The Egyptian Journal of Surgery

Keyword Index

A

Abdominoplasty Concomitant hernioplasty and abdominoplasty versus hernioplasty of paraumbilical hernia in multiparous women, with pendulous abdomen [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1187-1191]
Achalasia Does transhiatal esophagectomy represent an efficient line of treatment for end-stage achalasia? a single-center study of the outcomes [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Achalasia Evaluation of short-term outcomes of laparoscopic Heller cardiomyotomy with Dor’s fundoplication versus pneumatic dilatation for the treatment of achalasia [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1031-1038]
Achalasia Comparison between outcome after laparoscopic Heller’s myotomy with Dor fundoplication in patients who had or had not undergone previous trials of endoscopic balloon dilatation for cardiac achalasia [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1215-1221]
Acute Cholecystitis The difference between harmonic shear versus electrocautery in fundus-first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis: a comparative study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Acute Cholecystitis Assessment of different timing for early laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute calcular cholecystitis: a multicentric prospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Management of acute mesenteric ischemia in Assiut University Hospital: a clinical audit [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Minimally invasive modalities in the management of acute mesenteric ischemia: a prospective case-series study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Advanced gastric cancer Evaluation of the role of palliative gastrectomy in management of patients with advanced gastric cancer [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Alvarado Score Comparison between diagnostic accuracy of RIPASA score and Alvarado score in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1110-1115]
Anal fistula The effectiveness of the ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract technique in the treatment of simple trans-sphincteric anal fistula [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Anal fistula Uses of FiLaC laser as a sphincter-preserving technique in closure of fistula tract in Upper Egypt [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Anal Incontinence The effectiveness of the ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract technique in the treatment of simple trans-sphincteric anal fistula [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Anal Incontinence Uses of FiLaC laser as a sphincter-preserving technique in closure of fistula tract in Upper Egypt [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Anal Incontinence A comparative study between stapled hemorrhoidopexy and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in the treatment of second-degree and third-degree hemorrhoids [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1046-1055]
Anastomosis Primary anastomosis versus diverting stoma as a management of intestinal vascular gangrene: a randomized controlled study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Angioplasty The role of open access endovascular revascularization in treatment of critically ischemic lower limbs: a three-center 1-year experience [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Ankle Peak Systolic Velocity Role of ankle peak systolic velocity as a hemodynamic predictor following infrainguinal arterial angioplasty [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Aortic dissection Outcome of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in complicated type-B dissections [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Appendectomy Extracorporeal knot-tying suture versus metallic endoclips in laparoscopic appendicular stump closing in uncomplicated acute appendicitis [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1268-1274]
Appendicular mass Laparoscopic versus conservative treatment of appendicular mass: outcome and benefit comparisons [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Arteriovenous fistula Keyhole incision with inversion over a wire technique in brachiobasilic shunt [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1074-1080]
Aspiration Percutaneous-aspiration thrombectomy for acute and subacute lower-limb ischemia: feasibility and mid-term results [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1310-1320]

B

Balloon dilatation Comparison between outcome after laparoscopic Heller’s myotomy with Dor fundoplication in patients who had or had not undergone previous trials of endoscopic balloon dilatation for cardiac achalasia [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1215-1221]
Banded sleeve gastrectomy Banded sleeve gastrectomy versus nonbanded sleeve gastrectomy: 3-year results of a retrospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Banded sleeve gastrectomy The impact of using polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE)-made band in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on the short- and mid-term outcomes of weight loss, a prospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1095-1103]
Bare-Metal Stent Comparison of drug-coating balloon and bare-metal stent for complex femoropopliteal artery lesions: 2-year outcome of a multicenter experience [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Bariatric Concomitant cholecystectomy during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy through the same four ports: feasibility and early results [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Bariatric surgery Evaluation of the outcome of laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass among obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus; a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Bariatric surgery Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy versus laparoscopic single anastomosis gastric bypass: short-term outcome [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Bariatric surgery Role of esophagogastroduodenoscopy as a preoperative assessment tool in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for patients with morbid obesity [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Bariatric surgery Evaluation of outcome and safety of bariatric surgery in super-obese elderly patients [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Bariatric surgery Incidence and risk factors for development of cholelithiasis after bariatric surgeries in Egypt: a prospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1039-1045]
Bariatric surgery Effect of gastrojejunal anastomosis diameter in laparoscopic one-anastomosis gastric bypass for the treatment of morbid obesity and related disorders: a comparative study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1056-1063]
Base Deficit Comparison between “fibrinogen and base deficit level” and modified trauma bleeding severity score in predicting the need for massive blood transfusion in trauma patients [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1087-1094]
Benign lesions Incidence and risk factors of facial nerve palsy after parotidectomy for benign parotid diseases [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Thulium laser enucleation versus transurethral resection of the prostate in saline in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia: experience in a developing country [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1242-1250]
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Comparison between the coagulation depth of bipolar plasma vaporization of the prostate, bipolar resection of the prostate, and monopolar resection of the prostate [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1295-1299]
Bile Duct Injury Assessment of different timing for early laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute calcular cholecystitis: a multicentric prospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Bile Duct Injury Management of iatrogenic hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Bile leak Biliary leak after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: incidence and management [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Bladder cancer A rare aggressive cancer of the urinary bladder − small-cell neuroendocrine tumor [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Blunt Abdominal Trauma Incidence of surgical site infection in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy for blunt abdominal trauma [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
BMI Outcomes of intragastric adjustable balloon (SPATZ) in the management of obesity: preliminary results [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
BMI Evaluation of pathological outcomes and surgical radicality after laparoscopic resection of colon adenocarcinoma [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Brachiobasilic Keyhole incision with inversion over a wire technique in brachiobasilic shunt [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1074-1080]
Breast-conserving surgery Extreme oncoplastic mammoplasty: a safe procedure that limits indications of mastectomy [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Breast Reconstruction Value of immediate dermal fat graft in breast reconstruction during conservative surgery for breast cancer [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Buerger’s Role and outcome of endovascular procedures in patients with buerger’s disease with critical lower limb ischemia [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Bypass Prospective randomized study to compare between the effect of sleeve gastrectomy and mini-gastric bypass on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in morbidly obese patients [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1357-1364]

