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HINOKI Akinari
 
Organization
Graduate School of Medicine Department of Rare/ Intractable Cancer Analysis Research Industry-Academia Collaborative Chair Designated professor
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Designated professor
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Degree 1

  1. 博士(医学) ( 2006.10   埼玉医科大学 ) 

Research Interests 3

  1. 希少性・難治性がん

  2. 小児がん

  3. 小児外科

Research Areas 1

  1. Life Science / General surgery and pediatric surgery

Current Research Project and SDGs 1

  1. Development of new diagnostic techniques for rare and refractory cancers

Research History 12

  1. Nagoya University   Designated professor

    2024.4

  2. Nagoya University   Graduate School of Medicine Department of Rare/ Intractable Cancer Analysis Research Industry-Academia Collaborative Chair   Designated professor

    2020.1 - 2024.3

  3. 独立行政法人 医薬品医療機器総合機構   再生医療製品等審査部、医療機器審査部併任   審査専門員(臨床医学担当)

    2018.4 - 2019.12

  4. Nagoya University   Lecturer of hospital

    2017.2 - 2018.3

  5. The University of Tokyo   Lecturer

    2016.7 - 2017.1

  6. The University of Tokyo   Assistant Professor

    2016.4 - 2016.6

  7. Nagoya University   Assistant Professor

    2015.4 - 2016.3

  8. National Defense Medical College

    2011.11 - 2015.3

  9. National Defense Medical College   Assistant Professor

    2010.4 - 2011.10

  10. National Defense Medical College   Assistant Professor

    2010.4 - 2011.10

  11. Saitama Medical University

    1998.5 - 2000.3

  12. Saitama Medical University

    1998.5 - 2000.3

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Education 2

  1. Saitama Medical University

    1992.4 - 1998.3

  2. Saitama Medical University

    1992.4 - 1998.3

Professional Memberships 5

  1. 日本外科学会

  2. 日本内視鏡外科学会

  3. 日本外科感染症学会

  4. 日本小児外科学会

  5. 日本小児外科学会

Committee Memberships 3

  1. 日本小児外科学会   医薬品・医療機器検討委員会  

    2021.6   

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  2. 独立行政法人医薬品医療機器総合機構(PMDA)   専門委員  

    2020.4 - 2024.3   

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  3. 日本小児外科学会   保険診療委員会  

    2016.6 - 2018.5   

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Papers 149

  1. Update on aortopexy and posterior tracheopexy for tracheomalacia in patients with esophageal atresia Reviewed

    Sumida, W; Yasui, A; Shirota, C; Makita, S; Okamoto, M; Ogata, S; Takimoto, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Kato, D; Gohda, Y; Amano, H; Guo, YH; Hinoki, A; Uchida, H

    SURGERY TODAY   Vol. 54 ( 3 ) page: 211 - 219   2024.3

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  2. Surgical Strategies for Neonates with Prenatally Diagnosed Congenital Biliary Dilatation Reviewed

    Shirota, C; Hinoki, A; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Amano, H; Takimoto, A; Yasui, A; Nakagawa, Y; Liu, JH; Guo, YH; Kato, D; Goda, Y; Maeda, T; Uchida, H

    JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY   Vol. 59 ( 3 ) page: 385 - 388   2024.3

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  3. Scoring system for diagnosis and pretreatment risk assessment of neuroblastoma using urinary biomarker combinations. Reviewed International journal

    Hizuru Amano, Hiroo Uchida, Kazuharu Harada, Atsushi Narita, Shigehisa Fumino, Yuji Yamada, Shun Kumano, Mayumi Abe, Takashi Ishigaki, Minoru Sakairi, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Shuhei Karakawa, Yuichi Mitani, Shojiro Matsumoto, Yutaka Tomioka, Hideki Muramatsu, Nobuhiro Nishio, Tsuyoshi Osawa, Masataka Taguri, Katsuyoshi Koh, Tatsuro Tajiri, Motohiro Kato, Kimikazu Matsumoto, Yoshiyuki Takahashi, Akinari Hinoki

    Cancer science     2024.2

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    The urinary catecholamine metabolites, homovanillic acid (HVA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA), are used for the adjunctive diagnosis of neuroblastomas. We aimed to develop a scoring system for the diagnosis and pretreatment risk assessment of neuroblastoma, incorporating age and other urinary catecholamine metabolite combinations. Urine samples from 227 controls (227 samples) and 68 patients with neuroblastoma (228 samples) were evaluated. First, the catecholamine metabolites vanillactic acid (VLA) and 3-methoxytyramine sulfate (MTS) were identified as urinary marker candidates through comprehensive analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. The concentrations of these marker candidates and conventional markers were then compared among controls, patients, and numerous risk groups to develop a scoring system. Participants were classified into four groups: control, low risk, intermediate risk, and high risk, and the proportional odds model was fitted using the L2-penalized maximum likelihood method, incorporating age on a monthly scale for adjustment. This scoring model using the novel urine catecholamine metabolite combinations, VLA and MTS, had greater area under the curve values than the model using HVA and VMA for diagnosis (0.978 vs. 0.964), pretreatment risk assessment (low and intermediate risk vs. high risk: 0.866 vs. 0.724; low risk vs. intermediate and high risk: 0.871 vs. 0.680), and prognostic factors (MYCN status: 0.741 vs. 0.369, histology: 0.932 vs. 0.747). The new system also had greater accuracy in detecting missing high-risk neuroblastomas, and in predicting the pretreatment risk at the time of screening. The new scoring system employing VLA and MTS has the potential to replace the conventional adjunctive diagnostic method using HVA and VMA.

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  4. Laparoscopic Fundoplication in Patients with Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts: A Systematic Review and Our Experience Reviewed

    Kato, D; Uchida, H; Tainaka, T; Amano, H; Ono, Y; Yasui, A; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Yokota, K; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Gohda, Y; Maeda, T; Hinoki, A

    JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES   Vol. 34 ( 3 ) page: 268 - 273   2024.1

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  5. M U-Net: Intestine Segmentation Using Multi-dimensional Features for Ileus Diagnosis Assistance Reviewed

    Qin An, Hirohisa Oda, Yuichiro Hayashi, Takayuki Kitasaka, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida, Kojiro Suzuki, Aitaro Takimoto, Masahiro Oda, Kensaku Mori

    Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)   Vol. 14313   page: 135 - 144   2024

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    The intestine is an essential digestive organ that can cause serious health problems once diseased. This paper proposes a method for intestine segmentation to intestine obstruction diagnosis assistance called multi-dimensional U-Net (M U-Net). We employ two encoders to extract features from two-dimensional (2D) CT slices and three-dimensional (3D) CT patches. These two encoders collaborate to enhance the segmentation accuracy of the model. Additionally, we incorporate deep supervision with the M U-Net to reduce the limitation of training with sparse label data sets. The experimental results demonstrated that the Dice of the proposed method was 73.22%, the recall was 79.89%, and the precision was 70.61%.

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  6. Anastomotic time was associated with postoperative complications: a cumulative sum analysis of thoracoscopic repair of tracheoesophageal fistula in a single surgeon's experience. Reviewed

    Yaohui Guo, Akinari Hinoki, Kyoichi Deie, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitarou Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Shunya Takada, Yoichi Nakagawa, Daiki Kato, Takuya Maeda, Hizuru Amano, Hiroshi Kawashima, Hiroo Uchida, Chiyoe Shirota

    Surgery today   Vol. 53 ( 12 ) page: 1363 - 1371   2023.12

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    PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the learning curve of thoracoscopic repair of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) by a single surgeon using a cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis. METHODS: Prospective clinical data of consecutive Gross type-C TEF repairs performed by a pediatric surgeon from 2010 to 2020 were recorded. CUSUM charts for anastomosis and operating times were generated. The learning curves were compared with the effect of accumulation based on case experience. RESULTS: For 33 consecutive cases, the mean operative and anastomosis times were 139 ± 39 min and 3137 ± 1110 s, respectively. Significant transitions beyond the learning phase for total operating and anastomosis times were observed at cases 13 and 17. Both the total operating time and anastomosis time were significantly faster in the proficiency improvement phase than in the initial learning phase. Postoperative complications significantly decreased after the initial anastomosis learning phase but not after the initial total operating learning phase. CONCLUSIONS: Thoracoscopic repair of TEF is considered safe and feasible after 13 cases, where the surgeon can improve their proficiency with the total operation procedure, and 17 cases, which will enable the surgeon to achieve proficiency in anastomosis. Postoperative complications significantly decreased after gaining familiarity with the anastomosis procedure through the learning phase.

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  7. Preoperative management comprising tube irrigation using a trans-anal indwelling tube for infants with hirschsprung disease can allow single-stage radical surgery Reviewed

    Nakagawa, Y; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Tainaka, T; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Yokota, K; Amano, H; Yasui, A; Maeda, T; Kato, D; Gohda, Y

    BMC SURGERY   Vol. 23 ( 1 ) page: 333   2023.11

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  8. Variations of the hepatic artery and bile duct in patients with pancreaticobiliary maljunction: Impact on postoperative outcomes Reviewed

    Takada, S; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Tainaka, T; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Nakagawa, Y; Maeda, T

    JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES   Vol. 30 ( 11 ) page: 1241 - 1248   2023.11

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  9. Safe thoracoscopic repair of recurrent congenital diaphragmatic hernia after initial open abdominal repair Reviewed

    Gohda, Y; Yokota, K; Uchida, H; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Maeda, T; Guo, YH; Hinoki, A

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  10. Safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of palivizumab in off-label neonates, infants, and young children at risk for serious respiratory syncytial virus infection: a multicenter phase II clinical trial. Reviewed International journal

    Masaaki Mori, Kanako Yoshizaki, Shinichi Watabe, Mika Ishige, Akinari Hinoki, Takuya Kondo, Tomoaki Taguchi, Hisaya Hasegawa, Tomoko Hatata, Naoyuki Tanuma, Kosuke Kirino, Akihiro Hirakawa, Takuya Naruto, Minoru Imai, Ryuji Koike, Kenichiro Hosoi, Satoshi Kusuda

    The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific   Vol. 39   page: 100847 - 100847   2023.10

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    BACKGROUND: Pediatric patients with certain rare diseases are at increased risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. However, the prophylactic use of anti-RSV antibody (palivizumab) in these patients is not indicated at present in Japan. METHODS: This first-in-the-world multicenter, uncontrolled, open-label, phase II clinical trial was carried out between 28 July 2019 and 24 September 2021 at seven medical institutions in Japan to investigate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of palivizumab in 23 subjects recruited from among neonates, infants, or children aged 24 months or younger who had any of the following conditions: pulmonary hypoplasia, airway stenosis, congenital esophageal atresia, inherited metabolic disease, or neuromuscular disease. At least four continuous doses of palivizumab were administered intramuscularly at 15 mg/kg at intervals of 30 days. FINDINGS: Twenty-three enrolled subjects completed the study. No subject required hospitalization for RSV. Adverse events (AE) did not notably differ from the event terms described in the latest interview form. Five severe AEs required unplanned hospitalization, but resolved without RSV infection. Therapeutically effective concentrations of palivizumab were maintained throughout the study period. INTERPRETATION: Palivizumab might be well tolerated and effective in preventing serious respiratory symptoms and hospitalization due to severe RSV infection, indicating the prophylactic use in the pediatric patients included in this study. FUNDING: Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), grant numbers 19lk0201097h0001 (to MM), 20lk0201097h0002 (to MM), 21lk0201097h0003 (to MM), and 22lk0201097h0004 (to MM). AMED did not have any role in the execution of this study, analysis and interpretation of the data, or the decision to submit the results.

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  11. Refractory esophageal anastomotic stricture after esophageal atresia surgery improved with retrograde balloon dilatation through gastrostomy followed by laparoscopic fundoplication: a case report Reviewed

    Nakagawa, Y; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Yokota, K; Amano, H; Yasui, A; Kato, D; Gohda, Y; Maeda, T

    SURGICAL CASE REPORTS   Vol. 9 ( 1 ) page: 169   2023.9

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  12. Robotic versus laparoscopic radical surgery for pediatric congenital biliary dilatation: a comparison of surgical outcomes of a single surgeon's initial experience Reviewed

    Maeda, T; Liu, JH; Uchida, H; Amano, H; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Gouda, A; Guo, YH; Hinoki, A

    PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL   Vol. 39 ( 1 ) page: 261   2023.9

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  13. Management of congenital and postoperative chylothorax: Use of thoracoscopic lymphatic leak ligations with intraoperative ICG lymphangiography. Reviewed International journal

    Shunya Takada, Chiyoe Shirota, Hiroo Uchida, Hizuru Amano, Akinari Hinoki, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Youichi Nakagawa, Daiki Kato, Yaohui Guo, Takahisa Tainaka

    Journal of pediatric surgery   Vol. 58 ( 9 ) page: 1754 - 1761   2023.9

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    BACKGROUND: Congenital chylothorax (CCT) and postoperative chylothorax (POCT) are rare and difficult to treat. We report our treatment strategy and outcomes for chylothorax, including thoracoscopic surgery with indocyanine-green (ICG) near-infrared fluorescence lymphangiography. METHODS: A retrospective review of patients with CCT and POCT from 2014 to 2021 was performed. After definitive diagnosis, conservative treatments with octreotide, followed by intravenous steroids as needed, were performed. Patients who were refractory to conservative treatment were transferred to surgical treatment, consisting of thoracoscopic lymphatic leak ligations using ICG intraoperative lymphangiography. The effectiveness of conservative and surgical treatment was then examined. RESULTS: We included 19 cases of CCT and 31 cases of POCT. The 31 POCT patients included 23 of 84 postoperative patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), 7 of 54 postoperative patients with esophageal atresia (EA), and 1 of 3 postoperative patients with lymphatic malformation. The efficacy of conservative treatment was 12/19 for CCT, 22/23 for CDH, and 4/7 for EA. Surgical intervention was performed in 10 patients, and the rate of resolution of chylothorax within 3 weeks after surgery was 90%. CONCLUSION: Thoracoscopic lymphatic leak ligations with intraoperative ICG lymphangiography are feasible and useful in patients with chylothorax refractory to conservative treatment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.

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  14. IgG4-related disease of duodenal obstruction due to multiple ulcers in a 12-year-old girl Reviewed

    Kato, D; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Sumida, W; Shirota, C; Makita, S; Okamoto, M; Takimoto, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y

    BMC PEDIATRICS   Vol. 23 ( 1 ) page: 376   2023.7

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  15. 特集 急性虫垂炎:診断,治療,研究 複雑性虫垂炎の緊急手術 Reviewed

    田井中 貴久, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 横田 一樹, 牧田 智, 岡本 眞宗, 小梛 地洋, 長島 俊介, 檜 顕成, 内田 広夫

    小児外科   Vol. 55 ( 7 ) page: 751 - 754   2023.7

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  16. Case report: Laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy for duodenal atresia with situs inversus and preduodenal portal vein: a report of two cases Reviewed

    Nakagawa, Y; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Yokota, K; Amano, H; Yasui, A; Takimoto, A; Kato, D; Maeda, T; Gohda, Y

    FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS   Vol. 11   page: 1220393   2023.6

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  17. Case Report: Retropancreatic fascia hernia protruding into the thoracic cavity through a Bochdalek hernia Reviewed

    Nakagawa, Y; Maeda, T; Uchida, H; Takada, S; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Amano, H; Takimoto, A; Gohda, Y

    FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS   Vol. 11   page: 1149515   2023.6

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  18. Preoperative Contrast Examinations Help Determine the Appropriate Cervical Approach for Congenital Gross Type C Esophageal Atresia: A Report of Two Cases Reviewed

    Nakagawa, Y; Uchida, H; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Amano, H; Takimoto, A; Ogata, S; Takada, S; Maeda, T; Gohda, Y; Guo, YH; Hinoki, A

    AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS   Vol. 24   page: e938723   2023.6

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  19. CLINICAL VALIDATION OF NOVEL URINARY MARKERS FOR NEUROBLASTOMA DIAGNOSIS Reviewed

    Amano, H; Uchida, H; Harada, K; Narita, A; Kumano, S; Abe, M; Sakairi, M; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Yokota, K; Makita, S; Osawa, T; Taguri, M; Takahashi, Y; Hinoki, A

    PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER   Vol. 70   page: S95 - S95   2023.6

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  20. 特集 ロボット支援手術 ロボット支援下胆管切除術 Reviewed

    牧田 智, 内田 広夫, 住田 亙, 檜 顕成, 城田 千代栄, 田井中 貴久, 天野 日出, 滝本 愛太朗, 高田 瞬也, 中川 洋一, 合田 陽祐, 前田 拓也, 郭 垚輝, 劉 佳慧

    小児外科   Vol. 55 ( 5 ) page: 544 - 551   2023.5

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  21. Hemi-circumferential mucosal resection and anastomosis procedure for rectal prolapse following anorectoplasty for anorectal malformations. Reviewed

    Aitaro Takimoto, Hizuru Amano, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Seiya Ogata, Shunya Takada, Yoichi Nakagawa, Daiki Kato, Yosuke Gohda, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    Surgery today   Vol. 53 ( 5 ) page: 628 - 632   2023.5

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    PURPOSE: Rectal prolapse after radical surgery for anorectal malformations (ARMs) is a common postoperative complication that causes bleeding and stenosis, and sometimes requires surgical treatment. Different surgical techniques have been reported, but most are associated with high recurrence rates and a long postoperative stay. We performed the hemi-circumferential mucosal resection and anastomosis procedure (HCMR) to preserve anal muscle and anal function. Here, we report the success of our minimally invasive surgical approach to correct rectal prolapse in patients with ARMs. METHODS: The subjects of this retrospective review were patients who underwent HCMR for rectal prolapse after radical surgery for ARMs between January, 2014 and August, 2021. HCMR involves rectal mucosal resection without muscle plication. RESULTS: A collective 15 HCMR procedures were performed in 10 patients. The median age at repair was 1.8 years (range, 10 months-18 years). The median operation time and postoperative length of stay were 46 min (range, 17-85 min) and 3 days (range, 1-7 days), respectively. The median postoperative observation period was 3 years 4 months (range, 8 months-7 years 10 months) and no complications or recurrences were observed. CONCLUSIONS: HCMR is a safe and effective surgical treatment for rectal prolapse after radical operation for ARMs, which is minimally invasive and preserves rectal muscle and function.

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  22. Single-cell RNA sequencing of intestinal immune cells in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis. Reviewed International journal

    Kazuo Oshima, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida, Yujiro Tanaka, Yusuke Okuno, Yasuhiro Go, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Aitaro Takimoto, Yoko Kano, Shinichiro Sawa

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 39 ( 1 ) page: 179 - 179   2023.4

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    PURPOSE: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) causes fatal intestinal necrosis in neonates, but its etiology is unknown. We analyzed the intestinal immune response to NEC. METHODS: Using single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), we analyzed the gene expression profiles of intestinal immune cells from four neonates with intestinal perforation (two with NEC and two without NEC). Target mononuclear cells were extracted from the lamina propria of the resected intestines. RESULTS: In all four cases, major immune cells, such as T cells (15.1-47.7%), B cells (3.1-19.0%), monocytes (16.5-31.2%), macrophages (1.6-17.4%), dendritic cells (2.4-12.2%), and natural killer cells (7.5-12.8%), were present in similar proportions to those in the neonatal cord blood. Gene set enrichment analysis showed that the MTOR, TNF-α, and MYC signaling pathways were enriched in T cells of the NEC patients, suggesting upregulated immune responses related to inflammation and cell proliferation. In addition, all four cases exhibited a bias toward cell-mediated inflammation, based on the predominance of T helper 1 cells. CONCLUSION: Intestinal immunity in NEC subjects exhibited stronger inflammatory responses compared to non-NEC subjects. Further scRNA-seq and cellular analysis may improve our understanding of the pathogenesis of NEC.

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  23. Rare case of a right Bochdalek hernia with retroperitoneal prolapse of organs into the thoracic cavity in infancy: A case report. Reviewed

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Okamoto Masamune, Aitaro Takimoto, Seiya Ogata, Shunya Takada, Daiki Kato, Yousuke Gohda, Yaohui Guo

    Asian journal of endoscopic surgery   Vol. 16 ( 2 ) page: 284 - 288   2023.4

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    We report an extremely rare case of a right Bochdalek hernia with a sac, in which the retroperitoneal and intra-abdominal organs prolapsed into the thoracic cavity at the same time. The patient was a 7-month-old female with no comorbidities. She presented with cough and fever, and chest radiography revealed a right diaphragmatic hernia. Computed tomography showed that the right kidney, intestine, colon, and liver had prolapsed into the thoracic cavity. The patient underwent thoracoscopic surgery, which showed that the abdominal and retroperitoneal organs prolapsed into the thoracic cavity through the Bochdalek hernia. The herniated organs were spontaneously reduced using thoracoscopic insufflation. The defect hole was closed with artificial mesh. We adopted a thoracoscopic approach, in terms of easy reduction of herniated organs and accurate evaluation of the hernia orifice, which was useful.

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  24. Laparoscopic internal intestinal drainage of bile lakes in a patient with recurrence of jaundice after laparoscopic revision of Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia: A case report. Reviewed

    Yousuke Gohda, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Seiya Ogata, Aitaro Takimoto, Shunya Takada, Yoichi Nakagawa, Daiki Kato, Yaohui Guo

    Asian journal of endoscopic surgery   Vol. 16 ( 2 ) page: 275 - 278   2023.4

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    Bile lake, of the postoperative complications after Kasai portoenterostomy (PE) for biliary atresia, causes cholangitis that may induce progressive fibrosis of the liver. Standard treatment for bile lakes has not yet been established, but there are reports that surgical internal intestinal drainage for bile lakes effectively prevents cholangitis and maintains jaundice-free status. In this case, insertion of the percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage into the bile lake allowed continuous drainage of large volumes of bile juice. However, reoperation following laparotomy increases the surgical risk of subsequent liver transplantation due to postoperative adhesion. Laparoscopic surgery was selected for the patient who was likely to require liver transplantation in the future. In this case, laparoscopic internal intestinal drainage of bile lakes was performed safely by a Cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirator for the recurrence of jaundice after laparoscopic revision of PE. Cholangitis and jaundice were rapidly resolved after this surgical procedure.

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  25. Laparoscopic bile duct plasty for hilar bile duct stenosis (HBDS) in patients with congenital biliary dilatation: Diagnosis of HBDS by preoperative MRCP and laparoscopic strategy to relieve HBDS. Reviewed

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Akihiro Yasui, Aitaro Takimoto, Yaohui Guo

    Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences   Vol. 30 ( 4 ) page: 473 - 481   2023.4

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    BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) is a disease associated with pancreaticobiliary maljunction. The most frequent postoperative complication is intrahepatic stones, which are caused by hilar bile duct stenosis (HBDS). METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients who underwent primary surgery for CBD between 2013 and 2021. We evaluated images and videos of HBDS, the laparoscopic technique of releasing the stenosis, and its occurrence rate and compared intraoperative bile duct findings with those of preoperative magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). RESULTS: There were 87 CBD cases in this study. HBDS occurred in 52% and preoperative MRCP for HBDS showed a 96% sensitivity and 74% specificity in this study. Bile duct plasty was performed in 45% of the cases and videos demonstrated typical methods of laparoscopic bile duct plasty. The mid- to long-term complications were hepatolithiasis in three patients, anastomotic site stricture in three, and postoperative obstruction in two. CONCLUSIONS: Our study revealed that preoperative imaging studies are useful for the prediction of HBDS. Our laparoscopic meticulous probing method for finding BDS reveals more intrahepatic BDS through magnification. Therefore, this may reduce the incidence of intrahepatic stones. Preoperative imaging and intraoperative findings can be complemented to plan management that reduces long-term complications.

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  26. Laparoscopic Duodenal-Caudal Detachment Method: Early Experience of a Novel Technique for Malrotation with Volvulus in Neonates. Reviewed International journal

    Aitaro Takimoto, Hizuru Amano, Wataru Sumida, Chiyoe Shirota, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Seiya Ogata, Shunya Takada, Youichi Nakagawa, Daiki Kato, Yosuke Goda, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A   Vol. 33 ( 2 ) page: 220 - 225   2023.2

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    Purpose: A laparoscopic approach for malrotation is feasible and safe in hemodynamically stable neonates without intestinal necrosis; however, volvulus is associated with recurrence and conversion. We developed a novel approach using a laparoscopic duodenal-caudal detachment method to perform the Ladd procedure for neonates with volvulus under the limited view of laparoscopy. This study presents the results, effectiveness, and details of the method. Materials and Methods: In the laparoscopic duodenal-caudal detachment method, we first detached the adhesions around the duodenum, including the Ladd's band. After the adhesions were completely removed, the duodenum was freely drawn caudally, leading to the release of torsion. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent surgery for malrotation of the volvulus at 30 days of age between January 2014 and September 2021. Results: Seven neonates underwent the laparoscopic duodenal-caudal detachment method and 13 underwent the open Ladd procedure. The new technique was performed in all 7 patients, and there were no conversions or recurrences. The operation time was significantly longer in the laparoscopic procedure group (55 minutes versus 111 minutes; P < .01). Conclusions: Our detorsion method, involving an initial incision of the Ladd's band, is safe and effective for neonates and may lead to an improvement in the conversion rates.

