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View article: A Comparison of Effective doses for the 16, 64, and 128-slice Computed Tomography Scanners: A First Health Cluster Study in Riyadh
A Comparison of Effective doses for the 16, 64, and 128-slice Computed Tomography Scanners: A First Health Cluster Study in Riyadh Open
Objective: This study aimed to compare the effective doses among 16, 64, and 128-slice computed tomography (CT) scanners. Several strategies have been implemented to reduce the radiation dose from CT, including a low tube voltage, a high p…
View article: Novel Strategies in the Laparoscopic Management of Left Mid Ureteric Recurrent Stricture: Use of Flexible Ureteroscopy on Table
Novel Strategies in the Laparoscopic Management of Left Mid Ureteric Recurrent Stricture: Use of Flexible Ureteroscopy on Table Open
Recurrent ureteric strictures pose significant challenges in urological practice, necessitating innovative surgical strategies for successful resolution. This case report details the use of on-table flexible ureteroscopy during laparoscopi…
View article: One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass is an acceptable version of Gastric Bypass
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass is an acceptable version of Gastric Bypass Open
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has been considered a gold standard procedure in bariatric surgery for many years and yet there is no definite standardisation1.
RYGB has a small gastric pouch, different biliopancreatic limb lengths, R…
View article: Intraoperative endomanometric laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication improves postoperative outcomes in large sliding hiatus hernias with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease: a retrospective cohort study
Intraoperative endomanometric laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication improves postoperative outcomes in large sliding hiatus hernias with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background: Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) is the gold standard surgical intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). LNF can be followed by recurrent symptoms or complications affecting patient satisfaction. The aim …
View article: Hepatobiliary manifestations following two-stages elective laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy for patients with ulcerative colitis: A prospective observational study
Hepatobiliary manifestations following two-stages elective laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy for patients with ulcerative colitis: A prospective observational study Open
In patients with UC who had LRP, there is a positive impact on hepatobiliary disease. It caused an improvement in PSC and fatty liver disease. The most prevalent unchanged course was PSC, while the most common improvement was fatty liver d…
View article: Recurrent appendicitis following successful drainage of appendicular abscess in adult without interval appendectomy during COVID-19. Prospective cohort study
Recurrent appendicitis following successful drainage of appendicular abscess in adult without interval appendectomy during COVID-19. Prospective cohort study Open
Is interval appendectomy preventing a high incidence of recurrent appendicitis after successful drainage of appendicular abscess during COVID-19 pandemic?
View article: EP.FRI.530 ‘Emergency’ Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct (CBD) Exploration: Is this the right time to change?
EP.FRI.530 ‘Emergency’ Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct (CBD) Exploration: Is this the right time to change? Open
Aims Common Bile Duct (CBD) stones are becoming more common on surgical emergency take and accounts for up to 20 % of patients presenting with acute biliary pathologies. The hospital stay is prolonged whilst waiting for Endoscopic Retrogra…
View article: 579 Emergency Surgical Admissions During The COVID-19 Pandemic; Comparative Study of Emergency Surgery Outcome Before and During The COVID-19
579 Emergency Surgical Admissions During The COVID-19 Pandemic; Comparative Study of Emergency Surgery Outcome Before and During The COVID-19 Open
Introduction There are relatively few studies on emergency surgical practice in the COVID-19 pandemic. Our aim is to analyse the outcomes of emergency surgery before against those during COVID-19. Method Retrospectively we collected the em…
View article: 516 Patient Opinion on The Disruption Caused to Daily Life by Attending A Virtual Clinic Over A Face-to-Face Clinic Appointment in General Surgery During The COVID-19 Pandemic. A Retrospective Patient Feedback Study
516 Patient Opinion on The Disruption Caused to Daily Life by Attending A Virtual Clinic Over A Face-to-Face Clinic Appointment in General Surgery During The COVID-19 Pandemic. A Retrospective Patient Feedback Study Open
Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic many hospitals adopted the use of virtual clinics to reduce in-person contact. We identified the need to assess patient’s opinion of the disruption caused to their lives by attending a virtual clin…
