Predicting severity of acute appendicitis with machine learning methods: a simple and promising approach for clinicians.

Backgrounds: Acute Appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide. This study aims to investigate the predictive performances of 6 different Machine Learning (ML) algorithms for simple and complicated AA.

Methods: Data regarding operated AA patients between 2012 and 2022 were analyzed retrospectively.

Should we consider Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI) as a new diagnostic marker for rectal cancer?

Purpose: The Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI), which depends on peripheral neutrophil, monocyte, and lymphocyte count, was found to be an effective prognostic indicator for various malignancies. In this study, we aimed to investigate the diagnostic value and the prognostic impact of SIRI on rectal cancer patients.

Method: The medical records of patients underwent sphincter-sparing rectal cancer surgery at general surgery between 2017 and 2022 were examined retrospectively.

The effect of well-known burn-related features on machine learning algorithms in burn patients' mortality prediction.

Background: Burns is one of the most common traumas worldwide. Severely injured burn patients have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate well-known risk factors for burn mortality and comparison of six machine learn-ing (ML) Algorithms' predictive performances.

Gastrıc cancer surgery in elderly patients: promising results from a mid-western population.

Backgrounds: Extended resection for gastric cancer in elderly patients is still challenging for surgeons. This study aimed to evaluate the prognosis and the postoperative outcomes of elderly patients underwent gastric cancer surgery in a high-volume center.

Methods: The medical records of patients with gastric cancer surgery at Marmara University Hospital's General Surgery Department were examined retrospectively.

Evaluation of Colonoscopic Results of Patients with Incidental Colonic FDG Uptake in PET/CT Imaging.

Background: Colorectal cancer is a significant global health concern, ranking as the second most deadly and third most common cancer worldwide. Early detection and removal of precancerous lesions play a crucial role in preventing cancer development and reducing mortality. Since FDG uptake is not specific for malignancy, incidental increased FDG uptake in the gastrointestinal tract may be challenging to interpret and may require further colonoscopic examination.

Laparoscopic Approach to Severe Liver Injury in a Patient With Blunt Abdominal Trauma.

With laparoscopic surgery becoming more popular in surgical practice, laparoscopic approaches in trauma patients have increased. Non-operative management is the standard treatment algorithm in patients with blunt abdominal trauma who are hemodynamically stable and have sustained a liver injury. However, laparoscopy is a safe and feasible method for exploration, irrigation, and treatment if a surgical intervention is needed in this group.

Mortality prediction models for severe burn patients: Which one is the best?

Background: For prediction of mortality and clinical course, various scoring systems had been developed. We choose four well known burn specific scoring systems and a general scoring system that using in Intensive Care Units. The primary outcome of this study was evaluate the predictive performances of this models and define the optimal one for our patient population.

Gastric Cancer Surgery During the Pandemic: What It Costs?

Background: From the early days of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change whole life all around the world. Oncological patients are the most affected populations since these days. Because of decreasing numbers in surgery and endoscopy, gastric cancer patients had difficulties in treatment and diagnoses.

A laparoscopic approach to gastric foreign bodies. A video case presentation.

Introduction: Foreign body ingestions are one of the common reasons for Emergency Department applications. Although it is mostly seen in the pediatric age group, adult patients could be more complicated. The majority of swallowed foreign bodies could pass through the digestive system spontaneously.

Negative-pressure Wound Therapy in Chronic Inflammatory Breast Diseases.

Mastitis is inflammation of breast tissue that may or may not originate from an infection. Two different forms of mastitis have been described, lactational and non-lactational. Lactational mastitis is the most common type and generally conservative therapy that includes milk removal and physical therapy provides symptomatic relief, but antibiotic therapy is also needed.