Effects of CYP2D6 allelic variants on therapy with tamsulosin in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia

OBJECTIVES

Tamsulosin is a first-line drug for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Despite its high ratings for efficacy and safety, these parameters may vary due to genetic polymorphisms of CYP2D6 enzyme, which is involved in the metabolism of the drug. This variability may have great impact on the therapy of LUTS associated with BPH and may require an individualized approach to drug selection. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of genetic polymorphisms in CYP2D6 on the efficacy and safety of tamsulosin therapy in patients with LUTS associated with BPH.

METHODS

The study included 106 patients with LUTS/BPH (N40 according to ICD-10). All patients received monotherapy with tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day for at least 8 weeks. Depending on the severity of symptoms, all patients were divided into 2 groups based on the IPSS score: the first group of patients had moderate symptoms (n=57), and the second group of patients had severe symptoms (n=49). The results of treatment were assessed using the IPSS questionnaire with determination of quality of life (QoL), transrectal ultrasound of the prostate with determination of prostate volume and postvoid residual urine volume, and uroflowmetry. The carriage of allelic variants of CYP2D6 (*3, *4, *9, *10, and *41) were determined by polymerase chain reaction in all patients.

RESULTS

In patients with moderate symptoms who was classified as «intermediate» metabolizers by CYP2D6, a statistically significant greater reduction in symptoms according to the overall IPSS scale at 8 weeks (p=0.046) and the obstructive symptom subscale starting from 4 weeks of treatment (p<0.05) was shown. Allelic variants of the CYP2D6 gene did not affect the frequency of adverse reactions to tamsulosin.

CONCLUSIONS

The results of the study show that in patients with moderate LUTS associated with BPH who are «intermediate» metabolizers by CYP2D6, there is a better therapeutic effect of tamsulosin.

[The influence of alfuzosin monotherapy on the sexual function of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia in real clinical practice (results of a Russian multicenter study)]

INTRODUCTION

The current armamentarium of drugs for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is diverse and includes both monotherapy and combination therapy. Indirect and limited direct comparisons have demonstrated that all alpha-1-blockers (a1-ABs) have similar efficacy when used at appropriate doses. Differences in tropism to the prostate of modern 1-ABs are largely responsible for the severity of their side effects, mainly negative influence on sexual function and cardiovascular system.

AIM

To evaluate the influence of Alfuprost MR 10 mg once daily on sexual function in patients with LUTS due to BPH during 3-months therapy in real clinical practice. The secondary endpoint was an effect on systolic, diastolic blood pressure (BP) and heart rate.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A total of 537 men with LUTS/BPH were included in the study by urologists from 21 outpatient departments of the Russian Federation. The follow-up included 3 visits: visit of inclusion in the program of patients with a previously prescribed drug of Alfuprost MR in a dosage of 10 mg once a day (visit "0"), visit 1 at 30 days (+/-5 days) later, and visit 2 at 90 days (+/-5 days) after inclusion in the study. At each visit, evaluation of complaints and physical examination was performed. In addition, patients completed questionnaires: International prostate symptom score (IPSS) and quality of life (QoL) index; the full version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire; the Likert scale for the patient and for the physician. Also, laboratory and instrumental studies used in routine clinical practice were recorded: total prostate specific antigen (PSA) in serum; ultrasound examination (US) of the bladder; transrectal ultrasound examination (TRUS) of the prostate; uroflowmetry (maximum urine flow rate (Qmax)); measurement of systolic and diastolic BP; measurement of heart rate.

RESULTS

after 3 months of therapy with Alfuprost MR in a dosage of 10 mg once a day, significant (p<0.05) improvement of all urodynamic parameters was documented, including a decrease in the average IPSS score by 55% and improvement of quality of life by 2.46 points (on the QoL index); increase of Qmax by 53%; reduction of the average postvoid residual to normal values. In addition to a significant improvement in the quality of urination, changes in sexual function were also positive. Thus, the average total IIEF score increased significantly (p<0,05) from 45.35 to 53.18 points. When considering specific domains of male sexual function, positive dynamics in all domains was noted: overall improvement of orgasm function, sexual desire, sexual satisfaction and overall sexual functioning was 11.98%, 15.14%, 19.7% and 18.46%, respectively. Hemodynamic indices remained stable during the 3-month follow-up; only clinically insignificant decrease in systolic BP by no more than 2 mm Hg during the entire follow-up period was observed. At the same time there was no influence on diastolic BP. Changes in heart rate were also clinically insignificant, averaging no more than 1 beat per minute.

CONCLUSIONS

The results of observational study allow to recommend Alfuprost MR as a first-line therapy for BPH, including for sexually active men and patients with various types of sexual dysfunction. Considering minimal and clinically insignificant vasodilatory effects observed during 3 months of therapy, it is possible to prescribe Alfuprost MR in a dosage of 10 mg once daily, including comorbid patients.

Etiological factors of voiding disorders in females

Background. Voiding disorders in females are a serious medical and social problem. Various urological, gynecological, and neurological factors contribute to the development of these disorders. Aim. To study etiological factors of voiding disorders in females. Materials and methods. A total of 52 women 19 to 81 years of age with various voiding disorders were inspected. Examination algorithm included collection of a comprehensive medical history, filling in voiding diaries, gynecological exam, various laboratory tests (including PCR-diagnostics of urethral scrapings; ELISA tests for IgM and IgG to herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, Varicella Zoster virus, EpsteinBarr virus, cytomegalovirus; vaginal discharge culture for flora and sensitivity to antibiotics, with mandatory determination of the lactobacilli count) and diagnostic methods, as well as consultations by related specialists. Results. Chronic herpesvirus infection contributed to urinary dysfunction in 28 (53.8%) women, bacterial urinary tract infection in 15 (28.8%), bacterial vaginosis in 15 (28.8%), papillomavirus infection in 12 (23.1%), and interstitial cystitis in 10 (19.2%) patients. Thirty-five (76.9%) women had several simultaneous factors that contributed to the development of voiding disorders. Conclusion. The combination of disorders of the vaginal microflora with viral and/or bacterial infections most often contributes to the development of voiding disorders.

