Objectives. The aim of this review is to provide a framework to select the best procedure for
different patients in order to minimize complications and to obtain the cure for this …

Introduction: Active surveillance is considered a viable option for papillary thyroid
microcarcinoma. Since the last decade of the 20th century, this method has spread from …

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 is revolutionizing healthcare delivery. The aim of this
study was to reach a consensus among experts as to the possible applications of …

Background Sclerotherapy with 3% polidocanol foam is becoming increasingly popular for
the treatment of symptomatic I–II or III degree haemorrhoidal disease (HD). However, there …

Background The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate morbidity, mortality,
postoperative function and recurrences in patients treated by Altemeier's …

To date, the exact pathophysiology of haemorrhoids is poorly understood. The different
philosophies on haemorrhoids aetiology may lead to different approaches of treatment. A …

Background Hernias severely impact patient quality of life (QoL), and 80% of patients need
surgical operation. The primary outcome of the study is to assess improvements in balance …

Background Perforated peptic ulcers (PPU) remain one of the most frequent causes of
death. Their incidence are largely unchanged accounting for 2–4% of peptic ulcers and …

Background Open abdomen (OA) permits the application of damage control surgery
principles when abdominal trauma, sepsis, severe acute peritonitis and abdominal …

Malnutrition is a common condition in cancer patients which is usually associated with
functional limitations, as well as increased morbidity and mortality. Based on the support of …