[Holistic view of surgery based on membrane anatomy for gastrointestinal tumor].

The mesentery is a continuous unity and the operation of digestive carcinoma is the process of mesenteric resection. This paper attempts to simplify the formation process of all kinds of fusion fascia in the process of digestive tract embryogenesis, and to illuminate the continuity of fusion fascia with a holistic concept. This is helpful for beginners to reversely dissect the fusion fascia and maintain the correct surgical plane during operation, and to achieve the purpose of complete mesenteric resection.

Gastric equivalent of the 'Holy Plane' to standardize the surgical concept of stomach cancer to mesogastric excision: updating Jamieson and Dobson's historic schema.

BACKGROUND: Surgery for curable gastric cancer has historically involved dissection of lymph nodes, depending on the risk of metastasis. By establishing the concept of mesogastric excision (MGE), we aim to make this approach compatible with that for colorectal cancer, where the standard is excision of the mesentery. METHODS: Current advances in molecular embryology, visceral anatomy, and surgical techniques were integrated to update Jamieson and Dobson's schema, a historical reference for the mesogastrium. RESULTS: The mesogastrium develops with a three-dimensional movement, involving multiple fusions with surrounding structures (retroperitoneum or other mesenteries) and imbedding parenchymal organs (pancreas, liver, and spleen) that grow within the mesentery. Meanwhile, the fusion fascia and the investing fascia interface with adjacent structures of different embryological origin, which we consider to be equivalent to the 'Holy Plane' in rectal surgery emphasized by Heald in the concept of total mesorectal excision. Dissecting these fasciae allows for oncologic MGE, consisting of removing lymph node-containing mesenteric adipose tissue with an intact fascial package. MGE is theoretically compatible with its colorectal counterpart, although complete removal of the mesogastrium is not possible due to the need to spare imbedded vital organs. The celiac axis is treated as the central artery of the mesogastrium, but is peripherally ligated by tributaries flowing into the stomach to feed the spared organs. CONCLUSION: The obscure contour of the mesogastrium can be clarified by thinking of it as the gastric equivalent of the 'Holy Plane'. MGE could be a standard concept for surgical treatment of stomach cancer.

Holistic view of surgery based on membrane anatomy for gastrointestinal tumor / 中华胃肠外科杂志

The mesentery is a continuous unity and the operation of digestive carcinoma is the process of mesenteric resection. This paper attempts to simplify the formation process of all kinds of fusion fascia in the process of digestive tract embryogenesis, and to illuminate the continuity of fusion fascia with a holistic concept. This is helpful for beginners to reversely dissect the fusion fascia and maintain the correct surgical plane during operation, and to achieve the purpose of complete mesenteric resection.

The mesopancreas and pancreatic head plexus: morphological, developmental, and clinical perspectives.

PURPOSE: Total mesopancreas excision has been found to be helpful for increasing no residual tumor resection rate and improving the prognosis of pancreatic cancer. This study analyzed the relationships among the mesopancreas and pancreatic head plexus from the morphological, developmental, and clinical perspectives. METHODS: Twenty-four cadavers were employed. The upper abdominal viscera were resected en-bloc with the hepatoduodenal ligament, abdominal aorta, and nerve plexuses, and the innervation of the pancreas was dissected. Ten additional cadavers were used for histological examination of the pancreatic head and neck, part of the duodenum, the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and its surrounding tissues, and the related arteries and veins. RESULTS: As results, cross-sections of the SMA revealed 6-9 layers of membranous structures resembling the layers of an onion, and the nerve fibers of the superior mesenteric plexus ran between the layers. Loose areolar tissue, adipose tissue, and lymphatics existed between the SMA and the pancreatic head/uncinate process, along with abundant thin blood vessels and capillaries, but very few nerves were found approaching the pancreas. Several parallel layers of collagen fibers (so-called Treitz's fusion fascia) existed between the dorsal aspect of the pancreatic head and the aortocaval plane. CONCLUSION: The mesopancreas was continuous and connected with the para-aortic area. It may be better termed the mesopancreatoduodenum than the mesopancreas, as the duodenum-pancreas-SMA forms a complex morphological, developmental, functional, and pathological structure.