[Simultaneous laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy as a preparation for kidney transplantation in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease]

AIM

to study the possibility and safety of performing simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic nephrectomy in symptomatic patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) as a preparation for kidney transplantation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

From May 2018 to September 2019, six symptomatic patients with end-stage renal disease caused by ADPKD, who had hemodialysis, underwent simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic nephrectomy. The mean vertical kidney size according to CT data was 211.67+/-37.15 mm, the mean horizontal size was 145.36+/-19.53 mm. In 5 cases, the hand-assisted procedure was performed.

RESULTS

The average duration of the procedure was 225.1+/-40.37 minutes. Postoperative complications were recorded in 2 (33.2%) patients. The average length of stay was 8.83+/-2.13 days. There were no clinical manifestations of adrenal insufficiency. All patients are alive. In two patients, cadaveric kidney transplantation was performed after laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy.

CONCLUSION

Laparoscopic bilateral nephrectomy in patients with chronic renal failure associated with ADPKD is feasible, safe and is associated with a short length of stay. This procedure improves the quality of life of patients and facilitates subsequent kidney transplantation.

[Long-term results of combined treatment of patient with multiple primary cancers, including locally-advanced renal cell cancer, bladder cancer and transitional-cell cancer of the contralateral kidney]

A clinical case of the successful surgical treatment of patient with multiple primary cancers, including locally-advanced right renal cell cancer, transitional-cell cancer bladder cancer and metachronous transitional-cell cancer of the left kidney with one of the longest follow-up and survival time described in the literature.

Application of information technology to optimize treatment of urolithiasis

Urolithiasis is one of the most common pathologies in urological practice. To ensure a personalized approach in the treatment of urolithiasis by taking into account the specific characteristics of each individual patient and various alternative methods of treatment, mathematical models and algorithms are increasingly being used that significantly improve the quality of medical care. One of the most promising directions in the field of creating mathematical computer models is the development and implementation into daily practice predictive models based on the so-called artificial neural networks. They combine the complex pro-perties of neurons of the human brain to analyze and process the information received. An analysis of domestic and foreign literature has been carried out sho-wed that there is an active development of computer technologies using neural network models that allow rationalizing the tactics of treating patients, in particular with urolithiasis. In order to personalize the approach to the management of patients with urolithiasis and increase the reliability of predicting treatment results on the basis of the urological department of the State Clinical Hospital of S.P. Botkin within the framework of the research work of the Department of Urology and Surgical Andrology of Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education along with the National Research University of Electronic and Technology “MIET” it has been planned to develop a program based on neural network modeling. This program will allow to standardize the choice of the method of treatment of ureteral stones and will help urologists make difficult decisions in non-standard situations, which will lead to an increase in the efficiency and quality of medical care.

[Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging markers of clinically significant prostate cancer]

Authors aimed to assess the correlation between the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC of the tumor, ADC ratio) and final grade group (GG) after radical prostatectomy (RP), and to determine the threshold values of ADC for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (PC) with subsequent evaluation in a prospective group. 118 patients with PC were included in the retrospective group. These patients underwent RP from 2012 to 2017 with preoperative 3 Tesla multiparametric MRI (mpMRT) with contrast enhancement in a single center. After analyzing all the MRI studies, the average values of tumor ADC and benign tissue ADC were calculated using the maps of ADC. The prospective part of the study included 60 patients with completed pre-biopsy mpMRI and subsequent RP from January 2018 to March 2019. The prospective part of the study demonstrated the effectiveness of applying the obtained diffusion coefficient thresholds. When used as a criterion for determining clinically significant prostate cancer (GG > 6), threshold value of ADC ratio had sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 84%, 91%, 87%, 94% and 78% respectively.

Genes associated with testicular germ cell tumors and testicular dysgenesis in patients with testicular microlithiasis

Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is one of the symptoms of testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS). TM is particularly interesting as an informative marker of testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs). KIT ligand gene (KITLG), BCL2 antagonist/killer 1 (BAK1), and sprouty RTK signaling antagonist 4 (SPRY4) genes are associated with a high risk of TGCTs, whereas bone morphogenetic protein 7 gene (BMP7), transforming growth factor beta receptor 3 gene (TGFBR3), and homeobox D cluster genes (HOXD) are related to TDS. Using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) analysis, we investigated allele and genotype frequencies for KITLG (rs995030, rs1508595), SPRY4 (rs4624820, rs6897876), BAK1 (rs210138), BMP7 (rs388286), TGFBR3 (rs12082710), and HOXD (rs17198432) in 142 TGCT patients, 137 TM patients, and 153 fertile men (control group). We found significant differences in the KITLG GG_rs995030 genotype in TM (P = 0.01) and TGCT patients (P = 0.0005) compared with the control. We also revealed strong associations between KITLG_rs1508595 and TM (G allele, P = 0.003; GG genotype, P = 0.01) and between KITLG_rs1508595 and TGCTs (G allele, P = 0.0001; GG genotype, P = 0.0007). Moreover, there was a significant difference in BMP7_rs388286 between the TGCT group and the control (T allele, P = 0.00004; TT genotype, P = 0.00006) and between the TM group and the control (T allele, P = 0.04). HOXD also demonstrated a strong association with TGCTs (rs17198432 A allele, P = 0.0001; AA genotype, P = 0.001). Furthermore, significant differences were found between the TGCT group and the control in the BAK1_rs210138 G allele (P = 0.03) and the GG genotype (P = 0.01). KITLG and BMP7 genes, associated with the development of TGCTs, may also be related to TM. In summary, the KITLG GG_rs995030, GG_rs1508595, BMP7 TT_rs388286, HOXD AA_rs17198432, and BAK1 GG_rs210138 genotypes were associated with a high risk of TGCT development.

