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Int J Clin Oncol ; 29(6): 832-839, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38580797

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BACKGROUND: Few studies have reported reliable prognostic factors for immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Therefore, we investigated prognostic factors in patients treated with ICIs for unresectable or metastatic RCC. METHODS: We included 43 patients who received ICI treatment for RCC between January 2018 and October 2021. Blood samples were drawn before treatment, and 73 soluble factors in the plasma were analyzed using a bead-based multiplex assay. We examined factors associated with progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and immune-related adverse events (irAE) using the Chi-squared test, Kaplan-Meier method, and the COX proportional hazards model. RESULTS: Patients exhibited a median PFS and OS of 212 and 783 days, respectively. Significant differences in both PFS and OS were observed for MMP1 (PFS, p < 0.001; OS, p = 0.003), IL-1ß (PFS, p = 0.021; OS, p = 0.008), sTNFR-1 (PFS, p = 0.017; OS, p = 0.005), and IL-6 (PFS, p = 0.004; OS, p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis revealed significant differences in PFS for MMP1 (hazard ratio [HR] 5.305, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.648-17.082; p = 0.005) and OS for IL-6 (HR 23.876, 95% CI, 3.426-166.386; p = 0.001). Moreover, 26 patients experienced irAE, leading to ICI discontinuation or withdrawal. MMP1 was significantly associated with irAE (p = 0.039). CONCLUSION: MMP1 may be associated with severe irAE, and MMP1, IL-1ß, sTNFR-1, and IL-6 could serve as prognostic factors in unresectable or metastatic RCC treated with ICIs. MMP1 and IL-6 were independent predictors of PFS and OS, respectively. Thus, inhibiting these soluble factors may be promising for enhancing antitumor responses in patients with RCC treated with ICIs.


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Carcinoma de Células Renais , Inibidores de Checkpoint Imunológico , Interleucina-1beta , Interleucina-6 , Neoplasias Renais , Metaloproteinase 1 da Matriz , Humanos , Carcinoma de Células Renais/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma de Células Renais/secundário , Masculino , Feminino , Neoplasias Renais/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Renais/patologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Interleucina-6/sangue , Inibidores de Checkpoint Imunológico/uso terapêutico , Inibidores de Checkpoint Imunológico/efeitos adversos , Prognóstico , Metaloproteinase 1 da Matriz/sangue , Interleucina-1beta/sangue , Receptores Tipo I de Fatores de Necrose Tumoral/sangue , Adulto , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Biomarcadores Tumorais/sangue , Intervalo Livre de Progressão
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Int J Urol ; 2024 Sep 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39253898

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OBJECTIVE: Artery and vein (AV) clamps can control venous bleeding in the surgical field and prevent carbon dioxide embolism, especially when large veins are expected to open. However, whether AV clamps cause more renal damage than artery-only (AO) clamps remains unclear. This study aimed to compare renal function and blood loss in surgeries using AO and AV clamps based on high RENAL nephrometry scores (RNS) in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 500 patients who underwent RAPN between March 2016 and December 2021. We performed 1:1 propensity matching for these patients. RESULTS: A total of 340 patients with pathological malignancies who were followed up for at least 12 months were included in this analysis. A total of 291 patients with AO clamping and 49 patients with AV clamping were included. Overall, the AV clamp group had higher total RNSs and larger diameters than the AO clamp group. Propensity score-matched analysis included 37 patients in each clamp group. The median warm ischemia times of the AV and AO clamps were 25 and 22 min, respectively, with no significant difference. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups in the amount of blood loss, rate of acute kidney injury (AKI), or renal function at 1, 3, or 12 months post-RAPN. CONCLUSION: Compared with the AO clamp, the AV clamp did not have a detrimental impact on blood loss or renal dysfunction. Consequently, AV clamps may be considered for patients presenting with moderate-to-high-complexity RNSs.

