An Unusual Case of Caecal Volvulus due to Appendicitis, Successfully Managed by Caecopexy.

Caecal volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. Caecal volvulus precipitated by acute appendicitis is even rarer. We report an unusual case of caecal volvulus with acute appendicitis as a cause.

Validation and reliability of Global Operative Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills for surgical residents and consultants.

Objective: To institute and validate the Global Assessment of Laparoscopic Surgery score as a measure of intraoperative performance.

Methods: The observational study was conducted at the Services Hospital, Lahore, and the National Hospital and Medical Centre, Lahore, from August 1, 2013, to February 28, 2014, and comprised Residents, Senior Registrars and Consultants who were divided into 3 groups. The Junior group comprised Residents from years 1, 2 and3; the Intermediate group had year 4 Residents and Senior Registrars; and the Senior group included Consultants.