🔧 Filters
Try: author name · keyword phrase · DOI
Original Article
Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the standard surgical treatment for multi-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD). Although EuroSCORE remains the principal perioperative risk strati
Coronary artery bypass graftingHematological parametersMean platelet volumeHomocysteineNeutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratioPlatelet-to-lymphocyte ratio
Original Article
Background: Hemorrhoids are common benign anorectal disorders characterized by enlarged and displaced anal cushions, leading to symptoms such as rectal bleeding, prolapse, pain, mucus discharge, and a
Open hemorrhoidectomyLateral internal anal sphincterotomyHemorrhoidsPostoperative painVisual Analogue Scale (VAS)Urinary retention
3
Objectives: Aim of the study is to compare the repair outcomes of inguinal hernias with and without mesh, evaluate perioperative pain from various fixation techniques, and assess postoperative results
Mesh repair of inguinal herniaInguinal herniaPain.
Original Article
Background: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal, evidence-based perioperative care programme that attenuates the surgical stress response, reduces postoperative complications, short
Enhanced Recovery After SurgeryERASpancreaticoduodenectomyWhipple proceduredelayed gastric emptyingpostoperative pancreatic fistula
Original Article
Background: Hemoperitoneum is a life-threatening surgical emergency requiring prompt anesthetic resuscitation and definitive hemorrhage control. However, evidence on perioperative anesthetic managemen
Anesthetic managementBlood transfusionEmergency surgeryHemoperitoneumPerioperative outcomesResource-limited settings.
Short Communication
Background: Donor site morbidity following split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) remains a significant concern. The tumescent technique is widely used to reduce intraoperative bleeding, but its effect
Split-thickness skin grafttumescent techniquedonor sitewound healingepithelializationscar quality.
Original Article
Background: Postoperative radicular pain following lumbar decompression surgery is a significant clinical challenge, often managed with transforaminal epidural steroid injections (TFESI). This study e
Transforaminal epidural steroid injectionlumbar decompressionfailed back surgery syndromepain reliefquality of lifeNigeria.
Original Article
Background: Post-caesarean maternal infection remains a major cause of maternal morbidity, particularly in low-resource settings. Preoperative vaginal antisepsis may reduce postoperative infectious co
Povidone iodineChlorhexidineVaginal CleansingCaesarean sectionPre-operativePost-Caesarean infection morbidity.
Original Article
Background: Cholelithiasis with concomitant choledocholithiasis is a common surgical condition requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with common
CholelithiasisCholedocholithiasisERCPLaparoscopic cholecystectomyEarly cholecystectomyDelayed cholecystectomy
Original Article
Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the gold standard for treating gallbladder diseases, requires reliable closure of the cystic duct and artery, typically using titanium ligating clips. This
Bile leakageLaparoscopic cholecystectomyLigaclip® ligating clipsPostoperative outcomesTrutie® ligating clips
Original Article
Objective: To compare the operative time, perioperative complications, and overall safety profile of supine versus prone PCNL in a retrospective study. Design: Retrospective observational study. Subje
Kidney stonerenal calculisurgery positionstone positionstone size.
Original Article
Background: Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a common surgical emergency with severity ranging from mild inflammation to life-threatening complications. Early severity assessment is essential for appropria
Acute cholecystitisNeutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratioDisease severityTokyo GuidelinesAAST classificationPrognostic biomarker.
Original Article
Background: Gynecological laparoscopic surgery can be performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) or general anesthesia (GA). Evidence comparing perioperative outcomes between these techniques is limited,
general anesthesiagynecological laparoscopyKinshasapostoperative painspinal anesthesia
Original Article
Background: Open Lichtenstein and laparoscopic (TAPP/TEP) mesh repairs are standard for inguinal hernia, yet real-world patient allocation frequently deviates from randomisation, introducing confoundi
Inguinal herniaLaparoscopic repairOpen mesh repairHernioplastyPostoperative outcomes
Original Article
Background: Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis (XGC) is a benign inflammatory condition whose features often closely mimic Gallbladder Carcinoma (GBC). In GBC-endemic regions like Eastern India, this d
Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitisxgallbladder neoplasmsdiagnostic errorsmorbiditycholecystectomy