Introduction Several articles have been published about the reorganisation of surgical
activity during the COVID-19 pandemic but few, if any, have focused on the impact that this …

Background Robotics represents the most technologically advanced approach in minimally
invasive surgery (MIS). Its application in general surgery has increased progressively, with …

Background Adhesions are the most common driver of long-term morbidity after abdominal
surgery. Although laparoscopy can reduce adhesion formation, the effect of minimally …

Small and large bowel obstructions are responsible for approximately 15% of hospital
admissions for acute abdominal pain in the USA and~ 20% of cases needing acute surgical …

Background Since the COVID-19 pandemic has occurred, nations showed their
unpreparedness to deal with a mass casualty incident of this proportion and severity, which …

Background Although laparoscopic adhesiolysis for adhesive small bowel obstruction is
being done more frequently, it is not widely accepted due to the lack of supporting evidence …

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

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) accounts for 12–16% of emergency surgical admissions and
20% of emergency surgical procedures. Even with the advent of laparoscopic surgery, intra …

Adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) remains one of the leading causes of emergency
room visits and is still associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Because the …

Purpose The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on general
surgical emergencies as well as analyzing the effectiveness of measures taken in reducing …