[Non-transecting anastomotic urethroplasty]

The review analyzes the results of using non-transecting anastomotic urethroplasty in men with urethral strictures. Identified 14 original studies using this technique: 13 foreign and 1 Russian. In total, this technique was applied in 704 patients. This technique was used in 85% of cases with bulbar urethral stricture, in 15% - with posterior stricture.The average length of the urethral stricture in all studies was less than 2 cm, except for two works, where the average stricture length was 2.3 cm and 3.9 cm, respectively. This technique is equally successfully applied in all etiological variants of urethral stricture. The incidence of postoperative complications in all studies using non-transecting anastomotic urethroplastyaveraged 13.7%.Postoperative complications were mostly mild and corresponded to G1 according to Clavien-Dindo classification.According to 10 out of 14 studies that evaluated the effect of surgical treatment on the occurrence of erectile dysfunction (ED), the incidence of ED de novo was on average 13.4%. The success of treatment with the use of non-transecting anastomotic urethroplastyaveraged 95% (82-100%) with a median postoperative follow-up of 27 months (6-64 months). In 4 out of 14 studies, an additional comparison was transecting versus non-transecting techniques. Non-transecting technique was not inferior to transecting technique by any criterion, but, on the contrary, exceeded it in a number of indicators, including the dynamics of sexual function after surgery.On the basis of available studies on the use of non-transecting anastomotic urethroplasty, this technique should be recognized as a highly efficient and reasonably safe method for treating short urethral strictures and recommended for widespread clinical use.

[A prognostic value of level of antiviral antibodies in the development of recurrence of bladder cancer]

INTRODUCTION

Serological diagnosis of virus-associated tumors attracts the attention of many specialists. The changes in the level of antiviral antibodies in tumors of different localizations are proved. In some cases, the authors suggest using these data either for screening of tumors or for controlling the cure.

AIM

to evaluate the predictive value of antiviral antibodies for the recurrence of bladder cancer.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

a level of antiviral antibodies (IgG, M) against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2 types, cytomegalovirus (CMV) of 100 patients with bladder cancer (72 men and 28 women) aged from 38 to 90 years (mean age 65+/-10) was studied. Multivariate analysis with a construction of classification tree was performed. The recurrence of the bladder cancer was used as the dependent variable.

RESULTS

in patients with recurrence of bladder cancer there was an increase in the level of anti-CMV IgG (616.5+/-501.46 U/ml vs. 339.06+/-306.61 U/ml, p=0.0017) and anti-EBV IgG-EBNA (246,7+/-207 U/ml vs. 141,5+/-163,7 U/ml, p=0.0118). After the construction of the classification tree, anti-CMV IgG, anti-EBV IgG-EBNA, tumor stage and the presence of CMV DNA in tumor tissue were selected. It allowed to classify correctly 20 of 24 patients with recurrence and 58 of 72 patients without relapse. The most significant predictors included anti-CMV IgG level (100%), anti-BNA IgG level (78%) and tumor stage (50%). The sensitivity, specificity, positive prognostic value (probability of tumor detection in patients with a positive test result), negative prognostic value (probability of absence of the tumor in persons with a negative test result) and accuracy were 83.33%, 80.56%, 58.82%, 93.55% and 81.25%, respectively. A multivariate analysis (binary logistic regression) was performed and a reliable model (2=22,438, p=0,00043) was created, including the following parameters: anti-CMV IgG more than 670 u/ml, anti-BNA IgG more than 130 u/ml, the degree of anaplasia, the presence CMV and/or EBV DNA in tumor tissue. Based on the regression equation, an accuracy test for prediction of tumor recurrence was carried out, which resulted in fairly high predictive results: specificity and sensitivity were 95.2% and 33.3%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

anti-CMV IgG level more than 670 U/ml and anti-BNA IgG level more than 130 U/ml are reliable predictors for the recurrence of bladder cancer.

[Management of urinary bladder radiation injury]

AIM

To investigate the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of patients with radiation induced urinary bladder injury (radiation cystitis).

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The study comprised 23 patients with late radiation induced urinary bladder injury who were evaluated and treated using hyperbaric oxygen therapy and bladder instillation. Before and after treatment, all patients underwent cystoscopy with the bladder mucosa biopsy.

- RESULTS

In all patients, the treatment resulted in positive outcomes manifested by resolution of hematuria, alleviation of dysuria, decrease in urination frequency to 6.5 +/- 0.5 times a day, increase the bladder capacity, which ultimately improved patients the quality of life. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was well tolerated, there were no adverse effects. Morphological studies confirmed positive clinical changes following hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

CONCLUSION

The study findings support wider use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of radiation cystitis.

[The effectiveness and safety of Omnik OCAS in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the routine clinical practice in the Russian Federation (prospective multi-center observing program)]

AIM

To investigate changes in the IPSS after a six-month treatment with Omnic Ocas and its effect on the quality of life of patients in routine urological practice in the Russian Federation in a prospective, multicenter, observational study.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

The study comprised 7000 patients with a verified diagnosis of lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia who received Omnic Ocas (tamsulosin) administered by 700 urologists in various Russian medical institutions. The mean age of the patients was 63 years. The study program involved three visits. At the baseline visit, patients filled out the IPSS and EQ-5D-5L questionnaires, provided a blood sample for PSA, and underwent a digital rectal examination. At visits 2 and 3 scheduled at 3 and 6 months after visit 1 the patients were assessed for the outcomes of the prescribed therapy.

