1.Research Progress in Single-cell Sequencing for Ischemia-reperfusion Injury
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(1):1-10
Ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) is often accompanied by serious clinical manifestations, including myocardial hibernation, acute heart failure, brain dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, gastrointestinal dysfunction, liver transplant rejection, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and so on, which pose important treatment challenges for doctors in clinical practice. Single cell sequencing technology is high-throughput sequencing of the genome, transcriptome, or epigenome at the single-cell level, in order to reveal cellular heterogeneity, and to understand the developmental trajectory, type, state, and various interactions of cells. Since its first discovery, single-cell sequencing technology has been widely applied in various fields, especially in early diagnosis and personalized treatment of tumors. This article mainly reviews the application and progress of single-cell sequencing in various organ dysfunctions caused by IRI, so as to further understand the mechanisms and signaling pathways of IRI, and to provide new ideas for targeted therapy of organ IRI.
2.Correlation Analysis of Modified Nutritional Risk in Critically Ill Score with In-hospital Fatality in Sepsis Patients in the Emergency Intensive Care Unit
Shuixian LI ; Junpeng TANG ; Zhengfei YANG ; Wandi LIU ; Pengfei WANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(2):328-334
ObjectiveTo clarify the application value of nutritional scoring in patients with sepsis and explore the impact of the modified Nutritional Risk in Critically Ill (mNUTRIC) score on the in-hospital fatality of sepsis patients in the emergency intensive care unit (EICU). MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data and laboratory examination results of 436 sepsis patients treated in the EICU of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from January 2021 to May 2024. The patients were divided into survival group (298 cases) and death group (138 cases) according to whether they died or not during hospital treatment, and then compared the two groups’ data. Logistic multi-factor regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors for in-hospital death and the ROC curve to evaluate the predictive value of each risk factor for the prognosis of sepsis patients. ResultsThe death group exhibited higher Acute Physiology and Chronic Health EvaluationⅡ(APACHE Ⅱ) score, Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) score, mNUTRIC score, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, Padua Prediction Score for Venous Thromboembolism, the proportions of chronic kidney failure and pneumonia patients, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, lactate concentration and neutrophil count, but lower prognostic nutritional index, cholinesterase level, cholinesterase-albumin ratio and lymphocyte count than the survival group, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the mNUTRIC score [OR=1.254, 95%CI (1.109,1.417)], CRP [OR=1.004, 95%CI (1,1.007)], and pneumonia [OR=1.82, 95%CI (1.017, 3.257)] were independent risk factors for in-hospital death in sepsis patients. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) of the mNUTRIC score for predicting in-hospital death in sepsis patients was 0.683 [95%CI (0.623,0.742)], with a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 49.3%. The AUC for CRP and pneumonia were 0.602 [95%CI (0.533, 0.671)], and 0.582 [95%CI (0.516,0.647)]. ConclusionThe mNUTRIC score is an independent predictive indicator for in-hospital death in sepsis patients in the EICU.
3.Research Progress of Macrophages and Macrophage-derived Exosomes in Heart Disease
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(5):756-766
Macrophages, key cells in the heart's innate immune system, are highly heterogeneous and plastic, playing dual roles in cardiac physiology and pathology. In recent years, macrophage-derived exosomes have drawnsignificant attention for their regulatory mechanisms and potential therapeutic applications in heart disease, as they serve as crucial mediators of intercellular communication. This paper aims to comprehensively summarize the origin, distribution, and function of cardiac-resident macrophages. It also explores the roles of M1and M2 macrophages in cardiac inflammatory responses and tissue repair, and delves into the regulatory mechanisms and therapeutic application prospects of macrophage exosomes in heart disease. In the acute phase of cardiac injury, M1 macrophages secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines to induce inflammation and clear cellular debris. Nevertheless, their overactivation can result in myocardial cell damage and fibrosis. During the recovery phase,M2 macrophages take the lead, releasing anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors to inhibit inflammation and facilitate tissue repair. Macrophage exosomes, which contain proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, can regulate inflammation, tissue repair, and angiogenesis. In various types of heart disease, including myocardial infarction, ischemia-reperfusion injury, atherosclerosis, myocarditis, and dilated cardiomyopathy, macrophage exosomes exhibit different functions. While M1-derived exosomes often exacerbate cardiac damage through pro-inflammatory actions, M2-derived exosomes protect cardiac tissue via anti-inflammatory and pro-repair effects. These findings offer new insights and targets for developing macrophage-exosome-based heart disease therapies, which is expected to promote the innovative development of diagnosis and treatment for heart diseases, improve patients' prognosis, and alleviate the burden of public health.
