Benefits and drawbacks of radiofrequency ablation via percutaneous or minimally invasive surgery for treating hepatocellular carcinoma

The management of early stage hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)presents significant challenges.While radiofrequency ablation(RFA)has shown safety and effectiveness in treating HCC,with lower mortality rates and shorter hospital stays,its high recurrence rate remains a significant impediment.Consequently,achieving improved survival solely through RFA is challenging,particularly in retrospective studies with inherent biases.Ultrasound is commonly used for guiding percutaneous RFA,but its low contrast can lead to missed tumors and the risk of HCC recurrence.To enhance the efficiency of ultrasound-guided percutaneous RFA,various techniques such as artificial ascites and contrast-enhanced ultrasound have been developed to facilitate complete tumor ablation.Minimally invasive surgery(MIS)offers advantages over open surgery and has gained traction in various surgical fields.Recent studies suggest that laparoscopic intraoperative RFA(IORFA)may be more effective than percutaneous RFA in terms of survival for HCC patients unsuitable for surgery,highlighting its significance.Therefore,combining MIS-IORFA with these enhanced percutaneous RFA techniques may hold greater significance for HCC treatment using the MIS-IORFA approach.This article reviews liver resection and RFA in HCC treatment,comparing their merits and proposing a trajectory involving their combination in future therapy.

Application Research of PETD Combined with MRI Nerve Root Water Imaging in the Minimally Invasive Treatment of LDH

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PETD combined with nerve root water imaging of MRI for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 62 patients with lumbar disc herniation from March 2019 to March 2021. The study included an experimental group of 30 patients and a control group of 32 patients. The experimental group underwent PETD combined with nerve root water imaging of MRI, while the control group received traditional PETD treatment. The visual analogue scoring method (VAS score), and JOA lumbar spine function score before and after surgery were compared between the two groups, and efficacy was assessed and compared using the MacNab score. Results: The mean operation time was significantly reduced in the experimental group (56.43 ±10.40 minutes) compared to the control group (65.69 ±14.12 minutes). The VAS score was compared between the two groups with preoperative (p = 0.624), one month after surgery (p = 0.325), three months after surgery (p = 0.676), one year after surgery (p = 0.341);The JOA score was compared between the two groups with preoperative (p = 0.961), one month after the surgery (p = 0.266), three months after surgery (p = 0.185), one year after surgery (p = 0.870), they were no significant statistical difference;The efficacy evaluation of the last follow-up Macnab showed that all the 30 patients in the experimental group were excellent, 31 of 32 patients in the control group were excellent, 1 case was good;There was no statistical difference in the comparison between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The study concludes that the combined approach of PETD with nerve root water imaging of MRI is a safe, effective, and more efficient alternative to conventional PETD for treating lumbar disc herniation.

A minimally invasive multiple percutaneous drainage technique for acute necrotizing pancreatitis

BACKGROUND: In approximately 20% of patients, necrotizing pancreatitis is complicated with severe acute pancreatitis, with high morbidity and mortality rates. Minimally invasive step-up approach is both safe and effective, but sometimes requires multiple access sites.METHODS: A 62-year-old woman was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis, and initial computed tomography(CT) revealed no evidence of acute pancreatitis. She was clinically improved with insulin therapy, fl uid administration, and electrolyte replacement. However, on the 14 th day of admission, she developed a high-grade fever, and CT demonstrated evidence of acute necrotizing pancreatitis with a large collection of peripancreatic fl uid. Percutaneous transgastric drainage was performed and a 14 French gauge(Fr) pigtail catheter was placed 1 week later, which drained copious pus. Because of persistent high-grade fever and poor clinical improvement, multiple 8 and 10 Fr pigtail catheters were placed via the initial drainage route, allowing the safe and effective drainage of the extensive necrotic tissue that was occupying the bilateral anterior pararenal space.RESULTS: After drainage, the patient recovered well and the last catheter was removed on day 123 of admission.CONCLUSIONS: Multiple percutaneous drainage requires both careful judgment and specialist skills. The perforation of the colon and small bowel as well as the injury of the kidney and major vessels can occur. The current technique appears to be safe and minimally invasive compared with other drainage methods in patients with extended, infected necrotic pancreatic pseudocysts.

