Randomized Trial of Single-Incision Midurethral Sling and Laparoscopic Burch Colposuspension: Postoperative Surgical Outcomes and Complications.

Study Objective: Various retropubic and midurethral sling techniques have shown high cure rates in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study aimed to compare single-incision midurethral sling (SIMS) and laparoscopic Burch colposuspension (LBC) procedures in patients with SUI in terms of the effectiveness, patient satisfaction, surgical complications and results.

Design: This is a prospective randomized study.

A Randomised Trial on the Effects of the Addition of Uterosacral Ligament Plication to Pectopexy Operation on Anatomical Restoration and Female Sexual Functions.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The objective was to determine whether the addition of uterosacral ligament plication to pectopexy for pelvic organ prolapse increases anatomical improvement and female sexual functioning.

Methods: This is a prospective randomised study. Forty patients who underwent laparoscopic pectopexy (LP) and laparoscopic pectopexy with uterosacral ligament plication (LPUSL) were included in the study.

The effectiveness of erector spina plane, quadratus lumborum blocks, and intrathecal morphine for analgesia after cesarean: a randomized study.

Objective: This prospective randomized study was conducted at Ataturk University Medical Faculty Hospital, Department of Anesthesia and Reanimation, from June 2022 to May 2023. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block, quadratus lumborum block, and intrathecal morphine to decrease postoperative pain after cesarean section.

Methods: Sixty-term pregnant women who were scheduled for elective cesarean sections with spinal anesthesia were included.

Investigation of Igf-1, Igf-Bp3 and Igf-Bp5 levels in umbilical cord blood of infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Background: IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1) is an important regulator of bone formation. Its deficiency has been associated with fetal growth disorders and hip dysplasia. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether IGF-1, IGF-BP3 (insulin like growth factorbinding protein 3), and IGF-BP5 levels in the umbilical cord blood can be predictive for early diagnosis of DDH.

May endocan be a new biomarker in the diagnosis of endometriosis?

Aim: As known, inflammatory substances are considered to have a role in the onset and progression of endometriosis. In this study, we aimed to find a biomarker that can be used in the diagnosis of endometriosis by investigating the serum levels of endocan, which is a substance that we know to have an important role in angiogenesis and inflammation, in patients with endometriosis.

Study Design: 45 patients between the ages of 18-40 with the diagnosis of stage 3-4 endometriosis and whose postoperative histopathological tissue diagnoses were endometriosis were included in the study as study group.

Vitamin D levels and C-reactive protein/albumin ratio in pregnant women with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.

Changes in coagulation system during pregnancy have been put forth as risk factors for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT), yet we still have limited knowledge on markers for predicting the risk of CVT in pregnant women. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the significance of vitamin D (VD) levels and C-reactive protein (CRP)/albumin ratio (CAR), an inflammation marker, as risk factors for CVT in pregnant women. 23 pregnant women who were followed up for CVT, 26 healthy pregnant women who had no pregnancy complications, and 31 non-pregnant fertile women were included in the study.

May human epididymis 4 protein play a role in the etiopathogenesis of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome?

Aim: Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome is an extremely advanced form of preeclampsia. Currently, there is no parameter or marker to predict this syndrome; however, it is emphasized that vascular endothelial damage and abnormal immune responses can be the possible etiologies of HELLP syndrome. It is known that human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) is a protease inhibitor and previous studies have shown that HE4 protein levels are increased in many malignancies and inflammatory conditions.

Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Pregnancies Complicated by Intrahepatic Cholestasis.

Objective: This study aimed to report the maternal and fetal outcomes in women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP).

Materials And Methods: The maternal and fetal outcomes in 70 consecutive women who gave birth at Ataturk University Hospital between January 2012 and December 2017 were assessed. The clinical diagnosis of ICP and diagnosis confirmed post-delivery when all the symptoms regressed and laboratory parameters returned to normal was utilized.

Incidence of occult malignancies identified during hysterectomies performed for benign indications.

Objective: Hysterectomy is a commonly performed gynaecological procedure worldwide. Although most hysterectomies are performed for benign indications, the possibility of an unexpected malignancy in the final pathology results should be considered. The aim of our study was to investigate the evaluation and management of patients who underwent hysterectomy for benign reasons but were diagnosed with a malignancy in the final pathology results.

Use of vacuum-assisted closure in massive puerperal genital hematoma.

Puerperal genital hematomas are rare but life-threatening complications of obstetric emergencies. A pregnant patient (39 weeks) underwent a mediolateral episiotomy during a vaginal delivery. An afterbirth hematoma (approximately 20 cm in diameter) was evacuated, but the use of a vacuum-assisted wound closure system was applied after the sutures opened on the 7th postoperative day.