4.The Significant Roles of Gut-lung Microbiota in Shaping and Regulating Immunity
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(2):171-179
The interaction between microbes and the human immune system has long been a focus in biomedical research. Next-generation sequencing has revealed that in addition to gut microbiota, the respiratory tract also harbors microbial communities, forming an interconnected network with the gut microbiota through immune cells and active factors. This review aims to explore how the gut and lung microbiota regulate immune responses, including their roles in local and systemic immune modulation. It also delineates the immunological connections along the gut-lung axis. Further elucidating the influence of microbes on the immune system holds important clinical significance for understanding diseases and exploring novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
5.Repeatability and Reproducibility of a New Ocular Biometer Based on Partial Coherence Interferometry and Its Agreement with IOL Master 500
Shuoshuo CHEN ; Zhengfei YANG ; Zixuan LI ; Guitong YE ; Xiao YANG ; Mengyi WANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(3):484-492
[Objective]To assess the repeatability(intra-operator variability)and reproducibility(inter-operator variability)of a new partial coherence interferometry(PCI)-based ocular biometer,Myopia Master,and its agreement with IOL Master 500 for measuring axial length(AL)and corneal curvature(K)in children aged 8-12 years.[Methods]The same operator measured school children with the Myopia Master and the IOL Master 500 in random order to assess agreement.Additionally,some of these children received measurements from another operator using the Myopia Master to assess repeatability and reproducibility.AL,flat keratometry(Kf),steep keratometry(Ks),mean keratometry(Km),J0 and J45 were analyzed.The repeatability and reproducibility were assessed by the within-subject standard deviation(Sw),test-retest repeatability(TRT),coefficient of variation(CoV)and intra-class correlation coefficient(ICC).The agree-ment between the Myopia Master and the IOL Master 500 was assessed by Bland-Altman plots and 95%limits of agree-ment(LoA).[Results]Both repeatability and reproducibility of the Myopia Master were high for AL measurements(Sw=0.02 mm,ICC=0.999;Sw=0.04 mm,ICC=0.998),but moderate for K measurements(Sw range,0.04 to 0.12 D,ICC range,0.861 to 0.991;Sw range,0.06 to 0.20 D,ICC range,0.835 to 0.992).There were significant mean differences be-tween the Myopia Master and the IOL Master 500 in measurements of AL(-0.01±0.04)mm,Kf(-0.09±0.15)D,Ks(-0.47±0.40)D,and Km(-0.28±0.23)D,J0(0.18±0.20)D and J45(-0.01±0.12)D.[Conclusions]The Myopia Master provided high repeatability and reproducibility for AL measurements in schoolchildren with myopia,but the Myopia Master and the IOL Master 500 cannot be used interchangeably in measuring AL and K.
6.Application value of the "liftoff" modular method in robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery for complex adrenal tumors
Shengtao ZENG ; Chenglin YANG ; Wei WANG ; Jiatao YE ; Zhengfei HU ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Huifen ZHANG ; Tianpei LIU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2024;45(4):282-286
Objective:This study aims to explore the application value of the "liftoff" modular method in robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery for complex adrenal tumors.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 15 patients with complex adrenal tumors treated at the General Hospital of Southern Theater Command from May 2022 to June 2023. The cohort comprised 5 males and 10 females with an average age of (47.6±7.8) years and a body mass index (BMI) of 26.5 (23.8-27.9) kg/m 2. Among the patients, 3 had a BMI ≥28 kg/m 2, 2 had diabetes, 6 had hypertension, and 1 had coronary heart disease. Preoperative endocrine hormone examination revealed abnormal blood catecholamines in 5 cases and abnormal blood cortisol in 2 cases. Ultrasound and CT scans indicated that 9 tumors were located on the left side and 6 on the right, with 4 cases showing tumor compression on adjacent large blood vessels or organs. The average tumor diameter was (7.61±2.79) cm, with 10 cases having a diameter ≥ 6 cm. All patients underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy assisted by robots through the transperitoneal approach. The surgeries were performed in a lateral position under general anesthesia. The "liftoff" modular method was utilized to separate the treatment of adrenal tumors into lateral, medial, dorsal, cephalic, and adrenal renal plane sides. Tumors were appropriately manipulated during the operations to achieve a "liftoff" shape. Different modular dissociation steps were adopted based on the size and location of the left and right adrenal tumors. The left adrenal gland was dissected in the order of medial and dorsal, adrenal renal plane side, and lateral and cephalic sides, while the right adrenal gland was dissected in the order of lateral and dorsal, adrenal renal plane side, and medial and cephalic sides. Postoperative related indicators and follow-up status of patients were recorded and analyzed. Results:All 15 surgeries were successfully completed without any conversions to open adrenalectomy, with an average operation time of 118 (102-130) minutes and an average intraoperative blood loss of 102 (69-163) ml. The postoperative drainage time was 4 (3-5) days, and the postoperative hospital stay was 6 (4-7) days. The postoperative pathological diagnoses included 5 cases of pheochromocytoma, 3 cases of macronodular adrenal hyperplasia, 6 cases of adrenocortical adenoma, and 1 case of myelolipoma. Follow-up for 6-12 months after surgery showed good recovery and no recurrence.Conclusions:The application of the "liftoff" modular method in robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery for complex adrenal tumors is safe and feasible. It efficiently aids in tumor removal and holds significant clinical application value.
