From the March of 1993 to the May of 1994, we had performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for 200 patients of the age ranged 19-77 years. In these cases, 12 had previous abdominal surgery; 3 cases had hepatic cysts; 11 cases had stones in the neck of gall bladders. We had successfully performed LC for 190 cases (95%). But we also had some unsuccesful experiences, including accidental injury to the stomach or duodenum, and bleeding from cystic arteris of the gallbladder. Operation (LC) was abandoned in one patient because of severe cardiac arrhyshmia developed during operation, and billiary tract injury was found postoperatively in three patients with no postoperative death. The operative indications and technical problems of LC are discussed in detail and measures in avoiding injury to billiary or GI tract from LC are introduced.
SerumIgG,IgA,IgM,C3andC4weredeterminedbyneophelmetricimmunoassay,serumandbiliaryIL2,sIL2Rlevelsweremeasuredbyatwoantibodysandwichenzymelinkedimmunosorbentassayinpatientswithsimplegallbladdercarcinoma,withbothgallbladdercarcinomaandgallstone,withsimplegallstoneandhealthyindividuals.Theresultsshowedthat:①Comparedwithcontrols,thegallbladdercarcinomapatientshadobviouslyloweredserumandbiliarylevelsofIL2andCD+4cell;andtheypresentedamarkedincreasedserum,biliarylevelsofsIL2RandCD+8cell.②TherewascorrelationbetweenthelevelsofsIL2RandCD+8,IL2andCD+4inthepatientswithgallbladdercarcinomaandtheirclinicstage.③Comparedwiththepatientswithgallbladdercarcinoma,gallstonepatientspresentedamarkeddecreasedserumandbiliarylevelofsIl2RandCD+8cell,andamarkedincreasedserumandbiliarylevelofIL2andCD+4cell.Theresultssuggestthat:①Thepatientswithgallbladdercarcinomahaveimmunedepression;②Inthepatientswithgallbladdercarcinomaandgallstone,gallstoneasainjuryfactorbrokethebalancebetweenCD+4andCD+8,thebalancebetweenIL2anditsreceptor;③TcellsubpopulationandsIL2R,IL2levelsmaybeusedasmarkerstopredictthechangesinpatientswithgallbladdercarcinoma.
Objective To explore the expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) mRNA, TNF and TNFR in the gallbladder mucosa which developed from hyperplasia, dysplasia to carcinoma, and to further discuss the relationship between TNF and pathogenesis of gallbladder carcinoma. Methods In situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry were used to determine TNF mRNA, TNF protein and TNFR protein expression in hyperplasia, dysplasia and carcinoma of gallbladder. Results ①No one of 20 cases of gallbladder hyperplasia was found to express TNF mRNA, while 4 of 20 (20%) cases of dysplasia and 18 of 20 (90%) cases of carcinoma were found to express TNF mRNA (P＜0.05). ②For the expression of TNF mRNA in mononuclear cells (MNC), positive staining was found in 15% of gallbladder hyperplasia, 85% of dysplasia and 90% of carcinoma, respectively (P＜0.05). The cell numbers of positive staining MNC were 4.85±1.50, 6.00±2.71 and 9.33±3.07, respectively (P＜0.05). ③In gallbladder carcinoma, the cell number of carcinoma and MNC with positive TNF mRNA expression was correlated with clinical stage (P＜0.05). The higher the clinical stage, the more the positive staining cell numbers. The positive staining cell numbers of carcinoma in stage Ⅰ-Ⅲ and Ⅳ-Ⅴ were 9.13±4.39 and 14.80±4.02, respectively (P＜0.01), and the positive staining cell numbers of MNC were 7.13±2.53 and 11.10±2.23, respectively (P＜0.05). ④The cell numbers of carcinoma and MNC with TNF mRNA expression increased with tumor size. In tumors with diameter over 2 cm and less than 2 cm, the positive staining cell numbers of carcinoma were 14.00±4.20 and 8.83±4.96, respectively (P＜0.05), and that of MNC were 10.50±2.54 and 7.00±2.83, respectively (P＜0.05). ⑤The region of TNF protein expression was similar to that of TNF mRNA, but TNF protein expression was more frequent and wider than that of TNF mRNA. ⑥The tumor necrosis factor receptor was expressed in tumoral vascular endothelial cells and MNC in all cases of carcinoma, but was negatively stained in mucosa epithelial cells and tumor cells of all cases. ⑦There was positive linear correlation in TNF mRNA between tumor cell and MNC (r=0.687, P＜0.01), same as that in TNF protein expression (r=0.742, P＜0.01); and there was positive linear correlation in tumor cell between TNF mRNA and TNF protein expression (r=0.847, P＜0.01), same as that in MNC (r=0.643, P＜0.01). Conclusion The TNF mRNA and TNF protein expression are increasing during the development of gallbladder mucosa epithelial from hyperplasia, dysplasia to carcinoma, and increasing with tumor stage. It suggests that TNF may contribute to carcinogenesis of gallbladder carcinoma induced by gallstone, and related to the progression of gallbladder carcinoma.
