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.A comparison of peritoneal indexes between transperitoneal approach and retroperitioneal approach of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in the treatment of dorsal renal tumors
Haoke ZHENG ; Shuanbao YU ; Zeyuan WANG ; Xuepei ZHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(4):296-299
Objective: To compare peritoneal indexes between transperitoneal approach and retroperitioneal approach of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) for dorsal renal tumors via transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches,thereby providing reference for clinical decision-making in managing such neoplasms. Methods: The clinical data of renal cancer patients undergoing RAPN performed by the same surgeon at our hospital during 2017 and 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.A total of 80 patients with complete data of dorsal renal tumors were screened and divided into two groups based on the surgical approaches:50 cases in the transperitoneal group and 30 in the retroperitoneal group.The general information,intraoperative data,positive rate of pathological margins,recovery time of gastrointestinal functions,and incidence of complications were compared between the two groups. Results: All operations were successfully completed, and the surgical margins were negative.There were no statistically significant differences in warm ischemia time [17 (15,18) min vs.16 (14,19) min,P=0.772],operation time [120 (105,149) min vs.124 (108,152) min,P=0.584],intraoperative blood loss [100 (50,100) mL vs.100 (50,100) mL,P=0.814],and incidence of postoperative complications (17% vs.24%,P=0.504) between the two groups (P>0.05).The postoperative recovery time of gastrointestinal functions in the retroperitoneal group was significantly shorter than that in the transperitoneal group [2.0 (2.0,3.0) d vs.3.5 (3.0,4.0) d,P<0.001]. Conclusion: The perioperative outcomes of patients undergoing RAPN via the retroperitoneal approach are similar to those via the transperitoneal approach.However,the retroperitoneal approach has an advantage of faster recovery of gastrointestinal functions.
4.Research on the influence of meteorological factors on the incidence of foodborne diseases
Xuepei ZHANG ; Aiying TENG ; Shanshan WANG ; Xuehua ZHANG ; Min LIU ; Yanhua LIU ; Li ZHENG ; Wei MA
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(1):45-48
Objective To explore the correlation between the incidence of foodborne diseases and meteorological factors in Jinan, and to provide targeted measures for the prevention and control of foodborne diseases. Methods Data from the reporting systems of two sentinel hospitals for active surveillance of foodborne diseases from 2013 to 2021 in Jinan were collected. The meteorological data in the same period in Jinan were also collected. The generalized additive model was used to explore the nonlinear relationship between meteorological factors and the incidence of foodborne diseases, and threshold function analysis was use to perform subsection regression. Results The incidence of foodborne diseases was positively correlated with daily average temperature (rs=0.23), relative humidity (rs=0.05), and daily average wind speed (rs=0.01), and negatively correlated with daily average air pressure (rs=-0.19). Based on the GAM results and segmented regression analysis of meteorological factors, it was found that when the daily average temperature was below or above the threshold of 24.63°C, for every 1°C increase in daily average temperature, the incidence of foodborne diseases correspondingly increased by 0.04% and 0.18%. When the daily average wind speed was above the threshold of 2.26 m/s, the incidence of foodborne diseases decreased by 0.36% for every 1 m/s increase in the daily average wind speed. Conclusion Nine years of observation and data analysis have shown that meteorological factors such as daily average temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, and wind speed are related to the incidence of foodborne diseases. These findings suggest that meteorological factors may be important factors leading to foodborne diseases, which provides an important scientific basis for formulating effective prevention and control measures.
5.Application of seasonal ARIMA model in predicting the monthly incidence of foodborne diseases
Xuepei ZHANG ; Lin ZHOU ; Min LIU ; Aiying TENG ; Yanhua LI ; Wei MA
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(5):6-9
Objectives To explore the trend characteristics of foodborne diseases in Jinan City and apply the seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average model (SARIMA) for prediction. Methods The incidence data of foodborne diseases from two active monitoring sentinel hospitals in Jinan City from 2014 to 2020 were collected to establish a time series. The SARIMA model was used to fit the incidence situation. The numbers of cases in 2021 were compared with the predicted values to validate the model and evaluate the predictive effect. Results The SARIMA (2, 0, 1) (0, 1, 1)12 model was established and fitted the time series of food borne diseases in Jinan well, with AIC=687.22. Using Ljung Box function, P=0.499 was obtained, indicating that the residual error belonged to the white noise series. The data in 2021 was used to test the model extrapolation effect, and the actual values fell within the 95% confidence interval of the predicted value. The model prediction effect was relatively ideal. Conclusion SARIMA (2, 0, 1) (0, 1, 1)12 model can better fit the temporal change of foodborne diseases, and therefore can be used to fit and predict the monthly incidence of foodborne diseases.
