Keyword Index

A

  • Abdominal wall hernia Ventral hernias meshplasty: does mesh-implantation site affect the outcome? [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Angioplasty Comparison between full and partial revascularization during endovascular management of multilevel lower limb arterial disease in diabetic patients: assessment of functional outcomes and midterm results [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Angioplasty Short-term outcome of infrapopliteal percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for isolated infrapopliteal lesions in patients with critical limb ischemia [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Angioplasty Endovascular management of Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus C and D aortoiliac occlusive disease as a feasible, effective, and durable intervention [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Appendectomy Single-port laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy using the nephroscope for percutaneous nephrolithotomy at low cost [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Appendectomy Comparison between the validity of the ‘Modified Alvarado’ and ‘Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha’ scores for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Arar A study on road traffic accidents in Arar, Saudi Arabia [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]

B

  • Bariatric surgery Comparative study between the complications of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Bariatric surgery Value of pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis for prevention of thromboembolic complications in bariatric surgery [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Body Mass Index Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: 2-year outcome of body weight, obesity-associated comorbidities, and quality of life [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Burst Abdomen Burst abdomen: should we change the concept, preliminary study [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]

C

  • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in hepatic patients [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Cholecystectomy Cholecystectomy for combined choledocholithiasis and cholelithiasis in elderly patients: do we need it? [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Choledocholithiasis Cholecystectomy for combined choledocholithiasis and cholelithiasis in elderly patients: do we need it? [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Chymotrypsin Efficacy and safety assessment of α-chymotrypsin injection in postoperative and post-traumatic edema: a prospective, open-label, multicenter observational registry study in Egypt [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Cirrhotic Patients Repair of uncomplicated umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients: experience of an institute [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Cirrhotic Patients Mesh or not in the repair of complicated umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients with decompensated liver cell failure [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Colorectal Surgery Comparative study between enhanced recovery after surgery and conventional perioperative care in elective colorectal surgery [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Common bile duct Cholecystectomy for combined choledocholithiasis and cholelithiasis in elderly patients: do we need it? [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Complete rectal prolapse Short-term surgical and functional outcome of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for management of complete rectal prolapse [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Complicated appendicitis Effects and clinical outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy in young children with complicated appendicitis: a case series [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Component separation technique Component separation technique versus inlay mesh technique in patients with large incisional hernia [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Critical Limb Ischemia Comparison between full and partial revascularization during endovascular management of multilevel lower limb arterial disease in diabetic patients: assessment of functional outcomes and midterm results [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Critical Limb Ischemia Short-term outcome of infrapopliteal percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for isolated infrapopliteal lesions in patients with critical limb ischemia [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]

D

  • Death A study on road traffic accidents in Arar, Saudi Arabia [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis Value of pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis for prevention of thromboembolic complications in bariatric surgery [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Diagnostic Techniques Comparison between the validity of the ‘Modified Alvarado’ and ‘Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha’ scores for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Disability A study on road traffic accidents in Arar, Saudi Arabia [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Disease Anorectal function after total colectomy with ileoanal anastomosis for total colonic aganglionosis [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Driving A study on road traffic accidents in Arar, Saudi Arabia [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Dyspepsia Effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on upper gastrointestinal symptoms [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]

E

  • Efficacy Efficacy of endovenous laser ablation (endovenous laser ablation) versus conventional stripping in the treatment of great saphenous vein reflux [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Cholecystectomy for combined choledocholithiasis and cholelithiasis in elderly patients: do we need it? [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Endovascular intervention Endovascular management of Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus C and D aortoiliac occlusive disease as a feasible, effective, and durable intervention [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Endovenous laser ablation Efficacy of endovenous laser ablation (endovenous laser ablation) versus conventional stripping in the treatment of great saphenous vein reflux [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • ERCP Common bile duct clearance of stones by open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and endoscopic approaches (comparative study) [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Extremity Negative-pressure wound therapy in pediatric extremity trauma: a single-institution experience [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]

F

  • Fallopian tube Incidence of sliding ovary and fallopian tube in congenital inguinal hernia among female children [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Fractures Efficacy and safety assessment of α-chymotrypsin injection in postoperative and post-traumatic edema: a prospective, open-label, multicenter observational registry study in Egypt [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Frey syndrome The role of covering the facial nerve and parotid surface in prevention of the postparotidectomy complications [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]

