1.A survey of clinical application of stereotactic radiotherapy technology in China in 2024
Xiaoxue KOU ; Jiayi YU ; Jingwei ZHANG ; Nan BI ; Xuwei CAI ; Guanghui CHENG ; Yufei LU ; Yanyang WANG ; Ligang XING ; Yonggang XU ; Jianxin XUE ; Li ZHANG ; Hongqing ZHUANG ; Anhui SHI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(9):897-904
Objective:To investigate the current status of application of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in China, aiming to provide reference for promoting the development of this technology.Methods:From January to March 2024, a questionnaire was designed and distributed online, targeting member units of the Professional Committee of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Treatment, which covers 175 radiotherapy units in 30 provinces and regions nationwide. The survey focused on the current application of SBRT technology and its utilization in the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A statistical description of the survey results was presented.Results:Of 175 questionnaires distributed, a total of 130 valid responses were collected, with an effective response rate of 74.3%. A total of 81.5% (106/130) of the units had implemented SBRT technology, and 99.1% of the respondents believed it was necessary to further promote SBRT technology, yet the actual training rate was only 67.0%. SBRT equipment configuration: there were a total of 267 SBRT equipment, featuring a diverse range of types, with traditional linear accelerators as the mainstays, accounting for 76.0% ( n=203), followed by 12.0% ( n=32) for TOMO, 6.4% ( n=17) for Cyber knife, 3.7% ( n=10) for Gamma knife, and proton/heavy ion equipment at 1.5% ( n=4), respectively. The percentage of units with multi-leaf collimator leaf widths ≤0.5 cm was 93.4% (99/106). The application of SBRT: the first radiotherapy unit commenced SBRT in 2000, and this technology entered a period of rapid growth after 2015, sustaining a steady increase over the past decade; SBRT technology was mainly applied in the brain, lung, liver, bone, adrenal gland, and kidney, with application rates of 97.2%, 94.3%, 86.8%, 71.7%, 56.6%, and 27.4%, respectively, while the application rates for the pancreas, metastatic lymph nodes, and other parts were less than 5%. Current status of SBRT technology application in early-stage NSCLC: 90.6% (96/106) of units had implemented SBRT; pre-treatment multi-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment accounted for 77% (74/96); the proportion of application units for peripheral and central type lung cancer lesions both exceeded 57.3%, whereas the application rate for ultra-central type and lesions > 5 cm lung cancer was less than 30%; there was significant variability in the selection of reference guidelines, dose fractionation patterns, and the concept of central type among units. Conclusions:The development of SBRT technology in China is in a period of steady growth, but several issues such as low training rate and lack of standardization still exist. The survey results provide important reference for clinical training and promotion of SBRT technology in China.
2.A survey of clinical application of stereotactic radiotherapy technology in China in 2024
Xiaoxue KOU ; Jiayi YU ; Jingwei ZHANG ; Nan BI ; Xuwei CAI ; Guanghui CHENG ; Yufei LU ; Yanyang WANG ; Ligang XING ; Yonggang XU ; Jianxin XUE ; Li ZHANG ; Hongqing ZHUANG ; Anhui SHI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(9):897-904
Objective:To investigate the current status of application of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in China, aiming to provide reference for promoting the development of this technology.Methods:From January to March 2024, a questionnaire was designed and distributed online, targeting member units of the Professional Committee of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Treatment, which covers 175 radiotherapy units in 30 provinces and regions nationwide. The survey focused on the current application of SBRT technology and its utilization in the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A statistical description of the survey results was presented.Results:Of 175 questionnaires distributed, a total of 130 valid responses were collected, with an effective response rate of 74.3%. A total of 81.5% (106/130) of the units had implemented SBRT technology, and 99.1% of the respondents believed it was necessary to further promote SBRT technology, yet the actual training rate was only 67.0%. SBRT equipment configuration: there were a total of 267 SBRT equipment, featuring a diverse range of types, with traditional linear accelerators as the mainstays, accounting for 76.0% ( n=203), followed by 12.0% ( n=32) for TOMO, 6.4% ( n=17) for Cyber knife, 3.7% ( n=10) for Gamma knife, and proton/heavy ion equipment at 1.5% ( n=4), respectively. The percentage of units with multi-leaf collimator leaf widths ≤0.5 cm was 93.4% (99/106). The application of SBRT: the first radiotherapy unit commenced SBRT in 2000, and this technology entered a period of rapid growth after 2015, sustaining a steady increase over the past decade; SBRT technology was mainly applied in the brain, lung, liver, bone, adrenal gland, and kidney, with application rates of 97.2%, 94.3%, 86.8%, 71.7%, 56.6%, and 27.4%, respectively, while the application rates for the pancreas, metastatic lymph nodes, and other parts were less than 5%. Current status of SBRT technology application in early-stage NSCLC: 90.6% (96/106) of units had implemented SBRT; pre-treatment multi-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment accounted for 77% (74/96); the proportion of application units for peripheral and central type lung cancer lesions both exceeded 57.3%, whereas the application rate for ultra-central type and lesions > 5 cm lung cancer was less than 30%; there was significant variability in the selection of reference guidelines, dose fractionation patterns, and the concept of central type among units. Conclusions:The development of SBRT technology in China is in a period of steady growth, but several issues such as low training rate and lack of standardization still exist. The survey results provide important reference for clinical training and promotion of SBRT technology in China.
