Molecular Epidemiology of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci during 2021 in a tertiary care hospital in Greece.

The present study aimed to determine the resistance mechanisms and clonal relationships among vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) isolated in AHEPA University Hospital during the pandemic year 2021. Overall, 140 clinical VRE were isolated during the study period and 44 were randomly selected for molecular analysis. A multiplex PCR was employed to detect vancomycin resistance genes (vanA, vanB, vanC, vanD, vanE, vanG) using specific primers.

Effect of laparoscopic liver resection versus the open technique on hepatocyte regenerating activity in the rat.

Background: Laparoscopic liver resection offers a safe and feasible option primarily for the excision of hepatic neoplasms. Timely recovery of liver volume is a key factor for improving prognosis and post-operative mortality of patients undergone liver resection. The aim of the present study was to compare liver regeneration after laparoscopic over open partial hepatectomy.