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Int J Urol ; 31(6): 678-684, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38402449

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OBJECTIVE: In December 2021, enfortumab vedotin (EV), an antibody-drug conjugate directed against nectin-4, was approved in Japan as a new treatment after platinum-containing chemotherapy and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. This study evaluated, using real-world data, the efficacy and safety of EV therapy in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-five patients with mUC who discontinued pembrolizumab therapy due to disease progression between June 2018 and April 2023 at Yokohama City University Hospital were evaluated retrospectively. Of the 55 patients, 25 received EV therapy (EV group) and 30 did not (non-EV group). All patients who underwent EV therapy were diagnosed with disease progression after the approval of EV in Japan. RESULTS: The median (range) follow-up period after pembrolizumab discontinuation was 6.3 (0.7-31.1) months. There were eight (32.0%) deaths due to cancer in the EV group and 27 (90.0%) in the non-EV group. The overall survival (OS) after pembrolizumab discontinuation was not reached in the EV group versus 2.6 months in the non-EV group (p < 0.001). A multivariate analysis revealed that EV therapy (EV vs. non-EV group; hazard ratio 0.26; 95% confidence interval 0.16-0.41; p < 0.001) was an independent prognostic factor for OS. CONCLUSION: EV prolonged OS in mUC following pembrolizumab therapy in real-world data.


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Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados , Antineoplásicos Imunológicos , Carcinoma de Células de Transição , Humanos , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/uso terapêutico , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/efeitos adversos , Masculino , Feminino , Idoso , Estudos Retrospectivos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Carcinoma de Células de Transição/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma de Células de Transição/mortalidade , Carcinoma de Células de Transição/secundário , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Antineoplásicos Imunológicos/uso terapêutico , Antineoplásicos Imunológicos/efeitos adversos , Japão/epidemiologia , Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária/mortalidade , Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária/patologia , Anticorpos Monoclonais/uso terapêutico , Anticorpos Monoclonais/efeitos adversos , Neoplasias Urológicas/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Urológicas/mortalidade , Neoplasias Urológicas/patologia , Progressão da Doença , Taxa de Sobrevida , Imunoconjugados/uso terapêutico , Imunoconjugados/efeitos adversos
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Pediatr Surg Int ; 40(1): 225, 2024 Aug 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39143337

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PURPOSE: Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is defined as a congenital visceral myopathy with genetic mutations. However, the etiology and pathophysiology are not fully understood. We aimed to generate a gene leiomodin-1a (lmod1a) modification technique to establish a zebrafish model of MMIHS. METHODS: We targeted lmod1a in zebrafish using CRISPR/Cas9. After confirming the genotype, we measured the expression levels of the target gene and protein associated with MMIHS. A gut transit assay and spatiotemporal mapping were conducted to analyze the intestinal function. RESULTS: Genetic confirmation showed a 5-base-pair deletion in exon 1 of lmod1a, which caused a premature stop codon. We observed significant mRNA downregulation of lmod1a, myh11, myod1, and acta2 and the protein expression of Lmod1 and Acta2 in the mutant group. A functional analysis of the lmod1a mutant zebrafish showed that its intestinal peristalsis was fewer, slower, and shorter in comparison to the wild type. CONCLUSION: This study showed that targeted deletion of lmod1a in zebrafish resulted in depletion of MMIHS-related genes and proteins, resulting in intestinal hypoperistalsis. This model may have the potential to be utilized in future therapeutic approaches, such as drug discovery screening and gene repair therapy for MMIHS.


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Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Colo , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Pseudo-Obstrução Intestinal , Peixe-Zebra , Animais , Peixe-Zebra/genética , Pseudo-Obstrução Intestinal/genética , Colo/anormalidades , Mutação , Bexiga Urinária/anormalidades , Anormalidades Múltiplas/genética , Proteínas Musculares/genética , Proteínas de Peixe-Zebra/genética
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Pediatr Surg Int ; 40(1): 236, 2024 Aug 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39160317

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PURPOSE: The study aimed to explore and describe the lives of patients with persistent cloaca (PC) from childhood to adulthood. METHODS: Semistructured interviews were conducted with nine adult patients with PC. Their experiences and thoughts regarding this disease were analyzed qualitatively and inductively. RESULTS: After classifying the experiences and thoughts of patients with PC, 13 categories were extracted. The following five themes emerged from these categories. (1) Difficulties with excretion and vaginal management because of the disease. (2) The degree of understanding of those around them and society has a huge effect on their way of life. (3) The inferiority of a woman who is not a "normal woman." (4) A "never-ending disease" in which problems continue even after the transition period. (5) Differences in the central point of the narrative depending on the age group. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, qualitative and inductive analyses of data from semistructured interviews with patients with PC revealed their experiences and thoughts. The results will provide a guide for young patients and the medical professionals who treat them. Accordingly, monitoring their lives until adulthood is necessary.


