Surgery

The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) are the two most commonly performed metabolic and bariatric surgical (MBS) procedures worldwide. In both of these techniques, the stomach is divided into a pouch and a …

Lacrimal gland prolapse (LGP) should be recognized as one of the reasons for upper eyelid contour abnormalities. Leaving this problem unattended during blepharoplasty surgery leads to unacceptable post operation appearance due to prominent bulging …

Abnormalities of the right ventricular outflow tract are common within the spectrum of congenital heart disease. Reconstruction of this outflow with or without the use of prosthetic material forms an integral part of many surgical procedures.

Obesity is now the most common chronic disease in the world, with more than 1 billion people affected worldwide [ 1 ]. It is projected that by 2030, 1 in 2 persons will meet criteria for obesity and 1 in 4 persons for severe obesity in the United …

Primary liver cancer (PLC) is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the third most common cause of cancer death, with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounting for about 85% of all PLC [ 1 ]. Despite the rapid advancements in medical …

Incisional hernias (IH) are a significant concern in postoperative care, with a profound impact on patient morbidity, escalating healthcare costs, and the overall quality of life [ 1 ]. The etiology of IH is multifactorial, with patient age …

Hernia recurrence is a common complication after inguinal hernia repair. Recent studies suggest that laparoscopic mesh repair with closure of direct hernia defects can reduce recurrence rates. Our study examines the effectiveness of this approach.

A possible “exception” to Puppe’s rule regarding the intersection of skull fractures has been previously addressed due to the observation that skull fractures can pass through old and remodeled craniotomies. In a further case presented herein …