Impact of sarcopenic obesity on surgical complications and oncologic outcomes of upper gastrointestinal tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a new entity whose definition encompasses the diagnosis of overweight in malnourished patients. The aim of the review was to assess the impact of body composition in patients with esophago-gastric tumors (EGT) on perioperative and oncological outcomes. This systematic review was conducted under the PRISMA guidelines.

Cost-benefit analysis and short-term outcomes after implementing an ERAS protocol for colorectal surgery: a propensity score-matched analysis.

Background: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has become increasingly popular in the post-operative management of abdominal surgery. Published data suggest that patients on ERAS protocols have fewer minor and major complications, and highlight a reduction in medical morbidity (such as urinary and respiratory infections). Limited data is available on surgical complications.

Risk factors associated with radiological and clinical recurrences after laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernia with TiOMesh™ reinforcement.

Introduction: Laparoscopic repair of large para-esophageal hiatal hernias (LPHH) remains controversial. Several meta-analyses suggest hiatus reinforcement with mesh has better outcomes over cruroplasty in terms of less recurrence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the medium-term results of treating LPHH with a biosynthetic monofilament polypropylene mesh coated with titanium dioxide to enhance biocompatibility (TiOMesh™).

Impact of Neoadjuvant Treatment on Body Composition in Patients with Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer.

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NT) followed by radical surgery is the standard treatment for locally advanced gastric cancer (GC). The incidence of sarcopenia in upper gastrointestinal tract malignancies is very high, and it may be increased after NT. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of NT on body composition.

Intestinal Helminths Infections as Infrequent Cause of Emergency Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Study in a University Hospital over 20 Years.

Introduction: All organs of any organism can be affected by helminths. They can be seen in a broad spectrum, from simple infestations to extensive, life-threatening involvement. Symptomatology is usually of chronic latent course.