View article: 546 Patient Opinions on Care Received in Virtual Clinics Compared to A Face-To-Face Clinic Appointments in General Surgery During The COVID-19 Pandemic. A Retrospective Patient Feedback Study
546 Patient Opinions on Care Received in Virtual Clinics Compared to A Face-To-Face Clinic Appointments in General Surgery During The COVID-19 Pandemic. A Retrospective Patient Feedback Study Open
Introduction Virtual clinics were implemented during COVID-19 to reduce patient contact. We identified the need to seek feedback from patients relating to their perceptions on care received at a virtual clinic compared to a face-to-face cl…
View article: 233 Concomitant Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Follow-Up Against Best-Practice Standards at A Tertiary Cardiac Surgery Centre in Brighton
233 Concomitant Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Follow-Up Against Best-Practice Standards at A Tertiary Cardiac Surgery Centre in Brighton Open
Introduction Best-practice as per JCTVS 2006 meta-analysis recommends following patients who undergo concomitant surgical Atrial Fibrillation (AF) ablation at 3-months, 1, 2 and 3 years to ensure AF resolution. A dedicated nurse-led arryth…
View article: P45 Effect of One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass on Liver Function Tests: A comparison between 150 cm and 200 cm Bilio-Pancreatic Limb
P45 Effect of One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass on Liver Function Tests: A comparison between 150 cm and 200 cm Bilio-Pancreatic Limb Open
Introduction The effect of One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) on Liver Function Tests (LFTs) is unclear. The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of OAGB on LFTS and also if a Bilio-Pancreatic Limb (BPL) of 150 cm (OAGB-150)…
View article: Effect of one anastomosis gastric bypass on liver function tests
Effect of one anastomosis gastric bypass on liver function tests Open
Context: Some studies have shown that one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) results in the derangement of liver function tests (LFTs). We wanted to study this in our patients. Aims: The aims are to study the effect of OAGB on LFTs and to c…
View article: Risk Factors for Severe Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Risk Factors for Severe Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Open
Background: During the recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic there have been several studies implicating an association between obesity, COVID-19 severity, and mortality. This retrospective study aims to investigate the associatio…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on Emergency General Surgery
Impact of COVID-19 on Emergency General Surgery Open
Background There are limited data on emergency surgical practice during the covid-19 era. Objectives To evaluate the outcomes for emergency surgery before and during Covid-19. Methods This is a retrospective study of emergency admissions t…
View article: Ground plan for performing Emergency Surgery in suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients
Ground plan for performing Emergency Surgery in suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients Open
Background: Covid-19 crisis has created a huge challenge to the healthcare systems all over the world. Different health policies have been adopted with variable success. This paper aims to provide a practical pathway of managing surgical p…
View article: Is Specialisation Needed in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? A Retrospective Cohort Study of 5122 Patients
Is Specialisation Needed in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? A Retrospective Cohort Study of 5122 Patients Open
Background: Gallstone disease is a common problem and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a common elective procedure. This operation was performed by a general surgeon, colorectal surgeons, breast and vascular surgeons according to the l…
View article: Can the Negative Appendicectomy Rate be Minimized?
Can the Negative Appendicectomy Rate be Minimized? Open
Aim:To identifying all patients presenting with suspected acute appendicitis and determine the negative appendicectomy rate. Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients who presented to the emergency department or referred by a GP,…
View article: Association of Urinary Vitamin D-binding Protein and Megalin as Biomarkers for Diabetic Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Qatari Patients
Association of Urinary Vitamin D-binding Protein and Megalin as Biomarkers for Diabetic Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Qatari Patients Open
\nBackground: Nephropathy is a common complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Previous studies
\nrevealed that T2DM patients with nephropathy have higher concentrations of urinary Vitamin D Binding Protein
\n(VDBP) that carries vi…