Publications by authors named "M Ilhan Yildirgan"
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most common types of cancer. Although the disease is treatable in its early stages, five-year survival falls below 20% in the later stages. CEA and CA19-9 are tumor markers used in the diagnosis and follow-up of the disease in clinical practice; however, their diagnostic effectiveness is insufficient.
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- Gastric cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, often diagnosed late, with no reliable early diagnostic tools available.
- This study analyzed serum levels of galanin and obestatin in 30 gastric cancer patients compared to 30 healthy adults, finding significant differences in their levels.
- The findings suggest that lower levels of galanin and higher levels of obestatin in patients could serve as potential biomarkers for diagnosing gastric cancer earlier.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Pediatric Patients.
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
March 2022
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an advanced endoscopic technique used in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreaticobiliary system. ERCP is used less frequently in children than in adults due to the rarity of pancreaticobiliary diseases and technical difficulties. However, ERCP is a safe, effective diagnosis and treatment tool for children.
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- The study compares different surgical methods for removing common bile duct stones in patients who can't undergo endoscopic removal.
- Out of 282 patients, three surgical options were used: primary closure, primary closure with T-tube drainage, and choledochoduodenostomy, each with varying postoperative outcomes.
- The findings indicate that primary closure is the safest and most efficient method, resulting in shorter hospital stays and comparable complication rates to other techniques.
Objective: Advances in choledochoscopy technology lead to an improvement in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatopancreatobiliary diseases. The aim of this study is to reveal the role of choledochoscopy in hepatopancreatobiliary pathologies.
Materials And Methods: Choledochoscopy was used under general anesthesia in operation rooms.