Clinical study on the minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy treatment of upper urinary calculi

BACKGROUND Upper urinary tract stones are very common in my country,with an incidence of 1%to 5%in the North and an even higher incidence of 5%to 10%in the south.The incidence rate in the south is higher than that in the north,mainly due to the water quality,climate and eating habits of the region.From the perspective of sex,incidence is more likely in males than females.In the high-incidence population,young adults are most prone to stones.Men in the age range of 25 to 40 years are more likely to have stones.AIM To observe the therapeutic effect of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy(mPCNL)on upper urinary tract stones and its influence on the renal function of patients.METHODS Patients with upper urinary tract stones who were treated in our hospital from February 2017 to March 2018 were selected as research subjects and were divided into the PCNL group and the mPCNL group according to the random number table method.The general conditions of the two groups of patients were observed during the perioperative period,and the differences in stone clearance,pain,renal function indicators and complication rates were compared between the two groups to determine which were statistically significant(P<0.05).RESULTS The operation time of the mPCNL group was longer than that of the PCNL group(t=-34.392,P<0.001),and the intraoperative blood loss of the mPCNL group was more than that of the PCNL group(t=34.090,P<0.001).There was no difference in renal function indices between the two groups of patients before treatment,and there was no difference in the levels of serum creatinine,β2 microglobulin or retinol binding protein in the mPCNL group after treatment.The visual analog scale score of patients in the mPCNL group was lower than that of the PCNL group(t=12.191,P<0.001),and there was no significant difference in the stone clearance rate between the two groups(χ2 value=1.013,P=0.314).There was no significant difference in the incidence of urine extravasation,dyspnea and peripheral organ damage between the two groups(χ2 value=1.053,P=0.305).At 1 mo after treatment and 3 mo after treatment,the quality of life of the mPCNL group was lower than that of the PCNL group,and the Qmax level of the mPCNL group was higher than that of the PCNL group.CONCLUSION mPCNL has a good therapeutic effect on upper urinary tract stones,with a high stone clearance rate without causing kidney damage or increasing the incidence of complications,and thus has good application value.

Comparison of Efficacy between 3D Navigation-Assisted Percutaneous Iliosacral Screw and Minimally Invasive Reconstruction Plate in Treating Sacroiliac Complex Injury

The clinical efficacy was compared between 3D navigation-assisted percutaneous iliosacral screw(3DPS)and minimally invasive reconstruction plate(MIRP)in treating sacroiliac complex injury and the surgical procedures of 3DPS were introduced.A retrospective analysis was performed on 49 patients with sacroiliac complex injury from March 2013 to May 2017.Twenty-one cases were treated by 3DPS,and 28 cases by MIRP.Intraoperative indexes as operative time,blood loss,incision length,length of hospital stay and postoperative complications were respectively documented.Quality of reduction was postoperatively evaluated by Matta radiological criteria,and clinical effect was assessed by Majeed scoring criteria at the last followup.Operative time and hospital stay were significantly shortened,and blood loss,and incision length were significantly reduced in 3DPS group as compared with those in MIRP group(P<0.05).No statistically significant difference was found between 3DPS group and MIRP group in the assessment of reduction and function(P>0.05).It was concluded that both 3DPS and MIRP can effectively treat the sacroiliac complex injury,and 3DPS can provide an accurate,safe and minimally invasive fixation with shorter operative time and hospital stay.

Comparison of the Effects of Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Open Surgery on Kidney Stones

Objective:To compare the treatment effects of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy and open surgery on kidney stones.Methods:From November 2018 to November 2019,80 patients with kidney stones who were treated in our hospital were selected and divided into two groups according to the random number table method.Each group contained 40 patients.The patients in control group were treated with open surgery while the patients in observation group were treated with minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy.The surgical indicators,rate of stone removal,and adverse events were compared between the two groups.Results:There was no statistically significant difference in surgical time between the two groups(P>0.05).Compared with the control group,the observation group had less intraoperative blood loss and shorter hospital stay,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The stone clearance rate(95.00%)in the observation group was higher than that in the control group(77.50%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the incidence of postoperative adverse effects was lower in the observation group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy for kidney stones is effective in reducing the intraoperative blood loss,shortening the length of hospital stay,improving the rate of stone clearance and reducing the occurrence of adverse effects.Therefore,this treatment method should be promoted for clinical use.

