Predictive Factors Affecting Recurrence of Anal Fistula after LIFT Procedure.

Objective: To determine the predictive factors affecting the recurrence or persistence of anal fistula of demographic and technical variables.

Study Design: Descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of General Surgery and Radiology, Private Ortadogu Hospital General, Turkey, between 2014 and 2020.

Why do some patients with stage 1A and 1B endometrial endometrioid carcinoma experience recurrence? A retrospective study in search of prognostic factors.

Objectives: Endometrial endometrioid carcinoma (EEC) is the most encountered subtype of endometrial cancer (EC). Our study aimed to investigate the factors affecting recurrence in patients with stage 1A and 1B EEC.

Material And Methods: Our study included 284 patients diagnosed with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage 1A/1B EEC in our center from 2010 to 2018.

Prevention of uterine perforation during intracavitary brachytherapy of cervical cancer.

Purpose: Intracavitary brachytherapy (ICBT) is a part of standard treatment for loco-regionally advanced cervical cancers. ICBT requires a tandem applicator insertion through cervical canal into uterine cavity. Accurate placement through cervical canal, which is distorted by cancer, is crucial to successful treatment.

The impact of Ki-67 index, squamous differentiation, and several clinicopathologic parameters on the recurrence of low and intermediate-risk endometrial cancer.

Endometrial endometrioid carcinoma (EEC) represents approximately 75-80% of endometrial carcinoma cases. Three hundred and thirty-six patients with EEC followed-up in the authors' medical center between 2010 and 2018 were included in our study. Two hundred and seventy-two low and intermediate EEC patients were identified using the European Society for Medical Oncology criteria and confirmed by histopathological examination.

Assessment of the diagnostic efficacy of abdominal ultrasonography and cine magnetic resonance imaging in detecting abdominal adhesions: A double-blind research study.

Purpose: This cohort aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of abdominal ulrasonography and cine-MRI by a double-blind study in the diagnosis of intraabdominal organs and abdominal wall adhesions in patients with previous abdominal operations.

Methods: Between 2017 and 2019, 108 consecutive patients were prospectively included in the study. Visceral slide and induced visceral slide were measured during AU and cine-MRI.

Association between antenatal maternal anxiety and fetal middle cerebral artery Doppler depends on fetal gender.

Several studies have demonstrated that antenatal maternal anxiety (AMA) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of abnormal fetal Doppler parameters and adverse perinatal outcomes. Despite these studies, the evidence of the association between them remains inconclusive due in part to the methodological limitations of existing studies. Hence, in the present study, we established strict criteria and excluded patients who may have moderate or confounding variables to investigate the relationship between AMA and fetal Doppler findings and adverse perinatal outcomes.

Assessment of Factors Influencing Lymph Node Count in Colorectal Cancer.

Objective: To evaluate the factors that influence pericolorectal lymph node (LN) retrieval from colectomy specimens in colorectal in cancer staging.

Study Design: Descriptive study Place and Duration of Study: Ortadogu Private Hospital Adana, Turkey, between January 2012 and March 2018.

Methodology: The inclusion criteria was right hemi-colon, left hemi-colon and rectum carcinoma specimen, respectively.

Prognostic Value of CDX2 and Villin Expression in Advanced Stage Colorectal Carcinoma.

Objective: To determine the frequency of expression of CDX2 and Villin in a subsection of advanced stage primary colorectal cancers and detect its association with tumour differentiation, lymph node metastasis, invasion and survival.

Study Design: A descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ortadogu Private Hospital, Adana, Turkey, from January 2012 to March 2017.

Omental Micrometastasis in Endometrial Cancer.

Introduction: Although there are several reports on omentum metastasis, limited studies have evaluated omental micrometastases, particularly isolated microscopic metastases in endometrial cancer (EC). We performed this study to assess the frequency of omental micrometastasis in EC, especially when the omentum is the only site of extrauterine spread.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted to assess cases of EC with an omental sample during primary surgical treatment for EC at the Gynecological Oncology Unit, Uludag University Hospital, Bursa, Turkey, between January 2005 and May 2018.

Current approaches in the surgical treatment of liver hydatid disease: single center experience.

Background: Liver hydatid disease is a common benign condition in many countries. Compared to open surgery, laparoscopic treatment can play an important role in improving the post-operative recovery, reducing the morbidity and recurrence rate of these patients.The purpose of this study is to show that the laparoscopic method is effective and safe in the treatment of liver hydatid cysts compared to open surgery, even in large cysts.

Comparing Reinforcement Options for the Staple Line of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Objective: To compare three reinforcement options (suture, fibrin glue, and no reinforcement) for staple line reinforcement of patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Study Design: An experimental study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ortadogu Hospital, Adana, Turkey, from 2013 to 2017.

Re-Sleeve Gastrectomy for Failed Primary Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of re-sleeve gastrectomy (LRSG) in patients who had insufficient weight loss or weight regain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

Study Design: Descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ortadogu Private Hospital, Turkey, between March 2013 and January 2017.

Comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease under spinal anesthesia and general anesthesia.

Background: Epidemiological data demonstrate that the worldwide prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is increasing. These patients have an increased risk of mortality and morbidity and have constant limitations in airflow. Comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) under spinal anesthesia (SA) and general anesthesia (GA).

McDonald versus modified Shirodkar rescue cerclage in women with prolapsed fetal membranes.

We compared the efficacy of modified Shirodkar and McDonald rescue cerclage techniques in women with singleton pregnancies. The study sample included 47 women who presented at two tertiary hospitals in Turkey from 2008 to 2017 and underwent rescue cerclage due to cervical incompetence and cervical dilatation with fetal membranes prolapsed into the vagina. The outcomes were compared by cerclage technique used, Shirodkar or McDonald.

Evaluation of 1294 Female Patients with Breast Pain: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Mastalgia, or breast pain, is one of the most important complaints referred to outpatient clinics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the factors causing mastalgia. All patients who presented to our clinic with complaints of mastalgia were assessed along with their type of mastalgia symptoms, menopausal status, and radiology results.

Permacol™ Collagen Paste Injection in Anal Fistula Treatment: A Retrospective Study with One-Year Follow-Up.

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the applicability, safety, results, and functional performance of Permacol™ collagen paste injection in patients with an anal fistula.

Methods: Thirty-one patients with anal fistula underwent Permacol™ collagen paste injection between February 2015 and February 2017. The patients were followed up for a total of 12 months with recovery conditions monitored at intervals of 3, 6, and 12 months.

Rescue cerclage when foetal membranes prolapse into the vagina.

A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of rescue cerclage in patients with a dilated cervix and prolapsed foetal membranes. Thirty-five patients presenting with cervical dilatation and prolapsed foetal membranes were included in the study. A McDonald cerclage was placed in 27 patients.

Effect of intravenous hyoscine-N-butyl bromide on active phase of labor progress: a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial.

Introduction: Appropriate cervical dilatation and effacement are essential for the progression of labor. With the active management of labor, number of cesarean deliveries reduces and the duration of labor shortens. Cervical dilatation can be facilitated by mechanical, pharmacological and non-pharmacologic methods.