Results from the first Kuwait National Bariatric Surgery Report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic appendectomy is not yet unanimously considered the "gold standard" in the treatment of acute appendicitis because of its higher operative time, intra-abdominal abscess risk, and costs compared to open appendectomy. This study aimed to compare outcomes and cost of laparoscopic and open appendecto...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Minutolo V,Licciardello A,Di Stefano B,Arena M,Arena G,Antonacci V

更新日期：2014-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of lower extremity peripheral artery disease (LE-PAD) continues to increase and associated morbidity remains high. Despite the significant development of percutaneous revascularization strategies, over the past decade, LE-PAD still represents a unique challenge for interventional cardiologists ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Franzone A,Ferrone M,Carotenuto G,Carbone A,Scudiero L,Serino F,Scudiero F,Izzo R,Piccolo R,Saviano S,Amato B,Perrino C,Trimarco B,Esposito G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bezoars are rare but may cause gastrointestinal obstruction and ulcers. To the best of our knowledge, only two cases of bezoars in the reconstructed gastric conduit have been reported, but there has been no report on reconstructed gastric conduit obstruction due to bezoars. CASE PRESENTATION:A 60-year-old m...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Hatoyama K,Taniyama Y,Sakurai T,Hikage M,Sato C,Okamoto H,Takaya K,Onodera Y,Kamei T

更新日期：2019-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the standard treatment for adrenal lesions. The better clinical outcoms of laparoscopic technique are valid for treatment of small benign masses (< 5-6 cm), instead there are still open questions in literature regarding the correct management of larger lesions (> 6 cm) o...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Di Buono G,Buscemi S,Lo Monte AI,Geraci G,Sorce V,Citarrella R,Gulotta E,Palumbo VD,Fazzotta S,Gulotta L,Albano D,Galia M,Romano G,Agrusa A

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metastatic lesions to the proximal femur occur frequently (about 10% of patients with cancer) and require surgical treatment. There are many surgical methods of treatment, however, use of the tumor modular endoprostheses seems to be particularly promising. The aim of study was to evaluate oncological and fun...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Guzik G

更新日期：2018-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence rate of adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) has significantly increased over the past two decades. Surgery remains the only curative treatment. However, there are currently few studies on Chinese AEG patients. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze the surviva...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Feng Y,Jiang Y,Zhao Q,Liu J,Zhang H,Chen Q

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant breakage after the fixation of traumatic fractures is rare; however, when it occurs, it is debilitating for the patients and a challenge for surgeons. The purpose of this study was to analyze and identify the independent risk factors for implant breakage of traumatic fractures treated with plate oste...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lv H,Chang W,Yuwen P,Yang N,Yan X,Zhang Y

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are no established standard criteria for choosing the most appropriate procedure of splenic artery dissection during laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP). The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical benefits of individualized procedures for splenic artery dissection during LDP based on the v...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wada Y,Aoki T,Murakami M,Fujimori A,Koizumi T,Kusano T,Matsuda K,Nogaki K,Hakozaki T,Shibata H,Tomioka K

更新日期：2020-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic surgery has achieved significant results in elderly patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). In this study, we compared the short-term and long-term outcomes of open surgery and laparoscopic surgery in patients with CRC aged above 75 years at a single tertiary medical center. METHODS:We analyzed ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chern YJ,Hung HY,You JF,Hsu YJ,Chiang JM,Hsieh PS,Tsai WS

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subchondral bone is commonly affected in cases of giant cell tumour (GCT) of the proximal tibia. Numerous studies have stated that retaining a sufficient subchondral bone layer could decrease the possibilities of postoperative degenerative changes and mechanical failure of the knee joint. However, the most c...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lu M,Wang J,Tang F,Min L,Zhou Y,Zhang W,Tu C

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proteinuria is a manifestation of renal dysfunction and it has been demonstrated to be a significant prognostic factor in various clinical situations. The study was designed to analyze prognosis of patients receiving liver transplantation as well as to determine predictive performance of perioperative protei...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Pan HC,Chen YJ,Lin JP,Tsai MJ,Jenq CC,Lee WC,Tsai MH,Fan PC,Chang CH,Chang MY,Tian YC,Hung CC,Fang JT,Yang CW,Chen YC

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restorative proctocolectomy is increasingly being performed minimal invasively but a totally laparoscopic technique has not yet been compared to the standard open technique in a randomized study. METHODS/DESIGN:This is a two armed, single centre, expertise based, preoperatively randomized, patient blinded s...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Antolovic D,Kienle P,Knaebel HP,Schmidt J,Gutt CN,Weitz J,Koch M,Büchler MW,Seiler CM

更新日期：2006-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of perioperative surgical complications is a worldwide issue: In many cases, these events are preventable. Audio-video recording during laparoscopic surgery provides useful information for the purposes of education and event analyses, and may have an impact on the focus of the surgeons operati...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bergström H,Larsson LG,Stenberg E

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last few years, there has been increasing attention on surgical procedures to treat haemorrhoids. The Milligan-Morgan haemorrhoidectomy is still one of the most popular surgical treatments of haemorrhoids. The aim of the present work is to assess postoperative pain, together with other early and lat...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Diana G,Guercio G,Cudia B,Ricotta C

更新日期：2009-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinico-surgical implication and successful management of a rare case of factor five (V) deficiency with portal hypertension and hypersplenism due to idiopathic extra-hepatic portal venous obstruction is presented. CASE PRESENTATION:A 16-year old boy had gastro-esophageal variceal bleeding, splenomegaly...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chava SP,Pal S,Ghatak S,Kumar R,Sahni P,Chattopadhyay TK

