1.A modified surgical technique of robot-assisted inferior vena cava thrombectomy for patients with left renal cell carcinoma and tumor emboli: a report of 7 cases eliminating preoperative interventional embolization
Shengzheng WANG ; Jinshan CUI ; Zhenhao LI ; Yunlong LIU ; Shuanbao YU ; Yafeng FAN ; Zhaowei ZHU ; Jin TAO ; Xuepei ZHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(2):128-132
Objective: To explore the safety and feasibility of the disconnection of the left renal artery preferentially during robot-assisted inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombectomy for patients with left renal cell carcinoma and tumor emboli. Methods: Clinical data of 7 patients who underwent robot-assisted IVC thrombectomy and radical nephrectomy in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University during Dec.2021 and Oct.2024 were retrospectively analyzed.Thrombectomy was performed first,followed by nephrectomy. The “IVC-first, kidney-last”robotic technique was developed to minimize chances of IVC thrombus. When patients in left lateral decubitus position, the left renal artery was severed from the right side through the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta. After removal of thrombus from IVC was completed, patients changed to the right lateral position to complete radical left nephrectomy. Results: Imaging examinations revealed that the median diameter of the renal cell carcinomas was 83(46-99) mm; the median length of the inferior vena cava cancerous emboli was 49(2-91) mm.According to the Mayo classification,the cancerous emboli were gradeⅠ in 2 cases,gradeⅡ in 4 cases,and grade Ⅲ in 1 case.All surgeries were successful.The median operation time was 248(201-331) minutes,blood loss 500(200-1000) mL,and 6 cases required intraoperative blood transfusion.The median time for transition into the intensive care unit was 1(1-4) days,and drainage tube removal 6(5-12) days.Serum creatinine increased significantly in 5 cases,4 of which returned to normal after 1 week,but 1 had renal insufficiency (creatinine 166 μmol/L).Chylous fistula occurred in 1 patient,and lower extremity venous thrombosis developed in 3 patients.Pathological examinations indicated 6 cases of renal cell carcinoma and 1 case of MiT family translocation renal cell carcinoma.During the median follow-up of 17(1-35) months,5 cases were tumor-free,while 2 had lung and retroperitoneal metastases.They received targeted therapy of axitinib combined immunotheraphy and lived with tumors. Conclusion: In the left lateral position for left renal cell carcinoma with cancerous emboli,robot-assisted laparoscopic thrombectomy by crossing the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta and disconnecting the left renal artery first is safe and feasible.
2.Reflections on the surgical treatment of long-segment ureteral stricture:advantages and disadvantages of various autologous tissue reconstruction techniques and the choice between minimally invasive and open surgery
Zhaowei ZHU ; Pin ZHAO ; Xuepei ZHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(4):279-283
Ureteral stricture is a common urological condition,whose treatment mainly depends on the etiology,location,number,and length of the stricture.For complex long-segment ureteral stricture,the main surgical procedures include endourological treatment,flap pyeloplasty,ureterocalicostomy,buccal mucosal ureteroplasty,lingual mucosal ureteroplasty,bladder mucosal ureteroplasty,appendiceal ureteroplasty,bladder flap ureteroplasty,and ileal ureter substitution ureteroplasty.Although open and laparoscopic surgeries are still prevalent,robotic surgery is gaining popularity due to its minimally invasive nature and precision.Based on the latest clinical advances and diagnostic and therapeutic experience of our team,we will systematically introduce the new surgical techniques and methods for the treatment of long-segment ureteral stricture from a clinical practical perspective.In addition,we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different autologous tissue reconstruction techniques,as well as the choices between minimally invasive and open surgery.
3.Optimization of service process of hospital outpatient pharmacies based on PDCA
Jiewen YAO ; Guangming WU ; Minfang ZHU ; Wenjuan LI ; Baoliang LU ; Juancui LIANG ; Ying DENG ; Shenhua LI ; Cheng-Bo YU ; Zhaowei LONG
Modern Hospital 2024;24(2):227-230,234
Objective To explore the application of Plan-Do-Check-Act(PDCA)cycle management to continuously im-prove the service quality of outpatient pharmacy and enhance patient satisfaction.Methods To address the problem of long wait-ing time for patients in outpatient pharmacy,we applied PDCA cycle to investigate the factors affecting patients'waiting time in the process of medicine collection,analyze the current situation,determine the expected goals,formulate the service quality im-provement plan of outpatient pharmacy,implement the improvement plan,follow up and supervise,and summarize and analyse the problems regularly until it was solved.Results After implementing the PDCA cycle in the management,the service quality of outpatient pharmacy was improved,the waiting time was significantly shortened and the satisfaction of medical treatment was in-creased.Conclusion The application of PDCA cycle method is effective in improving the service quality of outpatient pharmacy.Therefore,it is recommended for broader implementation.