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  27. Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy with polidocanol for cardiac varices in children and adolescents. Reviewed International journal

    Shinya Yokoyama, Yoji Ishizu, Takashi Honda, Norihiro Imai, Takanori Ito, Kenta Yamamoto, Akinari Hinoki, Wataru Sumida, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Satoshi Makita, Kazuki Yokota, Hiroo Uchida, Masatoshi Ishigami

    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie   Vol. 30 ( 2 ) page: 109 - 112   2023.2

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    BACKGROUND: Like esophageal varices, cardiac varices are often treated with endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL). However, we previously reported that EVL for cardiac varices may be associated with a high risk of rebleeding from the ulcer if the O-ring spontaneously drops off early. The efficacy and safety of para-variceal endoscopic injection sclerotherapy (EIS) with polidocanol for the treatment of cardiac varices in children and adolescents were evaluated. METHODS: Eleven patients under 18 years of age with portal hypertension who underwent para-variceal EIS with polidocanol for cardiac varices with red signs, which were considered to be at high risk of bleeding, were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: One session of para-variceal polidocanol-EIS was performed for each of the 11 patients. One patient experienced temporary hypoxia due to aspiration of saliva when the tracheal intubation tube was removed after the procedure but recovered by endotracheal suctioning; there were no other adverse events. In six of the eight cases in which efficacy could be evaluated, eradication of cardiac varices was achieved. CONCLUSION: Para-variceal polidocanol-EIS may be considered instead of EVL for small cardiac varices with red signs in pediatric patients with cardiac varices.

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  28. A new type of retropancreatic fascia hernia in the supramesocolic space preoperatively misdiagnosed as a diaphragmatic hernia: report of two cases. Reviewed International journal

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida, Satoshi Makita, Kazuki Yokota, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Hizuru Amano, Seiya Ogata, Aitaro Takimoto, Shunya Takada, Takuya Maeda, Yousuke Gohda

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    BACKGROUND: We encountered two cases of a new type of retroperitoneal hernia. We herein report the unique features of these cases. CASE PRESENTATION: Case 1: A Japanese girl was born at a gestational age of 37 weeks, weighing 2550 g. She underwent laparotomic left diaphragmatic hernia repair for a left Bochdalek hernia at the age of one day. The postoperative course was uneventful; however, chest radiography at the age of 35 days revealed bowel gas in the mediastinum, while computed tomography exhibited intestinal prolapses from the medial side of the mesh into the thoracic cavity. Reoperation was performed at the age of 77 days, showing that the defect hole was not at the diaphragm but in the absence of retropancreatic fascia, which was connected to the posterior mediastinum from the supramesocolic space. The mediastinum space was closed with a suturing spine and artificial mesh, and the defect hole in the pancreatic body was sutured. Case 2: A Japanese boy was born at a gestational age of 40 weeks, weighing 3502 g. He was diagnosed with a left diaphragmatic hernia at birth and underwent laparotomy at the age of two days. Operative findings showed no defect hole in the diaphragm, and no intestine was observed in the abdominal cavity. After close observation of the abdominal cavity, the intestine was found around the pancreatic body, and manual reduction of the intestine was performed. The defect hole existed in the absence of the retropancreatic fascia, which was connected to the extra-pleural space. The defect hole in the pancreatic body was sutured and closed with a non-absorbable thread. CONCLUSIONS: We assumed that our cases were a new type of retroperitoneal hernia, which we named "retropancreatic fascia hernia".

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  29. Laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy with ileal-J-pouch anal canal anastomosis without diverting ileostomy for total colonic and extensive aganglionosis is safe and feasible with combined Lugol's iodine staining technique and indocyanine green fluorescence angiography Reviewed

    Nakagawa, Y; Yokota, K; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Amano, H; Takimoto, A; Ogata, S; Takada, S; Maeda, T; Gohda, Y

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  30. Retroperitoneoscopic resection of a large paraganglioma surrounded by the right diaphragmatic crus on the dorsal side of the inferior vena cava: A pediatric case report. Reviewed

    Aitaro Takimoto, Wataru Sumida, Chiyoe Shirota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Seiya Ogata, Shunya Takada, Yoichi Nakagawa, Daiki Kato, Yosuke Goda, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    Asian journal of endoscopic surgery   Vol. 16 ( 1 ) page: 131 - 134   2023.1

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    Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are rare tumors. A 10 year-old girl was brought to the emergency room with complaints of sudden vomiting and convulsions, and was initially diagnosed with hypertensive encephalopathy. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scan showed a large mass (6 × 3 × 3 cm) on the dorsal side of the inferior vena cava, surrounded by the right diaphragmatic crus, and closely attached to the aorta. Blood noradrenaline, urinary normetanephrine, and noradrenaline levels were elevated. The final diagnosis was retroperitoneal paraganglioma, then, surgery was contemplated. The location of the liver and great vessels in front of the tumor made the commonly performed transabdominal approach complicated. Therefore, retroperitoneoscopic surgery was preferred for safer resection, with better visualization in a sufficient space with less risk of damaging the surrounding organs. The retroperitoneoscopic approach is a good indication for tumors located behind the great vessels.

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  31. Laparoscopic closure of Roux limb perforation during double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography with laparoscopy-assisted endoscopic hepatolithectomy 30 years after congenital biliary dilatation radical surgery: A case report. Reviewed

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Okamoto Masamune, Seiya Ogata, Aitaro Takimoto, Shunya Takada, Daiki Kato, Yousuke Gohda

    Asian journal of endoscopic surgery   Vol. 16 ( 1 ) page: 118 - 122   2023.1

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    We report a case of hepatolithiasis 30 years after congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) surgery. A 31-year-old woman presented with fever and epigastric pain. She had a history of radical surgery for type I CBD at the age of 1 year and had no significant symptoms for approximately 30 years after surgery. Laboratory and imaging results showed hepatolithiasis at the common trunk of segments II and III with cholangitis. She was admitted to our hospital for antibiotics and underwent double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (DBERC) to treat the hepatolithiasis. Roux-limb jejunum was perforated during DBERC; hence, emergent laparoscopic perforation site closure and simultaneous endoscopic lithotomy through the Roux-limb jejunum with exteriorization via umbilical incision were performed. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged without any complications.

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  32. AI画像解析による内視鏡外科手術手技のビデオ評価及び手術支援システムの構築 Reviewed

    安井 昭洋, 内田 広夫, 森 健策, 石田 昇平, 出家 亨一, 檜 顕成, 城田 千代栄, 小田 昌宏, 林 雄一郎

    生体医工学   Vol. Annual61 ( Abstract ) page: 127_2 - 127_2   2023

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    <p>【はじめに】術後成長発達する小児患者にとって、低侵襲手術は非常に重要である。しかし患者数は限られているため、しっかりとした手術を行うためにoff the job-training(OJT)が重要である。さらにOJTでの効率的な手技獲得には、手技を客観的に評価しfeed backを行うシステムが必須である。また安全で効率的な内視鏡手術を行うためには、臓器の位置関係の把握が必要であるため、術中ナビゲーションは重要な要件となる。これらの課題に対して、AIを用いた内視鏡手技評価および手術支援システムの構築に着手しており現状の成果を報告する。【方法と結果】食道閉鎖症モデルを用いた吻合手技を被験者に課し、各被験者の手技を最初に人の目で「check 表」「エラー項目」「時間」を用いて評価した。次にビデオから検出した鉗子の動きと人が判定した手技優劣の関係性をAIで学習させ、上位88%・下位95%の精度で手技優劣が自動判定可能となった。この結果を解析することで今まで必要だった50項目以上の肉眼チェックが、わずか7項目チェックするだけで手技の優劣を判断できることが明らかになった。現在食道閉鎖症の手術画像を用いて、食道・迷走神経・気管を深層学習させ、各種構造物の自動認識を進めている。【まとめ】AI画像解析により内視鏡手技の優劣をビデオで判定可能となった。この結果から新たに効率的な手技判断基準を定めることができた。術中ナビゲーションは現在精度のさらなる向上を目指している。</p>

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  33. Refractory tracheoesophageal fistula treated using multi-stage surgery: A case report. Reviewed International journal

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Satoshi Makita, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Hizuru Amano, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Seiya Ogata, Shunya Takada, Daiki Kato, Yousuke Gohda, Yaohui Guo

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    A tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) recurs in approximately 2%-13% of cases of esophageal atresia with TEF that are treated surgically. Currently, there is no consensus on the most effective treatment to prevent recurrent TEF (RTEF). Herein, we present a patient with type C esophageal atresia who underwent thoracoscopic esophago-esophageal anastomosis and TEF repair at 2 days old. However, RTEFs were observed at ages 3, 6, and 11 months, and thoracoscopic TEF repairs using a pleural patch, fascia lata graft, and pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap were performed, respectively. A fourth recurrence led to mediastinitis, shock liver, disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, and a compromised respiratory status. Hence, laparoscopic esophageal transection was first performed to improve the respiratory condition by preventing the regurgitation of gastric contents. Once the patient was stable, a subtotal esophageal resection with TEF closure followed by gastric tube reconstruction was performed. In conclusion, we encountered a case of refractory RTEF that was repaired four times using various techniques, including a fascia lata graft and PMMC flap. However, TEF still recurred after these four operations. The final surgical strategy involved an esophageal transection as a palliative therapy, which improved the respiratory condition, followed by closure of the TEF and subtotal esophageal resection. Finally, esophageal reconstruction using a gastric tube after the complete remission of inflammation was effective. This multi-stage surgery was considered the only choice to rescue the patient and effectively prevent another recurrence.

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  34. Preoperative imaging contributes to pathologically complete resection of the urachal remnant by determining an appropriate surgical approach without unnecessary and excessive surgical invasion: a retrospective study. Reviewed International journal

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Wataru Sumida, Hizuru Amano, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Seiya Ogata, Aitaro Takimoto, Shunya Takada, Daiki Kato, Yousuke Gohda

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    BACKGROUND: The urachus is an embryonic structure that connects the bladder to the allantois during early embryonic development. Occasionally, it fails to disappear at birth, leading to a case of urachal remnant (UR). This study aimed to determine whether our policy for selecting an appropriate UR resection approach is valid. We performed preoperative imaging to examine whether UR continued toward the bladder apex. If so, the UR and bladder apex were excised using the trans-umbilical approach, in addition to laparoscopy, if necessary. If preoperative imaging indicated that the UR ended near the umbilicus, the UR from the umbilicus to the duct end was resected. Pathological evaluations were performed to determine the appropriateness of the surgical approach indicated by preoperative imaging. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed pediatric patients with UR who underwent surgery between 2015 and 2021. Their background characteristics and surgical outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS: Twenty patients with UR were included (median age, 7 [interquartile range, 2-10.25] years). UR continued toward the bladder apex in 10 patients and ended near the umbilicus in 10 patients. Urachus tissue at the bladder site was observed when the UR and bladder apex were excised. When UR was resected from the umbilicus to the duct end, urachus tissue was not pathologically detected at the resection margin. CONCLUSION: Our policy results in complete resection without excessive surgical invasion.

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  35. Laparoscopic revision of Kasai portoenterostomy after initial laparoscopic portoenterostomy in patients with biliary atresia: a limited but positive effect on native liver survival. Reviewed International journal

    Daiki Kato, Hiroo Uchida, Hizuru Amano, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Shunya Takada, Yoichi Nakagawa

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 38 ( 12 ) page: 1821 - 1827   2022.12

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    PURPOSE: It is important for patients with biliary atresia (BA) to retain the native liver after Kasai portoenterostomy (PE). Laparoscopic PE (Lap-PE) is standard, whereas laparoscopic revision of PE (Lap-revision) is performed as needed. We report the medium-term outcomes of Lap-revision. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the demographics and outcomes of 63 patients who underwent Lap-PE between 2013 and 2021. Indications for revision included recurrent jaundice, repeat cholangitis, and persistent jaundice with temporary biliary excretion following the initial PE. We compared liver transplantation (LT) data of patients who underwent Lap-revision with those of patients who did not. RESULTS: Lap-revision was performed in 20 patients. Of those 17 (excluding the two who were jaundice-free before the age of 1, and the one who underwent open conversion for bleeding), 11 (65%) were jaundice-free 1 year after Lap-revision. The surgical parameters of LT did not differ between patients who underwent Lap-revision and those who did not. CONCLUSION: Lap-revision for patients with BA had a limited but positive effect on native liver survival and did not adversely affect subsequent LT. Therefore, Lap-revision could be second-line standard therapy in patients with BA who have demonstrated biliary drainage at least once after initial PE.

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  36. Adding a spur valve to laparoscopic portoenterostomy for patients with biliary atresia can achieve a high jaundice clearance rate and lower the number of episodes of cholangitis. Reviewed International journal

    Akihiro Yasui, Akinari Hinoki, Hizuru Amano, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida

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    PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of adding a spur valve to laparoscopic portoenterostomy for patients with biliary atresia. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of all patients diagnosed with biliary atresia (BA) who underwent laparoscopic portoenterostomy (Lap-PE) between 2013 and 2021. The patients were divided into two groups: Lap-PE with a spur valve (spur group) and without it (control group). Perioperative management was the same in both groups. We compared patient backgrounds and clinical outcomes, including jaundice clearance and the number of postoperative cholangitis episodes. RESULTS: Of 63 patients reviewed, 16 received a spur valve. There were no statistically significant differences in the patient backgrounds between the groups. All patients in the spur group achieved jaundice clearance. The number of postoperative cholangitis episodes one year after surgery was significantly lower in the spur group than in the control group (1 [0-3] vs. 3 [0-9], p = 0.04). The jaundice-free survival rate with the native liver at one year after surgery was significantly higher in the spur group (100% vs. 53%, p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Adding a spur valve during Lap-PE significantly lowered the number of cholangitis episodes 1 year after surgery.

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  37. Biochemical markers to predict the development of gastrointestinal bleeding and esophageal varices after portoenterostomy in biliary atresia. Reviewed International journal

    Wataru Sumida, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Shunya Takada, Yoichi Nakagawa, Daiki Kato, Shinya Yokoyama, Yoji Ishizu, Hizuru Amano, Yaohui Guo, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

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    PURPOSE: Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) due to esophageal varices (EV) is one of the factors that negatively impact native liver survival of patients with biliary atresia (BA). Gastrointestinal fibroscopy (GIF) is usually used to determine the presence of EVs; however, it requires general anesthesia. The aim of this study is to search for markers in blood tests obtained during routine check-ups that can predict the development of GIB. METHODS: Data of patients with BA who underwent portoenterostomy at our hospital from 2014 to 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients' data were assigned to three groups according to specific time points: Group B, which included data at GIB; Group NB-T, which included data at GIF and EV treatment; and Group NB-NT, which included data at GIF without treatment. The data in Group B were compared to those of other groups. RESULTS: In our study, GIB occurred in 11 patients, and 12 cases and 8 cases were classified into Groups NB-NT and NB-T, respectively. Compared with the other groups, only ChE and M2BPGi in Group B showed statistically significant differences. CONCLUSIONS: ChE and M2BPGi are useful for predicting GIB.

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  38. Combined negative pressure wound therapy with irrigation and dwell time and artificial dermis prevents infection and promotes granulation formation in a ruptured giant omphalocele: a case report. Reviewed International journal

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Seiya Ogata, Shunya Takada, Daiki Kato, Yousuke Gohda

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    BACKGROUND: Omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect of the umbilical cord insertion site. A giant omphalocele, with a fascial defect > 5 cm in diameter and/or containing > 50% of the liver within the hernia sac, can be challenging for pediatric surgeons. Recently, negative pressure wound therapy has been reported as an effective management for giant omphaloceles; however, it is not recommended for an infected wound with necrotic tissue as it may exacerbate infection. We adopted negative pressure wound therapy with irrigation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) for a case of a ruptured giant omphalocele. Artificial membranes, followed by artificial dermis, were used to promote fibrous capsule formation, and then NPWTi-d was used to promote granulation while controlling infection. However, studies have not been conducted regarding NPWTi-d for ruptured giant omphaloceles; hence, we present our treatment experience with NPWTi-d for a giant omphalocele. CASE PRESENTATION: The patient was a boy born at 38 weeks and 3 days of gestation, weighing 1896 g. He was diagnosed with a ruptured giant omphalocele with a total liver and intestine defect hole of 10 cm × 10 cm. The patient underwent silo placement using an artificial mesh, followed by plicating the artificial mesh at 4 days of age. The herniated viscera were gradually reduced into the abdominal cavity; however, the defect size was still large. Hence, a collagen-based artificial dermis was patched on the defect hole. After creating a fresh and smooth granulated tissue, NPWTi-d was applied at 33 days of age to promote granulation and control infection. We used the 3 M™ V.A.C.® Ulta Therapy Unit with 3 M™ VeraFlo™ therapy. NPWTi-d was stopped at 60 days of age when the granulation tissue was well formed including at the artificial dermis site. The wound was managed with prostandin ointment and appropriate debridement, resulting in complete epithelialization at 5 months of age. CONCLUSIONS: Artificial membranes followed by artificial dermis were used to promote a fibrous capsule and artificial dermis granulation, which protects against organ damage. NPWTi-d achieved better control of infection and promoted wound healing. NPWTi-d combined with artificial dermis can effectively treat ruptured giant omphaloceles.

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  39. Development of wearable multi-lead ECG measurement device using cubic flocked electrode. Reviewed International journal

    Toshihiro Takeshita, Manabu Yoshida, Yusuke Takei, Atsushi Ouchi, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida, Takeshi Kobayashi

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    This paper describes the fabrication and fundamental evaluation of the cubic flocked electrode (CFE), which is a dry electrode that is fabricated using electrostatic flocking technology. The development of a wearable multi-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) measurement device using the CFE is also reported. To enable the measurement of ECG signals with sufficient quality for medical applications, the occurrence of motion artifacts (MAs) is the most important problem to be overcome. Therefore, it is necessary to stabilize the contact between the patient's skin and the dry electrode. Because the CFE developed in this work offers both contact stability and flexibility, it is expected to enable ECG measurements with low MA levels. In this study, it is demonstrated that the number of MAs caused by respiration can be reduced when the CFE contact is made at a contact pressure of approximately 500 Pa using MA evaluation equipment that was developed in-house. Additionally, a wearable multi-lead ECG is designed and fabricated based on this contact pressure (500 Pa). The results of the demonstration experiment show that the ECG measurements are successful to the same extent as a conventional medical device.

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  40. Case report: A giant bilateral inguinal hernia requiring artificial mesh and multi-stage surgery in infancy; hernioplasty with silo placement to prevent acute compartment syndrome. Reviewed International journal

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Satoshi Makita, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Hizuru Amano, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Seiya Ogata, Shunya Takada, Daiki Kato, Yousuke Gohda, Guo Yaohui

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    Hernioplasty for giant inguinal hernias can cause abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in adults but rarely does in infants. We encountered a case of a giant bilateral inguinal hernia in infancy complicated by ACS after hernioplasty. Silo placement via a skin incision effectively treated ACS, after which the abdominal wall was safely closed. Hernioplasty performed early in the clinical course can help expand the abdominal cavity and avoid ACS. Thus, hernioplasty should be performed earlier if the hernia size in the flank space gradually increases.

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  41. Intraoperative indocyanine green fluorescence cholangiography can rule out biliary atresia: A preliminary report. Reviewed International journal

    Chiyoe Shirota, Akinari Hinoki, Takao Togawa, Shogo Ito, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Aitaro Takimoto, Shunya Takada, Masamune Okamoto, Yoichi Nakagawa, Daiki Kato, Hiroo Uchida

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    BACKGROUND: The prognosis of BA is known to be poor if definitive surgery is performed too late. Therefore, excluding BA as a diagnosis at an early stage is crucial. Conventional cholangiography requiring cannulation through the gallbladder may be unnecessarily invasive for patients, especially when ruling out BA. Therefore, a less invasive alternative such as indocyanine green (ICG) cholangiography, which does not require cannulation, should be established. In this study, we focused on excluding BA and confirmed the usefulness of intravenous ICG fluorescence cholangiography. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first preliminary study to report the use of intravenous ICG cholangiography for BA exclusion. METHODS: The study participants were patients who underwent liver biopsy and intraoperative cholangiography after they were suspected to have BA, between 2013 and 2022. ICG fluorescence cholangiography was performed on all patients who provided informed consent. RESULTS: During the study period, 88 patients underwent a laparoscopic liver biopsy and cholangiography. Among them, 65 (74%) were diagnosed with BA and underwent a subsequent laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy. BA was ruled out intraoperatively in 23 patients. Of the 23 patients in whom BA was ruled out, 14 underwent ICG cholangiography, 11 had gallbladder (GB) fluorescence, and 9 had both GB and common bile duct (CBD) fluorescence. Conventional cholangiography was very difficult in 2 of 23 cases: in 1 case, cannulation of the atrophic gallbladder was impossible, and cholecystectomy was indicated after multiple attempts; in 1 case, upstream cholangiography was not possible. In both cases, ICG fluorescence cholangiography successfully imaged the CBD and the GB. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, intravenous ICG fluorescence cholangiography might be a useful and less invasive diagnostic procedure that can rule out BA in infants.

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  42. Circumumbilical incision for neonatal abdominal surgery: additional skin incision when there is difficulty in manipulating the intestine. Reviewed

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Akinari Hinoki, Hizuru Amano, Hiroo Uchida, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Shunya Takada, Daiki Kato

    Nagoya journal of medical science   Vol. 84 ( 4 ) page: 716 - 722   2022.11

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    This study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of circumumbilical incision (CUI) for neonates requiring intestinal anastomosis. Seventy neonates requiring intestinal anastomosis at our institution between 2003 and 2020 were included in this retrospective case-control study. Patients were classified into the CUI (25 patients: 36%) and transverse incision (TI) groups (45 patients: 64%). Postoperative complications and surgical outcomes were compared between the two groups. Intestinal perforation at the non-anastomotic site occurred significantly more often in the CUI group than in the TI group (3 patients: 12%, and 0 patients: 0%, respectively (p = 0.042)). There were no between-group differences regarding anastomotic leakages, anastomotic strictures, time to enteral feeding, operative time, and blood loss. Neonatal intestinal surgery employing CUI might be associated with increased intestinal perforation at the non-anastomotic site. Hesitating to enlarge the skin incision to maintain favorable cosmetic outcomes might cause severe injury to the delicate neonatal intestine during the surgical procedure owing to the restricted surgical field. When performing CUI, we suggest that the skin incision should be extended without hesitation whenever there is difficulty in manipulating the intestine.

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  43. 特集 小児外科を取り巻く最新テクノロジー Hirschsprung病に対する機械学習を用いた病理診断支援システムの開発 Reviewed

    天野 日出, 木村 和恵, 今井 佑太, 加藤 竜司, 中澤 温子, 城田 千代栄, 滝本 愛太朗, 住田 亙, 牧田 智, 岡本 眞宗, 安井 昭洋, 高田 瞬也, 中川 洋一, 加藤 大幾, 檜 顕成, 内田 広夫

    小児外科   Vol. 54 ( 10 ) page: 1007 - 1011   2022.10

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  44. Laparoscopic definitive surgery for congenital biliary dilatation with aggressive hilar bile ductoplasty and complete resection of the intrapancreatic bile duct in pediatric patients is safe and effective, comparable to open surgery. Reviewed International journal

    Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Akinari Hinoki, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Yujiro Tanaka, Hiroo Uchida

    Surgical endoscopy   Vol. 36 ( 10 ) page: 7352 - 7359   2022.10

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    BACKGROUND: After surgery for congenital biliary dilatation (CBD), hilar and hepatic bile duct stenosis and intrapancreatic bile duct remnants can cause many postoperative complications. We investigated the efficacy of laparoscopic surgery with aggressive bile ductoplasty and complete excision of the intrapancreatic bile duct in CBD patients compared to open surgery. METHODS: Pediatric patients who underwent surgery for CBD at our institution between 2006 and 2020 were divided into two groups: laparoscopic surgery (Lap group) and open surgery (Op group). Surgical outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: We enrolled 160 patients (85 in the Lap group and 75 in the Op group). Hilar bile ductoplasty was performed in 52 (61%) patients from the Lap group and 40 (53%) patients from the Op group. The operative time was significantly longer, the amount of blood loss was significantly lower, and the length of hospital stay was significantly shorter in the Lap group than in the Op group. Postoperative early and late complications occurred at a similarly low rate in both groups. When the surgical outcomes were compared between the group who underwent laparoscopic bile ductoplasty and the group that did not, postoperative early and late complications occurred similarly in both groups. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic surgery for CBD with aggressive hilar bile ductoplasty and complete excision of the intrapancreatic bile duct is safe and effective, comparable to open surgery. However, it is necessary to verify whether long-term occurrence of hepatolithiasis similar to open definitive surgery can be obtained in the future.

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  45. 特集 先天性胆道拡張症up-to-date 腹腔鏡下先天性胆道拡張症根治術中に膵管損傷した2例 Reviewed

    加藤 大幾, 檜 顕成, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 牧田 智, 天野 日出, 岡本 眞宗, 尾形 誠弥, 滝本 愛太朗, 高田 瞬也, 中川 洋一, 合田 陽祐, 内田 広夫

    小児外科   Vol. 54 ( 9 ) page: 924 - 927   2022.9

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  46. 特集 先天性胆道拡張症up-to-date 肝側合併症(肝内胆管狭窄)に対する肝内胆管形成術 Reviewed

    中川 洋一, 内田 広夫, 檜 顕成, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 牧田 智, 岡本 眞宗, 尾形 誠弥, 滝本 愛太朗, 高田 瞬也, 加藤 大幾, 合田 陽祐

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  47. Risk factors for unplanned removal of central venous catheters in hospitalized children with hematological and oncological disorders. Reviewed

    Moe Miyagishima, Motoharu Hamada, Yuji Hirayama, Hideki Muramatsu, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Akinari Hinoki, Takahiro Imaizumi, Masahiro Nakatochi, Michi Kamei, Eri Nishikawa, Nozomu Kawashima, Atsushi Narita, Nobuhiro Nishio, Seiji Kojima, Yoshiyuki Takahashi

    International journal of hematology   Vol. 116 ( 2 ) page: 288 - 294   2022.8

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    Central venous catheters (CVCs) are essential devices in the treatment of pediatric patients with hematological and oncological disorders; however, the most suitable type of CVC for these patients remains unclear. We retrospectively compared risk factors for unplanned removal of two commonly used CVCs, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and tunneled CVCs, to propose which is the better device. We followed 89 patients fitted with a tunneled CVC (total 21,395 catheter-days) and 84 fitted with a PICC (total 9177 catheter-days) between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2015, until catheter removal. Patients with a PICC had a significantly higher 3-month cumulative incidence of catheter occlusion (5.2% vs. 0%, p = 4.08 × 10-3) and total unplanned removals (29.0% vs. 6.9%, p = 0.0316) than those with tunneled CVCs. However, the cumulative incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infection did not differ significantly by CVC type. Multivariable analysis identified younger age (< 2 years) [sub-distribution hazard ratio (SHR) 2.29; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.27-4.14] and PICC (SHR 2.73; 95% CI 1.48-5.02) as independent risk factors for unplanned removal. Thus, our results suggest that tunneled CVCs are preferable in pediatric patients with hematological and oncological disorders requiring long-term, intensive treatment.

