Impact of pelvic floor muscle training on sphincter function and quality-of-life in patients who underwent low anterior resection: A comparative evaluation.

Objective: Our study aimed to determine the impact of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on sphincter function and overall well-being in patients who underwent low anterior resection (LAR) and diverting ileostomy due to rectal cancer. For this purpose, anal electromyography (aEMG), low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) score, and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality-of-life questionnaires (EORTC-QLQ)-C30 (generic for cancer) and CR29 (specific to colorectal cancer) were used. The primary endpoint of our study is to determine the effect of PFMT on sphincter function by aEMG, the secondary endpoint is to evaluate the effect on quality-of-life using the LARS score, EORTC-QLQ-C30 and CR-29 questionnaires.

Comparison of transanal and transvaginal specimen extraction in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Aim: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of transanal and transvaginal NOSES in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Material And Methods: This study included 45 patients who were scheduled for NOSES after undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection in our clinic between January 2019 and March 2020. To ensure homogeneity between the groups, the data of 22 female patients were analyzed in this study.

Factors affecting mortality in patients with traumatic diaphragmatic injury: An analysis of 92 cases.

Background: This study aims to investigate the factors associated with mortality in patients with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (TDR).

Methods: The records of patients who were operated on at a single hospital with the indication of blunt or penetrating thoracoabdominal injuries between January 2010 and June 2018 and who were perioperatively diagnosed with a diaphragmatic injury were evaluated retrospectively. The details of demographic characteristics, the type and localization of the trauma, presence and number of associated organ injuries, vital signs at admission, time from admission until surgery, type of operation, type of diaphragmatic repair, therapeutic approach, complications and Injury Severity Score (ISS) were analyzed.

Evaluation of current therapeutic approach to obstructive and perforated colorectal cancers.

Background: Late diagnosis continues to be a significant problem in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). Most cases require emergency surgical intervention due to acute intestinal obstruction or perforation. This retrospective study was formed from an assessment of the clinical presentation, treatment, early results, and survival of patients with CRC undergoing emergency surgery for acute obstruction or perforation.

Outcomes of silver nitrate use in perianal fistula: are perianal fistulas still a nightmare for surgeons?

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to evaluate outcomes of % 20 silver nitrate (SNS) application in perianal fistula patients.

Material And Method: All patients who received 20 % SNS treatment for intersphincteric and transsphincteric fistulas between January 2017 and December 2017 were included in our study. Patients were invited for control examinations after one week.

Laparoscopic treatment of hepatic hydatid cysts. Our approach.

Aim: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and outcome of patients with hydatid cyst (HC) of the liver who were laparoscopically operated at our clinic and to define a new technique and technical details to present our experience in the field of laparoscopic treatment of hepatic hydatid cysts.

Methods: Between January 2014 and October 2016, 18 patients with hydatid disease of the liver were considered for laparoscopic surgery in Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Education and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery.

Anal canal squamous cell cancer: surgıcal therapy, when?

Aim To describe a therapeutic approach, indications for abdominoperineal resection (APR), survival and oncological results for patients who received treatment in our surgical clinic for anal canal squamous cell cancer (SCC). Methods Patients were randomized into two groups according to the treatment method: Group 1- Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) without surgery, Group 2- CRT + APR. Results Eighteen patients with anal canal SCC were included in the study; 11 (61.

Are the single-step resection and primary anastomosis suitable for obstructıve colorectal patients in older cases?

Aim To investigate the efficacy and safety of the single-step surgery in elderly patients with obstructive colorectal cancer. Methods All patients who underwent single-step surgery and primary anastomosis for obstructive colorectal cancer in the period between January 2021 December 2017 were evaluated in this study. The patients were divided into two groups: younger than 65 (Group Young) and older than 65 (Group Old).

Gallbladder perforation during elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to reveal the risk factors and outcomes of gallbladder perforation (GP) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Methods: Videotapes of all patients who underwent an elective cholecystectomy at our department were retrospectively analyzed, and the patients were divided into two groups based on the presence of GP. The possible risk factors and early outcomes were analyzed.

Successful Application of the Ventriculo-Gallbladder Shunt: A Salvage Procedure.

Ventriculo-gallblader shunt is very rarely used in the treatment of hydrocephalus. A 44-year-old male with ventriculoatrial shunt dysfunction was evaluated. His ventriculoatrial shunt was not working.

J-pouch vs. side-to-end anastomosis after hand-assisted laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer: A prospective randomized trial on short and long term outcomes including life quality and functional results.

Purpose: To analyze the outcomes of j-pouch and side-to-end anastomosis in rectal cancer patients treated with laparoscopic hand-assisted low anterior resection.

Methods: Prospective trial on cases randomized to have a colonic j-pouch or a side-to-end anastomosis after low anterior resection. Demographics, characteristics of disease and treatment, perioperative results, and functional outcomes and life quality were compared between the groups.

Unusually located primary hydatid cysts.

The hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus is an endemic parasitic disease affecting several Mediterranean countries. Echinococcal cysts are mostly located in the liver and the lung, but the disease can be detected anywhere in the body. In this study, we present uncommon extrahepatic localizations of primary hydatid disease.

Is there any role of thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor in the development of a hypercoagulable state in gastric cancer.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate plasma levels of thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI) and TAFI's relationship with coagulation markers (prothrombin fragment 1 + 2) in gastric cancer patients.

Methods: Thirty-three patients with gastric adenocarcinoma and 29 healthy control subjects were prospectively enrolled in the study. Patients who had a history of secondary malignancy, thrombosis related disease, oral contraceptive use, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure or similar chronic metabolic disease were excluded from the study.

The effectiveness of hyaluronan-carboxymethylcellulose membrane in different severity of adhesions observed at the time of relaparotomies: an experimental study on mice.

Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Seprafilm use in the presence of different severity of adhesions encountered in relaparotomies.

Methods: A total of 110 male Balb/c mice were randomized into two experiment groups: Sepra and Control. All animals underwent cecal and small-bowel abrasions during the first operation.