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Objective To evaluate the features of pelvic lymph node metastasis and the significance of lymph node dissection in bladder cancer patients treated with radical cystcetomy. Methods The data of 77 bladder cancer patients(58 males and 19 females with mean age of 57 yrs)treated with radical eystectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection from Jan. 1990 to Dec.2008 were analyzed retrospectively.Preoperative TNM staging showed stage T1 tumor of 9 cases,stage T2 of 24 cases,stage T3 of 39 eases and stage T4 of 5 cases.The pelvic lymph nodes were divided into 5 groups according to the anatomic sites.The metastatic rate and dissected lymph node positive rate in these patients were compared. Results The metastatic rate and dissected lymph node positive rate were 27.3%(21/77)and 14.8%(233/1576),respectively.The metastatic rate in these patients from higher to lower were as follows:obturator group 19.5%(15/77),internal iliac group 19.3%(11/57),external iliac group 13.7%(10/73),common iliac group 5.3%(3/57)and presacral group 3.8%(1/26),with a significant difference in those groups,P<0.01.The dissected lymph node positive rates from higher to lower were as follows:external iliac group 23.0%(83/361),obturator group 22.1% (103/467),common iliac group 9.5%(17/179),internal iliac group 6.8%(28/411)and presacral group 1.3 % (2/158), with a significant difference in those groups, P<0.01. There was no metastasis in 9 eases with stage T, tumor. Conclusions In the radical cystectomy for the treatment of bladder cancer, it is suggested that the regional lymph nodes with higher metastatic rate should he resected accordingly, and the group with a higher metastatic rate should be dissected completely. The operation extent may be adjusted according to the result of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the obturator or presacral groups. The pelvic lymphadenectomy is not suggested in the cases of stage T1 tumor.
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Objective To compare two operative approaches for treatment of distal hypospadias. Methods One hundred and seven patients were recruited into the study. Group1(n=51) underwent OUPF and group2(n= 56) underwent TIPU repair. The results were analyzed with Chi-square and two Sided test. Results Operative times for OUPF and TIPU repair were (103±29) min and (92±21)min respectively (P>0.05). Fistula occurred rates were 7.8% (4/51)and 14.2% (8/56) (P>0.05). Satisfied rates for the appearance of the penis post-operation were 84.8% (39/46)and 87.8%(36/41) respectively (P>0.05). 87 patients were followed up. With mean follow-ups of 15 months (range 6 to 47) , the overall complication rates were 15.7% (8/51) and 32.1 % (18/56)(P<0. 05) for OUPF and TIPU repair. Only 4 of 51 patients (7.8%) undergoing OUPF underwent re-operations, compared to 15 of 56 patients (26.8%) undergoing TIPU repair (P<0.001). A plateau uroflow curve (vs normal bell curve)was observed in 33.3% (13/39)and 67.6(25/37) ,respectively(P<0. 001). The average flow rate was 9. 4 ml per second (range 3. 2 to 17. 1) in patients undergoing OUPF repair, compared to 6. 8 ml per second (3. 3 to 15, P<0. 05) for those undergoing TIPU repair. Mean peak flow rates were12.2 ml per second (range 3.9 to 22.9) and 8. 3 mi per second (range 3.7 to 18. 1, P<0.01) for OUPF and TIPU procedures. Conclusion OUPF is superior to TIPU in the surgical treatment of distal hypospadias.
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Objective To evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopically assisted dismembered pyeloplasty without the V-flap reconstruction.Methods A total of 13 cases of ureteropelvic junction obstruction(UPJO) underwent laparoscopically assisted dismembered pyelopasty via a small incision through the retroperitoneal approach without the V-flap pyeloplasty technique.After exposing the proximal ureter and renal pelvis to identify the UPJ obstruction,the UPJ area is then excised and the apex of the ureter is then anastomosed to the most inferior aspect of the renal pelvis. Results All the operations had been successfully completed.The operating time was 100~180 min(mean,121 min),and the intraoperative blood loss,30~100 ml(mean,70 ml).Follow-up for 3~20 months(mean,12.3 months) in 12 cases revealed a full recovery of renal functions and disappearance of hydronephrosis.Conclusions Laparoscopically assisted dismembered pyeloplasty without the V-flap reconstruction is feasible in the treatment of UPJO.
