Journal of Surgery

Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2020

  • Spiral Enteroscopy Assisted ERCP in Patients with Surgically Altered Anatomy: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

    Manjusha Das, Watcoun-Nchinda Pisoh, Srinivas Puli

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 104-108
    Received: 1 April 2020
    Accepted: 6 May 2020
    Published: 9 June 2020
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    Abstract: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a well-described technique for diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders. Spiral enteroscopy assisted ERCP (SE-ERCP) is a well-described technique for reaching and cannulating the ampulla and performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The aim of the meta-anal... Show More
  • Laparoscopic Access Techniques: Experience in a Developing Country, Sudan

    Mohanned Omer Abass, Elssayed Osman Elssayed, Abdelrahman Babekir Mhammed

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 109-113
    Received: 6 May 2020
    Accepted: 26 May 2020
    Published: 16 June 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Minimal access surgery has revolutionized the field of surgery. Access to the abdominal cavity represents a critical step in laparoscopic procedures. Various techniques have been used to obtain safe access into the abdominal cavity, with no apparent superiority of one technique over another. Aim: This study was conducted to assess the d... Show More
  • A Unique Presentation of Splenic Artery Aneurysm During Pregnancy

    Thomas Kania, Samuel Hawkins, Vasiliy Sim, Jonathan Deitch, Asaf Gave

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 114-117
    Received: 27 April 2020
    Accepted: 1 June 2020
    Published: 16 June 2020
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    Abstract: Visceral arterial (VAA) and, specifically, splenic arterial aneurysms (SAA) are rare entities often associated with pregnancy. When ruptured, they can be fatal and require emergent management. This case report includes a review of the relevant literature and describes a unique, multidisciplinary approach to managing such an aneurysm. We describe th... Show More
  • Modification of Step in Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy to Minimize the Conversion Rate

    Deepak Verma, Nemi Chand, Sarthak Sharma, Mahesh Malani, Parul Yadav

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 118-122
    Received: 26 April 2020
    Accepted: 19 June 2020
    Published: 4 July 2020
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    Abstract: Gall stone disease is a common gastrointestinal surgical problem and symptomatic patients needs appropriate and timely treatment in the form of cholecystectomy else the disease process becomes complicated because of recurrent chronic infection, dislodgement of stone to common bile duct, acute infection and more severe complications like perforation... Show More
  • Impact of Tumor Size as a Prognostic Factor After One Stage Liver Resection for Solitary Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Cirrhotic Patients

    Alhassan Mohamed Hassan, Amir Fawzy Abdelhamid, Hosam Barakat Barakat, Soliman Mohamed Soliman, Hossamaldin Mohamed Soliman, Mohamed Abdalla Hablus, Mahmoud Mostafa Alshareef

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 123-131
    Received: 27 May 2020
    Accepted: 28 June 2020
    Published: 7 July 2020
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    Abstract: Aim: This study is to assess tumor size as a prognostic factor predicting outcomes after one staged hepatectomy for cirrhotic patients with solitary hepatocellular carcinoma. Patients and methods: The study included 41 patients with single hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) of different sizes who underwent single-stage hepatectomy. Patients were divide... Show More
  • A 2-year Review of Wound Outcome Following Primary Skin Closure After Laparotomy for Typhoid Ileal Perforation in Bida, Nigeria

    Adekunle Adedapo Abiodun, Alexander Gomna, Emmanuel Adewale Eletta, Michael Adewale Ayeni, Adedeji Adekanye, Taofeeq Abdulrahman, Sunday Akintunde Okinbaloye

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 132-135
    Received: 17 June 2020
    Accepted: 20 July 2020
    Published: 4 August 2020
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    Abstract: Introduction: Laparotomy wound for typhoid ileal perforation is a dirty wound and is usually associated with wound complications and prolonged hospital stay. Delayed primary wound closure which for long has been the most common practice after laparotomy for typhoid peritonitis is now considered to be of little significance in preventing surgical si... Show More
  • The First Implantation of the Novel Biological Heart Valve, the Inspiris Resilia Aortic Tissue Valve in Africa

    Isaac Okyere, Sanjeev Singh, Perditer Okyere, Baffoe Gyan, Nana Addo Boateng, Enoch Akowuah

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 136-139
    Received: 3 July 2020
    Accepted: 15 July 2020
    Published: 4 August 2020
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    Abstract: The durability of artificial bioprosthestic or tissue heart valves is limited by structural valve deterioration (SVD) due to long-term calcification especially in young patients and in Africa. A novel bioprosthestic valve, the Resilia Inspiris Aortic Tissue Valve has been developed which, in preclinical studies, has shown reduced calcification thus... Show More