The use of intelligent analysis (IA) in determining the tactics of treating patients with nephrolithiasis.

Introduction: The use of modern information technologies allows to increase confidence in the choice of a surgical treatment method of kidney stones, as well as to improve the quality of treatment due to an adequate combination of therapeutic techniques.

Materials And Methods: In our study we analyzed the treatment results of 625 patients with kidney stones. We created a register with the information on more than 50 parameters for each patient.

Superselective prostatic artery embolization in the treatment of large benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Purpose: To evaluate the use of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) as a treatment option for patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with prostate volumes of 80 cc and more.

Materials And Methods: The study included 75 patients with high anesthesia-related risks for conventional surgery (TURP). All patients were surveyed for symptom burden, using IPSS and quality of life score.