4.Propensity score-matched comparison of the clinical efficacy between two approaches of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Zhenhao LI ; Zhaowei ZHU ; Pin ZHAO ; Jin TAO ; Peng LI ; Yafeng FAN ; Yunlong LIU ; Shuanbao YU ; Xuepei ZHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(7):602-606,611
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy and postoperative urinary control between robot-assisted radical prostatectomy(RARP)with posterior-anterior-lateral(PAL)approach and with anterior(conventional)approach using propensity score matching method.Methods Clinical data of 145 patients undergoing RARP in our hospital during Jan.2020 and Jan.2023 were retrospectively analyzed,including 122 patients in the conventional group and 23 in the PAL group.The patients were matched by 2∶1 propensity score matching,including 46 cases in the conventional group and 23 in the PAL group.The perioperative outcomes were compared of prostate cancer(PCa)patients undergoing RARP surgery with different approaches before and after matching,including operation time,intraoperative blood loss,pelvic drainage time,hospitalization days,preservation of neurovascular bundles(NVB)during surgery,deep dorsal venous complex(DVC)suture,reconstruction of bladder neck,and postoperative urinary control recovery rate after extubation immediately,and 1,3,and 6 months after surgery.Results There were no significant differences in baseline data,operation time,bleeding volume,pelvic drainage time,hospitalization days,preservation of NVB,and reconstruction of bladder neck between the two groups(P>0.05).The PAL group used less DVC suture during surgery(30.4%vs.100%,P<0.001),but had better urinary control recovery rate immediately after extubation,1,3 and 6 months after surgery(P<0.05).Conclusion RARP with PAL approach is as safe and effective as the conventional approach,and has significant advantages in early postoperative urinary control.
5.Emphasizing the innovation of urological robotic-assisted surgical instruments and technology driven by new quality productivity forces
Xuepei ZHANG ; Zhaowei ZHU ; Pin ZHAO ; Shuanbao YU ; Shengzheng WANG ; Jin TAO ; Yunlong LIU
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2024;62(11):996-1000
New quality productivity force is an advanced form of productive force that is innovation-driven, characterized by high technology, high efficiency, and high quality. It aligns with the new development philosophy and represents an advanced state of productivity. Within the medical sphere, this concept is epitomized by the progressive evolution of surgical instruments and techniques. In recent years, the rapid development of new quality productivity forces in the medical field has generated significant anticipation for innovations in urological robotic surgery instruments and techniques. Advancements in domestically produced robotic surgery systems, remote robotic surgery, single-port robotic surgery, and pediatric-specific robotic surgery exemplify the critical application of new quality productivity forces in urology. The integration of artificial intelligence, haptic feedback technology, and sensory enhancement technologies has further enhanced the safety and precision of surgeries. Driven by these new quality productivity forces, the development of urological robotic surgery instruments and techniques has reached a new milestone, potentially setting a new gold standard for urological surgeries and providing patients with safer, more efficient, and personalized medical care. However, certain emerging technologies still face challenges in their application, necessitating further research and clinical validation.
6.Emphasizing the innovation of urological robotic-assisted surgical instruments and technology driven by new quality productivity forces
Xuepei ZHANG ; Zhaowei ZHU ; Pin ZHAO ; Shuanbao YU ; Shengzheng WANG ; Jin TAO ; Yunlong LIU
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2024;62(11):996-1000
New quality productivity force is an advanced form of productive force that is innovation-driven, characterized by high technology, high efficiency, and high quality. It aligns with the new development philosophy and represents an advanced state of productivity. Within the medical sphere, this concept is epitomized by the progressive evolution of surgical instruments and techniques. In recent years, the rapid development of new quality productivity forces in the medical field has generated significant anticipation for innovations in urological robotic surgery instruments and techniques. Advancements in domestically produced robotic surgery systems, remote robotic surgery, single-port robotic surgery, and pediatric-specific robotic surgery exemplify the critical application of new quality productivity forces in urology. The integration of artificial intelligence, haptic feedback technology, and sensory enhancement technologies has further enhanced the safety and precision of surgeries. Driven by these new quality productivity forces, the development of urological robotic surgery instruments and techniques has reached a new milestone, potentially setting a new gold standard for urological surgeries and providing patients with safer, more efficient, and personalized medical care. However, certain emerging technologies still face challenges in their application, necessitating further research and clinical validation.
