The Egyptian Journal of Surgery

Keyword Index

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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Predictors of exploration in patients at high risk of abdominal compartment syndrome [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Abdominoplasty Abdominoplasty and sutureless retrorectus prosthesis for medium-sized and large-sized ventral hernia: assessment of outcomes [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Ablation Endovenous laser ablation vs conventional surgery in the management of superficial venous insufficiency [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Achalasia The role of intraoperative endoscopic guidance during laparoscopic repair of esophageal achalasia [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Acute abdomen Role of laparoscopy in acute abdomen [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Acute lower limb ischemia Feasibility and intermediate-term outcome of catheter-directed thrombolysis in management of acute nontraumatic viable and/or marginally threatened lower limb arterial thrombosis [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Acute pancreatitis Comparison between Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II and Ranson’s scores in prognosis of acute pancreatitis [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Anal fissure Comparative study between surgical lateral internal sphincterotomy and botulinum toxin injection in the treatment of chronic anal fissure [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Anal Stenosis Surgical management of iatrogenic anal stenosis [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Anemia Abdominal wall dehiscence in emergency midline laparotomy: incidence and risk factors [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Angioplasty Outcome after angioplasty versus bypass surgery in patients with superficial femoral artery lesions [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Angioplasty Drug-coated vs uncoated balloon angioplasty in the treatment of femoropopliteal arterial lesions [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Angioplasty Comparative outcome of patch angioplasty versus balloon angioplasty after surgical thrombectomy of thrombosed arteriovenous hemodialysis graft: 18-month results [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Angioplasty Drug-coated balloon angioplasty for failing arteriovenous fistulae: feasibility and short-term outcomes [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Anoplasty Surgical management of iatrogenic anal stenosis [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Anorectal malformation Two-stage repair for delayed presentation of anorectal malformation with vestibular and perineal fistulae in females [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Aorta Outcome of hybrid visceral debranching endovascular aortic repair [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Aortic Aneurysm Clinical outcome of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgical repair: preoperative predictors, intraoperative challenges, and postoperative sequelae [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Appendicitis Evaluation of a new scoring system for early diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis in pediatric patients [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Appendicitis Laparoscopic appendectomy is an appropriate initial way in acute appendicitis surgery [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Appendicitis Laparoscopicvs open appendectomy in the management of appendicitis complicated by generalized peritonitis: a prospective randomized trial [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Arteriovenous fistula Comparative study between drug-coated balloon angioplasty vs plain balloon angioplasty in management of venous stenosis in hemodialysis access circuit [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Australasian triage scale Comparison between Australasian triage scale and emergency severity index [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]

B

Banding Is polytetrafluoroethylene circular banding an effective technique for treatment of high-flow vascular access-induced steal syndrome? [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Bariatric surgery Management of failure of sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Bariatric surgery Role of GastriSail device in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Comparison of holmium laser enucleation prostatectomy and open transvesical prostatectomy in large prostate more than 80 g in Egyptian men: a randomized controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Is the magnitude of mandibular movement a risk factor for inferior alveolar nerve neurosensory disturbance after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy? [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Bile Duct Injury Biliary stricture after Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for bile duct injury–surgical challenge: a single-center expertise [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Bile Duct Injury Predictors of satisfactory outcome following repair of postcholecystectomy bile duct injury [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Bile leak Management of postlaparoscopic cholecystectomy bile leakage: in the presence of MRCP, when to send the patient to undergo ERCP? [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Biliary pancreatitis Early elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy during the same hospital admission after recovery of an attack of mild acute biliary pancreatitis: is it feasible and safe? [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Bleeding A fast, sutureless, and bloodless male circumcision technique combining the Guillotine method and a hand tool electric soldering iron, as a method to prevent postcircumcision bleeding [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Blunt Abdominal Trauma Role of laparoscopy in blunt abdominal trauma: a comparative prospective cohort study between laparoscopy and laparotomy in patients with blunt abdominal trauma [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
BMI Day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy in obese patients: safety and feasibility [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
BMI Changes of bone metabolism markers in obese individuals with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Botulinum Toxin Injection Comparative study between surgical lateral internal sphincterotomy and botulinum toxin injection in the treatment of chronic anal fissure [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Burn The role of homograft in management of major burn in children [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Burst Abdomen Abdominal wall dehiscence in emergency midline laparotomy: incidence and risk factors [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Bypass Clinical outcomes after wide resection of lower extremity soft tissue sarcomas with femoral vessel reconstruction [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Bypass surgery Outcome after angioplasty versus bypass surgery in patients with superficial femoral artery lesions [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]

