[Radical cystectomy with ileoneocystoplasty].

There were examined 32 patients with cancer of bladder, to whom radical cystectomy with ileoneocystoplasty in the author's modification was performed. Operative intervention was done for the transitional cell carcinoma of bladder in T2-T4 stage. The method of the bladder formation using resection of the ileum segment 40-60 cm in length was adduced.

[Polymer ocular implants for controlled release of drugs. I. Animal testing of the materials].

Presented are the results of trials with hydrogel inserts received by radiation method and applied into the conjunctival sac of rabbits. In the future they can serve for incorporation of some definite drugs.

[Late results of the surgical treatment of primary glaucoma].

The paper presents the results of surgical treatment of 171 eyes with primary glaucoma. Evaluated was the visual acuity, the visual fields, the coefficient of the aqueous outflow and the mean values of the IOP, 5, 3 and below 3 years since operation. The pharmacological treatment was included in 18% of the operated patients.

[Simple glaucoma--when to operate?].

An analysis of visual field changes in 105 patients treated conservatively and in 57 patients treated surgically is presented. Both groups have been observed for 5 years. It was established that the surgical procedure should be undertaken before the development of the changes in the visual field.