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View article: Caregiver Depression and Burden are Associated with Poor Functional Outcomes in Elderly Patients Following Major Abdominal Surgery
Caregiver Depression and Burden are Associated with Poor Functional Outcomes in Elderly Patients Following Major Abdominal Surgery Open
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden and depression in caregivers of elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery and to evaluate its association with the patient's postoperative functional …
View article: The impact of cognitive function and depression on postoperative delirium risk in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery
The impact of cognitive function and depression on postoperative delirium risk in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery Open
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a frequent neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by sudden onset, particularly in elderly patients. The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between cognitive function, depression status, and th…
View article: A comparative study of machine learning models for predicting neoadjuvant chemoradiotheraphy response in rectal cancer patients using radiomics and clinical features
A comparative study of machine learning models for predicting neoadjuvant chemoradiotheraphy response in rectal cancer patients using radiomics and clinical features Open
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) followed by total mesorectal excision is the standard treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer. However, the response to nCRT varies significantly among patients, making it crucial to identify those…
View article: Comparison of preoperative and postoperative frailty in elderly following gastrointestinal cancer surgery
Comparison of preoperative and postoperative frailty in elderly following gastrointestinal cancer surgery Open
Objectives: This study aimed to compare preoperative and postoperative frailty status in patients undergoing elective gastrointestinal cancer surgery using the FRAIL (Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illness, and Loss of weigh) and Clinica…
View article: Evaluating the predictive performance of nutritional indices in postoperative outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy in the elderly
Evaluating the predictive performance of nutritional indices in postoperative outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy in the elderly Open
Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prognostic significance of nutritional indices including geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI), prognostic nutritional index (PNI), and total bilirubin-albumin ratio (TBAR) in predicting pos…
View article: CT Angiography Assessment of Dorsal Pancreatic Artery and Intrapancreatic Arcade Anatomy: Impact on Whipple Surgery Outcomes
CT Angiography Assessment of Dorsal Pancreatic Artery and Intrapancreatic Arcade Anatomy: Impact on Whipple Surgery Outcomes Open
Background/Objectives: The aim was to investigate the association between variations in the dorsal pancreatic artery (DPA) and intrapancreatic arcade anatomy with Whipple procedure outcomes and postoperative complications. Methods: This re…
View article: CT-Measured Fat & Muscle Parameters: Impact on Acute Pancreatitis Severity
CT-Measured Fat & Muscle Parameters: Impact on Acute Pancreatitis Severity Open
Aim: This study investigated whether Computed Tomography (CT)-measured abdominal fat and muscle parameters could improve the accuracy of acute pancreatitis (AP) severity assessment using the CT severity index (CTSI). Methods: This retrospe…
View article: The advantages and intraoperative management of the laparoscopic approach in perforated appendicitis
The advantages and intraoperative management of the laparoscopic approach in perforated appendicitis Open
Introduction: Gangrene/perforated appendicitis entails high rates of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study is to discuss the reliability, surgical management and post-operative complications of laparoscopic interventions in th…
View article: Treatment Options and the Management of Complications in Hydatid Cysts of the Liver in Endemic Regions
Treatment Options and the Management of Complications in Hydatid Cysts of the Liver in Endemic Regions Open
Background: Hydatid cyst of the liver induced by Echinococcus granulosus is a pervasive zoonotic disease in our region. Its incidence varies across age groups, contingent on community lifespans and hygiene standards. Therapeutic modalities…
View article: The Influence of Sildenafil Versus Resveratrol on the Healing of Colonic Anastomosis: An Experimental Study
The Influence of Sildenafil Versus Resveratrol on the Healing of Colonic Anastomosis: An Experimental Study Open
Objective: The prevention of colonic anastomosis leakage is a subject of ongoing surgical investigation.The present experimental study was performed to investigate whether the administration of resveratrol (R) and sildenafil (S) to rats co…
View article: Gastric cancer diagnosis and staging in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic
Gastric cancer diagnosis and staging in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic Open
AIM: The aim of the study was to analyze whether COVID-19 cause a delay in the diagnosis of gastric cancer patients particularly in the TNM staging of the tumor, or not. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective single-center study included…
View article: Treatment options and the management of complications in hydatid cysts of the liver in endemic regions
Treatment options and the management of complications in hydatid cysts of the liver in endemic regions Open
Aim Due to the limited applicability of PAIR, we think that surgery is the most effective treatment at every stage, especially in endemic regions, depending on patient-related factors. Method Patients with hydatid cyst of the liver treated…
View article: Borderline-resectable Undifferentiated Carcinoma with Osteoclast-like Giant Cells of the Pancreas: upfront Surgery or Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy?