Assessment of the muscle injury, inflammatory response and bone metabolism after paravertebral muscle space and minimally invasive percutaneous approach surgeries for thoracolumbar fracture

Objective: To study the muscle injury, inflammatory response and bone metabolism after paravertebral muscle space and minimally invasive percutaneous approach surgeries for thoracolumbar fracture. Methods: A total of 92 patients with thoracolumbar fractures who were treated in Baoji Central Hospital between May 2015 and January 2017 were selected and randomly divided into paravertebral group and minimally invasive percutaneous group who accepted pedicle screw fixation under different approaches. Before operation as well as 1 d and 3 d after operation, serum was collected to determine the contents of creatase, inflammatory reaction molecules and bone metabolism indexes. Results: Serum Myo, CK, LDH, TNF-α, MCP-1, HMGB-1, CRP, IL-1β, OC, OPG, PICP and PINP levels of both groups 1 d and 3 d after operation were significantly higher than those before operation while TRACP5b, RANKL, CTX and NTX levels were significantly lower than those before operation, and serum Myo, CK, LDH, TNF-α, MCP-1, HMGB-1, CRP, IL-1β, TRACP5b, RANKL, CTX and NTX levels of paravertebral group 1 d and 3 d after operation were significantly lower than those of minimally invasive percutaneous group while OC, OPG, PICP and PINP levels were significantly higher than those of minimally invasive percutaneous group. Conclusion:Paravertebral muscle space surgery for thoracolumbar fracture is more effective than minimally invasive percutaneous surgery in reducing muscle injury and inflammatory response, and improving bone metabolism.

Minimally invasive outpatient management of iliopsoas muscle abscess in complicated spondylodiscitis

BACKGROUND Iliopsoas muscle abscess(IPA)and spondylodiscitis are two clinical conditions often related to atypical presentation and challenging management.They are both frequently related to underlying conditions,such as immunosuppression,and in many cases they are combined.IPA can be primary due to the hematogenous spread of a microorganism to the muscle or secondary from a direct expansion of an inflammatory process,including spondylodiscitis.Computed tomographyguided percutaneous drainage has been established in the current management of this condition.AIM To present a retrospective analysis of a series of 8 immunocompromised patients suffering from spondylodiscitis complicated with IPA and treated with percutaneous computed tomography-guided drainage and drain insertion in an outpatient setting.METHODS Patient demographics,clinical presentation,underlying conditions,isolated microorganisms,antibiotic regimes used,abscess size,days until the withdrawal of the catheter,and final treatment outcomes were recorded and analyzed.RESULTS All patients presented with night back pain and local stiffness with no fever.The laboratory tests revealed elevated inflammatory markers.Radiological findings of spondylodiscitis with unilateral or bilateral IPA were present in all cases.Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in 3 patients and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in 2 patients.Negative cultures were found in the remaining 3 patients.The treatment protocol included percutaneous computed tomographyguided abscess drainage and drain insertion along with a course of targeted or empiric antibiotic therapy.All procedures were done in an outpatient setting with no need for patient hospitalization.CONCLUSION The minimally invasive outpatient management of IPA is a safe and effective approach with a high success rate and low morbidity.

Role of lateral soft tissues release in percutaneous hallux valgus correction:A medium term retrospective study

BACKGROUND In the field of minimally invasive surgery(MIS)for the treatment of hallux valgus(HV),different techniques have begun to emerge in the literature concerning the distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone,the synthesis or not of the metatarsal head,the possible association with lateral soft tissues release(LSTR)and osteotomy of the base of the first phalanx.AIM To evaluate the role of LSTR on percutaneous HV correction,evaluating functional and radiographical results.METHODS From January 2012 to May 2016 a total of 396 patients with mild to moderate symptomatic HV treated with the MIS technique were included in this retrospective study.The technique provides no internal fixation(WOS).Patients were divided into the LSTR group and no LSTR group(LSTR N).This surgical procedure(LSTR)was reserved for insufficient HV angle(HVA)correction during fluoroscopic control.Patients were evaluated at each follow-up by two other authors after appropriate training by senior authors(first practitioners).Clinical evaluation was performed before surgery,6 mo after surgery,and 48 mo follow-up.American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS)and visual analog scale(VAS)score was used to evaluate pain and function,and complications were recorded.In addition,the incidence of relapses and the degree of joint range of motion(ROM)with the association with the LSTR(capsule,adductor tendon,phalanx-sesamoid ligament,and the deep transverse metatarsal ligament)were evaluated.Radiological parameters included HVA and intermetatarsal angle(IMA).Patient satisfaction was assessed.Student t-test and Fisher exact test were used to assess statistical analysis.RESULTS From our study it is clear that no differences in term of HVA,VAS,IMA correction,rate of complications,and AOFAS score were found between groups,while a significant improvement of the same variables was found in each group between pre and postoperative values.A significant improvement in ROM at 6 mo(P=0.018)and 48 mo(P=0.02)of follow-up was found in LSTR N group.Complications were rare in both groups.CONCLUSION LSTR procedure on percutaneous HV correction seems to increase postoperative joint stiffness with a comparable incidence of relapse and a low incidence of complications.

