Snodgrass Hypospadias Repair At Ayub Teaching Hospital: An Audit Of Complications And Outcomes.

Background: There are many reported techniques for the repair of hypospadias, and new ones are being reported, which suggests that none is perfect. This study reports the anatomical success rate when using Snodgrass Technique.

Methods: In this descriptive case series, 296 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, by being treated by Snodgrass urethroplasty, were enrolled.

Is It Mandatory To Ligate Sac In Emergency Herniotomy In Paediatric Age Group? A Prospective Cohort.

Background: Herniotomy is standard treatment for inguinal hernia in children. Paediatric surgeons remain divided on whether ligation of sac is mandatory. In our study, we left the sac open to see early recurrence.

Role Of Choledochoduodenostomy Revisited In The Era Of Minimal Invasive Procedures.

Background: Present era of endoscopic and laparoscopic approaches have revolutionized surgical management of Common Bile Duct (CBD) stones. Open procedures like Choledochoduodenostomy (CDD) have become a rarity but are not completely obsolete. It may be considered a relatively safe alternative when dealing with recurrent, too large or impacted stones, a failed ERCP, and CBD stricture with stones.

CAUSES OF DELAYED PRESENTATION OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS AND ITS IMPACT ON MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY.

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the commonest abdominal emergencies and appendectomy. is one of the commonest emergency procedures performed all over the world. The study was done with an objective to evaluate the different causative factors for delayed presentation of appendicitis.

NON-LIGATION OF INDIRECT HERNIAL SAC IN CHILDREN.

Background: It is still a matter of debate whether to ligate the indirect hernial sac during herniotomy or leave it open. We designed this study to find out the complications associated with leaving the sac open.

Methods: This observational study was carried out at Surgical Unit C, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad from January 2007 to December 2012.

Carcinoma of prostate in clinically benign enlarged gland.

Background: Carcinoma of the prostate is one of the common tumours of old age in men. This cross sectional study was conducted to detect carcinoma of prostate in clinically benign enlarged gland and to evaluate the efficacy of Digital rectal Examination in detection of prostatic cancer in patients presented at Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from July 1998 to July 1999.

Methods: Patients presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms over the age of 50 years were evaluated on English version of International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS), clinically examined and post-voiding residual urine determined on abdominal sonography.

Abdominal tuberculosis an experience at Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad.

Background: Abdominal tuberculosis is one of the common diseases in our country. This study was performed at Surgical A Unit Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad from August 2006 to December 2007 to asses the clinical presentation of abdominal tuberculosis and its management.

Methods: All patients presenting to outpatient department with clinical feature suggestive of abdominal tuberculosis were included in the study.