RESULTS

During the 6-month treatment, the patients showed an improvement in the IPSS in the study's age groups. There was a gradual improvement in the storage and voiding symptoms subscale scores of the IPSS. The assessment of the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire results showed significant changes in the quality of life regarding various aspects of life. Adverse events were reported in 0.51% of patients during the study follow-up.

CONCLUSION

The study findings suggest that Omnic Ocas is highly effective in all age groups of patients with LUTS/BPH and has a favorable safety profile.

[High oncogenic risk human papillomavirus and urinary bladder cancer]

AIM

To determine the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) of high oncogenic risk in the development of urinary bladder cancer.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

100 patients (72 men and 28 women) aged 38 to 90 years (mean age 65+/-10 years) diagnosed with bladder cancer were examined and underwent treatment. Clinical assessment was complemented by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for the presence of antiviral antibodies to herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2, cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), urethra scraping for detecting high oncogenic risk HPV. Tumor tissue was sampled for PCR virus detection. Semi-quantitative analysis was used to evaluate the components of lymphocyte-plasmocyte and leukocyte infiltrates and cytopathic changes in tumor tissue.

RESULTS

There were positive correlations between cytopathic cell changes (koylocytosis and intranuclear inclusions, as manifestations of HPV) and the level of antiviral antibodies, the presence of viruses in the tumor, as well as with the components of the lymphoid-plasmocyte infiltrate. Negative correlations were found between the presence of papillomatosis and the above changes.

CONCLUSION

Human papillomavirus is believed to be a trigger for the initiation of a tumor in young patients with a latent infection (CMV and EBV, HSV, HPV). Cytopathic changes (kylocytosis and intranuclear inclusions) were associated with the activity and morphological features of herpes-viral infections. Their degree varied depending on the stage of the process, but not on the anaplasia degree. Papillomatosis is associated with a more favorable course of the tumor process.

[Genetic risk factors for sporadic germ cell testicular tumors]

INTRODUCTION

Approximately 95% of all testicular cancers are testicular germ cell tumors (GCTTs), represented by seminoma and nonseminoma germ cell testicular cancer. There is a hypothesis that the formation of GCTTs begins in early embryogenesis being a part of testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS).

AIM

To determine the role of genetic factors in the development of GCTTs.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

We studied the frequency of alleles and genotypes KITLG (rs995030, rs1508595), SPRY4 (rs4624820, rs6897876) and BAK1 (rs210138) in 97 fertile men (control), and 73 patients with GCTTs (34 seminoma and 39 nonseminoma).

RESULTS

GCTTs were statistically significantly associated with KITLG rs1508595 gene (p=0.0003 for allele G, p=0.0014 for genotype GG), and with rs995030 gene (p=0.0031 for genotype GG). When comparing patients with seminoma and control group, statistically significant differences were found for SPRY4 rs4624820 (p=0.0226 for the A and p=0.04 for the AA), for KITLG rs995030 (p=0.0375 for the G and p=0.0282 for GG), rs1508595 (p=0.0306 for G), for BAK1 rs210138 (p=0.0329 for the G and p=0.0219 for the GG). When comparing patients with nonseminoma and fertile men, statistically significant differences were found only for KITLG rs1508595 (p=0.0005 for the G and p=0.0021 for the GG). There was no statistically significant difference between the allele and genotype frequencies of the investigated genes from seminoma and nonseminoma GCTTs patients. However, these groups differed statistically significantly when genotype combinations of the three genes were investigated (p=0,029; OR 3,709 [1.147-11.99]). The combination of genotypes of the three genes was found to increase the risk of GCTTs by 6.5 times (p=0.0005; OR 6.526 [2.078-20.5], and the risk for seminoma was over 12-fold (p<0.0001; OR 12,68 [3,731-43,11].

CONCLUSION

A comprehensive study of genotypes associated with GCTTs in patients with manifested TDS can be used for risk stratification to identify and follow-up high-risk patients, develop approaches to family counseling and treatment, which is the basis for predictive medicine.

[Polymorphisms of KITLG, SPRY4, and BAK1 genes in patients with testicular germ cell tumors and individuals with infertility associated with AZFc deletion of the Y chromosome]

Testicular cancer is the most common form of solid cancer in young men. Testicular cancer is represented by testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) derived from embryonic stem cells with different degrees of differentiation in about 95% of cases. The development of these tumors is related to the formation of a pool of male germ cells and gametogenesis. Clinical factors that are predisposed to the development of germ-cell tumors include cryptorchidism and testicular microlithiasis, as well as infertility associated with the gr/gr deletion within the AZFс locus. KITLG, SPRY4, and BAK1 genes affect the development of the testes and gametogenesis; mutations and polymorphisms of these genes lead to a significant increase in the risk of the TGCT development. To determine the relationship between gene polymorphisms and the development of TGCTs, we developed a system for detection and studied the allele and genotype frequencies of the KITLG (rs995030, rs1508595), SPRY4 (rs4624820, rs6897876), and BAK1 (rs210138) genes in fertile men, patients with TGCTs, and patients with infertility that have the AZFс deletion. A significant association of rs995030 of the KITLG gene with the development of TGCTs (p = 0.029 for the allele G, p = 0.0124 for the genotype GG) was revealed. Significant differences in the frequencies of the studied polymorphisms in patients with the AZFc deletion and the control group of fertile men were not found. We showed significant differences in the frequencies for the combination of all high-risk polymorphisms in the control group, patients with the AZFc deletion and patients with TGCTs (p (TGCTs-AZF-control) = 0.0207). A fivefold increase in the frequency of the combination of all genotypes in the TGCT group (p = 0.0116; OR = 5.25 [1.44-19.15]) and 3.7-fold increase was identified in patients with the AZFc deletion (p = 0.045; OR = 3.69 [1.11-12.29]) were revealed. The genotyping of patients with infertility caused by the AZFc deletion can be used to identify individuals with an increased risk of TGCTs.

