Journal of Surgery

Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017

  • Retropubic Prostatectomy- Innovations to Reduce Complications Leading to Smooth Recovery

    M. Subrahmanyam, G. Vamshikrishna, G. Harikrishna

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 15-17
    Received: 25 January 2017
    Accepted: 9 March 2017
    Published: 20 March 2017
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    Abstract: Introduction: Open prostatectomy/adenoma enucleation remains a valuable surgical option in treating large obstructing prostates in patients with large gland volume. We report our series of retropubic prostatectomies with innovative methods to reduce the complications and lead to smooth recovery. Patients and Methods: A total of 75 patients with B P... Show More
  • Separated Axillary Tuberculous Lymphadenitis: A Case Report

    Samer Makki Mohamed Al-Hakkak

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 18-21
    Received: 3 March 2017
    Accepted: 14 March 2017
    Published: 27 March 2017
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    Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) still accounts for a high burden disease. It has been estimated that one third of the world population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the most residing in developing countries. Separated axillary tuberculous lymphadenopathy is rare and described in patients without proof of previous or outstanding tuberculosis anywhe... Show More
  • Role of MRI Fistulography with Gadopentate Enhancement in Assessment of Complex Anal Fistulas and Improving Surgical Outcomes

    Mahmoud Abdelnaby, Sameh Hany Emile, Ahmad Sakr, Alaa Magdy, ElYamani Fouda, Ahmed Abdel Mawla

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 22-27
    Received: 11 March 2017
    Accepted: 20 March 2017
    Published: 10 April 2017
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    Abstract: Preoperative assessment of complex fistula-in-ano (FIA) is crucial for decision making. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been used for assessment of perianal sepsis with various protocols and methods. The aim of the present study was to assess the concordance between MRI fistulography with gadopentate enhancement and the intraoperative surgical... Show More
  • Conservative Hepatic Hydatid Cyst Surgery

    Mohamed Salah Abdelhamid, Tamer Mohamed Nabil, Hesham Ahmed Nafady, Amr Mohamed Ali, Ahmed Mohamed Rashad, Seham Anwar Emam, Ibrahim Said Abdelaziz, Tamer Elgaabary

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 28-32
    Received: 13 March 2017
    Accepted: 23 March 2017
    Published: 12 April 2017
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    Abstract: The principal objectives to be achieved by surgical treatment are total removal of all parasitic elements, avoidance of spillage of contents of the cyst and management of the residual pericyst cavity. Thirty four patients with thirty five hepatic hydatid disease were included in the study. The data for this work were collected between 9-2015 till 9... Show More
  • Diabetes Mellitus Related to Clinical Outcomes and Postoperative Bleeding of Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Houge Hou, Huajun Wang

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2017
    Pages: 33-36
    Received: 23 March 2017
    Accepted: 5 April 2017
    Published: 29 April 2017
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    Abstract: To investigate the effect of diabetes mellitus (DM) on the postoperative clinical outcomes and perioperative bleeding volume in patients with primary total knee arthroplasty. Clinical data of 49 patients with osteoarthritis underwent primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were collected and retrospectively analyzed from October 2015 and September 20... Show More