Solid Organ Infections: Rare Complications After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Report of Four Cases.

Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining popularity for the treatment of morbid obesity. It is a simple, low-cost procedure resulting in significant weight loss within a short period of time. LSG is a safe procedure with a low complication rate.

Outcome of sublay mesh repair in non-complicated umbilical hernia with liver cirrhosis and ascites.

Background: Umbilical hernia repair is often accompanied by complications in patients with liver cirrhosis and ascites. It appears that the early elective repair of umbilical hernias in these patients is safer and can be considered for selected patients. The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, safety, complications and technical aspects of sublay mesh repair of umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients with ascites.