Publications by authors named "Mahmoud Yassin"
Background: Adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma (PHEO) is challenging because of the high risk of intraoperative hemodynamic instability (HDI). This study aimed to compare the incidence and risk factors of intraoperative HDI between laparoscopic left adrenalectomy (LLA) and laparoscopic right adrenalectomy (LRA).
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed two hundred and seventy-one patients aged > 18 years with unilateral benign PHEO of any size who underwent transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy at our hospitals between September 2016 and September 2023.
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- A study comparing laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy (LVMR) and perineal stapler resection (PSR) in elderly patients with external full-thickness rectal prolapse showed that LVMR resulted in significantly fewer complications and lower recurrence rates.
- LVMR was linked to better postoperative outcomes, including less incontinence, less constipation, and higher patient satisfaction compared to PSR.
- Key predictors for prolapse recurrence included the surgical method used (LVMR associated with a 93% reduction in risk), the duration of symptoms, and the length of the prolapse.
Background: Peptic ulcer perforation is a common life-threatening surgical emergency. Graham omental patch is performed for plugging of perforated peptic ulcer. Many endoscopic methods have been used to treat acute perforated peptic ulcer such as over the scope clips, standard endoscopic clips, endoscopic sewing and metallic stents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The proposed etiology of leakage after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy may be the axial rotation of the stomach owing to the loss of abdominal ligament fixation along the greater curvature of the stomach. The mechanism of increased intra-gastric pressure due to axial gastric rotation may place a great deal of stress on the staple lines, leading to an increased incidence of leakage. Other complications may occur, including vomiting, food intolerance or persistent reflux.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrognostic Implications of MALAT1 and BACH1 Expression and Their Correlation with CTCs and Mo-MDSCs in Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Surgical Management Options.
Int J Breast Cancer
January 2022
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- Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is distinct from other breast cancers, lacking effective targeted treatments, prompting a study on MALAT1 and BACH1 expressions, Mo-MDSC levels, and circulating tumor cells (CTCs) to find predictive markers for surgical options.
- In a study with 88 TNBC patients, higher expressions of MALAT1 and BACH1 correlated with worse clinical outcomes, including larger tumors and more metastasis, while CTCs and Mo-MDSCs associated with poor survival rates.
- The findings suggest that upregulation of these markers in TNBC patients is linked to poorer prognoses, but those negative for either marker might have a better outlook.
Background: COVID-19 infection is a global pandemic that affected routine health services and made patients fear to consult for medical health problems, even acute abdominal pain. Subsequently, the incidence of complicated appendicitis increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aimed to evaluate recurrent appendicitis after successful drainage of appendicular abscess during COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPapillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is considered the most prevalent thyroid malignancy. The association between Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) and PTC is still unclear. We aimed to examine the clinicopathological impact of immunohistochemical staining of FOXP3 and Cytokeratin 19 in PTC and concomitant HT and their correlation with patients' outcome and survival.
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