Objective To explore the operative managements of ectopic gallbladder during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).Methods Twenty one cases of ectopic gallbladder undergone LC in this hospital were analyzed regarding the perioperative management, principle, and technique of operation.Results There were 2 cases of situs transversus, 1 case with gallbladder under right posterior lobe of liver, 2 under left lateral lobe of liver and 16 in the liver. All 21 cases of ectopic gallbladder had undergone LC successfully, and no complications were found during and after operation. Conclusion Anatomic ectopia of gallbladder tosses a challenging problem to laparoscopic surgeon. It is safe for surgeons to recognise actual anatomical anomaly and to manage them appropriately.
To study the expressions of CA19-9 and CA125 and their clinicopathologic significancesin gallbladder adenocarcinoma , pericancerous tissues and chronic cholecystitis. Methods EnVisionTM immunohistochemist ry was used for assaying the expressive levels of CA1929 and CA125 in the routinely paraffin2embedded sections of specimens f rom gallbladder adenocarcinoma ( n = 108) , pericancerous tissues ( n = 46) , and chronic cholecystitis ( n = 35) . Results The positive rates of CA19-9 and CA125 were significantly higher in gallbladder adenocarcinoma ( 49. 1 % , 51. 9 %) than those in pericancerous tissues ( 26. 1 % , 15. 2 %) and chronic cholecystitis(14. 3 % , 5. 7 %) , respectively ( Plt; 0. 01) . The positive rates of CA19-9 and CA125 were significantly lower in thecases of adenomatous canceration , maximal diameter lt; 2 cm , no-metastasis of lymph node and no-invasion of regional tissues than those in the ones of low-differentiated adenocarcinoma , maximal diameter ≥2 cm , metastasis oflymph node and invasion of regional tissues ( Plt; 0. 05 , Plt; 0. 01 ) . The consistence of CA19-9 and CA125 expressivelevels was found in gallbladder adenocarcinoma (χ2 = 44. 69 , Plt; 0. 01) . Conclusion The expressions of CA19-9 andCA125 may be important tumor markers to reflect the carcinogenesis , progression , biological behaviors and prognosis of gallbladder adenocarcinoma.
Objective To study the relation between retinoblastoma (Rb) gene expression and biological characteristics of gallbladder carcinoma. Methods The expression of Rb protein in tissues of 41 cases of gallbladder carcinoma, 7 cases of gallbladder papilloma, and 14 cases of cholecystitis were detected by immunohistochemical staining of SP with polyclonal antibody. Results The rate of positive staining was 58.7% in gallbladder carcinoma which was significantly lower than that in cholecystitis and gallbladder papilloma (100%). There was a significant difference of Rb protein expression among the low, moderate and high differentiations and so was between S5, S4, S1, S2 and S3 stage (Ｐ＜0.05). Conclusion It sugests that expression or non-expression of Rb gene is closely related to the malignant potential invasiveness and prognosis of gallbladder carcinoma.
