Knowledge, Attitude, Awareness, and Future Expectations of Robotic Surgery in Patients Attending Surgical Specialties Clinics.

Introduction The use of robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS) has been growing in surgical specialties. It allows surgeons to perform higher-quality operations with fewer complications, mortality, and morbidity. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about RAS among patients.

, , , , , and are highly expressed in colon cancer patients and are regulated by epigenetic alterations.

Background: Colon cancer is a serious public health issue and a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, including Saudi Arabia. Knowledge of genes associated with colon cancer development and progression is essential for identifying new cancer-specific biomarkers to improve the diagnosis of colon cancer.

Methods: The expression levels of , , , , , and in 15 adjacent colon cancer and normal colon tissue samples from male patients were investigated using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) assays.

The Relationship Between BMI and Postoperative Complications Among Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery.

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is common worldwide, and surgery is one of the main treatments. Postoperative complications are a concern. The primary objective of this study is to determine whether elevated body mass index (BMI), the presence of comorbidities, tumor characteristics, and the type of surgery are associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications such as wound infections, pulmonary complications, anastomotic leak, venous thromboembolism (VTE), bowel obstruction, and incisional hernia.

Prevalence, Microbiological Profile, and Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infections in Saudi Patients with Colorectal Cancer.

Background: Resection surgery in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) patients is associated with potential complications, including surgical site infection (SSI).

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence rate of SSI, identify the common pathogens responsible for SSI, and determine potential risk factors for SSI development in a cohort from Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: Patients with CRC who underwent bowel resection surgery at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, between January 01, 2016, and December 31, 2019, were retrospectively included.

Incidence Rate of Incisional Hernia Post Liver and Kidney Transplant at a Tertiary Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background  Incisional hernia post organ transplant increases morbidity and impacts quality of life among patients undergoing abdominal organ transplants. Objectives To estimate the incidence rate of incisional hernia and the factors associated with incisional hernia among patients who underwent liver and kidney transplants. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study in which all patients from 2015 to 2020 who underwent liver and/or kidney transplants and met inclusion criteria were involved.