Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy(LPD) poses a high risk of intraoperative bleeding due to the complex anatomy and rich blood supply in the pancreatic head region. This paper innovatively proposes a blood flow control technique system for LPD, adopting a strategy of “priority devascularization and pre-blocking”.By first addressing the peripheral collateral blood supply and the gastroduodenal artery, and then performing dual-system pre-blocking, the dorsal pancreatic artery and the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery are treated in situ through a combined middle and left posterior approach. This progressive blood flow control method enhances surgical safety and oncological radicality, offering a new paradigm for the development of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery.

Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) remains a critical complication contributing to graft dysfunction following liver surgery. As part of an ongoing search for hepatoprotective natural products, five previously unreported homoadamantane-type polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinols (PPAPs), named hyperhomanoons A-E (1-5), and one known analog, hypersampsone O (6), were isolated from Hypericum patulum. Among these, compound 6 demonstrated potent protective effects against CoCl₂-induced hypoxic injury in hepatocytes. Furthermore, in a murine model of hepatic IRI induced by vascular occlusion, pretreatment with 6 markedly alleviated liver damage and reduced hepatocyte apoptosis. This study is the first to identify PPAPs as promising scaffolds for the development of therapeutic agents targeting hepatic IRI, underscoring their potential as lead compounds in drug discovery efforts for ischemic liver diseases.
Reperfusion Injury/prevention & control* ; Animals ; Hypericum/chemistry* ; Phloroglucinol/administration & dosage* ; Mice ; Humans ; Male ; Liver/blood supply* ; Apoptosis/drug effects* ; Molecular Structure ; Protective Agents/pharmacology* ; Hepatocytes/drug effects* ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Liver Diseases/drug therapy*

Objective:To analyze the trabecular bone score (TBS) and its association with muscle health in the postmenopausal population.Methods:It was a cross-sectional study. A total of 214 postmenopausal individuals who underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry testing at the Beijing Research Institute of Sports Science between January and December 2023 were consecutively included. The participants were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of osteoporosis (OP): 62 cases in the OP group and 152 cases in the non-OP group. All subjects completed body composition assessments and scans of bilateral hip and lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD)(All the BMD in this study were areal BMD). Demographic data, including age, age at menarche, age at menopause, and fracture history, were also collected. TBS was calculated using the TBS iNsight software. Muscle health indicators included upper limb, lower limb, trunk, and total muscle mass, lean body mass, appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI), and grip strength. The Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between TBS and muscle health indicators, as well as between TBS and the BMD of lumbar spine (L 1-4). Further, multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to explore the independent association between TBS and muscle health indicators. Results:TBS, lean body mass, ASMI, grip strength, and muscle mass of the upper limb, lower limb, trunk, whole body in the OP group were all lower than those in the non-OP group [(1.27±0.07) vs (1.35±0.07) score, (36.64±3.45) vs (39.14±3.62) kg, (6.16±0.56) vs (6.44±0.63) kg/m2, (23.87±3.31) vs (25.34±4.33) kg, (3.54±0.47) vs (3.78±0.47) kg, (11.70±1.33) vs (12.68±1.49) kg, (16.57±1.68) vs (17.50±1.69) kg, and (34.91±3.33) vs (37.13±3.47) kg] (all P<0.05). Pearson analysis showed that TBS was positively correlated with lean body mass, ASMI, grip strength, and muscle mass of the upper limb, lower limb, whole body (all P<0.05). TBS was negatively correlated with age ( P<0.01). TBS was positively correlated with the BMD of lumbar spine (L 1-4) ( r=0.660, P<0.01). Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that ASMI was positively correlated with TBS ( β=0.284, P<0.01). Conclusion:In the postmenopausal population, individuals with OP have lower TBS. Furthermore, TBS is closely associated with muscle health.

