Albuminuria as a predictor of mortality in type II diabetic patients after living-donor liver transplantation.

Purpose: Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of morbidity and mortality after liver resection. Albuminuria is associated with a higher risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. This study evaluated albuminuria as a predictor of the outcome of living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) in patients with pre-existing DM.

Changes of epicardial fat thickness after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective study.

Purpose: Epicardial fat thickness is an interesting parameter of early atherosclerosis. We prospectively assessed whether weight loss following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) leads to a significant reduction in the epicardial fat thickness (EFT) and the correlation between the decline in the epicardial fat thickness with other clinical parameters.

Methods: A prospective analysis of 98 cases that were scheduled to undergo LSG and followed up for 12 months was conducted.

Impact of Sarcopenia on Two-Year Mortality in Patients with HCV-Associated Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Radiofrequency Ablation.

Purpose: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) appears effective for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Evaluation of prognostic factors is imperative for patient selection and improving treatment efficacy. This study aimed to assess sarcopenia as a predictor of the outcome of RFA in patients with HCC.

Changes of Urinary Cytokines in Non-Diabetic Obese Patients After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Introduction: Adipose tissues synthesize and secrete various proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators, termed cytokines. This work aims to assess different serum and urinary cytokine levels before and 12 months after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

Patients: This prospective study was performed on 61 obese non-diabetic patients who underwent LSG.

Study of factors affecting Small for Size Syndrome Post-Adult living donor liver transplantation.

Aim: Recently, increasing evidence showed that small-for-size syndrome (SFSS) is a multifactorial disease which is precipitated by various perioperative factors other than graft size. We conducted the current work to evaluate perioperative effectors, which can increase the risk of SFSS following adult living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT).

Methods: This is a retrospective study on 110 adult cirrhotic cases (mean age of 48.

Acceleration of Gastric Emptying and Improvement of GERD Outcome After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Non-diabetic Obese Patients.

Purpose: Obesity has become a pandemic nowadays. Bariatric surgery is increasingly performed to manage obesity. Currently, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a widely accepted procedure given its feasibility and efficacy.

Effect of weight loss induced by laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on liver histology and serum adipokine levels.

Background & Aim: Bariatric surgery is a valid treatment option for persons with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This study prospectively examined the impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on liver histopathology, and blood levels of adiponectin, leptin, resistin, and pre-B cell enhancing factor/Nampt/visfatin.

Patients & Methods: In 81 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who underwent LSG, paired liver biopsies and blood specimens were obtained before and 18 months after LSG.

Long-term Impact of Mini-Gastric Bypass on Inflammatory Cytokines in Cohort of Morbidly Obese Patients: a Prospective Study.

Purpose: One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is a promising bariatric procedure. We performed this study to evaluate the changes in a group of inflammatory cytokines 12 months after OAGB.

Methods: A single-arm prospective study was conducted on obese patients who underwent OAGB.

Sarcopenia increases 1-year mortality after surgical resection of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background: Liver resection is a well-recognized modality for hepatocellular carcinoma. Cirrhotic patients are more prone to adverse consequences after liver resection. This work assesses the prognostic significance of sarcopenic hepatocellular carcinoma cases for whom surgical resection was performed.

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on the Horizon as a Promising Treatment Modality for NAFLD.

Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is viewed as the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome with hepatic fatty infiltration is the common liver pathology. NAFLD can lead to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), liver cirrhosis, liver cell failure, and liver malignancy.The present work aims to prospectively study the histological changes that occur in NAFLD obese patients 1-year post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) based on standardized NAS (NAFLD activity score).