[Texture analysis of 3D models for the prediction of the grade of clear cell renal cell carcinoma of the kidney (pilot study)].

Aim: To evaluate the possibilities of textural analysis of 3D models in differentiating the degree of nuclear dysplasia of the clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).

Materials And Methods: The specimens after surgical treatment of 190 patients with ccRCC were analyzed. In all cases, nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) was performed through laparoscopic access.

[Use of intelligent analysis in urology].

The main methods of intellectual analysis (IA) used in modern medicine are described in the review. The main areas for IA application in the healthcare are diagnostics, treatment, prognosis of the course and efficiency of treatment in various diseases. The IA is based on mathematical methods and algorithms.

3D modeling in adherent perinephric fat prediction in nephron-sparing surgery planning in patients with localized renal neoplasms.

Study Objective: To develop a 3D-image based morphometry scoring system for Adherent Perinephric Fat (APF) prediction in nephron-sparing surgery in renal neoplasm patients.

Materials And Methods: The retrospective study involved 391 patients who underwent a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy performed by five surgeons from January 2014 till December 2018. The surgery involved the 3D virtual operation planning with «Amira» 3D modeling software.

[Analysis of the learning curve in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in patients with localized renal parenchymal lesions depending on the nephrometric score].

Aim: to analyze the learning curve of surgeons while performing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in patients with localized renal parenchymal lesions by calculating the MIC (negative surgical margin, ischemia, and complications) index depending on tumor complexity according to the R.E.N.

A prospective study of novel mathematical analysis of the contrast-enhanced computed tomography vs renal scintigraphy in renal function evaluation.

Purpose: whilst renal scintigraphy (RS) can be associated with interobserver variability, it remains the standard method of evaluating split renal function.

Aim: to compare the efficacy of the novel technique of kidney function assessment and renal scintigraphy.

Method: for this prospective single-arm study we recruited patients who were recommended dynamic renal scintigraphy with mTc-DTPA (diethylenetriaminepentacetate).

[Adherent Perinephric Fat: a prognosis and influence of perioperative results of organ-sparing procedures in localized kidney parenchyma tumors].

The results of recently published articles on the etiology and pathogenesis of "Adherent Perinephric Fat" (APF) are presented in the review. The current possibilities for predicting the presence of APF based on clinical data and imaging methods are highlighted, as well as the to an influence of ARF on perioperative results of organ-sparing procedures using various surgical approaches in patients with localized kidney parenchyma tumors.

Three-dimensionally printed non-biological simulator for percutaneous nephrolithotomy training.

We sought to improve the educational and pre-operative training on various stages of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) under fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance. We developed a three-dimensional (3D) printed simulator (3D-printed PCNL model) for urological trainees. 40 s year urology residents were randomly assigned into two groups, completing PCNL surgical steps on a URO Mentor™ surgical simulator (Group A) or on our new 3D-printed PCNL model (Group B).

Thulium-fiber laser for lithotripsy: first clinical experience in percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of thulium-fiber laser (TFL) in laser lithotripsy during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

Methods: Patients with stones < 30 mm were prospectively recruited to undergo PCNL using TFL "FiberLase" (NTO IRE-Polus, Russia). Stone size, stone density, operative time, and "laser on" time (LOT) were recorded.

[Genetic aspects of primary hyperoxaluria: epidemiology, ethiology, pathogenesis, and clinical signs of the disorder].

Primary hyperoxaluria is a group of rare inherited diseases characterized by impaired oxalate metabolism with the early manifestation of urolithiasis and the development of the chronic kidney disease. The mutations in the AGXT, GRHPR, HOGA1 genes are attributable for different types of primary hyperoxaluria leading to the dysfunction of specific enzymes involved in the oxalate metabolism. The article summary the current data on the epidemiology, genetic and biochemical aspects of pathogenesis of the primary hyperoxaluria types 1-3.

[Clinical case of delayed diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis].

A clinical case of successful drug treatment of multiple renal angiomyolipomas in patient with tuberous sclerosis is presented, which suggests potential role of medical treatment of benign kidney tumors.

[Genetic aspects of primary hyperoxaluria: diagnostics and treatment].