Borderline-resectable Undifferentiated Carcinoma with Osteoclast-like Giant Cells of the Pancreas: upfront Surgery or Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy? Open
Undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells (UDC-OGC) of the pancreas is an extremely rare entity, thus an obvious discrepancy regarding their treatment approach exists in the current literature. A 52-year female patient wi…
View article: A high-grade primary osteosarcoma arising in the splenic flexure of the colon: an extremely rare entity
A high-grade primary osteosarcoma arising in the splenic flexure of the colon: an extremely rare entity Open
Extraskeletal osteosarcoma (ESOS) is an uncommon malignant mesenchymal tumour deriving from soft tissues or visceral organs without any evidence of a primary bone osteosarcoma. Although ESOS has been mainly reported in the extremities, it …
View article: Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy, Case Report and Literature Review
Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy, Case Report and Literature Review Open
Distal pancreatectomy is a surgical method used in the treatment of pancreatic tumors located in the body and tail.Although it is often applied together with splenectomy, spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy surgical techniques have bee…
View article: Do biomarkers have predictive value in the treatment modality of the patients diagnosed with bowel obstruction?
Do biomarkers have predictive value in the treatment modality of the patients diagnosed with bowel obstruction? Open
Biomarkers, especially procalcitonin, may be useful in bowel obstruction treatment management and may predict mortality.
View article: The Role of Ca 19-9, Ca 72-4, Cea and Cholesterol Levels in Predicting Malignancy in Gallbladder Polyps
The Role of Ca 19-9, Ca 72-4, Cea and Cholesterol Levels in Predicting Malignancy in Gallbladder Polyps Open
Polyps larger than 11mm with high levels of CEA, Ca 72-4, Ca 19-9, evaluated together, may act as a guide for the clinician in predicting malignancy. The availability of economical and accessible parameters may allow a new algorithm to be …
View article: Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis: Our Clinical Experience
Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis: Our Clinical Experience Open
Background: Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis is a rarely encountered chronic inflammatory condition presenting with severely proliferated fibrotic tissue. It usually spreads the neighboring organs, imitates gallbladder cancer and may lead…
View article: Littoral Cell Angioma of the Spleen presenting with Thrombocytosis and Splenic Infarct
Littoral Cell Angioma of the Spleen presenting with Thrombocytosis and Splenic Infarct Open
Littoral cell angioma is a non-hematologic vascular neoplasm originating from littoral cells lining the splenic red pulp. The diagnosis is usually made incidentally in splenectomy materials. It is often associated with anemia and thrombocy…
View article: Evaluating the feasibility of performing elective gastrointestinal cancer surgery during the COVID‐19 pandemic: An observational study with 60 days follow‐up results of a tertiary referral pandemic hospital
Evaluating the feasibility of performing elective gastrointestinal cancer surgery during the COVID‐19 pandemic: An observational study with 60 days follow‐up results of a tertiary referral pandemic hospital Open
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has interfered with the treatment algorithm for patients with gastrointestinal (GIS) cancer, resulting in deferral of surgery. We presented the outcomes of our patients to evaluat…
View article: The influence of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on colonic anastomosis healing impaired by intraperitoneal 5-flourouracil application. An experimental study
The influence of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on colonic anastomosis healing impaired by intraperitoneal 5-flourouracil application. An experimental study Open
Purpose 5-flourourasil (5-FU) is commonly used for early intraperitoneal chemotherapy in colorectal or appendiceal cancer patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. Due to its effect, anastomosis healing can be impaired and leads to anastomo…
View article: Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Colon Cancer Patients: Does Make A Sense?
Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Colon Cancer Patients: Does Make A Sense? Open
Kolon Kanseri hastalarında Sentinel lenf nodu haritalandırması: Bir anlamı var mı? Amaç: Kolorektal kanserlerde (CC) lenf nodu tutulumu, hastalığın nüksü, sağkalım ve adjuvan tedaviye karar vermede majör prognostik faktör olarak değerlendi…
View article: The influence of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on colonic anastomosis healing impaired by intraperitoneal 5-flourouracil application. An experimental study
The influence of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on colonic anastomosis healing impaired by intraperitoneal 5-flourouracil application. An experimental study Open
PRP administration on colonic anastomosis significantly promotes the healing process of anastomosis in rats receiving 5-FU. This result encourages further clinical use of PRP to reduce the frequency of AL in patients receiving EPIC.
View article: Can isolated pancreaticojejunostomy reduce pancreas fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction?
Can isolated pancreaticojejunostomy reduce pancreas fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction? Open
In our opinion, one of the reasons of leakage is that anastomosis of both the biliary and pancreatic ducts to the same loop increases anastomotic pressure due to the raised output thus leading to fistula formation. A limitation of our stud…
View article: The potential efficacy of Survanta (r) and Seprafilm (r) on preventing intra-abdominal adhesions in rats
The potential efficacy of Survanta (r) and Seprafilm (r) on preventing intra-abdominal adhesions in rats Open
Intra-abdominal application of beractant is significantly effective for the prevention of adhesion formation with no adverse effect by covering the whole peritoneal mesothelium with excellent gliding properties in a rat model. The combinat…
View article: A Giant Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Pelvis Misdiagnosed as Incarcerated Femoral Hernia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A Giant Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Pelvis Misdiagnosed as Incarcerated Femoral Hernia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Aggressive angiomyxoma (AA) is an uncommon mesenchymal tumor that is mostly derived from the female pelvic and perineal regions. AA is a locally infiltrative slow growing tumor with a marked tendency to local recurrence. Painless swelling …