Outcome of Modified Park's Technique for Treatment of Complex Anal Fistula.

Background: Treatment of complex anal fistula (CAF) can be associated with high rates of recurrence and fecal incontinence (FI). Park suggested drainage of the affected intersphincteric anal gland for treatment of cryptoglandular anal fistula; however, recurrence after this technique was high. We modified the original Park's technique by extending the internal sphincterotomy to ensure adequate drainage of the intersphincteric space.

Correlation Between the Number of Ghrelin-Secreting Cells in the Gastric Fundus and Excess Weight Loss after Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Background: Weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has been mainly attributed to the restriction of gastric volume; however; other factors may contribute to weight loss after LSG. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the number of ghrelin-secreting cells in the gastric fundus and excess weight loss (EWL) at 12 months after LSG.

Methods: The surface area of the gastric fundus was measured postoperatively in square centimeter.

Assessment of the Correlation Between Preoperative and Immediate Postoperative Gastric Volume and Weight Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy Using Computed Tomography Volumetry.

Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has achieved excellent results in treatment of morbid obesity. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of the preoperative gastric volume, volume of the remaining gastric pouch, and volume of the resected stomach on weight loss after LSG.

Methods: Patients with morbid obesity who underwent LSG were investigated by CT volumetry before and 1 week after LSG to measure the volume of the stomach before and after the procedure, and the volume of the resected stomach was also calculated.

Varicocelectomy to treat pain, and predictors of success: a prospective study.

Objective: We attempted to examine the success rate of varicocele ligation when performed for the treatment of pain and to evaluate all the predictor factors that may affect the resolution of pain.

Patients And Methods: From January 2008 to January 2011, a total 152 patients presented with painful varicocele to our out-patient clinic. While waiting for surgery, 7 patients (4.