1.Progress and prospects in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Journal of Chinese Physician 2024;26(8):1121-1128
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common mesenchymal tumor originating from the gastrointestinal tract, mainly associated with KIT and PDGFRA gene mutations, and related to factors such as patient age, gender, and pathological differentiation level. The clinical manifestations of GIST include abdominal pain, indigestion, gastrointestinal bleeding, etc. The diagnostic methods involve endoscopy, imaging examination, and pathological evaluation. The treatment strategy for GIST is customized based on tumor characteristics and individual circumstances, including surgery, drug therapy, and targeted therapy. With the development of molecular biology, the understanding of GIST has become increasingly profound, and various diagnostic techniques and treatments for GIST have made new progress, especially in individualization, precision medicine, and targeted therapy.
2.Clinical application of intraoperative ultrasound localization in laparoscopic surgery for non extraluminal gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Weifeng WANG ; Fang WU ; Xufan CAI ; Xiao ZHANG ; Zaiyuan YE
Journal of Chinese Physician 2024;26(8):1133-1136
Objective:To explore the application value of intraoperative ultrasound localization in laparoscopic surgery for non extraluminal gastrointestinal stromal tumors.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 13 patients with non extraluminal gastrointestinal stromal tumors treated with laparoscopic surgery at Zhejiang Provincial People′s Hospital from January 2023 to March 2024. Ultrasound localization was used during the surgery. An analysis was conducted on indicators such as the patient′s surgical approach, surgical duration, intraoperative blood loss, time of first postoperative meal intake, length of hospital stay, and incidence of postoperative complications.Results:Among the 13 patients, there were 7 males and 6 females, and all patients successfully completed the surgery. The operation time was (71.54±19.51)minutes, the intraoperative blood loss was (20.0±16.8)ml, the first postoperative feeding time was (3.08±1.38)days, and the postoperative hospitalization time was (6.92±2.69)days. All 13 patients did not undergo conversion to open surgery during the operation, and the operation was smooth. There was no major bleeding or iatrogenic injury during the operation. There was no bleeding, abdominal infection, anastomotic fistula, anastomotic stenosis, etc. after the operation. There were no unplanned cases of reoperation, and all recovered well and were discharged smoothly. There were no discomfort symptoms during the 3-month follow-up after the operation.Conclusions:Intraoperative ultrasound can accurately locate tumors in laparoscopic non cavity growth gastrointestinal stromal tumor surgery, which is beneficial for the smooth progress of the surgery and the formulation of surgical strategies, and has obvious safety and reliability.
3.Meta analysis and systematic review of treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumor metastasis or recurrence
Xiao ZHANG ; Jieda YU ; Fang WU ; Zaiyuan YE
Journal of Chinese Physician 2024;26(8):1140-1145
Objective:To compare the therapeutic effects of surgical resection combined with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) and TKI alone in patients with recurrent or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).Methods:Literature was searched in databases such as PubMed and Web of Science, and relevant literature on the application of surgical resection combined with TKI and TKI alone in patients with recurrent or metastatic GIST was selected strictly according to inclusion criteria. Meta analysis was conducted on the survival benefits of patients, including progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS).Results:A total of 647 patients from 8 studies were included in this meta-analysis, with 6 studies conducted in Asia and 2 in Europe. The Newcastle Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale scores were all ≥6. Eight studies were conducted to evaluate the overall survival of patients treated with surgical resection combined with TKI and TKI alone, with four studies simultaneously assessing PFS. The meta-analysis results showed that compared with TKI treatment alone, surgical resection combined with TKI treatment significantly improved the overall survival (OS) of patients with recurrent or metastatic GIST ( P<0.001). Conclusions:For patients with recurrent or metastatic GIST, compared to simple TKI treatment, surgical resection of residual lesions after TKI (such as imatinib) control of the condition brings significant survival benefits to patients. Combining surgical intervention with TKI treatment should be considered a feasible treatment strategy to improve the prognosis of patients with recurrent or metastatic GIST.
4.Application of Roux-en-Y anastomosis through small incision in laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Fang WU ; Xiao ZHANG ; Zhenyuan QIAN ; Xufan CAI ; Jianzhang WU ; Ji XU ; Zaiyuan YE
Journal of Chinese Physician 2023;25(10):1453-1457
Objective:To explore the feasibility and therapeutic effect of Roux-en-Y anastomosis through a small incision in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 34 patients who underwent laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer through Roux-en-Y anastomosis through small incisions in the Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Surgery Department of the Zhejiang Provincial People′s Hospital from August 2022 to May 2023.Results:Among the 34 patients, there were 27 males and 7 females, aged (63.6±14.6)years old. All cases underwent surgery successfully and there were no cases of conversion to open surgery. The reconstruction time of the digestive tract was (30.74±3.29)minutes, the intraoperative bleeding volume was (60.29±29.59)ml, the intraoperative lymph nodes were cleaned (32.00±11.00), the incision length of the specimen was (5.88±0.98)cm, the postoperative exhaust time was (1.88±0.73)days, and the postoperative hospitalization time was (11.94±3.87)days. There were no postoperative cases of anastomotic leakage, anastomotic stenosis, bleeding, or unplanned reoperation in patients. After a postoperative follow-up of 3-12 months, there were no recurrence or death cases, and no postoperative reflux cases during the follow-up period.Conclusions:Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y anastomosis through a small incision can effectively reduce postoperative complications, especially the occurrence of postoperative reflux. In addition, this surgical procedure can simplify the surgical steps, shorten the surgical time, promote postoperative recovery, and improve postoperative quality of life.