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Cancer breast Validity of sentinel lymph nodes biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in case of complete pathological response of axillary lymph nodes [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Central Venous Endovascular management of central venous occlusive disease in hemodialysis patients with symptomatic venous hypertension [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Cervical Lymphadenopathy Diagnostic value of cervical lymphadenopathy in the detection of underlying pulmonary diseases [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Cervical lymph nodes Diagnostic value of cervical lymphadenopathy in the detection of underlying pulmonary diseases [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Cholecystectomy Predicting the risk factors of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy step by step [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Choledochal cyst Total cyst excision with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for choledochal cyst management: a single-center experience [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Choledocholithiasis Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for choledocholithiasis (primary repair vs T-tube drainage) [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Choledochotomy Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for choledocholithiasis (primary repair vs T-tube drainage) [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Chronic total occlusion Retrograde ankle tibial artery approach for endovascular treatment of below-knee chronic critical limb ischemia: appraisal of early outcome and complications [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Cirrhosis Laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience in upper egypt [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Cirrhotic Patients Minimally invasive vs traditional liver resection in managing small hepatocellular carcinoma [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Clavien scale and postoperative complication Low residual volume in donors for living donor liver transplantation, donor safety [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Colon cancer Evaluation of the short-term outcomes of minimally invasive surgery in colon cancer: an initial experience in a Middle Eastern oncology center using a randomized comparative design [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Colorectal Surgery Enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in colorectal surgery [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Compensatory Hyperhidrosis Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for thoracic three versus thoracic four for the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis (single-center study) [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Conventional surgery Endovenous laser ablation vs conventional surgery in the management of superficial venous insufficiency [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Conversion Does difficulty assessment of laparoscopic cholecystectomy using currently available preoperative scores need revision? [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Conversion Laparoscopic conversion to open in rectal cancer resection: effect on short-term and oncological outcomes [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Critical Limb Ischemia Evaluation of wound healing after angiosome-directed infrapopliteal endovascular angioplasty in critical limb ischemia [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Critical Limb Ischemia Retrograde ankle tibial artery approach for endovascular treatment of below-knee chronic critical limb ischemia: appraisal of early outcome and complications [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
CTD Catheter-directed thrombolysis vs pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis in acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Cystic duct Dissection by ultrasonic energy versus monopolar electrosurgical energy in laparoscopic cholecystectomy [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Cystojejunostomy Surgical management of pancreatic pseudocyst: a single-center experience [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]

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Deep Vein Thrombosis Catheter-directed thrombolysis vs pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis in acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Desarda technique Desarda vs lichtenstein technique for the treatment of primary inguinal hernia [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Diabetic patients Impact of pedal arch revascularization on clinical outcomes of diabetic patients with critical limb ischemia [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Diagnosis Effect of ultrasound-elastography in diagnosing malignant thyroid nodules: a single-center experience [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Diagnostic Laparoscopy Role of laparoscopy in acute abdomen [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Diagnostic Laparoscopy Role of laparoscopy in blunt abdominal trauma: a comparative prospective cohort study between laparoscopy and laparotomy in patients with blunt abdominal trauma [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Difficult Predicting the risk factors of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy step by step [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Dissection Lymph node expression of cytokeratin 7 and 20 in extended lymph node dissection with radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive disease: value in pathologic staging, treatment strategies, and outcomes [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Duplex Dynamic ultrasound-guided hemodialysis catheter insertion [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Dysphagia The role of intraoperative endoscopic guidance during laparoscopic repair of esophageal achalasia [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]

