达芬奇手术系统辅助腹腔镜胃癌根治术的研究进展

随着微创外科技术的发展,腹腔镜胃癌根治术逐渐成为了安全可行的手术方法。然而,复杂的手术操作、过高的技术要求限制了腹腔镜胃癌根治术的进一步发展。达芬奇手术系统的技术优势有助于解决腹腔镜手术中的这一难题。本文就近年达芬奇手术系统辅助腹腔镜胃癌根治术的研究进展作一综述。     

达芬奇机器人与传统腹腔镜在治疗小儿先天性胆总管囊肿的对比研究

目的对比达芬奇机器人与传统腹腔镜在治疗小儿先天性胆总管囊肿的优劣势。方法回顾性收集2018年3月至2019年9月郑州大学第一附属医院诊断为胆总管囊肿的103例患儿的临床资料,其中行达芬奇机器人手术的21例患儿作为机器人组,行传统腹腔镜治疗的82例患儿为腹腔镜组,所有手术均由同一团队完成。其中,机器人组患儿的年龄为(3.85±0.79)岁,范围为1~11岁;Todani分型为胆总管囊性扩张型(Ⅰ型)17例,其他分型4例;囊肿最大径为(36.76±10.13)mm,范围为16~79 mm。腹腔镜组患儿的年龄为(3.71±0.67)岁,范围为3个月至12岁;Todani分型为Ⅰ型70例,其他分型12例;囊肿最大径为(35.98±8.25)mm,范围为10~82 mm。分析两组在一般资料及术前情况、术中及术后等方面的差异。结果①机器人组与腹腔镜组患儿在年龄、性别、体重、临床表现、Todani分型、囊肿最大径、术前C反应蛋白(C-reactive protein,CRP)值、术后并发症发生率、术后疼痛评分方面差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);②机器人组的术中失血量、术后第一天及第三天腹腔引流液量、术后CRP值、术后禁食时间、术后出院时间均小于腹腔镜组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论达芬奇机器人在治疗小儿先天性胆总管囊肿方面较传统腹腔镜具有术中出血量少、组织损伤小、恢复快、愈合好等优点,具有可行性、安全性、有效性等优点。不足之处为手术总时间较长、费用较高。随着技术的进步及手术医生经验的积累,机器人治疗小儿先天性胆总管囊肿将会发挥更大的优势。     

Left ventricular reverse remodeling and function by strain analysis in aortic stenosis: A CMR analysis of the EPICHEART study

Introduction and objectivesIn severe aortic stenosis (AS), the impact of aortic valve replacement (AVR) on left ventricular (LV) systolic function assessed by strain and measured by echocardiography or cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) has been controversial. We aimed to investigate LV systolic myocardial function changes six months after AVR using global longitudinal (GLS), circumferential (GCS) and radial (GRS) strain derived from CMR imaging.MethodsWe included 39 severe AS patients (69.3±7.8 years; 61.5% male) with preserved LV ejection fraction (LVEF) who were recruited as part of the EPICHEART study and underwent successful AVR (aortic valvular area: 0.8 cm² (IQR: 0.2) pre- to 1.8 cm² (IQR:0.5) post-AVR). Structural and functional parameters were assessed at baseline and six months after AVR, including LV GRS, GCS and GLS analysis by CMR, using cine short-axial and two-, three-, and four-chamber long-axial view. Comparison between baseline and postoperative LV remodeling was performed using Student t-test and Wilcoxon test.ResultsAt six-month follow-up, LV mass, end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes, stroke volume, cardiac output, lateral E/e’, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion, right ventricular (RV) S wave velocity, GLS [-15.6% (IQR: 4.39) to -13.7% (IQR: 4.62)] and GCS [-17.8±3.58% to -16.1±2.94%] reduced significantly, while LVEF and GRS remained unchanged and lateral e’ velocity increased.ConclusionsDespite favorable reverse LV structural and diastolic functional remodeling six months following AVR, GLS and GCS assessed by CMR reduced compared to baseline, LVEF remained unchanged. The clinical utility and timing of assessment of postoperative strain changes as a marker of systolic function progression needs further research.     

Hypotensive Effect of Heated Water-Based Exercise Persists After 12-Week Cessation of Training in Patients With Resistant Hypertension

Background

Heated water-based exercise (HEx) promotes a marked reduction of blood pressure (BP), but it is not entirely clear whether its effects on BP persist after cessation of HEx.

Left atrium and pulmonary artery compression due to aortic aneurysm causing heart failure symptoms

Patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) are mostly asymptomatic and TAA is rarely related to heart failure (HF). We report the case of an 80-year-old female patient, with type A TAA without dissection, with right pulmonary artery and left atrium compression, who presented with HF, preserved ejection fraction and acute pulmonary edema.     

Worsening or ‘pseudo-worsening’ renal function? The prognostic value of hemoconcentration in patients admitted with acute heart failure

Introduction

Renal insufficiency, as evidenced by an increase in creatinine, is associated with higher mortality in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). Conversely, hemoconcentration (HC) in AHF is associated with lower mortality, but can also cause an increase in creatinine. Our aim was to assess the prognosis of HC in patients hospitalized for AHF presenting with or without worsening renal function (WRF).

