Classification of Hartmann's procedure reversal complications according to the Clavien-Dindo System.

Background: Hartmann's Procedure (HP) is performed for cancer, trauma or benign diseases of the left colon. It is regarded as a solution to avoid a risky anastomosis with the intent to reverse after the diseased colon is given time to recover. This reversal has been associated with a potential morbidity and mortality.

Rat Model Investigation on the Role of Biomarkers in Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury.

Objectives: Liver function is affected by ischemiareperfusion. Ischemia-reperfusion injury to the liver often follows hepatobiliary surgery. Here, we investigated biomarkers of liver ischemia-reperfusion injury using an animal model.

A Fast and Reliable Method to Interpret Short-Term Mortality in Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Red Cell Distribution Width is Sensitive and Specific.

Introduction: Peptic ulcer is an important health problem worldwide with a prevalence of around 5%. Peptic ulcer perforation is a potentially mortal complication of peptic ulcer disease. We aimed to investigate the potential use of red cell distribution width as a prognostic marker in peptic ulcer perforation.

A grey zone of hyperamylasemia following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: follow-up and differential diagnosis from acute pancreatitis.

Introduction: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a tool often used for treating and diagnosing pancreaticobiliary diseases. One of the important complications of ERCP is pancreatitis. Even though transient hyperamylasemia is a more common and benign situation, it must be distinguished from post-ERCP pancreatitis.

Delayed Gastric Emptying as a Complication of Whipple's Procedure: Could it be Much Less Frequent than Anticipated? Could the Definition Be Revised? A Single Center Experience.

Objective: Whipple's procedure for periampullary tumors has significant risks and complications. Delayed gastric emptying has the highest rate. Although the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery defined (ISGPS) this entity, multiple definitions still exist among authors.

Red Cell Distribution Width as a Predictor of Malignancy in Patients Who Underwent Upper Gastrointestinal System Endoscopy.

Introduction: Red cell distribution width (RDW) has predictive properties in different benign and malignant diseases.

Aim: Our aim was to evaluate the predictive value of RDW for malignant gastric lesions by upper gastrointestinal screening.

Materials And Methods: Data of 91 male patients (Group A) who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and subsequent surgery for gastric malignancy and age-matched 91 healthy male patients (Group B) with benign disorders were reviewed in this retrospective cohort study.

Elevated serum bilirubin levels may predict perforation of the appendix.

Aim: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common pathology requiring emergency operations, and if perforated, can cause morbidity and mortality. The serum bilirubin levels were studied to see whether an elevation predicted perforation.

Material And Methods: In a retrospective cohort study the medical files of 221 patients who were operated for acute appendicitis were reviewed.

Comparison of slit mesh versus nonslit mesh in laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernia repair.

Introduction: Endoscopic hernia repair integrates the advantages of tension-free preperitoneal mesh support of the groin with the advantages of minimally invasive surgery procedures.

Aim: To compare outcomes between slit mesh (SM) and nonslit mesh (NSM) placement in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair.

Material And Methods: This is a retrospective study of 353 patients who underwent TEP inguinal hernia repair between January 2010 and December 2011.

Open mesh and laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair under spinal and general anesthesia.

Introduction: Mesh placement is the main standard in repair of inguinal hernia, and laparoscopic repair is the standard of care via spinal, epidural, or combined anesthesia. Here, we compared open and laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) repairs under general (GA) and spinal anesthesia (SA).

Methods: Inguinal hernia patients (n=440) were analyzed retrospectively.

Spinal anesthesia is safe in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. A retrospective clinical trial.

Introduction: Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair is an effective and safe method for the treatment of inguinal hernia. There are very few studies on regional anesthesia methods in TEP surgery.

Aim: To compare TEP inguinal hernia repair performed when the patient was treated under spinal anesthesia (SA) with that performed under general anesthesia (GA).

Two pseudotumor cases mimicking liver malignancy.

Inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver is a rare benign tumor that can be confused with malignant tumors of the liver. It is usually diagnosed after pathologic evaluation of the resected lesion. If a mass lesion in the liver is suspicious for malignancy on radiologic evaluation then surgical resection is planned for suitable patients rather than a biopsy.

Duodenal duplication cyst extending into the posterior mediastinum.

Introduction: Duodenal duplication is a rare congenital malformation. Although more frequent in childhood, it is rarely observed in adulthood. Preoperative diagnosis can be difficult.

Primary extrahepatic bile duct lymphoma mimicking Klatskin's tumor, dramatic response to chemotherapy.

Introduction: Non- Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) mimicking Klatskin's tumor is rare but possible. It can be confused with tumors for which major surgery is needed. Imaging modalities have similar features in Klatskin's tumor and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.