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Objective To analyze three-dimensional imaging characteristics and advantages for severe portal vein stenosis after liver transplantation, and to evaluate clinical efficacy of portal vein stent implantation. Methods Clinical data of 10 patients who received portal vein stent implantation for severe portal vein stenosis after liver transplantation were retrospectively analyzed. Imaging characteristics of severe portal vein stenosis, and advantages of three-dimensional reconstruction imaging and interventional treatment efficacy for severe portal vein stenosis were analyzed. Results Among 10 patients, 3 cases were diagnosed with centripetal stenosis, tortuosity angulation-induced stenosis in 2 cases, compression-induced stenosis in 2 cases, long-segment stenosis and/or vascular occlusion in 3 cases. Three-dimensional reconstruction images possessed advantages in accurate identification of stenosis, identification of stenosis types and measurement of stenosis length. All patients were successfully implanted with portal vein stents. After stent implantation, the diameter of the minimum diameter of portal vein was increased [(6.2±0.9) mm vs. (2.6±1.7) mm, P<0.05], the flow velocity at anastomotic site was decreased [(57±19) cm/s vs. (128±27) cm/s, P<0.05], and the flow velocity at the portal vein adjacent to the liver was increased [(41±6) cm/s vs. (18±6) cm/s, P<0.05]. One patient suffered from intrahepatic hematoma caused by interventional puncture, which was mitigated after conservative observation and treatment. The remaining patients did not experience relevant complications. Conclusions Three-dimensional visualization technique may visually display the location, characteristics and severity of stenosis, which is beneficial for clinicians to make treatment decisions and assist interventional procedures. Timely implantation of portal vein stent may effectively reverse pathological process and improve portal vein blood flow.
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Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of radical resection of pancreatic cancer after neoadjuvant conversion therapy.Methods:The retrospective and descriptive study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 23 patients who underwent radical resection of pancreatic cancer after neoadjuvant conversion therapy in Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School from January 2019 to May 2022 were collected. There were 17 males and 6 females, aged 58(range, 33-73)years. After neoadjuvant conversion therapy, the three-dimensional (3D) visualization was used to evaluate and classify tumor vascular invasion, and surgical plan was planned and implemented. Observation indicators: (1) situations of neoadjuvant conversion therapy; (2) surgical situations; (3) postoperative histopathological examination; (4) postoperative recovery; (5) follow-up. Measurement data with normal distribution were represen-ted as Mean± SD, and measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M(range) or M( Q1, Q3). Count data were described as absolute numbers. Results:(1) Situations of neoadjuvant conversion therapy. All 23 patients received the AG combination chemotherapy (albumin-paclitaxel+gemcitabine), including 14 patients combined with stereotactic body radiation therapy. Of the 23 patients, 22 cases achieved partial response, and 1 case showed stable disease. The CA19-9 of the 23 patients was 85.06(29.74,634.5)U/mL and 13.96(9.74,25.02)U/mL before and after neoadjuvant conversion therapy, respectively. (2) Surgical situations. According to the results of preoperative 3D visualization of tumor vascular invasion, 7 of the 23 patients were evaluated as arterial invasion, 8 cases were evaluated as venous invasion, 5 cases were evaluated as arterial and venous invasion, and there were 3 cases showing negative of vascular invasion. Of the 23 patients, 12 cases underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy, 4 cases underwent radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy, 7 cases underwent total pancreaticoduodenectomy. For vascular reconstruction, there were 10 patients without vascular reconstruction, and there were 13 patients undergoing artificial vascular vein reconstruction. The operation time and volume of intraoperative blood loss of the 23 patients was (524±171)minutes and 1 000(400,1 600)mL, respectively. (3) Postoperative histopathological exami-nation. Results of postoperative histopathological examination in 23 patients showed that there were 2 cases with moderate-well differentiated tumor, 10 cases with moderate differentiated tumor, 7 cases with moderate-poorly differentiated tumor, 2 cases with poorly differentiated tumor, and 2 cases negative of tumor. The number of lymph node dissected in 23 patients was 16±7. There were 5 cases with lymph node metastasis and 18 cases without lymph node metastasis. There