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Electrocautery Electrocautery with partial matrixectomy in comparison with partial matrixectomy alone in treatment of ingrown toenail [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Endoscopic dilatation Endoscopic dilatation with and without mitomycin C local application in esophageal strictures in pediatric patients [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Single vs double bypass anastomosis for locally advanced periampullary tumors [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Management of postlaparoscopic cholecystectomy bile leakage: in the presence of MRCP, when to send the patient to undergo ERCP? [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Role of biliary stenting for large impacted stone in common bile duct [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Endoscopy The role of intraoperative endoscopic guidance during laparoscopic repair of esophageal achalasia [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
End-stage renal disease Dynamic ultrasound-guided hemodialysis catheter insertion [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Enhanced recovery protocol Enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in colorectal surgery [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Esophageal stricture Endoscopic dilatation with and without mitomycin C local application in esophageal strictures in pediatric patients [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy Dissection by ultrasonic energy versus monopolar electrosurgical energy in laparoscopic cholecystectomy [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Extracorporeal Shock-wave lithotripsy Does the degree of stone-induced hydronephrosis affect the outcome of shock-wave lithotripsy in patients with proximal ureteral stones? [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy Mechanical parameters and chemical composition of gallstones in Egyptian population: an approach to assess amenability to nonsurgical treatment [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]

F

Familial adenomatous polyposis Surgical and functional outcomes after colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Fistula Evaluation of pancreaticogastrostomy using pancreas-transfixing sutures versus a single purse-string seromascular nonpancreatic suture in Whipple operation: a prospective randomized-controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Fistula Short-term outcome of one-stage sphincter-saving anterior sagittal anorectoplasty in vestibular and perineal fistulae in female infants [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Fistulectomy Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract versus fistulectomy in transsphincteric perianal fistula: a randomized, clinical trial [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Fluorescein Evaluation of the efficacy of wireless sterilizable pulse oximeter in assessment of bowel viability during surgery [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]

G

Gant–Miwa Assessment of outcomes of combined minimally invasive perineal procedures for treatment of complete rectal prolapse in children: an approach to reduce recurrence rate [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
GastriSail device Role of GastriSail device in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease Impact of crural repair with gastroesophageal junction stitching to left crus during sleeve gastrectomy in morbidly obese patients with hiatus hernia [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
GIA stapler Extraperitoneal staged stapling closure of the double-barreled stomas: a new modification of the old technique [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Great saphenous vein Endovenous laser ablation vs conventional surgery in the management of superficial venous insufficiency [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Guillotine method A fast, sutureless, and bloodless male circumcision technique combining the Guillotine method and a hand tool electric soldering iron, as a method to prevent postcircumcision bleeding [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]

H

Heller The role of intraoperative endoscopic guidance during laparoscopic repair of esophageal achalasia [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Hemodialysis Treatment of hemodialysis related-central venous stenosis: 1-year results of venoplasty and follow-up in 50 patients [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Hemodialysis Endovascular management of central venous occlusive disease in hemodialysis patients with symptomatic venous hypertension [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Hemodialysis Comparative study between drug-coated balloon angioplasty vs plain balloon angioplasty in management of venous stenosis in hemodialysis access circuit [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Hemodialysis catheters Dynamic ultrasound-guided hemodialysis catheter insertion [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Hemorrhoids Comparative study between Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy, stapled hemorrhoidopexy, and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in patients with third degree hemorrhoids: a prospective study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Hepatocellular carcinoma Risk of liver failure after major hepatectomy for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Hepatocellular carcinoma Minimally invasive vs traditional liver resection in managing small hepatocellular carcinoma [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Hepatocellular carcinoma Laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience in upper egypt [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Hernia Outcome of inlay ventralex hernia patch among patients with ventral hernia at Zagazig University Hospitals, Egypt [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Horseshoe perianal fistula Twenty-year experience in the treatment of horseshoe perianal fistula by one-stage lay-open operation [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Hughes technique Efficacy of far-near-near-far (Hughes) technique in closure of midline exploratory wound for reducing the incidence of incisional hernia in comparison with conventional mass closure [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Human papilloma virus Study the association among human papilloma virus subtypes 16 and 18, codon 72 P53 gene polymorphism, and oral squamous cell carcinoma in Upper Egypt: a case–control study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Hypoalbuminemia Abdominal wall dehiscence in emergency midline laparotomy: incidence and risk factors [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]