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  48. Evaluation of minimally invasive surgical skills training: comparing a neonatal esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula model with a dry box. Reviewed International journal

    Kyoichi Deie, Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Michimasa Fujiogi, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Shunya Takada, Takuya Maeda

    Surgical endoscopy   Vol. 36 ( 8 ) page: 6035 - 6048   2022.8

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    BACKGROUND: Pediatric surgeons require highly advanced minimally invasive surgical skills to perform rare and complex surgeries in a very vulnerable population. We developed a neonatal esophageal atresia (EA) model to improve thoracoscopic surgical skills. This study aimed to evaluate the concurrent validity of the model by undertaking pre- and post-training skills assessments in two groups of students with no prior experience performing minimally invasive surgery, using the EA model and a dry box (DB). METHODS: A pilot study was performed. The participants were randomly divided into two groups: one trained using the DB and one trained using the EA model. Both groups practiced a minimally invasive surgical suture task. The task completion time, 29-point checklist score, modified suturing error sheet score, and three-dimensional forceps movement in both groups were compared pre-and post-training by video analysis. RESULTS: The EA model task was significantly more difficult than that of the DB. Both groups showed significant improvement in the task time, 29-point checklist score, and modified suturing error sheet score; however, the EA model training was more efficient in improving each error item. Regarding forceps movement, the EA model training significantly decreased wasted motion, whereas the DB was limited in this regard. CONCLUSIONS: Short-term training on the EA model, which was more technically demanding than the DB, decreased technical error and wasted motion, and allowed learners to acquire surgical skills more efficiently than training with the DB model. These facts revealed the concurrent validity of the EA model.

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  49. Thoracoscopic posterior tracheopexy during primary esophageal atresia repair ameliorate tracheomalacia in neonates: a single-center retrospective comparative cohort study. Reviewed International journal

    Akihiro Yasui, Akinari Hinoki, Hizuru Amano, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida

    BMC surgery   Vol. 22 ( 1 ) page: 285 - 285   2022.7

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    BACKGROUND: Esophageal atresia (EA) is often associated with tracheomalacia (TM). The severity of TM symptoms varies widely, with serious cases requiring prolonged respiratory support and surgical treatment. Although we performed thoracoscopic posterior tracheopexy (TPT) during primary EA repair to prevent or reduce the symptoms of TM, few studies have investigated the safety and effectiveness of TPT during primary EA repair. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of TPT in neonates. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of all patients diagnosed with TM who underwent primary thoracoscopic EA repair between 2013 and 2020 at the Nagoya University Hospital. Patients were divided into two groups: TPT (TPT group) and without TPT (control group). TPT has been performed in all patients with EA complicated by TM since 2020. We compared patient backgrounds, surgical outcomes, postoperative complications, and treatment efficacy. RESULTS: Of the 22 patients reviewed, eight were in the TPT group and 14 were in the control group. There were no statistically significant differences in the surgical outcomes between the groups (operation time: p = 0.31; blood loss: p = 0.83; time to extubation: p = 0.30; time to start enteral feeding: p = 0.19; time to start oral feeding: p = 0.43). Conversion to open thoracotomy was not performed in any case. The median operative time required for posterior tracheopexy was 10 (8-15) min. There were no statistically significant differences in postoperative complications between the groups (chylothorax: p = 0.36; leakage: p = 1.00; stricture: p = 0.53). The respiratory dependence rate 30 days postoperative (2 [25%] vs. 11 [79%], p = 0.03) and the ratio of the lateral and anterior-posterior diameter of the trachea (LAR) were significantly lower in the TPT group (1.83 [1.66-2.78] vs. 3.59 [1.80-7.70], p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: TPT during primary EA repair for treatment of TM significantly lowered respiratory dependence rate at 30 days postoperative without increasing the risk of postoperative complications. This study suggested that TPT could improve TM associated with EA.

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  50. A patient with very early onset FH-deficient renal cell carcinoma diagnosed at age seven. Reviewed International journal

    Rieko Taniguchi, Hideki Muramatsu, Yusuke Okuno, Taro Yoshida, Manabu Wakamatsu, Motoharu Hamada, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Akinari Hinoki, Takahisa Tainaka, Yoshimitsu Gotoh, Toyonori Tsuzuki, Yukichi Tanaka, Seiji Kojima, Hiroo Uchida, Yoshiyuki Takahashi

    Familial cancer   Vol. 21 ( 3 ) page: 337 - 341   2022.7

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    Hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) is caused by heterozygous germline variants in the fumarate hydratase (FH) gene and is associated with increased susceptibility to cutaneous leiomyomas, uterine leiomyomas, and renal cell carcinoma (RCC). HLRCC-associated RCC usually occurs in the middle age, with the median age being 40-44 years. This report describes a seven-year-old (84-month-old) male who developed a large right kidney tumor with multiple cystic lesions that contained enhanced solid components. There was no evidence of distant metastasis. The male patient underwent right nephrectomy and has been recovering well without metastasis or recurrence. Pathological examination revealed that tumor cells with relatively prominent nucleoli and surrounded by halos, were located in a limited area. Immunohistochemical staining was negative for FH. Whole-exome sequencing identified his germline variant in the FH gene and its loss of heterozygosity in the tumor. At nine years (114 months) of age, the male patient showed no recurrence of the tumor. This was the youngest-onset case of HLRCC-associated RCC to date. This report may affect the starting age for future RCC-surveillance programs for patients with HLRCC.

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  51. Laparoscopic definitive surgery for choledochal cyst is performed safely and effectively in infants. Reviewed International journal

    Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Yoko Kano, Akihiro Yasui, Yoichi Nakagawa, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    Journal of minimal access surgery   Vol. 18 ( 3 ) page: 372 - 377   2022.7

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    BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic definitive surgery for choledochal cyst (CC) in infants requires advanced skills because of their small size. If patients with a prenatal diagnosis of CC have any biliary symptoms, they need semi-emergency definitive surgery. This study aimed to estimate whether laparoscopic definitive surgery for CC can be performed safely and effectively in infants, especially when emergency surgery is required. PATIENTS AND METHODS: From January 2006 to December 2019, 21 patients under 1 year of age underwent laparoscopically or open definitive surgery, and 16 patients aged 3-5 years underwent laparoscopic surgery for CC at our institution. In cases of prenatal diagnosis, elective surgery (EL) was performed at about 6 months of age for patients with no biliary symptoms; the semi-emergency surgery (EM) was performed when patients had any biliary symptoms. Surgical outcomes were retrospectively compared between the Lap <1 y and Op <1 y groups and between the Lap <1 y and Lap 3-5 y groups. In addition, the surgical outcomes of those who underwent EM were also evaluated. RESULTS: Operative time was significantly longer, and blood loss was significantly lower in the Lap <1 y group than in the Op <1 y group. All surgical outcomes were similar between the Lap <1 y and Lap 3-5 y groups and between the EM and EL groups. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic definitive surgery for CC in infants under 1 year of age is safe and feasible. Even semi-emergency laparoscopic surgery can be performed safely and effectively in small infants.

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  52. Single-incision laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (SILPEC) for inguinal hernia with prolapsed ovary. Reviewed International journal

    Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Yoichi Nakagawa, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    Surgical endoscopy   Vol. 36 ( 6 ) page: 4328 - 4332   2022.6

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    BACKGROUND: Most studies reporting the outcomes of laparoscopic ovarian prolapsed hernia operations with large sample sizes are based on intracorporeal closure, while studies on extraperitoneal closure have limited sample sizes. We proactively used the single-incision laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (SILPEC) technique and obtained favorable outcomes, which we report in this paper. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed patients who had undergone laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia at our institution. They were retrospectively classified into two groups based on the pre- or intraoperative diagnosis of hernia with a prolapsed ovary, namely the prolapse group and the non-prolapse group, respectively. The data were statistically analyzed and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: A total of 771 subjects underwent SILPEC during the study period, including 400 girls. Among them, 63 girls were diagnosed with an ovarian prolapsed hernia. SILPEC was successfully performed through a single port in all cases, with a single exception, in whom the forceps was inserted directly through the right lower quadrant to pull up the ovary. The duration of surgery in the prolapse group was not higher than that in the non-prolapse group. During the SILPEC surgery, the ovaries were successfully reverted into the abdominal cavity by external compression of the inguinal area alone in 38 of the 63 patients. In the remaining 25 cases, the ovaries were reverted into the abdominal cavity by external compression of the inguinal area and traction of the round ligament with forceps. None of these cases failed to return to the ovaries. CONCLUSION: Our study results indicate that SILPEC may be performed safely for the treatment of ovarian prolapsed inguinal hernia. Since the ovary and fallopian tube are close to the internal inguinal ring due to the short round ligament, the procedure requires careful suturing with traction of the round ligament.

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  53. Patients with gastric volvulus recurrence have high incidence of wandering spleen requiring laparoscopic gastropexy and splenopexy. Reviewed International journal

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida, Hizuru Amano, Akinari Hinoki, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Shunya Takada, Daiki Kato

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 38 ( 6 ) page: 875 - 881   2022.6

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    PURPOSE: Though gastric volvulus in neonates and infants resolves by conservative therapy and aging, some cases require surgical intervention. This study aimed to review the cases of gastric volvulus requiring surgical intervention and evaluate their characteristics. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed gastric volvulus cases requiring surgical intervention. Surgical indication was persistent acute gastric volvulus and repeated hospitalization for gastric volvulus. We evaluated the characteristics of those cases requiring surgical intervention and the surgical results of laparoscopic gastropexy. RESULTS: The median age of patients included was 4 years (range: 1-6 years). All eight cases of gastric volvulus requiring sugery had congenital spleen diseases. Six of the eight cases suffered from a wandering spleen, while two cases presented with situs inversus with asplenia. Both splenopexy (preperitoneal distension balloon [PDB] or blunt separaion methods) and gastropexy were performed in cases with wandering spleen. No postoperative complications were reported in any of the eight cases, except the recurrence of gastric volvulus due to suture shedding in one case. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic gastropexy for gastric volvulus and splenopexy for cases concomitant with wandering spleen were found to be effective surgical approaches. Both PDB and blunt separation methods for making extraperitoneal pockets for the spleen were employed successfully.

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  54. METABOLOMICS OF URINARY METABOLITES IN CHILDHOOD RHABDOMYOSARCOMA TO DISCOVER NOVEL BIOMARKERS Reviewed

    Nakano, S; Uchida, H; Amano, H; Narita, A; Abe, M; Ishigaki, T; Sakairi, M; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Okamoto, M; Yasui, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Terui, Y; Sunagawa, M; Takahashi, Y; Osawa, T; Hinoki, A

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  55. Utility of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in management of pediatric pancreaticobiliary disease. Reviewed International journal

    Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Hiroki Kawashima, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida

    BMC pediatrics   Vol. 22 ( 1 ) page: 134 - 134   2022.3

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    BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in pediatric patients with pancreaticobiliary diseases. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed on patients who underwent ERCP for the treatment of biliary tract disease and detailed examination of pancreatitis at our institution from January 1999 to December 2020. RESULTS: ERCP was performed for congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) (n = 42), choledocholithiasis (n = 9), common bile duct stenosis (n = 1), and several types of pancreatitis (n = 13). The only severe complication of ERCP was common bile duct injury. Three (5.8%) of 52 biliary diseases failed to be treated by ERCP. All patients with pancreatic disease were correctly diagnosed and treated. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic biliary drainage with a temporary stent was adequate for symptomatic relief in CBD. Stenting of the pancreatic duct was useful for improving the angulation and drainage of the pancreatic duct. ERCP was useful for understanding the anatomy of the pancreatic duct and revealing potential treatments. Therefore, ERCP and transendoscopic therapy are sufficiently feasible in pediatric patients and should be actively introduced for the investigation and treatment of pancreaticobiliary diseases.

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  56. Safety and feasibility of primary radical surgery for meconium peritonitis considering patients' general condition and perioperative findings. Reviewed

    Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida, Hizuru Amano, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Shunya Takada, Takuya Maeda

    Nagoya journal of medical science   Vol. 84 ( 1 ) page: 148 - 154   2022.2

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    We reviewed the outcomes of meconium peritonitis and evaluated the safety and feasibility of primary radical surgery for meconium peritonitis. A total of 21 cases of meconium peritonitis between 2006 and 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were classified into two groups based on the type of surgery: group I (primary radical surgery, n = 16) and group II (multistage surgery; drainage only or ileostomy, followed by elective surgery, n = 5). Patient backgrounds and surgical outcomes were compared between the two groups. The term of prenatal diagnosis, preoperative white blood cell count, and preoperative catecholamine use were not significantly different between the two groups. Group I included more mature neonates than group II (gestational age at birth, 35w1d vs 30w1d, p = 0.02; birth weight, 2.5 kg vs 1.1 kg, p < 0.01). Preoperative C-reactive protein was significantly lower in group I (0.37 mg/dL vs 2.8 mg/dL, p < 0.05). Operation time, blood loss, time to enteral feeding, and complication rates were not significantly different between the two groups. The surgical outcomes of primary radical surgery were comparable to those of multistage surgery, although the patients' backgrounds were different. Our strategy of selecting one-stage or multiple-stage surgery for treatment of meconium peritonitis, depending on the patient's general condition and degree of intestinal ischemia, was reasonable.

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  57. Laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy can be a standard surgical procedure for treatment of biliary atresia. Reviewed International journal

    Chiyoe Shirota, Akinari Hinoki, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Fumie Kinoshita, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida

    World journal of gastrointestinal surgery   Vol. 14 ( 1 ) page: 56 - 63   2022.1

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    BACKGROUND: Biliary atresia (BA) is a rare pediatric disease. AIM: To compare the outcomes of laparoscopic portoenterostomy (Lap-PE) with those of laparotomy (Open-PE) at a single institution. METHODS: The surgical outcomes of PE were retrospectively analyzed for patients with a non-correctable type of BA from 2003 to 2020. RESULTS: Throughout the assessment period, 119 patients received PE for BA treatment, including 66 Open-PE and 53 Lap-PE cases. Although the operation duration was longer (medians: for Open-PE, 242 min; for Lap-PE, 341 min; P < 0.001), blood loss was considerably less (medians: for Open-PE, 52 mL; for Lap-PE, 24 mL; P < 0.001) in the Lap-PE group than in the Open-PE group. The postoperative recovery of the Lap-PE group was more favorable; specifically, both times to resume oral intake and drain removal were significantly shorter in the Lap-PE group. Complete resolution of jaundice was observed in 45 Open-PE cases and 42 Lap-PE cases, with no statistically significant difference (P = 0.176). Native liver survival rates were >80% for both groups for the first half year post surgery, followed by a gradual decrease with time; there were no statistically significant differences in the native liver survival rates for any durations assessed. CONCLUSION: Lap-PE could be a standard therapy for BA.

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  58. 胆道拡張症術後肝内結石への DBERC 中に小腸穿孔をきたし、腹腔鏡下穿孔部閉鎖+内視鏡下採石した1例 Reviewed

    中川 洋一, 内田 広夫, 檜 顕成, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 牧田 智, 岡本 眞宗, 尾形 誠弥, 滝本 愛太朗, 高田 瞬也, 加藤 大幾, 合田 陽祐

    日本膵・胆管合流異常研究会プロシーディングス   Vol. 45 ( 0 ) page: 77 - 78   2022

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  59. 多発肝内胆管狭窄を伴う先天性胆道拡張症術後難治性肝内結石の1例 Reviewed

    牧田 智, 内田 広夫, 檜 顕成, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 天野 日出, 岡本 眞宗, 尾形 誠弥, 滝本 愛太朗, 高田 瞬也, 中川 洋一, 加藤 大幾, 合田 陽祐

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  60. Multi-class prediction for improving intestine segmentation on non-fecal-tagged CT volume Reviewed

    Oda, H; Hayashi, Y; Kitasaka, T; Takimoto, A; Hinoki, A; Uchida, H; Suzuki, K; Oda, M; Mori, K

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  61. An imaging study on tracheomalacia in infants with esophageal atresia: the degree of tracheal compression by the brachiocephalic artery is a good indicator for therapeutic intervention. Reviewed International journal

    Wataru Sumida, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Masamune Okamoto, Yoichi Nakagawa, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 37 ( 12 ) page: 1719 - 1724   2021.12

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    PURPOSE: Tracheomalacia (TM) is a frequent complication after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. This study aimed to review patients who underwent aortopexy for TM after EA repair and to compare their imaging features. METHODS: The patients who underwent thoracoscopic EA repair and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) at our hospital between 2013 and 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. The ratio of the lateral and anterior-posterior diameter of the trachea (LAR) where the brachiocephalic artery (BCA) crosses the trachea was defined. The LAR of the patients who underwent CECT for asymptomatic pulmonary disease was set as a normal reference. The Z-score of each LAR was calculated and compared between the patients that did or did not undergo aortopexy. RESULTS: A total of 51 patients represented the controls, 5 patients underwent aortopexy, and 12 patients were discharged without surgery. The mean LARs in the patients who underwent aortopexy, did not undergo aortopexy, and controls were 3.54, 1.54, and 1.15, respectively. The mean Z-score of the aortopexy group was 21.2. After successful aortopexy, each patient's LAR decreased to < 1.5. CONCLUSION: Aortopexy was preferred if the trachea was compressed by the BCA. The LAR is a useful indicator for predicting the therapeutic effect of aortopexy.

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  62. Urinary N1,N12-diacetylspermine as a biomarker for pediatric cancer: a case-control study. Reviewed International journal

    Kazuki Yokota, Akinari Hinoki, Kyoko Hiramatsu, Hizuru Amano, Machiko Kawamura, Yachiyo Kuwatsuka, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Masamune Okamoto, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Yoichi Nakagawa, Hiroo Uchida, Masao Kawakita

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 37 ( 12 ) page: 1659 - 1665   2021.12

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    PURPOSE: Minimally invasive examinations are particularly important in pediatric patients. Although the significance of urinary N1,N12-diacetylspermine (DiAcSpm) as a tumor marker (TM) has been reported in many types of adult cancers, its usefulness in pediatric cancers has not been reported. This may be due to urinary DiAcSpm level variations with age. This study aims to measure the normal levels of urinary DiAcSpm in healthy individuals and investigate its usefulness as a TM in childhood cancer. METHODS: Urinary samples were collected from pediatric patients with and without cancer. The urinary DiAcSpm levels were measured, and the values were compared. RESULTS: A total of 32 patients with cancer and 405 controls were enrolled in the study. Of the 32 patients, 13 had neuroblastoma, 9 had malignant lymphoma (ML), and 10 had leukemia. In the control group, the urinary DiAcSpm values markedly fluctuated among those with young age, especially infants; meanwhile, the values converged among those aged roughly 10 years and above. The sensitivity of DiAcSpm was significantly different among the three types of cancers: neuroblastoma (30.8%), ML (77.8%), and leukemia (40%). CONCLUSION: The urinary DiAcSpm value is a useful TM for both screening and follow-up of ML.

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  63. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of the right congenital diaphragmatic hernia compared to the left: a 10-year single-center experience. Reviewed International journal

    Masamune Okamoto, Hizuru Amano, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Aitaro Takimoto, Akihiro Yasui, Yoichi Nakagawa

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 37 ( 12 ) page: 1675 - 1681   2021.12

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    PURPOSE: The features of right-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernias (RCDHs) are quite different from those of left-sided CDHs (LCDHs). We have summarized the features of RCDHs experienced in our institution. METHODS: This retrospective study analyzed the cases of patients with CDH registered at our institution between 2011 and 2020. Defects on each side were compared based on prenatal diagnosis, medical treatment, type of surgery, and outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 101 patients underwent surgery at our institution during the neonatal period, and 11 had RCDHs. RCDHs and LCDHs were significantly different in terms of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (36% vs. 6%, p = 0.002), patch repair (81% vs. 28%, p < 0.001), recurrence rate (36% vs. 11%, p = 0.022), and length of hospital stay (117 days vs. 51 days, p = 0.012). The severity of the fetal diagnosis did not reflect postnatal severity. All patients with RCDH survived to discharge, and there was no significant difference in survival rate between the right and left sides. CONCLUSION: Neonates with RCDH required more intensive treatments; however, the survival rate was comparable between RCDH and LCDH. RCDH was significantly different from LCDH and an optimal treatment strategy for RCDHs should be established.

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  64. Urinary Biomarkers Predicting Treatment Outcomes in Neuroblastoma Reviewed

    Atsushi Narita, Akinari Hinoki, Kazuki Yokota, Motoharu Hamada, Shinsuke Kataoka, Nozomu Kawashima, Hideki Muramatsu, Nobuhiro Nishio, Hiroo Uchida, Yoshiyuki Takahashi

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  65. <Editors' Choice> Long-term outcomes of the partial splenectomy for hypersplenism after portoenterostomy of patients with biliary atresia. Reviewed

    Takahisa Tainaka, Akinari Hinoki, Yujiro Tanaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Kazuo Oshima, Hizuru Amano, Aitaro Takimoto, Yoko Kano, Hiroo Uchida

    Nagoya journal of medical science   Vol. 83 ( 4 ) page: 765 - 771   2021.11

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    Massive splenomegaly and hypersplenism in patients with biliary atresia after Kasai portoenterostomy were treated with partial splenic embolization or total splenectomy. We performed partial splenectomy to reduce the complications of partial splenic embolization and avoid overwhelming post-splenectomy infection. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effects of partial splenectomy for hypersplenism on postoperative liver and spleen function in patients with biliary atresia. Among jaundice-free patients with biliary atresia who underwent Kasai portoenterostomy between January 1992 and December 2012, 15 underwent partial splenectomy for massive splenomegaly and hypersplenism at our institution. Changes in the laboratory data 10 years post partial splenectomy were retrospectively investigated, and these along with the latest data were measured. A total of four patients (27%) required living-donor liver transplantation after partial splenectomy, a proportion similar to those who did not undergo partial splenectomy. Compared to the preoperative baseline, the platelet counts were significantly higher at 1 and 3 years after surgery (p < 0.05). Aspartic aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index was significantly lower at 1, 7, and 10 years after partial splenectomy (p < 0.05). No further surgeries were required for hypersplenism after partial splenectomy over 10 years, and there were no cases of overwhelming post-splenectomy infection after partial splenectomy. Partial splenectomy is safe and effective for the treatment of hypersplenism with biliary atresia over a long time period. It could be considered as an alternative to partial splenic embolization as it can suppress hypersplenism for a long time and induces fewer postoperative complications.

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  66. Factors associated with bleeding after endoscopic variceal ligation for children. Reviewed International journal

    Shinya Yokoyama, Yoji Ishizu, Masatoshi Ishigami, Takashi Honda, Teiji Kuzuya, Takanori Ito, Akinari Hinoki, Wataru Sumida, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Satoshi Makita, Kazuki Yokota, Hiroo Uchida, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro

    Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society   Vol. 63 ( 10 ) page: 1223 - 1229   2021.10

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    BACKGROUND: Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is a widely accepted treatment for esophagogastric varices in patients with portal hypertension. It is used for urgent treatment and prophylactic treatment of esophagogastric varices not only in adults, but also in pediatric patients. However, major life-threatening adverse events such as early rebleeding can occur. Although early rebleeding after EVL among children and adolescents has been reported, the risk factors remain obscure. This study evaluated the risk factors for early rebleeding after EVL in children and adolescents. METHODS: Subjects were children and adolescents with portal hypertension aged less than 18 years who underwent EVL for esophagogastric varices. Early rebleeding was defined as hematemesis, active bleeding or blood retention in the stomach, confirmed by esophagogastroduodenoscopy from 2 hours to 5 days after EVL. RESULTS: A total of 50 EVL sessions on 22 patients were eligible for this study. There were 4 episodes of early rebleeding. No other major adverse events have occurred. Multivariate analysis showed that EVL implemented at cardiac varices just below the esophagogastric junction (EGJ); within 5mm from the EGJ, is the independent factor of higher risk of early rebleeding: odds ratio 18.2 (95% Confidence interval: 1.40-237.0), p=0.02. CONCLUSIONS: Children and adolescents who undergo EVL for cardiac varices just below the EGJ have a higher risk of early rebleeding than those who do not.

