Endo-Bag Retrieval Using the "Fishing Technique".

In minimally invasive procedures, one of the surgeon's goals is finalizing the surgery safely while using the minimum number and size of trocars. In this article, we present the "fishing technique" which helps to avoid using an extra 10mm trocar in order to deploy specimen retrieval bags.

Sarcopenia As a Determinant Prognostic Factor After Surgery Among Patients with Colorectal Cancer.

Introduction: Surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) is not risk-free; therefore, preoperative evaluation must be done to predict and prevent surgical complications. Sarcopenia, a loss of muscle mass and function, was shown to be associated with surgical complications. Our study evaluates the effects of sarcopenia on short-term patient outcomes after CRC resection.

The Role of Obesity in the Poor Prognosis of COVID-19 Infection: A Review of 192 Patients.

Methods: We performed a retrospective study on all patients having COVID-19 infection and admitted to our institution between March 2020 and June 2021. Inclusion criteria included any patient over the age of 18 admitted to our institution's COVID-19 unit, or intensive care unit, with a positive COVID-19 PCR or positive COVID-19 serology (IgM).

Results: 192 patients met the inclusion criteria, with an average age of 62.

Acute Appendicitis Caused by Metastasis from Other Organs: A Systematic Review.

Background: Acute appendicitis resulting from inflammation of the mucosa is the most common cause of emergency surgical causes. However, acute appendicitis caused by metastasis from other organs is very rare. Patients having this entity were only described in the literature as case reports.

One anastomosis gastric bypass vs sleeve gastrectomy as a revisional bariatric surgery for weight loss failure after primary restrictive procedure.

Introduction: Weight loss failure after restrictive bariatric procedures initiated the debate about the choice of an adequate revisional intervention, a question still unanswered. While many surgeons went for a conversion to gastric bypass, others opted for re-trying a revisional restrictive procedure to avoid the side effects of gastric bypass. The objective of our study was to compare weight loss outcome between revisional laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (re-LSG) and revisional one anastomosis gastric bypass (re-OAGB) for insufficient weight loss or weight regain following primary restrictive bariatric surgery.

Adenocarcinoma of the Gastro-jejunal Anastomosis After One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass.

Introduction: One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is mainly criticized for the supposed carcinogenic effect of bile reflux on the gastric pouch mucosa.

Case Presentation: A 56-year-old male patient presented 12 years after OAGB with a 10-month history of gradual dysphagia and vomiting. He was diagnosed with a tumor of the gastro-jejunal anastomosis, and underwent total gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy.

Laparoscopic repair of acquired rectourethral fistula by vesical peritoneal flap.

Introduction: A rectourethral fistula (RUF) is an infrequent complication that can be iatrogenic in most cases. Multiple surgical interventions were described for RUF repair including transsphincteric, transanal, transperineal, and transabdominal approaches. To this day, there is no consensus on a standardized surgery of choice for acquired RUF.

Combined laparoscopic pouch and loop resizing as a revisional procedure for weight regain after primary laparoscopic one-anastomosis gastric bypass.

Introduction: One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) presents a satisfactory long-term outcome in terms of weight loss, amelioration of comorbidities and low morbidity. However, some patients may present insufficient weight loss or weight regain. In this study, we tackle a case series evaluating the efficiency of the combined laparoscopic pouch and loop resizing (LPLR) as a revisional procedure for insufficient weight loss or weight regain after primary laparoscopic OAGB.

Quality of life after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: Pre-operative, 1-year and 5-year results.

Introduction: The negative impact of obesity on the quality of life (QoL) and its association with multiple comorbidities is unquestionable. The primary objective of this study was to compare the QoL of patients before, 1 year and 5 years after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Secondary objectives were to evaluate the resolution of obesity-related comorbidities and weight loss success.

Laparoscopic and robotic multivisceral resection in colorectal cancer: A case series and systematic review.

Purpose: Multivisceral resection (MVR) with open approach is the standard surgical treatment for locally advanced colorectal cancer. However, the medical literature concerning the practice of minimally invasive MVR in order to reduce postoperative complications and hospital stay has been growing exponentially over the last years. The present study aimed to examine our experience and to provide a systematic review about the results and complications of minimally invasive MVR.

Acute gastric twist after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A case series.

Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become the most performed bariatric procedure. Like any surgical intervention, LSG is not free from complications. One of the rarest complications is gastric sleeve stenosis, caused by either stricture or axial rotation of the stomach (twisted gastric tube).

Obesity: A risk factor for postoperative complications in laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer.

Background: The prevalence of obesity in the Eastern Mediterranean is increasing significantly up to 20.8% in 2016. Therefore, a higher percentage of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients are expected to be obese.

Clostridioides difficile infections: Epidemiology, correlations and treatment in a Lebanese cohort with use of ATLAS scoring.

Introduction: The objectives of the present study were to investigate epidemiology, correlations, severity, and therapeutic response of Clostridioides difficile infections in a Lebanese tertiary care hospital.

Methodology: In this retrospective cohort study, patients having at least one positive Clostridioides difficile test (antigen glutamate dehydrogenase/GDH with toxins, or PCR) were studied.

Results: Among 58 patients, 20 (34.