6.Efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome:a Meta-analysis
Xuepei ZHANG ; Xiuneng TANG ; Na LI ; Shasha LIAO ; Yunyuan LIU ; Guanlan HE ; Hongliang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(3):330-341
Objective To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine(HCQ)in obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome(OAPS).Methods PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,SinoMed,Wanfang Data,CNKI,and VIP databases were searched electronically to collect clinical research on HCQ treatment for OAPS from inception to January 31,2023.Two researchers independently screened the literature,extracted data,and assessed the risk of bias of the included studies,Meta-analysis and GRADE evaluation were performed using RevMan 5.4 software and GRADE Profile 3.6 softwares.Results Five cohort studies and three randomized controlled trias(RCTs)were included,with a total of 644 OAPS patients(732 pregnancies).The results of Meta-analysis showed that compared with conventional treatment,HCQ supplementation significantly increased the live birth rate of OAPS(RR=1.29,95%CI 1.10 to 1.51,P=0.001),the negative conversion rate of lupus anticoagulant(RR=1.29,95%CI 1.13 to 1.47,P<0.001),the anticardiolipin antibody negative conversion rate(RR=1.27,95%CI 1.12 to 1.45,P<0.001)and the anti-β2 glycoprotein I antibody negative conversion rate(RR=1.31,95%CI 1.12 to 1.52,P<0.001),the rate of early abortion(<10 weeks)was significantly reduced(RR=0.31,95%CI 0.10 to 0.93,P=0.04).However,there was no significant difference between the two groups in reducing the rate of premature birth,late abortion(>10 weeks)and the incidence of preeclampsia(P>0.05).In terms of safety analysis,two studies described HCQ adverse effects including skin reactions and dry eyes,symptoms are mild.Three RCTs were used to compare the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups,the incidence of adverse reaction of HCQ group was lower than that of control group(RR=0.40,95%CI 0.25 to 0.66,P<0.001),and no serious adverse reactions occurred in both groups.The sensitivity analysis results were robust and reliable.The results of GRADE evaluation showed that the quality of index evidence included in this study were low or very low,with weak recommendations.Conclusion HCQ can significantly improve the live birth rate of OAPS and the negative conversion rate of antiphospholipid antibody,and reduce the fetal abortion rate before 10 weeks with fewer adverse reactions,but there is insufficient evidence to reduce the incidence of premature birth,fetal abortion after 10 weeks and preeclampsia.Due to the limited number and quality of included studies,the above conclusions need to be confirmed by more high-quality studies.
7.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.
8.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.
9.GSDMD-mediated Pyroptosis of Synovial Vascular Endothelial Cells Promotes Joint Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tao WU ; Xuepei ZHANG ; Ye LU ; Yaowei ZOU ; Zhiming OUYANG ; Jianda MA ; Lie DAI
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(5):709-718
[Objective]To explore the occurrence of gasdermin D(GSDMD)-mediated pyroptosis and its effect on cell proliferation,migration and tubular formation abilities of synovial vascular endothelial cells(VEC)in rheumatoid arthritis(RA).[Methods]Synovium tissues from knee joints of 22 RA patients and 18 orthopaedic arthropathies(Orth.A)patients were collected.The level of activated GSDMD-NT segment in synovium was detected by Western blot.The clinical characteristics of RA patients were compared between high and low synovial GSDMD-NT groups.The cell localization of GSDMD in RA synovium was detected by immunofluorescence staining.RA synovial fluid was added to the culture of human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVEC)in vitro,and the level of apoptosis and expression of pyroptosis pathway proteins were detected.The effects of GSDMD on apoptosis,proliferation,migration and tubule formation of HUVEC cells were analyzed.[Results]GSDMD expression in RA synovium was significantly higher than that in Orth.A,and more severe joint destruction and higher microvascular count score were found in RA patients with high GSDMD-NT expression.Synovial VEC had positive expression of GSDMD.Stimulation with RA synovial fluid could induce GSDMD-mediated pyroptosis in HUVEC,increased the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and their abilities of proliferation,migration and tubule formation.Knockdown of GSDMD could reverse the above effects.[Conclusion]GSDMD-mediated pyroptosis of partial synovial VEC aggravates RA joint destruction through VEGF secretion that promotes proliferation,migration and angiogenesis of the remaining VEC,which may be a new target to block neovascularization and inhibit joint destruction in RA.
10.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.


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