Efficacy and Safety of LigaSure in Laparoscopic Sutureless Appendectomy.

Background The closure of the appendiceal stump is a crucial step during an appendectomy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the LigaSure Vessel Sealing System in laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for sealing and dividing the base of the appendix. Material and methods Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed using the 5-mm LigaSure Vessel Sealer in 53 patients, and the mesoappendix along with the base of the appendix was divided by LigaSure.

Sutureless Appendectomy by Using Harmonic Scalpel: Is It Possible?

Laparoscopic appendectomy is a commonly performed procedure. The base of appendix is secured by various techniques (suture, LigaSure, endoloop, or hamlock clip). Harmonic scalpel (HS) may be used to seal the base of the appendix.

Role of platelet-rich plasma in healing diabetic foot ulcers: a prospective study.

Objective: To evaluate the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in healing diabetic fool ulcers (DFUs), and to compare the rate of healing and final outcome with conventional therapy.

Method: A prospective study conducted between October 2013 and July 2015. Participants were divided in to two groups: a study group in which PRP was used and a control group receiving standard therapy.

Anoscrotal median raphe sinus in a child.

Anoscrotal median raphe sinus is an extremely rare entity in children. We report a pediatric patient and describe the management of this condition.

Malrotation with midgut volvulus associated with perforated ileal duplication.

Duplication of the alimentary tract is an important surgical condition. It may occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. An important complication of this entity is perforation of the normal or abnormal gut.

Study on the use of T-tube for patients with persistent duodenal fistula: is it useful?

Background: The commonest surgical treatment used for peptic ulcer perforation is omental patching. If, however, the perforation leaks, it rarely heals by itself due to persistence of duodenal fistula (DF). We present our experience with a T-tube placed into the DF for better outcome of the patients.