were 17 cases with nerve invasion and 6 cases without nerve invasion. All 23 patients were negative of vascular invasion. Of the 23 patients, there were 21 cases with R 0 resection and 2 cases with R 1 resection. For pathological TNM staging, there were 2 cases with 0 stage, 13 cases with Ⅰ stage, 7 cases with Ⅱ stage, and 1 case with Ⅳ stage. For postoperative pathological scoring, there were 2 cases achieved 0 point (complete pathological remission), 16 cases achieved 2 points (partial remission), and 5 cases achieved 3 points (no significant effect). (4) Postoperative recovery. The postoperative duration of hospital stay of 23 patients was 19(14,31)days. There were 17 of 23 patients underwent postoperative complications, including 11 cases with Clavien-Dindo Ⅱ stage complications, 3 cases with Clavien-Dindo Ⅲa stage complications, 1 case with Clavien-Dindo Ⅲb stage complication, 1 case with Clavien-Dindo Ⅳ stage complication, and 1 case with Clavien-Dindo Ⅴ stage complica-tion. (5) Follow-up. There were 22 patients underwent follow-up, with follow-up time as 12(9,23)months. There were 9 patients underwent postoperative recurrence and metastasis, with recurrence and metastasis time as 7.8(range, 6.0-12.0)months. During the follow-up, 15 of the 22 patients survived. Conclusion:Radical resection of pancreatic cancer after neoadjuvant conversion therapy is feasible.
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Objective:To study the preoperative CTA and 3D medical reconstruction software, aiming to provide an imaging basis for the preoperative design of peroneal artery perforator flap.Methods:From January 2016 to January 2018, 13 patients with soft tissue defect on foot were studied. Of the patients, 7 injuries were caused by traffic accident, 2 by machine crush and 4 by heavy object crush. The size of defect ranged from 5.0 cm×3.0 cm to 17.0 cm×10.0 cm. CTA technology was used to obtain the images of the affected lower limb, and the 3D visual reconstruction of peroneal artery perforators was generated by using Mimics software. The distribution of peroneal artery perforator was observed. The preoperative design of the flap was completed with the tools come with the software package. The peroneal artery perforator flap was harvested according to the design by computer simulation. Data taken before the surgery were compared with the data taken in the operation. Then the flap was rotated 180° to repair the defect. Regular follow-ups were made in outpatient clinic or via internet after operation. The appearance, texture, colour and blood supply of the flap were observed. The function of foot and ankle was scored according to the American Orthopaedic Foot Ankle Association(AOFAS). Results:A visible 3D flap model of the peroneal artery perforator flap was successfully reconstructed by Mimics software. The anatomical characteristics and region of blood supply of the 13 cases were basically comparable to what were found in the operation. The size of the flap was 6.0 cm×4.0 cm-18.0 cm×11.0 cm. All the flaps survived completely. All the patients completed 6-17(mean, 8.1) months follow-up. The colour and texture of the flaps were good. At the last follow-up, according to the AOFAS score, 7 cases were in excellent, 4 in good and 2 in fair, with an excellent and good rate at 84.61%.Conclusion:Aided by digital technology, it provides a visual 3D morphological support for the design of peroneal artery perforator flap and overcomes the blind spot in the preoperative design, hence it leads to an accurate harvest of the flap in operation.
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Objective:To explore the application effect of case-based learning (CBL) teaching model on the clinical teaching of standardized residency training of hepatobiliary surgery.Methods:The study selected 46 residents as the research objects who attended the standardized residency training program from January 2015 to December 2016. All the residents were randomly divided into control group ( n=22) using the traditional teaching method and experimental group ( n=24) using CBL teaching method. After the training, the teaching effect was evaluated by the assessment of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills and questionnaire survey between the two groups. Results:The theoretical knowledge and clinical skills of the residents in the experimental group were significantly better than those in the control group after training [ (85.2±5.9) vs. (81.2±5.6) , (85.0±5.8) vs. (81.4±3.9) ]. The questionnaire survey showed that the total satisfaction of the experimental group with CBL teaching method combined with 3D visualization technology was significantly higher than that of the teaching method of the control group (95.8% vs. 72.7%) .Conclusion:The CBL teaching method with 3D visualization technology is worth popularizing and applying in the education of standardized residency training.