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  67. Late postoperative complications of congenital biliary dilatation in pediatric patients: a single-center experience of managing complications for over 20 years. Reviewed

    Hizuru Amano, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Aitaro Takimoto, Yujiro Tanaka, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroki Kawashima, Hiroo Uchida

    Surgery today   Vol. 51 ( 9 ) page: 1488 - 1495   2021.9

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    PURPOSE: To investigate late complications after surgery for congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the patients treated for late postoperative complications of extrahepatic bile duct resection with bilioenteric anastomosis for CBD at our hospital between 1999 and 2019. RESULTS: Twenty-seven complications, including bile duct stenosis with (n = 19) or without (n = 3) hepatolithiasis, remnant intrapancreatic bile duct (n = 2), intestinal obstruction (n = 2), and refractory cholangitis (n = 1) were treated in 26 patients. The median age at radical surgery and the initial treatment of complications was 3 years, 2 months and 14 years, 5 months, respectively. The median period from radical surgery to initial treatment of complications was 7 years, 1 month. Before 2013, bile duct stenosis was initially treated with bile duct plasty (n = 11) or hepatectomy (n = 3), and 71.4% (n = 10) of patients needed further treatment; after 2013, double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (DBERC) was used (n = 8), and 25% (n = 2) of patients needed further treatment. Patients with remnant intrapancreatic bile duct, intestinal obstruction, and refractory cholangitis required surgery. CONCLUSION: Long-term follow-up is necessary after surgery for congenital biliary dilatation. DBERC is thus considered to be useful for bile duct stenosis management.

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  68. Development of a novel diagnostic system for bile duct cancer using urinary metabolites. Reviewed

    Amano, H; Hinoki, A; Uchida, H; Yokota, K; Ishigaki, T; Sakairi, M; Abe, M; Terui, Y; Oda, H; Tainaka, T; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Okamoto, M; Yasui, A; Nakagawa, Y

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  69. Correction to: Postoperative intestinal obstruction in patients with biliary atresia impedes biliary excretion and results in subsequent liver transplantation. Reviewed International journal

    Aitaro Takimoto, Wataru Sumida, Hizuru Amano, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Akihiro Yasui, Yoko Kanou, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 37 ( 6 ) page: 835 - 835   2021.6

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  70. NOVEL BIOMARKER DISCOVERY FOR CHILDHOOD RHABDOMYOSARCOMA USING URINARY METABOLITES Reviewed

    Amano, H; Hinoki, A; Uchida, H; Yokota, K; Ishigaki, T; Sakairi, M; Abe, M; Terui, Y; Oda, H; Tainaka, T; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Kano, Y; Okamoto, M; Yasui, A; Nakagawa, Y

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  71. Double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography can make a reliable diagnosis and good prognosis for postoperative complications of congenital biliary dilatation. Reviewed International journal

    Chiyoe Shirota, Hiroki Kawashima, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Aitaro Takimoto, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    Scientific reports   Vol. 11 ( 1 ) page: 11052 - 11052   2021.5

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    Bile duct and anastomotic strictures and intrahepatic stones are common postoperative complications of congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). We performed double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (DBERC) for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes after radical surgery. We focused on the effectiveness of DBERC for the treatment of postoperative complications of CBD patients. Bile duct and anastomotic strictures and intrahepatic stones are common postoperative complications of congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). We performed double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (DBERC) for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes after radical surgery. We focused on the effectiveness of DBERC for the treatment of postoperative complications of CBD patients. This retrospective study included 28 patients who underwent DBERC (44 procedures) after radical surgery for CBD between January 2011 and December 2019. Strictures were diagnosed as "bile duct strictures" if endoscopy confirmed the presence of bile duct mucosa between the stenotic and anastomotic regions, and as "anastomotic strictures" if the mucosa was absent. The median patient age was 4 (range 0-67) years at the time of primary surgery for CBD and 27.5 (range 8-76) years at the time of DBERC. All anastomotic strictures could be treated with only by 1-2 courses of balloon dilatation of DBERC, while many bile duct strictures (41.2%) needed ≥ 3 treatments, especially those who underwent operative bile duct plasty as the first treatment (83.3%). Although the study was limited by the short follow-up period after DBERC treatment, DBERC is recommended as the first-line treatment for hepatolithiasis associated with biliary and anastomotic strictures in CBD patients, and it can be safely performed multiple times.

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  72. 特集 シミュレーションとナビゲーション 精索静脈瘤 Reviewed

    田井中 貴久, 田中 裕次郎, 檜 顕成, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 横田 一樹, 牧田 智, 内田 広夫

    小児外科   Vol. 53 ( 5 ) page: 560 - 563   2021.5

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  73. Urinary biomarkers for monitoring treatment response in neuroblastoma patients. Reviewed

    Amano, H; Hinoki, A; Uchida, H; Yokota, K; Ishigaki, T; Sakairi, M; Abe, M; Takahashi, Y; Narita, A; Tainaka, T; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Kano, Y; Yasui, A; Okamoto, M; Nakagawa, Y

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  74. A Retrospective Study on the Effect of Surgical Experiences of Laparoscopic Kasai Portenterostomy Reviewed

    Kurano Yui, Shirota Chiyoe, Hinoki Akinari, Tainaka Takahisa, Sumida Wataru, Yokota Kazuki, Makita Satoshi, Takimoto Aitaro, Uchida Hiroo

    Journal of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons   Vol. 57 ( 3 ) page: 596 - 599   2021.4

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    <p><i>Purpose</i>: The treatment outcomes of patients with laparoscopic surgery for biliary atresia (laparoscopic portoenterostomy) were retrospectively evaluated to determine whether to limit the laparoscopic surgery for biliary atresia to fully experienced surgeons.</p><p><i>Methods</i>: We included 37 patients with laparoscopic portoenterostomy for biliary atresia at our institution from 2014 to 2018. Twelve patients were treated by a surgeon fully experienced in laparoscopic portoenterostomy (Group A) and 23 patients were treated by other surgeons (Group B). Jaundice reduction and jaundice-free survival of patients with the native liver in the two groups were compared.</p><p><i>Results</i>: Differences in age at the time of surgery, body weight, perioperative blood loss, time of drain removal, and time that milk or formula feeding resumed in both groups were not significant. The duration of surgery was significantly shorter in Group A than in Group B. The jaundice-free survival rates of patients with the native liver were 58.3% in Group A and 60.9% in Group B at 6 months after surgery, 66.7% in Group A and 65.2% in Group B at 1 year after surgery, and 58.3% in Group A and 56.5% in Group B at 2 years after surgery. No significant difference was observed.</p><p><i>Conclusions</i>: In this study, no significant difference in the rate of jaundice-free survival of patients with the native liver depending on the amount of surgical experience was observed under the guidance of an operator who was skilled in laparoscopic portoenterostomy.</p>

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  75. Identification of novel neuroblastoma biomarkers in urine samples. Reviewed International journal

    Kazuki Yokota, Hiroo Uchida, Minoru Sakairi, Mayumi Abe, Yujiro Tanaka, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuo Oshima, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Akinari Hinoki

    Scientific reports   Vol. 11 ( 1 ) page: 4055 - 4055   2021.2

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    Urine is a complex liquid containing numerous small molecular metabolites. The ability to non-invasively test for cancer biomarkers in urine is especially beneficial for screening child patients. This study attempted to identify neuroblastoma biomarkers by comprehensively analysing urinary metabolite samples from children. A total of 87 urine samples were collected from 54 participants (15 children with neuroblastoma and 39 without cancer) and used to perform a comprehensive analysis. Urine metabolites were extracted using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and analysed by Metabolon, Inc. Biomarker candidates were extracted using the Wilcoxon rank sum test, random forest method (RF), and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). RF identified three important metabolic pathways in 15 samples from children with neuroblastoma. One metabolite was selected from each of the three identified pathways and combined to create a biomarker candidate (3-MTS, CTN, and COR) that represented each of the three pathways; using this candidate, all 15 cases were accurately distinguishable from the control group. Two cases in which known biomarkers were negative tested positive using this new biomarker. Furthermore, the predictive value did not decrease in cases with a low therapeutic effect. This approach could be effectively applied to identify biomarkers for other cancer types.

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  76. Postoperative intestinal obstruction in patients with biliary atresia impedes biliary excretion and results in subsequent liver transplantation. Reviewed International journal

    Aitaro Takimoto, Wataru Sumida, Hizuru Amano, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Akihiro Yasui, Yoko Kanou, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 37 ( 2 ) page: 229 - 234   2021.2

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    PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the negative effects of intestinal obstruction for jaundice-free native liver survival after Kasai portoenterostomy (PE) for biliary atresia (BA). METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients who underwent PE for BA between 2006 and 2019. We evaluated the postoperative morbidity of intestinal obstruction for up to 2 years after PE and the effects of intestinal obstruction on jaundice-free native liver survival. On the basis of their initial operation, patients were divided into open portoenterostomy (Open-PE) and laparoscopic portoenterostomy (Lap-PE) groups, and morbidity was compared. RESULTS: Of the 87 patients reviewed, 6 (6.9%) patients developed postoperative intestinal obstruction and underwent surgery to relieve the obstruction. The morbidity of early postoperative intestinal obstruction was 1.68 per 10,000 person days. The jaundice-free native liver survival rate among patients who once achieved jaundice-free status after PE was significantly lower in the patients with intestinal obstruction compared to in those without intestinal obstruction (0% vs. 73.8%; RR = 3.81, p = 0.007). No significant differences were seen in postoperative intestinal obstructions between the Open-PE and Lap-PE groups (p = 0.242). CONCLUSIONS: Intestinal obstruction negatively impact jaundice-free native liver survival, even in patients who once achieved jaundice-free status after PE for BA.

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  77. Usefulness of web search queries for early detection of diseases in infants. Reviewed

    Shuji Yamaguchi, Akinari Hinoki, Kota Tsubouchi, Hizuru Amano, Akira Tajima, Hiroo Uchida

    Nagoya journal of medical science   Vol. 83 ( 1 ) page: 107 - 111   2021.2

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    Early detection of diseases is critical in infants. This study evaluates the usefulness of web searches in predicting diseases in order to encourage guardians to consult a doctor promptly if their children are ill. We collected six months of search queries from Yahoo! JAPAN Search between October 2016 and March 2017. Using a machine learning model, we investigated the accuracy of the search query's ability to predict the diagnosis of biliary atresia and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Both diseases were modeled with an accuracy of approximately 80%, and symptoms related to the disease were significant features in the model. These findings suggest the possibility of detecting diseases from web search queries performed by guardians. Through future research, we intend to propose a method that uses web search queries for early detection of these diseases by providing appropriate and timely information to support the guardians of patients.

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  78. Thoracoscopic surgery for congenital lung cysts: an attempt to limit pulmonary resection in cases of lesions involving multiple lobes. Reviewed International journal

    Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Aitaro Takimoto, Hizuru Amano, Akinari Hinoki, Yasuyuki Ono, Hiroo Uchida

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 37 ( 2 ) page: 213 - 221   2021.2

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    PURPOSE: Although we generally perform thoracoscopic lobectomy for congenital lung cysts (CLCs), we recently began performing thoracoscopic-limited pulmonary resection (segmentectomy or small partial lung resection) on relatively small lesions and on lesions involving multiple lobes. Our study aimed to determine the therapeutic outcomes of thoracoscopic CLC surgery. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed patients aged ≤ 18 years who underwent their first CLC surgery at our facility between 2013 and 2020. RESULTS: A comparison between patients < 4 months old and those ≥ 4 months old showed no significant difference in operating time or incidence of complications. Blood loss volume (mL/kg) was significantly greater in patients < 4 months old and in patients who had undergone semi-urgent or urgent surgery. Operating time and postoperative complications were not increased in semi-urgent or urgent surgeries. There was no significant difference in operating time, blood loss volume, or postoperative complications between patients with a preoperative history of pneumonia and patients with no such history. CONCLUSION: In most patients, thoracoscopic surgery for CLC was safely performed. Limited pulmonary resection is considered difficult to perform thoracoscopically in children, but can be safely performed using new devices and navigation methods. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.

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  79. Risk factors and outcomes of bile leak after laparoscopic surgery for congenital biliary dilatation. Reviewed International journal

    Yujiro Tanaka, Takahisa Tainaka, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Kazuo Oshima, Satoshi Makita, Hizuru Amano, Aitaro Takimoto, Yoko Kano, Hiroo Uchida

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 37 ( 2 ) page: 235 - 240   2021.2

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    PURPOSE: One of the main causes of stricture at hepaticojejunostomy site after surgery for congenital biliary dilatation is inflammation or infection associated with bile leak. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors and outcomes of bile leak after laparoscopic surgery. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the demographics and outcomes of patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for congenital biliary dilatation between September 2013 and December 2019. Data from patients with bile leak were compared to data from patients without bile leak. RESULTS: Fourteen of 78 patients had bile leak. Hepatic duct diameter at anastomosis was the only risk factor of bile leak. Patients with the diameter ≤ 10 mm had higher incidence of bile leak than in patients with the diameter > 10 mm (P = 0.0023). Among them, bile leak occurred more frequently in patients operated on by non-qualified surgeons based on the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery endoscopic surgical skill qualification system than by qualified surgeons (P = 0.027). However, none of the patients with bile leak developed anastomotic stricture afterwards. CONCLUSION: Although good technical skill is necessary to avoid bile leak in narrow hepatic duct cases (≤ 10 mm), slight bile leak may not result in anastomotic stricture.

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  80. Intestinal region reconstruction of ileus cases from 3D CT images based on graphical representation and its visualization Reviewed

    Hirohisa Oda, Yuichiro Hayashi, Takayuki Kitasaka, Yudai Tamada, Aitaro Takimoto, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida, Kojiro Suzuki, Hayato Itoh, Masahiro Oda, Kensaku Mori

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  81. 先天性胆道拡張症の晩期合併症についての検討 Reviewed

    城田 千代栄, 天野 日出, 檜 顕成, 住田 亙, 横田 一樹, 牧田 智, 岡本 眞宗, 滝本 愛太朗, 安井 昭洋, 高田 瞬也, 中川 洋一, 前田 拓也, 内田 広夫

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  82. 先天性胆道拡張症において術前MRI 画像による胆管狭窄部位の予測と術中胆管形成の検討 Reviewed

    中川 洋一, 内田 広夫, 檜 顕成, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 横田 一樹, 牧田 智, 岡本 眞宗, 滝本 愛太朗, 安井 昭洋, 高田 舜也, 前田 拓也

    日本膵・胆管合流異常研究会プロシーディングス   Vol. 44 ( 0 ) page: 72 - 73   2021

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  83. Intestine Segmentation with Small Computational Cost for Diagnosis Assistance of Ileus and Intestinal Obstruction. Reviewed

    Hirohisa Oda, Yuichiro Hayashi, Takayuki Kitasaka, Aitaro Takimoto, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida, Kojiro Suzuki, Masahiro Oda, Kensaku Mori

    Clinical Image-Based Procedures, Distributed and Collaborative Learning, Artificial Intelligence for Combating COVID-19 and Secure and Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning - 10th Workshop, CLIP 2021, Second Workshop, DCL 2021, First Workshop, LL-COVID19 2021, and First Workshop and Tutorial, PPML 2021, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2021, Strasbourg, France, September 27 and October 1(CLIP/DCL/LL-COVID19/PPML@MICCAI)   Vol. 12969   page: 3 - 12   2021

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  84. 特集 小児がん手術の問題点-わたしはここを重視している 当院での腹腔鏡下腫瘍生検の実際 Reviewed

    住田 亙, 田井中 貴久, 城田 千代栄, 横田 一樹, 牧田 智, 滝本 愛太朗, 安井 昭洋, 天野 日出, 石井 宏樹, 檜 顕成, 内田 広夫

    小児外科   Vol. 52 ( 12 ) page: 1331 - 1335   2020.12

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  85. A novel Lugol's iodine staining technique to visualize the upper margin of the surgical anal canal intraoperatively for Hirschsprung disease: a case series. Reviewed International journal

    Kazuki Yokota, Hizuru Amano, Toyoki Kudo, Takeshi Yamamura, Yujiro Tanaka, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Satoshi Makita, Aitaro Takimoto, Masanao Nakamura, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

    BMC surgery   Vol. 20 ( 1 ) page: 317 - 317   2020.12

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    BACKGROUND: In cases of Hirschsprung disease, complete and reproducible resection of the aganglionic bowel is ideal to achieve good postoperative bowel function. Reliable identification of the upper margin of the surgical anal canal, which is the squamous-columnar junction, is necessary during transanal pull-through. Here, we describe a novel staining technique using Lugol's iodine stain to visualize the upper margin of the surgical anal canal. METHODS: Lugol's iodine staining was performed in five patients with Hirschsprung disease treated using a single-stage laparoscopic transanal pull-through modified Swenson procedure. In two of these patients, endocytoscopic observation with ultra-high magnification was performed using methylene blue and crystal violet to mark the border of the squamous epithelium at 1 week before surgery. The alignment between the incisional line, which was revealed using Lugol's iodine staining and endocytoscopic marking, was evaluated. Complications, including postoperative bowel dysfunction, were evaluated. RESULTS: In all cases, Lugol's iodine staining produced a well-demarcated line. The endocytoscopic marking of the upper margin of the surgical anal canal was aligned with the line revealed by Lugol's iodine staining. There were no complications associated with the transanal pull-through procedure, including postoperative bowel dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS: Lugol's iodine staining could be a safe and practical method to visualize the upper margin of the surgical anal canal intraoperatively. This finding may be useful for surgeons to make a consistent removal of the aganglionic bowel during surgery for Hirschsprung disease.

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  86. Laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy is advantageous over open Kasai portoenterostomy in subsequent liver transplantation. Reviewed International journal

    Chiyoe Shirota, Naruhiko Murase, Yujiro Tanaka, Yasuhiro Ogura, Masahiro Nakatochi, Hideya Kamei, Nobuhiko Kurata, Akinari Hinoki, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Kazuo Oshima, Hiroo Uchida

    Surgical endoscopy   Vol. 34 ( 8 ) page: 3375 - 3381   2020.8

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    BACKGROUND: Native liver survival after laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy (Lap-PE) for biliary atresia (BA) is controversial. We examined whether a jaundice-free native liver survival rate is comparable between conventional Kasai portoenterostomy (Open-PE) and Lap-PE. Then, the impact of the two types of PE on subsequent living-donor liver transplantation (LTx) was addressed in this study. METHODS: The jaundice-free rate in 1- and 2-year-old patients who underwent Open-PE and Lap-PE from January 2006 to December 2017 was investigated. Additionally, perioperative data (duration from the start of surgery to the completion of hepatectomy and others) of patients aged 2 years or younger who underwent LTx after either Open-PE or Lap-PE from 2006 to 2017 were evaluated. RESULTS: Thirty-one (67%) out of 46 Open-PE patients and 23 (77%) out of 30 Lap-PE patients showed native liver survival with jaundice-free status at 1 year of age (p = 0.384); 29 (63%) out of 46 Open-PE patients and 19 (70%) out of 27 Lap-PE patients showed native liver survival with jaundice-free status at 2 years of age (p = 0.524); there were no significant differences. Additionally, there were 37 LTx cases after PE within 2 years of birth, including 29 Open-PE and 8 Lap-PE cases. The patients in the Lap-PE group had fewer adhesions and significantly shorter durations of surgery up to the completion of the recipient's hepatectomy and durations of post-LTx hospital stay compared to the Open-PE group. There were no differences in blood loss or duration of stay in intensive care unit between the Lap-PE and Open-PE groups. CONCLUSIONS: Jaundice-free native liver survival rate has been comparable between Open-PE and Lap-PE. Lap-PE resulted in fewer adhesions, contributing to better outcomes of subsequent LTx compared to Open-PE.

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  87. Safe diagnostic management of malignant mediastinal tumors in the presence of respiratory distress: a 10-year experience. Reviewed International journal

    Tomoko Tanaka, Hizuru Amano, Yujiro Tanaka, Yoshiyuki Takahashi, Tatsuro Tajiri, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Yukiko Tani, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

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    BACKGROUND: The fundamental treatment for patients with pediatric malignant mediastinal tumors is chemotherapy. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is essential for selecting the appropriate chemotherapeutic regimen. However, malignant mediastinal tumors occasionally cause respiratory distress, and biopsies under general anesthesia are dangerous for such patients as invasive mechanical ventilation can aggravate airway obstruction caused by mass effect. In this study, we reviewed our 10-year diagnostic experience to evaluate the efficacy of our practices and confirm a safe diagnostic protocol for future patients. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of children with malignant mediastinal tumors diagnosed at Nagoya University Hospital from 2007 to 2018 who demonstrated respiratory distress. Respiratory distress included dyspnea, massive pleural effusion, wheezing, and hypoxemia owing to tumors. Data on sex, age at onset, primary symptoms, location of tumor, management strategy (especially the method of diagnosis and definitive diagnosis), clinical course, prognosis during the acute phase (within 3 months from the onset of respiratory symptoms), and long-term outcome were collected. RESULTS: Twelve pediatric patients met the review criteria. There were seven anterior mediastinal tumors and five posterior mediastinal tumors. All anterior mediastinal tumors were diagnosed via bone marrow smear, thoracentesis, or core needle biopsy while maintaining spontaneous breathing. Regarding posterior tumors, two patients were diagnosed via a core needle biopsy and lymph node excisional biopsy under spontaneous breathing. Two cases were initially diagnosed solely using tumor markers. One patient with severe tracheal compression underwent tumor resection with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation stand-by. No patient died of diagnostic procedure-related complications. CONCLUSIONS: In 11 of the 12 cases reviewed, safe and accurate tumor diagnosis was accomplished without general anesthesia. A diagnostic strategy without general anesthesia considering the tumor location proved to be useful.

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  88. Novel zinc alloys for biodegradable surgical staples. Reviewed International journal

    Hizuru Amano, Koichi Miyake, Akinari Hinoki, Kazuki Yokota, Fumie Kinoshita, Atsuko Nakazawa, Yujiro Tanaka, Yasuhiro Seto, Hiroo Uchida

    World journal of clinical cases   Vol. 8 ( 3 ) page: 504 - 516   2020.2

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    BACKGROUND: The development of biodegradable surgical staples is desirable as non-biodegradable Ti alloy staples reside in the human body long after wound healing, which can cause allergic/foreign-body reactions, adhesion, or other adverse effects. In order to develop a biodegradable alloy suitable for the fabrication of surgical staples, we hypothesized that Zn, a known biodegradable metal, could be alloyed with various elements to improve the mechanical properties while retaining biodegradability and biocompatibility. Considering their biocompatibility, Mg, Ca, Mn, and Cu were selected as candidate alloying elements, alongside Ti, the main material of clinically available surgical staples. AIM: To investigate the in vitro mechanical properties and degradation behavior and in vivo safety and feasibility of biodegradable Zn alloy staples. METHODS: Tensile and bending tests were conducted to evaluate the mechanical properties of binary Zn alloys with 0.1-6 wt.% Mg, Ca, Mn, Cu, or Ti. Based on the results, three promising Zn alloy compositions were devised for staple applications (wt.%): Zn-1.0Cu-0.2Mn-0.1Ti (Zn alloy 1), Zn-1.0Mn-0.1Ti (Zn alloy 2), and Zn-1.0Cu-0.1Ti (Zn alloy 3). Immersion tests were performed at 37 °C for 4 wk using fed-state simulated intestinal fluid (FeSSIF) and Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS). The corrosion rate was estimated from the weight loss of staples during immersion. Nine rabbits were subjected to gastric resection using each Zn alloy staple, and a clinically available Ti staple was used for another group of nine rabbits. Three in each group were sacrificed at 1, 4, and 12 wk post-operation. RESULTS: Additions of ≤1 wt.% Mn or Cu and 0.1 wt.% Ti improved the yield strength without excessive deterioration of elongation or bendability. Immersion tests revealed no gas evolution or staple fracture in any of the Zn alloy staples. The corrosion rates of Zn alloy staples 1, 2, and 3 were 0.02 mm/year in HBSS and 0.12, 0.11, and 0.13 mm/year, respectively, in FeSSIF. These degradation times are sufficient for wound healing. The degradation rate is notably increased under low pH conditions. Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometry surface analyses of the staples after immersion indicated that the component elements eluted as ions in FeSSIF, whereas corrosion products were produced in HBSS, inhibiting Zn dissolution. In the animal study, none of the Zn alloy staples caused technical failure, and all rabbits survived without complications. Histopathological analysis revealed no severe inflammatory reaction around the Zn alloy staples. CONCLUSION: Staples made of Zn-1.0Cu-0.2Mn-0.1Ti, Zn-1.0Mn-0.1Ti, and Zn-1.0Cu-0.1Ti exhibit acceptable in vitro mechanical properties, proper degradation behavior, and in vivo safety and feasibility. They are promising candidates for biodegradable staples.

