Background: Preoperative risk factors for the conversion of laparoscopic cholecystectomy to
open surgery have been identified, but never been explored systematically. Our objective …

Purpose This study aimed to systematically review the literature and present the evidence
on outcomes after treatment for acute diverticulitis with abscess formation. Secondly, the …

Introduction Metabolic syndrome is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events,
which contributes to the elevated mortality rate among liver transplant recipients. The …

Background and Aims: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography followed by
laparoscopic cholecystectomy is often used as definitive treatment for common bile duct …

Purpose Perforated diverticulitis often requires surgery with a colon resection such as
Hartmann's procedure, with inherent morbidity. Recent studies suggest that laparoscopic …

Abstract Background Chronic pain affects 10%–12% of patients after inguinal hernia repairs.
Some have suggested that less foreign material may theoretically prevent pain. If the …

Background Ventral hernia repairs are common and have high recurrence rates. They are
usually repaired laparoscopically with an intraperitoneal mesh, which can be fixed in various …

The aim of this article is to provide an inventory of the use of contrast‐enhanced ultrasound
(CEUS) in relation to percutaneous interventional procedures. The article is structured into a …

Background Regarding groin hernia repair in children, guidelines do not favor open or
laparoscopic repair. Even so, most surgeons prefer an open technique. The aim of this …

We conducted a systematic review research and meta-analysis to reveal the relationship
between the risk of chronic diarrhea and Cryptosporidium infection in people living with HIV …