I

Ilioinguinal nerve Ilioinguinal nerve preservation vs prophylactic neurectomy in Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty of inguinal hernia: a prospective comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
INCONTINENCE Twenty-year experience in the treatment of horseshoe perianal fistula by one-stage lay-open operation [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Infantile hemangioma Oral B-blockers versus intralesional corticosteroids in treatment of infantile cutaneous hemangiomas [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Infragenicular angioplasty Retrograde ankle tibial artery approach for endovascular treatment of below-knee chronic critical limb ischemia: appraisal of early outcome and complications [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Inguinal hernia Desarda vs lichtenstein technique for the treatment of primary inguinal hernia [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Inguinal hernia Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty: Theodor Bilharz Research Institute preliminary experience [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Inguinal hernia Ilioinguinal nerve preservation vs prophylactic neurectomy in Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty of inguinal hernia: a prospective comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Inguinal hernia repair Impact of mesh fixation vs non-fixation in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair on chronic groin pain and quality of life: a prospective randomized study [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Inguinal Hernioplasty Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: is dual-approach better than classic transabdominal preperitoneal repair? [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Integra Three-year experience with Integra dermal regenerative template as a reconstructive tool [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Intralesional corticosteroids Oral B-blockers versus intralesional corticosteroids in treatment of infantile cutaneous hemangiomas [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Intraoperative ultrasound Impact of intraoperative ultrasound on pancreatic tumor resectability [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]