Knowledge about cardiovascular disease in Portugal

Objectives

To characterize specific knowledge on cardiovascular disease, particularly stroke and myocardial infarction (MI), and its relationship with sociodemographic factors, health literacy and clinical history, among the Portuguese population.

Fístula da Artéria Coronária: Associação entre Padrões de Trajetos,Características Clínicas e Cardiopatias Congênitas

Background Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is a direct connection of one or more coronary arteries to cardiac chambers or a large vessel; it may be associated with congenital heart disease.Objective To establish CAF pathway patterns from echocardiographic data and to correlate them with clinical aspects and congenital heart disease.Methods A total of 7.183 medical records of children under the age of five years with cardiac disease submitted to color Doppler echocardiography and Spearman’s Correlation test were used to associate signs and symptoms and cardiopathy to CAF with a significance level of 5%.Results Twenty six children (0.0036%) presented CAF: from the right coronary artery (RCA) to the right ventricle (RV) 26.92%, from the left coronary artery (LCA) to the RV 23.08%, from the anterior interventricular branch (AIVB) to RV 23.08%, RCA to right atrium (RA) 11.54%, LCA for pulmonary trunk (PT) 7.69% or AIVB for PT 7.69%. In 57.69% of the patients, there was a positively correlated symptomatology to CAF with p=0.445 related to dyspnea or cyanosis (53.84%); in 96.15%, congenital heart disease associated with CAF, mainly interventricular communication (IVC) or interatrial communication (IAC) in 34.62% positively correlated to CAF with p=0.295. CAF pathway was represented in three dimensions by software modeling, texturing and animation Cinema 4D R19.Conclusion CAF is an uncommon anatomical entity that presents a clinical picture compatible with dyspnea and cyanosis, and this is associated with congenital heart disease, mainly with IVC or IAC. According to echocardiographic analyzes, fistulas in RCA, LCA, or AIVB represent about one-third of the patients, with a priority pathway for right heart chambers.     

Treino de Força Reduz Stress Oxidativo Cardíaco e Renal em Ratos com Hipertensão Renovascular

BackgroundStrength training has beneficial effects on kidney disease, in addition to helping improve antioxidant defenses in healthy animals.ObjectiveTo verify if strength training reduces oxidative damage to the heart and contralateral kidney caused by the renovascular hypertension induction surgery, as well as to evaluate alterations in the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) endogenous antioxidant enzymes.MethodsEighteen male rats were divided into three groups (n=6/group): sham, hypertensive, and trained hypertensive. The animals were induced to renovascular hypertension through left renal artery ligation. Strength training was initiated four weeks after the induction of renovascular hypertension, continued for a 12-weeks period, and was performed at 70% of 1RM. After the training period, the animals were euthanized and the right kidney and heart were removed for quantitation of hydroperoxides, malondialdehyde and sulfhydryl groups, which are markers of oxidative damage. In addition, the activity of SOD, CAT, and GPx antioxidant enzymes was also measured. The adopted significance level was 5% (p < 0.05).ResultsAfter strength training, a reduction in oxidative damage to lipids and proteins was observed, as could be seen by reducing hydroperoxides and total sulfhydryl levels, respectively. Furthermore, an increased activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase antioxidant enzymes was observed.ConclusionStrength training is able to potentially reduce oxidative damage by increasing the activity of antioxidant enzymes. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2021; 116(1):4-11)     

Case report of pure single-port robotic left lateral sectionectomy using the da Vinci SP system

Introduction:Since its first appearance in the early 1990s, laparoscopic hepatic resection has become increasingly accepted and recognized as safe as laparotomy. The recent introduction of robotic surgery systems has brought new innovations to the field of minimally invasive surgery, such as laparoscopic surgery. The da Vinci line of surgical systems has recently released a true single-port platform called the da Vinci SP system, which has 3 fully wristed and elbowed instruments and a flexible camera in a single 2.5 cm cannula. We present the first case of robotic liver resection using the da Vinci SP system and demonstrate the technical feasibility of this platform.Patient concerns and diagnosis:A 63-year-old woman presented with elevated liver function test results and abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed multiple intrahepatic duct stones in the left lateral section and distal common bile duct stones near the ampulla of Vater.Interventions:The docking time was 8 minute. The patient underwent successful da Vinci SP with a total operation time of 135 minute. The estimated blood loss was 50.0 ml. No significant intraoperative events were observed.Outcomes:The numerical pain intensity score was 3/10 in the immediate postoperative period and 1/10 on postoperative day 2. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 5 after verifying that the CT scan did not show any surgical complications.Conclusion:We report a technique of left lateral sectionectomy, without the use of an additional port, via the da Vinci SP system. The present case suggests that minor hepatic resection is technically feasible and safe with the new da Vinci SP system in select patients. For the active application of the da Vinci SP system in hepatobiliary surgery, further device development and research are needed.