Selection of the most appropriate treatment to obtain the best results with the lowest rate of
recurrence and minimal morbidity and mortality is mandatory for the management of hepatic …

BACKGROUND: There is still no consensus as to the optimal treatment for sacrococcygeal
pilonidal disease (SPD). Many recommend off-midline closure, if any excisional procedure is …

OBJECTIVE: Despite contrary evidence, the practice of overnight fasting before elective
surgery maintains its place in tradition. However, prolonged starvation, by its catabolic action, …

Purpose: The aim of this study was to demonstrate that gastric volvulus can be prevented by
omentopexy and sleeve gastrectomy without increasing other complication rates. Materials …

Gallstone disease is very common and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most
common surgical procedures all over the world. Parallel to the increase in the number of …

Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a complex disease associated with significant
complications and a high rate of mortality. Although several mechanisms are put forward, oxidative …

Background. Yolk sac tumor (YST) is a rare neoplasm that usually arises in the testis or
ovary. We report a case of extragonadal yolk sac tumor located in the pelvic area. Case. A 33-…

A perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum by foreign bodies is an extremely rare cause of acute
abdomen in adults. We herein present a case of a 30-year-old man who was admitted due to …

OBJECTIVE: Preoperative carbohydrate loading with clear fluids is thought to reduce
surgery-related insulin resistance (IR). However, IR per se is already present in some patients …

Background: Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is defined as intra-abdominal
hypertension associated with organ dysfunction. Subsequently, increased intra-abdominal …