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@#Three-dimensional (3D) visualization technology can well characterize lung nodules, accurately locate lung nodules, accurately identify lung anatomical structures, shorten operation time, reduce intraoperative and postoperative complications, and make thoracoscopic precise lung resection safer and more efficient. However, the mastery of 3D reconstruction technology in some hospitals still needs to be improved. Due to the time and economic cost of 3D printing, the development of this technology is restricted. With the application and improvement of 3D visualization technology in more centers in the future, the development of precise lung resection will be more extensive. This article reviewed the progress on 3D visualization technology in thoracoscopic precise lung resection.
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Objective:To study the use of three-dimensional (3D) visualization in diagnosis and interventional treatment of patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) presenting with inferior vena cava obstruction and dangerous collateral branches.Methods:The data of 28 patients with BCS presenting with inferior vena cava obstruction and dangerous collateral branches treated at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from September 2018 to January 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 11 males and 17 females with a mean age of 49.0 years. Enhanced MR images of these 28 patients were used to build 3D visualization of inferior vena cava. Anteroposterior and left lateral digital subtraction angiography (DSA) of inferior vena cava were performed. The inferior vena cava of these patients was recanalized under guidance of 3D visualization, and patency of inferior vena cava was determined on follow up.Results:3D visualization of inferior vena cava was successfully constructed in all the 28 patients, and 51 dangerous collateral branches were displayed. One, 2, 3 and 4 dangerous collateral branches were found in 13, 8, 6 and 1 patients, respectively. The average angle between the preoperative planning puncture route and the long axis of the proximal end of inferior vena cava was 22.2°. The orifices and courses of the dangerous collaterals and the shape of inferior vena cava could be clearly displayed on 3D visualization in all the 28 patients (100.0%), which were significantly better than the 6 patients (21.4%) using DSA obtained in the anteroposterior and left lateral positions (χ 2=20.045, P<0.05). The inferior vena cava was successfully recanalized in all the 28 patients without complications. On follow up of these patients for 2 to 30 months (mean 18.4 months), the inferior vena cava was patent in 25 patients. Three patients developed inferior vena cava re-obstruction at 3, 4 and 14 months after interventional treatment, respectively. Conclusion:3D visualization was useful in the diagnosis and interventional treatment of patients with BCS presenting with inferior vena cava obstruction and dangerous collateral branches.
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Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the clinical effect and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (US-PMWA) assisted by three-dimensional (3D) visualization operative treatment planning system in larger adrenal metastasis (LAM) (D ≥ 4 cm). Materials and Methods: From Dec 2011 to Dec 2017, 12 consecutive LAM patients with pathologically proven with a mean diameter of 5.2±1.3cm (range 4.1-7.6) were treated. Artificial ascites and thermal monitoring system as ancillary technique were used. The patients were followed up with imagings and complications were recorded. Results: The median follow-up period was 31 months (ranged 6–52 m). All LAM achieved completely ablation according to the 3D planning preoperation. Complete ablation was achieved in 10 (10/12, 83.3%) patients by one session and 2 patients (2/12, 16.7%) by two sessions. Recurrence was detected at the treated site in 3 patients (3/12, 25.0%) at 5, 9, and 13 months after ablation and received another ablation. Progression of metastasis disease at extra-adrenal sites occurred in 9 patients (9/12, 75%). Seven (7/12, 58.3%) patients died during the follow-up period. Therefore, the 1-, 2-, and 3-year local tumor control rates were 83.3%, 75.0%, and 75.0%, and 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year overall survival rates were 91.7%, 75.0%, 50.0%, and 41.7%, respectively. No severe complications related to ablation occurred, except 3 (3/12, 25%) patients developed hypertension during ablation. Conclusions: US-PMWA assisted by 3D visualization preoperative treatment planning system maybe a safe and efficient therapy for LAM, which could promote ablation precision, improve the clinical outcomes
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Objective:To explore the clinical value of three-dimensional visualization combined with 3D laparoscopy in the resection of middle segment pancreatectomy.Methods:The clinical data of 11 patients who underwent middle segment pancreatectomy by 3D laparoscopy admitted in the Department of General Surgery of Jinhua Hospital affiliated with Zhejiang University from December 2016 to March 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The 3D visualization software was used to reconstruct the image data collected from 2D CT images of the patients before operation, showing the three-dimensional location of the tumor, the extent of pancreatic tumor involvement, the relationship between tumor and surrounding vessels and the status of peripheral enlarged lymph nodes; according to the reconstructed figure, the specific surgical approach and procedures were determined. All the middle segment pancreatectomy was performed under 3D laparoscopy.Results:Three-dimensional visualization clearly displayed the middle pancreatic tumor and the adjacent organs, especially showing the distinct relationship between the tumor and the artery, vein and common bile duct. All the surgery had been successfully completed because of the good depth of field and sterescopic image of 3D laparoscopy, and no patient was transferred to open surgery and Roux-Y pancreaticojejunostomy was performed in all the patients. The average operation time was (264±98)min, and the intraoperative blood loss was (105±82)ml. The average hospital stay ranged from 6 to 17 days after operation. There were 3 cases of grade B pancreatic fistula after operation, which were cured by active drainage and conservative treatment. All the patients recovered and discharged without death.Conclusions:Three-dimensional visualization can accurately evaluate the pancreatic tumor before operation, and it combined with 3D laparoscopic middle segment pancreatectomy was safe and feasible.
