Impact of Short-Term Weight Loss on Hemostasis and Thrombosis after Bariatric Surgery.

Introduction: Obesity causes thrombophilia and many coagulation problems related to slowing the capillary flow. We aimed to evaluate rapid weight loss outcomes in the early period after bariatric surgery on the coagulation system. .

30-Day Morbidity and Mortality of Bariatric Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Multinational Cohort Study of 7704 Patients from 42 Countries.

Background: There are data on the safety of cancer surgery and the efficacy of preventive strategies on the prevention of postoperative symptomatic COVID-19 in these patients. But there is little such data for any elective surgery. The main objectives of this study were to examine the safety of bariatric surgery (BS) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to determine the efficacy of perioperative COVID-19 protective strategies on postoperative symptomatic COVID-19 rates.

Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy in pancreatic cancer: Our initial experience.

Pancreas cancer is an important cause of mortality worldwide. It has no particular symptoms, and may cause different complaints according to tumor diameter and localization. Local invasion may develop in the short term and distant metastasis may occur in vascular structures in its neighborhood.

The Factors Affecting Lower Urinary Tract Functions in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Background: We prospectively assessed changes in the lower urinary system functions of women with morbid obesity following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and the factors affecting these changes.

Methods: Data from 40 females who had undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy due to morbid obesity (body mass index, BMI ≥ 40 kg/m) between January 2014-2016 at S.B.

Negative computed tomography can safely rule out clinically significant intra-abdominal injury in the asymptomatic patient after blunt trauma: Prospective evaluation of 1193 patients.

Background: Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis (CTAP) is highly specific for injury identification and commonly used in the evaluation of blunt trauma patients. Despite this, there is no consensus on the required clinical observation period after negative imaging, often impacting patient flow and hospital cost. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of CTAP after blunt trauma and the need for observation after negative imaging.

The effects of body mass index on complications and mortality after emergency abdominal operations: The obesity paradox.

Background: Recent literature suggests that obesity is protective in critically illness. This study addresses the effect of BMI on outcomes after emergency abdominal surgery (EAS).

Methods: Retrospective, ACS-NSQIP analysis.

Cholecystectomy and duodenogastric reflux: interacting effects over the gastric mucosa.

Aims: To evaluate association between duodenogastric reflux and early gastric mucosal changes before and after the cholecystectomy procedure.

Materials And Methods: Patients were evaluated with preoperative and postoperative endoscopy and endoscopic biopsy. Demographic and clinical characteristics, histological parameters, presence of duodenogastric reflux, and Updated Sydney scores were noted.

High-Density Free Fluid on Computed Tomography: a Predictor of Surgical Intervention in Patients with Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction.

Background: Patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) often develop intraabdominal free fluid (IFF). While IFF is a finding on abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) associated with the need for surgical intervention, many patients with IFF can be still managed non-operatively. A previous study suggested that a higher red blood cell count of IFF is highly predictive of strangulated ASBO.

The prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio on mortality in critically ill trauma patients.

Background: Recent studies suggest that the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a marker of inflammation is associated with mortality in surgical patients. The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic impact of NLR in critically ill trauma patients.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study involving all trauma patients 16 years or older admitted to the surgical intensive care unit of a Level 1 trauma center (January 2013 to January 2014).

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.

Prehospital intubation for isolated severe blunt traumatic brain injury: worse outcomes and higher mortality.

Purpose: Prehospital endotracheal intubation (ETI) for traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a controversial issue. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of prehospital ETI in patients with TBI.

Methods: Cohort-matched study using the US National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) 2008-2012.

Low Educational Status and Childhood Obesity Associated with Insufficient Mid-Term Weight Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Retrospective Observational Cohort Study.

Purpose: Successful weight loss after bariatric surgery has been associated with a variety of factors. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of educational status on surgical weight loss for patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy (SG).

Materials And Methods: This retrospective cohort study was carried out on patients undergoing SG between September 2013 and July 2015.

An unusual approach for the treatment of oesophageal perforation: Laparoscopic-endoscopic cooperative surgery.

Boerhaave syndrome describes a transmural oesophageal rupture that develops following a spontaneous, sudden intraluminal pressure increase (i.e. vomiting, cough).

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Improves Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Sleep Quality 6 Months Following Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most important co-morbid conditions related with morbid obesity. Bariatric procedures are associated with significant improvement in OSA. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of bariatric surgery on daytime sleepiness and quality of sleep in patients that had undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Airway management following repair of cervical tracheal injuries: A retrospective, multicenter study.

Background: Optimal airway management following repair of cervical tracheal injuries is unknown. This study aimed to determine the optimal airway strategy following cervical tracheal injury repair.

Methods: Patients with cervical tracheal injuries admitted from January 2000 to January 2014 at seven US Level I trauma centers were identified.

The effects of obstructive jaundice on the brain: An experimental study.

Background/objective: The study aims to evaluate the alterations in the brain due to oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation resulting from obstructive jaundice.

Methods: Forty-one Wistar albino rats were used in this study. Simple laparotomy was performed in the sham group (n = 5).

Comparison of modified limberg flap and modified elliptical rotation flap for pilonidal sinus surgery: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Although various surgical procedures have been described for pilonidal sinus disease, the best surgical technique is still controversial. Aim of this study was to compare the short term results of modified limberg flap (MLF) and modified elliptical rotation flap (MERF) for pilonidal sinus disease in terms of postoperative complications, recurrence and patient satisfaction.

Materials And Method: Two hundred and thirty six patients (43 female, 193 male) who were operated on for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease between January 2010 to December 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.

Modified elliptical rotation flap for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease.

Background: Although various surgical procedures have been described for pilonidal sinus disease, the best surgical technique is still controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term results of modified elliptical rotation flap (MERF) for pilonidal sinus disease in terms of post-operative complications, recurrence and quality of life.

Method: Data of 121 patients (10 women, 111 men) who were operated on for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease between 2011 and 2013 were analysed.

Development of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality of life questionnaire module for older people with cancer: The EORTC QLQ-ELD15.

Background And Aim: There is a lack of instruments that focus on the specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) issues that affect older people with cancer. The aim of this study was to develop a HRQOL questionnaire module to supplement the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) core questionnaire, the EORTC QLQ-C30 for older (>70years) patients with cancer.

Methods: Phases 1-3 were conducted in seven countries following modified EORTC Quality of Life Group guidelines for module development.