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Qualidade de Vida , Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Qualidade de Vida/psicologia , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Adulto Jovem , Entrevistas como Assunto , Adolescente , Narração , Ductos Paramesonéfricos/anormalidades , Cloaca/anormalidades
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Neuropathology ; 43(3): 209-220, 2023 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36128673

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In the treatment of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), intraoperative rapid pathological diagnosis can dramatically change the surgical strategy, and more accurate diagnostic methods are required. In April 2020, we adopted intraoperative rapid immunohistochemistry (IHC) in addition to conventional rapid intraoperative diagnosis based on morphological assessment, mainly for patients with PCNSL. Here, we investigate the usefulness and significance of intraoperative rapid IHC based on our initial experience. We performed intraoperative rapid IHC using antibodies for cluster of differentiation (CD)20, CD3, leukocyte common antigen (LCA) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) using enzyme-labeled antibody methods in 25 patients, including PCNSL patients, from April 2020 to July 2022. We examined the utility of this approach in determining treatment strategies for brain tumors. Postoperative final pathological diagnoses from paraffin-embedded sections were as follows: diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, 16 cases; glioblastoma, six cases; pilocytic astrocytoma, one case; adenocarcinoma, one case; and inflammatory disorder, one case. The entire process took 32 min and staining for CD20, CD3, LCA, and GFAP was comparable to that using paraffin-embedded sections. In all cases, the results of intraoperative rapid IHC were consistent with final pathological diagnoses from paraffin-embedded sections. In addition, in two cases, the results of conventional intraoperative rapid pathological diagnosis based on morphological assessments using frozen sections were drastically changed by adding intraoperative rapid IHC. Intraoperative rapid IHC contributes to deciding appropriate treatment strategies and facilitating early initiation of chemotherapy for PCNSL. This may allow new therapeutic strategies not only for PCNSL but also for other brain tumors.


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Astrocitoma , Neoplasias Encefálicas , Glioblastoma , Linfoma Difuso de Grandes Células B , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Neoplasias Encefálicas/patologia , Glioblastoma/diagnóstico , Astrocitoma/patologia
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Pediatr Surg Int ; 38(12): 1855-1860, 2022 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36136118

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PURPOSE: The number of accessible central veins (CVs) affects the prognosis of patients with intestinal failure (IF). The loss of residual CVs should be avoided. We, therefore, evaluated the efficacy of a new CV catheter-exchange technique using a subcutaneous fibrous sheath (FS) in pediatric IF patients. METHODS: We retrospectively collected the CV catheter (CVC) data of pediatric IF patients managed from January 2009 to December 2019. The data were divided into two groups; Groups 1 (CVCs placed with the FS method) and Group 2 (CVCs placed by the primary or another insertion). The main outcome was the CVC indwelling time. RESULTS: Eighty-five CVCs were analyzed. The FS method was attempted in 47 cases and succeeded in 40 (85%). No significant difference was observed between the groups regarding characteristics. A log-rank test revealed an equivalent CVC indwelling time between the two groups (Group 1: 268 [126-588] days vs. Group 2: 229 [126-387] days, p = 0.256). CONCLUSIONS: The FS method is highly recommended for pediatric IF patients, as its attempt showed a high success rate with an indwelling time equivalent to primary insertion. The FS method leads to the prolonged use of a single CV and thereby contributes to improving the outcomes of pediatric IF patients.