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Laparoscopic Laparoscopic splenectomy: Assiut University early experience [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Laparoscopic Laparoscopic splenectomy in benign splenic lesions: Tanta University experience [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Laparoscopic Five-year outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in the treatment of morbid obesity: a retrospective analysis [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopic appendectomy Laparoscopicvs open appendectomy in the management of appendicitis complicated by generalized peritonitis: a prospective randomized trial [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy in obese patients: safety and feasibility [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy How to manage a dilated cystic duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy? [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Three-port versus conventional four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Early elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy during the same hospital admission after recovery of an attack of mild acute biliary pancreatitis: is it feasible and safe? [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Management of postlaparoscopic cholecystectomy bile leakage: in the presence of MRCP, when to send the patient to undergo ERCP? [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Does difficulty assessment of laparoscopic cholecystectomy using currently available preoperative scores need revision? [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Open access for pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (transumbilical vs. conventional) [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Laparoscopic Colectomy Laparoscopic evaluation of medial-to-lateral approach of for management of left-sided colon cance [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Laparoscopic Colectomy Evaluation of the short-term outcomes of minimally invasive surgery in colon cancer: an initial experience in a Middle Eastern oncology center using a randomized comparative design [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopic gastric plication Laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass as revisional surgery for failed laparoscopic gastric plication [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Polypropylene mesh versus double face mesh in totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass Comparison between effectiveness of mini gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy in weight reduction in super obese patients [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Laparoscopic Sleeve Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for super-obese egyptian patients − a single-center experience [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Comparison between effectiveness of mini gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy in weight reduction in super obese patients [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Role of GastriSail device in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Laparoscopy Evaluation of a new scoring system for early diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis in pediatric patients [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopy Laparoscopic appendectomy is an appropriate initial way in acute appendicitis surgery [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopy Intraperitoneal rupture of liver hydatid cyst, a Post sleeve gastrectomy unusual presentation: a case report [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopy Predicting the risk factors of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy step by step [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Laparoscopy Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: is dual-approach better than classic transabdominal preperitoneal repair? [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Laparoscopy Evaluation of the short-term outcomes of minimally invasive surgery in colon cancer: an initial experience in a Middle Eastern oncology center using a randomized comparative design [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laparoscopy Role of reinforcement of staple line in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for patients with morbid obesity [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Laser hemorrhoidoplasty Comparative study between Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy, stapled hemorrhoidopexy, and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in patients with third degree hemorrhoids: a prospective study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
LAY OPEN Twenty-year experience in the treatment of horseshoe perianal fistula by one-stage lay-open operation [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Left colon cancer Laparoscopic evaluation of medial-to-lateral approach of for management of left-sided colon cance [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Leukoplakia Study the association among human papilloma virus subtypes 16 and 18, codon 72 P53 gene polymorphism, and oral squamous cell carcinoma in Upper Egypt: a case–control study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Lichtenstein Ilioinguinal nerve preservation vs prophylactic neurectomy in Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty of inguinal hernia: a prospective comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Lichtenstein technique Desarda vs lichtenstein technique for the treatment of primary inguinal hernia [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract versus fistulectomy in transsphincteric perianal fistula: a randomized, clinical trial [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Ligature How to manage a dilated cystic duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy? [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Liver Investigation of the effects of sildenafil on liver and remote organ in hepatic ischemia-reperfusion damage [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Liver cirrhosis A new modified technique in complicated umbilical hernia repair in patients with decompensated cirrhosis: a single center Experience [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Liver cirrhosis Risk of liver failure after major hepatectomy for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Liver resection Outcome of combined partial liver resection and intraoperative radiofrequency ablation in colorectal liver metastases [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Liver Transplant The impact of donor’s biliary anatomy variations on the procedure of living donor liver transplantation [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Living donor liver transplantation En bloc high hilar dissection versus conventional hilar dissection in living donor liver transplantation donors: a comparative, single-center study [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]

M

Management Carotid body tumor surgery: challenges and management [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Management Management of vascular injuries during war in Jazan (Saudi Arabia): epidemiology and tips for vascular surgeons deploying to wars [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Mass closure Efficacy of far-near-near-far (Hughes) technique in closure of midline exploratory wound for reducing the incidence of incisional hernia in comparison with conventional mass closure [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Mesh Impact of mesh fixation vs non-fixation in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair on chronic groin pain and quality of life: a prospective randomized study [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Metastatic breast cancer Could local curative breast surgery improve survival in women with oligometastatic breast cancer? [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy Comparative study between Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy, stapled hemorrhoidopexy, and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in patients with third degree hemorrhoids: a prospective study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Minimally invasive Evaluation of the short-term outcomes of minimally invasive surgery in colon cancer: an initial experience in a Middle Eastern oncology center using a randomized comparative design [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Minimally invasive surgery Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision in rectal cancers: a randomized-controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Minimally invasive surgery Laparoscopic splenectomy: Assiut University early experience [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Muscle flap Feasibility of gluteus maximus myocutaneous pedicled flap for presacral pressure sore reconstruction: a simple approach [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]

N

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Validity of sentinel lymph nodes biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in case of complete pathological response of axillary lymph nodes [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Neurectomy Ilioinguinal nerve preservation vs prophylactic neurectomy in Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty of inguinal hernia: a prospective comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Non-Surgical Treatment Mechanical parameters and chemical composition of gallstones in Egyptian population: an approach to assess amenability to nonsurgical treatment [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]