Objective:To analyze the trabecular bone score (TBS) and its association with muscle health in the postmenopausal population.Methods:It was a cross-sectional study. A total of 214 postmenopausal individuals who underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry testing at the Beijing Research Institute of Sports Science between January and December 2023 were consecutively included. The participants were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of osteoporosis (OP): 62 cases in the OP group and 152 cases in the non-OP group. All subjects completed body composition assessments and scans of bilateral hip and lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD)(All the BMD in this study were areal BMD). Demographic data, including age, age at menarche, age at menopause, and fracture history, were also collected. TBS was calculated using the TBS iNsight software. Muscle health indicators included upper limb, lower limb, trunk, and total muscle mass, lean body mass, appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI), and grip strength. The Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between TBS and muscle health indicators, as well as between TBS and the BMD of lumbar spine (L 1-4). Further, multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to explore the independent association between TBS and muscle health indicators. Results:TBS, lean body mass, ASMI, grip strength, and muscle mass of the upper limb, lower limb, trunk, whole body in the OP group were all lower than those in the non-OP group [(1.27±0.07) vs (1.35±0.07) score, (36.64±3.45) vs (39.14±3.62) kg, (6.16±0.56) vs (6.44±0.63) kg/m2, (23.87±3.31) vs (25.34±4.33) kg, (3.54±0.47) vs (3.78±0.47) kg, (11.70±1.33) vs (12.68±1.49) kg, (16.57±1.68) vs (17.50±1.69) kg, and (34.91±3.33) vs (37.13±3.47) kg] (all P<0.05). Pearson analysis showed that TBS was positively correlated with lean body mass, ASMI, grip strength, and muscle mass of the upper limb, lower limb, whole body (all P<0.05). TBS was negatively correlated with age ( P<0.01). TBS was positively correlated with the BMD of lumbar spine (L 1-4) ( r=0.660, P<0.01). Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that ASMI was positively correlated with TBS ( β=0.284, P<0.01). Conclusion:In the postmenopausal population, individuals with OP have lower TBS. Furthermore, TBS is closely associated with muscle health.

Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy(LPD) poses a high risk of intraoperative bleeding due to the complex anatomy and rich blood supply in the pancreatic head region. This paper innovatively proposes a blood flow control technique system for LPD, adopting a strategy of “priority devascularization and pre-blocking”.By first addressing the peripheral collateral blood supply and the gastroduodenal artery, and then performing dual-system pre-blocking, the dorsal pancreatic artery and the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery are treated in situ through a combined middle and left posterior approach. This progressive blood flow control method enhances surgical safety and oncological radicality, offering a new paradigm for the development of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of proper management of inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery (IPDA) in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD).Methods:This is a retrospective case series study. The clinical and pathological data of 70 patients who received LPD due to pancreatic head tumors, periampullary tumors, or distal common bile duct tumors in the Pancreatic Center of the Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from January to December 2022 were retrospectively collected. There were 47 males(67.1%) and 23 females(32.9%),aged (59.9±12.8)years(range:13 to 87 years).The procedure of IPDA exposure was as follows:a middle approach was utilized to expose the right half of superior mesenteric artery(SMA) and its right branches between the SMA and superior mesenteric vein(SMV) in superior colonic region. In the subcolonic region,SMA trunk exposure via dissection along the jejunal artery from feet to head and identification the association between IPDA and jejunal artery were prior to IPDA root ligation and dissection. The safety and efficacy of intraoperative IPDA handling were assessed based on surgical videos. Follow-up was carried out in outpatient clinic or by telephone, and outpatient follow-up was conducted once every 1 to 3 months after surgery.Results:The percentage of total LPD was 98.6%(69/70),with all patients achieving R0 resection. Nine cases(12.9%) were involved in combined vascular resection and reconstruction,with 1 case (1.4%) requiring additional upper abdominal incision for vascular and gastrointestinal reconstruction,while the remaining eight cases (11.4%) were completed laparoscopically. The operative time was (432.7±115.4)minutes(range:282 to 727 minutes), and the blood loss was (140.0±125.7)ml(range:20 to 800 ml). Only two patients(2.9%) received fresh frozen plasma transfusion,with an average volume of 650 ml. Reliable ligation and safe handling of the IPDA were achieved in 91.4%(64/70) of cases, with 8.6%(6/70) suffering from IPDA injury-related bleeding. No one was converted to opened surgery. Pathologically,the mean tumor size was (3.3±1.6)cm (range:1 to 7 cm),and the mean number of harvested lymph nodes was 17.0±7.3(range:0 to 46). Lymph node metastasis was observed in 13 cases (18.6%). Five cases (13.2%) developed grade B pancreatic fistula,while no grade C pancreatic fistula occurred. Other complications included bile leakage in one case(1.4%),delayed gastric emptying in two cases(2.9%), lymphatic leakage in 2 cases(2.9%),intra-abdominal infection in 9 cases(12.9%),and fat liquefaction of surgical incision in 1 case(1.4%). Two cases(2.9%) experienced postoperative intra-abdominal bleeding,one due to mesangial bleeding of lesser curvature of the stomach and the other due to oozing from the hepatic arterial sheath. These bleeding events were not concerned with IPDA. The average length of postoperative hospital stay was (15.2±4.6)days(range:9 to 28 days).Conclusion:Proper intraoperative management of IPDA in LPD might reduce IPDA-related bleeding during and after surgery and improve the safety of LPD.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of proper management of inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery (IPDA) in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD).Methods:This is a retrospective case series study. The clinical and pathological data of 70 patients who received LPD due to pancreatic head tumors, periampullary tumors, or distal common bile duct tumors in the Pancreatic Center of the Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from January to December 2022 were retrospectively collected. There were 47 males(67.1%) and 23 females(32.9%),aged (59.9±12.8)years(range:13 to 87 years).The procedure of IPDA exposure was as follows:a middle approach was utilized to expose the right half of superior mesenteric artery(SMA) and its right branches between the SMA and superior mesenteric vein(SMV) in superior colonic region. In the subcolonic region,SMA trunk exposure via dissection along the jejunal artery from feet to head and identification the association between IPDA and jejunal artery were prior to IPDA root ligation and dissection. The safety and efficacy of intraoperative IPDA handling were assessed based on surgical videos. Follow-up was carried out in outpatient clinic or by telephone, and outpatient follow-up was conducted once every 1 to 3 months after surgery.Results:The percentage of total LPD was 98.6%(69/70),with all patients achieving R0 resection. Nine cases(12.9%) were involved in combined vascular resection and reconstruction,with 1 case (1.4%) requiring additional upper abdominal incision for vascular and gastrointestinal reconstruction,while the remaining eight cases (11.4%) were completed laparoscopically. The operative time was (432.7±115.4)minutes(range:282 to 727 minutes), and the blood loss was (140.0±125.7)ml(range:20 to 800 ml). Only two patients(2.9%) received fresh frozen plasma transfusion,with an average volume of 650 ml. Reliable ligation and safe handling of the IPDA were achieved in 91.4%(64/70) of cases, with 8.6%(6/70) suffering from IPDA injury-related bleeding. No one was converted to opened surgery. Pathologically,the mean tumor size was (3.3±1.6)cm (range:1 to 7 cm),and the mean number of harvested lymph nodes was 17.0±7.3(range:0 to 46). Lymph node metastasis was observed in 13 cases (18.6%). Five cases (13.2%) developed grade B pancreatic fistula,while no grade C pancreatic fistula occurred. Other complications included bile leakage in one case(1.4%),delayed gastric emptying in two cases(2.9%), lymphatic leakage in 2 cases(2.9%),intra-abdominal infection in 9 cases(12.9%),and fat liquefaction of surgical incision in 1 case(1.4%). Two cases(2.9%) experienced postoperative intra-abdominal bleeding,one due to mesangial bleeding of lesser curvature of the stomach and the other due to oozing from the hepatic arterial sheath. These bleeding events were not concerned with IPDA. The average length of postoperative hospital stay was (15.2±4.6)days(range:9 to 28 days).Conclusion:Proper intraoperative management of IPDA in LPD might reduce IPDA-related bleeding during and after surgery and improve the safety of LPD.