C

Cancer Colonoscopic screening in early detection of colorectal cancer in high-risk groups: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Cancer Colon Comparative study of totally laparoscopic right hemicolectomy versus laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy for the treatment of right-sided colonic cancer [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Cardiopulmonary bypass Right-sided minithoracotomy versus upper partial ministernotomy in mitral valve replacement [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Carotid artery stenosis Convenience of carotid artery stenting in management of carotid artery stenosis in surgically high-risk patients: periprocedural results and early outcome [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Carotid Artery Stenting Convenience of carotid artery stenting in management of carotid artery stenosis in surgically high-risk patients: periprocedural results and early outcome [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
CAS Carotid angioplasty as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy for management of extracranial atherosclerotic carotid stenosis [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
CEA Carotid angioplasty as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy for management of extracranial atherosclerotic carotid stenosis [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
CEAP classification Comparative study between great saphenous vein endovenous laser ablation and modified hemodynamic correction (conservative hemodynamic correction of venous insufficiency) as a treatment for varicose veins [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
CEAP classification Randomized comparative study to compare between conventional surgical ligation and stripping of great saphenous vein and radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of venous ulcers [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Central breast tumors A guide algorithm for management of central quadrant breast cancer at Cairo University Hospitals [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Choledocholithiasis Choledochoscopy using disposable bronchoscope Ambu aScope 3: a single-institute experience [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Choledocholithiasis Incidence and management of cases of calcular obstructive jaundice with failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a 2-year experience [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Cholelithiasis Incidence and risk factors for development of cholelithiasis after bariatric surgeries in Egypt: a prospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1039-1045]
Chronic total occlusion Novel technique to tackle flush superficial femoral artery chronic total occlusion [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Cirrhotic Patients Conventional anatomic suture repair versus lightweight mesh repair in the management of complicated umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients: a randomized control trial [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1162-1170]
Closed-incision negative-pressure therapy (CINPT) Use of prophylactic closed-incision negative-pressure therapy (CINPT) is associated with reduced surgical-site infections in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries during the Covid-19 pandemic [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Colon cancer Evaluation of pathological outcomes and surgical radicality after laparoscopic resection of colon adenocarcinoma [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Colorectal Enhanced recovery program versus traditional postoperative care for elective open colorectal cancer surgery [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Colorectal Colonoscopic screening in early detection of colorectal cancer in high-risk groups: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Common bile duct Primary closure versus T-tube drainage for calculus obstructive jaundice [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Common bile duct exploration Incidence and management of cases of calcular obstructive jaundice with failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a 2-year experience [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Common bile duct stones Choledochoscopy using disposable bronchoscope Ambu aScope 3: a single-institute experience [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Common bile duct stones Transcystic approach of laparoscopic choledochoscopy for choledocholithiasis [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Complicated Umbilical Hernia Conventional anatomic suture repair versus lightweight mesh repair in the management of complicated umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients: a randomized control trial [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1162-1170]
Complications Management of severe lower limb injuries: a 4-year experience with a revisited recent approach at Zagazig University Hospital, Plastic Surgery Department [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Computed tomography Early outcome after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: a retrospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Computed tomography angiography Management of acute mesenteric ischemia in Assiut University Hospital: a clinical audit [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Concomitant cholecystectomy Concomitant cholecystectomy during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy through the same four ports: feasibility and early results [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Conversion Preoperative predictive risk factors of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Coronary artery bypass grafting Benefits of custodiol cardioplegia in the context of cardiac surgery training [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1338-1342]
Coronavirus disease 2019 Back to normal: 1 year of early experience of surgical management of cancer patients during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, a multi-institutional study in a developing country [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1171-1179]
Cost-effectiveness Thulium laser enucleation versus transurethral resection of the prostate in saline in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia: experience in a developing country [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1242-1250]
Critical ischemia The role of open access endovascular revascularization in treatment of critically ischemic lower limbs: a three-center 1-year experience [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Critical Limb Ischemia Surgical bypass versus hybrid approach for management of multilevel critical limb ischemia: a randomized clinical study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Critical Limb Ischemia Role of ankle peak systolic velocity as a hemodynamic predictor following infrainguinal arterial angioplasty [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Critical lower limb ischemia Arterial perforation during lower limb percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for treating critical lower limb ischemia [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Critical view of safety Assessment of different timing for early laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute calcular cholecystitis: a multicentric prospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Cystic lesions Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic cystic lesions: early center experience [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1282-1288]