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Objective To describe the retroperitoneal laparoscopy-assisted Anderson-Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty with small incision for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) and to evaluate its clinical effect. Methods Twelve cases of UPJO (8 men and 4 women;age range,5-48 years) underwent retroperitoneal laparoscopy-assisted, small incision,dismembered pyeloplasty.Of them,4 cases had severe hydronephrosis;6,intermediate;and 2,mild by B-ultrasound and urography.Nine cases had good IVU imaging and 3 had poor IVU imaging. Results All the procedures were successful.The operative time was 100-180 min (mean,127 min);the blood loss was 30-100 ml(mean,70 ml) and the postoperative hospitalization was 5-8 d (mean,5.6 d).No perioperative complication occurred.Follow-up of 3-12 months by intravenous urography and B-ultrasound showed no stricture at UPJ,and hydronephrosis was remitted and renal functions were improved. Conclusions Retroperitoneal laparoscopy-assisted Anderson-Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty with small incision is a feasible,minimally invasive and effective way to treat UPJO with less morbidity and shorter convalescence.
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Objective To summarize the complication of clinical characteristics, factors causing misdiagnosis, and diagnosis of large intestine tuberculosis (LIT). Methods The data of twenty cases of LIT misdiagnosed preoperatively in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively. The difficulties of LIT diagnosis and management were studied and analyzed. Results Abdominal pain, mass, and the alteration of stool habit were the most common symptoms. LIT was most commonly confused with malignant tumor, Crohn's disease, and periappendicular abscess. Ten of 17 patients, who were performed exploratory laparotomy, were misdiagnosed as tumor or Crohn's disease. Most of our cases were not definitively diagnosed until the histopathologic examination after surgery. Three cases were diagnosed by other methods. Gastrointestinal X ray series, colonoscopy, endoscopic fine needle aspiration cytology(FNAC) and laparoscopic exploration may improve the diagnosis. Exploratory laparotomy with biopsy was the final procedure for diagnosis. Final diagnosis mainly depends on histology. Conclusions LIT lacks special clinical manifestations and has a high misdiagnosis rate. But if correct diagnosis is established, most patients can be cured and unnecessary exploratory laparotomy can be avoided. Six months antituberculosis treatment is effective for LIT whether the lesion is excised or not.
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Objective To explore the causes for the bile duct injury in gallbladder bed and investigate its diagnosis and management. Methods The data of 37 cases of bile duct injury in the gallbladder bed after cholecystectomy between January 1988 and March 1998 were retrospectively analyzed. Results According to the operative records, 17 among the 37 cases had leakage from Luschka bile duct, 4 from the cholecystohepatic duct and 3 from the right lobular hepatic duct and its branches. The sources of the leakage were not identified in other 17 cases. The injured sites were sutured and drained or drained alone in 30 cases. The other 4 cases without drainage were percutaneously under the ultrasonographic guidance because of an intra abdominal bile collection. The remaining 3 cases were surgically treated again for aggravation of the illness in them. Conclusions During performance of cholecystectomy, surgeons should pay close attention to the bile duct in the gallbladder bed for its vulnerable position. Careful inspection of the gallbladder bed should be a routine procedure after the operation. Once the bile leakage was recognized in the gallbladder bed, intraoperative drainage must be performed.
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Objective To evaluate and compare 3 kinds of cecocolon urinary reservoir. Methods Penn pouch,indiana pouch or detenial cecocolon reservoir has been performed for 37 patients.The out-come was evaluated by urodynamic and clinically. Results Good continence has been achieved in all patients with an appendiceal continence mechanism.The capacity and intrareservoir pressure of detenial cecocolon was significantly different from penn or indiana pouch 3 months postoperatively (P0.05).The intrareservoir pressure on contraction was lower with penn pouch. Conclusions The penn or modified indiana pouch is better and more ideal as an urinary reservoir whereas the detenial cecocolon pouch is technically simpler.