O

Obesity Day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy in obese patients: safety and feasibility [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Obesity Changes of bone metabolism markers in obese individuals with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Obesity The effect of bougie size on the short-term outcome of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Obesity Five-year outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in the treatment of morbid obesity: a retrospective analysis [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Offloading Randomized comparative study between metatarsal head resection and total contact cast in the treatment of diabetic plantar forefoot ulcer [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Omentopexy Omentopexy in sleeve gastrectomy and its effect on postoperative complications [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Oncoplastic breast surgery Inferior pedicle mammoplasty vs round block technique for early-stage upper inner quadrant breast cancer [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
One Stage Short-term outcome of one-stage sphincter-saving anterior sagittal anorectoplasty in vestibular and perineal fistulae in female infants [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Open appendectomy Laparoscopicvs open appendectomy in the management of appendicitis complicated by generalized peritonitis: a prospective randomized trial [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Oral commissure Submental island flap reconstruction of large and complex oral commissure defects [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Oral squamous cell carcinoma Study the association among human papilloma virus subtypes 16 and 18, codon 72 P53 gene polymorphism, and oral squamous cell carcinoma in Upper Egypt: a case–control study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Orthognathic surgery Is the magnitude of mandibular movement a risk factor for inferior alveolar nerve neurosensory disturbance after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy? [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Outcome Three-port versus conventional four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Outcome Validity of S100B protein as a prognostic tool in isolated severe head injuries in emergency patients [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Outcome Laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience in upper egypt [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]

P

P53 codon 72 single nucleotide polymorphism Study the association among human papilloma virus subtypes 16 and 18, codon 72 P53 gene polymorphism, and oral squamous cell carcinoma in Upper Egypt: a case–control study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Paclitaxel Drug-coated vs uncoated balloon angioplasty in the treatment of femoropopliteal arterial lesions [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Pancreatic cancer Impact of intraoperative ultrasound on pancreatic tumor resectability [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Pancreatic carcinoma Drain management after distal pancreatectomy based on a predictive model, including drainage fluid amylase and biochemical inflammatory markers: a preliminary study [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Pancreatic fistula Drain management after distal pancreatectomy based on a predictive model, including drainage fluid amylase and biochemical inflammatory markers: a preliminary study [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Pancreatic fistula Subtotal pancreatectomy in risky patients with periampullary cancers: new surgical center experience [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Pancreaticogastrostomy Evaluation of pancreaticogastrostomy using pancreas-transfixing sutures versus a single purse-string seromascular nonpancreatic suture in Whipple operation: a prospective randomized-controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Parathyroid Hormone Changes of bone metabolism markers in obese individuals with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Pedal Retrograde popliteal and pedal access in management of superficial femoral artery occlusion after failed antegrade approach: a comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Pediatric laparoscopy Optically guided peritoneal access in pediatric laparoscopy: is it a good alternative for open access? A prospective comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Pediatrics Endoscopic dilatation with and without mitomycin C local application in esophageal strictures in pediatric patients [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty Treatment of hemodialysis related-central venous stenosis: 1-year results of venoplasty and follow-up in 50 patients [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty Outcomes of balloon angioplasty for failing upper extremity dialysis access [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty Adjunctive drug-coated balloon vs percutaneous transluminal angioplasty after atherectomy in common femoral artery diseases: a comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Perforated peptic ulcer Role of laparoscopy in acute abdomen [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Perianal Fistula Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract versus fistulectomy in transsphincteric perianal fistula: a randomized, clinical trial [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Perineal Short-term outcome of one-stage sphincter-saving anterior sagittal anorectoplasty in vestibular and perineal fistulae in female infants [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Piles Comparative study between Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy, stapled hemorrhoidopexy, and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in patients with third degree hemorrhoids: a prospective study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Polypropylene mesh Polypropylene mesh versus double face mesh in totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Popliteal Retrograde popliteal and pedal access in management of superficial femoral artery occlusion after failed antegrade approach: a comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Postoperative Pain Impact of mesh fixation vs non-fixation in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair on chronic groin pain and quality of life: a prospective randomized study [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Primary Repair Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration for choledocholithiasis (primary repair vs T-tube drainage) [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
PTC and biliary leakage Biliary stricture after Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for bile duct injury–surgical challenge: a single-center expertise [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Pulse Oximeter Evaluation of the efficacy of wireless sterilizable pulse oximeter in assessment of bowel viability during surgery [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Purse-string Evaluation of pancreaticogastrostomy using pancreas-transfixing sutures versus a single purse-string seromascular nonpancreatic suture in Whipple operation: a prospective randomized-controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]