D

Deep Venous Thrombosis Feasibility and safety of percutaneous hydrodynamic thrombolysis techniques in management of acute proximal lower limb deep vein thrombosis [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Deep Venous Thrombosis Postoperative enoxaparin vs fondaparinux in prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Delayed Gastric Emptying Clinical effect of altitude level on surgical outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary tumor: a multicenter study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Diagnostic Accuracy Diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative cholangiography for detection of anatomical variations of the biliary system [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Diagnostic Laparoscopy Minimally invasive modalities in the management of acute mesenteric ischemia: a prospective case-series study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Diastasis of recti Concomitant hernioplasty and abdominoplasty versus hernioplasty of paraumbilical hernia in multiparous women, with pendulous abdomen [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1187-1191]
Disease Role and outcome of endovascular procedures in patients with buerger’s disease with critical lower limb ischemia [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Diverting stoma Primary anastomosis versus diverting stoma as a management of intestinal vascular gangrene: a randomized controlled study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]

E

Early breast cancer In early-stage breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy can save unnecessary axillary dissection compared with fine-needle aspiration cytology for indeterminate axillary lymph nodes [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Early breast cancer The relationship between distance of breast cancer from the skin and incidence of axillary nodal metastasis in female patients with early cancer breast: correlation between radiological and pathological distance [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Electrocautery Harmonic scalpel versus electrocautery in axillary lymph-node dissection in patients with breast cancer: a prospective randomized study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1180-1186]
Endoscopic Outcomes of intragastric adjustable balloon (SPATZ) in the management of obesity: preliminary results [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Value of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in ultrasonographically and laboratory diagnosed obstructive jaundice [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Incidence and management of cases of calcular obstructive jaundice with failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a 2-year experience [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Optimal gap for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in choledochocystolithiasis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Same-session versus scheduled laparoscopic exploration of common bile duct after failure of extraction of common bile duct stones by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1205-1214]
Endoscopic sphincterotomy Optimal gap for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in choledochocystolithiasis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Endovascular intervention Role and outcome of endovascular procedures in patients with buerger’s disease with critical lower limb ischemia [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Endovenous laser ablation Comparative study between great saphenous vein endovenous laser ablation and modified hemodynamic correction (conservative hemodynamic correction of venous insufficiency) as a treatment for varicose veins [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
EQ-5D Perceived quality of life in a cohort of Egyptian breast cancer survivors in Alexandria as measured by EQ-5D-3L: a cross-sectional study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1081-1086]
Esophageal Atresia Role of magnetic compression power in esophageal anastomosis: an experimental study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Esophagectomy Does transhiatal esophagectomy represent an efficient line of treatment for end-stage achalasia? a single-center study of the outcomes [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Role of esophagogastroduodenoscopy as a preoperative assessment tool in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for patients with morbid obesity [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
ESRD Short-term results of percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty for a failing brachial arteriovenous fistula [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
EVAR EVAR – preliminary results from a single-center experience of a Mediterranean city: case report [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]