Min-invasive surgical treatment for multiple axis fractures: A case report

BACKGROUND Fractures of the axis are commonly seen in spinal injuries. Upper cervical fractures are usually managed conservatively. However, the complications due to long-term external immobilization cannot be ignored. The traditional open surgery has the disadvantages of too much blood loss and soft tissue injury. The aim of our paper is to introduce a minimally invasive surgical treatment for multiple axis fractures.CASE SUMMARY We report a 40-year-old Chinese male who had severe neck pain and difficult neck movement after falling from 3 meters. X-ray and computed tomography(CT) scan revealed an axis injury consisting of an odontoid Type Ⅲ fracture associated with a Hangman fracture categorized as a Levine-Edwards Type Ⅰ fracture. The patient underwent anterior odontoid screw fixation and posterior percutaneous screw fixation using intraoperative O-arm navigation. Neck pain was markedly improved after surgery. X-rays and CT scan reconstructions of 3-mo follow-up showed good stability and fusion. The range of cervical motion was well preserved.CONCLUSION Anterior odontoid screw fixation and posterior direct C2 percutaneous pedicle screw fixation with the aid of O-arm navigation and neurophysiological monitoring can be an interesting alternative option for complicated multiple axis fractures.

Management of symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi:Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus flexible ureterorenoscopy

Objective: To retrospectively evaluate appropriate treatment for patients with symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi, by comparing the therapeutic outcomes for those undergoing minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) and flexible ureterorenoscopy (F-URS). Methods: From March 2009 to May 2014, 36 consecutive patients with caliceal diverticular calculi were divided into 2 groups:21 patients underwent MPCNL, and 15 were treated by F-URS. All procedures were performed by one surgical group, which ensured relatively constant parameters. Patient characteristics, operative time, hospital stay after surgery, stone-free rate, symptomatic improvement rate, complications, diverticular obliteration, and stone composition were analyzed retrospectively in the 2 groups. Results: Patient preoperative variables were comparable between the two groups, with no significant difference (P>0.05). Mean operative time was 136.9 ± 22.8 min in the MPCNL group and 117.3 ± 24.3 min in the F-URS group (P ? 0.019). Hospital stay was significantly longer in the MPCNL group than in the F-URS group (9.4 ± 3.1 vs. 6.9 ± 2.1 days, P ? 0.010). The stone-free rates after MPCNL and F-URS were 90.5%(19/21) and 60.0%(9/15), respectively (P ? 0.046). Additionally, 71.4%(15/21) of patients in the MPCNL group and 46.7%(7/15) of patients in the F-URS group had symptomatic improvement at the 6-month follow-up (P ? 0.175);the rates of complications in the 2 groups were 19.0%(4/21) and 13.3%(2/15), respectively (P ? 0.650). Complete diverticular obliteration was achieved in 16 (76.2%) cases in the MPCNL group and 5 (33.3%) cases in the F-URS group (P ? 0.017). The distributions of calcium oxalate and hydroxyapatite in the stones were 66.7% (14/21) and 33.3% (7/21), respectively, in the MPCNL group;however, the distributions in the F-URS group were 46.7%(7/15) and 53.3%(8/15), respec-tively (P ? 0.310). Conclusion: MPCNL is an effective method for the treatment of caliceal diverticular calculi. However, F-URS is an alternative technique in selected patients with a patent infundibulum, despite lower stone-free rates than with MPCNL. Fulguration of the diverticular lining with a high-power holmium laser and permitting the cavity to collapse are useful to increase the chance of diverticular obliteration.

Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic decompression combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty in treatment of lumbar vertebral body metastases:A case report

BACKGROUND Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy(PTED)is a procedure that is commonly used to treat lumbar disc herniation and spinal stenosis.Despite its less invasiveness,this surgery is rarely used to treat spinal metastases.Percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)has been utilized to treat lumbar vertebral body metastases but it has not proven useful in treating sciatic patients.CASE SUMMARY A 68-year-old woman presented with low back pain and radicular symptoms.She couldn't straighten her legs because of severe pain.Computed tomography(CT)showed a mass lesion in the lung and bone destruction in the L4 vertebrae.The biopsy of the lung lesion revealed adenocarcinoma and the biopsy for L4 vertebrae revealed metastatic adenocarcinoma.PTED paired with PVP was performed on the patient due to the patient's poor overall physical state and short survival time.Transcatheter arterial embolization of vertebral tumors was performed before surgical resection to reduce excessive blood loss during the operation.The incision was scaled up with the TESSY technology.The pain was obviously relieved following the operation and no serious complications occurred.Postoperative CT showed that the decompression around the nerve root was successful,polymethyl methacrylate filling was satisfactory and the tumor tissue around the nerve root was obviously removed.During the 1-year follow-up period,the patient was in a stable condition.CONCLUSION PTED in combination with PVP is an effective and safe treatment for Lumbar single-level Spinal Column metastases with radicular symptoms.Because of the small sample size and short followup time,the long-term clinical efficacy of this method needs to be further confirmed.

Clinical Application of Percutaneous Nephrostomy in Some Urologic Diseases

Percutaneous nephrostomy was applied in some other urologic diseases and the efficacy was evaluated. Percutaneous nephrostomy for percutaneous nephrolithotomy （PNL） was performed in patients with various renal, perinephric and bladder diseases （n=79）. The tract establishment, operation duration and complications were observed and the efficacy was assessed. The results showed that the tracts were successfully established in 79 cases. The operation lasted 4–20 min. 12F–16F single tract was established in nephrohydrop patients and 16F–20F single or multiple tracts were established in patients with pyonephrosis, renal cortical abscess, renal cyst and perinephric abscess. During dilation, no leakage of liquor puris was noted. Establishment of 18F single tract was achieved in one urinoma patient. In two patients with foreign body in kidney, the foreign bodies were removed via established 14F single tract. 18F tracts were established in 2 patients with bladder contracture, which was followed by the placement of 16F balloon urethral catheter for drainage. No complications, such as massive bleeding, intestinal injury and spreading of infection took place in our series. All the patients were followed up for 2–12 months. No long-term complications such as dropping of drainage tube occurred. It is concluded that as a minimally invasive technique, percutaneous nephrostomy has the advantages of convenience, simplicity and causing less complications and can be used for various urologic diseases.

Total spinal anesthesia caused by lidocaine during unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty performed under local anesthesia:A case report

BACKGROUND Intradural anesthesia caused by anesthetic drug leakage during percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)has rarely been reported.We here report a 71-year-old woman who suffered this rare and life-threatening complication during PVP.CASE SUMMARY A 71-year-old woman,who suffered from 2 wk of severe back pain with a visual analog score of 8,came to our outpatient clinic.She was later diagnosed with a newly compressed L1 fracture and was then admitted in our department.PVP was initially attempted again under local anesthesia.However,serendipitous intradural anesthesia leading to total spinal anesthesia happened.Fortunately,after successful resuscitation of the patient,PVP was safely and smoothly performed.Great pain relief was achieved postoperatively,and she was safely discharged on postoperative day 4.The patient recovered normally at 3-mo follow-up.CONCLUSION Total spinal anesthesia secondary to PVP by anesthetic drug leakage rarely occurs.In cases of inadvertent wrong puncture leading to drug leakage when performing it under local anesthesia,surgeons should be highly vigilant during the whole procedure.Electrocardiogram monitoring,oxygen inhalation,intravenous cannula set prior to surgery,regular checking of motor activity and a meticulous imaging monitoring with slower pushing of anesthetic drugs,etc.should be highly recommended.