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Digital intelligent hepatobiliary surgery has evolved over decades.It has experienced an evolution course from digital virtual human technology to the establishment of a quality-controlled and homogeneous three-dimensional visualization system for precision diagnosis and treatment of diseases, from three-dimensional visualization to the clinical transformation of digital intelligent technology and changes in the diagnosis and treatment model, from empirical diagnosis of diseases to the application of deep learning for the intelligent diagnosis and treatment of diseases, from empirical surgery to real-time multi-modal image guidance during surgery, and from the morphological diagnosis of tumors to accurate diagnosis from molecular imaging.During the whole process, only through continuous innovation in research, theory and technology can the "life" of digital intelligent surgery be endowed with new vitality.In the future, the definition of tumor boundary from the molecular and cellular levels and the early diagnosis and treatment of liver tumor through the functional visualization of key molecules will have significant clinical value for changing the prognosis of liver cancer.In addition, in order to realize intelligent navigation for hepatectomy and break through the technical bottleneck, it is of great clinical significance to develop an intelligent robot real-time navigation hepatectomy system with automatic navigation technology, machine learning intelligent planning technology and multimodal image fusion technology.This provides unprecedented opportunities and challenges for the development of digital intelligent hepatobiliary surgery.
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OBJECTIVE@#To explore the application of 3D visualization and 3D printing in individualized precision surgical treatment of Bismuth-Corlette type Ⅲ and Ⅳ hilar cholangiocarcinoma.@*METHODS@#We retrospectively analyzed the data of 10 patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma undergoing surgeries under the guidance of 3D visualization and 3D printing in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital from May 2016 to March 2019. Thin-section CT data of the patients were collected for 3D reconstruction and 3D printing, and the 3D printed models were used for observing the 3D relationship of tumor with the intrahepatic bile duct, hepatic artery, portal vein and hepatic vein system and for performing preoperative simulated surgery and surgical planning. The 3D printed models were subsequently used for real-time intraoperative navigation to guide surgeries in the operating room.@*RESULTS@#3D visualization models were successfully reconstructed for all the 10 patients and printed into 3D models. The 3D visualization types in Bismuth-Corlette classification included type Ⅲa (4 cases), type Ⅲb (4 cases), and type Ⅳ (2 cases); 4 patients showed portal vein variation, 3 had hepatic artery variation, and 2 had both portal vein and hepatic artery variations. Two patients were found to have trifurcation type of portal vein variation, one had "I-shaped" variation, and one showed the absence of the right anterior branch of the portal vein; 3 patients had hepatic artery variations with the left hepatic artery originating from the left gastric artery (1 case) and the right hepatic artery originating from the superior mesenteric artery (2 cases). Four patients with type Ⅲb underwent left hepatectomy; 4 with type Ⅲa received right hepatectomy; 1 patient with of type Ⅳ received peripheral hepatic resection and another underwent left hepatectomy. The results of preoperative 3D reconstruction, 3D printed model and preoperative planning were consistent with the intraoperative findings. The operative time was 452±75.12 min with a mean intraoperative blood loss of 356±62.35 mL and a mean hospital stay of 15 ± 4.61 days in these cases. One patient had bile leakage and 3 patients had pleural effusion postoperatively, and they were discharged after drainage and medications. No liver failure or death occurred in these cases perioperatively.@*CONCLUSIONS@#3D visualization and 3D printing can facilitate accurate preoperative assessment, surgical planning and surgical procedure optimization for Bismuth-Corlette type Ⅲ and Ⅳ hilar cholangiocarcinoma to improve surgical safety and reduce surgical risks especially in cases of intrahepatic vascular variations.