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Infecções Relacionadas a Cateter , Cateterismo Venoso Central , Cateteres Venosos Centrais , Insuficiência Intestinal , Criança , Humanos , Cateterismo Venoso Central/métodos , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Bioorg Med Chem ; 26(12): 3468-3473, 2018 07 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29807698

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Peptide substrates were double labeled with pyrenes to prepare fluorescent probes for highly sensitive detection of protease activity and evaluation of protease inhibitors using pyrene monomer/excimer signals. Two proximate pyrene moieties formed excited state dimers in the probes, and these pyrene excimer formations were dissociated by tryptic digestion. The specificity constant of the optimum bispyrene peptide probe was 2.7 times higher than that of the conventional peptide-4-methylcoumarin amide. Moreover, our probe had high sensitivity with an estimated detection limit for trypsin of 4.11 pM. The half maximal inhibitory concentration and dissociation constant of the Bowman-Birk inhibitor were successfully estimated.


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Peptídeos/química , Pirenos/química , Inibidores da Tripsina/química , Tripsina/análise , Sequência de Aminoácidos , Desenho de Fármacos , Corantes Fluorescentes/química , Concentração Inibidora 50 , Cinética , Limite de Detecção , Peptídeos/metabolismo , Espectrometria de Fluorescência , Especificidade por Substrato , Tripsina/metabolismo , Inibidores da Tripsina/metabolismo
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Hinyokika Kiyo ; 64(3): 117-122, 2018 Mar.
Artigo em Japonês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29684961

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We present a case of renal cell carcinoma growing into the renal pelvis with a fibrin cap in the ureter and bladder. A 66-year-old man presented to our hospital with anemia and gross hematuria. Computed tomography showed a large left renal tumor and space-occupying lesions in the left renal pelvis and ureter. Cystoscopy showed a 2 cm-restiform mass protruding from the left ureteral orifice. We performed open left nephroureterectomy, and there was a 3 cm white mass with a smooth surface in the bladder. Pathological examination of the resected mass revealed clear cell carcinoma with urinary collecting system invasion and fibrin cap in the ureter and bladder. As a result, it would have been difficult to make the diagnossis of renal cell carcinoma preoperatively if we had performed biopsy of the mass in the bladder or ureter. The patient was diagnosed as having lung metastases 5 months after surgery. Urinary collecting system invasion has been considered an independent prognostic factor in pT3 renal cell carcinoma.


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Carcinoma de Células Renais/diagnóstico por imagem , Fibrina/análise , Neoplasias Renais/diagnóstico por imagem , Pelve Renal/diagnóstico por imagem , Ureter/química , Bexiga Urinária/química , Idoso , Carcinoma de Células Renais/cirurgia , Humanos , Neoplasias Renais/patologia , Neoplasias Renais/cirurgia , Pelve Renal/cirurgia , Masculino , Ureter/cirurgia , Bexiga Urinária/cirurgia
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Hinyokika Kiyo ; 63(9): 387-390, 2017 Sep.
Artigo em Japonês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28992670

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Testicular nodules are occasionally palpable in patients with acute epididymitis. In these patients, we need to rule out testicular tumors. Advancement in imaging technology such as doppler ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has enabled us to distinguish segmental testicular infarction from testicular tumor and refrain from orchiectomy. However, careful diagnosis is necessary and we should not hesitate to perform orchiectomy in case testicular tumor is not ruled out. Since segmental testicular infarction in the presence of epididymitis may occur, we should consider the disease in a case of hard testis in the presence of epididymitis. Herein we report a rare case of segmental testicular infarction after epididymitis, in which testicular tumor was difficult to rule out.


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Epididimite/complicações , Infarto , Doenças Testiculares/patologia , Humanos , Infarto/complicações , Masculino , Doenças Testiculares/complicações , Doenças Testiculares/cirurgia , Adulto Jovem
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Hinyokika Kiyo ; 62(7): 361-6, 2016 Jul.
Artigo em Japonês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27569354

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Hyponatremia is one of the common electrolyte disorders associated with cisplatin (CDDP) administration. We report here two cases of hyponatremia associated with CDDP. Case 1 : A 75-year-old man with urothelial carcinoma of bladder (cT3N1M0) underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy with CDDP and gemcitabine. He lost consciousness on the eighth day after the chemotherapy. Blood tests showed severe hyponatremia (Na 113 mEq/l), low plasma osmolality and high level of plasma vasopressin. Urine tests showed low osmolality. These findings were consistent with the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone hypersecretion (SIADH). His consciousness level was improved after saline infusion and fluid restriction. Case 2 : A 54-year-old man with penile cancer (cT3N2M0) underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy with CDDP, paclitaxel and fluorouracil. He lost consciousness on the seventh day after the chemotherapy. Blood tests showed hyponatremia(Na 121 mEq/l) with renal dysfunction. We concluded that the hyponatremia is due to the renal salt wasting syndrome (RSWS) based on renal dysfunction and high urinary sodium excretion. His consciousness level was improved after saline infusion. Although it is difficult to distinguish between SIADH and RSWS, correct evaluation is necessary for appropriate management of hyponatremia after CDDP administration.


