Background Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the
elective setting. Initially finding indication in minor abdominal emergencies, it has gradually …

Acute pancreatitis is a complex inflammatory disease with significant morbidity and mortality.
Despite advances in its management, the role of antibiotics in the prophylaxis and treatment …

Importance Considering the lack of equipoise regarding the timing of cholecystectomy in
patients with moderately severe and severe acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP), it is critical to …

Immunogenic cell death (ICD) is a form of programmed cell death with a strong sense of
inflammatory detection, whose powerful situational awareness can cause the reactivation of …

Importance The incidence of hypertriglyceridemia–associated acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP)
is increasing. Plasmapheresis is theoretically effective in removing triglyceride from plasma …

The 28th edition of Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery is the leading surgical resource
for medical students and surgeons in training. It encompasses the basic principles of careful …

Acute pancreatitis is a common gastrointestinal disease with increasing incidence
worldwide. COVID-19 is a potentially life-threatening contagious disease spread throughout …

Advancements in technology and surgical training programs have increased the adaptability
of minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Gastrointestinal MIS is superior to its open counterparts …

The nutritional management of acute pancreatitis (AP) patients has widely changed over
time. The “pancreatic rest” was the cornerstone of the old paradigm, and nutritional support …

Background Current practice guidelines for optimal infusion rates during early intravenous
hydration in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) remain inconsistent. This systematic review …