Evaluation of fecal occult blood test with reverse passive hemagglutination for colorectal neoplasm screen *

AIM To evaluate the one sampling and three sampling reverse passive hemagglutination fecal occult blood test (RPHA FOBT) for colorectal neoplasm screening.

Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for Rectal Neoplasms

Introduction: The abdominal approach for the treatment of rectal tumors is associated with a considerable rate of morbidity. Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) is an alternative technique that is less invasive than radical surgery, and therefore has a lower associated morbidity. Moreover, with proper patient selection, TEM presents oncological outcomes comparable to radical surgery. The aim of this study is to review our results obtained with TEM and discuss its role in the treatment of malignant rectal lesions. Patients and Methods: A prospective descriptive study from June 2008 until February 2011. The indications for TEM were: early rectal neoplastic lesions (T1N0M0) with good prognostic factors;neoplastic lesions in more advanced stages in selected patients (high surgical risk, refusal of radical surgery or stoma, and palliative intention). Results: Resection by TEM was performed on 19 patients. The average hospital stay was 5.7 days with an associated morbidity of 16.7%. R0 resection was 88.8%. During the follow-up of 15 (3 - 31) months, no recurrence has been shown. Conclusions: TEM is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of selected early malignant rectal lesions and is associated with low morbidity. It is a therapeutic strategy based on a multidisciplinary team, careful patient selection, an audited surgical technique and a strict follow-up protocol.

Impact of technology on indications and limitations for transanal surgical removal of rectal neoplasms

Transanal surgery has and continues to be well accepted for local excision of benign rectal disease not amenable to endoscopic resection. More recently, there has been increasing interest in applying transanal surgery to local resection of early malignant disease. In addition, some groups have started utilizing a transanal route in order to accomplish total mesorectal excision(TME) for more advanced rectal malignancies. We aim to review the role of various transanal and endoscopic techniquesin the local resection of benign and malignant rectal disease based on published trial data. Preliminary data on the use of transanal platforms to accomplish TME will also be highlighted. For endoscopically unresectable rectal adenomas, transanal surgery remains a widely accepted method with minimal morbidity that avoids the downsides of a major abdomino-pelvic operation. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery offer improved visualization and magnification, allowing for finer and more precise dissection of more proximal and larger rectal lesions without compromising patient outcome. Some studies have demonstrated efficacy in utilizing transanal platforms in the surgical management of early rectal malignancies in selected patients. There is an overall higher recurrence rate with transanal surgery with the concern that neither chemoradiation nor salvage surgery may compensate for previous approach and correct the inferior outcome. Application of transanal platforms to accomplish transanal TME in a natural orifice fashion are still in their infancy and currently should be considered experimental. The current data demonstrate that transanal surgery remains an excellent option in the surgical management of benign rectal disease. However, care should be used when selecting patients with malignant disease. The application of transanal platforms continues to evolve. While the new uses of transanal platforms in TME for more advanced rectal malignancy are exciting, it is important to remain cognizant and not sacrifice long term survival for short term decrease in morbidity and improved cosmesis.

GATIS score for predicting the prognosis of rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms:A Chinese multicenter study of 12-year experience

BACKGROUND There is currently a shortage of accurate,efficient,and precise predictive instruments for rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms(NENs).AIM To develop a predictive model for individuals with rectal NENs(R-NENs)using data from a large cohort.METHODS Data from patients with primary R-NENs were retrospectively collected from 17 large-scale referral medical centers in China.Random forest and Cox proportional hazard models were used to identify the risk factors for overall survival and progression-free survival,and two nomograms were constructed.RESULTS A total of 1408 patients with R-NENs were included.Tumor grade,T stage,tumor size,age,and a prognostic nutritional index were important risk factors for prognosis.The GATIS score was calculated based on these five indicators.For overall survival prediction,the respective C-indexes in the training set were 0.915(95%confidence interval:0.866-0.964)for overall survival prediction and 0.908(95%confidence interval:0.872-0.944)for progression-free survival prediction.According to decision curve analysis,net benefit of the GATIS score was higher than that of a single factor.The time-dependent area under the receiver operating characteristic curve showed that the predictive power of the GATIS score was higher than that of the TNM stage and pathological grade at all time periods.CONCLUSION The GATIS score had a good predictive effect on the prognosis of patients with R-NENs,with efficacy superior to that of the World Health Organization grade and TNM stage.

