Outcome of Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Retrospective Study From a Local Secondary Referral Hospital.

Introduction Laparoscopic appendectomy is currently considered the operation of choice for patients with suspected acute appendicitis. This study aimed to assess the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic appendectomy in the setting of a secondary referral hospital. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted from January 2021 to December 2023.

Selenium in Surgery.

Selenium, a micronutrient essential for many enzymatic functions, is crucial for maintaining human health. Its presence in the human diet is of paramount importance for metabolism and support of the immune system. Many diseases of surgical importance are related to the level of selenoproteins and their influence on different organs.

Burnout among emergency and surgery residents: An exploration of contributing factors and implications.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of burnout among emergency and surgical residents and explore the associated factors.

Methods: This study was carried out at King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia, through the period from January to march 2024. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, utilizing the Maslach burnout inventory-human services survey and the resilience scale-14 to measure burnout and resilience.

Exploring Community Perspectives on Functional Paediatric Habitual Constipation.

(1) Background: Functional habitual constipation (FC) in children is a common gastrointestinal problem. This study aimed to explore the local community's view on this problem, emphasising the challenges that parents face in managing the condition and its impact on the child's quality of life. (2) Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted between March and July 2023.

Weight reduction among females undergoing laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: The role of Calcium and Vitamin D3.

Objective: To evaluate the role of Vitamin-D and calcium supplementation on preoperative weight reduction in obese women before laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.

Methods: This double-blind clinical trial was conducted at the affiliated health centers of King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia from January 2021 to December 2021. It included forty-five obese women aged 24-56 years, with body mass index (BMI) of 34.

Parental perception of nocturnal enuresis in a local region of Saudi Arabia.

Nocturnal enuresis (NE) has been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder, and intellectual disability. This study aimed to assess parents' perception of NE in children in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. We conducted a cross-sectional study from May to August 2023, including parents aged ≥18 years living in the area.

Management of Extremity Venous Thrombosis in Neonates and Infants: An Experience From a Resource Challenged Setting.

We aimed to evaluate the outcome of different treatment modalities for extremity venous thrombosis (VT) in neonates and infants, highlighting the current debate on their best tool of management. This retrospective study took place over a 9-year period from January 2009 to December 2017. All treated patients were referred to the vascular and pediatric surgery departments from the neonatal intensive care unit.

Reliability of sonoelastography in predicting pediatric cervical lymph node malignancy.

Purpose: Controversy exists as regards the best non-invasive diagnostic tool for pediatric cervical lymphadenopathy. The current work aimed to evaluate the reliability, sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of sonoelastography in diagnosing benign and/or malignant pediatric cervical lymphadenopathy.

Methods: Prospective study took place over a period of 4 years from January 2013 to December 2016.