Prolonged thromboprophylaxis with rivaroxaban after bariatric interventions: single centre experience.

BackgroundVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is common after bariatric surgery and extended prophylaxis is generally recommended. Low molecular weight heparin is the most commonly used agent but requires patients to be trained to self-inject and is expensive. Rivaroxaban is an oral daily formulation approved for VTE prophylaxis after orthopedic surgery.

Antireflux surgery is required after endoscopic treatment for Barrett's esophagus.

<b>Introduction:</b> Barrett's esophagus is an acquired condition that develops as a result of transformation of normal stratified squamous epithelium in the lower part of the esophagus into columnar epithelium. Barrett's esophagus is considered to be a complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Various endoscopic techniques have been shown to be successful in the treatment of this condition.

Surgical treatment of acute cholecystitis in obese patients.

<b>Introduction:</b> In today's technological climate, science and medicine have entered a new era. At the level of technological progress, we have identified millennia of "new" problems and diseases. If earlier diseases had a certain individuality then, in the third millennium, we face compliance and synergistic influence of diseases.

Implementation of extended prolonged venous thromboembolism prophylaxis with rivaroxaban after major abdominal and pelvic surgery - overview of safety and early outcomes.

<b>Purpose: </b>Venous thromboembolism (VTE) after colorectal surgery is a well-documented complication, resulting in a general recommendation of extended post-discharge prophylaxis. Rivaroxaban, a factor Xa inhibitor, is a daily tablet approved for treatment of VTE and prophylaxis after orthopedic surgery. <br><b>Aim: </b>The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of rivaroxaban for extended prophylaxis after major abdominal and pelvic surgery.

Surgical treatment of acute cholecystitis in obese patients.

<b>Introduction:</b> In today's technological climate, science and medicine have entered a new era. At the level of technological progress, we have identified millennia of "new" problems and diseases. If earlier diseases had a certain individuality then, in the third millennium, we face compliance and synergistic influence of diseases.

Biological welding - novel technique in the treatment of esophageal metaplasia.

<b>Introduction:</b> Biological welding - controlled action of high frequency current on living tissues, which leads to their structural changes and weld formation - connection with unique biological properties (strength, high elasticity, insensitivity to microbial infection, stimulating effect on the regeneration process, speed and quality which surpasses the normal uncomplicated healing) [22]. This method is used in various fields of surgery, but at the moment there is no data on its use in case of esophageal cylindrocellular (intestinal) metaplasia (further esophageal metaplasia or Barrett's esophagus). <br><b>Objective:</b> The goal of this study is to evaluate biologic welding as a treatment option for patients with Barrett's esophagus.