[New trends in the surgical treatment of axilla in breast cancer].

Oncosurgical treatment of breast tumors involves the removal of metastatic axillary lymph nodes. In the last 30 years, the diagnosis and treatment of axillary lymph nodes have also undergone significant changes. The introduction of sentinel lymph node biopsy in 1993 made axillary block dissection with high morbidity safely omitted in a significant proportion of patients, and similarly, the staging of breast tumors and thus oncology and complex treatment became significantly more accurate.

[The reliability and validity of the Hungarian version of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire].

Unlabelled: Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Interdiszciplináris kutatásokkal igazolták, hogy a páciensnek a betegségéről kialakított elképzelései meghatározó szerepet játszanak a gyógyulási folyamat sikerességében. Célkitűzés: Vizsgálatunk célja az ezen elképzelések felmérésére kifejlesztett Rövid Betegségpercepció Kérdőív magyar nyelvű változatának megbízhatósági és validitási vizsgálata krónikus betegségben szenvedő, daganattal küzdő és transzplantált páciensek körében.

[Use of laparoscopic technique in the treatment of ulcerative colitis].

Introduction: An estimated 20-30% of patients with ulcerative colitis need surgery. The generally accepted procedure for the surgical treatment is total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. Nowadays laparoscopic technique is used more frequently.

The drawing version of the pictorial representation of illness and self measure.

We developed and validated a drawing test version of the Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self Measure (PRISM), a visual method to assess the perceived burden of illness and illness perception. Our aim was to test whether the drawing version would allow patients more freedom to deliberately vary both the size and position of circles symbolizing illness and individual coping resources, as well as gain more information about illness representations and available resources. We applied the PRISM-D test to 500 patients with severe somatic diseases under active hospital treatment.

[Complex supportive care of patients with breast cancer. ].

Interdisciplinary studies confirm that the traumatic nature of cancer diagnosis and the long course of treatment may often lead to a series of emotional problems among cancer patients, this way precluding physical and psychological recovery. The aim of the study was to create a complex psychosocial intervention program for breast cancer patients and to present our preliminary results. In our 6 week long study, 50 breast cancer patients were assessed.

[Tension-type headache in ulcerative colitis].

Background And Purpose: Tension-type headache is a very common disease with a high socio-economic impact as its lifetime prevalence is 30-78% in the general population. The incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases is continuously rising. Limited data are accessible on quality of life in patients with surgically treated ulcerative colitis.

Effect of Laparoscopic Surgery on Quality of Life in Ulcerative Colitis.

Aim: To evaluate quality of life after surgery for ulcerative colitis (UC) the gastroenterological and psychological conditions were examined.

Materials And Methods: Between January 1, 2005 and March 1, 2016, surgery was performed for UC in a total of 75 patients. Our examinations were performed in 58 cases.

What contributes to long-term quality of life in breast cancer patients who are undergoing surgery? Results of a multidimensional study.

Purpose: This study aims to examine the key determinants of long-term quality of life in breast cancer patients who are undergoing surgery using a multidimensional approach and taking into account preoperative and post-operative psychological characteristics such as anxiety, depression, posttraumatic growth, body image, and physical activity as well as medical parameters.

Methods: The study involved 63 breast cancer patients from the Department of Surgery at the University of Szeged. Assessments occurred 1 day before surgery as well as 3 days and 18 months after surgery using the Spielberger State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast Cancer Scale (FACT-B), Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and Breast Impact of Treatment Scale (BITS).

[The role of psychological representations in kidney transplantation. The reliability and validity of the Hungarian version of Transplanted Organ Questionnaire].

Introduction: According to interdisciplinary research the transplanted organ representations play an important role in successful transplantation.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Hungarian version of Transplanted Organ Questionnaire in kidney transplant recipients.

Method: 151 patients were assessed using the Spielberger Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory and the Transplanted Organ Questionnaire.

The role of body image integrity and posttraumatic growth in kidney transplantation: A 3-year longitudinal study.

The aim of this study was to explore the role of body image, posttraumatic growth, and emotional state in recovery after transplantation. A total of 53 kidney transplant patients were assessed using our Self-Test and Organ Drawing Test, the Spielberger Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory in a 3-year follow-up. Logistic regression analysis showed that lower levels of integrity of the body image and posttraumatic growth, and higher pre-discharge serum creatinine levels were significant predictors of graft rejection.

[Psychological factors of successful kidney transplantations. The effects of anxiety and intrapsychic integration of the organ on recovery].

Unlabelled: Transplant patients' attitudes and representations related to their illness, their body, and the healing process have a significant impact on their recovery.

Aims: The study involved 51 patients from the Department of Surgery, University of Szeged, Hungary. The primary aim was to examine the possible connections between emotional and mood factors, illness and body representations, and the successful onset of renal functions after surgery.