Endoscopic ultrasonography-related diagnostic accuracy and clinical significance on small rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms

This research aimed to examine the diagnostic accuracy and clinical significance of endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)in the context of small rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms(NENs).A total of 108 patients with rectal subepithelial lesions(SELs)with a diameter of<20 mm were included in the analysis.The diagnosis and depth assessment of EUS was compared to the histology findings.The prevalence of NENs in rectal SELs was 78.7%(85/108).The sensitivity of EUS in detecting rectal NENs was 98.9%(84/85),while the specificity was 52.2%(12/23).Overall,the diagnostic accuracy of EUS in identifying rectal NENs was 88.9%(96/108).The overall accuracy rate for EUS in assessing the depth of invasion in rectal NENs was 92.9%(78/84).Therefore,EUS demonstrates reasonable diagnostic accuracy in detecting small rectal NENs,with good sensitivity but inferior specificity.EUS may also assist physicians in assessing the depth of invasion in small rectal NENs before endoscopic excision.

Enhancing prognostic accuracy in predicting rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms

The recently published retrospective study introduces the GATIS score,a new predictive model for rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms.By analyzing data from a large Chinese multicenter cohort,the study shows that the GATIS score,incor-porating tumor grade,T stage,tumor size,age,and prognostic nutritional index,demonstrates superior predictive power for overall survival and progression-free survival compared to traditional World Health Organization grade and tumor,nodes and metastases staging systems.This editorial aims to discuss the impor-tance of the GATIS score,its potential impact on clinical practice,and the strengths and limitations of the study.Finally,it explores the significance,methodology,and clinical implications of these findings.

Evaluation of the GATIS score for predicting prognosis in rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms

The GATIS score,developed by Zeng et al,represents a significant advancement in predicting the prognosis of patients with rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms(RNENs).This study,which included 1408 patients from 17 major medical centres in China over 12 years,introduces a novel prognostic model based on the tumour grade,T stage,tumour size,age,and the prognostic nutritional index.Compared with traditional methods such as the World Health Organization classification and TNM staging systems,the GATIS score has superior predictive power for overall survival and progression-free survival.With a C-index of 0.915 in the training set and 0.812 in the external validation set,the GATIS score’s robustness and reliability are evident.The study’s use of a large,multi-centre cohort and rigorous validation processes underscore its significance.The GATIS score offers clinicians a powerful tool to accurately predict patient outcomes,guide treatment decisions,and improve follow-up strategies.This development represents a crucial step forwards in the management of R-NENs,addressing the complexity and variability of these tumours and setting a new benchmark for future research and clinical practice.

Feasibility and safety of minimally invasive multivisceral resection for T4b rectal cancer:A 9-year review

