1.A cohort study on the preventive effect of preserving the urethral ridge in transurethral Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate on retrograde ejaculation
Qinglong WU ; Songtao ZHAO ; Tao WANG ; Rongjin FANG ; Chao LI ; Jiqian WANG ; Yongchao WANG ; Yongmei CHEN ; Weiwen LIU ; Bin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(9):676-683
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of preserving the urethral ridge during Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate(HoLEP)in preventing postoperative retrograde ejaculation and to evaluate its impact on sexual function.Methods:This prospective cohort study enrolled patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)who underwent HoLEP at Xiamen Haicang Hospital(Haicang Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen Medical College)from November 2022 to June 2024. Inclusion criteria were as follows:diagnosis of BPH confirmed by color Doppler ultrasound;International Prostate Symptom Score(IPSS)> 7;maximum urinary flow rate(Q max)< 15 ml/s;prostate-specific antigen(PSA)< 4 ng/ml;and an active sexual life with intact antegrade ejaculation. Exclusion criteria included neurogenic bladder,active urinary tract infection(UTI),and other relevant conditions. Patients were grouped based on the operating surgeon's comprehensive judgment during surgery,considering the degree of prostatic median lobe hyperplasia(preserved if hyperplasia was mild,not preserved if severe). The EP-HoLEP group underwent “tunnel technique” enucleation of the middle lobe hyperplasia with preservation of the urethral ridge,while the HoLEP group underwent conventional prostate enucleation. Primary outcomes included postoperative retrograde ejaculation rate,International Index of Erectile Function(IIEF),Ejaculation Projection Score(EPS),IPSS,Quality of Life Score(QOL),Q max,post-void residual urine volume(PVR),operative time,and postoperative complications. Univariate analysis was used to screen potential influencing factors,followed by multivariate logistic regression to identify independent predictors. Results:Seventy patients with BPH were enrolled,with 35 in each group. Baseline characteristics,including age[(69.97 ± 5.14)years vs.(72.34 ± 5.08)years],body mass index(BMI)[(22.99 ± 1.41)kg/m2 vs.(23.16 ± 1.38)kg/m2],prostate volume[47.4(31.9,59.4)ml vs. 44.2(34.9,61.7)ml],PSA[4.0(1.9,8.2)ng/ml vs. 3.1(2.6,5.0)ng/ml],hemoglobin[(130.09 ± 12.92)g/L vs.(125.69 ± 17.26)g/L],IPSS[17(10,22)vs. 17(10,27)],QOL[5(4,5)vs. 4(4,5)],Q max[7.5(6.3,9.1)ml/s vs. 7.0(5.9,8.9)ml/s]and PVR[65(22,167)ml vs. 60(16,150)ml]showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups( P > 0.05). Operative time[65(55,76)min vs. 63(55,73)min],postoperative 2-hour hemoglobin[(124.17 ± 14.89)g/L vs.(120.11 ± 15.44)g/L],and postoperative hospital stay[(3.94 ± 1.89)days vs.(3.66 ± 1.53)days]were also comparable between the two groups( P > 0.05). No significant difference was observed in the decrease in IIEF score[1(0,2)vs. 2(0,6), P = 0.203]. EPS at 3 months[2(1,3)vs. 1(0,2), P < 0.001]and at 6 months[2(1,2)vs. 1(0,2), P < 0.001]postoperatively were significantly higher in the EP-HoLEP group. The incidence of postoperative UTI did not differ significantly[5.7%(2/35)vs. 2.9%(1/35), P = 1.00]. Two cases of urinary retention occurred after catheter removal in the EP-HoLEP group,while none occurred in the HoLEP group. No blood transfusions or urethral strictures were reported in either group. The incidence of retrograde ejaculation was significantly lower in the EP-HoLEP group[28.6%(10/35)vs. 68.6%(24/35), P <0.001]. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that urethral ridge preservation was an independent protective factor for retrograde ejaculation after HoLEP( OR = 0.159,95% CI 0.053 ? 0.476, P = 0.001). Conclusions:Urethral ridge preservation during HoLEP is safe and feasible,significantly reduces retrograde ejaculation,and preserves ejaculatory function,though it offers limited erectile function preservation. This approach is suitable for middle-aged,young,or younger elderly patients who prioritize ejaculatory quality,and provides clinical evidence for surgical optimization.