7.Effects of different doses of dexmedetomidine on circulatory fluctuations, depth of anesthesia, muscle relaxation and safety in adrenal pheochromocytoma resection
Yongxia ZHU ; Li KONG ; Zhaowei ZHU
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2024;18(4):538-543
Objective:To investigate the effects of dexmedetomidine (DEX) in different doses on circulation fluctuation, anesthesia depth, muscle relaxation and safety during adrenal pheochromocytoma resection.Methods:A total of 78 patients undergoing adrenal pheochromocytoma resection in Shangqiu First people’s Hospital and and the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from Sep.2020 to Sep.2022 were prospectively selected and divided into two groups with 39 cases in each group by random number table method. The 0.2 μg group were given 0.2 μg·kg -1 ·h -1 DEX 30min before general anesthesia induction, and the 0.4 μg group were given 0.4 μg·kg -1 ·h -1 DEX 30min before general anesthesia induction until tumor vessels were completely clamped. The time cycle fluctuation (heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), blood oxygen saturation (SpO 2) ), anesthesia depth, muscle relaxation effect, anesthesia recovery, vasoactive drug use and safety of the two groups were compared. Results:After induction of anesthesia and the end of surgery,HR in the 0.4 μg group was (92.73±9.58) bpm and (84.39±8.65) bpm, both lower than HR in the 0.2 μg group of (103.57±6.91) bpm and (91.53±7.27) bpm, respectively. MAP was (85.30±4.29) mmHg and (80.45±6.38) mmHg, both lower than MAP in the 0.2 μg group of (96.35±5.88) mmHg and (84.92±5.19) mmHg, respectively. After tumor resection, HR and MAP were (80.22±7.30) bpm and (77.46±7.10) mmHg, both higher than the HR and MAP in the 0.2 μg group of (75.14±5.82) bpm and (73.92±6.03) mmHg, respectively ( P<0.05). NI immediately after endotracheal intubation in the 0.4 μg group was (52.23±5.40), lower than that in the 0.2 μg group (58.78±5.92) ( P<0.05) ; The onset time in the 0.4 μg group was (91.00±10.00) s, earlier than that in the 0.2 μg group (105.00±12.00) s ( P<0.05) ; SAS score at tracheal extubation in the 0.4 μg group was 5 (4, 5), lower than that in the 0.2 μg group (4, 3, 4) ( P<0.05) ; The doses of phentolamine, norepinephrine, and nitroglycerin in the 0.4 μg group were (2.64±0.35) mg, (60.42±8.57) μg, and (102.00±12.31) μg/kg·min, respectively, all lower than those in the 0.2 μg group (3.79±0.44) mg, (78.70±10.28) μg, and (113.25±19.67) μg/kg·min ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the total incidence of adverse reactions between the 0.4 μg group and the 0.2 μg group ( P>0.05) . Conclusion:The use of 0.2 μg·kg -1 ·h -1 and 0.4 μg·kg -1 ·h -1 DEX in the resection of pheochromocytoma has high safety. The latter has better anesthetic effect, can reduce the dose of vasoactive drugs, improve the state of muscle relaxation, and help maintain the stability of circulation.
