Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Impact on Body Mass Index and Thyroid Hormones in Euthyroid Obese Patients.

BACKGROUND Obesity is still a major global public health problem and its incidence is increasing. Obesity leads to deterioration in thyroid functions. Even when they are within normal ranges, high normal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) increase morbidity and mortality.

COVID-19 outbreak and acute appendicitis: Does the lockdown has a influence on appendectomies?-A single center retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: Healthcare systems have been negatively affected from COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Elective surgical procedures were postponed and conservative treatment options were considered even in urgent conditions. This study aimed to explore the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on urgent appendectomy in a pandemic hospital.

Dramatic response to albendazole in transplantation candidates with unresectable hepatic alveolar hydatid disease.

Long-term albendazole treatment should be given to all patients with unresectable hepatic alveolar echinococcosis as dramatic regression is possible in 15%-20%. It may be prudent to prepare a living donor for possible salvage transplant in case of a severe complication. Preemptive transplantation in mildly symptomatic patients should be discouraged.

Comparison Of Emergency And Elective Colorectal Cancer Surgery- A Single Center Experience.

Introduction: About one-third of colorectal cancer surgery are performed as urgent surgery. This retrospective study aims to compare urgent surgery with patients those performed elective colorectal cancer surgery. Matherials and Methods: One hundred and sixty patients data those performed colorectal cancer surgery were analysed retrospectively.

Is platelet-rich plasma improves the anastomotic healing in hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy with oxaliplatin: an experimental rat study.

Purpose: Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a novel treatment option for peritoneal surface malignancies. Due to cytotoxic effects of chemotherapeutic agents, anastomosis healing can be impaired and lead to leakage rates higher than conventional intestinal surgery. In this experimental study, we aimed to investigate the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on colonic anastomosis in rats that received HIPEC with oxaliplatin.

The effects of platelet-rich-plasma gel application to the colonic anastomosis in hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: An experimental rat model.

Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has cytotoxic effects on tumour cells but also negative impacts on anastomotic healing. Platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) is used for wound care but data about effects on gastrointestinal anastomosis are limited. In this experimental study, we aimed to investigate the effects of PRP application on colon anastomosis in rats those received HIPEC with cisplatin.

Effect of Intra-abdominal Pressure Rise on Hematological Parameters in Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery.

Objective: To determine the potential utility of hematological parameters in the diagnosis of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH).

Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Health Sciences University, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey, from January 2016 to July 2017.

Artificial neural network analysis for evaluating cancer risk in multinodular goiter.

Background: The aim of this study was to create a diagnostic model using the artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict malignancy in multinodular goiter patients with an indeterminate cytology.

Materials And Methods: Out of 623 patients, 411 evaluated for multinodular goiter between July 2004 and March 2010 had a fine-needle aspiration biopsy. All patients underwent total thyroidectomy.