2.Preliminary study on the role of peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 in the regulation of maxillofacial development
Xingzhi YAN ; Xinyu CAI ; Simai CHEN ; Weiwen FANG ; Fan LEI ; Dan CAO ; Yang ZHANG
STOMATOLOGY 2025;45(4):241-247
Objective To investigate the effect of peptidyl arginine deiminase 4(PAD4)on the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from oral bones(OMSC)and craniomaxillofacial development.Methods Immunofluorescence was used to detect the ex-pression of PAD4 in the mandibular of mice E13.5 embryo.A peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 knockout(PAD4-KO)mouse model was constructed.Craniomaxillofacial development was investigated by micro-CT.CCK-8 assay and Transwell assay were used to detect the OMSC proliferation ability and migration ability of PAD4-KO and wild type(WT)mouse.ALP staining was used to detect the changes in OMSC osteogenic differentiation ability.The expression of osteogenesis-related genes was detected by immunofluorescence and PCR assay.Results PAD4 was highly expressed in the mandibular tissue of mouse embryos at E13.5.On the cellular level,PAD4 was ex-pressed in the nucleus and mitochondria of OMSC.Compared to the WT mice,micro-CT showed that PAD4-KO mice had retrusive jaw and decreased mineralization.The proliferation and migration ability of OMSC in PAD4-KO mice were decreased.OMSCs lacking PAD4 had significantly decreased ALP staining level,and the expression levels of osteogenesis-related genes were decreased.In addition,it was found that PAD4 might affect OMSC mineralization by regulating Runx2 transcription.Conclusion PAD4 is expressed in the jaw during embryonic development.It might affect the embryonic development by regulating the proliferation and differentiation of OMSC,leading to craniomaxillofacial abnormalities
3.Preliminary study on the role of peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 in the regulation of maxillofacial development
Xingzhi YAN ; Xinyu CAI ; Simai CHEN ; Weiwen FANG ; Fan LEI ; Dan CAO ; Yang ZHANG
STOMATOLOGY 2025;45(4):241-247
Objective To investigate the effect of peptidyl arginine deiminase 4(PAD4)on the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from oral bones(OMSC)and craniomaxillofacial development.Methods Immunofluorescence was used to detect the ex-pression of PAD4 in the mandibular of mice E13.5 embryo.A peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 knockout(PAD4-KO)mouse model was constructed.Craniomaxillofacial development was investigated by micro-CT.CCK-8 assay and Transwell assay were used to detect the OMSC proliferation ability and migration ability of PAD4-KO and wild type(WT)mouse.ALP staining was used to detect the changes in OMSC osteogenic differentiation ability.The expression of osteogenesis-related genes was detected by immunofluorescence and PCR assay.Results PAD4 was highly expressed in the mandibular tissue of mouse embryos at E13.5.On the cellular level,PAD4 was ex-pressed in the nucleus and mitochondria of OMSC.Compared to the WT mice,micro-CT showed that PAD4-KO mice had retrusive jaw and decreased mineralization.The proliferation and migration ability of OMSC in PAD4-KO mice were decreased.OMSCs lacking PAD4 had significantly decreased ALP staining level,and the expression levels of osteogenesis-related genes were decreased.In addition,it was found that PAD4 might affect OMSC mineralization by regulating Runx2 transcription.Conclusion PAD4 is expressed in the jaw during embryonic development.It might affect the embryonic development by regulating the proliferation and differentiation of OMSC,leading to craniomaxillofacial abnormalities
4.A cohort study on the preventive effect of preserving the urethral ridge in transurethral Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate on retrograde ejaculation