F

Facial nerve palsy Incidence and risk factors of facial nerve palsy after parotidectomy for benign parotid diseases [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Fibrinogen Comparison between “fibrinogen and base deficit level” and modified trauma bleeding severity score in predicting the need for massive blood transfusion in trauma patients [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1087-1094]
Fibrin Tissue Adhesive Use of fibrin glue in groin wound closure after femoral artery exposure: randomized controlled trial [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
FibroScan Prospective randomized study to compare between the effect of sleeve gastrectomy and mini-gastric bypass on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in morbidly obese patients [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1357-1364]
FILAC Uses of FiLaC laser as a sphincter-preserving technique in closure of fistula tract in Upper Egypt [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Fine-needle aspiration cytology In early-stage breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy can save unnecessary axillary dissection compared with fine-needle aspiration cytology for indeterminate axillary lymph nodes [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Fine-needle aspiration cytology Correlation between thyroid image reporting and data system and fine-needle aspiration cytology in the assessment of suspicious thyroid nodules [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1289-1294]
Fine-needle biopsy Effectiveness of core-needle US-guided biopsy as a primary tool for diagnosis of thyroid nodules [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Fistula-in-ano The effectiveness of the ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract technique in the treatment of simple trans-sphincteric anal fistula [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Free anterolateral thigh flap New modification of flap design for total and near-total mobile tongue reconstruction using anterolateral thigh flap [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Free dermal fat graft Value of immediate dermal fat graft in breast reconstruction during conservative surgery for breast cancer [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Free flaps Postoperative complications in elderly patients after resection of head and neck cancers and reconstruction with microvascular free flap transfer [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]

G

Gastric bypass Laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass for the revision of failed laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Gastric bypass Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for management of failed vertical banded gastroplasty and adjustable gastric banding: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Gastric bypass Evaluation of laparoscopic one-anastomosis gastric bypass as a revisional procedure for failed vertical-banded gastroplasty and adjustable gastric banding compared with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1137-1144]
Gastric Emptying Delayed gastric emptying after subtotal stomach-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy: pancreatogastrostomy vs pancreatojejunostomy [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Gastric twist Gastropexy as a primary approach in the management of post-sleeve gastric twist [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease Role of esophagogastroduodenoscopy as a preoperative assessment tool in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for patients with morbid obesity [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]

H

Harmonic Scalpel Harmonic scalpel versus electrocautery in axillary lymph-node dissection in patients with breast cancer: a prospective randomized study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1180-1186]
Hematoma Comparison of hematoma incidence between vessel-sealant devices and conventional hemostasis after thyroid operations [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1275-1281]
Hemodialysis Arterio-arterial synthetic loop graft as a reliable alternative for type 3 end-stage vascular access [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Hemodialysis Venous bypass as a surgical solution for central venous occlusions in upper-limb venous hypertension of hemodialysis patients with native arteriovenous fistula (short-term results) [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1145-1150]
Hemorrhoids A comparative study between stapled hemorrhoidopexy and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in the treatment of second-degree and third-degree hemorrhoids [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1046-1055]
Hepatocellular carcinoma Predictive factors for long-term survival after hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Hepatocellular carcinoma Early outcome after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: a retrospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate vs monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate in management of benign prostatic hyperplasia [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Hybrid intervention Surgical bypass versus hybrid approach for management of multilevel critical limb ischemia: a randomized clinical study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Hydatid cyst Management of residual cavity of liver hydatid cysts after partial cystectomy: which procedure for which patient? [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Hydatid cyst Laparoscopic management of liver hydatid cyst: an early center experience of consecutive 25 cases [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]

I

Intraoperative cholangiography Diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative cholangiography for detection of anatomical variations of the biliary system [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Intraoperative ultrasound Incidence and management of cases of calcular obstructive jaundice with failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a 2-year experience [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Intussusception Seasonal variations and different treatment protocols of intussusception in children: our center experience [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]

K

Keyhole Keyhole incision with inversion over a wire technique in brachiobasilic shunt [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1074-1080]