[Quality of life in women after anterior pelvic exenteration]

60 women, who underwent anterior pelvic exenteration with different types of urine derivation since 2004 till 2014 years in urology department, RMAPO, S.P. Botkin city hospital, were included in retrospective investigation. Middle age of patients was 53,2+/-3 (32-68). 38 women with bladder cancer and 22 women with urinary injuries after radiation therapy underwent anterior pelvic exenteration. Aim of this work is to perform quality of life comparison of patients after anterior pelvic exenteration with different types of urine derivation. Patients were divided in 3 groups: 1-st group 39 (65%) women, who underwent Brickers operation, 2-nd group 19 (31,66% ) women, who had Studers operation and 3-rd group - 2 (3,34%), patients who underwent continent urine derivation with formation of catheterizing urinary reservoir. Questionnaire (SF-36) was used to evaluate quality of life. Observation period was from 2 to 10 years. Postsurgical lethality was 3%, 5-years survival rate was 60,9+/-15,8% and 5-years recurrence-free survival rate was 55,4+/-12,6%. We established that quality of life in women who underwent orthotopic urine derivation was higher than in patients who underwent incontinent ileoconduit formation. Better quality of life was demonstrated by women, who had catheterizing urinary reservoir, but it is difficult to compare this group with the others, because of small number of patients with heterotopic catheterizing reservoir. Regarding the results of our investigation we made next conclusions: In spite of difficult technique, high risk of postoperative complications and lethality, anterior pelvic exenteration provide 5-years survival rate for 70% of patients In locally advanced tumors of pelvic organs anterior pelvic exenteration is salvational operation and keep satisfactory quality of life Orthotopic intestinal urine derivation is better to provide satisfactory quality of life for patients with invasive bladder cancer. For women with urinary injuries after radiation therapy Brikers operation is better type of urine derivation, in special cases heterotopic catheterizing reservoirs can be made.

[Assessments of long-term results of different types of sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence in women]

To evaluate long-term results of surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women using different types of sling procedures. The study included 698 patients aged 42 to 68 years (median 54 years) with stress urinary incontinence. TVT was used in 167 (23.9%) cases, TVT-O Gynecare system in 359 (51.4%), TVT-O Monarch system in 105 (15.0%), and TVT Secur mini-sling system - in 67 (9.6%). Follow-up ranged from 12 to 108 months (median 55 months). Patients' status was assessed using UDI-6 and IIQ-7 questionnaires, an improvised treatment satisfaction questionnaire, voiding diary, cough test and 1-hour Pad-test. The effectiveness of the treatment, according to objective criteria was 92.2%, 93.3%, 91.4% and 92.5% after surgery with TVT, TVT-O Gynecare, TVT-O Monarch and TVT Secur, respectively, and according to subjective criteria - 90.4%, 91.1%, 89.5% and 91.0%. No differences in the effectiveness of techniques were found. The data obtained in long-term observations of a large sample of patients treated with a variety of techniques in a single center showed the effectiveness and safety of modern sling procedures for correcting urinary incontinence in women.

[10 YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN USING DIRECT URETEROINTESTINAL ANASTOMOSIS IN URINARY INTESTINAL DIVERSION AFTER RADICAL AND SIMPLE CYSTECTOMY]

147 patients who underwent urinary intestinal diversion from 2004 to 2014 were selected for the retrospective study. The authors carried out a comparative analysis of rates of complications that arise from the direct ureterointestinal anastomosis. The mean age of patients was 54.2 ± 3.0 (36-69) years. 60 (40.81%) patients of group 1 underwent Nesbit's direct ureterointestinal anastomosis, while in 87 (59.19%) patients of group 2 Wallace-1 and Wallace-2 anastomoses were performed. Average follow-up was 5.6 (2-10) years. Strictures of ureterointestinal anastomosis were detected in 2 (3.38%) patients of group 1 and in 1 (1.14%) patient of group 2. In all cases re-anastomosis was performed. The maximum postoperative concentration of serum creatinine in both groups was 231 mmol/l. According to radioisotope kidney scan, no differences in accumulative and excretory renal functions between two groups of patients were recorded. No kidney stone formation in both groups of patients during the follow-up period was observed. No ureteral reflux above grade 3 was noted. The clinical manifestation of reflux pyelonephritis was observed in 3.5% of the patients. Acute pyelonephritis was cured by antibacterial therapy.

[RATIONAL THERAPY FOR RECURRENT INFECTIONS OF THE LOWER URINARY TRACT. THE RESULTS OF A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL PROGRAM TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF CEFORAL®, SOLUTAB®* AND URO-VAKSOM® IN PATIENTS WITH RECURRENT UNCOMPLICATED LOWER URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (FLORA)]

Remaining generally unchanged, urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment protocols require continuing monitoring due to growing antibiotic resistance and lowered immune status of the majority of patients. The article presents the results of a prospective observational program carried out the Russian Federation in to assess the effectiveness and safety of Ceforal®, Solutab® and Uro-Vaksom® in patients with recurrent uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (FLORA). The results of the program suggest that Ceforal® Solutab® and Uro-Vaksom® administered as a part of routine clinical practice contribute to a significant reduction in the number of UTI recurrences and have a good safety profile. These findings support recommendation to use this treatment protocol in patients with recurrent UTI, taking into account individual and epidemiological features.

[COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF POSITIVE SURGICAL MARGIN RATES IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ROBOT- ASSISTED OR RETROPUBIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY FOR PROSTATE CANCER]

The issue of comparative evaluation of oncological and functional outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) is widely discussed in the international literature. A key point in studying the oncological efficacy of both techniques is a comparative evaluation of positive surgical margin (PSM) rates as one of the main prognostic factors influencing the further course of prostate cancer. Available data so far are inconsistent, which prompted us to conduct our own research. A retrospective analysis was performed in two groups of patients who underwent RARP (n = 63) and RRP (n = 116) from January 2014 to April 2015. Despite a general trend towards lower PSM rates in RARP group compared to RRP group (12.7 and 21.6%, respectively, p = 0.09), no significant differences were found in the stratification of patients in both groups depending on the risk of prostate cancer progression and pathological stage. These data show the potential equality of the two methods regarding intraoperative control of resection margins.

[Simultaneous radical retropubic prostatectomy, diverticulectomy]

Presented clinical case demonstrates a combination of rare congenital abnormality - giant true diverticula of the bladder - and high-risk prostate cancer, as well as a successful result of simultaneous operation - a radical prostatectomy with diverticulectomy.

[Comparative analysis of histological and long-term oncological outcomes after radical prostatectomy in patients matching johns hopkins and the royal marsden hospital criteria for active monitoring]

A retrospective comparative analysis of results of treatment of patients with prostate cancer who met the most stringent (Johns Hopkins - JH; 74 patients) and the most mild (Royal Marsden Hospital - RMH; 263 patients) selection criteria for the management according to the strategy of active monitoring was performed. Significant differences in the frequency of detection of adverse histological features and biochemical recurrence-free survival after radical prostatectomy in patients eligible for JH and RMH criteria were not identified. Extracapsular extension occurred in 2.7 and 4.9% (P=0,33), seminal vesicle invasion - in 1.4 and 2,6% (P=0.43), positive surgical margins - in 6, 8 and 7.2 % (P=0.56) Gleason score increase - at 6.8 and 9.1 % (P=0.49), respectively. Five-year disease-free survival rates were 95.7 and 95,8% (P=0.41). Regardless of the protocol selection for active monitoring, precise examination of patients and staging of the disease are absolutely necessary, as well as the future well-designed studies on the comparative analysis of the effectiveness of active monitoring and early curative treatment in the settings of national health care.

[Morphological results of repeated transurethral resection of the bladder for muscle-non-invasive cancer]

Operating material taken from 101 patients aged 32 to 88 years with verified bladder cancer was investigated. Repeated morphological analysis of biopsy material obtained after repeated transurethral resection (TUR) has revealed 35.6% of residual tumors, and the same stage cancer was diagnosed in 23% of cases, lower stage Ta cancer--in 5% of cases. Underestimating the stage took place in 7.9% of cases. Residual tumors according to histological examination were revealed in 24.7% of patients. In tumor size larger than 3 cm, the frequency of detection of residual tumors and muscular invasion was 44.8 and 12.1%, and in tumor size less than 3 cm--23.2 and 2.3%, respectively. Residual tumor was found in 45.7% of cases with rT1G3 and in 27.2% of cases with rT1G2. The muscle invasion was observed only in low-grade tumors--13.5% of cases. In the presence of muscular tissue, invasion was diagnosed in 1.4% of cases, and in the absence of muscular tissue--in 20.5%. Repeated TUR of bladder for muscles-non-invasive cancer allows achieving optimal local control, obtaining additional histological material for morphological examination to confirm the stage of the disease, there from, choose the appropriate treatment and remove residual tumor.

[Features of neurohumoral regulation in children with combined dysfunction of the pelvic organs]

During examination of 165 children aged 5 to 15 years (primarily identified during planned monitoring in Petrozavodsk children's institutions) with dysfunctional urination and encopresis without organic lesion of the central nervous system, autonomic dysfunction syndrome (ADS) was revealed. According to the results of urological examination, which was supplemented with the registration of spontaneous voiding rate and counting the radial pulse, overactive bladder syndrome and insufficient relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles during urination and defecation were detected; relationship between the number of heart rate (as a marker of sympathetic nervous system activity) and the effective volume was identified. It was revealed that the children with ADS in the presence of tachycardia show intermittent decrease of effective amounts of urination, and have residual urine. The standard course of treatment using colon hydrotherapy and biofeedback to activate cystic and obturator reflex caused a positive but short-term therapeutic effect; clinically and statistically significant increase in the effective volume of the bladder was not achieved, despite the reduction in residual urine volume. During the course of treatment using methods of biofeedback, bladder volume remained almost unchanged and tachycardia persisted, indicating the continued oppression of the sympathetic activity. The course of treatment using nootropic drug picamilon and alpha-adrenoblocker doxazosin with peripheral actions allowed to restore the reservoir and evacuation functions of the bladder, to achieve a regular bowel movement without encopresis. It was revealed that the combined dysfunction of pelvic organs occur in children with high activity of the sympathetic division of the ANS, which has a direct impact on the accumulation phase of voiding cycle and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles.

[Persistent dysuria in women. Current issues in diagnosis and treatment]

The article discusses the causes of persistent dysuria in women and presents detailed algorithm for the examination of patients with recurrent lower urinary tract infections which is one of the most frequent causes of urination disorders in women. The high rate of recurrence of cystitis and urethritis in women suggests the need for careful examination and treatment of patients with account of etiology and pathogenesis of these diseases. In 20 patients who were examined according to the specified algorithm, non-gonococcal urethritis and exacerbation of recurrent cystitis were diagnosed. All patients suffered from urination disorders for a long time, and received different types of antibacterial drugs with temporary effect. Only a careful examination allowed to reveal concomitant gynecological diseases underlying urethritis, and choose appropriate therapy. The complex therapy with safocid, including azithromycin, seknidazol, fluconazole, and immunotropic drug lavomax was administred.

