Laparoscopic Local Resection Based on Sentinel Node Evaluation for Early Gastric Cancer: A Preliminary Report

We previously reported that lymphatic mapping using isosulfan blue can be used to identify sentinel nodes (SNs). This study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of using the SN technique in treating early gastric cancer and to explore its usefulness for minimal invasive surgery. Twenty-three patients with early gastric cancer who underwent SN biopsy were retrospectively evaluated. Based on SN evaluation, individualized surgery was performed in five patients with T1N0M0 gastric cancer. When pathological examination of frozen sections revealed metastasis in SNs, we performed a standard D2 gastrectomy. Laparoscopic local resection was applied when the SN biopsy was negative. Our results showed that the success rate with SN biopsy in early gastric cancer was 100%, as were the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. All five patients with early gastric cancer had SNs negative for metastases both by frozen section and by postoperative pathology. Thus, all these patients underwent laparoscopic local resection without extended lymphadenectomy. We conclude that SN biopsy is a useful tool to individualize the operative procedure, and laparoscopic local resection can be safely performed using SN guidance in selected patients with early gastric cancer.     

X线透视导航下动力髋(髁)螺钉治疗股骨转子间骨折

目的探讨X线透视导航技术在动力髋(髁)螺钉系统治疗股骨转子间骨折中的临床应用。方法应用连接在标准动力髋(髁)器械上的适配器,X线透视导航辅助完成术中松质骨拉力螺钉在股骨颈通道内的入点选择及拉力螺钉的置入。结果8例股骨转子间骨折的应用结果令人满意。手术时间平均为48.8min,X线图像采集平均3.4次。术中和术后无并发症发生。结论肯定了X线透视导航技术在动力髋(髁)螺钉系统治疗股骨转子间骨折中应用的可行性。术中只需1次X线成像就能做出虚拟的手术环境和路径;导航的瞬时追踪功能使术者能实时监测,减少了X线辐射量,缩短了手术时间,提高了拉力螺钉置入的准确度,减小了手术创伤。     

Control of post anaesthetic shivering with nefopam hydrochloride in mildly hypothermic patients after neurosurgery

Postoperative shivering may be prevented by maintaining normothermia intraoperatively or it may be treated using specific drugs. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of nefopam hydrochloride (nefopam) to that of clonidine and meperidine in patients undergoing elective neurosurgical procedures. Three groups of patients were included in the study. Patients in group A (60) received i.v., at random, 20 mg of nefopam, 50 mg of meperidine or 150 μg of clonidine in the immediate postoperative period. The incidence of shivering and the time at which shivering ceased were noted, along with central temperature and main haemodynamic changes. Group B (20) received i.v., at random, either 10 mg of nefopam or saline before awakening from anaesthesia. The effects of nefopam on central temperature, oxygen consumption (Vo₂), carbon dioxide production (VcO₂), basal metabolic rate (BMR) and energy expenditure (EE) were investigated. Group C (10) received i.v. 20 mg of nefopam during surgery: cerebrospinal fluid pressure (CSFP), cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) and electroencephalogram (EEG) were monitored. In group A nefopam stopped shivering in 95% of patients when compared to meperidine and clonidine, which were effective in 32% and 40% of patients respectively. In group B, only 10% of patients receiving nefopam had postoperative shivering, Vo2, VcO2 and EE were significantly lower in patients treated with nefopam than those in the control group. No changes in CSFP, CPP or EEG were observed in group C. In conclusion, nefopam seems to be more effective than clonidine or meperidine in quickly suppressing shivering, without producing significant adverse reactions.     

Remote-controlled catheter ablation of accessory pathways: results from the magnetic laboratory.

