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This paper presents a novel coordinated motion planning method for solving the inverse kinematic problems of endoscopic operations of continuum manipulators. For safe and stable control of the continuum manipulators in complex constrained environments, a saturated feedback controller is proposed. The global stability of the controller is analyzed. Some numerical simulations also demonstrate that the proposed motion planning method and the control approach are feasible under certain conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. To improve surgical results in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and urolithiasis (UL) and to evaluate the efficacy of Furamag used as an agent to prevent infectious and inflammatory complications. Subjects and methods. Seventy-two patients with BPH (n=36; Group 1) and UL (n=36; Group 2) were examined. Within each group, the patients were divided into two subgroups: A) those in whom no preventive measures were taken during endoscopic operations; B) those who received Furamag as a preventive agent. The preventive efficacy was evaluated from the urine microbial spectrum and renal microcirculatory values. Results. The preventive use of Furamag could achieve better urine sanitation, normalize renal microcirculatory values, and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications. Conclusion. The use of Furamag to prevent intravesical obstruction (IVO) during transurethral prostatic resection and UL reduces the incidence of IVO, results in less noticeable renal microcirculatory disorders, and accordingly assists in lowering the incidence of postoperative complications.

The gastroenterology (GI) hospitalist model has improved endoscopic operations through improved interdisciplinary coordination, efficiencies introduced in endoscopy unit workflow, and increased patient access to both inpatient and outpatient GI care. The challenges and opportunities associated with a GI hospitalist model and supporting a GI hospitalist team are reviewed, especially in relation to advanced endoscopy. The roles of the GI hospitalist in endoscopy quality measurement and value-based care are also explored. Greater awareness of the GI hospitalist model and tailoring it to fit the needs of the GI practice or endoscopy unit will be key to practice sustainability and growth., Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors have nothing relevant to disclose., (Published by Elsevier Inc.)

The article presents the results of the evaluation of the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory therapy in the perioperative period in patients with pathology of the paranasal sinuses. The study included patients (n=150) who underwent endoscopic surgery on the paranasal sinuses. All patients were divided into 3 groups. In the first (control) group (n=50) in the postoperative period, patients received standard therapy, which included antibiotic therapy and irrigation of the nasal cavity with saline. In the second comparison group (n=50), in addition to the standard treatment in the postoperative period, the preparation Erespal was added to 2 tab/day for 1 month. The third comparison group (n=50) started taking Erespal 2 tab/day 7 days before the surgery, and in the postoperative period the treatment continued in the same way as in the 2nd group (standard therapy and Erespal 2 tab/day after the operation for 1 month). The study showed that Erespal's effectiveness after endoscopic operations on the paranasal sinuses makes it possible to accelerate the recovery period of patients, leading subjectively to the normalization of well-being and objective positive changes from the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity (decrease in edema, hyperemia, smaller changes in postoperative CT of the ONP).