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second highest cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.About 5%-10%of patients are diagnosed with locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC)on presentation.For LARC invading into other structures(i.e.T4b),multivisceral resection(MVR)and/or pelvic ex-enteration(PE)remains the only potential curative surgical treatment.MVR and/or PE is a major and complex surgery with high post-operative morbidity.Minimally invasive surgery(MIS)has been shown to improve short-term post-operative outcomes in other gastrointestinal malignancies,but there is little evi-dence on its use in MVR,especially so for robotic MVR.This is a single-center retrospective cohort study from 1st January 2015 to 31st March 2023.Inclusion criteria were patients diagnosed with cT4b rectal cancer and underwent MVR,or stage 4 disease with resectable systemic metastases.Pa-tients who underwent curative MVR for locally recurrent rectal cancer,or me-tachronous rectal cancer were also included.Exclusion criteria were patients with systemic metastases with non-resectable disease.All patients planned for elective surgery were enrolled into the standard enhanced recovery after surgery pathway with standard peri-operative management for colorectal surgery.Complex sur-gery was defined based on technical difficulty of surgery(i.e.total PE,bladder-sparing prostatectomy,pelvic lymph node dissection or need for flap creation).Our primary outcomes were the margin status,and complication rates.Cate-gorical values were described as percentages and analysed by the chi-square test.Continuous variables were expressed as median(range)and analysed by Mann-Whitney U test.Cumulative overall survival(OS)and recurrence-free survival(RFS)were analysed using Kaplan-Meier estimates with life table analysis.Log-rank test was performed to determine statistical significance between cumulative estimates.Statistical significance was defined as P<0.05.Meier estimates with life table analysis.Log-rank test was performed to determine statistical significance between cumulative estimates.Statistical significance was defined as P<0.05.RESULTS A total of 46 patients were included in this study[open MVR(oMVR):12(26.1%),miMVR:36(73.9%)].Patients’American Society of Anesthesiologists score,body mass index and co-morbidities were comparable between oMVR and miMVR.There is an increasing trend towards robotic MVR from 2015 to 2023.MiMVR was associated with lower estimated blood loss(EBL)(median 450 vs 1200 mL,P=0.008),major morbidity(14.7%vs 50.0%,P=0.014),post-operative intra-abdominal collections(11.8%vs 50.0%,P=0.006),post-operative ileus(32.4%vs 66.7%,P=0.04)and surgical site infection(11.8%vs 50.0%,P=0.006)compared with oMVR.Length of stay was also shorter for miMVR compared with oMVR(median 10 vs 30 d,P=0.001).Oncological outcomes-R0 resection,recurrence,OS and RFS were comparable between miMVR and oMVR.There was no 30-d mortality.More patients underwent robotic compared with laparoscopic MVR for complex cases(robotic 57.1%vs laparoscopic 7.7%,P=0.004).The operating time was longer for robotic compared with laparoscopic MVR[robotic:602(400-900)min,laparoscopic:Median 455(275-675)min,P<0.001].Incidence of R0 resection was similar(laparoscopic:84.6%vs robotic:76.2%,P=0.555).Overall complication rates,major morbidity rates and 30-d readmission rates were similar between la-paroscopic and robotic MVR.Interestingly,3-year OS(robotic 83.1%vs 58.6%,P=0.008)and RFS(robotic 72.9%vs 34.3%,P=0.002)was superior for robotic compared with laparoscopic MVR.CONCLUSION MiMVR had lower post-operative complications compared to oMVR.Robotic MVR was also safe,with acceptable post-operative complication rates.Prospective studies should be conducted to compare short-term and long-term outcomes between robotic vs laparoscopic MVR.

Postoperative chemoradiotherapy with capecitabine and oxaliplatin vs.capecitabine for pathological stage N2 rectal cancer

Objective:Several studies have been conducted on the effects and toxicity of adding oxaliplatin to fluorouracilbased or capecitabine-based chemoradiotherapy(CRT)regimens as significantly increasing the toxic response without benefit to survival.In this study,we further explored the role of these two postoperative CRT regimens in patients with pathological stage N2 rectal cancer.Methods:This study was a subgroup analysis of a randomized clinical trial.A total of 180 patients with pathological stage N2 rectal cancer were eligible,85 received capecitabine with radiotherapy(RT),and 95 received capecitabine and oxaliplatin with RT.Patients in both groups received adjuvant chemotherapy[capecitabine and oxaliplatin(XELOX);or fluorouracil,leucovorin,and oxaliplatin(FOLFOX)]after CRT.Results:At a median follow-up of 59.2[interquartile range(IQR),34.0−96.8]months,the three-year diseasefree survival(DFS)was 53.3%and 64.9%in the control group and the experimental group,respectively[hazard ratio(HR),0.63;95%confidence interval(95%CI),0.41−0.98;P=0.04].There was no significant difference between the groups in overall survival(OS)(HR,0.62;95%CI,0.37−1.05;P=0.07),the incidence of locoregional recurrence(HR,0.62;95%CI,0.24−1.64;P=0.33),the incidence of distant metastasis(HR,0.67;95%CI,0.42−1.06;P=0.09)and grade 3−4 acute toxicities(P=0.78).For patients with survival longer than 3 years,the conditional overall survival(COS)was significantly better in the experimental group(HR,0.39;95%CI,0.16−0.96;P=0.03).Conclusions:Our results indicated that adding oxaliplatin to capecitabine-based postoperative CRT is safe and effective in patients with pathological stage N2 rectal cancer.