AIMS: This study evaluates feasibility, safety, and efficacy of magnetic remote-controlled accessory pathway (AP) ablation. METHODS AND RESULTS: The novel magnetic navigation system (MNS) (Niobe, Stereotaxis) creates a steerable magnetic field (0.08 T) controlling the distal magnetic tip of an ablation catheter. In conjunction with a catheter advancer system (Cardiodrive, Stereotaxis) remote catheter ablation is enabled. Conventional electrophysiology study identified AP conduction in 59 patients (37 males, 36+/-14 years, 60 APs). First generation 1-magnet tip (1-M) (group I, n=18), second generation bipolar 3-magnet tip (3-M) (group II, n=27), and third generation quadripolar 3-magnet tip catheters (3-M quad.) (group III, n=14) were used for magnetic remote-controlled ablation. Successful AP ablation was achieved in 67% (group I), 85% (group II), and 92% (group III). A significant decrease of median [IQR: Q1-Q3] fluoroscopy time and dosage was observed: 21.2 [12.1-33.8] min, 1110 [395-3234] microGym2 (group I); 6.5 [4.4-15.4] min, 290 [129-489] microGym2 (group II), and 4.9 [3.4-8.0] min, 129 [74-270] microGym2 (group III). Mean procedure time (217+/-67 min; 182+/-68 min, and 172+/-90 min) significantly decreased in group III. Median number [Q1-Q3] of radiofrequency current applications in groups I, II, and III was 4 [2-9], 4 [2-6], and 2 [2-4], respectively. No complications occurred. CONCLUSION: Remote AP ablation is safe and feasible using the novel MNS. Introduction of the 3-magnet quadripolar ablation catheter significantly improved the efficacy of the procedure.     

双平面骨科机器人系统辅助骶髂关节螺钉置入的实验研究

目的本研究应用双平面骨科机器人系统进行尸体骨骨盆骶髂关节螺钉置入的实验研究,评估该系统的安全性和有效性。方法双平面骨科机器人系统是由北京航空航天大学和北京积水潭医院联合开发的一种基于术中X线图像的手术导航系统。在该系统辅助下对4具尸体骨骨盆进行骶髂关节螺钉置入,共12枚空心钉,均置入S1。作为对比,由同一位医生操作,应用传统方法在C型臂透视控制下对模型骨盆进行骶髂关节螺钉置入,同样为12枚空心钉。记录从采集图像到置入空心钉导针所需透视的次数、透视累计时间及操作时间,并进行统计学分析。置入骶髂关节螺钉后,通过目测、透视和锯开骶骨直接测量的方法检查螺钉的位置。结果在机器人导航辅助下,置入一枚导针的平均透视次数是2.5次,平均透视累计时间为1.5s,平均操作时间为253s;12枚骶髂关节螺钉均在安全区内。在透视控制下徒手操作,置入每枚导针的平均透视次数是20.3次,平均透视累计时间为13.7s,平均操作时间为246s;12枚骶髂关节螺钉中,两枚螺钉误置。应用双平面骨科机器人系统辅助操作的透视次数和透视累计时间少于徒手操作,二者差异有显著性意义(P<0.05)。而操作时间二者差异无显著性意义(P>0.05)。结论双平面骨科机器人系统为骶髂关节螺钉置入提供精准的空间定位和稳定的路径导航,而这一切都在短短的数分钟之内完成,具备极好的安全性和高效性,并使患者和医生受到的X线照射量显著减少。目前的应用结果鼓舞我们进一步的临床实验应用。     

近端/远端复合肌肉动作电位振幅比率在术后面神经功能评估上的价值

目的 探讨近端/远端复合肌肉动作电位振幅比率在术后面神经肿瘤侵犯段功能评估上的价值和对早期面神经修复的指导意义。方法 比较术末面神经近端/远端复合肌肉动作电位振幅比率和术后2周、6个月患侧面神经功能的H-B分级之间的关系。结果 术后6个月面神经H-B分级恢复到Ⅰ-Ⅱ级者,术末近端/远端复合肌肉动作电位振幅比率均>0.3。结论 术末面神经近端/远端复合肌肉动作电位振幅比率是判断术后面神经远期功能,特别是肿瘤侵犯段功能的重要指标,为术中直接修复面神经提供了指导依据。     