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  89. 術中膵管損傷に対して内視鏡的に膵管ステントを挿入した1例 Reviewed

    城田 千代栄, 田井中 貴久, 住田 亙, 横田 一樹, 牧田 智, 天野 日出, 滝本 愛太朗, 安井 昭洋, 石井 宏樹, 檜 顕成, 内田 広夫

    日本膵・胆管合流異常研究会プロシーディングス   Vol. 43 ( 0 ) page: 84 - 85   2020

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  90. 小児腹腔鏡手術における肝内胆管形成術 Reviewed

    田井中 貴久, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 横田 一樹, 牧田 智, 滝本 愛太朗, 安井 昭洋, 石井 宏樹, 檜 顕成, 内田 広夫

    日本膵・胆管合流異常研究会プロシーディングス   Vol. 43 ( 0 ) page: 36 - 36   2020

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  91. Identification and Validation of Novel Non-invasive Biomarkers in Patient Urine Samples for Diagnosis of New and Recurrent Neuroblastoma Reviewed

    Yokota, K; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Sakairi, M; Abe, M; Tanaka, Y; Tainaka, T; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Oshima, K; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Kano, Y; Inada, K

    PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER   Vol. 66   page: S106 - S106   2019.12

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  92. Biodegradable Surgical Staple Composed of Magnesium Alloy. Reviewed International journal

    Hizuru Amano, Kotaro Hanada, Akinari Hinoki, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Naruhiko Murase, Kazuo Oshima, Kosuke Chiba, Yujiro Tanaka, Hiroo Uchida

    Scientific reports   Vol. 9 ( 1 ) page: 14671 - 14671   2019.10

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    Currently, surgical staples are composed of non-biodegradable titanium (Ti) that can cause allergic reactions and interfere with imaging. This paper proposes a novel biodegradable magnesium (Mg) alloy staple and discusses analyses conducted to evaluate its safety and feasibility. Specifically, finite element analysis revealed that the proposed staple has a suitable stress distribution while stapling and maintaining closure. Further, an immersion test using artificial intestinal juice produced satisfactory biodegradable behavior, mechanical durability, and biocompatibility in vitro. Hydrogen resulting from rapid corrosion of Mg was observed in small quantities only in the first week of immersion, and most staples maintained their shapes until at least the fourth week. Further, the tensile force was maintained for more than a week and was reduced to approximately one-half by the fourth week. In addition, the Mg concentration of the intestinal artificial juice was at a low cytotoxic level. In porcine intestinal anastomoses, the Mg alloy staples caused neither technical failure nor such complications as anastomotic leakage, hematoma, or adhesion. No necrosis or serious inflammation reaction was histopathologically recognized. Thus, the proposed Mg alloy staple offers a promising alternative to Ti alloy staples.

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  93. Relationship between Contact Pressure and Motion Artifacts in ECG Measurement with Electrostatic Flocked Electrodes Fabricated on Textile. Reviewed International journal

    Toshihiro Takeshita, Manabu Yoshida, Yusuke Takei, Atsushi Ouchi, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida, Takeshi Kobayashi

    Scientific reports   Vol. 9 ( 1 ) page: 5897 - 5897   2019.4

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    To develop a wearable multi-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) measuring system, we fabricated the electrodes and wires by using electrostatic flocking technology on a textile. By using this technology, it was possible to fabricate many electrodes and wires, simultaneously. Also the flocked electrodes and wires had stretchability and washing resistance properties. To use dry electrodes, it is important to reduce the influence of motion artifacts (MAs). The results of the experiment with the skin phantom revealed that the contact pressure between the skin and the electrode is an important factor in MA reduction. Then, we conducted experiments with a human body to determine the relationship between the contact pressure and the MAs. Under the pressures of 200 Pa and 500 Pa, MAs were observed. Meanwhile, under the pressures of 1000 Pa, 2000Pa and 4000 Pa, the ECG signals under rest and deep breathing conditions were able to be measured without MAs. Considering the comfortability, the contact pressure from 1000 Pa to 2000 is preferable. Finally, we fabricated the wearable ECG measuring system and succeeded in measuring 18-lead ECG signals. The measured ECG waveform is in good agreement with the ECG waveform measured by a commercial system.

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  94. A Novel Laparoscopic Surgery Model with a Device to Expand the Abdominal Working Space in Rats: The Influence of Pneumoperitoneum and Skin Incision Length on Postoperative Inflammatory Cytokines. Reviewed International journal

    Naruhiko Murase, Takahisa Tainaka, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Kazuki Yokota, Kazuo Oshima, Ryo Shirotsuki, Kosuke Chiba, Yujiro Tanaka

    Journal of investigative surgery : the official journal of the Academy of Surgical Research   Vol. 32 ( 1 ) page: 55 - 60   2019.1

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    PURPOSE: Experimental models of laparoscopic surgery generally use large animals owing to a sufficient abdominal working space. We developed a novel laparoscopic surgery model in rats. We performed intestinal anastomosis to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of this model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We designed a device for rats that expanded the abdominal working space and allowed us to manipulate the intraperitoneal organs by hand under direct vision with pneumoperitoneum. We performed small bowel resection and intestinal anastomosis in rats using this model. To elucidate the effects of pneumoperitoneum and skin incision length, rats were randomly divided into four groups with differing surgical techniques: small incision group, large incision group, small incision + pneumoperitoneum group, and large incision + pneumoperitoneum group. Intraoperative abdominal pressure and postoperative cytokines were measured. RESULTS: One experimenter completed small bowel resection and hand-sewn anastomosis under direct vision without any difficulties or assistance. Carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum was maintained at 8-10 mmHg during surgery in both pneumoperitoneum groups. Necropsies revealed no evidence of anastomotic leakage at 24 h after surgery. The interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein concentrations were significantly greater in large incision group than in small incision group, but were not significantly different between small incision + pneumoperitoneum group and small incision group. These cytokines concentrations were the greatest in large incision + pneumoperitoneum group. CONCLUSIONS: Our laparoscopic surgery model in rats is a simple and reliable experimental model. The length of skin incision might be a more influential determinant of surgical invasiveness than pneumoperitoneum.

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  95. Multicenter, retrospective, comparative study of laparoscopic and open Kasai portoenterostomy in children with biliary atresia from Japanese high-volume centers. Reviewed

    Naruhiko Murase, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Hirofumi Tomita, Naoki Shimojima, Hideyuki Sasaki, Masaki Nio, Kazunori Tahara, Yutaka Kanamori, Masato Shinkai, Hirotoshi Yamamoto, Yasuhiko Sugawara, Taizo Hibi, Tetsuya Ishimaru, Hiroshi Kawashima, Hiroyuki Koga, Atsuyuki Yamataka, Hiroo Uchida

    Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences   Vol. 26 ( 1 ) page: 43 - 50   2019.1

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    BACKGROUND: Multicenter study was undertaken to analyze the results of laparoscopic and open Kasai portoenterostomy. METHODS: Subjects were infants with type III biliary atresia who underwent open operation (n = 106) or laparoscopic operation (n = 21) between January 2012 and December 2015. Clinical data were compared between open and laparoscopic operations (2016-0534). Propensity score matching was performed to reduce the effect of treatment selection bias. Multivariate analyses were used to estimate the effect of the surgical approach on the jaundice clearance rate and the native liver survival rate. RESULTS: The postoperative jaundice clearance rate and the 1-year native liver survival rate were not significantly different between open and laparoscopic operations. Rates of cholangitis and major complications of laparoscopic operation were comparable to those of open operation. Blood loss, time to resume oral intake, time to drain removal, and duration of analgesic usage of laparoscopic operation were significantly superior to those of open operation. Similar results were observed when analysis was adjusted based on propensity score. Multivariate analyses demonstrated that only age at operation was a poor prognostic factor. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy was associated with several favorable perioperative outcomes compared with open Kasai portoenterostomy. The difference of surgical approach was not a significant independent predictor.

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  96. Spaciousness Filters for Non-contrast CT Volume Segmentation of the Intestine Region for Emergency Ileus Diagnosis Reviewed

    Hirohisa Oda, Kohei Nishio, Takayuki Kitasaka, Benjamin Villard, Hizuru Amano, Kosuke Chiba, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida, Kojiro Suzuki, Hayato Itoh, Masahiro Oda, Kensaku Mori

    Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)   Vol. 11840   page: 104 - 114   2019

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    © 2019, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. This paper proposes enhancement filters for shape-specific regions, based on radial structure tensor (RST) analysis, which we name “spaciousness filters”. RST analysis can be used in a similar way to Hessian analysis for classifying intensity structures. However, RST is insufficient for enhancing regions having little contrast or non-typical morphology. Our proposed filters enhance such regions by extending the ray search scheme of RST analysis to work as a filter evaluating spaciousness. We show applications to the abdominal CT of ileus patients having specific shapes. The intestines (including small intestines) of those patients consist of air, liquid and feces portions, and are not contrast-enhanced by barium. Enhancement of liquid and walls play key roles in the sufficient segmentation of intestines and division between neighboring regions. Experimental results on 7 clinical cases showed that the proposed intestine segmentation method produced higher Dice score (0.68) than traditional RST analysis (0.44), even without specific refinement processes like machine-learning-based false positive reduction.

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  97. 静電植毛技術を用いた心電図測定用立体ドライ電極の作製と応用 Reviewed

    竹下 俊弘, 吉田 学, 竹井 裕介, 大内 篤, 檜 顕成, 内田 広夫, 小林 健

    エレクトロニクス実装学術講演大会講演論文集   Vol. 33 ( 0 ) page: 13A2-01   2019

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    <p>心電図モニタリング用のドライ電極の開発を行った。ドライ電極を用いた心電図モニタリングにおいての課題は皮膚-電極間の安定した接触である。我々は立体構造の樹脂に銀メッキ加工を施した繊維を静電植毛することにより、体の形状に沿った形状であり、皮膚-電極間の安定した接触を実現した、ドライ電極の作製を行った。また作製したドライ電極を用いて心電図モニタリングウェアを作製し、医療的意義のある心電図測定に成功した。</p>

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  98. Introduction of resection of intrahepatic bile duct stenosis-causing membrane or septum into laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision. Reviewed International journal

    Yujiro Tanaka, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Naruhiko Murase, Kazuo Oshima, Ryo Shirotsuki, Kosuke Chiba, Hiroo Uchida

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 34 ( 10 ) page: 1087 - 1092   2018.10

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    PURPOSE: We previously showed that meticulous probing and resection of the intrahepatic bile duct stenosis (IHBDS)-causing membrane or septum was effective in preventing hepatolithiasis after choledochal cyst excisions in open surgeries. Then, we introduced this maneuver into laparoscopic choledochal cyst excisions in 2014 and performed routine resections since then. The aim of this study was to show the feasibility of this method in laparoscopic surgery. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the demographics and outcomes of patients who underwent laparoscopic choledochal cyst excisions at our hospital between January 2014 and December 2017. The patients who underwent surgical treatment for IHBDS-causing membrane or septum were compared with those who did not undergo the procedure. The outcomes of the patients with IHBDS were also compared between patients who were ≥ 3 years of age and those < 3 years at operation. RESULTS: Seventeen of 35 patients underwent laparoscopic resection of IHBDS-causing membrane or septum. There were no complications related to the procedure although the operative time and intraoperative bleeding amount increased in the patients with IHBDS who were ≥ 3 years of age. CONCLUSIONS: Meticulous probing and excision of the IHBDS-causing membrane or septum is safe and feasible during laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision.

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  99. Investigation of the feasibility and safety of single-stage anorectoplasty in neonates with anovestibular fistula. Reviewed International journal

    Chiyoe Shirota, Keisuke Suzuki, Hiroo Uchida, Hiroshi Kawashima, Akinari Hinoki, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Naruhiko Murase, Kazuo Oshima, Kosuke Chiba, Satoshi Makita, Yujiro Tanaka

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 34 ( 10 ) page: 1117 - 1120   2018.10

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    PURPOSE: Anovestibular fistula (AVF) is the most common type of anorectal malformation in females. Delayed anorectoplasty with fistula dilatation is commonly performed during infancy; however, we have been actively performing anorectoplasty in neonates. We report the surgical complications and postoperative defecation function associated with single-stage anorectoplasty performed in neonates. METHODS: Patients who underwent surgery for AVF between 2007 and 2017 at two institutions were retrospectively studied. The operation time, amount of bleeding, time to start oral intake, perioperative complications, and Kelly's score were compared among patients who underwent surgery as neonates and those who underwent surgery as infants. RESULTS: Eighteen neonates and 17 infants underwent anterior sagittal anorectoplasty. The median operation time and time to start oral intake were significantly shorter in the neonatal group (72 min; 3 days, respectively) than in the infant group (110 min, p = 0.0002; 5 days, p = 0.0024, respectively). Postoperative wound disruption was significantly more frequent in the infant group. Of the ten patients each in the neonatal and infant groups, there was no significant difference in Kelly's score at age ≥ 4 years. CONCLUSION: Single-stage anorectoplasty in neonates with AVF can be feasibly performed and does not impair postoperative defecation function. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE: III.

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  100. Long-term outcomes and complications after laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty vs. posterior sagittal anorectoplasty for high- and intermediate-type anorectal malformation. Reviewed International journal

    Takahisa Tainaka, Hiroo Uchida, Yujiro Tanaka, Akinari Hinoki, Chiyoe Shirota, Wataru Sumida, Kazuki Yokota, Satoshi Makita, Kazuo Oshima, Kosuke Chiba, Tetsuya Ishimaru, Hiroshi Kawashima

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 34 ( 10 ) page: 1111 - 1115   2018.10

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    PURPOSE: Laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) is a minimally invasive procedure in which the levator ani muscle is left to potentially improve postoperative fecal continence. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate postoperative complications and long-term outcomes of fecal continence after LAARP and compare them to those after posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP). METHODS: Forty-five male patients with high and intermediate anorectal malformation (aged ≥ 4 years) who underwent LAARP or PSARP (LAARP 29, PSARP 16) from 1999 to 2013 were included. Postoperative complications and postoperative fecal continence were retrospectively evaluated and compared. Postoperative complications were also compared before and after introducing a urethroscope during fistula resection. RESULTS: Complications after LAARP and PSARP were seen in 12 vs. 2 cases (p = 0.09) of mucosal prolapse and in 9 vs. 1 case (p = 0.07) of posterior urethral diverticulum (PUD), respectively. The incidence of PUD decreased after introduction of a urethroscopy from 40% in 8/20 cases to 11% in 1/9 cases. No significant difference was found in terms of fecal continence in both groups. CONCLUSION: Through our study, greater improvement of postoperative fecal continence after LAARP has not been shown. LAARP was at higher risk for mucosal prolapse and PUD. However, precise dissection of the urethral fistula could be performed after the introduction of urethroscopy.

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  101. The impact of body weight on stapled anastomosis in pediatric patients. Reviewed International journal

    Hizuru Amano, Yujiro Tanaka, Takahisa Tainaka, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroshi Kawashima, Tomo Kakihara, Kaori Morita, Hiroo Uchida

    Journal of pediatric surgery   Vol. 53 ( 10 ) page: 2036 - 2040   2018.10

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    PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to clarify the impact of body weight on outcomes of stapled anastomosis in pediatric patients. METHODS: A total of 253 pediatric patients who underwent intestinal anastomosis were classified according to body weight (<3.5 kg: light group, ≥3.5 kg: heavy group), and clinical outcomes of stapled and hand-sewn anastomoses were compared. RESULTS: The light and heavy groups included 77 (stapled: n = 13, hand-sewn: n = 64) and 176 (stapled: n = 58, hand-sewn: n = 118) patients, respectively. In both groups, stapled anastomosis was associated with reduced time to initial oral feeding (light group: 4 vs. 7 days, p = 0.006; heavy group: 3 vs. 5 days, p < 0.001) and full feeding (light group: 12 vs. 16 days, p = 0.026; heavy group: 7 vs. 9 days, p = 0.001), whereas its complication rate was not significantly different from that of hand-sewn anastomosis (light group: 30.8 vs. 12.5%, p = 0.112; heavy group: 3.4 vs. 2.5%, p = 0.665). In patients who underwent stapled anastomosis, the complication rate was significantly higher in the light group (30.8 vs. 3.4%, p = 0.009), with two cases of volvulus related to anastomotic dilatation. CONCLUSIONS: Stapled anastomosis is an effective procedure facilitating prompt oral feeding. However, the risk of complications, including volvulus related to anastomotic dilatation, should be considered among patients weighing <3.5 kg. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.

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  102. Single-stage laparoscopic transanal pull-through modified Swenson procedure without leaving a muscular cuff for short- and long-type Hirschsprung disease: a comparative study. Reviewed International journal

    Kazuki Yokota, Hiroo Uchida, Takahisa Tainaka, Yujiro Tanaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Akinari Hinoki, Takazumi Kato, Wataru Sumida, Kazuo Oshima, Kosuke Chiba, Tetsuya Ishimaru, Hiroshi Kawashima

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 34 ( 10 ) page: 1105 - 1110   2018.10

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    PURPOSE: The Soave procedure (SO) is performed most commonly for Hirschsprung disease. SO reduces the risk of injury to the pelvic structures; however, a residual aganglionic muscle cuff could interfere with bowel movement and lead to obstructive enterocolitis. The Swenson procedure is considered ideal in terms of peristalsis. Currently, laparoscopic surgery provides better visualization and facilitates precise dissection, possibly leading to feasible performance of the laparoscopic modified Swenson procedure (SW). We present our operative technique and the efficacy of the SW compared with that of SO. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 16 and 27 patients who underwent SW and SO, respectively, between 2012 and 2017. RESULTS: Operative time, blood loss, length of stay, and frequency of bowel movements showed no significant difference between the two groups. In the SW group, temporary dysuria occurred in one patient, postoperative enterocolitis in two, wound infection in one, and severe perianal excoriation in four, whereas in the SO group, obstructive symptoms occurred in three patients, small-bowel obstruction in one, and severe perianal excoriation in three. The complications and outcomes were comparable between both groups. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic SW was safe and feasible for the short-term follow-up outcomes.

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  103. Oral administration of eicosapentaenoic acid suppresses liver fibrosis in postoperative patients with biliary atresia. Reviewed International journal

    Wataru Sumida, Hiroo Uchida, Takahisa Tainaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Akinari Hinoki, Takazumi Kato, Kazuki Yokota, Kazuo Oshima, Ryo Shirotuki, Kosuke Chiba, Yujiro Tanaka

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 34 ( 10 ) page: 1059 - 1063   2018.10

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    PURPOSE: Biliary atresia (BA) is characterized by progressive inflammation of the biliary system. This inflammation persists and causes liver fibrosis, although jaundice disappears after Kasai portoenterostomy (KP). We aimed to confirm whether the oral administration of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) suppresses liver fibrosis in postoperative patients with BA. METHODS: We reviewed patients who underwent laparoscopic KP (lapKP) between January 2014 and September 2017. From December 2016, 30 mg/kg/day of EPA was orally administered to patients who opted to take medicine (EPA group). Patients who did not receive EPA were assigned to the non-EPA group. Mac-2 binding protein sugar chain modified isomer (M2BPGi) and hyaluronic acid (HA) levels were compared between the two groups in patients showing disappearance of jaundice at 6 months after the first lapKP. RESULTS: Seventeen patients in the non-EPA group and 11 in the EPA group were enrolled. At 6 months after the first lapKP, 10 patients in the non-EPA group and six in the EPA group were without jaundice. M2BPGi and HA levels were significantly lower in the EPA group. CONCLUSIONS: Liver fibrosis was suppressed in patients without jaundice 6 months after lapKP, who were administered EPA. We believe that periductular inflammation was alleviated by EPA supplementation.

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  104. Development of multi-lead ECG measurement wear using electrostatic flocking technology Reviewed

    T. Takeshita, M. Yosihda, A. Ouchi, A. Hinoki, H. Uchida, T. Kobayashi

    2018 International Conference on Electronics Packaging and iMAPS All Asia Conference, ICEP-IAAC 2018     page: 145 - 146   2018.6

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    We developed textile-based multi-lead ECG measurement wear. The textile-based ECG measurement wear was fabricated by printed electronics and electrostatic flocking technology. We also developed a wireless communication system of multi-lead ECG signals. Moreover, we succeeded to get 18-lead ECG signals around heart using the ECG measurement wear and the wireless measuring system.

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  105. Novel thoracoscopic navigation surgery for neonatal chylothorax using indocyanine-green fluorescent lymphography. Reviewed International journal

    Ryo Shirotsuki, Hiroo Uchida, Yujiro Tanaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Kazuki Yokota, Naruhiko Murase, Akinari Hinoki, Kazuo Oshima, Kosuke Chiba, Wataru Sumida, Masahiro Hayakawa, Takahisa Tainaka

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    BACKGROUND: Postoperative chylothorax after surgery for esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare but serious complication, especially in neonates. This study aimed to identify the thoracic duct and ligate chylous leakage sites, using thoracoscopic navigation of an indocyanine-green (ICG)-based near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging system. METHODS: From November 2014 to April 2017, thoracoscopic intraoperative ICG-NIR imaging was performed in 10 newborns (11 surgeries) with first TEF operation or with persistent postoperative chylothorax after TEF operation. NIR imaging was performed 1h after an inter-toe injection of ICG. Thoracoscopic ligations against the NIR-detected leakage sites were performed with sutures. RESULTS: The thoracic duct or lymphatic leakage was directly visualized in each patient. In 8 surgeries with first thoracoscopic TEF operation, one case had suspected minor chylous leakage without postoperative chylothorax. Another case with no chylous leakage at the first operation resulted in chylothorax at postoperative day 11. In three neonates with postoperative chylothorax, leakage points were detected near the ablation site of the azygos vein during the first operation. These points were properly ligated, and postoperative chylous leakage ceased with no adverse events. CONCLUSIONS: Thoracoscopic ICG-NIR imaging encourages the repair of refractory chylothorax and seems reliable. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

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  106. Evaluation of Surgical Devices Using an Artificial Pediatric Thoracic Model: A Comparison Between Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Suturing Versus Conventional Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Suturing. Reviewed International journal

    Shinya Takazawa, Tetsuya Ishimaru, Kanako Harada, Kyoichi Deie, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida, Naohiko Sugita, Mamoru Mitsuishi, Tadashi Iwanaka, Jun Fujishiro

    Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A   Vol. 28 ( 5 ) page: 622 - 627   2018.5

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    BACKGROUND: Pediatric robot-assisted surgery is increasingly being performed, but it is difficult to perform this procedure in infants. A pediatric thoracoscopic model of a 1-year-old patient was developed in our previous study, and this model was used to evaluate the use of a surgical robot for infant surgery. METHODS: Eight pediatric surgeons performed an intracorporeal suturing and knot-tying task using the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System. The task completion time, number of needle manipulations, and force applied during suturing of the robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) group were compared with those of the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) group whose data had been collected from the same 8 surgeons in our previous study. RESULTS: The RATS group showed a significantly shorter completion time than the VATS group in the knot-tying phase (P = .016) and in the total phase (P = .0078). The RATS group showed a significantly smaller number of manipulations than the VATS group in the total phase (P = .039). The RATS group showed a significantly smaller pushing force index than the VATS group in the suturing phase (P = .031), knot-tying phase (P = .031), and in the total phase (P = .031). A seventh rib in the model was dislocated in all RATS group cases. CONCLUSIONS: The da Vinci Surgical System might be useful in infants because of fast movement and small pushing force. However, the robotic 8 mm instruments were too large for use in the thoracic cavity of the 1-year-old infant.

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  107. Usefulness of fetal magnetic resonance imaging for postnatal management of congenital lung cysts: prediction of probability for emergency surgery. Reviewed International journal

    Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Toshiki Nakane, Yujiro Tanaka, Akinari Hinoki, Wataru Sumida, Naruhiko Murase, Kazuo Oshima, Kosuke Chiba, Ryo Shirotsuki, Hiroo Uchida

    BMC pediatrics   Vol. 18 ( 1 ) page: 105 - 105   2018.3

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    BACKGROUND: Emergency rescue lung resection is rarely performed to treat congenital lung cysts (CLCs) in neonates. Many reports have described fetal CLC treatment; however, prenatal predictors for postnatal respiratory failure have not been characterized. We hypothesized that fetal imaging findings are useful predictors of emergency surgery. METHODS: We retrospectively studied patients with CLC who underwent lung surgery during the neonatal period in our hospital between January 2001 and December 2015. The demographic data, fetal imaging findings, and intra- and postoperative courses of patients who underwent emergency surgery (Em group) were compared with those of patients who received elective surgery, i.e., non-emergency surgery (Ne group). RESULTS: The Em group and Ne group included 7 and 11 patients, respectively. No significant difference was noted in gestational age, time at prenatal diagnosis, birth weight, and body weight at surgery. The volumes of contralateral lung per thoracic volume were significantly smaller in the Em group than in the Ne group (p = 0.0188). Mediastinal compression was more common in the Em group (7/7) than in the Ne group (4/11) (p = 0.0128). CONCLUSIONS: This is the report describing neonatal emergency lobectomy in patients with CLC evaluated by fetal MRI using the lung volume ratio and mediastinal shift. In patients with CLC, mediastinal shift and significant decreases in contralateral lung volumes during the fetal stages are good prenatal predictors of postnatal emergency lung resection.

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  108. BESNet: Boundary-enhanced segmentation of cells in histopathological images Reviewed

    Hirohisa Oda, Holger R. Roth, Kosuke Chiba, Jure Sokolić, Takayuki Kitasaka, Masahiro Oda, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida, Julia A. Schnabel, Kensaku Mori

    Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)   Vol. 11071   page: 228 - 236   2018

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    © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018. We propose a novel deep learning method called Boundary-Enhanced Segmentation Network (BESNet) for the detection and semantic segmentation of cells on histopathological images. The semantic segmentation of small regions using fully convolutional networks typically suffers from inaccuracies around the boundaries of small structures, like cells, because the probabilities often become blurred. In this work, we propose a new network structure that encodes input images to feature maps similar to U-net but utilizes two decoding paths that restore the original image resolution. One decoding path enhances the boundaries of cells, which can be used to improve the quality of the entire cell segmentation achieved in the other decoding path. We explore two strategies for enhancing the boundaries of cells: (1) skip connections of feature maps, and (2) adaptive weighting of loss functions. In (1), the feature maps from the boundary decoding path are concatenated with the decoding path for entire cell segmentation. In (2), an adaptive weighting of the loss for entire cell segmentation is performed when boundaries are not enhanced strongly, because detecting such parts is difficult. The detection rate of ganglion cells was 80.0% with 1.0 false positives per histopathology slice. The mean Dice index representing segmentation accuracy was 74.0%. BESNet produced a similar detection performance and higher segmentation accuracy than comparable U-net architectures without our modifications.