[Cellular changes in the paraurethral zone of the experimental animals in exposure to collost gel]

An experimental trial of the collagen gel collost was made on Wistar white female rats aged 68 and 30-36 months. 7 and 15% collost gel (the first Russian collagen gel produced from cattle skin) was implanted in paraurethral region of the animals. The connective tissue cells in the zone of collost gel injection was studied histologically, immunohistochemically, electron microscopically. The examinations revealed differences in the content of the connective tissue in the injection zone depending on a collagen concentration and the age of the animal. The findings suggest that 15% collost gel implantation in the form of a paraurethral injection may be effective in females suffering from stress urinary incontinence for narrowing urethral lumen and preventing spontaneous voiding in response to a rise of intraabdominal pressure.

[Use of isolated intestinal segments in surgical treatment of radiation-induced lesions of the urinary tract]

Fifteen females with various radiation-induced lesions of the urinary tract (urinary fistulas alone or in combination with uni- or bilateral ureteral strictures) received surgical treatment using isolated intestinal segments. The above surgical intervention reestablished natural urination in 9 patients. They were relieved from continuous urine leakage into the vagina and/or from nephrostomas. Heterotopic urine derivation was performed in 6 patients. Thus, restoration of natural urination in most patients with postradiation lesions can be performed only in usage of isolated intestinal segments. In some cases heterotopic urine derivation is indicated.

[Choice of an optimal free graft for replacement urethroplasty in extensive urethral strictures]

Irrespective of the type and properties of a free graft in urethroplasty, survival of the graft depends on blood circulation in the nutrient bed. We made an experimental trial to study engraftment of free grafts of buccal and lingual mucosa on different types of the nutrient bed. Free flaps (78 buccal and 86 lingual mucosa samples) were taken from 52 male Wistar rats (300 to 470 body mass). Grafting was made on different types of nutrient bed - skeletal muscle, subcutaneous fat and penile tunica albuginea. Histological examination of the grafts was made 2, 4, 7 and 14 days after transplantation. The process of engraftment followed all the stages of nonspecific inflammation. The alteration stage (48 hours) is characterized by marked epithelial atrophy, necrosis of most of the cross-striate muscular fibers of the graft, necrotic alterations of the nutrient bed, primarily in the suture area. Excudation and emigration (2-4 days)--by continued necrotic changes with infiltration of the graft with neutrophilic leukocytes, edema of the upper layer stroma and infiltrate extention on the nutrient bed. Proliferation (day 7)--by attenuation of necroinflammatory processes, decline of leukocyte infiltration, formation of blood vessels in the subepithelial base of the graft. Regeneration (day7-14)--by recovery of the epithelial graft layer, development of granulation tissue in the submucosal base. The best engraftment was registered on transplantation on penile tunica albuginea (buccal graft--93.4%, lingual one--88.9%). Successful implantation on the muscle occurred in 90.7% for buccal and 87.9% for lingual grafts. On fat tissue buccal transplant failed in 19, lingua--in 23.89% transplantations. Thus, staging in interaction between different grafts and types of nutrient bed do not depend on characteristics of the bed and graft. Necroinflammatory changes in the buccal graft change for proliferative processes earlier than in the lingual one. Proliferative and regenerative processes develop earlier on penile tunica albuginea. Alteration and exudation are more pronounced on subcutaneous fat.

[Hyperbaric oxygenation in the treatment of patients with interstitial cystitis: clinical and morphological rationale]

We studied efficacy of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) in 8 patients with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). Mean age of the patients was 53 years (35-72 years), mean duration of the disease 7.5 years (6-17 years). Ulcerative IC/PBS was diagnosed in 7 of 8 patients. The patients received combined treatment: surgical (hydrobouginage of the bladder, electrocoagulation of bladder ulcer) and a HBO course in the postoperative period. The efficacy was assessed by clinical and morphological criteria (estimation of histamine level in urethral smears, proliferative activity of bladder mucosa epithelial cells). A HBO course consisted of 10 sessions (40 min, 2 atm). The treatment reduced the number of voidings for 24 hours, increased mean effective bladder volume, lowered a total score by L. Parsons scale, histamine content in urethral smears, stimulated proliferative activity of bladder mucosa epithelium. Thus, HBO proved its safety and effectiveness in combined treatment of IC/PBS.

[Sympathic hyperactivity and reservoir function of the bladder in men]

Effects of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) on detrusor function in the collection phase were studied in 57 men over 50 years of age. Heart rate (HR) was a clinical marker of SNS activity, effective volume of the bladder marked detrusor activity in 34 patients of group 1. The value HR/volume were registered in all voidings for 1-3 days. It was found that enhancement of SNS activity was accompanied by a decline of the reservoir function of the bladder. In HR < 80 and > 100 b/min the differences were significant and reached 56%. Group 2 patients (n = 23) with prostatic adenoma have undergone uroflowmetric monitoring before and after treatment with doxasozine (640 uroflowgrams). The reservoir function of the bladder increased from 111.0 to 151.4 ml (by 36.3%) in response to block of alphal-adrenoreceptors. Thus, SNS plays an essential role in management of detrusor function in the collection phase. Its hyperactivity leads to this phase decifiency. It may be a humoral process mediated by vasoconstriction and disorder of vesical blood flow. The proportion HR/volume shows "sympathetic background" in patients before administration of alpha1-adrenoblockers.

[Anastomotic urethroplasty in posttraumatic strictures of bulbomembraneous urethra]

Efficacy of surgical treatment of patients with strictures of the bulbomembraneous portion of the urethra by R. Turner-Warwick in G. Webster modification was studied in 30 patients operated in 2008-2009. Efficacy of the operation was assessed by uroflowmetry and urethrography findings. Follow-up covered 3 to 20 months (median 10 months). Posttraumatic urethral strictures arose after car accident in 89% cases. Mean length of the destruction defect was 2.7 cm (1.5-5.5 cm). Efficacy of surgical treatment reached 96.7%. Erectile dysfunction due to the operation developed in 2 of 23 (8.6%) patients. Thus, urethroplasty by Turner-Warwick in Webster modification is effective and safe in the treatment of posttraumatic strictures of the posterior urethra and can be used widely in specialized centers for urethral surgery.