Different oncological features of colorectal cancer codon-specific KRAS mutations:Not codon 13 but codon 12 have prognostic value

BACKGROUND Approximately 40%of colorectal cancer(CRC)cases are linked to Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog(KRAS)mutations.KRAS mutations are associated with poor CRC prognosis,especially KRAS codon 12 mutation,which is associated with metastasis and poorer survival.However,the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of KRAS codon 13 mutation in CRC remain unclear.AIM To evaluate the clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic value of codonspecific KRAS mutations,especially in codon 13.METHODS This retrospective,single-center,observational cohort study included patients who underwent surgery for stage I-III CRC between January 2009 and December 2019.Patients with KRAS mutation status confirmed by molecular pathology reports were included.The relationships between clinicopathological characteristics and individual codon-specific KRAS mutations were analyzed.Survival data were analyzed to identify codon-specific KRAS mutations as recurrence-related factors using the Cox proportional hazards regression model.RESULTS Among the 2203 patients,the incidence of KRAS codons 12,13,and 61 mutations was 27.7%,9.1%,and 1.3%,respectively.Both KARS codons 12 and 13 mutations showed a tendency to be associated with clinical characteristics,but only codon 12 was associated with pathological features,such as stage of primary tumor(T stage),lymph node involvement(N stage),vascular invasion,perineural invasion,tumor size,and microsatellite instability.KRAS codon 13 mutation showed no associations(77.2%vs 85.3%,P=0.159),whereas codon 12 was associated with a lower 5-year recurrence-free survival rate(78.9%vs 75.5%,P=0.025).In multivariable analysis,along with T and N stages and vascular and perineural invasion,only codon 12(hazard ratio:1.399;95%confidence interval:1.034-1.894;P=0.030)among KRAS mutations was an independent risk factor for recurrence.CONCLUSION This study provides evidence that KRAS codon 13 mutation is less likely to serve as a prognostic biomarker than codon 12 mutation for CRC in a large-scale cohort.

Genetic polymorphisms in genes regulating cell death and prognosis of patients with rectal cancer receiving postoperative chemoradiotherapy

Objective:The identification of biomarkers for predicting chemoradiotherapy efficacy is essential to optimize personalized treatment.This study determined the effects of genetic variations in genes involved in apoptosis,pyroptosis,and ferroptosis on the prognosis of patients with locally advanced rectal cancer receiving postoperative chemoradiotherapy(CRT).Methods:The Sequenom MassARRAY was used to detect 217 genetic variations in 40 genes from 300 patients with rectal cancer who received postoperative CRT.The associations between genetic variations and overall survival(OS)were evaluated using hazard ratios(HRs)and 95%confidence intervals(CIs)computed using a Cox proportional regression model.Functional experiments were performed to determine the functions of the arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase(ALOX5)gene and the ALOX5 rs702365 variant.Results:We detected 16 genetic polymorphisms in CASP3,CASP7,TRAILR2,GSDME,CASP4,HO-1,ALOX5,GPX4,and NRF2 that were significantly associated with OS in the additive model(P<0.05).There was a substantial cumulative effect of three genetic polymorphisms(CASP4 rs571407,ALOX5 rs2242332,and HO-1 rs17883419)on OS.Genetic variations in the CASP4 and ALOX5 gene haplotypes were associated with a higher OS.We demonstrated,for the first time,that rs702365[G]>[C]represses ALOX5 transcription and corollary experiments suggested that ALOX5 may promote colon cancer cell growth by mediating an inflammatory response.Conclusions:Polymorphisms in genes regulating cell death may play essential roles in the prognosis of patients with rectal cancer who are treated with postoperative CRT and may serve as potential genetic biomarkers for individualized treatment.