Local anatomical characteristics of complete mesocolic excision in the right hemicolectomy / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To investigate the local anatomical characteristics of the associated membrane and mesangial space in the complete mesocolic excision (CME) of right hemicolectomy and provide the surgical practical anatomical evidence to CME.Methods The experimental study was conducted.Department of Anatomy of Capital Medical University provided 20 adult cadavers.The surgical pictures came from Beijing Friendship Hospital of Capital Medical University.The local anatomy of CME in 20 cadavers was simulated after fascia perfusion.Observation indicators:(1) the local anatomy of the visceral fascia and parietal fascia was studied by simulating the operation of CME in cadaver specimens;(2) observing the integrity and barrier action of the visceral layer of the membrane after fascia perfusion solution freezing;(3) distribution and variation of superior vessels of rightsemi mesocolon.Results (1) The local anatomy of the visceral fascia and parietal fascia was studied by simulating the operation of CME in cadaver specimens:posterior lobe of the interposition mesocolon merged completely with visceral fascia,parietal fascia and front fascia of duodenum,and superior mesenteric vein (SMV) and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) were found.The ureters and reproductive vessels were covered with Gerota fascia,with a complete membrane structure.The specimens from simulated CME in 20 adult cadavers and CME of right hemicolectomy accorded with a requirement of CME.(2) Observing the integrity and barrier action of the visceral layer of the membrane after fascia perfusion solution freezing:posterior lobe of the right-semi mesocolon merged completely with visceral fascia,with a complete parietal fascia structure and without exudation of fascia perfusion solution.The right ureter and reproductive vessels were completely covered with Gerota fascia.The serosal surface of right-semi mesocolon maintained integity,with exudation of fascia perfusion solution.(3) Distribution and variation of superior vessels of right-semi mesocolon:major blood vessels of right-semi colon included superior mesenteric vessels,including SMA and SMV.The major branches of vessels included ileocolic artery,right colic artery,middle colic artery,right and left branches of middle colic artery,ileocolic vein,middle colic vein and gastrocolic stem.The gastrocolic stem and main stem of right colic artery had more variations.Conclusion The posterior lobe of the interposition mesocolon merges with fascia,and complete visceral fascia,can be separated,these provide anatomical evidences for safety and radical resection of right hemicolectomy based on following the principles of CME.

The retropancreatic fusion fascia acts as a barrier against infiltration by pancreatic carcinoma.

Although pancreatic carcinoma frequently extends posteriorly beyond the pancreatic parenchyma, retroperitoneal organs such as the inferior vena cava (IVC) and the adrenal gland are rarely involved. The fusion fascia lies between the pancreas and these retroperitoneal organs. This study investigated the role of the fusion fascia in the prevention of infiltration of retroperitoneal structures by pancreatic carcinoma. This study was conducted on 140 patients who underwent pancreatic carcinoma resection at our hospital. Retropancreatic infiltration was divided into three grades as follows: Grade 0, carcinoma confined within the pancreatic parenchyma; grade 1, carcinoma infiltrating beyond the parenchyma but within the fusion fascia; and grade 2, infiltration of retroperitoneal tissues beyond the fusion fascia. Grade 0 was found in 24%, grade 1 in 73% and grade 2 in 3% of the cases. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of grade 2 between pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and distal pancreatectomy (DP). Pancreatic carcinoma infiltrated posteriorly beyond the parenchyma in over 70% of our cases; however, grade 2 infiltration was a rare finding and tumor invasion was confined within the fusion fascia in almost all the cases. Thus, the fusion fascia may act as a barrier against retroperitoneal tissue infiltration by pancreatic carcinoma.

Study of laparoscopic anatomical features of retroperitoneal cavity around kidney and surgical access for laparoscopy / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To study the anatomical feature s of the retroperitoneal cavity around kidney under laparoscope and to provide ana tomical guidance for laparoscopic surgery. Methods Lapar oscopic renal and ureteral operations were performed on 241 patients (145 men an d 96 women; age range,16-75 years;mean age,45.3 years).Through the videos and ph otographs of these operations,the anatomical features were analyzed.The atlas wa s drawn and surgical access was designed. Results Under laparoscope lateral conal fascia continues from the fascia of quadratus lumborum at its lateral border.This fascia covers posterior lamella of Gerota’s fascia and fuses into transversalis fascia beneath peritoneum. Fusion fascia lies befor e anterior lamella of Gerota’s fascia. It extends laterally and disappears grad ually to the lateral reflexion of peritoneum.The plane between fusion fascia and anterior lamella of Gerota's fascia, the plane between lateral conal fascia and posterior lamella of Gerota’s fascia, the plane before the quadratus lumborum and psoas major, are all vessel-free planes.Lateral border of colon,peritoneum and fusion fascia form a triangle lateral to colon.Fusion fascia,lateral conal f ascia and Gerota’s fascia form a vessel-free triangle. Conclusions Dissection through the vessel-free planes prevents laparoscopic op erations from bleeding and organ injury.Full understanding of the laparoscopic a natomical features of the retroperitoneal cavity around kidney provides the anat omic theoretical basis for laparoscopic operations.