3.Effect of accurately localized mini anterolateral thigh perforator flap in repairing medium-sized skin and soft tissue defects in fingers
Feiya ZHOU ; Xian ZHANG ; Leyi CAI ; Mingming CHEN ; Zhenyu TAO ; Xuwei ZHU ; Weiyang GAO
Chinese Journal of Burns 2024;40(2):165-171
Objective:To explore the effect of accurately localized mini anterolateral thigh perforator flap in repairing medium-sized skin and soft tissue defects in fingers.Methods:The study was a retrospective observational study. From December 2019 to September 2022, 15 patients with medium-sized skin and soft tissue defects who met the inclusion criteria in fingers were admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, including 12 males and 3 females, aged 23 to 62 years. After debridement, the wounds were all accompanied by exposed tendons, bones, vessels and nerves, with an area from 4.0 cm×3.0 cm to 8.0 cm×3.5 cm. Computed tomography angiography and color Doppler ultrasonography examinations were performed on both lower limbs of the patient before surgery to accurately locate the anterolateral thigh perforators. When the flap with area from 6.0 cm×3.0 cm to 11.0 cm×4.0 cm was harvested, the flap was thinned. The artery and vein perforators of the flap were anastomosed respectively with the digital artery and dorsal metacarpal vein. If there was avulsion injury, infection, or burn in the recipient area, the main arterial and veinous vessels carried by the skin flap was anastomosed with the radial artery and accompanying vein. The lateral thigh cutaneous nerve carried by the flap was anastomosed with the stump of the digital nerve. The types of perforators of the lateral thigh artery were observed during operation and compared with the location of the vessels before operation. After operation, the survival and adverse complication of the flap were closely observed. During follow-up, the skin flap color, texture, and shape were observed; the wound healing in donor area was observed. At the last follow-up, the two-point discriminative distance of the affected finger pulp was measured, and the function of the affected finger was evaluated using the trial standard for the evaluation of functions of upper limbs of Hand Surgery Society of Chinese Medical Association, and the interphalangeal joint movement of the affected finger was observed; the patients' complaints about the adverse effects of flap resection on lower limbs were recorded.Results:During the operation, it was observed that the perforators of the flaps in 11 patients were the descending branch of the lateral circumflex thigh artery, in two patients, the perforators of skin flaps were the oblique branch of the lateral thigh artery, and the perforators in another two patients were the transverse branch of the lateral circumflex thigh artery, which were consistent with the preoperative vascular localization. After operation, all flaps survived without vascular crisis and infection. The patients were followed up for 6-12 months, the flaps had excellent color, texture, and appearance; only linear scars remained on the donor wound. At the last follow-up, the two-point discrimination distance in the finger pulp was 7-11 mm; the affected finger function was rated as excellent in 6 cases, good in 6 cases, and fair in 3 cases; the flexion and extension function of the finger was not affected; two patients complained of numbness in the lateral thigh after excision of the skin flap, and the other 13 patients had no complain of adverse complaints.Conclusions:The perforating branch in lateral thigh region can be accurately located by computed tomography angiography and color Doppler ultrasonography, accurate positioning of perforators before operation can reduce the damage to the donor area during the incision of the flap, the appearance and function of the affected finger can be restored to the maximum extent by thinning the transplanted flap and rebuilding the finger sensation. Therefore, it is an effective and reliable way to repair the medium-sized skin and soft tissue defects of fingers with the mini thigh anterolateral perforator flap.