Objective:To investigate the clinical value of the novel approach,radical resection of the retroperitoneal lipo-lymphatic layer (RRRLLL),in the surgical treatment of resectable pancreatic head cancer.Methods:Between June 2020 and June 2022,a total of 221 patients with pancreatic head cancer underwent surgical treatment using the RRRLLL approach(RRRLLL group),while 107 patients received traditional surgical treatment(traditional group) in five high-volume pancreatic centers in China. Data from surgical technique and clinical perioperative outcomes,including lymph node harvested,surgical time,and complications,were analyzed. The RRRLLL group consisted of 144 males and 77 females with an age of (67.5±9.0) years(range:41.3 to 81.1 years). The traditional group included 71 males and 36 females,with an age of (66.3±8.1) years(range:45.1 to 79.2 years). Statistical analysis was performed using the K-S test, Z test,or χ 2 test, respectively. Results:Pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed successfully in all patients,achieving R0 resection. RRRLLL group surgery required mobilization of retroperitoneal adipose and lymphatic tissues starting from the right edge of the inferior vena cava and extending to the left side,up to the superior mesenteric artery,down to the inferior mesenteric artery,and left to the left side of the aorta,including the perineural and lymphatic tissues around the superior mesenteric artery and the sheath of the mesenteric artery. However,the traditional group did not include the areas mentioned above in the scope of clearance. There were no statistically significant differences between the RRRLLL group and the traditional group in terms of age,sex,tumor size,T stage,and vascular invasion (all P>0.05). However,the number of lymph nodes harvested in the RRRLLL group was significantly higher at 28.7±9.0 (range: 18 to 39) compared to 18.2±8.0 (range: 12 to 21) in the traditional group ( Z=-10.691, P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the number of positive lymph nodes,N staging,and postoperative complications between the two groups. Conclusion:The RRRLLL approach improved lymph node dissection compared to the traditional approach,potentially leading to reduced recurrence rates.