更新日期：2006-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic large para-oesophageal hiatal hernia (LPHH) repair using mesh reinforcement significantly reduces postoperative recurrence rates compared to conventional suture repair, especially within short follow-up times. However, the ideal strategy for repairing LPHH remains disputable because no clear gui...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Khaled I,Priego P,Faisal M,Cuadrado M,García-Moreno F,Ballestero A,Galindo J,Lobo E

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical bleeding can be associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality across all surgical areas. Thus, numerous products have been developed to achieve haemostasis. A flowable haemostatic matrix such as Floseal® can quickly and reliably stop bleeding across the full spectrum of bleeding scena...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Echave M,Oyagüez I,Casado MA

更新日期：2014-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persisting abdominal complaints are common after an episode of diverticulitis treated conservatively. Furthermore, some patients develop frequent recurrences. These two groups of patients suffer greatly from their disease, as shown by impaired health related quality of life and increased costs due to multipl...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： van de Wall BJ,Draaisma WA,Consten EC,van der Graaf Y,Otten MH,de Wit GA,van Stel HF,Gerhards MF,Wiezer MJ,Cense HA,Stockmann HB,Leijtens JW,Zimmerman DD,Belgers E,van Wagensveld BA,Sonneveld ED,Prins HA,Coene PP,Kars

更新日期：2010-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to identify and review associations between the types of sutures used for uterine compression suture (UCS) and its outcomes in postpartum hemorrhage. METHODS:An electronic search using PubMed and Scopus databases was performed. We included the English articles reported from January 1, 1997,...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Matsuzaki S,Jitsumori M,Hara T,Matsuzaki S,Nakagawa S,Miyake T,Takiuchi T,Kakigano A,Kobayashi E,Tomimatsu T,Kimura T

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incisional surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most frequent complications that occur after colorectal surgery. Surgery for colorectal perforation carries an especially high risk of incisional SSI because fecal ascites contaminates the incision intraoperatively, and in patients who underwent stoma cr...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Yamamoto T,Morimoto T,Kita R,Masui H,Kinoshita H,Sakamoto Y,Okada K,Komori J,Miki A,Kondo M,Uryuhara K,Kobayashi H,Hashida H,Kaihara S,Hosotani R

更新日期：2015-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excisional haemorrhoidectomy is the gold standard technique in patients with III and IV degree haemorrhoidal disease (HD). However, it is associated with a significant rate of post-operative pain. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of mesoglycan in the post-operative period of patients who und...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Gallo G,Di Saverio S,Clerico G,Sturiale A,Manigrasso M,Luc AR,Trompetto M,Sammarco G,MeHAEMO Working Group.

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer represents the most common malignancy of the gastrointestinal tract. Owing to differences in dietary habits and lifestyle, this neoplasm is more common in industrialized countries than in developing ones. Evidence from a wide range of sources supports the assumption that the link between di...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Uccello M,Malaguarnera G,Basile F,D'agata V,Malaguarnera M,Bertino G,Vacante M,Drago F,Biondi A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An incisional hernia is a common complication following abdominal surgery. Polypropylene mesh is frequently used in the repair of such defects and has nearly become the standard surgical treatment modality. Though they are very effective in reducing recurrence, mesh materials exhibit a strong stimulating eff...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Aydin O,Aydinuraz K,Agalar F,Sahiner IT,Agalar C,Bayram C,Denkbas EB,Atasoy P

更新日期：2017-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chest wall necrosis can manifest as a late effect of radiation therapy for breast cancer. Only two cases of fistulas communicating with the respiratory tract as a result of radiation-induced necrosis of the lungs or bronchi have been reported. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case of a pulmo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Azuma R,Kajita M,Kubo S,Kiyosawa T

更新日期：2019-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated perioperative clinical risk factors for early post-transplant bacteremia in patients undergoing living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Additionally, postoperative outcomes were compared between patients with and without early post-transplant bacteremia. METHODS:Clinical data of 6...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Park J,Kim BW,Choi HJ,Hong SH,Park CS,Choi JH,Chae MS

更新日期：2020-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inguinal hernias account for 75% of abdominal wall hernias, with a lifetime risk of 27% in men and 3% in women. Major complications are recurrence, chronic pain, and surgical site infection, but their frequency is low. Few studies have reported a calcified mesh causing neuropathy by chronic compression of th...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ohkura Y,Haruta S,Shinohara H,Lee S,Fukui Y,Kobayashi N,Momose K,Ueno M,Udagawa H

更新日期：2015-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic or marginal ulcers occur in 0.6 to 16% of patients after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y-Gastric Bypass. Initial therapy aims at eliminating known risk factors including smoking, Helicobacter pylori infection, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and inhibition of gastric acid secretion. While thi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Steinemann DC,Schiesser M,Clavien PA,Nocito A

更新日期：2011-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The acute inflammatory response following mesh implantation has been often evaluated in vitro and in animal models. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute inflammatory response near the prosthesis in human by analysing some inflammatory indicators. METHODS:We used a cohort of twelve male patients a...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Patti R,Caruso AM,Aiello P,Angelo GL,Buscemi S,Di Vita G

更新日期：2014-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic resections for submucosal tumors (SMTs) of the stomach have been developed rapidly over the past decade. Several types of laparoscopic methods for gastric SMTs have been created. We assessed the short-term outcomes of two commonly used types of laparoscopic local resection (LLR) for gastric SMTs...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chen K,Pan Y,Zhai ST,Pan JH,Yu WH,Chen DW,Yan JF,Wang XF

更新日期：2017-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumoral calcinosis (TC) is a rare disease derived from uremic secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). However, parathyroidectomy (PTX) seems to be ineffective at relieving TC in some patients. In this study, we investigated the relationship between PTX and TC shrinkage. METHODS:We retrospectively followed up ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang J,Zeng M,Yang G,Huang Y,Wu B,Guo J,Wang N,Xing C

更新日期：2019-09-11 00:00:00