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Quaba A comparison between reversed cross-finger flap and Quaba flap in reconstruction of proximal dorsal digital defects [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]

R

Radical cystectomy Lymph node expression of cytokeratin 7 and 20 in extended lymph node dissection with radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive disease: value in pathologic staging, treatment strategies, and outcomes [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Radiofrequency ablation Outcome of combined partial liver resection and intraoperative radiofrequency ablation in colorectal liver metastases [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Ranson’s score Comparison between Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II and Ranson’s scores in prognosis of acute pancreatitis [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Reconstruction Submental island flap reconstruction of large and complex oral commissure defects [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Rectal Cancer Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision in rectal cancers: a randomized-controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Rectal Cancer Outcomes of anterior resection after laparoscopic and open surgery [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Rectal Cancer Laparoscopic conversion to open in rectal cancer resection: effect on short-term and oncological outcomes [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Recurrence Clinical outcomes after wide resection of lower extremity soft tissue sarcomas with femoral vessel reconstruction [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Recurrence A new modified technique in complicated umbilical hernia repair in patients with decompensated cirrhosis: a single center Experience [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Recurrence Recurrence of hilar cholangiocarcinoma after surgical resection: is there a role of surgery? [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Resectability Impact of intraoperative ultrasound on pancreatic tumor resectability [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Revascularization Impact of pedal arch revascularization on clinical outcomes of diabetic patients with critical limb ischemia [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Round block technique A comparative study between round block technique and standard wide local excision in patients with breast cancer [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Roux-en-Y Total cyst excision with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for choledochal cyst management: a single-center experience [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy Predictors of satisfactory outcome following repair of postcholecystectomy bile duct injury [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]

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S100b protein Validity of S100B protein as a prognostic tool in isolated severe head injuries in emergency patients [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Sarcoma Clinical outcomes after wide resection of lower extremity soft tissue sarcomas with femoral vessel reconstruction [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Satisfaction Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for thoracic three versus thoracic four for the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis (single-center study) [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Scoring System Evaluation of a new scoring system for early diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis in pediatric patients [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Shock Role of inferior vena cava ultrasound in diagnosis of shock in patients with trauma [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Splenectomy Laparoscopic splenectomy: Assiut University early experience [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Splenectomy Laparoscopic splenectomy in benign splenic lesions: Tanta University experience [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Staging Reporting of lymphovascular invasion and non-nodal tumor deposits as prognostic risk factors in colorectal cancer patients [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Stapled hemorrhoidopexy Comparative study between Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy, stapled hemorrhoidopexy, and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in patients with third degree hemorrhoids: a prospective study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Steal syndrome Is polytetrafluoroethylene circular banding an effective technique for treatment of high-flow vascular access-induced steal syndrome? [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Stenosis Outcomes of balloon angioplasty for failing upper extremity dialysis access [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Stent graft Outcome of hybrid visceral debranching endovascular aortic repair [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Stenting Acute and intermediate-term outcome of endovascular stenting of native aortic coarctation in adolescents and adult patients [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Stents Deep venous stenting in chronic iliac venous obstructive lesions: a single-center experience [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Stress Urinary Incontinence Single-incision mid-urethral mini slings versus standard transobturator slings in management of women with stress urinary incontinence: a randomized controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Submental flap Submental island flap reconstruction of large and complex oral commissure defects [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Superficial femoral artery Outcome after angioplasty versus bypass surgery in patients with superficial femoral artery lesions [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Superficial femoral artery Retrograde popliteal and pedal access in management of superficial femoral artery occlusion after failed antegrade approach: a comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Superior mesenteric artery Role of endovascular interventions in treatment of thromboembolic occlusion of superior mesenteric artery [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Supplementation Single-dose preoperative vitamin D and calcium supplementation to prevent hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy: a comparative clinical trial [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Surgery Laparoscopic appendectomy is an appropriate initial way in acute appendicitis surgery [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Surgical repair Clinical outcome of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgical repair: preoperative predictors, intraoperative challenges, and postoperative sequelae [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Survival Could local curative breast surgery improve survival in women with oligometastatic breast cancer? [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Sweating Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for thoracic three versus thoracic four for the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis (single-center study) [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]

