MEsh FIxation STudy in Laparoendoscopic Repair of M3 Inguinal Hernias: multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial - MEFISTO Trial.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of non-fixation versus fixation of meshes in laparoendoscopic repair of M3 inguinal hernias in terms of recurrence, postoperative pain, and surgical complications.

Summary Background Data: International guidelines recommend mesh fixation for large M3 inguinal hernias during laparoendoscopic repairs due to high recurrence rates. However, emerging experimental and registry data suggest that anatomically shaped, rigid and three-dimensional meshes may maintain stability without fixation.

Preliminary results of Polish national multicenter study on colostomy reversal - LICO (Liquidation of Colostomy) study.

Introduction: Creation of colostomy is still a commonly performed procedure in emergency settings, when intestinal anastomosis cannot be performed safely. Reversing a stoma has been linked with high rates of morbidity and also mortality.

Aim: The primary goal of the study was to identify the risk of postoperative complications in patients undergoing colostomy liquidation.

The impact of severe postoperative complications on outcomes of bariatric surgery-multicenter case-matched study.

Background: Bariatric surgery has relatively low complication rates, especially severe postoperative complications (defined by Clavien-Dindo classification as types 3 and 4), but these rates cannot be ignored. In other than bariatric surgical disciplines, complications affect not only short-term but also long-term results. In the field of bariatric surgery, this topic has not been extensively studied.

Type 2 Diabetes Remission 5 Years After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Multicenter Cohort Study.

Purpose: Bariatric surgery is no longer considered only as a weight loss surgery but also a way of treating obesity-related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Short-term T2DM remissions in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) have been shown, but there are very few reports on the mid-term results. We aimed to assess the remission rate of T2DM in obese patients after LSG throughout 5-year follow-up.

Is it possible to improve long-term results of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding with appropriate patient selection?

Introduction: The gastric band is still offered as a good bariatric option for highly motivated and carefully selected patients. The question is whether this faith is justified or not.

Aim: To assess long-term clinical outcomes of patients who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) at a single bariatric center and to examine variables associated with patients' adherence to scheduled postoperative appointments.

Author Correction: Risk factors for serious morbidity, prolonged length of stay and hospital readmission after laparoscopic appendectomy - results from Pol-LA (Polish Laparoscopic Appendectomy) multicenter large cohort study.

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.

Risk factors for serious morbidity, prolonged length of stay and hospital readmission after laparoscopic appendectomy - results from Pol-LA (Polish Laparoscopic Appendectomy) multicenter large cohort study.

Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for treatment of acute appendicitis has gained acceptance with its considerable benefits over open appendectomy. LA, however, can involve some adverse outcomes: morbidity, prolonged length of hospital stay (LOS) and hospital readmission. Identification of predictive factors may help to identify and tailor treatment for patients with higher risk of these adverse events.

Yersiniosis or Leśniowski-Crohn's disease.

Yersiniosis is zoonotic disease caused by infection with Yersinia enterocolictica. The variety of clinical signs and the similarity to other diseases causes major diagnostics and therapeutics difficulties. The authors present a case of Yersinia enterocolitica infection in a 38-year-old patient, mimicking Leśniowski Crohn's disease.

Invasive treatment of pain associated with pancreatic cancer on different levels of WHO analgesic ladder.

Background: Pancreatic cancer is a malignant neoplasm with a high mortality rate, often associated with a delayed diagnosis, the early occurrence of metastasis and an overall, poor response to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Pain management in pancreatic cancer consists mainly of pharmacological treatment according to the WHO analgesic ladder. Surgical treatment for pain relief, such as splanchnicectomy, is considered amongst the final step of pain management.

Multifocal Extra-Adrenal Paraganglioma - Case Report.

Paraganglioma is a rare neoplasm originating from extra-adrenal pheochromocytes of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. It is usually benign and the treatment method of choice is a complete resection of the tumour. The authors present a case of 66-year-old female patient with a multifocal benign retroperitoneal paraganglioma, which was completely removed during surgery.