A rare cause of intestinal obstruction: right paraduodenal hernia.

Internal herniation is an extremely rare cause of intestinal obstruction. Paraduodenal hernias result from abnormal rotation of the bowel. Symptoms that may range from recurrent abdominal pain to acute obstruction may occur.

An Evaluation of Gastroscopy Findings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Public Hospital-Based Study From Turkey.

Background and objective Emotional factors can affect stomach secretions, acid expression, and stomach motor functions. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was an emotionally difficult time for many individuals as the whole world faced a life-threatening disease for which definitive treatment is still not fully established. In light of this, the aim of this study was to compare the results of gastroscopies performed among individuals before and after the pandemic.

The use of the extracorporeally prepared hand-made endo-loop technique in laparoscopic appendectomy.

Background: Acute appendicitis is the leading emergency condition among surgical abdominal diseases. The treatment of choice for appendicitis is open or laparoscopic appendectomy. There are different methods for appendiceal stump closure.

Can Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Be a Predictor Tool for The Non-Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis in Breast Cancer?

To investigate the relationship between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and non-sentinel lymph node (SLN) metastasis in early stages of breast cancer. Records of patients with clinically early stage (cT1-T3, N0) invasive breast cancer who underwent SLN biopsy in combination with blue dye and lymphoscintigraphy between April 2015 and January 2017 were noted retrospectively. Pre-treatment NLR of the patients with and without non-SLN metastasis were compared.

The Role of Interleukin-33 as an Inflammatory Marker in Differential Diagnosis of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis and Breast Cancer.

Introduction: Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare benign inflammatory breast disease that can clinically and radiographically mimic breast carcinoma and bacterial mastitis. The aim of this study is to investigate the importance of levels of the inflammation markers, interleukin-33 (IL-33), soluble ST2 receptor of IL-33 (sST2), procalcitonin (PCT), and CRP on differential diagnosis of IGM and breast cancer (BC).

Methods: 25 patients with IGM and 32 patients with primary BC who applied to General Surgery Clinic, and 30 healthy volunteer women with similar demographic condition were enrolled in the study.

Acute appendicitis in pregnancy: Case series and review.

Objective: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common acute surgical pathology we encountered. In this study we investigated our pregnant cases of appendicitis, and reviewed literature.

Methods: A total of 21 pregnant women who underwent appendectomy with the initial diagnosis of acute appendicitis in Istanbul Medeniyet University Clinics of General Surgery between January 2012, and December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.

Strategies to treat idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: retrospective analysis of 40 patients.

Background: Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare benign breast disease which often mimics breast carcinoma both clinically and radiologically. Confirmation of diagnosis is only made by histopathological analysis. This study aims to define clinical and demographic features of IGM patients and discuss the results of treatment modalities.

Harmonic scalpel compared to conventional hemostasis in thyroid surgery.

The aim of this study was to determine whether conventional hemostasis (CH) or the harmonic scalpel (HS) results in shorter operative times for thyroidectomy and to evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications with each approach. In this study, 85 consecutive patients undergone open thyroidectomy were randomized into two groups: group CH (conventional hemostasis with classic technique of tying and knots, resorbable ligature, bipolar diathermy) and group HS (harmonic scalpel). Demographics, pathological characteristics, thyroid size, operative time, blood loss, and complications using the Student's t-test and χ (2)-test.

Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in situs Inversus Totalis.

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare genetic anomaly characterized by arrangement of the abdominal and thoracic organs in a perfect mirror image reversal of the normal positioning. Transposition of the organs causes difficulty in diagnosis and treatment of the diseases related to abdomen and thorax. Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a new technique and it is increasingly used with better cosmetic results.

Endoscopic management of penetrated adjustable gastric band with its connecting tube: report of a case.

Aim: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a widely performed surgical procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. Late complications mainly originate from either the injection port or the gastric band. Complications from the tube and band together are also described.

Comparison of results of laparoscopic gastric banding and consecutive intragastric balloon application at 18 months: a clinical prospective study.

Background: Obesity is a serious health problem that leads to serious physical and psychological problems. The methods used in treating obesity include diet and behavioral changes, pharmacotherapy, and surgery. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and intragastric balloon (IGB) applications are two of the methods used to treat obesity.

Laparoscopy-assisted cystectomy for large adnexal cysts.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and surgical outcome of laparoscopy-assisted surgery for large adnexal cysts.

Methods: From January 1998 to October 2007, 46 women underwent laparoscopy-assisted surgery for large adnexal cysts whose maximum diameter were between 10 and 20 cm, radiologic and laboratory features suggestive of benign disease. All the patients had a pre-operative ultrasound with or without computed tomography and CA-125 assessment.