Publications by authors named "A R Kaldarov"

Background: In response to the pandemic, the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) developed the IHPBA-COVID Registry to capture data on HPB surgery outcomes in COVID-positive patients prior to mass vaccination programs. The aim was to provide a tool to help members gain a better understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on patient outcomes following HPB surgery worldwide.

Methods: An online registry updated in real time was disseminated to all IHPBA, E-AHPBA, A-HPBA and A-PHPBA members to assess the effects of the pandemic on the outcomes of HPB procedures, perioperative COVID-19 management and other aspects of surgical care.

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Article Synopsis
  • A study was conducted to create a standardized set of quality performance indicators (QPI) for hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgical procedures worldwide.
  • The research involved a thorough literature review and feedback from members of the International Hepatopancreaticobiliary Association (IHPBA) via a modified Delphi process.
  • The finalized QPI consists of seven core indicators applicable to multiple HPB surgeries, along with additional specific indicators for procedures like pancreatectomy, hepatectomy, and cholecystectomy, which were approved by over 100 IHPBA members globally.*
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Duodenal duplication cyst (DDC) is a rare form of intestinal malformation (2-12% of all gastrointestinal duplications). There are many difficulties in diagnosis and management of DDC. We present a case of successful endoscopic transluminal treatment of DDC in a 30-year-old female.

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Objective: To report own experience in the treatment of patients with proinsulinoma.

Material And Methods: There were 10 patients with increased proinsulin production and normal insulin level since 2017. Most of them were young women.

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