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Antineoplásicos/efeitos adversos , Cisplatino/efeitos adversos , Hiponatremia/induzido quimicamente , Terapia Neoadjuvante/efeitos adversos , Idoso , Humanos , Hiponatremia/terapia , Síndrome de Secreção Inadequada de HAD/induzido quimicamente , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Cloreto de Sódio/administração & dosagem
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Artigo em Japonês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26635004

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Identification method positive blood culture bottles with MALDI Biotyper is the most important test on precisely and rapidly, for detamination the bacterial name in sepsis and bacteremia is very significant for decision a cure. This time, we devised a new method "blend" to identify the mixture hypostasis that were come into being by centrifuging blood culture broths and 70% formic acid with MALDI Biotyper (Bruker). This time, we identified 65 samples rapidly with MALDI biotyper by "on plate" and "blend," and verified their effectivity. As a result of six ways (on plate, blend-3, blend-6, blend-9, blend-12, blend-15), the highest detection rate was Gram negative rods: blend-15 (74.1%), Gram positive cocci: blend-9 (56.3%), total: blend-9 (55.4%). Moreover, we confirmed that the detection rate raised to 85.2% (GNR), 71.0% (GPC) and 77.6% (total), and the usefully was suggested. Our invented method is more excellently than recommended on Gram negative rods, especially Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus spp.


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Bacteriemia/diagnóstico , Bacteriemia/microbiologia , Espectrometria de Massas por Ionização e Dessorção a Laser Assistida por Matriz/métodos , Técnicas Bacteriológicas , Humanos
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J Robot Surg ; 18(1): 109, 2024 Mar 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38441829

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The influence of chronic kidney disease stage on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy outcomes remains underexplored. This study aimed to assess the impact of chronic kidney disease stage on functional and surgical outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy and identify preoperative predictors of significant postoperative 1-year renal-function loss (RFL). Clinical data of 408 patients who underwent robot-assisted partial nephrectomy at Yokohama City University Hospital between 2016 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. The da Vinci Surgical System was applied in all patients, and outcomes assessed included surgical parameters, postoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate, trifecta and pentafecta achievements, and complications. Significant RFL was defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate reduction ≥ 25% from baseline. Higher chronic kidney disease stages correlated with older age, hypertension, diabetes, and solitary kidneys. Postoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate decline was most pronounced in patients with chronic kidney disease stages 4-5. Although the chronic kidney disease stage did not significantly affect most surgical parameters, pentafecta achievement was higher in patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3 than in those with stages 4-5. Two patients required hemodialysis after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that preoperative hemoglobin level and maximum tumor diameter were significant predictive factors for significant RFL. In conclusion, preoperative CKD stage did not influence on surgical outcome except for pentafecta achievement. RAPN may be feasible for patients with CKD stages 4-5 because of no rapid progression to hemodialysis induction and no procedure-related mortality. Preoperative hemoglobin levels and tumor diameter emerged as predictors of significant RFL.


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Neoplasias Renais , Insuficiência Renal Crônica , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos , Robótica , Humanos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos/métodos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Neoplasias Renais/cirurgia , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/complicações , Nefrectomia , Hemoglobinas
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J Endourol ; 38(4): 347-352, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38243789

