin ZOU ; Tianxi HU ; Ruijuan WANG ; Suping ZHAI ; Weipeng DU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(3):371-377
Objective:To establish reference values for clot waveform analysis (CWA) and analyze their diagnostic efficacy in distinguishing acquired hemophilia A (AHA) and lupus anticoagulant (LA)-positive patients.Methods:Case-Control Study. A total of 391 healthy individuals(260 males and 131 females) with a mean age of 45.53±14.85 years were enrolled at Nanyang central Hospital between January 6, 2023 and October 10, 2024. Prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), and thrombin time (TT) were measured to establish reference ranges for the CWA parameters, including maximal reaction velocity (Min1), maximal reaction acceleration (Min2), and maximal reaction deceleration (Max2). A total of 158 definitively diagnosed AHA and LA-positive patients (mean age:42.46±14.83 years), including 34 AHA patients and 124 LA-positive patients, were recruited. The Mann Whitney U test was used to analyze the differences in the CWA parameters between the two groups. The diagnostic efficacy of CWA parameters in distinguishing AHA and LA-positive patients was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve AUC and the cut-off values were calculated. Results:The reference values for PT-Min1, APTT-Min1, APTT-Min2, APTT-Max2, TT-Min1, TT-Min2, TT-Max2 were 203.41-516.89, 144.63-324.03, 526.46-1 190.03, -404.96±157.22, 159.17±60.34, 272.29-686.99, and -289.47--113.76, respectively. Compared with the CWA parameters in AHA patients, APTT-Max2 was significantly lower in LA-positive patients [-422.74(-577.50, -239.22) vs. -68.87(-92.85,30.28), Z=-7.43, P<0.01], while PT-Min1, APTT-Min1, APTT-Min2, TT-Min1, TT-Min2 were significantly elevated [287.01(188.03, 382.50) vs. 107.45(90.20, 151.39), 972.88(601.20, 1 351.19) vs. 229.10(118.38, 371.67), Z=6.68, 6.69, all P<0.01]. ROC analysis demonstrated the APTT-CWA parameter exhibited high diagnostic efficacy in patients with AHA (AUC>0.900 for both).Additionally, APTT-Min1 and APTT-Max2 were found to be useful in distinguishing between AHA patients and those with LA-positive status accompanied by APTT prolongation (AUC=0.660, 0.700, respectively). Conclusions:Reference values for CWA parameters were successfully established. The APTT-CWA is useful for differentiating between AHA and LA-positive patients and APTT-Max2 demonstrated a good diagnostic value in differentiating AHA patients from those with LA-positive status accompanied by APTT prolongation.
4.Clinical application of three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal hilar tumors with R.E.N.A.L. score≥10
Luyao CHEN ; Xiaoqiang LIU ; Yifan TAN ; Weipeng LIU ; Jieping HU ; Jing XIONG ; Kang WANG ; Tao LIU ; Gongxian WANG ; Bin FU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(5):363-368
Objective:To explore the application value of three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy(RAPN)for the treatment of highly complex(R.E.N.A.L. score≥10)renal hilar tumors.Methods:The clinical data of 87 patients with highly complex renal hilar tumors with R.E.N.A.L. scores ≥10 who were treated in First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from January 2021 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed,of which 36 underwent 3D visualization reconstruction and 51 underwent conventional CT. The 3D visualization reconstruction method was to import the patient’s enhanced CT images in DICOM format into the 3D reconstruction image data processing software to produce a 3D visualization model. There were 22 males and 14 females in the 3D visualization group,with an average age of(54.2 ± 9.5)years,a body mass index of(24.8 ± 4.5)kg/m 2,and a tumor size of(4.3 ± 1.0)cm. Tumors were located on the left side in 16 cases and on the right side in 20 cases. Tumor stages were classified as T 1a in 11 cases,T 1b in 21 cases,and T 2a in 4 cases. The R.E.N.A.L. scores were distributed as follows:10 points in 21 cases,11 points in 12 cases,and 12 points in 3 cases. The estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)before operation was(78.2±9.6)ml/(min·1.73 m 2). There were 35 males and 16 females in the conventional CT group,with an average age of(51.3±8.9)years,a body mass index of(25.4 ± 3.9)kg/m 2,and a tumor size of(4.1 ± 1.2)cm. Tumors were located on the left side in 25 cases and on the right side in 26 cases. Tumor stages were classified as T 1a in 12 cases,T 1b in 33 cases,and T 2a in 6 cases. The R.E.N.A.L. scores were distributed as follows:10 points in 31 cases,11 points in 18 cases,and 12 points in 2 cases . The preoperative eGFR was(80.6 ± 8.8)ml/(min·1.73 m 2). There was no statistical difference in general data and preoperative renal function between the two groups( P > 0.05). Both groups underwent RAPN. The two groups were analyzed and compared in terms of operation time,warm ischemia time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative hospital stay,postoperative complications,and changes in renal function 3 months after surgery. Results:There were no cases of conversion to radical treatment or open surgery in both the 3D visualization group and the conventional CT group. The 3D visualization group had shorter operation time[(94.6 ± 18.5)min vs.