L

Laparoscopic Laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass: a revisional procedure for failed open vertical banded gastroplasty in treatment of morbid obesity: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Laparoscopic Clinical outcomes of laparoscopic completely intracorporeal versus right open hemicolectomy in colon carcinoma [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Laparoscopic Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for management of failed vertical banded gastroplasty and adjustable gastric banding: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Laparoscopic Short-term assessment of the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic versus open abdominoperineal resection for treatment of low rectal cancer: a prospective randomized trial [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Laparoscopic Short-term perioperative and oncological outcomes of complete versus conventional mesocolic excision in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1116-1124]
Laparoscopic Evaluation of laparoscopic one-anastomosis gastric bypass as a revisional procedure for failed vertical-banded gastroplasty and adjustable gastric banding compared with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1137-1144]
Laparoscopic Extracorporeal knot-tying suture versus metallic endoclips in laparoscopic appendicular stump closing in uncomplicated acute appendicitis [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1268-1274]
Laparoscopic appendectomy Comparative study between monopolar diathermy versus LigaSure for securing mesoappendix during laparoscopic appendectomy [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1222-1228]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative cholangiography for detection of anatomical variations of the biliary system [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy The difference between harmonic shear versus electrocautery in fundus-first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis: a comparative study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Preoperative predictive risk factors of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Endobag extraction versus direct extraction of gall bladder specimen during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: is routine usage of endobag mandatory? A prospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Biliary leak after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: incidence and management [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Optimal gap for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in choledochocystolithiasis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Assessment of different timing for early laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute calcular cholecystitis: a multicentric prospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Laparoscopic Colectomy Comparative study of totally laparoscopic right hemicolectomy versus laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy for the treatment of right-sided colonic cancer [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Postoperative enoxaparin vs fondaparinux in prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Sydney patch: a cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Laparoscopy Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy: bridging the gaps between open surgery and ureteroscopy and/or shock wave lithotripsy [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Laparoscopy Role of esophagogastroduodenoscopy as a preoperative assessment tool in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for patients with morbid obesity [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Laparoscopy The role of laparoscopy in the management of patients with isolated blunt abdominal trauma [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Laparoscopy Role of laparoscopy in diagnosis of acute nonspecific abdominal pain [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Laparoscopy Evaluation of laparoscopy in the management of the suspected cases of acute appendicitis [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Laparoscopy Transcystic approach of laparoscopic choledochoscopy for choledocholithiasis [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Laparoscopy Evaluation of pathological outcomes and surgical radicality after laparoscopic resection of colon adenocarcinoma [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Laparoscopy Laparoscopic management of liver hydatid cyst: an early center experience of consecutive 25 cases [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Laparoscopy Effect of gastrojejunal anastomosis diameter in laparoscopic one-anastomosis gastric bypass for the treatment of morbid obesity and related disorders: a comparative study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1056-1063]
Laparoscopy Diagnostic and therapeutic role of laparoscopy in penetrating abdominal trauma in hemodynamically stable patients: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1373-1378]
Laser A comparative study between stapled hemorrhoidopexy and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in the treatment of second-degree and third-degree hemorrhoids [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1046-1055]
Laser hemorrhoidoplasty A comparative study between stapled hemorrhoidopexy and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in the treatment of second-degree and third-degree hemorrhoids [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1046-1055]
Leakage Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Sydney patch: a cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Less is more Pilonidal sinus minimal excision with primary closure: 9 years’ experience [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1251-1256]
Ligasure Comparative study between monopolar diathermy versus LigaSure for securing mesoappendix during laparoscopic appendectomy [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1222-1228]
Limberg flap Limberg versus modified Limberg flap in the management of pilonidal sinus [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1379-1383]
Liver Laparoscopic management of liver hydatid cyst: an early center experience of consecutive 25 cases [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Liver cirrhosis Evaluation of surgical techniques of ventral hernias repair in cirrhotic patients: a cross-sectional study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1104-1109]
Liver resection Predictive factors for long-term survival after hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Liver transplantation Arterial anastomosis without rotation in adult living donor liver transplantation: a modification to the back-wall-first technique [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Liver transplantation Primary graft nonfunction in liver transplantation: can we predict? A single-center experience [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Living donor Arterial anastomosis without rotation in adult living donor liver transplantation: a modification to the back-wall-first technique [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Living donor Outcomes of pediatrics liver transplantation: comparison between cadaveric and live donor grafts [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1125-1136]
Living donor Outcome and challenges of left-lobe living-donor liver transplantation in adults [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1328-1337]
Living donor liver transplantation Less than 35% of residual liver volume, is it safe for young donor in living donor liver transplantation? Comparative study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Low rectal cancer Assessment of the relation between the distal resection margin and incidence of local recurrence after low anterior resection in cases of low rectal cancer [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1300-1309]
Lymphedema Saphenous vein-preservation technique: the no more complications after inguinal lymph-node dissection [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1321-1327]
Lymph node harvest Short-term perioperative and oncological outcomes of complete versus conventional mesocolic excision in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1116-1124]
Lymph nodes Evaluation of pathological outcomes and surgical radicality after laparoscopic resection of colon adenocarcinoma [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]

M

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography Value of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in ultrasonographically and laboratory diagnosed obstructive jaundice [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Management Evaluation of laparoscopy in the management of the suspected cases of acute appendicitis [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Marionette sutures Refinement of Marionette sutures in gastrocnemius muscle flap to achieve early physiotherapy in coverage of complicated knee joint [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Mechanochemical ablation Chemical and mechanochemical catheter-directed sclerotherapy in varicose vein ablation [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Mesh Mesh splitting versus nonsplitting in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Metabolic disorders Evaluation of the outcome of laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass among obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus; a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Minimally invasive Uses of FiLaC laser as a sphincter-preserving technique in closure of fistula tract in Upper Egypt [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Missile injury Characteristics of those who sustained wartime cardiothoracic injuries: Yemen war casualty reports [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Mitral Stenosis Right-sided minithoracotomy versus upper partial ministernotomy in mitral valve replacement [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Mitral valve replacement Custodiol versus extracellular crystalloid cardioplegia in mitral valve replacement in patients with low ejection fraction [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Monopolar Comparative study between monopolar diathermy versus LigaSure for securing mesoappendix during laparoscopic appendectomy [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1222-1228]
Morbid Obesity Role of esophagogastroduodenoscopy as a preoperative assessment tool in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for patients with morbid obesity [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Morbid Obesity Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for management of failed vertical banded gastroplasty and adjustable gastric banding: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]