Biomechanical evaluation of two fusion techniques based on finite element analysis:Percutaneous endoscopic and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

As a novel minimally invasive technique,percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion(PETLIF)has been widely used in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases.The purpose of this study was to analyze these two operation types’biomechanical performances of PE-TLIF and traditional minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion(MIS-TLIF)using the finite element(FE)method.The intact FE models of L4-L5 were established and validated based on the CT images.On this basis,the FE models of MIS-TLIF and PETLIF were established and analyzed.It is demonstrated that for lumbar interbody fusion with the oblique asymmetrically implanted cage under bilateral pedicle screws and rods fixation,such as MIS-TLIF and PE-TLIF,different degrees of articular process resection have no significant effect on the cage subsidence,and the surgical segment can achieve similar stability.In addition,the maximum stress of the L4 inferior endplate of MIS-TLIF and PE-TLIF is greater than that of the L5 superior endplate,which indicates that MIS-TLIF and PE-TLIF can cause cage subsidence in the L4 inferior endplate.

Mini versus ultra-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in a paediatric population

Objective:To evaluate whether there would be a difference in outcome when the smaller ultra-mini 12 Fr sheath was used instead of the mini 16 Fr sheath for percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL)in paediatric patients for stones less than 25 mm.Methods:This was a prospective cohort study of patients who underwent PCNL in our hospital in a 2-year period from July 2016 to June 2018 by a single surgeon.PCNL was performed in a prone position and tract was dilated to the respective size using single step dilatation.Laser was used to fragment the stone.Stone-free outcome was defined as absence of stone fragment at 3 months on kidney,ureter,and bladder X-ray.Results:There were 40 patients in each group.Mean stone size was comparable between the two groups(14.5 mm vs.15.0 mm).The procedure was completed faster in the 16 Fr group compared to 12 Fr group(24.5 min vs.34.6 min).Stone clearance was highly successful in both groups(97.5%vs.95.0%).There was no difference in complications between the two groups.The decrease in hemoglobin was minimal in both groups(0.2 g/dL vs.0.3 g/dL).Conclusion:We found that the success rates were similar in both mini PCNL and the smaller ultra-mini PCNL groups.No significant difference in bleeding was noted in our pilot study,however,operative time was longer in the ultra-mini group as compared to the mini sheath group.

Algorhythm for Use of Percutaneous Short Fixation of Fractures Involving the Thoracolumbar Junction and Lumbar Spine

Study Design: Original article. Objective: Guidelines for deciding whether to perform open or percutaneous surgery in burst fractures. Summary of Background Data: The authors propose an algorithm for deciding whether to perform open surgery or percutaneous surgery with short fixation in patients with fractures of the thoracolumbar junction and lumbar spine. Methods: Between July 2005 and July 2009, 72 patients underwent surgical stabilization by posterior route for fractures of the thoracolumbar junction and lumbar spine. In 44 the lesion involved the thoracolumbar junction, in 28 the lumbar spine (L2 in6 cases, L3 in15 cases, L5 in7 cases). The fractures were assessed morphologically according to Magerl’s classification (52 type A, 12 type B, 8 type C). All patients were analyzed according to the algorithm proposed, according to which patients must fulfil certain criteria: the fracture must be Magerl type A.3, it must involve one level, McCormack score must be 6 or less, invasion of the spinal canal must be 25% or less according to Hashimoto’s formula, Magnetic Resonance Imating (MRI) must confirm discoligamentous integrity. Neurologically, the patient must be ASIA E. 25 patients (17 thoracolumbar junction, 8 lumbar spine) fulfilled these criteria and were treated by percutaneous short fixation. Results: The average length of the surgical procedure was 80 minutes and the loss of blood 10 cc. All patients were dismissed without brace and were submitted to follow-upComputed Tomography CTscan 3 and 6 months after surgery. Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 4 years. In all cases CT scan confirmed fusion and there were no cases of rupture of the device. None of the patients presented neurological deficits. Conclusion: The algorithm described permits a proper selection of patients with thoracolumbar fractures who can be treated by percutaneous short fixation, thus avoiding the risks connected with failure of the stabilization system.

