Does sex affect the outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy? A retrospective analysis of single center experience.

Introduction: The aim of our study was to determine the effect of sex on the outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in terms of operative time, conversion to open cholecystectomy, postoperative complications and mean hospital stay.

Methods: In this retrospective observational study, we analyzed the medical records of 2061 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the surgical department of Khyber Teaching Hospital (Peshawar, Pakistan) between March 2008 and January 2010. χ(2) test and t-test were respectively used to analyze categorical and numerical variables.

Laparoscopic treatment of hepatic hydatid cyst.

Objective: To determine the outcome of laparoscopic management of hepatic hydatid disease in terms of complications.

Study Design: Case series.

Place And Duration Of Study: Surgical C Unit, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, from February 2007 to March 2010.

Pneumatosis intestinalis successfully treated with oxygen inhalation.

Pneumatosis intestinalis is a rare disease with variable presentation. It is characterized by presence of gas in the gut wall. It may be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other diseases.

Rate and risk factors for surgical site infection at a tertiary care facility in Peshawar, Pakistan.

Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are among the most common complications in surgical patients and have serious consequences for outcomes and costs. This study aimed to determine the rates and risk factors affecting surgical site infections and their incidence at Surgical 'C' Unit, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan. The study was conducted to compare with rates obtained by large international multi-centre studies.

Influence of ASA score and Charlson Comorbidity Index on the surgical site infection rates.

Objective: To compare the frequencies of surgical site infections (SSI) in ASA class-I (American Society of Anaesthesiologists-I) with ASA class II-III and CCI-0 (Charlson Co-morbidity Index-0) with CCI 1-6 in clean (C) and clean contaminated (CC) surgeries.

Study Design: Analytical study.

Place And Duration Of Study: This study was conducted in a General Surgical Unit of Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, from December 2008 to April 2009.

Urethral diverticulum in female.

A case of 50 years old female with a urethral diverticulum is presented. The diagnosis was delayed for many years, it was successfully treated by performing transvaginal diverticulectomy.

Evaluation and management of diabetic foot according to Wagner's classification. A study of 100 cases.

Background: Wagner's classification is the most widely utilized grading system for lesions of the diabetic foot. The aim of the study was to evaluate and manage the different lesions of diabetic foot according to Wagner classification. This will help to describe the lesions we treat study and compare outcomes and also identify measures to decrease morbidity and mortality due to diabetic foot disease.