Qinglong WU ; Songtao ZHAO ; Tao WANG ; Rongjin FANG ; Chao LI ; Jiqian WANG ; Yongchao WANG ; Yongmei CHEN ; Weiwen LIU ; Bin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(9):676-683
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of preserving the urethral ridge during Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate(HoLEP)in preventing postoperative retrograde ejaculation and to evaluate its impact on sexual function.Methods:This prospective cohort study enrolled patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)who underwent HoLEP at Xiamen Haicang Hospital(Haicang Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen Medical College)from November 2022 to June 2024. Inclusion criteria were as follows:diagnosis of BPH confirmed by color Doppler ultrasound;International Prostate Symptom Score(IPSS)> 7;maximum urinary flow rate(Q max)< 15 ml/s;prostate-specific antigen(PSA)< 4 ng/ml;and an active sexual life with intact antegrade ejaculation. Exclusion criteria included neurogenic bladder,active urinary tract infection(UTI),and other relevant conditions. Patients were grouped based on the operating surgeon's comprehensive judgment during surgery,considering the degree of prostatic median lobe hyperplasia(preserved if hyperplasia was mild,not preserved if severe). The EP-HoLEP group underwent “tunnel technique” enucleation of the middle lobe hyperplasia with preservation of the urethral ridge,while the HoLEP group underwent conventional prostate enucleation. Primary outcomes included postoperative retrograde ejaculation rate,International Index of Erectile Function(IIEF),Ejaculation Projection Score(EPS),IPSS,Quality of Life Score(QOL),Q max,post-void residual urine volume(PVR),operative time,and postoperative complications. Univariate analysis was used to screen potential influencing factors,followed by multivariate logistic regression to identify independent predictors. Results:Seventy patients with BPH were enrolled,with 35 in each group. Baseline characteristics,including age[(69.97 ± 5.14)years vs.(72.34 ± 5.08)years],body mass index(BMI)[(22.99 ± 1.41)kg/m2 vs.(23.16 ± 1.38)kg/m2],prostate volume[47.4(31.9,59.4)ml vs. 44.2(34.9,61.7)ml],PSA[4.0(1.9,8.2)ng/ml vs. 3.1(2.6,5.0)ng/ml],hemoglobin[(130.09 ± 12.92)g/L vs.(125.69 ± 17.26)g/L],IPSS[17(10,22)vs. 17(10,27)],QOL[5(4,5)vs. 4(4,5)],Q max[7.5(6.3,9.1)ml/s vs. 7.0(5.9,8.9)ml/s]and PVR[65(22,167)ml vs. 60(16,150)ml]showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups( P > 0.05). Operative time[65(55,76)min vs. 63(55,73)min],postoperative 2-hour hemoglobin[(124.17 ± 14.89)g/L vs.(120.11 ± 15.44)g/L],and postoperative hospital stay[(3.94 ± 1.89)days vs.(3.66 ± 1.53)days]were also comparable between the two groups( P > 0.05). No significant difference was observed in the decrease in IIEF score[1(0,2)vs. 2(0,6), P = 0.203]. EPS at 3 months[2(1,3)vs. 1(0,2), P < 0.001]and at 6 months[2(1,2)vs. 1(0,2), P < 0.001]postoperatively were significantly higher in the EP-HoLEP group. The incidence of postoperative UTI did not differ significantly[5.7%(2/35)vs. 2.9%(1/35), P = 1.00]. Two cases of urinary retention occurred after catheter removal in the EP-HoLEP group,while none occurred in the HoLEP group. No blood transfusions or urethral strictures were reported in either group. The incidence of retrograde ejaculation was significantly lower in the EP-HoLEP group[28.6%(10/35)vs. 68.6%(24/35), P <0.001]. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that urethral ridge preservation was an independent protective factor for retrograde ejaculation after HoLEP( OR = 0.159,95% CI 0.053 ? 0.476, P = 0.001). Conclusions:Urethral ridge preservation during HoLEP is safe and feasible,significantly reduces retrograde ejaculation,and preserves ejaculatory function,though it offers limited erectile function preservation. This approach is suitable for middle-aged,young,or younger elderly patients who prioritize ejaculatory quality,and provides clinical evidence for surgical optimization.