4.Development and application of laparoscopic surgical flushing waste collection device
Xuwei GE ; Xiaofang WU ; Zifen LI ; Fangzhen CAI
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(10):198-201
Objective:To develop a laparoscopic surgery flushing waste liquid collection device,to collect a large amount of waste liquid generated when flushing fluid was used in urological laparoscopic surgery.Methods:The structure of the laparoscopic surgical flushing waste collection device was composed of a lifting mechanism,a liquid waste collector and a liquid waste discharger.The height of the waste liquid collector can be adjusted by changing the height of the lifting mechanism to suit the body position of the patient and the needs of the surgeon.The waste liquid generated during the operation can be led to the waste liquid collection tank through the collection trough,and then the waste liquid is discharged to the non-operative area container through the discharge tube.A total of 80 patients who underwent transurethral resection of prostate in the operating room of The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University from June 2022 to December 2022 were selected and divided into observation group and control group by random number table method,with 40 cases in each group.In the observation group,a brain protective film with an open bottom was used to collect the waste fluid and specimens in combination with the laparoscopic surgical flushing waste collection device.In the control group,samples were collected by knotting and perforating the lower end of brain protective membrane and waste fluid was collected by ordinary bucket.The incidence of intraoperative flushing fluid contamination of the ground environment and the time taken for waste fluid to be drawn out of the surgical area were compared between the two groups,and the intraoperative specimen collection rate was calculated.Results:The total incidence of overflow of flushing waste fluid and contamination of the ground environment in the observation group was 7.5%,which was significantly lower than that of the control group(27.5%),the difference was statistically significant(x2=6.135,P<0.05).The operation time of observation group was better than that of control group,the difference was statistically significant(t=7.966,P<0.001).The collection rate of surgical specimens in the observation group was higher than that in the control group,the difference was statistically significant(x2=6.135,P<0.05).Conclusion:The laparoscopic surgery waste liquid collection device can meet the requirements of surgical waste liquid collection,which simple to operate,time-saving and labor-saving,can reduce the environmental pollution of the surgical ground,and improve the collection rate of surgical specimens.
5.Research progress of stereotactic body radiotherapy in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
Zhangru YANG ; Yan CHENG ; Xuwei CAI
Tumor 2024;44(6):642-653
Stereotactic body radiotherapy(SBRT),also known as stereotatic ablative radiotherapy(SABR),is a non-invasive treatment method that can precisely delivery of ablation radiation dose.After decades of development and refinement,SBRT has been proved to be a safe and effective treatment for early stage non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).For patients with early-stage NSCLC who are ineligible or decline surgical intervention,SBRT has emerged as the standard treatment option.Additionally,for patients with early-stage NSCLC who cannot undergo pathological confirmation,SBRT is considered as one of the best choices.Despite the continuous advancements in clinical treatment with SBRT,numerous challenges remain.On one hand,to further enhance the local control rate(LCR)and pathologic complete response(pCR)rate among patients with early-stage NSCLC,scholars are actively exploring the potential of SBRT as a neoadjuvant therapy.On the other hand,despite the high LCR observed in patients with early-stage NSCLC after SBRT,distant metastasis remains a major issue affecting patient prognosis.Consequently,the combination of SBRT with systemic therapy has become a focal point of current research.Furthermore,the radiological changes observed in patients with early-stage NSCLC following SBRT have prompted new considerations in efficacy assessment and differential diagnosis.Therefore,this article delves into the international guidelines for the treatment of early-stage NSCLC,the current treatment landscape,and the clinical challenges and reflections faced,from both clinical and technical perspectives.
6.Research progress of stereotactic body radiotherapy in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
Zhangru YANG ; Yan CHENG ; Xuwei CAI
Tumor 2024;44(6):642-653
Stereotactic body radiotherapy(SBRT),also known as stereotatic ablative radiotherapy(SABR),is a non-invasive treatment method that can precisely delivery of ablation radiation dose.After decades of development and refinement,SBRT has been proved to be a safe and effective treatment for early stage non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).For patients with early-stage NSCLC who are ineligible or decline surgical intervention,SBRT has emerged as the standard treatment option.Additionally,for patients with early-stage NSCLC who cannot undergo pathological confirmation,SBRT is considered as one of the best choices.Despite the continuous advancements in clinical treatment with SBRT,numerous challenges remain.On one hand,to further enhance the local control rate(LCR)and pathologic complete response(pCR)rate among patients with early-stage NSCLC,scholars are actively exploring the potential of SBRT as a neoadjuvant therapy.On the other hand,despite the high LCR observed in patients with early-stage NSCLC after SBRT,distant metastasis remains a major issue affecting patient prognosis.Consequently,the combination of SBRT with systemic therapy has become a focal point of current research.Furthermore,the radiological changes observed in patients with early-stage NSCLC following SBRT have prompted new considerations in efficacy assessment and differential diagnosis.Therefore,this article delves into the international guidelines for the treatment of early-stage NSCLC,the current treatment landscape,and the clinical challenges and reflections faced,from both clinical and technical perspectives.