5.Construction of siNLRP3-loaded ultrasound response nanosystem and its therapeutic effect on diabetic cardiomyopathy
Wenjing XIAO ; Jun HOU ; Zaiyuan ZHANG ; Tingting WANG ; Yonghe HU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(5):678-683
【Objective】 To evaluate the protective effect of siNLRP3-loaded nanosystem on diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) via silencing NLRP3 under ultrasound-targeted microbubble blasting (UTMD). 【Methods】 After synthesis of polyethylene glycol polylysine block copolymer (mPEG-b-PLLys), siNLRP3-loaded hetero-assembled nanosystem system (siNLRP3-NBs) was constructed and characterized. Subsequently, a DCM rat model was established to investigate the protective effect of siNLRP3-NBS on the heart. Cardiac function of the rats was observed by small animal ultrasonography. HE and Masson staining were used to observe the degree of myocardial fibrosis change; the protein expression of NLRP3 and cell pyroptosis indexes were detected by Western blotting. 【Results】 1H NMR indicated that the structure of mPEG-b-PLLys was correct. The results of agarose electrophoresis showed that NBs could protect naked siNLRP3 from RNAase degradation, and the particle size and zeta potential of siNLRP3-NBs were (379.7±14.8) nm and (8.73±1.93) mV, respectively. The shape of NBs was almost spherical. siNLRP3-NBs combined with UTMD could enhance the protective effect on cardiac function and improve myocardial fibrosis in DCM rats. Protein expression indicated that UTMD could enhance the inhibitory effect of siNLRP3-NBS on cardiomyocyte pyroptosis. 【Conclusion】 UTMD-mediated ultrasonic response combined nanosystem can enhance the therapeutic effect of siNLRP3 on DCM, suggesting that ultrasonic response siNLRP3-loaded nanosystem is a potentially effective strategy for the treatment of heart disease.
6.Summary of professor's experience for intractable facial paralysis.
Tao WANG ; Zaiyuan LI ; Tingqiu GE ; Man ZHANG ; Aihong YUAN ; Jun YANG
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2017;37(6):649-651
Professor's experience of diagnosis and treatment for intractable facial paralysis is introduced. Professorfocuses on the thinking model that combines TCM, western medicine and acupuncture, and adopts the differentiation system that combines disease differentiation, syndrome differentiation and meridian differentiation; he adopts the treatment integrates etiological treatment, overall regulation, symptomatic treatment as well as acupuncture, moxibustion, medication and flash cupping. The acupoints ofmeridians are mostly selected, and acupoints of governor vessel such as Dazhui (GV 14) and Jinsuo (GV 8) are highly valued. The multiple-needles shallow-penetration-insertion twirling lifting and thrusting technique are mostly adopted to achieve slow and mild acupuncture sensation; in addition, the facial muscles are pulled up with mechanics action. The intensive stimulation with electroacupuncture is recommended at Qianzheng (Extra), Yifeng (TE 17) and Yangbai (GB 14), which is given two or three treatments per week.
7.Relationship between positive peritoneal exfoliated cancer cells and the clinicopathological features in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a retrospective study of ninety-two patients
Xiaofen YU ; Zaiyuan YE ; Yingyu MA ; Qinfang ZHANG ; Xianqin HU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2014;20(1):20-23
Objective To investigate the relationship between positive peritoneal exfoliated cancer cells and the clinicopathological features of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma before any invasive treatment.Methods Of the 92 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent laparotomy,ascites fluid was collected in the patients with peritoneal ascites; and peritoneal lavage fluid was collected in those patients without peritoneal ascites.Then,shedded cancer cells in these fluid samples were detected.Results The positive rates of peritoneal cancer cells were associated with the TNM stage,tumor location and tumor size.The positive detection rate of cancer cells in TNM stage Ⅲ and Ⅳ was significantly higher than stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ (38.1% vs 8.0% ; P =0.0005).The positive detection rate was higher in tumors located closer to the surface (P =0.0 002),and with larger diameter (P =0.00 007).Conclusion Peritoneal cancer cells were significantly correlated with tumor stage,tumor location and size in hepatocellular carcinoma.