External validation of the Moroccan Arabic version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer colorectal(CR29)module:Monocentric study

BACKGROUND Quality of life(QoL)outcomes are a focal endpoint of cancer treatment strategies.AIM To externally validate the Moroccan Arabic version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC)QoL Questionnaire(QLQ)for colorectal cancer(CRC)patients(CR29).METHODS Both Moroccan Arabic modules of QLQ-CR29 and QLQ-C30 were administered to Moroccan CRC.Psychometric properties were retested by measuring Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for reliability and Intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC)to examine test-retest reproducibility.The multitrait-scaling analysis was performed to demonstrate the validity of the instrument and known-groups comparison was used to test the score’s ability to discriminate between different groups of patients.RESULTS In total,221 patients were included in our study and 34 patients completed the questionnaire twice.The Urinary Frequency scale and Stool Frequency scale had good internal consistency with alpha Cronbach coefficients of 0.79 and 0.83 respectively,while the same coefficients were moderately lower for the Blood and Mucus in Stool scale(0.61)and the Body Image scale(0.67).The ICCs ranged from 0.88 to 1 indicating good to excellent reproducibility.In multitrait scaling analyses,the criterion for item convergent and divergent validity was satisfactory.The known-group comparison showed statistically significant differences between patients according to age,gender,stoma status,tumor location,and radiotherapy.CONCLUSION The Moroccan Arabic version of the EORTC QLQ-CR29 is a valid and reliable tool that can be used safely for research and clinical purposes in Moroccan CRC patients.

Racial differences in the anatomical distribution of colorectal cancer:a study of differences between American and Chinese patients

AIM: To compare the racial differences of anatomical distribution of colorectal cancer (CRC) and determine the association of age, gender and time with anatomical distribution between patients from America (white) and China (oriental).METHODS: Data was collected from 690 consecutive patients in Cleveland Clinic Florida, U.S.A. and 870consecutive patients in Nan Fang Hospital affiliated to the First Military Medical University, China over the past 11years from 1990 to 2000. All patients had colorectal adenocarcinoma diagnosed by histology and underwent surgery.RESULTS: The anatomical subsite distribution of tumor,age and gender were significantly different between white and oriental patients. Lesions in the proximal colon (P＜0.001) were found in 36.3 % of white vs 26.0 % of oriental patients and cancers located in the distal colon and rectum in 63.7 % of white and 74 % of oriental patients (P＜0.001). There was a trend towards the redistribution from distal colon and rectum to proximal colon in white males over time, especially in older patients (＞80 years).No significant change of anatomical distribution occurred in white women and Oriental patients. The mean age at diagnosis was 69.0 years in white patients and 48.3 years in Oriental patients (P＜0.001).CONCLUSION: This is the first study comparing the anatomical distribution of colorectal cancers in whites and Chinese patients. White Americans have a higher risk of proximal CRC and this risk increased with time. The proportion of white males with CRC also increased with time.Chinese patients were more likely to have distal CRC and developed the disease at a significantly earlier age than white patients. These findings have enhanced our understanding of the disease process of colorectal cancer in these two races.

基于倾向性评分匹配的机器人与腹腔镜全直肠系膜切除术的短期疗效分析

目的:对比机器人与腹腔镜全直肠系膜切除术的短期临床疗效。方法:回顾分析2020年8月至2022年12月行机器人与腹腔镜全直肠系膜切除术的112例患者的临床资料。采用倾向评分匹配法对两组患者的临床资料进行1∶1匹配,两组各30例患者匹配成功,匹配后对比分析两组手术情况、术后恢复情况及术后30 d并发症。结果:匹配后两组患者临床资料差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。机器人组中1例中转腹腔镜手术,腹腔镜组无中转开腹。两组左结肠动脉保留、盆底腹膜关闭、环周切缘阳性率、远切缘距离、淋巴结清扫数量差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。机器人组预防性回肠造口率低于腹腔镜组,术中出血量少于腹腔镜组,吻合口加固缝合数量多于腹腔镜组,术后第1天C-反应蛋白水平低于腹腔镜组,总手术时间长于腹腔镜组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组首次排气时间、拔除尿管时间、肛管留置时间、首次进食时间、术后住院时间、术后30 d并发症差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:机器人全直肠系膜切除术可获得与腹腔镜手术相似的短期临床疗效,机器人手术时间更长,但具有组织损伤轻、术中出血少、回肠造口率低的优势。