(110.2 ± 17.2)min, P < 0.001],shorter renal artery occlusion time[(23.3 ± 4.0)min vs.(27.2 ± 3.3)min, P < 0.001],less intraoperative blood loss[120(100,250)ml vs. 150(120,300)ml, P = 0.018],and a lower proportion of intraoperative collecting system incision(19/36 vs. 38/51, P = 0.042)than the conventional CT group. There was no significant statistical difference in the time of postoperative drainage tube removal and postoperative hospital stay between the two groups( P > 0.05). One case in the 3D visualization group had postoperative fever,and two cases in the conventional CT group had postoperative obvious macroscopic hematuria. Postoperative pathological diagnosis of the patients was clear cell carcinoma in 78 cases,papillary cell carcinoma in 6 cases,chromophobe cell carcinoma in 2 cases,and oncocytoma in 1 case. No positive resection margin was found in both groups. Three months after surgery,there was no significant statistical difference in eGFR between the two groups[(70.6 ± 8.5)ml/(min·1.73 m 2)vs.(71.4 ± 9.2)ml/(min·1.73 m 2), P = 0.681]. During the median follow-up of 17.8 months,no tumor recurrence or metastasis was observed in either group. Conclusions:RAPN has good safety and feasibility in the treatment of highly complex(R.E.N.A.L. score ≥10)renal hilar tumors. Preoperative three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology helps to reduce RAPN operation time,renal artery occlusion time and intraoperative blood loss,and has good clinical application value.
5.Establishment of reference values for clot waveform analysis parameters and their clinical application in differentiating acquired hemophilia A from lupus anticoagulant positive conditions
Bin YAN ; Mengchao CUI ; Yuanyuan WEN ; Di WU ; Luyi RU ; Huixin ZOU ; Tianxi HU ; Ruijuan WANG ; Suping ZHAI ; Weipeng DU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(3):371-377
Objective:To establish reference values for clot waveform analysis (CWA) and analyze their diagnostic efficacy in distinguishing acquired hemophilia A (AHA) and lupus anticoagulant (LA)-positive patients.Methods:Case-Control Study. A total of 391 healthy individuals(260 males and 131 females) with a mean age of 45.53±14.85 years were enrolled at Nanyang central Hospital between January 6, 2023 and October 10, 2024. Prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), and thrombin time (TT) were measured to establish reference ranges for the CWA parameters, including maximal reaction velocity (Min1), maximal reaction acceleration (Min2), and maximal reaction deceleration (Max2). A total of 158 definitively diagnosed AHA and LA-positive patients (mean age:42.46±14.83 years), including 34 AHA patients and 124 LA-positive patients, were recruited. The Mann Whitney U test was used to analyze the differences in the CWA parameters between the two groups. The diagnostic efficacy of CWA parameters in distinguishing AHA and LA-positive patients was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve AUC and the cut-off values were calculated. Results:The reference values for PT-Min1, APTT-Min1, APTT-Min2, APTT-Max2, TT-Min1, TT-Min2, TT-Max2 were 203.41-516.89, 144.63-324.03, 526.46-1 190.03, -404.96±157.22, 159.17±60.34, 272.29-686.99, and -289.47--113.76, respectively. Compared with the CWA parameters in AHA patients, APTT-Max2 was significantly lower in LA-positive patients [-422.74(-577.50, -239.22) vs. -68.87(-92.85,30.28), Z=-7.43, P<0.01], while PT-Min1, APTT-Min1, APTT-Min2, TT-Min1, TT-Min2 were significantly elevated [287.01(188.03, 382.50) vs. 107.45(90.20, 151.39), 972.88(601.20, 1 351.19) vs. 229.10(118.38, 371.67), Z=6.68, 6.69, all P<0.01]. ROC analysis demonstrated the APTT-CWA parameter exhibited high diagnostic efficacy in patients with AHA (AUC>0.900 for both).Additionally, APTT-Min1 and APTT-Max2 were found to be useful in distinguishing between AHA patients and those with LA-positive status accompanied by APTT prolongation (AUC=0.660, 0.700, respectively). Conclusions:Reference values for CWA parameters were successfully established. The APTT-CWA is useful for differentiating between AHA and LA-positive patients and APTT-Max2 demonstrated a good diagnostic value in differentiating AHA patients from those with LA-positive status accompanied by APTT prolongation.