G

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Three-year outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using a 36 Fr bougie [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease Effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on upper gastrointestinal symptoms [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Great Saphenous Vein Reflux Efficacy of endovenous laser ablation (endovenous laser ablation) versus conventional stripping in the treatment of great saphenous vein reflux [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]

H

  • Harmonic Scalpel Sutureless thyroidectomy for controlled toxic goiter: a single-institute experience [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Hepatic artery Management of difficult hepatic artery anastomosis in living donor liver transplantation: mansoura experience [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Hepaticojejunostomy Surgical outcome of choledochal cysts in adults: a prospective cohort study [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma Laparoscopic left lateral bisegmentectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: moving from peripheral to anatomical [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Hernia Incidence of sliding ovary and fallopian tube in congenital inguinal hernia among female children [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Hirschsprung’s Anorectal function after total colectomy with ileoanal anastomosis for total colonic aganglionosis [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]

I

  • Inflammation Efficacy and safety assessment of α-chymotrypsin injection in postoperative and post-traumatic edema: a prospective, open-label, multicenter observational registry study in Egypt [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Inguinal hernia Is mesh fixation considered a routine step in transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair? The Zagazig-Benha experience [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Inguinal hernia repair Safety and stability of inguinal hernia repair in Egyptian patients suffering from portal hypertension-associated ascites using ultrasound-guided nerve block [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Intestinal Obstruction Subserosal cecal lipoma: a rare cause of ileocolic intussusception in adults [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Intraoperative cholangiography Surgical outcome of choledochal cysts in adults: a prospective cohort study [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]

J

  • J pouch Avoiding ileocolic vessel injury in the second stage of a three-stage ileal pouch anal anastomosis: an observational study [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]

L

  • Laparoscopic Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in hepatic patients [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Laparoscopic Laparoscopic left lateral bisegmentectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: moving from peripheral to anatomical [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy Application of different methods for stump closure in laparoscopic appendectomy [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy Effects and clinical outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy in young children with complicated appendicitis: a case series [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy Evaluation of the laparoscopic versus the open approach in patients with complicated appendicitis [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic multiseptate gallbladder [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on upper gastrointestinal symptoms [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Three-year outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using a 36 Fr bougie [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: 2-year outcome of body weight, obesity-associated comorbidities, and quality of life [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy Short-term surgical and functional outcome of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for management of complete rectal prolapse [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Laparoscopy Safety and efficacy of laparoscopic splenectomy in hematologic diseases with massive splenomegaly [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Laparoscopy A comparative study on the effect of laparoscopic simulation on skill training in laparoscopic surgery [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Leakage Comparative study between the complications of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Liposarcoma Huge retroperitoneal liposarcoma: a case report and review of literature [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Liver resection Laparoscopic left lateral bisegmentectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: moving from peripheral to anatomical [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]

M

  • Malignant obstructive jaundice Value of staging laparoscopy for the assessment of operability in periampullary cancer patients: a comparative study versus exploratory laparotomy [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Maxillectomy Pattern of maxillectomies: an analysis of 44 cases in a tertiary referral hospital, Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Mesh fixation Is mesh fixation considered a routine step in transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair? The Zagazig-Benha experience [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Modified Alvarado Score Comparison between the validity of the ‘Modified Alvarado’ and ‘Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha’ scores for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Morbid Obesity Three-year outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using a 36 Fr bougie [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Morbid Obesity How far is sleeve gastrectomy more effective than diet regimen in treating obesity-associated hyperlipidemia [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Morbid Obesity Comparative study between the complications of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Morbid Obesity Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: 2-year outcome of body weight, obesity-associated comorbidities, and quality of life [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Multilevel arterial lesions Comparison between full and partial revascularization during endovascular management of multilevel lower limb arterial disease in diabetic patients: assessment of functional outcomes and midterm results [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]

N

  • Northern Saudi Arabia A study on road traffic accidents in Arar, Saudi Arabia [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]

O

  • Obesity Effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on upper gastrointestinal symptoms [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Onlay Ventral hernias meshplasty: does mesh-implantation site affect the outcome? [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Open appendectomy Evaluation of the laparoscopic versus the open approach in patients with complicated appendicitis [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Ovary Incidence of sliding ovary and fallopian tube in congenital inguinal hernia among female children [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]