8.Analysis of operative contamination of surgical gear by exfoliated cancer cells in hepatocellular carcinoma: a retrospective study on seventy-eight patients
Xiaofen YU ; Zaiyuan YE ; Qinfang ZHANG ; Xianqin HU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2013;(3):194-197
Objective To investigate the risks of operative contamination of surgical gear by exfoliated cancer in 78 patients who received surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods Surgical gear from 78 patients who were operated for primary hepatocellular carcinoma were divided into four groups:A.surgical instruments; B.surgeon gloves; C.gauze and gloves used for cleaning equipment; D.gauze and gauze pad used for cleaning operation area.Saline was used to soak the surgical gear followed by low speed centrifugation.The precipitate was stained and then observed for cancer cells.Results The positive rates of cancer cell on surgical gear were significantly associated with the TNM stage,tumor location,tumor size,and surgical approach.The positive rate of liver cancer cell on surgical gear in TNM stage Ⅲ was higher than TNM stage Ⅰ / Ⅱ (56.3% vs 21.7%,P=0.002).The positive rate of cancer cell on surgical gear was significantly related to tumor size and location (P=0.006,P=0.001).The positive cancer cell detection rate of non-anatomical liver resection was significantly higher than anatomical resection (53.8 % vs 26.9 %,P =0.019).The positive cancer cell detection rate was significantly associated with different types of surgical gear (P=0.008),in which group C showed the highest cancer cell detection rate.Conclusion The risks of cancer cell contamination of surgical gear were significantly associated with progression of hepatocellular carcinoma,tumor size,location and surgical approach,and also associated with the frequency in the use of surgical gear,the operation scope of contact and the nature of surgical gear.
9.A study on the rapid eradication of tumor cells on the surgical tools used in hepatocellular carcinoma resection
Xiaofen YU ; Zaiyuan YE ; Xianqin HU ; Yingyu MA ; Qinfang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2013;(5):329-331
Objective This study investigated a method to rapidly inactivate tumor cells on surgical instruments intraoperatively.Methods Tumor cells were collected by immersing and washing the surgical instruments in 37 ℃ saline.The precipitation was collected by low speed centrifugation and then was cultured to harvest the tumor cells.The tumor cells were immersed in saline and distilled water of different temperatures for different duration of time.Inverted microscopy was used to investigate the changes in morphology.Results After immersion in 55 ℃ distilled water for 60 seconds,the tumor cells were swollen,the cell membranes disappeared,the sizes of the nuclei were reduced,the chromatin was condensed,and some cells lysed and separated from each other.Additionally,these tumor cells floated in the culture medium and lacked any living cells adhering to the walls of the bottle.In the group of tumor cells treated with 55 ℃ saline for 60 seconds,there were no obvious morphological changes of the tumor cell or nucleus.Conclusion The intraoperative immersion of surgical instruments in 55 ℃ distilled water for 60 seconds could completely inactivate tumor cells.
10.Radical resection after tumour-downstaging with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for unresectable primary liver cancer
Zhiming HU ; Dajian ZHAO ; Shouchun ZOU ; Zaiyuan YE ; Chengwu ZHANG ; Weiding WU ; Yuhua ZHANG ; Minjie SHANG ; Jie LIU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;18(5):361-364
ObjectiveTo study the proper timing for radical hepatectomy after tumour-down-staging with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for unresectable primary liver cancer.Method This is a retrospective study of 18 patients with unresectable primary liver cancer who received radical liver resection after tumour-downstaging with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) from January 2005 to August 2010 at Zhejiang Province People's Hospital Hepatobiliary Surgery Department.The patients received TACE 1 to 3 times (once n=4,twice n=12,and thrice n=2).After tumour-downstaging,radical liver resection was carried out (right hepatectomy,n =10 ; resection of tumour in right liver + resection of right liver metastases,n=2; resection of tumnour in right liver +radiofrequency ablation of right liver metastasis,n=1; right hepatectomy + removal of portal vein tumour thrombus,n=1 ; left hepatectomy + radiofrequency ablation of right liver metastases,n=2 ;Mesohepatectomy,n=1; and left hepatectomy + excision of liver metastasis,n=1).ResultsAfter TACE,the diameter of the primary tumour reduced by over 30% in 6 patients (6/18,33.3%);10%~30% in 8 patients (8/18,44.4%),and 10% in 4 patients (4/18,22.2%).Before TACE,the tumours were not encapsulated in 6 patients (33.3%).After TACE,only 1 patient (5.6%) had the tumour remained unencapsulated.After TACE in 6 patients,the primary tumour shrunk to be within a hemiliver,and ultrasound and CT showed the tumours to have defined borders and they were away from the porta hepatis and major blood vessels.In another 6 patients,there were metastases to the contralateral hemilivers but these tumours had all shrunk in size.Selective vascular inflow and outflow occlusion technique was routinely used for liver resection.ConclusionFor primary liver cancers which are not resectable,TACE should be used first.When the tumours shrink in size,radical resectional surgery should be performed as soon as possible.The surgical technique should follow the following principles:-preserve as much normal liver parenchyma as possible,use selective vascular inflow and outflow occlusion technique to avoid ischaemia/reperfusion injury to the remnant liver,and to reduce haemorrhage.The surgery should be carried out by experienced surgeon.

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