5.Key strategies of ICU in promoting organ donation: a relay for life
Aijun PAN ; Pang WANG ; Chaoyang XIE ; Yang FANG ; Xiaoqin FAN ; Sheng CHEN ; Weiwen WU ; Xingwang ZHAO ; Wu LIANG ; Wenshi JIANG ; Yalin OU
Organ Transplantation 2020;11(2):288-
Organ transplantation is an effective treatment for end-stage organ failure. However, organ shortage has always been a common problem faced by countries around the world. The recognition and active participation of intensive care unit (ICU) medical staff in organ donation contributes to promoting the development of organ donation, thereby alleviating the shortage of donor organ. In this article, the key strategies of ICU donor management to promote organ donation and the key strategies of ICU medical staff management to promote organ donation were summarized, aiming to provide reference for organ donation practitioners (especially ICU medical staff) and jointly facilitate the professional development of organ donation.
6.Significance of changes of difference in percutaneous-arterial blood partial pressure of carbon dioxide in liquid resuscitation of patients with septic shock
Honglong FANG ; Juan CHEN ; Jian LUO ; Huayong WU ; Meiqin CHEN ; Xinglin FENG ; Danqiong WANG ; Weiwen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2019;26(5):529-532
Objective To approach the significance of changes of percutaneous-arterial blood carbon dioxide partial pressure difference [P(tc-a)CO2] in liquid resuscitation of patients with septic shock. Methods One hundred and sixty-eight patients with septic shock admitted and treated in the Department of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Quzhou People's Hospital from January 2015 to January 2018 were enrolled, and after early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) for 6 hours, according to central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) and lactate clearance (LC), they were divided into ScvO2 and LC achievement group (ScvO2 ≥ 0.7 and LC≥10%), ScvO2 achievement group (ScvO2 ≥ 0.7 and LC < 10%), LC achievement group (ScvO2 < 0.7 and LC≥10%), and un-achievement group (ScvO2 < 0.7 and LC < 10%). The mechanical ventilation time, ICU hospitalization time, 28-day mortality, P(tc-a)CO2 etc. were compared among the four groups; the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to evaluate the predictive value of P(tc-a)CO2 for 28-day prognosis in patients with septic shock. Results The trends of mechanical ventilation time, ICU hospitalization time, and 28-day mortality were all ScvO2 and LC achievement group < LC achievement group < ScvO2 achievement group < un-achievement group [the mechanical ventilation times (days) were respectively 6.12±2.59, 8.43±3.24, 11.78±4.12, 13.03±4.75, ICU hospitalization times (days) were 10.31±2.32, 13.85±3.56, 16.41±3.83, 18.52±4.05, and 28-day mortality rates were 28.85% (15/52), 40.91% (18/44), 51.28% (20/39), 69.70% (23/33)] and the differences among the four groups were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). After 6 hours of EGDT, the heart rate (HR), lactate (Lac), and P(tc-a)CO2 were lower than those before fluid resuscitation, but the mean arterial pressure (MAP), central venous pressure (CVP), and ScvO2 were higher than those before fluid resuscitation among four groups. Except CVP, the differences of other indicators compared among the ScvO2 and LC achievement group, ScvO2 achievement group, LC achievement group and un-achievement group were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). After 6 hours of EGDT, HR, Lac, P(tc-a)CO2 in ScvO2 and LC achievement group, ScvO2 achievement group and LC achievement group were significantly lower than those in the un-achievement group [HR (bpm): 89.05±29.43, 98.82±30.21, 94.33±28.64 vs. 112.85±32.74, Lac (mmol/L): 2.97±1.95, 3.87±2.32, 2.69±1.52 vs. 4.17±2.44, P(tc-a)CO2 (mmHg, 1 mmHg = 0133 kPa): 7.18±4.61, 12.61±5.34, 9.71±4.11 vs. 16.56±10.19], MAP and ScvO2 were significantly higher than those of the un-achievement group [MAP (mmHg): 88.05±21.67, 77.33±18.56, 83.11±19.71 vs. 70.32±18.79, ScvO2: 0.76±0.14, 0.75±0.16, 0.67±0.14 vs. 0.63±0.18, all