The postoperative recurrence of crohn's disease: An analysis of 37 patients with crohn's disease who underwent endoscopy during initial surgery

A total 37 patients with Crohn's disease who underwent intraoperative endoscopy during resection of the affected intestine were evaluated in this study. The average age of the patients at surgery was 23.2 years. The residual lesions in the remaining intestine identified by intraoperative endoscopy were classified according to their pathologic profiles into three groups: A, B and C. In group A, comprising patients with longitudinal ulcers and/or a cobblestone appearance, 10 of 12 patients had recurrence. In 5 of these 10, the residual lesions were exacerbated and 2 required a further operation. The remaining 5 patients showed recurrence at the site of previous anastomosis and 2 of these 5 required additional surgery.In group B, comprising patients with small ulcers, aphthoid ulcers, or scars, and group C, comprising patients with no residual lesions, recurrence was observed in 13 of 16, and 3 of 9 patients, respectively. The recurrent lesions were all found proximal to, or at the site of previous anastomosis. Additional operations were performed on 3 of the group B patients. The findings of this study revealed that recurrence requiring additional surgery is more frequent at the site of anastomosis, regardless of the endoscopic appearance of the residual lesions.     

Open surgery of giant paraclinoid aneurysms improved by intraoperative angiography and endovascular retrograde suction decompression

Summary In three consecutive cases of giant left sided paraclinoid aneurysms we employed an endovascular retrograde suction decompression technique in combination with intra-operative angiography. A double-lumen balloon catheter was placed in the left internal carotid artery by the transfemoral route. After balloon inflation and placement of a temporary clip distal to the aneurysm blood was aspirated and the aneurysm collapsed. Thus further dissection of the aneurysm could easily be achieved and clips could be placed. Afterwards real-time digital subtraction angiography was performed. Intra-operative angiography led to clip repositioning in all cases either due to a clip induced stenosis of the parent vessel, or because of incomplete aneurysm obliteration. Afterwards successful clipping could be confirmed in all cases. Outcome was excellent in one case, good in the other. The third case, extremely complicated by an accompanying craniopharyngioma, showed a satisfactory outcome, but presented new neurological deficits.     

术中皮质体感诱发电位与电刺激术定位脑功能区

目的探讨脑功能区手术中利用脑皮质体感诱发电位(SEP)及直接皮质电刺激定位脑功能区的方法及意义。方法对10例脑功能区病变病人在唤醒麻醉下进行手术，利用皮质SEP及皮质直接电刺激定位感觉区、运动区及语占区，住保护脑功能区的前提下，手术切除病变。结果7例病人利用SEP及皮质电刺激确定出运动感觉区，其中4例利用SEP位相倒置确定出中央沟，3例病变位于左侧额颞叶的病人通过皮质直接电刺激确定出语言区?术后功能均较术前明显好转。结论术中SEP及直接皮质电刺激可准确、实时确定脑功能区，最大程度地保护功能，切除病变。     

腹腔镜手术并发症27例相关因素分析

目的 探讨腹腔镜手术的并发症及其相关因素。方法 回顾性研究西南医院妇产科近2年的2214例腹腔镜手术病例及27例出现并发症的病例情况。手术包括附件手术1721例，子宫肌瘤挖除术150例，子宫次全切术210例，子宫全切133例。并发症指术中出现的需额外处理或术后出现的因手术本身引起需进行再次手术或保守治疗的情况。结果 并发症发生率为1.22%，需手术处理者2例（0.09%)。附件手术、子宫肌瘤挖除、子宫次全切除术、子宫全切术的并发症发生率分别为0.52%、2.00%、3.33%及6.01%。与穿刺及气腹有关的并发症14例（51.9%)，包括腹壁血管损伤、严重皮下气肿及气腹针断裂；术中并发症3例（11.1%)，其中肠管损伤2例，1例改开腹手术，另1例为电极胸部皮肤烧伤；术后并发症10例（37.0%)，为术后发热。结论 妇科腹腔镜手术并发症不容忽视，并发症的发生与手术难度有关。