Objective:To investigate the clinical value of the novel approach,radical resection of the retroperitoneal lipo-lymphatic layer (RRRLLL),in the surgical treatment of resectable pancreatic head cancer.Methods:Between June 2020 and June 2022,a total of 221 patients with pancreatic head cancer underwent surgical treatment using the RRRLLL approach(RRRLLL group),while 107 patients received traditional surgical treatment(traditional group) in five high-volume pancreatic centers in China. Data from surgical technique and clinical perioperative outcomes,including lymph node harvested,surgical time,and complications,were analyzed. The RRRLLL group consisted of 144 males and 77 females with an age of (67.5±9.0) years(range:41.3 to 81.1 years). The traditional group included 71 males and 36 females,with an age of (66.3±8.1) years(range:45.1 to 79.2 years). Statistical analysis was performed using the K-S test, Z test,or χ 2 test, respectively. Results:Pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed successfully in all patients,achieving R0 resection. RRRLLL group surgery required mobilization of retroperitoneal adipose and lymphatic tissues starting from the right edge of the inferior vena cava and extending to the left side,up to the superior mesenteric artery,down to the inferior mesenteric artery,and left to the left side of the aorta,including the perineural and lymphatic tissues around the superior mesenteric artery and the sheath of the mesenteric artery. However,the traditional group did not include the areas mentioned above in the scope of clearance. There were no statistically significant differences between the RRRLLL group and the traditional group in terms of age,sex,tumor size,T stage,and vascular invasion (all P>0.05). However,the number of lymph nodes harvested in the RRRLLL group was significantly higher at 28.7±9.0 (range: 18 to 39) compared to 18.2±8.0 (range: 12 to 21) in the traditional group ( Z=-10.691, P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the number of positive lymph nodes,N staging,and postoperative complications between the two groups. Conclusion:The RRRLLL approach improved lymph node dissection compared to the traditional approach,potentially leading to reduced recurrence rates.

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of continuous intravenous injection of hyaluronidase (HAase) combined with urokinase (UK) in the treatment of ischemia of hyaluronic acid (HA) arterial embolized skin flap.Methods:(1)Establish an animal model of superficial abdominal artery embolization with HA: 24 SD rats were used to make a square island flap (2 cm×2 cm, the width of the pedicle is 2 mm) on the left and right sides of the abdominal white line with superficial epigastric artery as feeding artery. The left and right flaps of rats were used as experimental group and control group. After the preparation of the experimental skin flap, HA 10 μl was injected into the superficial abdominal artery, while the self-control flap was only made and the vessels were peeled off without embolization.(2)The rats were randomly divided into A, B, C and D groups by drawing lots with 6 rats in each group, After the successful establishment of embolic animal model of 45 min, HAase(2 000 IU/kg)+ UK(50 000 IU/kg), HAase(2 000 IU/kg), UK(50 000 IU/kg) and normal saline were continuously infused through caudal vein with microinjection pump. The volume of solution in each group was 6 ml in 12 minutes. The general condition of rats and the skin color, edema, congestion and skin necrosis in the operation area of rats were observed, which were photographed and compared immediately, and at 3 days, 5 days and 7 days after embolization. The images were analyzed by Photoshop software, and the percentage of survival area of the flap after operation 7 days, was measured by pixel method. The percentage of survival area was compared by single factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) and head-to-head comparison by LSD- t test. Results:Immediately after operation, all the flaps in the four groups were pale and there was no obvious swelling. All the flaps showed different degrees of swelling within 3 days after operation, and the swelling basically disappeared within 3-5 days after operation, and gradually changed from dark red ecchymosis to dark purple or black. Seven days after operation, the necrotic area flap gradually hardened and its boundary was obvious. The skin flaps of the 4 groups showed different degrees of necrosis. The postoperative reaction of the flap was the slightest in group A, the performance of group B and C was similar, which were both between group A and group D, and there was the heaviest postoperative reaction in group D. At 7 days after operation, the percentage of survival area of flaps in groups A, B, C and D was 90.30%±5.95%, 52.63%±6.90%, 51.14%±5.95% and 7.70%±2.18%, respectively. The percentage of survival area of skin flap in group A was significantly higher than that in groups B, C and D (analysis of ANOVA: P<0.01; LSD- t test: P<0.01). Conclusions:Continuous intravenous infusion of HAase combined with UK can effectively alleviate the flap ischemia caused by HA artery embolism, increase tissue perfusion and increase the survival area of the flap.