The incidence of incidental neoplasia in pathology samples of patient who underwent appendectomy due to acute appendicitis. A single center experience: 6446 cases.

Purpose: Appendectomy is the standard treatment of acute appendicitis. However, recent advancements have introduced medical treatment as a potential alternative. Within this context, it's important to recognize the rare occurrence of appendiceal tumors, often incidentally discovered during histopathological examination following appendectomy.

The Effect of Combined Spinal Epidural Anesthesia on Shoulder Pain in Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Hernia Surgery.

Background: Shoulder pain is a condition that seriously discomforts patients and develops caused by a peritoneal tear in laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) surgeries. Although surgeons generally prefer general anesthesia for the TEP technique, many studies have been carried out on the use of regional anesthesia in recent years. In our study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of the combined spinal/epidural anesthesia (CSEA) method to prevent shoulder pain in the TEP technique.

Risk factors affecting benign anastomotic stricture in anterior and low anterior resections for colorectal cancer: a single-center retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: Although not as life-threatening as anastomotic leakage, anastomotic stricture reduces the quality of life. The risk factors for such an important life complication have not been revealed. This article examines the risk factors affecting anastomotic strictures due to colorectal cancers.

Risk Factors for Conversion in Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernioplasty.

Background: Conversion is a surgical concern because the surgical technique can change during surgery. Surprisingly, there is no study in the literature on the causes and risk factors leading to conversion in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal repair (TEP). There is also no consensus on the prevention and causes of this condition in TEP.

Diagnostic Value of Serum Cytokines in Predicting a Complicated Acute Appendicitis.

The diagnostic role of serum cytokines depends on the etiology and pathogenesis of acute appendicitis but the clinical significance of these cytokines in the differential diagnosis of complicated acute appendicitis remains unclear. To investigate the prediction of progression and diagnostic values of interleukin-6, interleukin-1 beta, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in complicated acute appendicitis. This study was conducted in 100 patients with a definitive diagnosis of acute appendicitis and 20 individuals assigned for the control group.

Is sporadic colorectal cancer more aggressive in young people and should the age of colonoscopy screening be reduced?

Objectives: The present study aims to report the incidence of colorectal cancer patients under 50 years of age and to compare its aggressiveness with colorectal cancer patients over 50 years of age.

Background: Recently, the incidence of colorectal cancer at younger ages has increased, and colorectal cancers in young people have a more aggressive course due to late screening programs.

Method: The files of patients who were operated for colorectal cancer were reviewed retrospectively.

Comparison of General, Epidural, and Spinal Anesthesia in Laparoscopic TEP (Total Extraperitoneal Repair) for Inguinal Hernia.

Purpose: Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair (TEP) is one of the most preferred minimally invasive methods for inguinal hernia repair. In our study, we aimed to compare the advantages and disadvantages of general anesthesia (GA), spinal anesthesia (SA), and epidural anesthesia (EA) for TEP operations.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective study involving 221 patients who underwent TEP surgery for inguinal hernia between January 2018 and July 2020.

Is early anvil placement an alternative technique to reduce anastomotic leak after rectosigmoid cancer resection?

Introduction: Anastomotic leakage (AL) is one of the most disastrous complications after rectosigmoid cancer operations. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the insertion time of circular stapler anvil on assessing the blood supply of the proximal colon segment, and thus to evaluate the prevention of early anastomotic leaks.

Material Methods: A total of 57 patients were included in the study, 25 patients in group A and 32 patients in group B, respectively.

Treatment of Anastomotic Leaks With EndoVac After Low Anterior Resection in Colorectal Cancers.

Introduction: Endoscopic drainage should preferably be tried unless the abscess caused by the anastomotic leak is generalized and disseminated into the abdominal cavity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of patients treated with EndoVac.

Patient And Methods: The medical records of patients who underwent low anterior resection and were treated using the EndoVac therapy system due to the detection of an anastomotic leak were retrospectively evaluated.

Risk factors affecting failure of colonoscopic detorsion for sigmoid colon volvulus: a single center experience.

