The efficacy of liraglutide combined with intragastric balloon on weight loss.

Objective: Intragastric balloon placement is an effective method for weight reduction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of combining liraglutide with intragastric balloon.

Methods: Initially, demographic data of patients such as age, gender, comorbid diseases, adverse events, initial weight, height, body mass index, percent body fat, and waist-hip ratio were collected.

Effects of polyurethane membrane on septic colon anastomosis and intra-abdominal adhesions.

Background: Anastomotic leakages and adhesions after gastrointestinal tract surgery are still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The rate of anastomotic leakage is 3%-8%, whereas the mortality from leakage is over 30%. Intra-abdominal sepsis is a well-known cause of anastomotic leakage.

The effect of Hericium erinaceum on the prevention of chemically induced experimental colitis in rats.

Background/aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the Hericium erinaceum on an experimental colitis model.

Methods: Twenty-four Wistar albino were included in this study. Rats were divided into three groups.

Early Surgical Repair of Bile Duct Injuries following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: The Sooner the Better.

 We aimed to investigate the outcomes of the immediate surgical repair of bile duct injuries (BDIs) following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.  Between January 2012 and May 2017, patients, who underwent immediate surgical repair (within 72 hours) for postcholecystectomy BDI, by the same surgical team expert in hepatobiliary surgery, were enrolled into the study. Data collection included demographics, type of BDI according to the Strasberg classification, time to diagnosis, surgical procedures, and outcome.

The Role of C-Reactive Protein in the Early Prediction of Serious Pancreatic Fistula Development after Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Introduction: Despite recent advances in surgical techniques, pancreatic fistulas are common. We aimed to determine the role of C-reactive protein in the prediction of clinically relevant fistula development.

Materials And Methods: Data from patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy between 2012 and 2015 is collected.

Laparoscopic surgery in distal pancreatic tumors.

Objective: Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is increasingly being used in the surgical treatment of corpus and distal pancreatic tumors. In this study, patients who underwent laparoscopic or open distal pancreatectomy for benign or malignant causes were evaluated in terms of tumor characteristics and perioperative outcomes.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed data from a total of 27 distal pancreatectomy cases performed for benign or malignant causes in the General Surgery Department between January 2013 and December 2015.

Effect of Resected Gastric Fundus Fat on Ghrelin Tissue Levels: A Prospective Study.

Unlabelled: Obesity is currently an important health problem that is rapidly increasing worldwide. In recent years, the number of obesity-related surgeries has increased. The most common type of obesity-related surgery is laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

The difficulties encountered in conversion from classic pancreaticoduodenectomy to total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Background: Recently, total laparoscopic pancreatectomy has been performed at many centres as an alternative to open surgery. In this study, we aimed to present the difficulties that we have encountered in converting from classic open pancreaticoduodenectomy to total laparoscopic pancreatectomy.

Materials And Methods: Between December 2012 and January 2014, we had 100 open pancreaticoduodenectomies.

A novel reconstruction method for giant incisional hernia: Hybrid laparoscopic technic.

Background And Objectives: Laparoscopic reconstruction of ventral hernia is a popular technic today. Patients with large defects have various difficulties of laparoscopic approach. In this study, we aimed to present a new reconstruction technic that combines laparoscopic and open approach in giant incisional hernias.

Serum and biliary MMP-9 and TIMP-1 concentrations in the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma.

Aim: Cholangiocarcinoma is generally detected late in the course of disease, and current diagnostic techniques often fail to differentiate benign from malignant disease. Ongoing biomarker studies for early diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma are still continues. By this study, we analyzed the roles of serum and biliary MMP-9 and TIMP-1 concentrations in the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma.

Impact of GLP-1 analogue on oxidative damage and hepatic regeneration in experimental 70% hepatectomy model.

Background/aims: The purpose of our study is researching into impact of glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP 1) analogue on liver regeneration after major hepatectomy.

Methodology: 24 wistar albino rats were consecutively divided into 3 groups. Group 1: Control (sham) group day 14 (n = 8), Group 2: Liver resection group day 14 (n = 8); 70% Liver resection was performed, Group 3: Study group day 14 (n = 8); Subsequent to performing 70% liver resection, GLP-1 analogue was administered 2 times a day.

Metachronous metastatic paraganglioma in jejunum as a rare entity: A case report.

Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are neuroendocrine tumors that arise from chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla and extra-adrenal paraganglia, respectively. The recurrence of these neuroendocrine tumors as a jejunal mass causing obstruction in the small intestine is an exceptional entity. The present study reports the case of a 70-year-old male who presented to the Emergency Department of Bezmialem Vakif University Hospital with abdominal pain and vomiting.

Is concomitant cholecystectomy with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy safe?

Background/aims: To study the effect of selective concomitant cholecystectomy (SCC) on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

Materials And Methods: A retrospective case-control study of 16 morbidly obese patients treated with concomitant LSG as the primary bariatric surgery and SCC for proven gallbladder (GB) pathology (Group A) between November 2010 and February 2013 was performed. Randomly selected 32 patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was the control group (Group B).