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Humans , Bile Duct Neoplasms , Bismuth , Cholangiocarcinoma , Hepatectomy , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Klatskin Tumor , Liver Neoplasms , Portal Vein , Printing, Three-Dimensional , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
Objective To explore the application value of Revolution CT combining three -dimensional visualization technique in the precision resection of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis. Methods Totally 12 patients with surgical treatment and pathologically confirmed hepatic alveolar echinococcosis in Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. All the patients underwent the Revolution CT plain and enhancement scan before surgery, and the 0.625 millimeter scan data were obtained. The DICOM format data were imported into MI-3DVS for three-dimensional reconstruction, simulated cutting, volume measurement, and surgical planning. Results The data of 12 patients were reconstructed successfully, and the sizes and locations of the lesions as well as the hepatic vascular systems were clearly displayed. The liver volume, hydatid volume, simulated resection volume, and residual liver ratio were measured accurately. The average whole liver volume and the lesion volume of the 11 surgical treated patients were (2 429.8 ± 335.9) mL and (919.6 ± 262.8) mL respectively. The average actually removed volume was highly associated with the average simulated resection volume (r = 0.979, P < 0.01). Conclusion Revolution CT combining three-dimensional visualization technique can achieve accurate diagnosis as well as optimal surgical planning before operation, which is of great value for the precision resection of difficult hepatic alveolar echinococcosis.
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Objective To evaluate the value of the three-dimensional visualization technology for the preoperative assessment of liver autotransplantation for end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis. Methods A total of 8 patients with end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis undergoing liver autotransplantation in Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital from May 2013 to July 2017 were collected. All cases received preoperative abdominal CT scanning and dynamic three-phase enhanced CT scanning, and the original CT data were transferred to the human 3D visualization virtual surgical planning system. The volumes of Echinococcus multilocularis and pre-resected liver were measured using the 3D visualization reconstruction, and the relationship between the lesion and the neighboring tissues was observed. The value of the 3D visualization technology for the preoperative assessment of liver autotransplantation for end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis was assessed by comparing with the intraoperative findings. Results The 3D visualization reconstruction model clearly displayed the adjacent relationship between the lesions of end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis and the neighboring tissues, and no significant difference was seen between the pre-resected liver volume in 3D visualization reconstruction model and the actually resected liver volume (t = 1.083, P > 0.05). Conclusions 3D visualization technology is feasible to develop a reasonable scheme for liver resection and vascular anastomosis for end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis prior to liver autotransplantation, which may increase the success of surgery and improve the prognosis.
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Objective To explore the application value of Revolution CT combining three -dimensional visualization technique in the precision resection of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis. Methods Totally 12 patients with surgical treatment and pathologically confirmed hepatic alveolar echinococcosis in Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. All the patients underwent the Revolution CT plain and enhancement scan before surgery, and the 0.625 millimeter scan data were obtained. The DICOM format data were imported into MI-3DVS for three-dimensional reconstruction, simulated cutting, volume measurement, and surgical planning. Results The data of 12 patients were reconstructed successfully, and the sizes and locations of the lesions as well as the hepatic vascular systems were clearly displayed. The liver volume, hydatid volume, simulated resection volume, and residual liver ratio were measured accurately. The average whole liver volume and the lesion volume of the 11 surgical treated patients were (2 429.8 ± 335.9) mL and (919.6 ± 262.8) mL respectively. The average actually removed volume was highly associated with the average simulated resection volume (r = 0.979, P < 0.01). Conclusion Revolution CT combining three-dimensional visualization technique can achieve accurate diagnosis as well as optimal surgical planning before operation, which is of great value for the precision resection of difficult hepatic alveolar echinococcosis.