8.Comparison of robot-assisted and open surgery in the treatment of renal carcinoma with Mayo Ⅰ-Ⅲ inferior vena cava tumor thrombus
Ali ZHU ; Jin TAO ; Jinshan CUI ; Shengzheng WANG ; Shuanbao YU ; Yafeng FAN ; Zhaowei ZHU ; Biao DONG ; Xuepei ZHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2023;28(5):382-386
【Objective】 To compare the clinical efficacy of robot-assisted and open surgery in the treatment of renal carcinoma with inferior vena cava cancer thrombus, and to analyze the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted radical nephrectomy. 【Methods】 Clinical data of 55 patients surgically treated for renal carcinoma with Mayo Ⅰ-Ⅲ inferior vena cava tumor thrombus during Dec.2015 and Dec.2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Based on the operation methods, the patients were divided into the robotic surgery group (n=36) and open surgery group (n=19). The perioperative data, oncological results and survival of the two groups were compared. 【Results】 All operations were successful. The median operation time was 176 (IQR:137-234) min, and grade Ⅲ and above complications occurred in 9(16.4%) cases. The robotic surgery group had lower intraoperative blood loss [300 (IQR:200-625) mL vs.1 000 (IQR:600-1 184) mL] and blood transfusion ratio [(20/36) vs. (18/19)] than the open surgery group, but higher postoperative hemoglobin level[109(98-120) g/L vs. 90(84-100) g/L]. During a median follow-up of 26 (IQR:19-39) months, 19(34.5%) patients developed new metastases and 12(21.8%) patients died. The postoperative tumor-specific survival (HR=0.39, 95%CI:0.13-1.16, P=0.090) and overall survival (HR=0.71, 95%CI:0.22-2.23,P=0.554) were not significantly different between the two groups. 【Conclusion】 There are no significant differences in the incidence of postoperative complications, tumor-specific survival and overall survival between robot-assisted and open surgery for Mayo Ⅰ-Ⅲ inferior vena cava tumor thrombus, but the intraoperative blood loss in robotic group is lower than that in the open surgery group.
9.Comparison between robot-assisted and open radical nephrectomy in the treatment of complex kidney neoplasm >8 cm in diameter
Jinshan CUI ; Shuanbao YU ; Guodong HONG ; Jin TAO ; Yafeng FAN ; Biao DONG ; Zhaowei ZHU ; Xuepei ZHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2023;28(2):111-114
【Objective】 To compare the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of robot-assisted and open radical nephrectomy for complex kidney neoplasm >8 cm in diameter. 【Methods】 Clinical data of 24 patients with large kidney neoplasm undergoing robot-assisted radical nephrectomy (9 cases, 37.5%) and open radical nephrectomy (15 cases, 62.5%) during Nov.2015 and Aug.2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The surgical parameters, perioperative complications and follow-up outcomes were compared between the two groups. 【Results】 All operations were successful. Compared with the robot group, the open group had a higher incidence of clinical symptoms (93.3% vs.44.4%, P=0.015) and larger maximum tumor diameter (124 mm vs.95 mm, P=0.021). There were no significant differences in other preoperative characteristics between the two groups. The robot group had less intraoperative blood loss (100 mL vs.800 mL, P=0.006) and lower blood transfusion rate (0% vs. 60.0%, P=0.007) than the open group. During the median follow-up of 50 (range: 25-67) months, 4 patients in the open group and 1 in the robot group developed new metastases, and 4 patients in the open group died due to advanced tumor stage. 【Conclusion】 Robot-assisted radical nephrectomy is safe in the treatment of complex and large renal tumors, and causes less intraoperative blood loss than open surgery.
10.Expression of cancer-associated fibroblasts in thyroid cancer and the clinical relevance: A preliminary study
Li ZHU ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Guiming ZHOU ; Dan WANG ; Yujie ZHANG ; Weiming WU ; Shuhan ZHANG ; Zhaowei MENG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(9):739-745
Objective:To investigate the expression of cancer-associated fibroblasts(CAFs) marker proteins in papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC) using immunohistochemistry and explore their correlation with clinicopathological characteristics.Methods:The clinicopathological data of 90 PTC patients at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital from December 2019 to January 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Surgical pathological cancer tissue samples were selected for immunohistochemical staining, and control group tissues were obtained from normal thyroid tissue adjacent to the tumor lesion. Four CAFs marker proteins, including fibroblast-activated protein(FAP), α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA), Vimentin, and platelet-derived growth factor receptor-α(PDGFR-α), were stained and scored, followed by statistical analysis.Results:The immunoreactivity score of the CAFs marker proteins were correlated with extrathyroid invasion, lymph node metastasis, and multi-focality of PTC. FAP and α-SMA demonstrated better performance in this regard. Multivariate logistic regression analysis and receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve analysis showed that high immunoreactivity scores of FAP and α-SMA were risk factors for poor clinical pathological features, with good predictive sensitivity and accuracy.Conclusion:Strong expression of CAFs was the risk factor for extrathyroid invasion, lymph node metastasis, and mutli-focality of PTC. FAP has the highest clinical value compared with other CAFs marker proteins.

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