7.Application of Augmented Reality for Accurate Punctures During Stage 1 Sacral Neuromodulation
Haoyu YUAN ; Yuansong XIAO ; Xiaoyu LIN ; Lei ZHANG ; Chenglin YANG ; Zhengfei HU ; Yue YANG ; Peixian WU
International Neurourology Journal 2024;28(4):302-311
Purpose:
Precise electrode placement is crucial for the success of sacral neuromodulation (SNM). The aim of this study was to explore a more accurate and convenient method for positioning punctures during the first stage of SNM.
Methods:
This retrospective study compared preoperative baseline values, intraoperative indicators, postoperative scores, and other clinical data from 130 patients who underwent SNM electrode implantation at our department between 2018 and 2023. The patients were divided into an experimental group and a control group to assess the advantages and feasibility of augmented reality (AR)-guided sacral nerve electrode implantation.
Results:
The experimental group experienced fewer intraoperative puncture attempts and achieved more accurate AR-guided localization punctures. Additionally, there were more responsive electrode contact points (2.74±0.51 vs. 2.46±0.74) and a lower initial voltage postimplantation (1.09±0.39 V vs. 1.69±0.43 V). The number of intraoperative x-ray fluoroscopies was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (5.94±1.46 vs. 9.22±1.93), leading to a shorter overall operation time (61.32±11.27 minutes vs. 83.49±15.84 minutes). Furthermore, there was no need for additional local anesthetic drugs during the surgery in the experimental group. Comparative observations revealed no significant differences in intraoperative blood loss or the sacral hole location for electrode implantation between the 2 groups. Although the incidence of wound infection and the rate of permanent implantation in stage 2 were similar in both groups, the pain score on the first day postoperation was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (2.62±0.697 vs. 2.83±0.816).
Conclusions
AR-guided sacral nerve modulation implantation can reduce both the number of punctures and the duration of the operation while ensuring safety and effectiveness. This technique can enhance the contact points of the response electrode, effectively lower the initial response voltage, and stabilize the electrode.
8.Application of Augmented Reality for Accurate Punctures During Stage 1 Sacral Neuromodulation
Haoyu YUAN ; Yuansong XIAO ; Xiaoyu LIN ; Lei ZHANG ; Chenglin YANG ; Zhengfei HU ; Yue YANG ; Peixian WU
International Neurourology Journal 2024;28(4):302-311
Purpose:
Precise electrode placement is crucial for the success of sacral neuromodulation (SNM). The aim of this study was to explore a more accurate and convenient method for positioning punctures during the first stage of SNM.
Methods:
This retrospective study compared preoperative baseline values, intraoperative indicators, postoperative scores, and other clinical data from 130 patients who underwent SNM electrode implantation at our department between 2018 and 2023. The patients were divided into an experimental group and a control group to assess the advantages and feasibility of augmented reality (AR)-guided sacral nerve electrode implantation.
Results:
The experimental group experienced fewer intraoperative puncture attempts and achieved more accurate AR-guided localization punctures. Additionally, there were more responsive electrode contact points (2.74±0.51 vs. 2.46±0.74) and a lower initial voltage postimplantation (1.09±0.39 V vs. 1.69±0.43 V). The number of intraoperative x-ray fluoroscopies was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (5.94±1.46 vs. 9.22±1.93), leading to a shorter overall operation time (61.32±11.27 minutes vs. 83.49±15.84 minutes). Furthermore, there was no need for additional local anesthetic drugs during the surgery in the experimental group. Comparative observations revealed no significant differences in intraoperative blood loss or the sacral hole location for electrode implantation between the 2 groups. Although the incidence of wound infection and the rate of permanent implantation in stage 2 were similar in both groups, the pain score on the first day postoperation was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (2.62±0.697 vs. 2.83±0.816).
Conclusions
AR-guided sacral nerve modulation implantation can reduce both the number of punctures and the duration of the operation while ensuring safety and effectiveness. This technique can enhance the contact points of the response electrode, effectively lower the initial response voltage, and stabilize the electrode.