6.Analysis of bacterial colonization pathways and predictive factors of epidural analgesia catheters in patients with chronic pain
Zhuang TANG ; Liming ZHOU ; Ping HU ; Lin ZHAO ; Weipeng HONG ; Xingli SHEN ; Xingyu LI ; Lingjie YANG ; Qizhi HE
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(12):67-70,76
Objective To analyze the incidence,colonization pathways,and predictive factors of bacterial colonization of epidural analgesia catheters in patients with chronic pain.Methods A total of 150 patients with chronic pain who underwent continuous epidural catheterization(catheter in-dwelling time of 7 to 10 days)were selected as study subjects.Samples from three sites were collect-ed for bacterial culture.Clinical data of the patients were collected,and the positive rate of bacterial culture,characteristics of bacterial species distribution,and bacterial colonization pathways were ana-lyzed.The efficacy of predictive factors was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results The positive rates of bacterial culture in samples from the skin swabbing fluid around the puncture site,the subcutaneous segment of the catheter,and the catheter tip were 22.0%,7.3%,and 8.7%,respectively.Staphylococcus epidermidis was the predominant colonizing bacterial species.Spearman correlation coefficient analysis showed a significant correlation between the results of bacterial culture from the skin around the puncture site and catheter tip colonization(r=0.47,P<0.01).ROC curve analysis revealed that the area under the curve of bacterial culture results from the skin around the puncture site in predicting catheter tip bacterial colonization was 0.843,with a sensitivity of 84.9%and a specificity of 84.6%.Conclusion Bacterial migra-tion along the catheter is the main pathway for catheter tip bacterial colonization,and the results of bacterial culture from the skin around the puncture site are an effective predictive factor for the risk of bacterial colonization.
7.Impact of 5G remote robotic cholecystectomy on postoperative rehabilitation and quality of life in patients with gallstones
Yuqi MA ; Ming HU ; Yuan DENG ; Jing YANG ; Jin GUO ; Zeping ZHANG ; Wutang JING ; Weipeng ZHAN ; Hui CAI ; Yuntao MA
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(7):528-532
Objective:To evaluate the effect of 5th generation mobile communication technology(5G) remote robot-assisted cholecystectomy on postoperative recovery and quality of life in patients with gallstones.Methods:Clinical data of patients who underwent 5G remote robotic cholecystectomy(20 cases) vs traditional robotic cholecystectomy(20 cases) at Gansu Provincial People's Hospital from May to September 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Intraoperative and postoperative related indexes were compared between the two groups, and changes in pain analog scores before, 12 hours, and 24 hours after surgery, and global quality of life (GIQLI) scores before and 3 months after surgery were evaluated.Results:There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of intraoperative and postoperative conditions (intraoperative blood loss, operative time, time to exhaustion, and length of hospital stay). Patients' pain analog scores at 12 and 24 hours postoperatively were lower than preoperatively, but the differences were not statistically significant( P>0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference in recovery indicators between the two groups compared to the control group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The postoperative recovery metrics of 5G tele-robotic-assisted cholecystectomy were consistent with the results of conventional robotic surgery.