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TAPP Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: is dual-approach better than classic transabdominal preperitoneal repair? [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Technique Carotid body tumor surgery: challenges and management [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for thoracic three versus thoracic four for the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis (single-center study) [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Three port Three-port versus conventional four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparative study [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Thrombolysis Feasibility and intermediate-term outcome of catheter-directed thrombolysis in management of acute nontraumatic viable and/or marginally threatened lower limb arterial thrombosis [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Thyroidectomy Risk factors of hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Thyroidectomy Single-dose preoperative vitamin D and calcium supplementation to prevent hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy: a comparative clinical trial [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Thyroid nodules Effect of ultrasound-elastography in diagnosing malignant thyroid nodules: a single-center experience [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Topical Treatment The role of homograft in management of major burn in children [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Total Mesorectal Excision Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision in rectal cancers: a randomized-controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Transabdominal preperitoneal Laparoscopic repair for recurrent inguinal hernia after previous laparoscopic approach [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Transabdominal preperitoneal Impact of mesh fixation vs non-fixation in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair on chronic groin pain and quality of life: a prospective randomized study [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Outcome after angioplasty versus bypass surgery in patients with superficial femoral artery lesions [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Transobturator Tape Single-incision mid-urethral mini slings versus standard transobturator slings in management of women with stress urinary incontinence: a randomized controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Treatment Role of endovascular interventions in treatment of thromboembolic occlusion of superior mesenteric artery [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Treatment Strategies Lymph node expression of cytokeratin 7 and 20 in extended lymph node dissection with radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive disease: value in pathologic staging, treatment strategies, and outcomes [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Triage Comparison between Australasian triage scale and emergency severity index [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Type 2 diabetes mellitus Comparison between effectiveness of mini gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy in weight reduction in super obese patients [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]

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Umbilical Hernia A new modified technique in complicated umbilical hernia repair in patients with decompensated cirrhosis: a single center Experience [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Ureteric Stones Does the degree of stone-induced hydronephrosis affect the outcome of shock-wave lithotripsy in patients with proximal ureteral stones? [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]

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Varicocele Treatment of male varicoceles by transcatheter ethanolamine oleate 5% foam sclerotherapy [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Vascular injuries Management of vascular injuries during war in Jazan (Saudi Arabia): epidemiology and tips for vascular surgeons deploying to wars [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Venous hypertension Endovascular management of central venous occlusive disease in hemodialysis patients with symptomatic venous hypertension [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Ventral hernia Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh with facial repair (ipom-plus) for ventral hernia: a randomized controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]
Ventral Hernias Abdominoplasty and sutureless retrorectus prosthesis for medium-sized and large-sized ventral hernia: assessment of outcomes [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Vestibular fistula Two-stage repair for delayed presentation of anorectal malformation with vestibular and perineal fistulae in females [Volume 39, Issue 2, 2020]
Vitamin D Changes of bone metabolism markers in obese individuals with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]
Vitamin D Single-dose preoperative vitamin D and calcium supplementation to prevent hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy: a comparative clinical trial [Volume 39, Issue 3, 2020]

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Whipple Evaluation of pancreaticogastrostomy using pancreas-transfixing sutures versus a single purse-string seromascular nonpancreatic suture in Whipple operation: a prospective randomized-controlled trial [Volume 39, Issue 1, 2020]
Wound healing Evaluation of wound healing after angiosome-directed infrapopliteal endovascular angioplasty in critical limb ischemia [Volume 39, Issue 4, 2020]