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Nasal reconstruction Different modalities of nasolabial flaps in nasal-defect reconstruction: clinical experience in 40 cases and review of literature [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1192-1204]
Nasolabial flap Different modalities of nasolabial flaps in nasal-defect reconstruction: clinical experience in 40 cases and review of literature [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1192-1204]
Natal cleft Limberg versus modified Limberg flap in the management of pilonidal sinus [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1379-1383]
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis Prospective randomized study to compare between the effect of sleeve gastrectomy and mini-gastric bypass on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in morbidly obese patients [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1357-1364]
Nonoperative Operative versus nonoperative techniques in emergency management of iatrogenic esophageal perforations [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]

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Obesity Laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass: a revisional procedure for failed open vertical banded gastroplasty in treatment of morbid obesity: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Obesity Evaluation of the outcome of laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass among obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus; a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Obesity Outcomes of intragastric adjustable balloon (SPATZ) in the management of obesity: preliminary results [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Obesity Concomitant cholecystectomy during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy through the same four ports: feasibility and early results [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Observation Role of laparoscopy in diagnosis of acute nonspecific abdominal pain [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Obstructive jaundice Value of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in ultrasonographically and laboratory diagnosed obstructive jaundice [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Oncoplastic breast surgery A guide algorithm for management of central quadrant breast cancer at Cairo University Hospitals [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
One anastomosis gastric bypass Laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass: a revisional procedure for failed open vertical banded gastroplasty in treatment of morbid obesity: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
One anastomosis gastric bypass Short-term results of single-anastomosis gastric bypass after failed sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
One Stage Keyhole incision with inversion over a wire technique in brachiobasilic shunt [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1074-1080]
Open abdominal surgeries Use of prophylactic closed-incision negative-pressure therapy (CINPT) is associated with reduced surgical-site infections in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries during the Covid-19 pandemic [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Open Access The role of open access endovascular revascularization in treatment of critically ischemic lower limbs: a three-center 1-year experience [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Operative Management Nonoperative management in blunt liver trauma: a 10-year center experience [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Operative Management Operative versus nonoperative techniques in emergency management of iatrogenic esophageal perforations [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Outcome Convenience of carotid artery stenting in management of carotid artery stenosis in surgically high-risk patients: periprocedural results and early outcome [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Outcome Management of severe lower limb injuries: a 4-year experience with a revisited recent approach at Zagazig University Hospital, Plastic Surgery Department [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Outcome assessment Efficacy of continuous bladder irrigation with saline after transurethral resection of nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer stage Ta T1 to prevent cancer recurrence and progression in comparison with a single immediate instillation of mitomycin C chemotherapeutic [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]

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Pancreaticoduodenectomy Clinical effect of altitude level on surgical outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary tumor: a multicenter study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Pancreaticogastrostomy Delayed gastric emptying after subtotal stomach-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy: pancreatogastrostomy vs pancreatojejunostomy [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Paraumbilical hernia Concomitant hernioplasty and abdominoplasty versus hernioplasty of paraumbilical hernia in multiparous women, with pendulous abdomen [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1187-1191]
Parotidectomy Incidence and risk factors of facial nerve palsy after parotidectomy for benign parotid diseases [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Pediatric surgery Seasonal variations and different treatment protocols of intussusception in children: our center experience [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty Outcome of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for subacute lower limb ischemia [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty Arterial perforation during lower limb percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for treating critical lower limb ischemia [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty Short-term results of percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty for a failing brachial arteriovenous fistula [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Perforator flap Different modalities of nasolabial flaps in nasal-defect reconstruction: clinical experience in 40 cases and review of literature [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1192-1204]
Peripheral Arterial Disease Surgical bypass versus hybrid approach for management of multilevel critical limb ischemia: a randomized clinical study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Peripheral vascular disease Role of ankle peak systolic velocity as a hemodynamic predictor following infrainguinal arterial angioplasty [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Physiotherapy Refinement of Marionette sutures in gastrocnemius muscle flap to achieve early physiotherapy in coverage of complicated knee joint [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Pilonidal Sinus Gluteal fasciocutaneous rotational flap and its role in the management of complex sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease: a case-series study [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Pilonidal Sinus Pilonidal sinus minimal excision with primary closure: 9 years’ experience [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1251-1256]
Pilonidal Sinus Limberg versus modified Limberg flap in the management of pilonidal sinus [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1379-1383]
Pneumatic lithotripsy Comparative study between preoperative stenting versus preoperative Tamsulosin in the ureteroscopic management of upper and middle ureteral stones in adults [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1348-1356]
Polypropylene mesh Ventral hernias repair using combined open component separation technique with onlay polypropylene mesh [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Polyps Colonoscopic screening in early detection of colorectal cancer in high-risk groups: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
POPF Clinical effect of altitude level on surgical outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary tumor: a multicenter study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Postoperative Comparison of hematoma incidence between vessel-sealant devices and conventional hemostasis after thyroid operations [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1275-1281]
Primary non-function Primary graft nonfunction in liver transplantation: can we predict? A single-center experience [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Prostatic hyperplasia Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate vs monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate in management of benign prostatic hyperplasia [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]

