Impact of body weight-based dosing of palonosetron and ondansetron on postoperative nausea and vomiting following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized, double-blind study.

Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a frequent adverse effect following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Palonosetron with a standard dosing (75 μg) schedule has been questioned due to its low efficiency in obese patients. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of the body weight-based dosing of palonosetron in managing PONV following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

90-day readmission rates after cholecystectomy: A retrospective cohort study.

Objective: Although readmission after surgical procedures has been recognized as a new problem, its association with cholecystectomy has not been solved. We aimed to investigate the rate of unplanned readmission after cholecystectomy and to evaluate the reasons and outcomes in these patients.

Methods: All consecutive patients who underwent open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy were retrospectively evaluated.

Association of Preoperative Risk Factors and Mortality in Older Patients following Emergency Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Older patients undergoing emergency laparotomy have high morbidity and mortality rates. Preoperative risk assessment with good predictors is an appropriate measure in this population. Frailty status is significantly associated with postoperative outcomes in older adults.

Influence of colonic mesenteric area on the number of lymph node retrieval for colon cancer: a prospective cohort study.

Purpose: The minimum harvested 12 lymph nodes (LNs) is regarded as the limit for accurate staging of nodal status in colorectal cancer patients. Besides the association of the lengths of resected intestinal segments and vascular pedicles, the mesocolic mesenteric area's impact on LN count has not been studied. We aimed to evaluate the associations between metric variables, including the mesocolic mesentery area on the nodal harvest.

Impact of Ultrasonographic Features for Thyroid Malignancy in Patients With Bethesda Categories III, IV, and V: A Retrospective Observational Study in a Tertiary Center.

Introduction: Although fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) with cytologic interpretation using the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology has been widely used for thyroid nodules, its efficiency in Bethesda categories of III, IV, and V has been questioned due to variable risk of malignancy. We aimed to evaluate the impact of radiological parameters in Bethesda category III, IV, and V for thyroid malignancy.

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of patients with Bethesda category III, IV, and V, and subsequent thyroidectomy.

Predictive value of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis of biliary obstruction.

Objective: Use of diagnostic tools with high predictive value for common biliary duct (CBD) obstruction has the potential to provide valuable information. This study aimed to examine the respective diagnostic values of biochemistry, abdominal ultrasonography (US), and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) in patients with suspected biliary obstruction.

Materials And Methods: A total of 119 patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) based on a suspicion of CBD obstruction were included.

Challenges in Retrorectal Cysts: Is Preoperative Diagnosis Essential?

Developmental cysts are a subgroup of perirectal cysts seen extremely rarely. They have no symptoms in 50% of cases, and mostly occur among middle-aged women. The ratio of male to female is approximately 1/3.

Diverting Ileostomy Duration Is the Main Determinant of Ileostomy-Related Complications after Surgical Treatment of Rectum Cancer.

Background: This study aimed to investigate factors associated with the development of ileostomy complications in rectal cancer patients, including those who received neoadjuvant treatment.

Methods: This retrospective trial included 133 consecutive patients who underwent surgery for rectal cancer with temporary diverting ileostomy. Patients' demographic characteristics as well as the pre- and postclosure outcomes and complications were analyzed.

Retrospective Analysis of Primary Suturing of the Internal Orifice of Perianal Fistula During FiLaC Procedure.

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the results of the fistula-tract laser closure associated with primary closure of internal orifice.

Materials And Methods: The surgical objective was to seal the fistula tract using laser energy and closing internal orifice with purse-string suture. Between January 2017 and December 2018, 35 consecutive patients who underwent the laser closure plus internal orifice suturing included.

Hand-assisted Laparoscopic Left Donor Nephrectomy Without a Hand-assisted Device: Is it Possible?

Background: Live donor nephrectomy is an important donor source. Donor nephrectomy can be performed by laparoscopy or hand-assisted laparoscopy. Different types of hand port devices can be used for assistance.

The Effect of Chest Physiotherapy After Bariatric Surgery on Pulmonary Functions, Functional Capacity, and Quality of Life.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of chest physiotherapy (CP) applied to patients undergoing bariatric surgery on pulmonary functions, dyspnea levels, functional capacity, and quality of life.

Methods: The patients were randomized and divided into two groups each comprising 74 patients. CP and mobilization was applied to the patients in the first group, and only mobilization was applied to the patients in the second group.

Should we perform routine prophylactic central neck dissection in patients with thyroid papillary microcarcinoma?

Purpose: Cervical lymph node (LN) metastases in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) are common in tumors especially that are larger than 1cm. Ipsilateral central neck dissection (CND) is usually preferred even in the absence of a palpable LN. This study aims to clarify the incidence and predictive factors for occult ipsilateral central LN metastasis in these patients, and the management of patients without clinical evidence of metastasis.

Partial Cecum Necrosis as a Rare Cause of Acute Abdominal Pain in an Elderly Patient.

Partial necrosis of the cecum is a rare form of ischemic colitis with unknown etiology. A 68-year female patient was admitted due to a severe pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen for one week. One month ago, she had coronary artery bypass graft surgery with carotid endarterectomy.

Laparoscopic colon resection in patients with situs inversus totalis: Is it the same operation as in patients without situs inversus totalis?

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare condition. In this case, a patient who underwent laparoscopic anterior resection for repeated sigmoid colon diverticulitis with SIT was presented. Laparoscopy surgery in patients with this condition has some important technical differences than standard laparoscopic procedures.

Impact of breast cancer awareness month on detection of breast cancer in a private hospital.

Objective Breast cancer awareness month increases public awareness in association with increased rates of screening and new diagnoses. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of breast cancer awareness month on primary diagnosis of breast cancer. Methods Asymptomatic women with the intention of breast cancer screening were included.

Laparoscopic versus open surgery for hydatid disease of the liver. A single center experience.

Background: Cystic Echinococcosis is a chronic parasitic infection, which is still an important problem in rural areas. Due to the development in technology, laparoscopic surgery has been introduced for the surgical treatment of hydatid disease of the liver (HD-L). The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic versus open surgery for HD-L in a comparative analysis.