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Objective: Complete endophytic renal tumors (CERTs) are the most challenging for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). This study aimed to determine the impact of CERT on outcomes of RAPN. Methods: All RAPN cases for localized renal tumor undertaken at Yokohama City University Hospital between 2016 and 2023 were enrolled. Tumor characteristics and surgical, functional, and oncologic outcomes of RAPN were compared between CERT and non-CERT groups. Results: Consecutive 666 patients were enrolled, and 76 (11.4%) were identified as CERT (3 points of "E" score). CERT showed smaller tumor diameters (p < 0.001), more predominant hilar tumor (p = 0.029), higher "N" scores (p < 0.001) and "L" scores (p = 0.006) than non-CERT. The CERT group showed longer warm ischemia times (p < 0.001), more frequent positive surgical margins (p = 0.028), and relatively lower trifecta achievement rates (p = 0.101) than the non-CERT group. In multivariable analysis, the CERT was an independent predictor for trifecta achievement but not for pentafecta achievement. Conclusions: CERT was associated with longer warm ischemia time, positive surgical margin, and lower trifecta achievement, but not with surgical complication and pentafecta achievement in RAPN. This study suggested that CERT had limited influence on long-term renal functional preservation; however, it had strong impacts on short-term surgical outcome.


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Neoplasias Renais , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos , Robótica , Humanos , Resultado do Tratamento , Estudos Retrospectivos , Neoplasias Renais/cirurgia , Neoplasias Renais/patologia , Nefrectomia , Margens de Excisão
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IJU Case Rep ; 7(5): 391-394, 2024 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39224681

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Background: Doege-Potter syndrome, characterized by solitary fibrous tumors and non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia, is rare. Here, we report a case of Doege-Potter syndrome in which retroperitoneal tumor resection was performed with continuous intraoperative blood glucose monitoring. Case presentation: A 37-year-old man presented with hypoglycemia-related symptoms, and a 10 × 12 × 9 cm tumor was found in his right kidney. Following tumor resection, insulin secretory abnormalities improved, and intraoperative blood glucose monitoring showed no hypoglycemic events. High levels of insulin-like growth factor-II confirmed the diagnosis of an insulin-like growth factor-II-producing tumor with non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia. Postoperative serum insulin-like growth factor-II levels normalized, with no recurrence observed over 3 years. Conclusions: This case highlights the rarity of primary retroperitoneal Doege-Potter syndrome, emphasizes the safety of intraoperative blood glucose levels during surgery, and suggests rapid recovery of insulin secretion postoperatively.

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J Pediatr Surg ; 59(8): 1451-1457, 2024 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38388286

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BACKGROUND: We aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with isolated left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) who developed preoperative pneumothorax and determine its risk factors. METHODS: We performed an international cohort study of patients with CDH enrolled in the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study Group registry between January 2015 and December 2020. The main outcomes assessed included survival to hospital discharge and preoperative pneumothorax development. The cumulative incidence of pneumothorax was estimated by the Gray test. The Fine and Gray competing risk regression model was used to identify the risk factors for pneumothorax. RESULTS: Data for 2858 neonates with isolated left-sided CDH were extracted; 224 (7.8%) developed preoperative pneumothorax. Among patients with a large diaphragmatic defect, those with pneumothorax had a significantly lower rate of survival to discharge than did those without. The competing risks model demonstrated that a patent ductus arteriosus with a right-to-left shunt flow after birth (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.78; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.21-2.63; p = 0.003) and large defects (HR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.13-2.42; p = 0.01) were associated with an increased risk of preoperative pneumothorax. Significant differences were observed in the cumulative incidence of pneumothorax depending on defect size and shunt direction (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Pneumothorax is a significant preoperative complication associated with increased mortality in neonates with CDH, particularly in cases with large defects. Large diaphragmatic defects and persistent pulmonary hypertension were found to be risk factors for preoperative pneumothorax development. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: LEVEL Ⅲ Retrospective Comparative Study.


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Hérnias Diafragmáticas Congênitas , Pneumotórax , Humanos , Hérnias Diafragmáticas Congênitas/cirurgia , Hérnias Diafragmáticas Congênitas/complicações , Hérnias Diafragmáticas Congênitas/mortalidade , Pneumotórax/etiologia , Pneumotórax/epidemiologia , Recém-Nascido , Fatores de Risco , Masculino , Feminino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Incidência , Período Pré-Operatório , Estudos de Coortes , Sistema de Registros
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39160382