小视野DWI与全视野DWI在直肠癌评估中的比较

目的:比较小视野DWI和全视野DWI对直肠癌的应用价值。方法:选择52例直肠癌患者行MRI小视野DWI和全视野DWI序列检查。52例中,T_(2)期9例,T_(3)期35例,T_(4)期8例。由2位主治医师对图像质量进行评分,包括锐利度、图像扭曲变形、伪影、病变清晰度。2种序列图像的SNR、CNR和ADC值比较行配对t检验。采用单因素方差分析比较不同直肠癌T分期的ADC值。结果:小视野DWI的图像主观质量评分、SNR、CNR均高于全视野DWI(均P<0.05)。2种序列所测直肠癌病灶的平均ADC值差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。除T_(1)期外,不同分期中2种序列所测ADC值差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。2种序列所测ADC值与直肠癌T分期均呈负相关(r=-0.678,-0.631)。结论:与全视野DWI相比,小视野DWI图像质量高,且可对直肠癌进行分期。

腹腔镜直肠癌手术后发生腹直肌萎缩的影响因素分析及预测模型构建

目的:探讨腹腔镜直肠癌手术后发生腹直肌萎缩的影响因素,并构建预测模型。方法:回顾性选择2020年3月至2023年3月收治的行腹腔镜根治手术的229例直肠癌患者,收集临床相关资料,根据术后是否发生腹直肌萎缩将患者分为萎缩组(n=47)与对照组(n=182)。Logistic回归分析直肠癌腹腔镜手术后发生腹直肌萎缩的因素,受试者工作特征曲线构建直肠癌腹腔镜术后发生腹直肌萎缩的预测模型,Hosmer-Lemeshow检验预测模型的校准度。结果:多因素Logistic回归分析显示,年龄较大、术后长期卧床、预防性造口、术后化疗、术后并发手术部位感染是直肠癌腹腔镜手术后发生腹直肌萎缩的危险因素(P<0.05),高白蛋白水平是保护因素(P<0.05)。受试者工作特征曲线分析显示,预测模型预测直肠癌腹腔镜手术后发生腹直肌萎缩的曲线下面积为0.868(95%CI:0.817~0.909),灵敏度、特异度分别为85.11%与87.91%。Hosmer-Lemeshow检验显示预测模型具有较好的符合度(χ^(2)=3.251,P>0.05)。结论:年龄较大、术后长期卧床、预防性造口、术后化疗、手术部位感染、低白蛋白是直肠癌腹腔镜手术后腹直肌萎缩的相关因素,据此建立预测模型可较好地预测腹直肌萎缩风险。

腹腔镜经自然腔道取标本手术在老年高位直肠癌患者中的疗效分析

目的:探讨经自然腔道取标本手术治疗老年高位直肠癌的临床疗效。方法:回顾性选取2017年9月至2022年9月手术治疗的64例老年高位直肠癌患者,分为对照组与观察组,每组32例,两组均行腹腔镜直肠癌根治术,对照组经腹部辅助切口取标本,观察组经肛门取标本。比较两组术中出血量、手术时间、清扫淋巴结数量、术后首次排气时间、疼痛评分、首次下床活动时间及术后并发症发生率等。结果:两组患者临床资料差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);术中出血量、病理分级、淋巴结清扫数量、术后并发症差异亦无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组术后病理切缘均为阴性;观察组手术时间长于对照组,疼痛评分低于对照组,术后首次排气时间、术后首次下床活动时间及术后住院时间短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:对于老年高位直肠癌的手术治疗,经自然腔道取标本手术是安全、有效、可行的,与经辅助切口取标本手术相比,在减少术后疼痛、胃肠功能恢复等方面具有一定优势。

