Abstract Background: Seroma formation after modified radical mastectomy (MRM) is a frequent complication which predisposes to other complications. Different surgical strategies have been practiced looking for its prevention. We aimed with this study to analyze the different methods of dissection that participate in seroma formation after MRM and accordingly standardizing the best operative technique with the least incidence of seroma ... إقراء المزيد

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND. Postoperative abdominal adhesions may cause small bowel obstruction (SBO), chronic abdominal pain or both. Traditionally open adhesiolysis in some situations may be necessary for treatment of these cases. Laparoscopy has a role in both diagnosis and treatment of such complications. This study tried to evaluate the role of laparoscopic adhesiolysis in management of these complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS. ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract Background. Rectal carcinoma constitutes a health problem, previously managed with abdomino-perineal resection (APR) which has the impact of poor patient quality of life. With the introduction of the concept of total mesorectal excision (TME) and stapler technology, sphincter saving surgery (SSS) with its better local control and functional status is a better choice than APR. We tried to evaluate ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract Background: There is a controversy regarding management of low-risk well differentiated thyroid carcinoma (WDTC) between total/near-total thyroidectomy (TT) and hemi-thyroidectomy (HT) due to the excellent prognosis and the indolent course of the disease. This study aimed to review the outcome of TT in comparison with HT in management of low-risk WDTC. Patients and Methods: A retrospective evaluation identified 156 ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract Background: Pancreatic trauma constitutes a great challenge both in diagnosis and in management especially complex injuries involving the main pancreatic duct. We aimed at evaluation of outcome of pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) as an alternative to distal pancreatectomy or pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) for management of complete pancreas transection in children. Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective analysis performed from January 2001 ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract Purpose: Intra abdominal and pelvic fluid collection is a serious problem that requires drainage. The goal of our study was to report our experience and evaluate the feasibility, safety and outcome of percutaneous image-guided aspiration versus catheter drainage of abdominal and pelvic collections. Patients and methods: This is a retrospective study of 84 patients (45 males and 39 females ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract Background. ‘Critical view of safety’ (CVS) technique was introduced to avoid bile duct injury (BDI) due to misidentification of anatomy during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). This study aimed at assessing the feasibility and comparing the outcome of LC through CVS with those performed by ‘infundibular technique’ (INT). Patients and Methods. A prospective randomized study included patients who had LC as ... إقراء المزيد

Abstract Background. There is an increased use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) but some patients still require conversion to open cholecystectomy (OC) because of preoperative risk factors or operative findings. The aim of this study was to evaluate risk factors responsible for conversion and accordingly to decide the more suitable procedure for each patient preoperatively and when to convert intraoperatively. Patients ... إقراء المزيد

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND. Cryptorchidism is one of the surgically correctable diseases which are replaced by laparoscopy. We report our results of this approach in patients with nonpalpable testes (NPT). PATIENTS AND METHODS. This is a retrospective study included 41 children aged 2-8 years presented to Sohag university hospital, Surgery department with NPT in the period between January 2008 and June 2011 ... إقراء المزيد