Endo-Bag Retrieval Using the "Fishing Technique".

In minimally invasive procedures, one of the surgeon's goals is finalizing the surgery safely while using the minimum number and size of trocars. In this article, we present the "fishing technique" which helps to avoid using an extra 10mm trocar in order to deploy specimen retrieval bags.

Replaced unclassified right hepatic artery arising from the celiac trunk: A case report.

Anatomical variations in hepatic arteries are both common and diverse. According to the classic classification systems, a replaced right hepatic artery typically originates from the superior mesenteric artery, supplying blood to the right liver lobe in the absence of the right branch of the proper hepatic artery. This article reports 2 cases of a rare variation, a replaced right hepatic artery arising directly from the celiac trunk.

The impact of economic crisis, COVID-19, and the Beirut Blast on colorectal cancer patients in Lebanon: A trend to operate more late-stage complex cases.

Background: The convergence of the economic crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, and Beirut Blast has precipitated unprecedented challenges for the healthcare system in Lebanon, particularly for cancer patients. Amidst these crises, our study evaluates its contribution to a concerning trend of operating on more late-stage and complex colorectal cancer (CRC) cases.

Methods: We included 155 patients operated for CRC between 2017 and 2023.

Sarcopenia As a Determinant Prognostic Factor After Surgery Among Patients with Colorectal Cancer.

Introduction: Surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) is not risk-free; therefore, preoperative evaluation must be done to predict and prevent surgical complications. Sarcopenia, a loss of muscle mass and function, was shown to be associated with surgical complications. Our study evaluates the effects of sarcopenia on short-term patient outcomes after CRC resection.

The Role of Obesity in the Poor Prognosis of COVID-19 Infection: A Review of 192 Patients.

Methods: We performed a retrospective study on all patients having COVID-19 infection and admitted to our institution between March 2020 and June 2021. Inclusion criteria included any patient over the age of 18 admitted to our institution's COVID-19 unit, or intensive care unit, with a positive COVID-19 PCR or positive COVID-19 serology (IgM).

Results: 192 patients met the inclusion criteria, with an average age of 62.