Objective To summarize the experiences of “three holes and one hook in the end (TOE)” laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in 1 260 cases and to investigate the operation procedures, technical points and the prevention of complications. Methods The data of 1 260 patients suffering from chronic calculous cholecystitis, acute calculous cholecystitis, atrophic cholecystitis, gallbladder polyps etc., who were admitted to this hospital and treated by TOE from March 1999 to March 2008 were included and analysed retrospectively in this study. Results One thousand two hundred and sixty of cases were cured, including 1 252 cases of succeeding LC (99.37%), conversions to open in 8 cases, no death, no bile duct injury, with intraoperative hemorrhage in 3 cases, umbilicus infection in 2 cases, gallbladder fossa hydrops in 3 cases, with operation time for 8-60 min (mean 38.5 min) and hospitalization for 3-7 d (mean 5 d ) after surgery. During the follow up of 1 002 cases for 1 to 7 years (mean 3.5 years), there were no complications such as bile fistula, bile duct stricture, residual stones of biliary duct, etc.. Conclusion TOE is worthy of application and promotion for the excellent effectiveness, few complications, rapid recovery and safety.
Objective To summarize the development of gallbladder carcinoma related resistance genes and targeted therapy. Methods Domestic and international publications online involving resistance genes and targeted therapy of gallbladder carcinoma in recent years were collected and reviewed. Results Recent studies had shown that chemotherapy drug resistance of gallbladder carcinoma mainly involved lysosome protein transmembrane β4 （LAPTM4B） gene， NF-E2-related factor 2 （Nrf2） gene， and cancer stem cells （CSCs）. While the latest gene targets of treatment for gallbladder carcinoma mainly involved LAPTM4B， Nemo-like kinase （NLK）， tissue factor way inhibitor-2 （TFPI-2）， vascular endothelial growth factor-D （VEGF-D）， epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR）， and melanoma differentiation-associated gene 7/interleukin 24 （mda-7/IL-24） gene. Conclusion The research involving resistance genes and targeted therapy of gallbladder carcinoma has make a certain progress， which broaden the concept of traditional treatment of gallbladder carcinoma.
【Abstract】Objective To investigate the features of gallbladder carcinoma in two-phase spiral CT, and to analysis the values of two-phase spiral CT for the differential diagnosis between gallbladder carcinoma and chronic cholecystitis. Methods The two-phase spiral CT manifestations of 30 cases of gallbladder carcinoma, proved by surgery and pathology, and 30 cases of chronic cholecystitis were analyzed. Results According to the CT findings, the gallbladder carcinoma was categorized into 3 types: intraluminal mass of gallbladder in 6 out of 30 (20.0%）， thickening of the gallbladder wall in 11 (33.7%), and mass replacing the normal gallbladder in 13(43.4%). The most common enhancement patterns of the wall in gallbladder carcinoma were hyperattenuation during the arterial phase, while isoattenuation with the adjacent hepatic parenchyma during the venous phase; or hyperattenuation during both phases. The most common enhancement pattern of the wall in chronic cholecystitis was isoattenuation during both phases, with clear hypoattenuation linear shadow in the gallbladder fossa. Other ancillary features of gallbladder carcinomas included: infiltration of the adjacent parenchyma, local lymphadenopathy and intrahepatic metastasis. Conclusion Two-phase spiral CT scan can identify the features of the gallbladder carcinoma and is helpful for the differential diagnosis of these two different disease entities.
Objective To evaluate the sclerosing effects of several chemical sclerosants on the gallbadder mucosa in vivo. Methods Twentyeight rabbits were randomly divided into： Normal saline was used as contrast agent, and 95% ethanol, 5% tetracycline and compound phenol as sclerosants respectively. The cystic duct was ligated and cholecystostomy was performed for each animal. Sclerosants and contrast agent were injected into the gallbladder through a tube respectively and were kept in the gallbladder for 15 minutes. Animals were killed two weeks later; the gallbladder, bile duct and adjacent liver tissue were obtained for histopathological examination. Results With the naked eye, normal saline and 5% tetracycline made the cavity of the gallbladder unchanged; 95% ethanol made two gallbladder cavities occluded, two smaller, and three unchanged; and compound phenol made four gallbladder cavities occluded, and three smaller. In histopathological observations, 95% ethanol and compound phenol could make seven rabbits’ gallbladder mucosa completely destroyed (7/7); compared with normal saline (1/7), there was significant difference (P＜0.01). Five percent tetracycline had some effect of ablating the gallbladder mucosa (5/7), but compared with normal saline, there was no difference (Pgt;0.05). Conclusion Ninety-five percent ethanol can be clinically applied as an effective and safe sclerosant.