P

  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy Portal and mesenteric vein resection during pancreaticoduodenectomy and total pancreatectomy [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Parotidectomy The role of covering the facial nerve and parotid surface in prevention of the postparotidectomy complications [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • PECTORAL FASCIA Pectoral fascia preservation during modified radical mastectomy: why and when [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Pilonidal Sinus Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus: modified sinotomy versus lay-open, limited excision, and primary closure [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Portal Hypertension Safety and stability of inguinal hernia repair in Egyptian patients suffering from portal hypertension-associated ascites using ultrasound-guided nerve block [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Portal Vein Portal and mesenteric vein resection during pancreaticoduodenectomy and total pancreatectomy [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Predictive factors Predictors of occult nipple–areola complex involvement in breast cancer patients: clinicopathologic study [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Prosthetic mesh Mesh or not in the repair of complicated umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients with decompensated liver cell failure [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]

R

  • Radiofrequency ablation Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for primary varicose veins: a feasible day-case procedure with good surgical and functional outcomes [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Comparison between the validity of the ‘Modified Alvarado’ and ‘Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha’ scores for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Reconstruction Portal and mesenteric vein resection during pancreaticoduodenectomy and total pancreatectomy [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Rectal Cancer Improved detection of lymph nodes in cases of rectal cancer using combined methylene blue injection and fat clearance compared with fat clearance alone [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Recurrence Repair of uncomplicated umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients: experience of an institute [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Road traffic accidents A study on road traffic accidents in Arar, Saudi Arabia [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Roux-en-y gastric bypass Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: 2-year outcome of body weight, obesity-associated comorbidities, and quality of life [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]

S

  • Sacrococcygeal Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus: modified sinotomy versus lay-open, limited excision, and primary closure [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Sarcoma Huge retroperitoneal liposarcoma: a case report and review of literature [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Sclerosis Intestinal obstruction caused by mesenteric fat necrosis masquerading as small bowel malignancy [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Single-incision laparoscopy Single-port laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy using the nephroscope for percutaneous nephrolithotomy at low cost [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Sistrunk operation Posterior hyoid space; a brilliant concept in managing thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Sphincterotomy Common bile duct clearance of stones by open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and endoscopic approaches (comparative study) [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Splenectomy Safety and efficacy of laparoscopic splenectomy in hematologic diseases with massive splenomegaly [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Splenomegaly Safety and efficacy of laparoscopic splenectomy in hematologic diseases with massive splenomegaly [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Squamous cell carcinoma Pattern of maxillectomies: an analysis of 44 cases in a tertiary referral hospital, Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Staging Laparoscopy Value of staging laparoscopy for the assessment of operability in periampullary cancer patients: a comparative study versus exploratory laparotomy [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Stenting Comparison between full and partial revascularization during endovascular management of multilevel lower limb arterial disease in diabetic patients: assessment of functional outcomes and midterm results [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Stripping Efficacy of endovenous laser ablation (endovenous laser ablation) versus conventional stripping in the treatment of great saphenous vein reflux [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Sublay Ventral hernias meshplasty: does mesh-implantation site affect the outcome? [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Surgery Laparoscopic left lateral bisegmentectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: moving from peripheral to anatomical [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Surgery Efficacy and safety assessment of α-chymotrypsin injection in postoperative and post-traumatic edema: a prospective, open-label, multicenter observational registry study in Egypt [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]

T

  • Thyroidectomy External laryngeal nerve to identify or not during thyroidectomy: a single-institute experience [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]
  • Toxic Goiter Sutureless thyroidectomy for controlled toxic goiter: a single-institute experience [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]
  • Training A comparative study on the effect of laparoscopic simulation on skill training in laparoscopic surgery [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]
  • Transabdominal preperitoneal Repair Is mesh fixation considered a routine step in transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair? The Zagazig-Benha experience [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Trauma Efficacy and safety assessment of α-chymotrypsin injection in postoperative and post-traumatic edema: a prospective, open-label, multicenter observational registry study in Egypt [Volume 36, Issue 1, 2017]

U

  • Umbilical Hernia Mesh or not in the repair of complicated umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients with decompensated liver cell failure [Volume 36, Issue 4, 2017]

V

  • Ventral Hernia Repair Primary ventral hernia repair: mini-component separation technique versus onlay mesh repair [Volume 36, Issue 2, 2017]
  • Voice changes External laryngeal nerve to identify or not during thyroidectomy: a single-institute experience [Volume 36, Issue 3, 2017]