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R0 margin cancer pancreas Comparative study between Artery-first approach and classic approach in pancreatoduodenectomy with mesopancreas dissection [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Radiofrequency ablation Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation versus total thyroidectomy for benign solitary thyroid nodules by fine-needle aspiration cytology [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Reconstruction Cheek advancement flap for nasal reconstruction following surgical excision of basal cell carcinoma: early outcome and patient satisfaction [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Reconstruction Gluteal fasciocutaneous rotational flap and its role in the management of complex sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease: a case-series study [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Rectal Cancer Short-term assessment of the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic versus open abdominoperineal resection for treatment of low rectal cancer: a prospective randomized trial [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Recurrence Predictive factors for long-term survival after hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Recurrence Efficacy of continuous bladder irrigation with saline after transurethral resection of nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer stage Ta T1 to prevent cancer recurrence and progression in comparison with a single immediate instillation of mitomycin C chemotherapeutic [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Recurrence Surgical role, prognostic factors, and outcome prediction in primary retroperitoneal sarcoma: a prospective large cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Redo surgery Laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass for the revision of failed laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Right colon cancer Short-term perioperative and oncological outcomes of complete versus conventional mesocolic excision in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1116-1124]
RIPASA score Comparison between diagnostic accuracy of RIPASA score and Alvarado score in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1110-1115]
Rivaroxaban Is rivaroxaban a safe and effective oral alternative to low-molecular-weight heparin in prophylaxis of portomesenteric and lower-limb deep-vein thrombosis after sleeve gastrectomy? [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1233-1241]
Roux-en-Y Evaluation of laparoscopic one-anastomosis gastric bypass as a revisional procedure for failed vertical-banded gastroplasty and adjustable gastric banding compared with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1137-1144]

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Screening Colonoscopic screening in early detection of colorectal cancer in high-risk groups: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Sentinel Node Biopsy In early-stage breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy can save unnecessary axillary dissection compared with fine-needle aspiration cytology for indeterminate axillary lymph nodes [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Sleeve Is rivaroxaban a safe and effective oral alternative to low-molecular-weight heparin in prophylaxis of portomesenteric and lower-limb deep-vein thrombosis after sleeve gastrectomy? [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1233-1241]
Sleeve Prospective randomized study to compare between the effect of sleeve gastrectomy and mini-gastric bypass on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in morbidly obese patients [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1357-1364]
Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma A rare aggressive cancer of the urinary bladder − small-cell neuroendocrine tumor [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Solitary thyroid nodule Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation versus total thyroidectomy for benign solitary thyroid nodules by fine-needle aspiration cytology [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
SPATZ Outcomes of intragastric adjustable balloon (SPATZ) in the management of obesity: preliminary results [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Stapled hemorrhoidopexy A comparative study between stapled hemorrhoidopexy and laser hemorrhoidoplasty in the treatment of second-degree and third-degree hemorrhoids [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1046-1055]
Stenosis Outcomes of endovascular treatment of superficial femoral artery in-stent stenosis and/or occlusion [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Stent graft Outcome of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in complicated type-B dissections [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Superficial femoral artery Outcomes of endovascular treatment of superficial femoral artery in-stent stenosis and/or occlusion [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Surgery Surgical role, prognostic factors, and outcome prediction in primary retroperitoneal sarcoma: a prospective large cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Surgical Site Infection Incidence of surgical site infection in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy for blunt abdominal trauma [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Survival Surgical role, prognostic factors, and outcome prediction in primary retroperitoneal sarcoma: a prospective large cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Sydney patch Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Sydney patch: a cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]

