Acute Mesenteric Ischemia and Duodenal Ulcer Perforation
This is a unique case presentation of a 53 year old Italian lady who presented with acute mesenteric ischemia and duodenal perforation.
Category : surgery : Health & Medical
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
This study explores the characteristics and prognostic factors of GIST.
Histopathology of Gallbladder After Cholecystectomy
Should every gallbladder specimen be sent for histopathology examination, or is this just a waste of resources?
Near Misses and Attitudes Towards Surgical Time Out Protocol
How supportive are surgical team members of the time out procedures in the operating room?
Laparoscopic vs Open Adhesiolysis for Bowel Obstruction
This study compares open surgery to laparoscopic adhesiolysis in patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction.
To Whom do the Results of the INSECT Trial Apply?
Optimal closure strategies for abdominal surgery were studied. Can the results be translated into clinical practice?
Antibiotics Vs Appendectomy in the Treatment of Appendicitis
Is antibiotic therapy an effective strategy for treating acute appendicitis?
Anterior Anal Sphincter Repair
This study aimed to determine the factors predictive of long term success after anterior sphincter repair.
Radiofrequency Ablation for Pleural Disseminated NSCLC
Radiofrequency ablation in combination with talc pleurodesis for non-small cell lung cancer may lengthen survival when compared to talc pleurodesis alone.
Total Thyroidectomy in the Treatment of Graves' Disease
This study analyzes the results of surgical treatment of patients with Graves' disease.
Subtotal Splenectomy due to Portal Hypertension in Cirrhosis
What are the advantages and disadvantages of subtotal splenectomy due to portal hypertension in cirrhotic patients?
Correspondence: Laparoscopic Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernia
This comprehensive guideline outlines the practical technique of laparoscopic abdominal wall hernia repair.
Successful Limb Salvage Surgery in Diabetic Foot Patients
This study evaluates factors to predict the success of limb salvage surgery in diabetic foot patients and can guide clinicians in determining an appropriate amputation level for each patient.
Total Thyroidectomy in the Treatment of Graves' Disease
This study analyzes the results of surgical treatment of patients with Graves' disease.
Intraoperative PTH Assay During Focused Parathyroidectomy
The 20 minutes PTH measurement may prove to be very useful in avoiding unnecessary bilateral exploration, even if it means lengthening surgical time.
Interventions to Reduce Surgery Cancellations
Are patients benefiting from hospital interventions to reduce surgical cancellations?
Successful Limb Salvage Surgery in Diabetic Foot Patients
This study evaluates factors to predict the success of limb salvage surgery in diabetic foot patients and can guide clinicians in determining an appropriate amputation level for each patient.
Chemotherapy Versus Surgery in Advanced Gastric Carcinoma
When compared to surgery alone, does neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgical resection improve patient outcomes?
Intensified Neoadjuvant Radiochemotherapy for Rectal Cancer
This study examines the effects of intensified neoadjuvant treatment for rectal cancer on the development of postoperative complications.
Total Thyroidectomy in the Treatment of Graves' Disease
This study analyzes the results of surgical treatment of patients with Graves' disease.