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  109. The efficacy of resection of intrahepatic bile duct stenosis-causing membrane or septum for preventing hepatolithiasis after choledochal cyst excision. Reviewed International journal

    Yujiro Tanaka, Takahisa Tainaka, Wataru Sumida, Chiyoe Shirota, Akinari Hinoki, Naruhiko Murase, Kazuo Oshima, Ryo Shirotsuki, Kosuke Chiba, Hiroo Uchida

    Journal of pediatric surgery   Vol. 52 ( 12 ) page: 1930 - 1933   2017.12

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    BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: We previously found that many patients who developed hepatolithiasis after choledochal cyst excisions had intrahepatic bile duct stenosis (IHBDS). In 1992, we started resection of the membrane or septum which was found at the site of IHBDS during choledochal cyst excisions. Since intrahepatic stones usually take years to form, the efficacy of this procedure has not been proved. METHODS: The records of patients who had IHBDS-causing membrane or septum and underwent choledochal cyst excision with Roux-Y hepaticojejunostomy between January 1979 and December 2006 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients who underwent surgical treatment for IHBDS-causing membrane or septum were compared with those who did not undergo the procedure. RESULTS: Sixty-nine patients met the criteria, and seven patients who were followed up for less than 5years were excluded from the study. Thirty-three patients underwent surgical treatment for IHBDS, and three of them developed intrahepatic stones. Meanwhile, 10 of 29 patients who did not undergo the procedure developed intrahepatic stones. A statistically significant difference in intrahepatic stone formation was observed between the two groups in a log-rank test (P=0.016). CONCLUSIONS: Meticulous probing and excision of the IHBDS-causing membrane or septum are effective for preventing hepatolithiasis after choledochal cyst excisions. TYPE OF STUDY: Retrospective Comparative Study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.

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  110. Intralobar pulmonary sequestration expanding toward the contralateral thorax: two case reports. Reviewed International journal

    Hizuru Amano, Jun Fujishiro, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida

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    BACKGROUND: Intralobar pulmonary sequestration (ILS) is defined as a portion of parenchyma that is contained within the normal pleural investment of the lung but not connected to the tracheobronchial tree, and supplied by anomalous systemic arteries. As ILS is enveloped within the lobe of the normal lung, it is extremely rare for ILS to invade into the mediastinum. We report two atypical cases of infants with ILS expanded toward the posterior mediastinum and contralateral thorax through the pulmonary ligament. CASE PRESENTATION: The first case involved a baby boy diagnosed at 30 weeks gestation with a cystic area in his right lower lobe. A chest computed tomography (CT) scan at 29 days of life showed low-density masses in the right lower lung and posterior mediastinum. A complete thoracoscopic right lower lobectomy was performed at 19 months of age. After ligation of the aberrant systemic artery, the mediastinal mass was pulled into the right pleural cavity. The mass was observed to connect to the right lower lobe mass as a segment of lung parenchyma situated within the normal pleural investment of the lung, and the patient was diagnosed with ILS. The second case involved the detection by chest CT of a left lower lung cystic mass that protruded into the posterior mediastinum and contralateral chest of a one-month-old baby girl. A complete thoracoscopic left lower lobectomy was performed at the age of 18 months, and the cystic mass located in the right thoracic cavity was pulled easily into the left pleural cavity and resected. An anomalous systemic artery was identified and ligated, and the patient was also diagnosed with ILS. CONCLUSIONS: As the pulmonary ligament consists of two layers of mediastinal pleura, lower lung ILS with its visceral pleura covering can, though rarely, protrude into the mediastinum through the pulmonary ligament. Our two extremely rare cases of infants with ILS expanded toward the posterior mediastinum and contralateral thorax were successfully treated using a unilateral thoracoscopic approach. Pre-surgical differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses using contrast-enhanced multiple detector CT is important in informing the appropriate surgical approach.

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  111. New Navigation Surgery for Resection of Lymphatic Malformations Using Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging

    Shirota Chiyoe, Hinoki Akinari, Takahashi Masataka, Tanaka Yujiro, Tainaka Takahisa, Sumida Wataru, Murase Naruhiko, Oshima Kazuo, Shirotsuki Ryo, Chiba Kosuke, Morimoto Yuji, Uchida Hiroo

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  112. New Navigation Surgery for Resection of Lymphatic Malformations Using Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging.

    Shirota C, Hinoki A, Takahashi M, Tanaka Y, Tainaka T, Sumida W, Murase N, Oshima K, Shirotsuki R, Chiba K, Morimoto Y, Uchida H

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  113. Laparoscopic resection of neuroblastomas in low- to high-risk patients without image-defined risk factors is safe and feasible. Reviewed International journal

    Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Hiroo Uchida, Akinari Hinoki, Kosuke Chiba, Yujiro Tanaka

    BMC pediatrics   Vol. 17 ( 1 ) page: 71 - 71   2017.3

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    BACKGROUND: Several studies have reported that minimally invasive surgery (MIS) might be considered for resecting neuroblastomas without image-defined risk factors (IDRFs); however, there are no studies comparing the outcomes of laparotomy and laparoscopy in IDRF-negative patients. Thus, we investigated the feasibility of laparoscopic surgery and compared the two abovementioned approaches. METHODS: To compare the effects of laparotomy with those of laparoscopy in patients with neuroblastomas without IDRFs, the following items were retrospectively compared: largest tumor dimension, volume of blood loss, time required to initiate postoperative feeding, locoregional recurrence rate, survival, etc. RESULTS: Nine patients without IDRFs (three at low-to-medium risk and six at high risk) underwent laparotomy, and seven patients without IDRFs (two at low-to-medium risk and five at high risk) underwent laparoscopy. Median duration of surgery was 221 (130-304) and 172 (122-253) min in the laparotomy and laparoscopy groups, respectively, showing no significant difference. Median postoperative time required for resuming meal consumption was significantly longer in the laparotomy (4 days; 2-5) group than that in the laparoscopy group (3 days; 2-3; p = 0.023). Median blood loss was significantly higher in the laparotomy group (5 ml/Kg;2.6-16) than that in the laparoscopy group (2.1 ml/Kg;0.1-4.0; P = 0.037). Median follow-up period was 81 (52-94) and 21 (17-28) months, locoregional recurrence rates were 22 and 0% at 1 year, 1-year progression-free survival rates were 78 and 100%, and overall survival rates were 67 and 100% in the laparotomy and laparoscopy groups, respectively, with no significant differences. CONCLUSIONS: MIS for the treatment of neuroblastomas without IDRFs in low- to high-risk patients is safe and feasible and does not compromise the treatment outcome.

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  114. Two-Stage Thoracoscopic Repair of Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia Using Internal Traction Is Safe and Feasible. Reviewed International journal

    Takahisa Tainaka, Hiroo Uchida, Akihide Tanano, Chiyoe Shirota, Akinari Hinoki, Naruhiko Murase, Kazuki Yokota, Kazuo Oshima, Ryo Shirotsuki, Kosuke Chiba, Hizuru Amano, Hiroshi Kawashima, Yujiro Tanaka

    Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A   Vol. 27 ( 1 ) page: 71 - 75   2017.1

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    BACKGROUND: The treatment of long-gap esophageal atresia remains an issue for pediatric surgeons. Many techniques for treating long-gap esophageal atresia have been proposed, but the optimal method has not been established. The thoracoscopic esophageal elongation technique has recently been developed. We previously reported a case in which two-stage thoracoscopic repair was performed using internal esophageal traction without esophageal tearing, and we retrospectively reviewed the outcomes of this procedure in this study. METHODS: Five patients underwent thoracoscopic treatment involving internal esophageal traction for esophageal atresia involving a long gap or vascular ring over a 5-year period. RESULTS: Between November 2010 and November 2015, 5 patients were treated with thoracoscopic traction. All of these patients successfully underwent thoracoscopic-delayed primary anastomosis. Conversion to open thoracotomy was not required in any case. The postoperative complications experienced by the patients included minor anastomotic leakage in 2 cases, anastomotic stenosis in 1 case, gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in 4 cases, and a hiatal hernia in 1 case. None of the patients died. CONCLUSIONS: Two-stage thoracoscopic repair for esophageal atresia involving a long gap or vascular ring is a safe and feasible procedure; however, we must develop methods for treating minor anastomotic complications and GER due to esophageal traction in future.

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  115. Left thoracoscopic two-stage repair of tracheoesophageal fistula with a right aortic arch and a vascular ring Reviewed

    Kazuo Oshima, Hiroo Uchida, Takahisa Tainaka, Akihide Tanano, Chiyoe Shirota, Kazuki Yokota, Naruhiko Murase, Ryo Shirotsuki, Kosuke Chiba, Akinari Hinoki

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    © 2017 Journal of Minimal Access Surgery Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow. A right aortic arch (RAA) is found in 5% of neonates with tracheoesophageal fistulae (TEF) and may be associated with vascular rings. Oesophageal repairs for TEF with an RAA via the right chest often pose surgical difficulties. We report for the first time in the world a successful two-stage repair by left-sided thoracoscope for TEF with an RAA and a vascular ring. We switched from right to left thoracoscopy after finding an RAA. A proximal oesophageal pouch was hemmed into the vascular ring; therefore, we selected a two-stage repair. The TEF was resected and simple internal traction was placed into the oesophagus at the first stage. Detailed examination showed the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) completing a vascular ring. The subsequent primary oesophago-oesophagostomy and dissection of PDA was performed by left-sided thoracoscope. Therefore, left thoracoscopic repair is safe and feasible for treating TEF with an RAA and a vascular ring.

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  116. Long-term outcomes after revision of Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia. Reviewed

    Chiyoe Shirota, Hiroo Uchida, Yasuyuki Ono, Naruhiko Murase, Takahisa Tainaka, Kazuki Yokota, Kazuo Oshima, Ryo Shirotsuki, Akinari Hinoki, Hisami Ando

    Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences   Vol. 23 ( 11 ) page: 715 - 720   2016.11

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    BACKGROUND: The indications for and efficacy of revision of portoenterostomy (PE) for biliary atresia (BA) needs to be reassessed in an era of liver transplantation. We therefore reviewed the long-term outcomes following revision of PE. METHODS: This was a retrospective study of the medical records of patients with BA who underwent PE and revision of PE. We investigated the role of revision on outcomes of jaundice-free native liver survival (approval number: 2015-0094). RESULTS: Portoenterostomy was performed in 76 patients, among whom 22 underwent revision. Revision for recurrent jaundice was performed for four of 51 patients, who were transiently jaundice free after initial PE, but only one achieved native liver survival. Revision for repeated cholangitis in two patients achieved native liver survival over 10 years. Revision was performed in 16 of the 25 patients in whom initial PE failed; of these, four survived with their native liver (ages 3, 12, 12, and 14 years). The PE revision did not significantly affect liver transplantation duration and survival outcome. CONCLUSIONS: Revision of PE was suitable for repeated cholangitis. Revision for recurrent jaundice, regardless of whether the initial PE was successful, could have a limited but positive effect in preventing long-term progressive liver failure.

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  117. Comparing surgical outcomes of complete thoracoscopic lobectomy for congenital cystic lung disease between neonatal and infantile patients. Reviewed

    Takahisa Tainaka, Hiroo Uchida, Yujiro Tanaka, Chiyoe Shirota, Kazuki Yokota, Naruhiko Murase, Kazuo Oshima, Ryo Shirotsuki, Kosuke Chiba, Akinari Hinoki

    Nagoya journal of medical science   Vol. 78 ( 4 ) page: 447 - 454   2016.11

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    Thoracoscopic lobectomy has recently become a widely used surgical treatment for congenital cystic lung disease, but significant issues can arise in some cases, such as a limited working space in neonates, a limited view in cases involving large cystic lesions. We reviewed the treatment outcomes of neonates that underwent complete thoracoscopic lobectomy or segmentectomy and evaluated the operative difficulties. From January 2008 to October 2015, 38 patients under the age of 1 year underwent complete thoracoscopic lobectomy or segmentectomy for cystic lung disease at our institution. We compared the intra- and postoperative data of the neonate group (N group) with those of the infant group (I group). Fourteen and 24 patients underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy or segmentectomy in the N group and I group, respectively. The operative time and amount of intraoperative blood loss did not differ significantly between the two groups (p=0.694 and p=0.878, respectively), but the duration of the postoperative hospitalization period was significantly longer (p<0.01) in the N group. The frequencies of postoperative complications did not differ significantly between the two groups. The operative time of thoracoscopic lobectomy was significantly longer in cases involving incomplete lobar fissures than in those involving normal lobar fissures. Surgical outcomes of complete thoracoscopic lobectomy for neonatal cases are almost equivalent compared with infantile cases, and thoracoscopic lobectomy takes longer in cases involving incomplete lobar fissures.

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  118. Steroid pulse therapy prevents restenosis following balloon dilatation for esophageal stricture. Reviewed International journal

    Kazuki Yokota, Hiroo Uchida, Akihide Tanano, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Akinari Hinoki, Naruhiko Murase, Kazuo Oshima, Ryo Shirotsuki, Kosuke Chiba

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 32 ( 9 ) page: 875 - 879   2016.9

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    PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous steroid pulse therapy following balloon dilatation for esophageal stenosis and stricture in children. METHODS: The study enrolled six children, including three with congenital esophageal stenosis and three with anastomotic strictures after surgery for esophageal atresia, all of whom were treated by balloon dilatation combined with high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone pulse therapy. Methylprednisolone was injected intravenously at a dose of 20 mg/kg/day for 2 days, starting from the day of dilatation, followed by 10 mg/kg/day for 2 days, for a total of 4 days. RESULTS: Esophageal stricture recurred in all three patients with congenital esophageal stenosis despite repeated balloon dilatation without methylprednisolone. However, the symptoms of dysphagia improved and did not recur after systemic steroid pulse therapy following balloon dilatation. Symptoms also resolved in all three patients with anastomotic strictures following balloon dilatation with systemic steroid pulse therapy. All six patients remained asymptomatic after 6-21 months follow-up, with no complications. CONCLUSION: Intravenous methylprednisolone pulse therapy following balloon dilatation is safe and effective for the treatment of esophageal stenosis and strictures in children.

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  119. Polylactic acid nanosheets in prevention of postoperative intestinal adhesion and their effects on bacterial propagation in an experimental model. Reviewed International journal

    A Hinoki, A Saito, M Kinoshita, J Yamamoto, D Saitoh, S Takeoka

    The British journal of surgery   Vol. 103 ( 6 ) page: 692 - 700   2016.5

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    BACKGROUND: Ultrathin films (nanosheets) adhere tightly to organ surfaces but prevent adhesion to other organs. The antiadhesive effect of nanosheets and their effect on bacterial propagation were investigated in a murine intestinal adhesion model. METHODS: Polylactic acid nanosheets (approximately 80 nm thick) were produced. Serosal defects were created by peeling off the intestinal serosa; these were left open or covered with nanosheets or Seprafilm® and the formation of intestinal adhesions was analysed. To examine bacterial propagation, a nanosheet or Seprafilm® was placed on intact murine jejunum followed by Escherichia coli inoculation at the site. RESULTS: Treatment both with nanosheets and with Seprafilm® reduced postoperative intestinal adhesion (mean adhesion score 0·67 for nanosheets, 0·43 for Seprafilm® and 2·87 for no antiadhesive treatment; P < 0·001 for nanosheets or Seprafilm® versus no adhesive treatment). Nanosheet treatment did not affect bacterial propagation in the peritoneal cavity, whereas Seprafilm®-treated mice showed bacterial propagation, leading to increased mortality. CONCLUSION: Nanosheets may be effective novel antiadhesive agents even in the presence of bacterial contamination. Surgical relevance Intra-abdominal adhesions following surgical contamination can trigger postoperative complications and lead to deterioration in long-term quality of life. However, currently there are no effective antiadhesion materials to prevent the formation of adhesions. Treatment with ultrathin nanosheets effectively reduced postoperative intestinal adhesion in an experimental mouse model, and did not affect bacterial propagation in the peritoneal cavity. These nanosheets are potent novel antiadhesive materials that potentially can be applied even in contaminated conditions.

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  120. In vivo estimation of optical properties of rat liver using single-reflectance fiber probe during ischemia and reperfusion Reviewed

    Sharmin Akter, Tomoki Tanabe, Satoshi Maejima, Satoko Kawauchi, Shunichi Sato, Akinari Hinoki, Suefumi Aosasa, Junji Yamamoto, Izumi Nishidate

    OPTICAL REVIEW   Vol. 23 ( 2 ) page: 354 - 359   2016.4

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    To quantify the changes in optical properties of in vivo rat liver tissue, we applied diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) system using single-reflectance fiber probe during ischemia and reperfusion evoked by hepatic portal occlusion (hepatic artery, portal vein and bile duct). Changes in the reduced scattering coefficient mu(s)', the absorption coefficient mu(a), the tissue oxygen saturation StO(2), and the oxidation of heme aa3 in cytochrome c oxidase (CcO) OHaa(3) of in vivo rat liver (n = 6) were evaluated. Heme aa(3) in CcO were significantly reduced (P &lt; 0.05) during ischemia, which indicates a sign of mitochondrial energy failure induced by oxygen insufficiency of liver tissue. We found that OHaa(3) obtained from the proposed method was unchanged immediately after the onset of ischemia and started gradually decreasing at 2 min after the onset of ischemia. Difference in the time course between OHaa3 and the conventional ratio metric analysis with mu(a)(605)/mu(a)(620) reported in literature demonstrates that the proposed method is effective in reduction of optical cross talk between hemoglobin and heme aa3. Our results suggest that DRS technique is applicable and useful for assessing in vivo tissue viability and hemodynamics in liver intraoperatively.

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  121. Single-incision thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in a 14-year-old girl Reviewed

    Kazuki Koiwai, Takemaru Tanimizu, Akinari Hinoki, Ryosuke Satake, Daiki Kitagawa, Hiroaki Komuro, Kazuo Hase, Junji Yamamoto

    Annals of Pediatric Surgery   Vol. 12 ( 2 ) page: 71 - 72   2016

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    Single-incision thoracoscopic surgery has become popular because of its potential to further extend the benefits of thoracoscopic surgery, such as less pain, a faster recovery time, and improved cosmesis, but the limited visualization due to crowding of instruments requires a certain amount of skill, especially in children. We herein describe a single-access video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for a pediatric spontaneous pneumothorax. This procedure was useful, led to less postoperative pain and a better cosmetic appearance, and resulted in satisfactory results.

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  122. Subcutaneous endoscopically assisted ligation using miniport for the treatment of girls with inguinal hernia Reviewed

    Akinari Hinoki, Ikeda Rie, Daiki Kitagawa, Kazuki Koiwai, Takemaru Tanimizu, Kazuo Hase, Shigeki Takahashi

    Annals of Pediatric Surgery   Vol. 12 ( 2 ) page: 73 - 76   2016

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    Background: This report describes the first miniport method using subcutaneous endoscopically assisted ligation (SEAL) for the treatment of girls with inguinal hernia. To validate its safety and efficacy, the authors evaluated their early experiences. Methods: Between April 2014 and December 2014, 19 SEALs using miniport were performed on 14 patients at the Fukaya Red-Cross Hospital, Saitama, Japan. Their mean age was 6 years (range, 11-128 months). This technique was performed using two ports (a 5 mm port placed using the open technique and an additional 2 mm miniport). A 5 mm laparoscope was inserted via the umbilicus. The miniport was introduced percutaneously in the inguinal region under laparoscopic guidance and manipulated around the medial or lateral hemicircumference of the internal ring extraperitoneally to place a purse-string around the internal ring. The hernia sac and patent processus vaginalis were closed at the level of the internal inguinal ring extraperitoneally with circuit suturing using the 2 mm miniport. Only the umbilical fascia was closed with an absorbable suture. No skin sutures were applied. We collected data regarding operative time, complications, and recurrence. Results: The mean operative time was 20±6 min (unilateral, n=9) or 42±8 min (bilateral, n=5). The mean follow-up period was 12.8±2.5 (range, 9-19) months. No intraoperative complications associated with the procedure occurred and no hernial recurrences have been identified so far. Conclusion: SEAL using miniport proved to be a successful operative procedure compared with other laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure procedures and produced excellent cosmetic results. SEAL using miniport for the treatment of girls with inguinal hernias appears to be safe, effective, and reliable.

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  123. Emergency hepatectomy for hepatic arteriovenous malformation combined with pulmonary hypertension in an infant Reviewed

    Naruhiko Murase, Hiroo Uchida, Akihide Tanano, Chiyoe Shirota, Akinari Hinoki, Takahisa Tainaka, Kazuki Yokota, Kazuo Oshima, Ryo Shirotsuki

    Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports   Vol. 3 ( 12 ) page: 534 - 536   2015.12

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    Patients with hepatic arteriovenous malformations rarely present with pulmonary hypertension. We report the case of a 3-month-old boy who developed severe pulmonary hypertension due to a hepatic arteriovenous malformation. The use of pulmonary vasodilators to treat the patient's pulmonary hypertension worsened his high-output heart failure. This is the first case in which emergency hepatectomy rescued a patient with hepatic arteriovenous malformations who developed pulmonary hypertension.

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  124. Evaluation of light scattering and absorption properties of in vivo rat liver using a single-reflectance fiber probe during preischemia, ischemia-reperfusion, and postmortem. Reviewed International journal

    Sharmin Akter, Satoshi Maejima, Satoko Kawauchi, Shunichi Sato, Akinari Hinoki, Suefumi Aosasa, Junji Yamamoto, Izumi Nishidate

    Journal of biomedical optics   Vol. 20 ( 7 ) page: 076010 - 076010   2015.7

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    Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) has been extensively used for characterization of biological tissues as a noninvasive optical technique to evaluate the optical properties of tissue. We investigated a method for evaluating the reduced scattering coefficient μ(s)', the absorption coefficient μ(a), the tissue oxygen saturation StO₂, and the reduction of heme aa3 in cytochrome c oxidase CcO of in vivo liver tissue using a single-reflectance fiber probe with two source-collector geometries. We performed in vivo recordings of diffuse reflectance spectra for exposed rat liver during the ischemia-reperfusion induced by the hepatic portal (hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile duct) occlusion. The time courses of μ a at 500, 530, 570, and 584 nm indicated the hemodynamic change in liver tissue as well as StO₂. Significant increase in μ(a)(605)/μ(a)(620) during ischemia and after euthanasia induced by nitrogen breathing was observed, which indicates the reduction of heme aa3, representing a sign of mitochondrial energy failure. The time courses of μ(s)' at 500, 530, 570, and 584 nm were well correlated with those of μ(a), which also reflect the scattering by red blood cells. On the other hand, at 700 and 800 nm, a temporary increase in μ(s)' and an irreversible decrease in μ(s)' were observed during ischemia-reperfusion and after euthanasia induced by nitrogen breathing, respectively. The change in μ(s)' in the near-infrared wavelength region during ischemia is indicative of the morphological changes in the cellular and subcellular structures induced by the ischemia, whereas that after euthanasia implies the hepatocyte vacuolation. The results of the present study indicate the potential application of the current DRS system for evaluating the pathophysiological conditions of in vivo liver tissue.

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  125. A repressor protein, Mnt, is a novel negative regulator of vascular smooth muscle cell hypertrophy by angiotensin II and neointimal hyperplasia by arterial injury. Reviewed International journal

    Takehiko Takayanagi, Akito Eguchi, Akira Takaguri, Akinari Hinoki, Allison M Bourne, Katherine J Elliott, Peter J Hurlin, Satoru Eguchi

    Atherosclerosis   Vol. 228 ( 1 ) page: 90 - 3   2013.5

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    OBJECTIVE: The Max-interacting protein Mnt is a transcriptional repressor that can antagonize the transcriptional and proliferation-related activities of Myc. Here, we tested the hypothesis that Mnt is a negative regulator of pathological vascular remodeling. METHODS: Adenovirus encoding Mnt or control GFP was infected to cultured rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) and carotid arteries after a balloon angioplasty. RESULTS: In VSMC, adenoviral gene transfer of Mnt suppressed angiotensin II-induced protein expression of early growth response protein-1 (Egr1) and its promoter activation. Mnt adenovirus did not interfere with upstream signaling of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II-induced protein accumulation in VSMC was inhibited by Mnt adenovirus. Mnt adenovirus also inhibited platelet-derived growth factor-induced VSMC proliferation. Moreover, Mnt adenovirus prevented neointima formation in response to arterial injury. The adenoviral Mnt gene transfer also prevented Egr1 induction in neointima. CONCLUSION: These data identify Mnt as a previously unrecognized negative regulator of pathological vascular remodeling.

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  126. A disintegrin and metalloprotease 17 mediates neointimal hyperplasia in vasculature. Reviewed International journal

    Akira Takaguri, Keita Kimura, Akinari Hinoki, Allison M Bourne, Michael V Autieri, Satoru Eguchi

    Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979)   Vol. 57 ( 4 ) page: 841 - 5   2011.4

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    The requirement of a metalloprotease, a disintegrin and metalloprotease 17 (ADAM17) for the growth of cultured vascular smooth muscle cells has been demonstrated in vitro. However, whether this metalloprotease is responsible for vascular remodeling in vivo remains unanswered. Rat carotid arteries were analyzed 2 weeks after a balloon angioplasty. The neointimal cells were strongly positive for ADAM17 immunostaining. Marked inhibition of intimal hyperplasia was observed in a dominant-negative ADAM17 adenovirus-treated carotid artery. Proliferating cell nuclear antigen-positive cells and phospho-epidermal growth factor receptor-positive cells in the neointima were reduced by dominant-negative ADAM17 as well. In contrast, the neointima formation, proliferating cell nuclear antigen-positive cells, and phospho-epidermal growth factor receptor-positive cells were markedly enhanced by wild-type ADAM17 adenovirus. In conclusion, ADAM17 activation is involved in epidermal growth factor receptor activation and subsequent neointimal hyperplasia after vascular injury. ADAM17 could be a novel therapeutic target for pathophysiological vascular remodeling.

