Advances in Surgical Sciences

Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2018

  • Randomized Comparative Study Between Laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-Peritoneal Versus Totally Extraperitoneal Approach in Inguinal Hernia Repair

    Abdelaziz Osman Elhendawy, Osama Hasan Abd-Raboh, Taha Ahmad Ismail, Abdelmonem Ahmad Nagy

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: Jan. 13, 2018
    Accepted: Jan. 26, 2018
    Published: Feb. 19, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Whether totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TEP) is associated with better outcomes than transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TAPP) continues to be a matter of debate. The objective of this study is to compare outcomes between patients undergoing TEP or TAPP. Methods: This prospective randomized comparative s... Show More
  • The Incidence of Early Recurrence After Anatomical Versus Non-Anatomical Liver Resection in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    Mohamed Abdallah Hablus, Osama Hasan Abd-Raboh

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 7-15
    Received: Jan. 17, 2018
    Accepted: Jan. 26, 2018
    Published: Feb. 19, 2018
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    Abstract: Aim: This retrospective study compares the incidence of early recurrence after anatomical versus non-anatomical resection in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Patients and Methods: This retrospective study included 26 patients who had a preoperative diagnosis of a single hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and who underwent anatomical and no... Show More
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy of Gangrenous Cholecystitis Safety and Feasibility

    Sherif Abd-Al Fattah Saber, Ahmed Abd-Al Fattah Elshoura, Osama Hassan Abd-Raboh

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 16-19
    Received: Feb. 24, 2018
    Accepted: Mar. 11, 2018
    Published: Apr. 03, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Laparoscopic Cholecystitis (LC) of gangrenous Cholecystitis (GC) which is a serious complication of acute Cholecystitis (AC) is challenging especially in the presence of dense inflammatory adhesions and pericholecystic collection. The aim of this study is to clarify the feasibility and safety of LC in GC. Materials and methods: This is ... Show More
  • Local Phenol Application Versus Excision with Modified Primary Closure Technique in Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Comparative Study

    Adel Morad Abdallah, Mohammed Abd-Alaal Mohammed, Radwa Mamdouh El-Sabban

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 20-26
    Received: Apr. 24, 2018
    Accepted: May 10, 2018
    Published: May 31, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Different procedures are practiced nowadays for management of pilonidal sinus disease (PSD), ranging from the minimally invasive techniques to the complex flap techniques. Each procedure has its own advantages and drawbacks in terms of patient’s satisfaction, follow up and recurrence rate. Local phenol application into the sinus track w... Show More
  • Prospective Assessment of Elevated Serum Bilirubin Level in Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

    Ahmed Abdel-Fattah Elshoura, Mohamed Hamdy Abo-Ryia, Ayman Elsadany, Sherif Abd-Al Fattah Saber, Gamal Ibrahim Mousa

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 27-30
    Received: Apr. 28, 2018
    Accepted: May 22, 2018
    Published: Jun. 12, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: The rate of misdiagnosis of appendicitis has remained constant, despite the advance in diagnostic modalities. So, the search for a reliable marker is necessary. The aim of this study was to determine the value of hyperbilirubinemia as a marker for acute appendicitis. Patients and Methods: This prospective study was carried out during th... Show More
  • Efficacy of Plastic Reconstruction (Limberg Rhomboid Flap) in Management of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus

    Mohamed Aly Elhorbity

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 31-35
    Received: May 22, 2018
    Accepted: Jun. 12, 2018
    Published: Jul. 04, 2018
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    Abstract: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease is a common condition usually seen in young adult males. The definitive treatment of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus is a surgical excision of all sinus tracts. The surgical procedures range from simple excision with or without primary closure to complex flap reconstruction. However, no single operative interve... Show More
  • The Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Day Case Herniotomy at Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria

    Samuel Chidi Ekpemo, Sebastain Okwuchukwu Ekenze, Uchechukwu Obiora Ezomike

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 36-40
    Received: Jul. 23, 2018
    Accepted: Aug. 17, 2018
    Published: Sep. 10, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: There has been tremendous improvement in the knowledge of prophylactic antibiotics use in surgery. There are controversies on the use of prophylactic antibiotics clean surgical cases. This study aims to determine if there is need to use prophylactic cefuroxime in day case herniotomy at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital Aba. Ob... Show More
  • Extrahepatic Bile Duct Polyps Combiled with Choledocholithiasis: A Report of one Case

    Xuemei Li, Baohong Gu, Jike Hu, Yanling Ma, Bofang Wang, Zedong Feng, Hao Chen

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 41-44
    Received: Aug. 01, 2018
    Accepted: Aug. 20, 2018
    Published: Sep. 13, 2018
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    Abstract: Aim: Bile duct polyps is a rare biliary disease, which may lead to bile duct stones and may play an important role in the occurrence and development of cholangiocarcinoma. Calculus of bile duct is a common disease in China and common causes including multiple polyps of the biliary tract and other factors. Therefore, we here to investigate the relat... Show More