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Tamsulosin Comparative study between preoperative stenting versus preoperative Tamsulosin in the ureteroscopic management of upper and middle ureteral stones in adults [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1348-1356]
Therapeutic Diagnostic and therapeutic role of laparoscopy in penetrating abdominal trauma in hemodynamically stable patients: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1373-1378]
Thoracic trauma Characteristics of those who sustained wartime cardiothoracic injuries: Yemen war casualty reports [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Thrombolysis Feasibility and safety of percutaneous hydrodynamic thrombolysis techniques in management of acute proximal lower limb deep vein thrombosis [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Thrombolysis Evaluation of inferior vena cava filter placement during percutaneous endovenous intervention for proximal lower extremity deep venous thrombosis: a retrospective study [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Thrombosis Is rivaroxaban a safe and effective oral alternative to low-molecular-weight heparin in prophylaxis of portomesenteric and lower-limb deep-vein thrombosis after sleeve gastrectomy? [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1233-1241]
Thrombosis Percutaneous-aspiration thrombectomy for acute and subacute lower-limb ischemia: feasibility and mid-term results [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1310-1320]
THYROID Comparison of hematoma incidence between vessel-sealant devices and conventional hemostasis after thyroid operations [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1275-1281]
Thyroid malignancy Effectiveness of core-needle US-guided biopsy as a primary tool for diagnosis of thyroid nodules [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Thyroid nodules Effectiveness of core-needle US-guided biopsy as a primary tool for diagnosis of thyroid nodules [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Tongue cancer New modification of flap design for total and near-total mobile tongue reconstruction using anterolateral thigh flap [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Tongue reconstruction New modification of flap design for total and near-total mobile tongue reconstruction using anterolateral thigh flap [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Total Thyroidectomy Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation versus total thyroidectomy for benign solitary thyroid nodules by fine-needle aspiration cytology [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Total Thyroidectomy Effectiveness of core-needle US-guided biopsy as a primary tool for diagnosis of thyroid nodules [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Transabdominal preperitoneal Mesh splitting versus nonsplitting in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Transsphincteric The use of rerouting operation in the treatment of high arching transsphincteric and suprasphincteric anal fistula: an observational study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Transurethral Resection Thulium laser enucleation versus transurethral resection of the prostate in saline in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia: experience in a developing country [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1242-1250]
T-tube Primary closure versus T-tube drainage for calculus obstructive jaundice [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Twist Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Sydney patch: a cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Type 2 Diabetes Evaluation of the outcome of laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass among obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus; a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]

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ULTRAPRO partially absorbable lightweight mesh repair Conventional anatomic suture repair versus lightweight mesh repair in the management of complicated umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients: a randomized control trial [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1162-1170]
Ultrasonography Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation versus total thyroidectomy for benign solitary thyroid nodules by fine-needle aspiration cytology [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Upper inner quadrant Modified inferior-based oncoplastic technique for upper-inner-quadrant breast cancers [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Ureteral Stones Comparative study between preoperative stenting versus preoperative Tamsulosin in the ureteroscopic management of upper and middle ureteral stones in adults [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1348-1356]
Ureteroscopy Comparative study between preoperative stenting versus preoperative Tamsulosin in the ureteroscopic management of upper and middle ureteral stones in adults [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1348-1356]
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms Efficacy of continuous bladder irrigation with saline after transurethral resection of nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer stage Ta T1 to prevent cancer recurrence and progression in comparison with a single immediate instillation of mitomycin C chemotherapeutic [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]

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Varicocele The value of percutaneous coil embolization in the treatment of varicocele compared with laparoscopic varicocelectomy: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Venoplasty Comparative study between the use of intravascular ultrasound versus conventional venography in management of iliofemoral chronic venous insufficiency [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Venous hypertension Venous bypass as a surgical solution for central venous occlusions in upper-limb venous hypertension of hemodialysis patients with native arteriovenous fistula (short-term results) [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1145-1150]
Venous Thromboembolism Postoperative enoxaparin vs fondaparinux in prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Venous Thromboembolism Pulsatile injections versus continuous infusion in catheter-directed thrombolysis for proximal iliofemoropopliteal deep vein thrombosis [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Venous Thromboembolism Evaluation of inferior vena cava filter placement during percutaneous endovenous intervention for proximal lower extremity deep venous thrombosis: a retrospective study [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]
Ventral hernia Ventral hernias repair using combined open component separation technique with onlay polypropylene mesh [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Ventral Hernias Evaluation of surgical techniques of ventral hernias repair in cirrhotic patients: a cross-sectional study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1104-1109]
Vertical banded gastroplasty Laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass: a revisional procedure for failed open vertical banded gastroplasty in treatment of morbid obesity: a prospective study [Volume 40, Issue 1, 2021]
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery Transsternal versus video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy in correlation to clinical improvement evaluated by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America score in myasthenic patients [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
V–Y flap Different modalities of nasolabial flaps in nasal-defect reconstruction: clinical experience in 40 cases and review of literature [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1192-1204]

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Weight regain Banded sleeve gastrectomy versus nonbanded sleeve gastrectomy: 3-year results of a retrospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Weight regain The impact of using polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE)-made band in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on the short- and mid-term outcomes of weight loss, a prospective cohort study [Volume 40, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 1095-1103]
White test Effect of tracing bile duct leaks using intralipid injection through the cystic duct stump versus saline injection followed by cholangiography on posthepatectomy biliary complications [Volume 40, Issue 3, 2021]
Wounds and injuries Use of fibrin glue in groin wound closure after femoral artery exposure: randomized controlled trial [Volume 40, Issue 2, 2021]