7.Radiation dose and fractionation regimen for limited stage small cell lung cancer: a survey of current practice patterns of Chinese radiation oncologists
Chang XU ; Meng LI ; Ming CHEN ; Shuchai ZHU ; Nan BI ; Xuwei CAI ; Shuanghu YUAN ; Jianzhong CAO ; Xiao HU ; Jiancheng LI ; Wei ZHOU ; Ping WANG ; Jun WANG ; Lujun ZHAO ; Ningbo LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2023;32(2):93-98
Objective:To investigate the radiation dose and fractionation regimens for limited stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) in Chinese radiation oncologists.Methods:Over 500 radiation oncologists were surveyed through questionnaire for radiation dose and fractionation regimens for LS-SCLC and 216 valid samples were collected for further analysis. All data were collected by online questionnaire designed by WJX software. Data collection and statistical analysis were performed by SPSS 25.0 statistical software. The differences in categorical variables among different groups were analyzed by Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test. Results:Among 216 participants, 94.9% preferred early concurrent chemoradiotherapy, 69.4% recommended conventional fractionation, 70.8% preferred a total dose of 60 Gy when delivering conventional radiotherapy and 78.7% recommended 45 Gy when administering hyperfractionated radiotherapy.Conclusions:Despite differences in LS-SCLC treatment plans, most of Chinese radiation oncologists prefer to choose 60 Gy conventional fractionated radiotherapy as the main treatment strategy for LS-SCLC patients. Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO), National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and Chinese Medical Association guidelines or expert consensus play a critical role in guiding treatment decision-making.
8.The predictive values of stoke volume variation and corrected flow time in fluid therapy responsiveness in neonatal septic shock
Wenhao YUAN ; Lingkong ZENG ; Baohuan CAI ; Cheng CAI ; Xiaoyan LIU ; Xuwei TAO ; Yanping HUANG ; Qiaoling WANG ; Hanchu LIU
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2019;34(2):103-108
Objective To study the predictive value of hemodynamic monitoring in the responsiveness of fluid therapy in neonatal septic shock.Method The 96 neonates with septic shock admitted to the NICU from Wuhan Children's Hospital and Tongji Hospital between March 2014 to May 2017 were enrolled.Hemodynamics parameters of neonates pre-,1 hour and 6 hour post-fluid therapy were supervised by ultrasonic cardiac output monitor.The hemodynamics parameters included cardiac index (CI),systemic vascular resistance (SVR),stroke volume (SV),stroke volume variation (SVV),stroke volume index (SVI) and corrected flow time (FTc).The SVI variation (△ SVI) were calculated based on the SVI among pre-and post-fluid therapy.According to the △ SVI,these samples were assigned into two groups,responsive group with a △ SVI ≥10%,and the other was nonresponsive group respectively.T-test was applied to analyze the differences of hemodynamic parameters between two groups.The associations between SVV、FTc and △ SVI were evaluated by bivariate correlation.Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to evaluate the predictive value of SVV and FTc in fluid responsiveness.All statistical analyses were performed by SPSS 19.0,P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Result A total of 96 cases were enrolled,of which 54 were fluid responsive group,while 42 were nonresponsive group.(1) Before fluid resuscitation,the FTc in responsive and nonresponsive groups were (317.1±22.2) ms and (326.8± 21.2) ms (P<0.05) respectively,SVV were(18.3±2.0)% and (15.0±2.6)% (P<0.05).SVV was significantly associated with △ SVI (r=0.542,P<0.05).(2) There were statistically significant differences in heart rate,mean arterial pressure,cardiac output,cardiac index,stroke volume and systemic vascular resistance index before treatment,1 h and 6 h after treatment (P<0.05).(3) The area under the ROC of SVV (AUC) was 0.838 (95%CI 0.749~0.906).A sensitivity of 98.2%,and specificity 73.8% when SVV defined as 15.5%,with a significant difference when compared with FTc (AUC=0.642,95%CI 0.538~0.737) (P<0.01).Conclusion SVV could be a reliable predictive index in estimating fluid responsiveness of neonatal septic shock and could be helpful parameter in clinic diagnosis.