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Objective@#To study the use of a three dimensional (3D) visualization operative planning system in Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (US-PMWA) for large hepatic hemangiomas (LHHs).@*Methods@#A total of 50 patients with LHHs from January 2011 to August 2018 were included in Department of Interventional Ultrasound, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, including 12 males and 38 females (age from 28.0~60.0, mean age was 43.0). Fifty patients with LHHs were divided into the 3D and 2D groups (25 cases in each group). The therapeutic efficacy was assessed by contrast-enhanced imagings on follow-up. Hepatic and renal functions were studied. The complete ablation, tumor volume shrinkage and complication rates were analyzed.@*Results@#The levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and creatinine after ablation in the 3D group were significantly lower than the 2D group [(126.7±56.4)U/L vs. (204.7±76.5)U/L; (141.0±60.8)U/L vs. (206.6±77.4)U/L; (57.3±17.6)U/L vs. (86.2±46.1)U/L; (66.6±16.6)mmol/L vs. (86.8±42.8)mmol/L, P<0.05, respectively]. Compared with the 2D group, the ablation energy, ablation time and proportion of hemoglobinuria in the 3D group were all significantly less, while the complete ablation rate was significantly higher [(93.7±3.3)% vs. (97.7±2.4)%](all P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#The 3D visualization operative planning system provided a scientific, quantifiable, and individualized therapy for LHHs using US-PMWA.
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Objective@#To explore the application effect of mixed reality technology in the teaching of hepatobiliary surgery.@*Methods@#A total of 120 professional postgraduates majored in surgery who had received the four-month standardized training of residents in hepatobiliary surgery department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Military Medical University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University during 2016-2018 were selected and were equally allocated into the control group and the research group via random number table method. Students in the control group were trained with traditional surgical teaching mode and in the research group were trained with three-dimensional visualization model which was constructed by mixed reality. Students in both groups received assessment and questionnaires at the end of training.@*Results@#Scores of theoretical examination and surgical operation assessment of students in the research group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). The error rate for separating gallbladder artery and bile duct in the laparoscopic simulated system of students in the research group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). Students-teacher satisfaction degree in the research group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#Using mixed reality technology to construct a three-dimensional visualization model and to implement hepatobiliary surgery teaching enables the trainees to better master anatomical key points in the hepatobiliary system and the hepatobiliary surgical approach, with good feedback.
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0bjective To study the use of a three dimensional(3D)visualization operative plan-ning system in Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation(US-PMWA)for large hepatic hemangio-mas(LHHs).Methods A total of 50 patients with LHHs from January 201 1 to August 2018 were included in Department of Interventional Ultrasound,the First Medical Center,Chinese PLA General Hospital,inclu-ding 12 males and 38 females(age from 28.0～60,0,mean age was43.0).Fifty patients with LHHs were divided into the 3D and 2D groups(25 cases in each group).The therapeutic efficacy was assessed by con-trast-enhanced imagings on follow-up.Hepatic and renal functions were studied.The complete ablation,tumor volume shrinkage and complication rates were analyzed.Results The levels of alanine aminotrans-ferase,aspartate aminotransferase,alkaline phosphatase,and creatinine after ablation in the 3D group were significantly lower than the 2D group[(126.7±56.4)U/L VS,(204.7±76.5)U/L;(141.0±60.8)U/L vs.(206.6±77.4)U/L;(57.3±17.6)U/L vs.(86.2±46.1)U/L;(66.6±16.6)mmol/L VS.(86.8±42.8)mmol/L,P＜0.05,respectively].Compared with the 2D group,the ablation energy,abla-tion time and proportion of hemoglobinuria in the 3D group were all significantly less,while the complete ablation rate was significantly higher[(93.7±3.3)％VS.(97.7±2.4)％](all P＜0.05).Conclusion The 3D visualization operative planning system provided a scientific,quantifiable,and individualized therapy for LHHs using US-PMWA.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical efficiency and feasibility for the treatment of recurrent hepatocellularcarcinoma treated by percutaneous microwave ablation assisted by three-dimensional visualization.METHODS: Theclinical data of 84 consecutive patients with recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma treated by percutaneous microwaveablation in Department of Interventional Ultrasonography,Chinese PLA General Hospital from December 1, 2017 to June1, 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into three-dimensional reconstruction group(30 patients,49 tumors)and normal group(54 patients,111 tumors)according to whether evaluated by three-dimensionalvisualization. Treatment related indicators and the prognosis were compared. Preoperative total liver volume,tumorvolume,planning ablation volume,postoperative total liver volume and ablation volume were computed via three-dimensional visualization system in three-dimensional reconstruction group. Furthermore,the preoperative planningablation volume and actual postoperative ablation volume were compared between the two group.RESULTS: All patientsaccomplished the procedure of percutaneous microwave ablation. The maximal diameter of tumor was(4.3±1.0)cm,andthe follow-up period was 10(2-19) months. The three-dimensional reconstruction group and normal group had nosignificant differences in major complications rate(6.7% vs. 9.3%), overall survival rate(100% vs. 94.4%), intrahepaticdistant recurrence rate(8.2% vs. 12.6%) and local tumor progression rate(6.1% vs. 10.8%)(P>0.05). There was nostatistically significant difference between preoperative planning ablation volume and postoperative ablation volume inthe two groups(P=0.616). The ratio of residual liver volume/standard liver volume was(98.0±25.6)%. Alanine aminotransferase,aspartate amino transferase,total bilirubin and cholinesterase had no statistically significant difference before and after ablation between two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION: The role of ultrasound-guidedpercutaneous microwave ablation assisted by three-dimensional visualization for the accurate treatment of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma is of great importance.
