Can the Modified Systemic Inflammation Score Predict Complicated Appendicitis?

Objective: To differentiate between complicated and uncomplicated acute appendicitis using the modified systemic inflammation score (mSIS) preoperatively.

Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: The Emergency Surgery Service of General Surgery Clinic of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Turkey, between 2021 and 2022.

A new, simple marker for predicting complicated appendicitis in patients with normal white blood cell count indicator; LUC.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of a new marker that could be easily obtained to differentiate between complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis in a patients with a white blood cell (WBC) count within the normal range.

Methods: The patients who underwent surgery with histopathologically proven acute appendicitis (AA) between January 2021 and October 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. Patients were classified into two groups as uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis, based on the surgical and histopathological findings.

Does N ratio affect survival in D1 and D2 lymph node dissection for gastric cancer?

Aim: To identify whether there could have been changes in survival if lymph node ratio (N ratio) had been used.

Methods: We assessed 334 gastric adenocarcinoma cases retrospectively between 2001 and 2009. Two hundred and sixteen patients out of 334 were included in the study.

Is gastro-gastric fixation suture necessary in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding? A prospective randomized study.

Background: The reason for gastro-gastric suture (GGS) in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is to prevent migration, slippage, and pouch dilatation. Despite various suturing techniques, these complications are still quite common. In our study, we prospectively randomized patients for GGS and analyzed outcome.

Comparison of early and late changes in immunoglobulins and acute phase reactants after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in patients with morbid obesity.

Background: There are differences in the levels of inflammation mediators, lipids, and formed elements of the blood in morbidly obese patients compared with individuals of normal weight. In the current study, the change in these parameters was determined in patients who achieved weight loss by undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) by comparing preoperative, and early (3 months) and late (12 months) postoperative values.

Methods: The body mass index (BMI), weight, blood pressure, and waist circumference of 72 patients treated by LAGB procedures between September 2006 and February 2009 were measured and recorded.

Frantz's tumor (solid pseudopapillary tumor) of the pancreas. A case report.

Context: A solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare neoplasm which, for the most part, affects young women and has a relatively favorable prognosis with a low malignant potential. These tumors usually have unclear clinical features and may form very large masses before being diagnosed.

Case Report: We report the case of a 29-year-old woman who underwent complete resection of the tumor using a distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy procedure.

Occult intrabiliary rupture of hydatid cysts in the liver.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of various surgical modalities directed at the cavity of hydatid cysts in patients with occult intrabiliary rupture. In this respect, 324 patients with hydatid cyst of the liver operated on during 1983-2003 were analyzed; among them, 39 patients with occult intrabiliary rupture were included in the study. Clinical symptomatology, physical examination, laboratory findings, results of imaging studies, the localization and size of the cyst, and operative findings were reviewed.

Unusual locations of hydatid disease and surgical approach.

Background: Hydatid disease is an endemic parasitic disease of the Mediterranean countries. Although the liver is the most commonly involved organ, the disease can be seen anywhere in the body. In the present study, we present our experience with uncommonly located hydatid disease diagnosed and treated between 1983 and 1999 in the Sixth Surgical Department of Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

Use of laparoscopic splenectomy in developing countries: analysis of cost and strategies for reducing cost.

Background: In general, laparoscopic surgery is more expensive than open surgery. However, recent reports showed lower overall cost.

Patient And Methods: Fourteen patients underwent laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) and 15 patients open splenectomy (OS).