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  127. Caveolin-1 negatively regulates a metalloprotease-dependent epidermal growth factor receptor transactivation by angiotensin II. Reviewed International journal

    Akira Takaguri, Heigoro Shirai, Keita Kimura, Akinari Hinoki, Kunie Eguchi, MaryEllen Carlile-Klusacek, Baohua Yang, Victor Rizzo, Satoru Eguchi

    Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology   Vol. 50 ( 3 ) page: 545 - 51   2011.3

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    A metalloprotease, ADAM17, mediates the generation of mature ligands for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). This is the key signaling step by which angiotensin II (AngII) induces EGFR transactivation leading to hypertrophy and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). However, the regulatory mechanism of ADAM17 activity remains largely unclear. Here we hypothesized that caveolin-1 (Cav1), the major structural protein of a caveolae, a membrane microdomain, is involved in the regulation of ADAM17. In cultured VSMCs, infection of adenovirus encoding Cav1 markedly inhibited AngII-induced EGFR ligand shedding, EGFR transactivation, ERK activation, hypertrophy and migration, but not intracellular Ca(2+) elevation. Methyl-β-cyclodextrin and filipin, reagents that disrupt raft structure, both stimulated an EGFR ligand shedding and EGFR transactivation in VSMCs. In addition, non-detergent sucrose gradient membrane fractionations revealed that ADAM17 cofractionated with Cav1 in lipid rafts. These results suggest that lipid rafts and perhaps caveolae provide a negative regulatory environment for EGFR transactivation linked to vascular remodeling induced by AngII. These novel findings may provide important information to target cardiovascular diseases under the enhanced renin angiotensin system.

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  128. P115rgs, A G12/13 Inhibitor, Prevents Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Activation and Neointima Formation in Response to Balloon Angioplasty

    Akira Takaguri, Katsuhiro Okuda, Katherine Elliott, Keita Kimura, Akinari Hinoki, Kunie Eguchi, Satoru Eguchi

    HYPERTENSION   Vol. 56 ( 5 ) page: E146 - E146   2010.11

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  129. Identification of a Repressor Protein, Mnt, as a Negative Regulator of Pathological Vascular Remodeling

    Akira Takaguri, Katsuhiro Okuda, Kathy Elliott, Akinari Hinoki, Kunie Eguchi, Satoru Eguchi

    HYPERTENSION   Vol. 56 ( 5 ) page: E118 - E118   2010.11

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  130. Caveolin-1 negatively regulates a metalloprotease-dependent EGF receptor transactivation by angiotensin II

    Akira Takaguri, Heigoro Shirai, Akinari Hinoki, Victor Rizzo, Satoru Eguchi

    FASEB JOURNAL   Vol. 24   2010.4

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  131. Pathological neovascularization is reduced by inactivation of ADAM17 in endothelial cells but not in pericytes. Reviewed International journal

    Gisela Weskamp, Karen Mendelson, Steve Swendeman, Sylvain Le Gall, Yan Ma, Stephen Lyman, Akinari Hinoki, Satoru Eguchi, Victor Guaiquil, Keisuke Horiuchi, Carl P Blobel

    Circulation research   Vol. 106 ( 5 ) page: 932 - 40   2010.3

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    RATIONALE: Pathological neovascularization is a critical component of diseases such as proliferative retinopathies, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, yet much remains to be learned about the underlying causes. Previous studies showed that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A activates the membrane-anchored metalloproteinase ADAM17 (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 17) in endothelial cells, thereby stimulating crosstalk between VEGF receptor 2 and extracellular signal-regulated kinase. These findings raised interesting questions about the role of ADAM17 in angiogenesis and neovascularization in vivo. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to inactivate ADAM17 in endothelial cells or in pericytes to determine how this affects developmental angiogenesis, pathological retinal neovascularization and heterotopic tumor growth. METHODS AND RESULTS: We generated animals in which floxed ADAM17 was removed by Tie2-Cre in endothelial cells, or by smooth muscle (sm) Cre in smooth muscle cells and pericytes. There were no evident developmental defects in either conditional knockout strain, but pathological retinal neovascularization and growth of heterotopically injected tumor cells was reduced in Adam17flox/flox/Tie2-Cre mice, although not in Adam17flox/flox/sm-Cre mice. Moreover, lack of ADAM17 in endothelial cells decreased ex vivo chord formation, and this could be largely restored by addition of the ADAM17 substrate HB-EGF (heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor). Finally we found that ADAM17 is important for the VEGF receptor 2 stimulated processing of several receptors with known functions in endothelial cell biology. CONCLUSIONS: These results provide the first evidence for a role for ADAM17 in pathological neovascularization in vivo. Because ADAM17 does not appear to be required for normal developmental angiogenesis or vascular homeostasis, it could emerge as a good target for treatment of pathological neovascularization.

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  132. p21-activated kinase 1 participates in vascular remodeling in vitro and in vivo. Reviewed International journal

    Akinari Hinoki, Keita Kimura, Sadaharu Higuchi, Kunie Eguchi, Akira Takaguri, Kazuhiro Ishimaru, Gerald D Frank, William T Gerthoffer, Laura J Sommerville, Michael V Autieri, Satoru Eguchi

    Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979)   Vol. 55 ( 1 ) page: 161 - 5   2010.1

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    Vascular smooth muscle cell hypertrophy, proliferation, or migration occurs in hypertension, atherosclerosis, and restenosis after angioplasty, leading to pathophysiological vascular remodeling. Angiotensin II and platelet-derived growth factor are well-known participants of vascular remodeling and activate a myriad of downstream protein kinases, including p21-activated protein kinase (PAK1). PAK1, an effector kinase of small GTPases, phosphorylates several substrates to regulate cytoskeletal reorganization. However, the exact role of PAK1 activation in vascular remodeling remains to be elucidated. Here, we have hypothesized that PAK1 is a critical target of intervention for the prevention of vascular remodeling. Adenoviral expression of dominant-negative PAK1 inhibited angiotensin II-stimulated vascular smooth muscle cell migration. It also inhibited vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation induced by platelet-derived growth factor. PAK1 was activated in neointima of the carotid artery after balloon injury in the rat. Moreover, marked inhibition of the neointima hyperplasia was observed in a dominant-negative PAK1 adenovirus-treated carotid artery after the balloon injury. Taken together, these results suggest that PAK1 is involved in both angiotensin II and platelet-derived growth factor-mediated vascular smooth muscle cell remodeling, and inactivation of PAK1 in vivo could be effective in preventing pathophysiological vascular remodeling.

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  133. Identification of HGF as a Novel Vascular ADAM Metalloprotease Substrate by Phage Display

    Sadaharu Higuchi, Keita Kimura, Akira Takaguri, Akinari Hinoki, Kunie Eguchi, Gerald D. Frank, Satoru Eguchi

    CIRCULATION   Vol. 120 ( 18 ) page: S1141 - S1141   2009.11

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  134. Signal Cross-Talk Between PDGF Receptor beta and G12/13 Mediates Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration by PDGF-BB: Implication in Neointima Formation

    Akinari Hinoki, Keita Kimura, Kunie Eguchi, Sadaharu Higuchi, Kazuhiro Ishimaru, Michael V. Autieri, Laura J. Sommerville, Gerald D. Frank, Satoru Eguchi

    ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY   Vol. 29 ( 7 ) page: E56 - E57   2009.7

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  135. Role of PAK1 Activation in Migration of VSMC in Vitro and in Arterial Neointima Formation in Vivo

    Keita Kimura, Akinari Hinoki, Kazuhiro Ishimaru, Sadaharu Higuchi, Kunie Eguchi, Michael V. Autieri, Laura J. Sommerville, Gerald D. Frank, Satoru Eguchi

    ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY   Vol. 29 ( 7 ) page: E57 - E57   2009.7

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  136. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase inhibits G12/13 and rho-kinase activated by the angiotensin II type-1 receptor: implication in vascular migration. Reviewed International journal

    Hiroyuki Suzuki, Keita Kimura, Heigoro Shirai, Kunie Eguchi, Sadaharu Higuchi, Akinari Hinoki, Kazuhiro Ishimaru, Eugen Brailoiu, Danny N Dhanasekaran, Laura N Stemmle, Timothy A Fields, Gerald D Frank, Michael V Autieri, Satoru Eguchi

    Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology   Vol. 29 ( 2 ) page: 217 - 24   2009.2

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    BACKGROUND: Although, endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase (eNOS) is believed to antagonize vascular remodeling induced by the angiotensin II (AngII) type-1 receptor, the exact signaling mechanism remains unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS: By expressing eNOS to vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) via adenovirus, we investigated a signal transduction mechanism of the eNOS gene transfer in preventing vascular remodeling induced by AngII. We found marked inhibition of AngII-induced Rho/Rho-kinase activation and subsequent VSMC migration by eNOS gene transfer whereas G(q)-dependent transactivation of the epidermal growth factor receptor by AngII remains intact. This could be explained by the specific inhibition of G(12/13) activation by eNOS-mediated G(12/13) phosphorylation. CONCLUSIONS: The eNOS/NO cascade specifically targets the Rho/Rho-kinase system via inhibition of G(12/13) to prevent vascular migration induced by AngII, representing a novel signal cross-talk in cardiovascular protection by NO.

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  137. Distinct roles of protease-activated receptors in signal transduction regulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase. Reviewed International journal

    Hiroyuki Suzuki, Evangeline D Motley, Kunie Eguchi, Akinari Hinoki, Heigoro Shirai, Vabren Watts, Laura N Stemmle, Timothy A Fields, Satoru Eguchi

    Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979)   Vol. 53 ( 2 ) page: 182 - 8   2009.2

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    Protease-activated receptors (PARs), such as PAR1 and PAR2, have been implicated in the regulation of endothelial NO production. We hypothesized that PAR1 and PAR2 distinctly regulate the activity of endothelial NO synthase through the selective phosphorylation of a positive regulatory site, Ser(1179), and a negative regulatory site, Thr(497), in bovine aortic endothelial cells. A selective PAR1 ligand, TFLLR, stimulated the phosphorylation of endothelial NO synthase at Thr(497). It had a minimal effect on Ser(1179) phosphorylation. In contrast, a selective PAR2 ligand, SLIGRL, stimulated the phosphorylation of Ser(1179) with no noticeable effect on Thr(497). Thrombin has been shown to transactivate PAR2 through PAR1. Thus, thrombin, as well as a peptide mimicking the PAR1 tethered ligand, TRAP, stimulated phosphorylation of both sites. Also, thrombin and SLIGRL, but not TFLLR, stimulated cGMP production. A G(q) inhibitor blocked thrombin- and SLIGRL-induced Ser(1179) phosphorylation, whereas it enhanced thrombin-induced Thr(497) phosphorylation. In contrast, a G(12/13) inhibitor blocked thrombin- and TFLLR-induced Thr(497) phosphorylation, whereas it enhanced the Ser(1179) phosphorylation. Although a Rho-kinase inhibitor, Y27632, blocked the Thr(497) phosphorylation, other inhibitors that targeted Rho-kinase failed to block TFLLR-induced Thr(497) phosphorylation. These data suggest that PAR1 and PAR2 distinctly regulate endothelial NO synthase phosphorylation and activity through G(12/13) and G(q), respectively, delineating the novel signaling pathways by which the proteases act on protease-activated receptors to potentially modulate endothelial functions.

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  138. Involvement of Adam17 in Neointima Formation after Vascular Injury; Potential Role of Tyrosine Phosphorylation on its Activity

    Akinari Hinoki, Sadaharu Higuchi, Keita Kimura, Kunie Eguchi, Michael V. Autieri, Laura J. Sommerville, Gerald D. Frank, Satoru Eguchi

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  139. Caveolin-1 regulates ADAM17-dependent EGF receptor transactivation induced by angiotensin II

    Akinari Hinoki, Keita Kimura, Sadaharu Higuchi, Kunie Eguchi, Baohua Yang, Victor Rizzo, Gerald D. Frank, Satoru Eguchi

    HYPERTENSION   Vol. 52 ( 4 ) page: E57 - E57   2008.10

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  140. ADAM17 is a new therapeutic target for neointima formation after vascular injury: Impact of tyrosine phosphorylation on its activity

    Keita Kimura, Akinari Hinoki, Sadaharu Higuchi, Heigoro Shirai, Kunie Eguchi, Michael V. Autieri, Laura J. Sommerville, Gerald D. Frank, Satoru Eguchi

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  141. Central role of Gq in the hypertrophic signal transduction of angiotensin II in vascular smooth muscle cells. Reviewed International journal

    Haruhiko Ohtsu, Sadaharu Higuchi, Heigoro Shirai, Kunie Eguchi, Hiroyuki Suzuki, Akinari Hinoki, Eugen Brailoiu, Andrea D Eckhart, Gerald D Frank, Satoru Eguchi

    Endocrinology   Vol. 149 ( 7 ) page: 3569 - 75   2008.7

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    The angiotensin II (AngII) type 1 receptor (AT(1)) plays a critical role in hypertrophy of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Although it is well known that G(q) is the major G protein activated by the AT(1) receptor, the requirement of G(q) for AngII-induced VSMC hypertrophy remains unclear. By using cultured VSMCs, this study examined the requirement of G(q) for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway, the Rho-kinase (ROCK) pathway, and subsequent hypertrophy. AngII-induced intracellular Ca(2+) elevation was completely inhibited by a pharmacological G(q) inhibitor as well as by adenovirus encoding a G(q) inhibitory minigene. AngII (100nm)-induced EGFR transactivation was almost completely inhibited by these inhibitors, whereas these inhibitors only partially inhibited AngII (100nm)-induced phosphorylation of a ROCK substrate, myosin phosphatase target subunit-1. Stimulation of VSMCs with AngII resulted in an increase of cellular protein and cell volume but not in cell number. The G(q) inhibitors completely blocked these hypertrophic responses, whereas a G protein-independent AT(1) agonist did not stimulate these hypertrophic responses. In conclusion, G(q) appears to play a major role in the EGFR pathway, leading to vascular hypertrophy induced by AngII. Vascular G(q) seems to be a critical target of intervention against cardiovascular diseases associated with the enhanced renin-angiotensin system.

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  142. Involvement of caveolin-1 in a metalloprotease-dependent EGF receptor transactivation and subsequent cell hypertrophy induced by angiotensin II

    Sadaharu Higuchi, Akinari Hinoki, Heigoro Shirai, Kunie Eguchi, Gerald D. Frank, MaryEllen Carlile, Baohua Yang, Victor Rizzo, Satoru Eguchi

    ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY   Vol. 28 ( 6 ) page: E45 - E45   2008.6

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  143. ADAM17 mediates neointima formation: Potential requirement of its tyrosine phosphorylation

    Akinari Hinoki, Sadaharu Higuchi, Heigoro Shirai, Kunie Eguchi, Gerald D. Frank, Satoru Eguchi

    ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY   Vol. 28 ( 6 ) page: E45 - E45   2008.6

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  144. Novel role of protein kinase C-delta Tyr 311 phosphorylation in vascular smooth muscle cell hypertrophy by angiotensin II. Reviewed International journal

    Hidekatsu Nakashima, Gerald D Frank, Heigoro Shirai, Akinari Hinoki, Sadaharu Higuchi, Haruhiko Ohtsu, Kunie Eguchi, Archana Sanjay, Mary E Reyland, Peter J Dempsey, Tadashi Inagami, Satoru Eguchi

    Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979)   Vol. 51 ( 2 ) page: 232 - 8   2008.2

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    We have shown previously that activation of protein kinase C-delta (PKC delta) is required for angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Here, we have hypothesized that PKC delta phosphorylation at Tyr(311) plays a critical role in VSMC hypertrophy induced by Ang II. Immunoblotting was used to monitor PKC delta phosphorylation at Tyr(311), and cell size and protein measurements were used to detect hypertrophy in VSMCs. PKC delta was rapidly (0.5 to 10.0 minutes) phosphorylated at Tyr(311) by Ang II. This phosphorylation was markedly blocked by an Src family kinase inhibitor and dominant-negative Src but not by an epidermal growth factor receptor kinase inhibitor. Ang II-induced Akt phosphorylation and hypertrophic responses were significantly enhanced in VSMCs expressing PKC delta wild-type compared with VSMCs expressing control vector, whereas the enhancements were markedly diminished in VSMCs expressing a PKC delta Y311F mutant. Also, these responses were significantly inhibited in VSMCs expressing kinase-inactive PKC delta K376A compared with VSMCs expressing control vector. From these data, we conclude that not only PKC delta kinase activation but also the Src-dependent Tyr(311) phosphorylation contributes to Akt activation and subsequent VSMC hypertrophy induced by Ang II, thus signifying a novel molecular mechanism for enhancement of cardiovascular diseases induced by Ang II.

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  145. Rho-kinase mediates activation of PAK1 and its interaction with mnt by angiotensin II in vascular smooth muscle cells: Novel combination analysis using a phage display and LC/MS analysis

    Heigoro Shirai, Sadaharu Higuchi, Akinari Hinoki, Gerald D. Frank, Evangeline D. Motley, Tomoyuki Oe, Satoru Eguchi

    HYPERTENSION   Vol. 50 ( 4 ) page: E96 - E96   2007.10

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  146. Novel involvement of caveolin-1 in adam 17-dependent EGF receptor transactivation induced by angiotensin II

    Heigoro Shirai, Sadaharu Higuchi, Akinari Hinoki, Kunie Eguchi, Gerald D. Frank, MaryEllen Carlile-Klusacek, Baohua Yang, Victor Rizzo, Satoru Eguchi

    CIRCULATION   Vol. 116 ( 16 ) page: 236 - 236   2007.10

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  147. Distinct molecular regulation and eNOS sensitivity of Rho/ROCK activation and EGFR transactivation through the angiotensin II type 1 receptor

    Akinari Hinoki, Heigoro Shirai, Sadaharu Higuchi, Kunie Eguchi, Gerald D. Frank, Gerald D. Frank

    HYPERTENSION   Vol. 50 ( 4 ) page: E97 - E97   2007.10

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  148. Suppression of proinflammatory cytokine production in macrophages by lansoprazole. Reviewed International journal

    Akinari Hinoki, Kazunori Yoshimura, Keiko Fujita, Masumi Akita, Rie Ikeda, Masabumi Nagashima, Masahiko Nomura, Akira Satomi

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 22 ( 11 ) page: 915 - 23   2006.11

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    Macrophages (MPs) produce increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines in Crohn's disease; these cytokines are thought to play a central role in the occurrence of the disease. Biologics are currently available for anti-cytokine therapy, but treating intestinal inflammation through direct suppression of proinflammatory cytokine production could be more effective. P-ATPase inhibitors have been reported to be anti-inflammatory, and these inhibitors might suppress the production of MP proinflammatory cytokines. In this study, we examined the effect of two types of ATPase inhibitors on the expression patterns of typical proinflammatory cytokines. Peritoneal MPs from 6- to 8-week-old mice were cultured for 48 h in the presence of lansoprazole (P-ATPase inhibitor), bafilomycin A(1) (V-ATPase inhibitor), or the control solvent dimethylsulfoxide. The MPs were then examined for cytokine expression by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and culture supernatants were examined for cytokine production with a multiplex assay in a suspension array system. The possible existence of P-ATPase mRNA in MPs was explored using reverse-transcriptase PCR. P-ATPase mRNA was not detected in MP cells. However, all examined proinflammatory cytokines decreased significantly in their mRNA and protein expression in the lansoprazole-treated group. Conversely, bafilomycin A(1) increased the levels of these cytokines. Lansoprazole might be useful for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), including Crohn's disease, as it suppresses the production of relevant MP proinflammatory cytokines. However, because P-ATPase was not detected in MPs, the mechanism is unclear and remains to be studied further in an IBD animal model.

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  149. Suppression of proinflammatory cytokine production in macrophages by lansoprazole.

    Hinoki A, Yoshimura K, Fujita K, Akita M, Ikeda R, Nagashima M, Nomura M, Satomi A

    Pediatric surgery international   Vol. 22 ( 11 ) page: 915 - 23   2006.11

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  1. 神経芽腫における尿中バイオマーカー(Urinary biomarkers predicting treatment outcomes in neuroblastoma)

    Narita Atsushi, Hinoki Akinari, Yokota Kazuki, Hamada Motoharu, Kataoka Shinsuke, Kawashima Nozomu, Muramatsu Hideki, Nishio Nobuhiro, Uchida Hiroo, Takahashi Yoshiyuki

    日本小児血液・がん学会雑誌   Vol. 58 ( 4 ) page: 225 - 225   2021.10

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  2. Single-cell RNA sequencing of intestinal immune cells involved in NEC

    大島一夫, 大島一夫, 田中裕次郎, 澤新一郎, 郷康広, 奥野友介, 檜顕成, 城田千代栄, 田井中貴久, 住田亙, 横田一樹, 牧田智, 岡本眞宗, 滝本愛太朗, 狩野陽子, 内田広夫

    日本小児外科学会雑誌   Vol. 57 ( 2 ) page: 319 - 319   2021

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  3. 胆道閉鎖症における食道胃静脈瘤の診断に対するshear wave elastographyの有用性

    横山 晋也, 石上 雅敏, 本多 隆, 葛谷 貞二, 石津 洋二, 伊藤 隆徳, 藤城 光弘, 田中 裕次郎, 檜 顕成, 城田 千代栄, 田井中 貴久, 牧田 智, 谷 有希子, 田中 智子, 内田 広夫

    日本小児外科学会雑誌   Vol. 55 ( 3 ) page: 539 - 539   2019.5

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  4. 静電植毛電極を用いた多誘導心電図測定ウェア

    竹下俊弘, 吉田学, 竹井祐介, 大内篤, 檜顕成, 内田広夫, 小林健

    バイオメカニクス研究センター&エレクトロニクス実装学会九州支部合同研究会   Vol. 7th (CD-ROM)   2019

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    竹下俊弘, 吉田学, 竹井裕介, 大内篤, 小林健, 檜顕成, 内田広夫

    センサ・マイクロマシンと応用システムシンポジウム(CD-ROM)   Vol. 36th   2019

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  6. 生分解性新規マグネシウム合金を用いた体内残存異物とならないステープルの開発

    天野 日出, 檜 顕成, 花田 幸太郎, 田井中 貴久, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 横田 一樹, 村瀬 成彦, 大島 一夫, 白月 遼, 千馬 耕亮, 藤代 準, 田中 裕次郎, 内田 広夫

    日本小児外科学会雑誌   Vol. 54 ( 3 ) page: 680 - 680   2018.5

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  7. 体内残存異物とならない亜鉛合金を用いた内視鏡外科手術用デバイスの開発

    天野 日出, 檜 顕成, 三宅 行一, 田井中 貴久, 城田 千代栄, 住田 亙, 横田 一樹, 村瀬 成彦, 大島 一夫, 白月 遼, 千馬 耕亮, 藤代 準, 田中 裕次郎, 内田 広夫

    日本内視鏡外科学会雑誌   Vol. 22 ( 7 ) page: SF023 - 02   2017.12

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  8. 治療終了20年後にBudd-Chiari症候群を呈した肝芽腫の1例

    杉山 正彦, 檜 顕成, 石丸 哲也, 渡邊 美穂, 佐藤 かおり, 星野 論子, 魚谷 千都絵, 沓掛 真衣, 藤代 準

    日本小児外科学会雑誌   Vol. 53 ( 4 ) page: 975 - 975   2017.6

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  9. 先天性心疾患を有する新生児・乳児における高直接ビリルビン血症

    藤代 準, 杉山 正彦, 檜 顕成, 石丸 哲也, 渡邊 美穂, 佐藤 かおり, 星野 論子, 魚谷 千都絵, 沓掛 真衣

    日本小児外科学会雑誌   Vol. 53 ( 3 ) page: 637 - 637   2017.5

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  10. 当科における20歳以上外来通院患者の現状とトランジションへの取組

    杉山 正彦, 檜 顕成, 石丸 哲也, 渡邊 美穂, 佐藤 かおり, 星野 論子, 魚谷 千都絵, 沓掛 真衣, 藤代 準

    日本小児外科学会雑誌   Vol. 53 ( 3 ) page: 615 - 615   2017.5

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  11. 小児内視鏡外科手術におけるナビゲーション・シミュレーション 小児外科医にとって手術ロボットは有用か 小児胸腔モデルを用いた縫合シミュレーション

    高澤 慎也, 石丸 哲也, 檜 顕成, 原田 香奈子, 出家 亨一, 藤代 準, 杉田 直彦, 光石 衛, 岩中 督, 内田 広夫

    日本内視鏡外科学会雑誌   Vol. 21 ( 7 ) page: WS7 - 1   2016.12

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  12. 胃排出遅延と胃食道逆流症を伴う重症心身障碍者に対して腹腔鏡下胃空腸吻合付加噴門形成術を施行した1例

    石丸 哲也, 杉山 正彦, 新井 真理, 檜 顕成, 佐藤 かおり, 星野 論子, 追木 宏宣, 藤代 準

    日本内視鏡外科学会雑誌   Vol. 21 ( 7 ) page: DP80 - 3   2016.12

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  13. Surgical Timing in Children with Right Lower Abdominal Pain : An Attempt to Diagnere Acute Appenelicitis by Color Doppler Ultrasonography

    KAWASE Hirokazu, TAKAHASHI Shigeki, SATOMI Akira, TANIMIZU Takemaru, YONEKAWA Hironobu, SAKAI Masato, IKEDA Rie, HINOKI Akinari, ADACHI Masaki

      Vol. 21 ( 7 ) page: 1209 - 1215   2001.9

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KAKENHI (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) 22

  1. Improvement and Validation of a Discriminant Model for Amplification of the Neuroblastoma MYC Gene by Tyrosine Metabolite Markers