P < 0.05]. The P(tc-a)CO2 of 28 days survivors were significantly lower than that of the deaths among four groups (mmHg: 5.78±2.27 vs. 14.14±3.65, 7.07±2.81 vs. 15.06±4.11, 6.35±2.09 vs. 14.94±4.06, 7.93±3.81 vs. 18.34±4.63, all P < 0.05). When P(tc-a)CO2 > 7.24 mmHg predicted 28-day mortality in ScvO2 and LC achievement group, the sensitivity was 89.29%, specificity was 91.45%, and the area under ROC curve (AUC) was 0.86; when P(tc-a)CO2 > 9.46 mmHg predicted 28-day mortality in LC achievement group, the sensitivity was 88.72%, specificity was 85.83% and AUC was 0.91; when P(tc-a)CO2 >12.05 mmHg predicted 28-day mortality in ScvO2 achievement group, the sensitivity was 82.79%, specificity was 86.90% and AUC was 0.79; when P(tc-a)CO2 > 16.22 mmHg predicted 28-day mortality in un-achievement group, the sensitivity was 73.35%, specificity was 80.68% and AUC was 0.68. Conclusion P(tc-a)CO2 can be used as an indicator to evaluate fluid resuscitation effect and prognosis in patients with septic shock.
7.Construction of "Internet +" health management model for physical examination population
Fang BAI ; Liping MENG ; Jiaojiao ZHANG ; Xuejiao WANG ; Bangyong SUN ; Xiaobo TANG ; Weiwen ZHOU ; Liyan CHEN ; Shaoqing SUN ; Ping DENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(17):2176-2179
Objective? To construct the "Internet +" based health management model for physical examination population. Methods? From September 2016 to September 2017, we constructed the primary"Internet +" health management model by literature review. Two rounds of consultation with 25 experts were carried out with the Delphi method to construct the "Internet +" health management model for physical examination population. Results? Among two rounds of consultation, the recovery rate of questionnaire was all 100%. The expert authority coefficient (Cr) was 0.87. The final "Internet +" health management model included 3 first-level indicators, 7 second-level indicators and 26 third-level indicators. Conclusions? The "Internet +"based health management model is reliable which can be intervention for health management model of physical examination population.
8.The effect of enteral immune nutrition on occurrence of acute kidney injury in patients with sepsis
Honglong FANG ; Juan CHEN ; Meiqin CHEN ; Huayong WU ; Jian LUO ; Jianhua HU ; Weiwen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2018;25(1):62-65
Objective To evaluate the effect of enteral immune nutrition on the occurrence of acute kidney injury(AKI) in sepsis patients. Methods A retrospective study was conducted, 80 patients with sepsis admitted and treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Quzhou People's Hospital from January 2015 to December 2016 were enrolled, and according to different treatment programs, they were divided into an immune nutrition group and a standard nutrition group, each group 40 cases. The two groups received an equal amount of calories and nitrogen in enteral nutrition (EN). After treatment, the changes of serum total protein (TP), albumin (Alb), prealbumin (PA), hemoglobin (Hb), C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL-6, IL-10), infection site, length of stay in ICU, mortality in ICU, AKI incidence, AKI staging, etc in the two groups were observed. Results ① After treatment, the nutritional indicators TP, Alb, PA, Hb levels were significantly increased, the serum inflammatory factors CRP, TNF-α, IL-6 were obviously decreased and IL-10 was markedly increased in the two groups compared with those before treatment (all P < 0.05), the changes in the immune nutrition group were more obvious than those in the standard nutrition group [TP (g/L): 60.84±5.90 vs. 58.32±6.11, Alb (g/L): 33.95±3.83 vs. 31.79±3.44, PA (g/L): 0.24±0.04 vs. 0.21±0.03, Hb (g/L): 117.47±16.15 vs. 112.50±15.71, CRP (mg/L): 53.04±23.76 vs. 82.33±37.09, TNF-α (ng/L): 20.29±17.74 vs. 29.63±18.43, IL-6 (ng/L): 50.74±28.55 vs. 80.32±31.67, IL-10 (ng/L): 41.09±24.65 vs. 40.86±24.73]; ② The length of stay in ICU (days: 10.54±4.33 vs. 14.80±5.19), ICU mortality [15.00% (6/40) vs. 32.50% (13/40)] and the incidence of AKI [22.50% (9/40) vs. 47.50% (19/40)] of immune nutrition group were significantly lower than those of standard nutrition group (all P < 0.05); There were 9 cases of AKI mainly at stage I andⅡ (8 cases) in the immune nutrition group, while in the standard nutrition group there were 19 cases with AKI mainly at stageⅢ (11 cases). Conclusion The enteral immune nutrition can effectively reduce the incidence of AKI in sepsis patients, and the mechanism may be related to the immune nutritional preparation can inhibit the expressions of pro-inflammatory factors such as TNF-α, IL-6, etc.