Primary hyperoxaluria is a group of inherited metabolic diseases characterized by increased formation of calcium-oxalate stones in kidneys with development of nephrolithiasis and chronic kidney disease. The article summarizes the modern information on the diagnostics and treatment of the disorder depending on genotype of the patient (AGXT, GRHPR, HOGA1 genes). The evaluation of the molecular genetic aetiology of the kidney stone disease contributes to the personalized treatment and prevention of the pathology in the patients and their relatives.

[Results of analysis of the structural and functional state of the kidneys by the method of mathematical processing of contrast-enhancing MD-CT data in patients with urolithiasis].

Introduction: and Objectives: to date there have been several hypotheses on the causes of kidney stone formation. Compromised intrarenal blood flow might play one of major roles in stone formation. Advances in software and 3D technologies have unveiled the nature of contrast medium flow in the intrarenal structures.

[3D-technologies in planning and navigation for laparoscopic interventions in patients with renal and ureteric stones].

Aim: to evaluate the possibilities and efficiency of using 3D technologies for the laparoscopic interventions in patients with renal and ureteric stones.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of the results of surgical treatment of patients with renal and ureteric stones performed in the urology clinic of the I.M.

[Multidisciplinary approach in urology. Clinical aspects].

A solving diagnostic and therapeutic problems in patients with various urologic diseases often requires a cooperation between different specialists which emphasizes the interdisciplinarity of our discipline. A number of clinical manifestations and diseases that urologists have to deal with and in which they definitely need a timely assistance from other specialists are described in the article. Determining the connecting links in the work of different specialists, we tried to recall the main " intersection points" and draw attention to the necessary cooperation.

[Multidisciplinary approach in urology. Current imaging studies in urology].

Imaging studies play a crucial role in the diagnosis of urologic diseases. X-ray and ultrasound studies are used as first-line diagnostic methods. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MD-CT and MRI), radionuclide and hybrid methods allow to clarify diagnosis.

[Multidisciplinary approach in urology. 3D-technologies in urology].

to show the importance of interdisciplinary interaction in the process of applying 3D technologies in surgical treatment of patients with urological diseases starting from planning of the treatment tactics using a virtual surgical model with the possibility of preoperative training on a personalized 3D-printed model, ending with the use of the obtained data as navigation during real surgical intervention.

[Multidisciplinary approach in urology. Laser technologies: faster, simpler, more efficient].

Laser technology has taken a place among the methods of treatment of various urological diseases. The new laser devices are being developed in addition to commonly used. Physicists of the russian NTO "IRE Polus" in collaboration with doctors from Sechenov University have developed a new generation laser device - thulium fiber laser.

[Urinary stone disease. Part V. Drugs used for metaphylaxis of urinary stone disease].

The stages of postoperative metaphylaxis, drugs used for correction of metabolic disturbances are reviewed. In addition, the basic principles of drug metaphylaxis in various types of stone formation are described.

[Methanaphylaxis of urolithiasis. Part 3. The factors associated with increase in incidence of urinary stone disease. Current views on the mechanisms of stone formation].

All theories of stone formation are based on the common condition, which is the supersaturation of stone-forming elements. The microelements involved in the stone formation, the most common metabolic disorders and their role in stone formation are discussed.

[Zero-ischemia nephron-sparing interventions for renal tumor. do we need 3D-modeling?].

Introduction: our aim was to assess and compare a zero ischemia enucleation and enucleoresection of tumor, as well as classical partial nephrectomy. In addition, we defined a role of a three-dimensional reconstruction of the tumor for the planning of intervention.

Materials And Methods: a total of 83 patients with localized renal tumors were included in the study.

The clinical role of X-ray computed tomography to predict the clinical efficiency of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.

Aim: To evaluate the clinical efficiency of computed tomography for diagnostics of patients with urolithiasis and the choice of treatment strategy.

Material And Methods: The study was carried out at the Urological Clinic of I.M.

[Urinary stone disease. Part IV. Recurrence prevention for urinary stone disease].

The place and indications for recurrence prevention of urinary stone disease, general principles of recurrence prevention, role of mineral water and changes of dietary habits during recurrence prevention are reviewed in the article.

Holter Monitoring (24-Hour ECG) Parameter Dynamics in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Introduction: This study examined the dynamics of 24-h electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring parameters (Holter monitoring) in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) before and after conservative or surgical treatment of patients with voiding and storage lower urinary tract symptoms (LTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Methods: A total of eighty-three 57 to 81-year-old (mean age 70.4 ± 5.