    Grant number:23K07308  2023.4 - 2026.3

    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

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  2. 腎芽腫メタボローム解析(尿/組織)による診断マーカーとオンコメタボライト探索

    Grant number:22K07276  2022.4 - 2025.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(C)

    岡本 眞宗, 城田 千代栄, 成田 敦, 牧田 智, 田井中 貴久, 内田 広夫, 高橋 義行, 大澤 毅, 住田 亙, 田中 裕次郎, 檜 顕成

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    増殖・浸潤・転移などがんの進展における中心代謝と代謝リプログラミングの役割については未だ不明な点が多い。本研究で腎芽腫細胞に特異的な中心代謝に関与する代謝物(オンコメタボライト)を見出す。がん細胞に特異的な代謝系を見出すことにより、正常細胞の代謝系との違いを標的とする新たながんの治療戦略の開発を目指す。腎芽腫患児の尿、腫瘍組織のキャピラリー電気泳動質量分析法を中心とした代謝物解析により、中心代謝に関与するオンコメタボライトを探索し、従来の集学的治療と遺伝子解析だけでは解明できなかった病態解明及び新たな診断治療法の開発に繋げる。
    Wilms腫瘍は小児の腎腫瘍の中で最も頻度が高い腫瘍であり、小児腎腫瘍の90%を占める。現在ではStageⅠであれば90%以上の5年生存率が得られ治癒可能な病気へと変化してきたが、現行の治療法では未だ十分な治療効果とは言えない。腎動脈や大動脈周囲のリンパ節や肺に転移をきたしやすく、腎静脈から下大静脈内に 腫瘍塞栓を形成することもあり、全体の約10%に予後不良群を認める。最近ではメタボロミクス技術の発展により生体内の代謝情報を鋭敏且つ包括的に捉えることが可能となり、様々な癌種において新たなバイオマーカーや病態の解明が進んでいる。本研究はWilms腫瘍における患児尿と健常コントロール尿の代謝プロファイルの違いや関連を明らかにすることを目的とし、CE/MS:キャピラリー電気泳動質量分析法を中心に代謝物を測定した。(新規サンプル)
    尚、臨床情報付き尿サンプルは採取24時間以内に-80℃で凍結保存し研究に使用する。
    尿10サンプル(Wilms腫瘍・健常コントロール)をキャピラリー電気泳動質量分析法で測定した。現在、Wilms腫瘍で疾患貢献度の高い代謝物の候補を検討中である。
    引き続き、Wilms腫瘍尿において疾患貢献度の高い代謝物をターゲットに、疾病機序の解明、尿中バイオマーカー探索を続けていく。

  3. 横紋筋肉腫メタボローム解析(尿/組織)による診断マーカーとオンコメタボライト探索

    Grant number:22K07911  2022.4 - 2025.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(C)

    住田 亙, 城田 千代栄, 成田 敦, 牧田 智, 田井中 貴久, 内田 広夫, 高橋 義行, 大澤 毅, 田中 裕次郎, 檜 顕成

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    小児の肉腫のなかで最も頻度が高い横紋筋肉腫を標的とし、その中心代謝に関与する代謝産物(オンコメタボライト)及びその特異的な代謝系を見出すことを目標に、生体内の情報を鋭敏且つ包括的に捉えやすいメタボロミクス(キャピラリー電気泳動質量分析法を中心に)に着目する。第一段階として、尿検体を研究サンプルとして用い、尿中代謝物解析(CE/MS:キャピラリー電気泳動質量分析法を中心にLC/MS: 液体クロマトグラフィー質量分析法)から、代謝物を網羅的に測定し、横紋筋肉腫の中心代謝に特異的な代謝物(オンコメタボライト)の解明を目指す。
    横紋筋肉腫は小児肉腫の中で最も頻度が高い希少性・難治性の肉腫であり、小児がんの5~8%を占める。治癒可能な病気へと変化しつつあるが、現行の治療法では未だ十分な治療効果が期待できない。小児横紋筋肉腫の5年無増悪生存率は高リスク群で30~50%と予後不良で現在の診断治療法だけでは未だ十分な治療効果とは言えず、新たな診断治療法の開発が急務である。最近では質量分析計を用いたメタボロミクスの発展により生体内の代謝情報を鋭敏且つ包括的に捉えることが可能となり、様々な癌種において新たなバイオマーカーや病態の解明が進んでいる。メタボロミクスは生命現象そのものを観察することができ、先入観にとらわれず包括的に生命現象を捉えることができる。横紋筋肉腫においても代謝変動の解明が病因解明や新規治療法の開発に寄与すると考えられるが、その代謝変動に着目した診断マーカーや創薬は前例がない。本研究課題の核心をなす学術的「問い」は横紋筋肉腫に特徴的にみられる代謝産物(オンコメタボライト)や代謝系を見出すことである。本研究では横紋筋肉種患児尿サンプルでメタボローム解析を行い、疾患貢献度の高い尿中代謝物(バイオマーカー)を抽出、更に病態解明を目指して代謝物パスウエイ解析を行い検証する。
    ①詳細な臨床情報を有する尿検体の回収(神経芽腫患児および健常者)、②診療情報を生かした横紋筋肉腫検査モデル構築と妥当性の検証、③代謝経路などの代謝リプログラミング解析の計3項目を検討予定である。
    健常者10サンプルと病理組織が胎児型の横紋筋肉腫15サンプルを収集し、尿中代謝物を測定した。LC/MS: 液体クロマトグラフィー質量分析法とCE/MS: キャピラリー電気泳動質量分析法で健常者と胎児型横紋筋肉腫の尿中代謝物を測定・比較し、胎児型横紋筋肉腫で21代謝物の有意な上昇を確認した。
    現在、胎児型横紋筋肉腫にて有意に上昇している代謝経路などの代謝リプログラミング解析も検証中である。
    ①詳細な臨床情報を有する尿検体の回収(横紋筋肉腫患児および健常者)、②診療情報を生かした横紋筋肉腫検査モデル構築と妥当性の検証、③代謝経路などの代謝リプログラミング解析の計3項目を中心に研究を行う。引き続き横紋筋肉腫の悪性度を尿中代謝物で評価するために、横紋筋肉腫の判別に使用できるか検証する必要があると考えている。
    より悪性度が高いとされている病理組織が胞巣型の横紋筋肉腫についても検討を行う。
    本研究では今後もLC/MS:液体クロマトグラフィー質量分析法とCE/MS:キャピラリー電気泳動質量分析法で関連する代謝物を検討する。

  4. Development of surgical navigation system for esophageal atresia / tracheoesophageal fistula using AI Image analysis and forceps location information

    Grant number:22H03703  2022.4 - 2025.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

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  5. 腎芽腫患児の代謝物網羅解析によるバイオマーカーの探索と創薬への挑戦

    Grant number:21K07805  2021.4 - 2024.3

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(C)

    田中 裕次郎, 大澤 毅, 内田 広夫, 檜 顕成, 大島 一夫, 城田 千代栄, 田井中 貴久, 住田 亙, 横田 一樹

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    腎芽腫は小児腎腫瘍の90%を占めるが、全体の約10%に予後不良群を認め、診断バイオマーカーが存在しない。最近メタボロミクス技術の発展により生体内の代謝情報を鋭敏且つ包括的に捉えることが可能となり、様々な癌種において新たなバイオマーカーや病態の解明が進んでいる。腎芽腫においても代謝変動の解明が病因解明や新規治療法の開発に寄与すると考えられるが、その代謝変動に着目した診断マーカーや創薬は前例がない。本研究では腎芽腫をターゲットに尿だけでなく、血液、がん組織を加えた腎芽腫50サンプルの代謝物変動を捉えるメタボローム解析を行い、疾患特異的なバイオマーカー探索とその病態解明に挑む。
    腎芽腫(ウイルムス腫瘍)は小児の腎臓に発生する代表的な悪性腫瘍であり、遺伝子異常,合併奇形,関連症候群を呈することが知られている。がん化に伴う遺伝子変異が代謝変動に寄与することは知られているが、増殖・浸潤・転移などがんの進展における代謝リプログラミングの役割については未だ不明な点が多い。がん細胞に特異的な代謝系を見出すことができれば正常細胞の代謝系との違いを標的とする新たながんの治療戦略となる可能性がある。腎芽腫に特異的な代謝系を見出すことを目標に、生体内の情報を鋭敏且つ包括的に捉えやすいメタボロミクスに着目し、第一段階として、収集かつ代謝物の安定性の高い尿検体を研究サンプルとする。本研究は、がん細胞に特異的な代謝系を見出すことにより、正常細胞の代謝系との違いを標的とする新たながんの治療戦略の開発を目指す。昨年に続き今年度も腎芽腫患児と健常コントロール患児の尿サンプルを臨床情報と共に収集、液体クロマトグラフィー質量分析法(LC/MS)で測定し、疾患貢献度の高い尿中代謝物(オスモラリティー補正)を比較検討中である。
    順調に腎芽腫尿サンプル(18サンプル)とコントロールサンプル(110サンプル)を臨床情報付きで収集し、液体クロマトグラフィー質量分析法(LC/MS)で測定した。現在データ解析中。
    引き続き腎芽腫尿サンプル及びコントロールサンプルを収集し、腎芽腫に貢献度の高い代謝物の特定を目指す。

  6. Development of fluorescent probes for diagnosis and treatment of pediatric surgical diseases

    Grant number:21K08640  2021.4 - 2024.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

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  7. Possible treatment strategy of one-carbon metabolism on pancreatic cancer management

    Grant number:21K07147  2021.4 - 2024.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

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  8. Development of a self-supporting ultrathin polymer film (nanosheet) for preventing postoperative suture failure and adhesion

    Grant number:20K08979  2020.4 - 2023.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

    YOKOTA KAZUKI

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    In this study, experiments were conducted to apply chitosan aerogel as a reinforcement material for intestinal anastomosis in vivo. The results of various in vitro experiments of physical property evaluation using porcine intestine showed that the chitosan aerogel has high flexibility, strength, and bioadhesiveness that can follow the intense peristalsis of the intestinal tract, and high pressure resistance that can withstand high intestinal pressure. Furthermore, the results of cytotoxicity tests and animal experiments showed that the chitosan aerogel has high biocompatibility. However, it was also found that there is a problem with the stability of its application to the intestine in vivo, so an improved aerogel is being investigated.

  9. Development of tracheal stents made from new biodegradable Magnesium alloy

    Grant number:19K22654  2019.6 - 2021.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)

    Uchida Hiroo

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    This study investigated in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility and degradation behavior of biodegradable tracheal stent composed of magnesium (Mg) alloy. Cytotoxicity test revealed in vitro biocompatibility. In the rat experiment, histopathological analysis revealed mild inflammatory reactions around the stent. In the rabbit experiment, there was no significant inflammatory response elevation, liver/renal function failure, or serum Mg concentration elevation in the blood test. However, its degradation rate was too fast; thus, the stent was coated with polylactic acid to reduce the degradation rate. In the rat experiment, Mg alloy stent coated by polylactic acid could keep the shape until six months postoperatively. Therefore, the proposed biodegradable Mg alloy tracheal stent coated with polylactic acid was considered to be a promising treatment device for pediatric tracheomalacia.

  10. The establish of off the job training for pediatric minimally invasive surgery and automated analysis system of operative technique

    Grant number:19H04225  2019.4 - 2022.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

    Uchida Hiroo

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    Endoscopic surgery on neonates and infants requires the completion of complex procedures while carefully handling fragile tissues, but the small number of patients makes it imperative to enhance off the job training. We held three off-the-job training seminars for pediatric surgeons using our simulators for esophageal atresia, duodenal atresia, and congenital biliary dilatation , with more than 90 pediatric surgeons participating. All participating pediatric surgeons stated that practicing with the simulator was meaningful and should be continued in the future. 3D analysis of forceps movement was completed, and AI image analysis can now be used to determine how well a technique is performed on the simulator for esophageal atresia.

  11. Single cell transcriptome analysis for the intestinal immunity of neonates

    Grant number:18K19503  2018.6 - 2020.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)

    SAWA SHINICHIRO

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    The first aim of this project was to understand composition and function of immune cells in human neonatal gut. We succeeded in setting up single cell transcriptome analysis about human intestinal cells. The second aim was to clarify etiology of neonatal necrotizing colitis (NEC). In NEC patients, intestinal inflammation and tissue necrosis is evident. Using single cell transcriptome analysis, we identified enhanced expression of chemokine receptors and adhesion molecules on T cells in NEC patients.

  12. Photodynamic therapy for lymphangioma by using lymphatic fluid kinase.

    Grant number:18K08559  2018.4 - 2021.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

    Masataka Takahashi

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    This study revealed that lymphangioma-derived lymphatic endothelial cells take up ICG inside. This suggests that when ICG is administered to the lesion, the ICG accumulated inside the cyst is taken up into the lymphangioma endothelial cells that line the cyst. Furthermore, when near-infrared light of 808 nm, which is the absorption wavelength of ICG, was irradiated, cell death of lymphangioma endothelial cells at the irradiation site could be induced. Therefore, we verified the photothermal effect of ICG and near-infrared light irradiation using orthotopic lymphangioma model mice. As a result, the tumor size was reduced, demonstrating its effectiveness in treatment.

  13. Challenge to Optimize allocation of Pediatric Surgical Resources by using Remote Medical Platform

    Grant number:17H06280  2017.6 - 2020.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Pioneering)

    Shirota Chiyoe

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    By developing an application and using one-to-many mobile telemedicine to securely link medical sites, we aimed to solve pediatric surgery medical infrastructure and at the same time spread and develop highly specialized telemedicine support. Many doctors can use the application to create a situation where dispersed cases in each region are aggregated in one place (one-to-many remote video conference, image sharing is possible on a smartphone). Can be shared in real time, participate in the consideration of treatment policy, and exchange opinions. We have started to provide highly specialized telemedicine support, which is available 24 hours a day, by securely linking medical fields with desired doctors and hospitals in Japan. The effective use of the system has made it possible to virtually consolidate a specialist with valuable cases.

  14. Establishment of an analytical workflow to elucidate the molecular biology of the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal diseases in neonates

    Grant number:17H04235  2017.4 - 2020.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

    Tanaka Yujiro

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    Lymphocytes of 71 resected human bowels were examined using flow cytometry. Type 3 innate lymphoid cells (ILC3), which is known to regulate bowel immunity, was detected in all specimens. However, the percentage of ILC3 was not constant according to the condition of patients, e.g. gestational week and disease. Studying the bowel specimens of emergency laparotomy in human neonates, we also investigated the differences in gene expression between necrotizing enteritis and non-necrotic intestinal perforation. We studied the gene expression on a cell-by-cell basis of about 10,000 cells per each case, so we can assess what cells were specifically showing abnormal responses. To date, there have been no reports of gene expression analysis on a cell-by-cell basis. In necrotizing enteritis, T cells were dominant and pathways concerning inflammation, e.g. MYC targets, mTORC1 signaling, TNFA signaling were activated. In non-necrotic intestinal perforation, innate monocytic cells were the major.

  15. Highly efficient cancer treatment system combined with a drug-delivery photoabsorbent agent and a tempreature-controled laser system

    Grant number:17H02114  2017.4 - 2020.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

    Morimoto Yuji

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    The applicants have been developing a novel cancer treatment system combined with a drug delivery system light-absorbing agent (ICG lactosome) and photothermal therapy using near-infrared light irradiation system.
    In this project, we have developed a laparoscopic camera with an ultra-compact thermosensor array and a temperature-controlled near-infrared laser thermotherapy system was developed. By using this system, orthotopic liver cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer were successfully treated.

  16. a new wearable multi-lead electrocardiogram measuring system for super-ageing society

    Grant number:16K12957  2016.4 - 2019.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research

    UCHIDA HIROO

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    To develop a wearable multi-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) measuring system, we fabricated the electrode and wiring by using electrostatic flocking technology on a textile. By using this technology, it was possible to fabricate many electrodes and wiring, simultaneously. The fabricated wiring and electrodes had stretchability and wash resistance properties. To use dry electrodes, it is important to reduce the influence of motion artifacts (MAs). we conducted experiments with a human body to determine the relationship between the contact pressure and the MAs. under the pressures of 1000 Pa , 2000Pa and 4000Pa, the ECG signals under rest and deep breathing conditions were able to be measured without MAs. Finally, we fabricated the wearable ECG measuring system and succeeded in measuring 18-lead ECG signals. The measured ECG waveform is in good agreement with the ECG waveform measured by a commercial system.

  17. Development of a new biodegradable magnesium alloy for medical equipment

    Grant number:16H03197  2016.4 - 2019.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

    UCHIDA HIROO

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    We focus on Mg alloy because it is biodegradable, and has excellent biocompatibility. Mg-based medical devices have already been clinically used as vascular stents and orthopaedic screws. However, Mg staples can easily fracture or degrade at the corners of the B-shape after stapling because of their vulnerability to stress corrosion. Another concern is the production of hydrogen gas caused by the rapid corrosion of Mg in physiological environments.
    To address the above challenges, we first redesigned the optimal staple shape to a more rounded form without acute bending points to reduce stress concentrations introduced by stapling and anastomosing. We also developed a novel Mg alloy with sufficiently high ductility to be finely processed to form the shape of a staple and stapled without fracturing. These two patents made us successful in developing Mg alloy staples, and we have confirmed them to be suitable for surgical stapling by rabbit intestinal anastomosis.

  18. Development of a next generation photothermal therapy using a light-absorbing drug that selectively accumulates in lesions for pediatric cancer

    Grant number:16K15741  2016.4 - 2018.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research

    TAINAKA Takahisa

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    Even accompanied with infiltration / metastasis, pediatric solid cancer can be curable if the tumor can be completely removed by multidisciplinary treatment, but it is not easy in actual clinical practice. However, applicants have developed a new DDS (Drug Delivery System) type drug "ICG lactosome", which made it possible to carry out diagnosis and therapy simultaneously (Theranostics).ICG lactosome was proved to selectively accumulate in tumor. By fluorescence diagnosis and photothermal treatment using ICG lactosome, we succeeded in shrinking tumors of infiltrated neuroblastoma model mice.Photothermally treated tumor-bearing mice of which the tumor temperature was maintained at 43°C or more during the treatment showed almost completely tumor-extinction.

  19. Development of Retained Surgical Gauze Detection System before Closing Surgical Incisions.

    Grant number:15K15258  2015.4 - 2018.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research

    Hinoki Akinari

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    Grant amount:\3510000 ( Direct Cost: \2700000 、 Indirect Cost:\810000 )

    We found retained surgical gauze while creating several types of surgical gauze detection devices and surgical gauze for detection and detecting eddy current of metallic fiber included in the surgical gauze for detection. Actually, metallic fiber were included in surgical gauze and the change of eddy current was detected from the outside of the body before closing incisions, and the presence or absence of remnant gauze was verified. With respect to silver, the search for degradation kinetics in Both quantitative results of metallic element (silver) and pH change of the extract were very small, and it was judged that the influence of silver itself on the human body was extremely small. Considering biocompatibility, metallic resistance, actual detection distance, and decomposition dynamics in simulated environment of silver in the body, at present, it is necessary to set 4 or 16 circular sections (closed loop windings 3 to 7 times) of silver fibers.

  20. THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY USING THE PERINEAL APPROACH THROUGH THE PRESACRAL SPACE

    Grant number:25670562  2013.4 - 2017.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research

    TANIMIZU TAKEMARU

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    Paying attention anatomically to the fact that there are no major blood vessels or nerve plexus in the presacral space median, the possibility of laparoscopic surgery using the presacral route was examined. To confirm the feasibility, difficulty and safety of the surgical technique LSPAPS(Laparoscopic Surgery using the Perineal Approach through the Presacral Space) four examinations were carried out: 1. Animal Experiment,
    2. Verification by Imaging, 3. Confirmation of Normal Anatomy on Cadavers 4. Histological Examination.

  21. Management against surgical stress in compromised hosts

    Grant number:25293369  2013.4 - 2016.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

    Kinoshita Manabu, Seki Shuhji, Saitoh Daizoh, Tanaka Yuji, Sakamoto Toshihisa, Morimoto Yuji, Miyazaki Hiromi, Takahashi Tetsuya, Nakashima Hiroyuki, Hagisawa Kosuke, Ono Satoshi, Hinoki Akinari, Nishikawa Kahoko, Takeoka Shinji, Handa Makoto

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    Compromised hosts enhanced productions of ROS and proinflammatory cytokines against surgical stress. Regulation of such inflammatory responses improves organ damage but these responses are beneficial for bacterial elimination and liver regeneration. Resident Kupffer cells (KC) are important for bacterial elimination while bone marrow-derived recruiting KC are involved in TNF-FasL-mediated hepatic injuries. Compromised hosts showed decreased resident KC but increased recruiting KC, leading to exacerbation of infection and organ injury. Restoration of KC phenotypic alteration and their functions are crucial for management against surgical stress. We also investigated the efficacy of nanosheet for sealing and stopping massive hemorrhage and developed the antimicrobial silver-loaded nanosheet. We examined the efficacy of hemostatic nanoparticles against massive hemorrhage with coagulopathy and also investigated the immunostimulative effect of photodynamic therapy in mouse MRSA arthritis.

  22. Development of Gauze Detection System before Closing a Surgical Incision Using Disturbance of Magnetic Field by Magnetized Body

    Grant number:24659254  2012.4 - 2016.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research

    Hinoki Akinari, TANIMIZU Takemaru, YAMAMOTO Junji, HATSUSE Kazuo, HASE Kazuo, YOSHIMURA Kazunori

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    Grant amount:\1690000 ( Direct Cost: \1300000 、 Indirect Cost:\390000 )

    We tried to structure the gauze detection system before closing a surgical incision, which can detect remnant gauze outside the body in a short time even if it remains inside the body during surgery. We found remnant gauze while creating several types of gauze detection devices and gauze for detection and detecting a metallic fiber included in the gauze for detection. By the past improvement of the gauze detection system before closing a surgical incision, gauze for detection can be now detected about 30cm away from it even though the detection distance was about 10cm when we initially started this study. We cannot specify the position of the remnant gauze by image still now however we created a prototype of gauze detection device, which appeals to visual and auditory senses at the same time.

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  1. 横紋筋肉腫の検出方法およびそのバイオマーカー

    東海国立大学機構,東大、檜 顕成,内田広夫,天野日出,仲野聡,大澤毅,西田美由紀,菅谷麻希,加藤美樹

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    Application no:2022-168633  Date applied:2022.10

  2. 神経芽腫の検出方法および神経芽腫のバイオマーカー

    東海国立大学機構,東大、檜顕成,内田広夫,天野日出,大澤毅,西田美由紀,菅谷麻希,加藤美樹

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    Application no:2023-109096  Date applied:2022.10

  3. 胆道がん検査方法

    東海国立大学機構,日立製作所,日立ハイテク、檜顕成,内田広夫,國料俊男,水野隆史,砂川真輝,石垣隆士,阿部眞由美

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  4. 神経芽腫の検出方法および神経芽腫のバイオマーカー

    東海国立大学機構,東大

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    Date applied:2022.1

    Announcement no:2023-109096  Date announced:2023.8

    Country of applicant:Domestic   Country of acquisition:Domestic

  5. 小児がん検査用尿中代謝物マーカー

    東海国立大学機構,日立製作所

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    Date applied:2021.9

    Announcement no:2022-001875  Date announced:2022.1

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  6. 筋組織再生剤

    東海国立大学機構,Spiber株式会社

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    Announcement no:US 2022/0378871  Date announced:2022.12

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  7. 筋組織再生剤

    東海国立大学機構,Spiber株式会社

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    Announcement no:4039265  Date announced:2022.8

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  8. 筋組織再生剤

    東海国立大学機構,Spiber株式会社

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    Announcement no:114555108A  Date announced:2022.5

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  9. 新規検査開発サーバ及び新規検査開発方法

    東海国立大学機構,日立製作所

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    Announcement no:2021-128115  Date announced:2021.9

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  10. 尿中腫瘍マーカーによるがん検出方法、キット及び装置

    法人名大,日立製作所

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    Announcement no:US 2020/0150124  Date announced:2020.5

    Patent/Registration no:11415583 

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  11. 尿中腫瘍マーカーによるがん検出方法、キット及び装置

    東海国立大学機構,日立製作所

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    Announcement no:2020-079729  Date announced:2020.5

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  12. 医療用線状材料

    法人名大,三井金属鉱業

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    Announcement no:WO 2018/230415  Date announced:2018.12

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  13. 小児がん検査用尿中代謝物マーカー

    東海国立大学機構,日立製作所

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    Announcement no:2019-168319  Date announced:2019.10

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  14. 生体吸収性ステープル

    法人名大,産業技術総合研究所

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    Announcement no:WO 2017/061616  Date announced:2017.4

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  15. 光治療システム

    内田広夫、檜 顕成、守本祐司、辻本広紀、小関英一、野村信介、国立大学法人名古屋大学、株式会社島津製作所

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  16. 光治療システム

    内田広夫, 檜 顕成, 守本祐司, 辻本広紀, 小関英一, 野村信介

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  17. 積層フィルム及び医療用シート

    保地基典、武岡真司、檜 顕成 他10件、東レ株式会社、ナノシータ株式会社

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  18. 積層フィルム及び医療用シート

    保地基典, 武岡真司, 檜 顕成, 東レ株式会社, ナノシータ株式会社

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  19. 手術用吸収性物品、検出装置および検出方法

    檜 顕成、西村弘美

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  1. Pediatric Surgery

    2021年 - 現在

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  1. Pediatric Surgery

    2021 Nagoya University)

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  2. 小児外科

    2020.4 National Defense Medical College)

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    2020.4 防衛省 防衛医科大学校)

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