Evaluation of the diagnostic and prognostic clinical values of circulating tumor DNA and cell-free DNA in pancreatic malignancies: a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Background: The diagnostic and prognostic clinical value of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in pancreatic malignancies are unclear. Herein, we aimed to perform a meta-analysis to evaluate ctDNA and cfDNA as potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers.

Methods: PRISMA reporting guidelines were followed closely for conducting the current meta-analysis.

Use of ultrasound guided single shot costotransverse block (intertransverse process) in breast cancer surgery: a prospective, randomized, assessor blinded, controlled clinical trial.

Background: Ultrasound guided costotransverse block (CTB) is a relatively new "peri-paravertebral" block that has been described recently. It has been previously reported that CTB, administered with a single high-volume injection, provides effective analgesia in breast conserving surgery. In this study we evaluated the effect of CTB when used in breast cancer surgery.

Comparison of ultrasound guided Erector Spinae Plane Block and quadratus lumborum block for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients; a prospective randomized study.

Study Objective: Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) is a recently described block. Both ESPB and Quadratus Lumborum block type II (QLB-II) have been reported to provide effective postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). In this study, we compared the postoperative analgesic effects of ESPB and QLB-II in patients undergoing LC.

Challenging management of obturator hernia: a report of three cases and literature review.

Obturator hernia (OH) is a rare condition with high rates of morbidity and mortality. While diagnosis is difficult, surgery is the definitive treatment. Intestinal obstruction is the most common symptom upon admission.

How do surgeons approach breast cancer surgery in Turkey? A national survey.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the experience, practice and approaches of general surgeons in relation to the treatment of breast cancer in Turkey.

Methods: A survey was conducted between November 2012 and February 2013 with 453 general surgeons who claimed to perform breast surgery. Initial and most preferred approaches for breast cancer surgery and demographic features of participants were questioned.

The approach of general surgeons to oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery in Turkey: a survey of practice patterns.

Background: Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (OBS), which is a combination of oncological procedures and plastic surgery techniques, has recently gained widespread use.

Aims: To assess the experiences, practice patterns and preferred approaches to Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery (ORBS) undertaken by general surgeons specializing in breast surgery in Turkey.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

The effect of lateral internal sphincterotomy on resting anal sphincter pressures.

Background/aim: Anal fissures are one of the most common proctologic disorders. This study aimed to investigate alterations in anal sphincteric resting pressures after lateral internal sphincterotomy, which was performed for chronic anal fissure treatment.

Materials And Methods: Fifty-six (68.

Surgeons' Approaches and Professional Perspectives on Breast Masses: A National Survey in Turkey.

Objective: General surgeons' approaches to breast masses in their daily practices and their perspectives for issues on breast diseases and breast surgery are investigated through a survey.

Materials And Methods: Answers of 524 general surgeons for the survey "Approach to breast diseases and breast surgery" between November 2012 and February 2013 were assessed. Demographic features, approaches to the breast masses, and answers for the clinical scenerios of surgeons were questioned.

The Role of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in Breast Cancer Treatment.

The aim of this study is to discuss indications, advantages, disadvantages, oncologic and aesthetic results of Oncoplastic Surgery (OBS). Pubmed and Medline database were searched for articles published between 1998 and 2014 for keywords: oncoplastic breast surgery, therapeutic mammoplasty, oncoplastic breast reduction, synchrenous reconstructions. Role of OBS in breast cancer surgery, its aspects to be considered, its value and results have been interpreted.

A comparison of total thyroidectomies carried out through LigaSure and Harmonic Scalpel: a retrospective study.

Aim: Both LigaSure (LS) and Harmonic Scalpel (HS) are new surgical technologies that have been used to secure hemostasis in various fields of surgery. There is little information in the literature about the use of LS and HS in thyroid surgery. The aim of this study was to report our experience with LS and HS in thyroid surgery.

Prevention of intraabdominal adhesions by local and systemic administration of immunosuppressive drugs.

Background: Intraperitoneal adhesion formation is a serious postsurgical issue. Adhesions develop after damage to the peritoneum by surgery, irradiation, infection or trauma.

Objectives: Using a rat model, we compared the effectiveness of systemic and intraperitoneally administered common immunosuppressive drugs for prevention of postoperative intraperitoneal adhesions.

How Lichtenstein hernia repair affects abdominal and anal resting pressures: a controlled clinical study.

Purpose: Inguinal hernia repair is the most common surgical procedure performed by general surgeons worldwide. The Lichtenstein tension-free hernioplasty was first introduced in 1984 and evolved through 1988. Today it is the gold standard in hernia repair.

Comparison of vessel sealing systems with conventional.

Background: Haemorrhoids are cushions of submucosal vascular tissue located in the anal canal starting just distal to the dentate line. Haemorrhoidal disease is a common anorectal disorder which has symptoms of bleeding, prolapse, pain, thrombosis, mucus discharge, and pruritus. Haemorrhoidectomy is one of most frequently performed anorectal operation worldwide.

Prosthetic repair of acutely incarcerated groin hernias: a prospective clinical observational cohort study.

Background And Aim: Mesh usage in repair of acutely incarcerated hernia is still a concern owing to infectious complications. The aim of this prospective clinical observational cohort study was to evaluate factors that increase the risk of bowel necrosis and to document the clinical outcome of the patients with acutely incarcerated groin hernias treated by non-absorbable mesh.

Materials And Methods: Ninety-five adult patients with acutely incarcerated groin hernias who underwent prosthetic herniorrhaphy from 1997 to 2005 were prospectively included.