[Renal tumor size. Clinicomorphological correlations]

To reveal correlations between a renal tumor size and its clinical and morphological characteristics, we retrospectively analysed 263 case histories of patients with renal cell cancer. At a univariate analysis a maximal renal tumor size as a continuous variable significantly correlated with tumor differentiation, histological involvement of regional lymph nodes, presence of tumor necrosis, venous thrombosis, invasion into the collecting system, severity of clinical symptoms, 3- and 5-year cancer-specific survival. An increase of a tumor size, either as a continuous variable or a categorical one is accompanied with enhancement of tumor properties determining the outcome. The inclusion of a tumor size as a continuous parameter in the staging systems may have in the future a significant impact on accuracy of prediction of a renal cell cancer course and outcome, on specification of indications for various treatments.

[Renal function in patients after purulent pyelonephritis]

The kidneys of the patients with purulent pyelonephritis (PP) undergo anatomic and functional alterations. The latter may be irreversible in some cases. The severity of the above alterations depends on PP form, choice and time of treatment. Our study included 84 patients who had PP at the age of 15 to 70 years. Primary PP was detected in 47 (56%) patients, secondary--in 37 (44%) patients. Open surgery was performed in 18 patients (group 1), transcutaneous drainage was used in 38 patients (group 2), conservative treatment was conducted in 28 patients (group 3). Comparison of dynamic nephroscintigraphic findings showed that recovery of renal function in groups 2 and 3 lasted 6-12 months versus 60-84 months in group 1. The degree of the renal function recovery depends on the PP form, age of the patient, duration of the disease, virulence of the causing agent, comorbid pathology, immune status, method of treatment. This was confirmed by the data of complex radionuclide examination. Long term complications, for instance, progress of arterial hypertension (41% cases) and chronic pyelonephritis (44% cases) were observed more frequently and earlier in patients after open operations.

[Efficacy and safety of revocarin in patients with impaired micturition due to prostatic adenoma. An open non-comparative study: results of a multicenter trial]

Patients with impaired micturition caused by prostatic adenoma received revocarin for 12-weeks. After the treatment all the patients showed relief of clinical symptoms proved by subjective assessment of urination quality (IPSS and QoL) and objective data (uroflowmetry, ultrasonography). Allergic reactions or other serious side effects were not registered. Thus, a 12-week course of revocarin demonstrated good clinical efficacy and safety in patients with urination problems because of prostatic adenoma. Revocarin can be recommended as an alternative to an original drug omnik.

[Mast cells and innervation of the wall of the hyperactive urinary bladder]

Anterior urinary bladder wall biopsy specimens were examined in 24 males and 4 females, aged 52 to 76 years, who had been suffering from the hyperactive urinary bladder for 1-10 years. Increases in the number and activity of interstitial mast cells and their degranulation and the symptoms of chronic immune inflammation were revealed. Neuromuscular spastic dysfunction of the detrusor is considered to result from the activation of mast cells.

[Urethrovesical reflux in patients with chronic cystitis]

We studied the role of urethrovesical reflux in the onset and maintenance of chronic inflammation in the urinary bladder in patients suffering from chronic cystitis combined with pseudopolyposis of the neck of the bladder and proximal part of the urethra. We modelled a simplified version of an urination fragment of a special computer graphic station. The original computer model theoretically proves the existance of urethrovesical reflux caused by pseudopolyposis in the zone of the urinary bladder cervix and/or proximal urethra. The data were confirmed by radionuclide investigation. Our studies proved the presence of urethrovesical reflux in patients with pseudopolyposis of the bladder cervix provoking retrograde infection of the lower urinary tract. We think it necessary to combine conventional conservative treatment of cystitis with endourethral surgical interventions aimed at reestablishment of normal urination.

[Complex therapy of irritative voiding disorders after transurethral resection of the prostate and adenomectomy]

Rehabilitation therapy was performed in 5 groups (n=122) of patients operated for prostatic adenoma (TUR of the prostate, transvesical prostatectomy) and having postoperative marked irritative miction disorders. Group 1 received antibacterial therapy (AT); group 2-- AT+alpha-adrenoblockers; group 3-- AT+transrectal laser and magnetic physiotherapy; group 4-- AT+alpha-adrenoblockers+transrectal laser and magnetic physiotherapy; group 5-- AT+prostatotropic phytotherapy (gentos). The worst result was achieved in group 1, the best one--in groups 3 and 4. Thus, adjuvant physiotherapy inclusion in the complex of postoperative rehabilitation of patients operated for prostatic adenoma is justified as it improves treatment efficacy.

[Allergic inflammation as one of the factors of pathogenesis of overactive urinary bladder]

Overactive bladder (OAB) is still a serious problem because of its high prevalence in men and women. Endoscopic or open detrusor biopsies were obtained from 28 (24 male and 4 female) patients of 52 to 75 years of age with obstructive or idiopathic OAB of 1 to 10 year duration. The control group included 6 males and 2 females without OAB symptoms. Allergic inflammation with involvement of mast cells, parasympathetic element hyperplasia, ultrastructural changes of myocytes with structural damage to mitochondria were detected in the detrusor of patients with both obstructive and idiopathic OAB. Succinate dehydrogenase activity was low but lactate dehydrogenase activity was enhanced in lymphocytes of peripheral blood. Severity of these changes correlated with morphological features of decreased tissue respiration in the detrusor muscles. In view of the detected inflammatory pathogenetic aspects it is recommended to add antiallergic drugs improving detrusor bioenergetics to combined treatment of OAB.