基于MRI影像组学构建PD-1/PD-L1抑制剂治疗dMMR/MSI-H直肠癌疗效的预测模型

目的:探讨MRI影像组学模型在程序性细胞死亡蛋白-1(PD-1)/程序性细胞死亡-配体1(PD-L1)抑制剂联合全程新辅助治疗(TNT)局部进展期直肠癌(LARC)的疗效预测价值。方法:收集河南中医药大学第一附属医院PD-1/PD-L1抑制剂联合TNT治疗的80例错配修复基因缺陷(dMMR)/微卫星高度不稳定(MSI-H)基因型中低位LARC患者的临床和影像资料。将入组患者按7∶3比例分为训练集和测试集,提取影像组学特征,从中筛选并构建影像组学模型。描绘影像组学模型的Rad-score与病理金标准之间的受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线,计算曲线下面积(AUC),并评价模型的诊断效能。采用决策曲线分析(DCA)计算风险阈值的范围,并评估临床获益情况。收集湖南省人民医院25例dMMR/MSI-H基因型LARC患者的影像资料作为外部验证集。结果:训练集、测试集及外部验证集三者之间的临床特征无统计学差异(P>0.05)。经过降维处理、t检验及一致性检验以及LASSO交叉验证后,筛选出一阶偏度特征和体积2个特征构建影像组学模型。训练集、测试集和外部验证集的影像组学预测模型ROC曲线的AUC、灵敏度、特异度、阳性预测值和阴性预测值分别为0.920、97.1%、85.7%、91.9%、94.7%;0.885、80.0%、88.9%、92.3%、72.7%;0.875、87.5%、88.9%、93.3%、80.0%。DCA曲线显示,当风险阈值范围为0%~82%时,采用影像组学模型预测LARC患者为病理完全缓解(pCR)的获益大于将所有患者都视为pCR或者无病理完全缓解(npCR)。结论:基于MRI影像组学构建的dMMR/MSI-H型局部进展期直肠癌PD-1/PD-L1抑制剂联合全程新辅助放化疗疗效预测模型,有较大潜力为不同基因分型的直肠癌患者制定个体化治疗策略提供量化依据。

改良内镜下黏膜切除术在直肠神经内分泌肿瘤中的应用

直肠神经内分泌肿瘤(rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms,R-NENs)是一类异质性肿瘤,发病率逐渐上升。对于早期无转移肿瘤,多采用内镜下切除治疗,由于多数R-NENs呈浸润性生长,累及黏膜下深层组织,传统内镜下黏膜切除术(endoscopic mucosal resection,EMR)、内镜黏膜下剥离术(endoscopic submucosal dissection,ESD)的疗效及安全性不尽如人意,因此多种改良EMR(modified EMR,m-EMR)用于治疗R-NENs,本文就m-EMR在R-NENs治疗中的应用作一综述,为R-NENs有效、规范的内镜下治疗提供思路。

环周预切开内镜黏膜切除术治疗直径小于1 cm的直肠神经内分泌肿瘤的有效性和安全性

目的探讨环周预切开内镜黏膜切除术(EMR-P)治疗直径小于1 cm的直肠神经内分泌肿瘤(RNEN)的有效性和安全性。方法回顾性分析2016年12月-2021年12月该院收治的177例直径<1 cm的RNEN患者的临床资料,根据治疗方案的不同,将患者分为内镜黏膜切除术(EMR)组(n=46)、EMR-P组(n=40)和内镜黏膜下剥离术(ESD)组(n=91),比较3组患者整块切除率、完整切除率、内镜下手术时间、术后住院时间和手术并发症等情况。结果EMR-P组完整切除率为95.0%,ESD组完整切除率为97.8%,高于EMR组的87.0%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);EMR-P组手术时间为(9.86±2.23)min,长于EMR组的(4.12±0.88)min,EMR-P组和EMR组手术时间短于ESD组的(19.55±3.67)min,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);EMR组住院时间为(2.45±0.29)d,EMR-P组住院时间为(2.43±0.23)d,EMR-P组和EMR组住院时间短于ESD组的(3.30±0.32)d,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);3组患者整块切除率和并发症发生率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论EMR-P用于治疗直径<1 cm的RNEN,操作简单,手术时间和住院时间短,且组织学完整切除率高,并发症发生率低,值得临床应用。