Purpose: Colonoscopic detorsion (CD) is the first treatment option for uncomplicated sigmoid volvulus (SV). We aim to examine the factors affecting the failure of CD.

Methods: The files of patients, treated after diagnosis of SV between January 2015 and September 2020, were retrospectively reviewed.

Intermammary pilonidal sinus in women. Diagnosis and treatment.

Background: Globally, the term pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is most frequently used for lesions in the sacrococcygeal region. The inter-mammary sulcus is a rare location for pilonidal sinus abscesses. Our study examined the causes of inter-mammary PSD (IMPSD), which is rarely seen in the literature and our treatment approach.

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on general surgical emergencies: are some emergencies really urgent? Level 1 trauma center experience.

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on general surgical emergencies as well as analyzing the effectiveness of measures taken in reducing the incidence of COVID-19 in patients and healthcare professionals.

Methods: Patients who underwent emergency surgery between the pandemic period of March 14th to May 15th 2020 and within the same period from the previous year were reviewed retrospectively. COVID-19 incidence in patients and health professionals working in the general surgery department during these periods was questioned.

Emergency surgery of the abdominal wall hernias: risk factors that increase morbidity and mortality-a single-center experience.

Purpose: Morbidity and mortality are higher in urgently operated abdominal hernia cases compared to elective surgeries. The present study aims to investigate the factors that cause increased morbidity and mortality in emergency surgical operations.

Methods: The files of a total of 426 patients who were operated for non-reducible abdominal hernia between 2015 and 2020 were reviewed retrospectively.

Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair Under Epidural Anesthesia Versus General Anesthesia.

Introduction: Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair is a well-known approach to inguinal hernia repair. The present study aims to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the TEP technique under general anesthesia (GA) and epidural anesthesia (EA).

Materials And Methods: The patients were divided into 2 groups as those undergoing TEP under EA (Group 1) and those undergoing TEP under GA (Group 2).

High-Volume, Low-Concentration Intraperitoneal Bupivacaine Study in Emergency Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Double-Blinded, Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial.

. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) often results in postoperative pain, especially in the abdomen. Intraperitoneal local anesthesia (IPLA) reduces pain after LC.

Outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy by means of esophageal manometry and pH-metry, before and after surgery.

Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux is a major problem after sleeve gastrectomy. There is still insufficient understanding of how it occurs and whether it is due to the sphincter length, relaxation, or pressure differences.

Aim: This study evaluates the effect on the lower esophageal sphincter of the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) technique applied in surgery in cases of morbid obesity using ambulatory 24-h pH monitoring (APM) and esophageal manometry (EM).

Laparoscopic Lavage Versus Aspiration Alone in Perforated Acute Appendicitis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.

The optimal method for preventing abscesses in perforated appendicitis is unclear. We compared the efficacy of lavage versus aspiration for periappendicular collections/abscesses in perforated appendicitis. Our study included 286 patients.

The importance of defecography in the assessment of the etiology of chronic constipation: An analysis of 630 patients.

Objective: Chronic constipation is an entity with a high prevalence in the community. In our study, we analyzed the importance of defecography in the assessment of the etiology of chronic constipation.

Material And Methods: Patients who were admitted to our hospital outpatient general surgery clinic with complaints of constipation between July 2010 and January 2014, and who had their demographic data and defecography results recorded were included in the study.

Acutely incarcerated abdominal wall hernia: what if it is a consequence?

Purpose: The aim of this study was to emphasize the importance of differential diagnosis in patients with acutely incarcerated abdominal wall hernia (AWH).

Methods: The medical records of patients who underwent emergency surgery with preoperative diagnosis of acutely incarcerated AWH and in whom acutely incarcerated AWH was the consequence of increased intraabdominal pressure due to other abdominal emergencies were reviewed. The following data were collected: demographics, the duration between the onset of symptoms and admission, clinical findings, biochemical test results that were abnormal, radiological findings, preoperative and intraoperative diagnosis, operative findings, surgical procedure, different diagnosis made in the postoperative period, reoperation, morbidity, mortality, and the length of hospital stay.