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the clinical value of three-dimensional visualization technology in the resection of retroperitoneal tumor.METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed on 91 patients with retroperitoneal tumor who underwent surgical resection in Department of General Surgery,Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University from January 2014 to December 2018.The three-dimensional visualization technology was used to observe the relationship between retroperitoneal tumors and surrounding tissues and blood vessels,to assess the resectability of the tumor and guide the development of the surgical plan.RESULTS: The median operation time was 178 minutes,the median blood loss was 543 mL,and the average tumor size was 12.8 cm.Nine cases(9.9%) were with postoperative complications and 1 died of seizures,82 patients with pathological examination of tumor capsule integrity,and the rate of complete resection is 90%.CONCLUSION: Preoperative application of three-dimensional visualization technique in the resection of retroperitoneal tumor can improve preoperative assessment accuracy and guide the formulation of individualized precision surgical procedures,meanwhile,to enable patients to achieve better surgical results.
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OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the effectiveness and safety of three-dimensional visualization technology(3 DVT) for precise diagnosis and treatment of primary liver cancer(PLC). METHODS: The cohort studies regarding using3 DVT in precise diagnosis and treatment of PLC were collected by searching several national and international online databases. The retrieval time was from inception of the database to June 2019. Two reviewers independently screened the literatures, extracted data and evaluated the methodological quality of included studies. Then, meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS: A total of 8 studies were finally included involving 533 patients, with 263 cases in 3 DVT group and 270 in two-dimensional(2D) imaging group. The results of meta-analysis showed that in 3 DVT group, compared with 2 D imaging group, the intraoperative blood loss was reduced(MD=-76.00, 95%CI-127.25—-24.74, P=0.004);the operative time was shortened(MD=-44.81, 95%CI-64.64—-24.98, P0.05). CONCLUSION: The application of3 DVT in precise diagnosis and treatment of PLC is safe and effective, and it can effectively reduce the intraoperative blood loss and the incidence of postoperative complications, accelerate the recovery of postoperative liver function, shorten the operation time and hospitalization time, and reduce the recurrence rate of liver cancer in short-term follow-up.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the application of three-dimensional visualization technique in total mesopancreas excision(TMpE) for pancreatic head carcinoma. METHODS: From January 2013 to June 2017, 105 TMpE for pancreatic head carcinoma were performed in our institution, and clinical data of these cases were analyzed retrospectively. In order to evaluate the feasibility of operation, three-dimensional visualization techniques were applied to observe the site and size of the pancreatic head tumors, and the relationship between the tumors and peripancreatic vessels before the operation. RESULTS: The median operation time was 239 minutes, and the median blood loss was 409 mL. 29 cases with postoperative complications and no perioperative deaths. 74 patients were considered as R0 resection in final threedimensional pathologic examination, and the rate of R0 resection is 70.5%. CONCLUSION: Preoperative application of three-dimensional visualization technique in TMpE can improve preoperative assessment accuracy and increase the rate of R0 resection, in addition to reduce postoperative complications.