Patients' perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence and robots in healthcare.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the opinions of individuals aged 18 and above in our country regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robots in the field of healthcare.

Background: The growing population and patient load, coupled with increasing data, can expedite the diagnosis and treatment process for patients through faster, easier, and more accurate interpretation of information.

Methods: The study encompasses voluntary participants aged 18 and above, who have either undergone surgery in a hospital or have accompanied a family member during a surgical procedure and possess internet access as well as the capability to participate in online surveys.

Postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy: if you lack knowledge of what to search for, you will be unable to locate what you desire.

Objective: Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most common and critical complication of pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). In this study, we aimed to define preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative conditions that may cause POPF and examine the predictive value of drain fluid amylase (DFA) values in showing the clinical severity of POPF.

Patients And Methods: Between December 2018 and December 2019, 49 patients who underwent PD for malignant reasons by a single team were retrospectively analyzed.

National study on use of artificial intelligence in breast disease and cancer.

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the thoughts, reservations, approaches and perspectives on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) held by physicians specializing in breast healthcare in our country.

Methods: Our survey was sent to the members of the Federation of Turkish Breast Disease Associations (MHDF) by e-mail. The survey investigates the attitudes towards the use of AI in breast disease and cancer, including demographic characteristics of the participants, their daily practice and approaches, and their stance on the future.

Assessment of prophylactic antibiotic usage habits of the general surgeons in Turkey.

Introduction: One of the most important aspects of inappropriate antibiotic use among general surgeons in Turkey is the use of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SP). In order to shed light on the current situation, we conducted a survey of general surgeons in our country. Our aim was to evaluate the approach taken by our general surgeons in prescribing SP, while providing data pertinent to the effectiveness of the 'Rational Drug Use' (AIK) national action plan.

Treatment of pilonidal disease by phenol application.

The literature indicates various approaches regarding the properties of phenol, the target patient group, and the complication and recurrence rates. Although phenol is most frequently used to treat the fistulated form of the disease, it can also be applied for other types. The overall success and complication rates of the application is reported as 62-95% and 0%-2%, respectively.