An unusual liver mass: primary malignant mesothelioma of the liver : CT and MRI findings and literature review.

Primary malignant mesothelioma of the liver is extremely rare, and radiologic features have been defined in only one case. We present radiologic findings of two cases which are pathologically proven as primary malignant mesothelioma of the liver. Malignant mesothelioma of the liver may be included in a differential diagnosis list if there is a heterogeneous, hemorrhagic and necrotic lesion in the liver, with peripheral serpiginous vascular structures and increasing septal enhancement in post-contrast images.

Cholangiocarcinoma presenting with hypercalcemia and thrombocytopenia.

Malignant hypercalcemia and thrombocytopenia may result from bone metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma (CC). Our case was 53-year-old man admitted to emergency department with symptoms of anorexia, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and general fatigue in February 2012. His laboratory findings showed hypercalcemia and thrombocytopenia.

A novel sutureless colonic anastomosis with self-gripping mesh: an experimental model.

Introduction: Anastomotic leakage is one of the most feared complications of colorectal surgery. High morbidity and mortality rates are related to this complication and several studies had been performed to test new techniques which are suggested to reduce leakage rates. The aim of our study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a novel technique sutureless anastomosis with self-gripping mesh in an animal model by examining wound healing process in anastomosis.

Midgut malrotation causing intermittent intestinal obstruction in a young adult.

Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly of intestinal rotation and fixation that is generally seen in neonatal population. Adult cases are rarely reported. Early diagnosis is crucial to avoid life threatening complications.

A rare tumor in a patient with hepatic hydatic cyst: adrenal hepatoid adenocarcinoma.

Hepatoid adenocarcinoma (HAC) is a very rare type of extrahepatic adenocarcinoma which has a clinicopathologic and morphologic similarity to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although it is not common, it can be seen in organs other than the liver. The correct diagnosis can be a challenge because of its clinically similarity to HCC and the diagnosis is usually achieved by pathological examination following the surgery.

Acute intestinal obstruction secondary to left paraduodenal hernia: a case report.

Paraduodenal hernia, the most common type of internal herniation, is rare in the etiology of intestinal obstruction. Delayed diagnosis and surgical intervention may result in significant morbidity and mortality risk. This report presents a case of left paraduodenal hernia resulting in acute intestinal obstruction.

Laparoscopic management of totally intra-thoracic stomach with chronic volvulus.

Aim: To evaluate the outcomes of patients who underwent laparoscopic repair of intra-thoracic gastric volvulus (IGV) and to assess the preoperative work-up.

Methods: A retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of patient medical records identified 14 patients who underwent a laparoscopic repair of IGV. The procedure included reduction of the stomach into the abdomen, total sac excision, reinforced hiatoplasty with mesh and construction of a partial fundoplication.

Jejunogastric intussusception: a rare complication of gastric surgery.

Jejunogastric intussusception is a rare complication of gastric surgery. It usually presents with severe epigastric pain, vomiting, and hematemesis. A history of gastric surgery can help in making an accurate and early diagnosis which calls forth an urgent surgical intervention.

Gamma Probe Guided Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy without Quick Parathyroid Hormone Measurement in the Cases of Solitary Parathyroid Adenomas.

Objective: In this study, our aim was to study the efficiency of gamma probe guided minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (GP-MIP), conducted without the intra-operative quick parathyroid hormone (QPTH) measurement in the cases of solitary parathyroid adenomas (SPA) detected with USG and dual phase 99mTc-MIBI parathyroid scintigraphy (PS) in the preoperative period.

Material And Methods: This clinical study was performed in 31 SPA patients (27 female, 4 male; mean age 51±11years) between February 2006 and January 2009. All patients were operated within 30 days after the detection of the SPA with dual phase 99mTc-MIBI PS and USG.

Routine use of positron-emission tomography/computed tomography for staging of primary colorectal cancer: does it affect clinical management?

Background: The use of positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) for the preoperative staging of patients with colon and rectal cancer has increased steadily over the last decade. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of PET/CT on the preoperative staging and clinical management of patients with colorectal cancer.

Methods: Between December 2010 and February 2012, 64 consecutive patients with colorectal cancer were evaluated with both PET/CT scans and conventional preoperative imaging studies.

Incision-related outcome after live donor nephrectomy: a single-center experience.

Background: Live donor nephrectomy is routinely performed. However, little is known regarding the incision-related outcome. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of incisional hernias (IH) and to assess body image and cosmesis scores after donation.

Perforated gastrointestinal stromal tumor in the jejunum: A rare cause of acute abdomen.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are highly frequent mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract, which mainly affect the stomach and small intestine. GISTs frequently exist with unclear symptoms. Their initial clinical presentation as acute abdomen due to their perforation is particularly rare.