and its bacteriophages are among the most studied model microorganisms. Bacteriophages for various strains can typically be easily isolated from environmental sources, and many of these viruses can be harnessed to combat infections in humans and animals. However, some relatively rare strains pose significant challenges in finding suitable phages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRetrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a type of endoscopic intervention on the kidneys performed using a semi-rigid or flexible fiber optic endoscope. RIRS is recommended by national clinical guidelines for stone management sized up to 20 mm. However, like any other surgical intervention, RIRS is associated with the risk of complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The aim of the study was to estimate the influence of a simple kidney cyst on kidney function and to determine indications for surgical treatment.
Materials And Methods: In this prospective cohort study, we analyze data on 109 patients who sought counseling with a simple kidney cyst. Patients with solitary cyst of the right or left kidney, grade I-IIF according to the Bosniak classification, were included.
In order to combat resistance, it is necessary to develop antimicrobial agents that act differently from conventional antibiotics. Fluorothiazinone, 300 mg tablet (The Gamaleya National Research Center), is an original antibacterial drug based on a new small molecule T3SS and flagellum inhibitor. A total of 357 patients with complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) were divided into two groups and given Fluorothiazinone 1200 mg/day or a placebo for 7 days to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drug.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPerforming a radical treatment of prostate cancer in patients with a history of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a serious task even for an experienced surgeon, due to the anatomical and topographic changes that occur after endoscopic surgery. The technical possibilities of robotic technologies have great potential for obtaining the best treatment results for this category of patients. In order to review the intra- and postoperative outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in patients with a history of PCa and TURP, we selected relevant publications in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases for the period from 2008 to 2022.
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