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PURPOSE: The development of innovative solutions, such as simulator training and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tutoring systems, has significantly changed surgical trainees' environments to receive the intraoperative instruction necessary for skill acquisition. In this study, we developed a new objective assessment system using AI for forceps manipulation in a surgical training simulator. METHODS: Laparoscopic exercises were recorded using an iPad®, which provided top and side views. Top-view movies were used for AI learning of forceps trajectory. Side-view movies were used as supplementary information to assess the situation. We used an AI-based posture estimation method, DeepLabCut (DLC), to recognize and positionally measure the forceps in the operating field. Tracking accuracy was quantitatively evaluated by calculating the pixel differences between the annotation points and the points predicted by the AI model. Tracking stability at specified key points was verified to assess the AI model. RESULTS: We selected a random sample to evaluate tracking accuracy quantitatively. This sample comprised 5% of the frames not used for AI training from the complete set of video frames. We compared the AI detection positions and correct positions and found an average pixel discrepancy of 9.2. The qualitative evaluation of the tracking stability was good at the forceps hinge; however, forceps tip tracking was unstable during rotation. CONCLUSION: The AI-based forceps tracking system can visualize and evaluate laparoscopic surgical skills. Improvements in the proposed system and AI self-learning are expected to enable it to distinguish the techniques of expert and novice surgeons accurately. This system is a useful tool for surgeon training and assessment.

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J Pediatr Surg ; 59(4): 616-620, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38161090

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PURPOSE: To validate the effectiveness of Deflux® treatment for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) following pediatric renal transplantation (RT), based on our single-institution experience. METHOD: A retrospective study was conducted using the medical records of pediatric patients who underwent Deflux® treatment for VUR after RT from April 2008 to March 2022. RESULTS: Sixty-eight pediatric patients underwent RT. VUR was subsequently detected in 22 (32 %) of these patients. Seven of the 22 patients (32 %) underwent Deflux® treatment to avoid renal dysfunction due to urinary infection (UTI). The median age at the time of RT was 4 years (range:2-12). All 7 patients had urinary UTIs before Deflux® treatment. The median estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) before Deflux® treatment was 67 ml/min/1.73 m2 (range:42-138 ml/min/1.73 m2). After Deflux® treatment, VUR was downgraded in three cases (43 %). Four patients (57 %) experienced postoperative UTI, two of who underwent a second Deflux® treatment, one underwent submuscular tunnel reconstruction, and the other one experienced UTI without VUR after 1st Deflux® treatment but did not reoccur. All seven patients continued prophylactic medication after Deflux® treatment, without any history of recurrent UTIs during the observation period after treatment (median 37 months [range 7-86 months]). Furthermore, the eGFRs did not significantly decrease after Deflux® treatment (median eGFR 58 ml/min/1.73 m2 [range:33-99 ml/min/1.73 m2], p > 0.1). CONCLUSION: Deflux® treatment for VUR after RT is technically challenging because the new ureteral orifice is ventrally anastomosed at the bladder. We believe our results indicate the possibility of reducing the frequency of UTIs and contributing to preservation of the renal function after RT. TYPE OF STUDY: Retrospective Study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.


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Transplante de Rim , Infecções Urinárias , Refluxo Vesicoureteral , Criança , Humanos , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Refluxo Vesicoureteral/etiologia , Refluxo Vesicoureteral/cirurgia , Transplante de Rim/efeitos adversos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Dextranos/uso terapêutico , Ácido Hialurônico/uso terapêutico , Infecções Urinárias/etiologia , Infecções Urinárias/prevenção & controle , Infecções Urinárias/tratamento farmacológico
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J Org Chem ; 78(11): 5782-7, 2013 Jun 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23668321

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The conformation of resorcin[4]arene cavitand system 1 was controlled by DMSO through a hydrogen bonding network between benzodiazaborole NHs of the cavitand flaps and DMSO molecules to stabilize the vase form. Subsequently, a guest-binding cavity of 1 was formed to accommodate tetraalkylammonium guest 3, permitting the monitoring of the guest by the unaided eye as a result of a CH-π interaction between the benzodiazaborole π-donor group and the guest.


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Compostos Aza/química , Compostos de Boro/química , Calixarenos/química , Fluorescência , Fenilalanina/análogos & derivados , Ligação de Hidrogênio , Estrutura Molecular , Fenilalanina/química , Solventes/química
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