9.Application of Augmented Reality for Accurate Punctures During Stage 1 Sacral Neuromodulation
Haoyu YUAN ; Yuansong XIAO ; Xiaoyu LIN ; Lei ZHANG ; Chenglin YANG ; Zhengfei HU ; Yue YANG ; Peixian WU
International Neurourology Journal 2024;28(4):302-311
Purpose:
Precise electrode placement is crucial for the success of sacral neuromodulation (SNM). The aim of this study was to explore a more accurate and convenient method for positioning punctures during the first stage of SNM.
Methods:
This retrospective study compared preoperative baseline values, intraoperative indicators, postoperative scores, and other clinical data from 130 patients who underwent SNM electrode implantation at our department between 2018 and 2023. The patients were divided into an experimental group and a control group to assess the advantages and feasibility of augmented reality (AR)-guided sacral nerve electrode implantation.
Results:
The experimental group experienced fewer intraoperative puncture attempts and achieved more accurate AR-guided localization punctures. Additionally, there were more responsive electrode contact points (2.74±0.51 vs. 2.46±0.74) and a lower initial voltage postimplantation (1.09±0.39 V vs. 1.69±0.43 V). The number of intraoperative x-ray fluoroscopies was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (5.94±1.46 vs. 9.22±1.93), leading to a shorter overall operation time (61.32±11.27 minutes vs. 83.49±15.84 minutes). Furthermore, there was no need for additional local anesthetic drugs during the surgery in the experimental group. Comparative observations revealed no significant differences in intraoperative blood loss or the sacral hole location for electrode implantation between the 2 groups. Although the incidence of wound infection and the rate of permanent implantation in stage 2 were similar in both groups, the pain score on the first day postoperation was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (2.62±0.697 vs. 2.83±0.816).
Conclusions
AR-guided sacral nerve modulation implantation can reduce both the number of punctures and the duration of the operation while ensuring safety and effectiveness. This technique can enhance the contact points of the response electrode, effectively lower the initial response voltage, and stabilize the electrode.
10.Robotic-assisted laparoscopic modified ventral onlay lingual mucosal graft in complex ureteral stricture construction: experience of eight cases
Haoxiang XU ; Chenglin YANG ; Wei WANG ; Zhi CAO ; Zhengfei HU ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Yuansong XIAO
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2023;61(11):1012-1017
Objective:To examine the efficacy of robot-assisted laparoscopic modified ventral onlay lingual mucosal graft for complex ureteral stricture.Methods:The clinical data of 8 patients with ureteral stricture admitted to the Department of Urology, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command from May to October 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 6 males and 2 females, aged (45.1±10.2) years (range: 34 to 64 years), body mass index (24.6±2.0) kg/m 2 (range: 20.7 to 26.6 kg/m 2). Five cases on the left side, 3 cases on the right side, the length of the ureteral structure was (3.1±0.7) cm (range: 2.2 to 4.5 cm). The value of preoperative serum creatinine was (113.8±22.3) μmol/L (range: 96 to 15 μmol/L). Before excising the structure segment, the titched anastomosed part of the dorsal wall of the ureter, and then the posteriorly augmented anastomotic, the remaining ventral side was augmented with a onlay lingual mucosa graft, then the omentum flap was used to wrap the reconstructed ureteral segment. The lingual mucosa graft with a length of 2.5 to 5.0 cm and a width of 1.0 to 1.5 cm was cut according to the actual structure. The surgery information of the patient, complications, and recent follow-up were recorded. Results:The operation under robot-assisted laparoscopy was performed successfully in the 8 patients without conversion to open surgery. The duration of the operation was (226.9±22.8) minutes (range: 210 to 255 minutes), estimated blood loss was (93.8±25.9) ml (range: 75 to 150 ml), the retention time of the postoperative drainage tube was (4.8±1.3) days (range: 3 to 7 days), and the duration of postoperative hospitalization was (11.1±3.6) days (range: 9 to 14 days). One week after the operation, the patient could pronounce correctly, enunciate clearly, and eat normally. Double J tubes were removed 4 to 8 weeks after the operation. The follow-up time in this group was 3 to 9 months, the follow-up patients underwent imaging and other examinations, which showed a significant improvement in hydronephrosis on the affected side, and the value of renal pelvic separation on the affected side was (1.4±0.8) cm (range: 0 to 2.3 cm). The serum creatinine value was (100.1±24.9) μmol/L (range: 76 to 155 μmol/L). Three months after the operation, the ureteroscopy showed that the ureter was smooth and the mucosa was normal.Conclusions:Robot-assisted laparoscopic ureteroplasty with a lingual mucosal graft is a safe and feasible operation for complex ureteral stricture without serious complications, which provides a surgical option for repairing ureteral stricture.

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