9.A study of lung protection in intensity?modulated radiotherapy with split field and fixed jaw techniques for peripheral lung cancer with mediastinal lymph node metastasis
Hao WANG ; Hua CHEN ; Hengle GU ; Xuwei CAI ; Jindong GUO ; Changlu WANG ; Zhiyong XU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2017;26(3):320-323
Objective To retrospectively design an intensity?modulated radiotherapy ( IMRT) plan with split field and fixed jaw techniques for peripheral lung cancer with mediastinal lymph node metastasis, to compare dosimetric characteristics between the IMRT plans with fixed jaw and dynamic jaw, and to study lung protection by the plan with split field and fixed jaw. Methods Treatment plans were collected from 12 patients with peripheral lung cancer and mediastinal lymph node metastasis who were treated with IMRT in our hospital. All plans used the dynamic jaw technique. The plans with split field and fixed jaw were designed based on the identical computed tomography images and planning target volume ( PTV) . Each jaw position in split field depended on each separate PTV. The prescription dose was 60 Gy in 30 fractions. 95%PTV was planned to receive 100% of the prescription dose. Dosimetric parameters of PTV, conformity index ( CI) , heterogeneity index ( HI) , number of monitor units ( MUs) , and dose?volume values of the lung and heart were obtained from dose?volume histogram. Comparison between the two plans was made by paired t test. Results Both plans met clinical requirements. There were no significant differences in D2 , D98 , CI, or HI of PTV between the two plans ( all P>005) . Compared with the dynamic jaw plan, the fixed jaw plan had MUs increased by 15%?20%( P=0010) . The V5 , V10 , V20 , V30 , and mean dose for the whole lungs were significantly lower in the fixed jaw plan than in the dynamic jaw plan ( P=0000, 0000, 0000, 0002,0000) . The V5 , V20 , and mean dose for the healthy lung were also significantly lower in the fixed jaw plan than in the dynamic jaw plan ( P=0000,0017,0000) . There were no significant differences in dose?volume values for the spinal cord or heart between the two plans ( all P>005) . Conclusions IMRT with split field and fixed jaw is recommended for patients with peripheral lung cancer and mediastinal lymph node metastasis. The therapy to a certain extent reduces low?dose volume for the lung and the incidence of radiation?induced pneumonitis.
10.Patterns of the first failure in completely resected stage ⅢA(N2) non-small cell lung cancer
Qin ZHANG ; Xiaolong FU ; Xuwei CAI ; Wen FENG ; Wen YU
China Oncology 2017;27(5):383-388
Background and purpose: The prognosis of completely resected stage ⅢA(N2) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a significant concern. The 5-year overall survival (OS) rates range from 10% to 30%. This study aimed to analyze the patterns of first failure in completely resected stage ⅢA(N2) NSCLC and to assess the actuarial risk of developing metastasis at different sites and to guild standard clinical practice. Methods: Patients withⅢA(N2) NSCLC who had undergone radical surgery in our hospital from Jan. 2005 to Jul. 2012 were retrospectively reviewed. The progression-free survival (PFS), the OS, patterns of first failure, the actuarial risk were analyzed. The cumulative incidence of first failure was determined using the Kaplan-Meier analysis. Results: Among 357 patients who met the eligibility criteria with completely resected stage ⅢA(N2) NSCLC, 5-year OS was 36.9%. There were 284 (77.6%) patients experiencing disease failure: 61 with local failure, 197 with local and distant failures, and 26 patients with local recurrence as the first failure. Brain, bone and lung were the main sites of distant failure as the first failure, while brain was the most common site. There were 67 patients developing brain metastases (BM) as the first site of failure. The median time of local failure as the first site of failure was 13.6 months, and the time to develop distant recurrence was 15.1 months. 92.5% BM developed in 3 years after the complete resection. Conclusion: As the first failure, the rate of distant failure was much higher than that of local failure in completely resected stage ⅢA(N2) NSCLC. Brain was the most common site of distant failure as the first failure. These results can be helpful in guiding standard clinical practice and evaluating the outcome of comprehensive treatment.

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