8.Impact of 5G remote robotic cholecystectomy on postoperative rehabilitation and quality of life in patients with gallstones
Yuqi MA ; Ming HU ; Yuan DENG ; Jing YANG ; Jin GUO ; Zeping ZHANG ; Wutang JING ; Weipeng ZHAN ; Hui CAI ; Yuntao MA
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(7):528-532
Objective:To evaluate the effect of 5th generation mobile communication technology(5G) remote robot-assisted cholecystectomy on postoperative recovery and quality of life in patients with gallstones.Methods:Clinical data of patients who underwent 5G remote robotic cholecystectomy(20 cases) vs traditional robotic cholecystectomy(20 cases) at Gansu Provincial People's Hospital from May to September 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Intraoperative and postoperative related indexes were compared between the two groups, and changes in pain analog scores before, 12 hours, and 24 hours after surgery, and global quality of life (GIQLI) scores before and 3 months after surgery were evaluated.Results:There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of intraoperative and postoperative conditions (intraoperative blood loss, operative time, time to exhaustion, and length of hospital stay). Patients' pain analog scores at 12 and 24 hours postoperatively were lower than preoperatively, but the differences were not statistically significant( P>0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference in recovery indicators between the two groups compared to the control group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The postoperative recovery metrics of 5G tele-robotic-assisted cholecystectomy were consistent with the results of conventional robotic surgery.
9.The therapeutic effect and neurological function impact of dual microcatheter technology in patients with intracranial wide neck aneurysms
Xiuyao MA ; Chao REN ; Bin LIU ; Weipeng CHENG ; Ping HU ; Lei DING ; Xiao ZHOU ; Pengkun FAN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2024;32(9):915-917
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of dual microcatheter technology on patients with intracranial wide necked aneurysms and its impact on their neurological function.Method This article adopts a prospective randomized controlled study,collect clinical data of 55 patients with intracranial wide neck aneurysms from the First People's Hospital of Suzhou City from March 2017 to March 2022.According to different treatment methods,divided treatment group 28 cases and control group 27 cases.The control group patients received stent assisted therapy,while the treatment group patients received dual microcatheter intervention therapy.Compare efficacy and complications two groups;changes in NIHSS score and ADL score before and 6 months after surgery;Postoperative prognosis at 6 months.Result The total effective rate of the treatment group was 100.00%,while the total effective rate of the control group was 96.30%;two groups of patients with intracranial wide necked aneurysms treatment efficacy no significant difference(P>0.05).The treatment group complications in patients with intracranial wide necked aneurysms(7.14%)less control group(33.33%)(P<0.05).The two groups NIHSS score of patients with intracranial wide necked aneurysms lower before surgery at 6 months after surgery,while the ADL score higher before surgery(P<0.05);the treatment group NIHSS score of patients with intracranial wide necked aneurysms(8.76±0.87)score lower control group(9.82±0.96)score after 6 months of treatment,while the ADL score(57.82±5.43)score higher control group(64.52±5.16)score(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in mRS Scores between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The dual microcatheter technology has a good therapeutic effect on IWNA patients,can reduce the occurrence of complications,improve patient neurological function.
10.Robotic-assisted"3+1"Surgical Mode Strategy for 6 Cases of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
Yuqi MA ; Yuntao MA ; Diaolong MA ; Qian YANG ; Weipeng ZHAI ; Hui CAI ; Ming HU
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2024;24(10):678-682
Objective To investigate the feasibility of robotic-assisted"3+1"surgical mode strategy for the treatment of median arcuate ligament syndrome(MALS).Methods Six patients diagnosed as MALS were enrolled between June 2019 and October 2023.The utilization of robotic-assisted"3+1"surgical mode(a 4-hole operation with 3 robot arms and 1 assistance hole)was carried out.Through a posterior splenic artery approach,the compression of the midline arcuate ligament on the abdominal trunk was relieved,which was an abdominal trunk vascularization.Results All the 6 patients underwent robotic-assisted"3+1"surgical mode successfully.The surgical duration(including the time for connecting and disconnecting the machine)was 38-52 min,with a mean of 43.2 min.The intraoperative bleeding volume was 5-25 ml,with a mean of 15 ml.The postoperative hospital stay was 6-9 d,with a mean of 7.5 d.All the 6 patients were followed up for 1-45 months after surgery(median,2.5 months).One patient remained unchanged in body weight,while 5 patients gained 1.0-2.0 kg in body weight,with a mean of 1.5 kg.The symptom of postprandial epigastric pain completely resolved in 5 patients,while the symptom was reduced but not completely alleviated in one patient.Conclusion Treatment of MALS with the robotic-assisted"3+1"surgical model involving abdominal trunk vascularization through a posterior splenic artery approach is safe and feasible.

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