术中滑轨CT辅助在经皮骶髂关节螺钉治疗骨盆后环损伤中的应用

目的:比较术中滑轨CT联合C形臂X线机辅助与单纯使用C形臂X线机辅助透视下经皮骶髂关节螺钉治疗骨盆后环损伤临床疗效。方法:自2018年12月至2022年2月收治76例骨盆后环损伤患者,其中,C形臂联合滑轨CT辅助下行内固定治疗39例为CT组,男23例,女16例,年龄(44.98±7.33)岁;仅在C形臂透视下行内固定治疗37例为C形臂组,男24例,女13例,年龄(44.37±10.82)岁。合并有前环骨折患者42例,均采用经皮髂前下棘内置外固定架(internal fixation,INFIX)或耻骨上支螺钉固定骨盆前环。术后比较两组随访时间、置钉时间、并发症。比较两组Matta复位评价、Majeed疗效评价、CT分级及二次手术翻修率。结果:CT组置钉时间(32.63±7.33) min,短于C形臂组(52.95±10.64) min(t=-9.739,P<0.05)。CT组随访时间(11.97±1.86)个月,C形臂组(12.03±1.71)个月,两组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组术后并发症发生比较,差异无统计学意义(χ~2=0.159,P>0.05)。CT组Matta复位评价结果(Z=2.79,P<0.05)、Majeed疗效评价结果(Z=2.79,P<0.05)、CT分级(Z=2.83,P<0.05)均优于C形臂组。CT组二次手术翻修率低于C形臂组(χ~2=5.641,P<0.05)。结论:术中滑轨CT联合C形臂辅助下经皮骶髂关节螺钉置入手术与传统C形臂透视相比,具有手术时间短、准确度及安全性高、术后二次翻修率显著下降等特点,是重建骨盆骨折后环稳定性的有效方法之一。

关节镜下经皮微创钢板内固定术治疗胫骨平台骨折患者的疗效及对膝关节功能的影响

目的:分析关节镜下经皮微创钢板内固定术(MIPPO)治疗胫骨平台骨折患者的疗效及对膝关节功能的影响。方法:选取90例胫骨平台骨折患者为研究对象,根据术式分为切开复位内固定术(ORIF)组和MIPPO组,每组各45例。比较两组患者围术期指标、愈合时间、术后并发症总发生率及术后3个月膝关节活动度、膝关节功能。结果:相较于ORIF组,MIPPO组患者围术期指标、愈合时间、术后并发症总发生率均更低(P<0.05)。术后3个月时,相较于ORIF组,MIPPO组患者膝关节活动度、膝关节功能评分均更高(P<0.05)。结论:相较于ORIF,MIPPO治疗胫骨平台骨折患者疗效更优,有利于患者骨折预后,改善其膝关节功能。

5G技术远程操控R-One^(TM)机器人应用于经皮冠状动脉介入治疗的动物实验研究

目的通过动物实验评估5G技术远程操控血管介入机器人(R-One^(TM))辅助经皮冠状动脉介入治疗(PCI)的有效性与安全性。方法选取实验猪3头,平均体质量(32±1)kg。每头实验猪各选取两支冠状动脉血管,分别设为实验组(5G网络下R-OneTM远程辅助PCI)和对照组(R-One^(TM)本地辅助PCI)完成猪的PCI手术。记录手术时长、对比剂用量、围术期手术安全性等,手术结束当天处死动物(安乐死),进行解剖取样,分离靶血管进行病理分析。同时记录网络延时、数据包丢失及术者远程操作评价。结果实验组和对照组PCI成功率均100%,无围术期不良事件,PCI后心肌梗死溶栓治疗试验血流分级Ⅲ级,无分支丢失及冠状动脉穿孔。实验组未发生中途切换本地操作。手术期间5G远程乌鲁木齐-上海网络信号往返时间(RTT)延时平均106.66 ms(87.94~1927.12 ms),数据包丢失率0.8256%、断网后网络恢复时间<10 s;北京-上海网络信号RTT延时平均60.43 ms(40.61~377.77 ms),数据包丢失率0.0550%、断网后网络恢复时间<10 s。远程主-从端术者操作评价几乎无延时;术中数字减影血管造影(DSA)影像质量非常清晰,传输几乎无延时;术中远程音视频传输几乎无延时,传输稳定且质量高;从端器械操控非常灵活。整个实验过程中R-OneTM机器人系统未出现任何软件及硬件故障,所有动物术中及术后未出现相应的介入并发症,术后动物解剖未发现冠状动脉夹层及穿孔等严重不良事件。结论本研究验证了5G技术远程操控R-OneTM行PCI手术的安全性和有效性,为今后临床应用这一技术提供理论和实践依据。