9.Application of clinical teaching model based on core competence in nursing interns
Fengchun ZHANG ; Weiwen ZHANG ; Ling FANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2018;24(35):4317-4320
ObjectiveTo explore the application effects of clinical teaching model based on core competence in nursing interns. Methods? From August 2015 to July 2017, we selected 80 nursing interns at a hospital as subjects by purposive sampling. Nursing interns from August 2015 to July 2016 were set in control group (n=38);another from August 2016 to July 2017 were set in observation group (n=42). Nursing students of control group received routine practice teaching model. Nursing students of observation group were treated with the clinical teaching model based on core competence. All of the nursing students were evaluated with the competency inventory for nursing students (CINS) and clinical practice satisfaction scale of nursing intern before and at the end of internship. Results? At the end of internship, the total score of CINS and dimension scores in clinical biomedical science, general clinical skills, critical thinking inferential capability, morality/responsibility and lifelong learning of nursing students in observation group were higher than those in control group with statistical differences (P<0.01). At the end of internship, the scores of teaching content, practice effects, practice management, teaching diathesis and practice environment in clinical practice satisfaction scale of nursing intern of nursing students in observation group were higher than those in control group with statistical differences (P<0.01). Conclusions? The application of teaching model based on core competence in clinical nursing teaching can effectively improve nursing students' core competence and satisfaction.
10.Application of cluster nursing in improving the success rate of emergency NAVA treatment in AECOPD patients
Huifang DAI ; Xiaoyou SU ; Fang CHEN ; Lielie ZHU ; Weiwen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(23):2993-2996
Objective To investigate the cluster nursing in improving the weaning success rate of emergency neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).Methods A total of 72 AECOPD patients treated with NAVA in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University emergency intensive care unit (EICU) from January 2014 to January 2016 were collected and randomly divided into observation group and control group according to the random number table, 36 cases respectively. The observation group received the cluster nursing, and the control group used the traditional nursing. The incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP), length of stay, the service time and weaning success rate of ventilator were compared between two groups.Results The length of stay in EICU [(7.33±1.79) d]and the service time of ventilator [(3.17±0.63) d]in the observation group were shorter than those in the control group, the differences were statistically significant (t=8.912, 16.524;P<0.05). The incidence of VAP (13.89%) in the observation group was statistically significantly lower than those in the control group (χ2=9.425,P<0.05). The weaning success rate (86.11%) in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (χ2=8.134,P<0.05).Conclusions The cluster nursing in AECOPD patients with emergency NAVA treatment can significantly reduce the ventilator-associated complications and improve the success rate of weaning. It is worthy of clinical promotion.

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