A5030844172- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Global Health and Surgery
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Ethics in medical practice
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Crystallization and Solubility Studies
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
Civil Hospital Karachi
2025
University of Birmingham
2022
University of Göttingen
2022
National Institute for Health Research
2022
King Abdulaziz Hospital
2015-2021
King Abdul Aziz University Hospital
2012-2021
King Abdulaziz University
2012-2020
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
2009
Dalhousie University
2008-2009
Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common complications abdominal surgery and associated with substantial discomfort, morbidity cost. The goal this study was to describe incidence, bacteriology risk factors SSI in patients undergoing surgery.In prospective cohort study, all aged 14 years or more between Feb. 1 July 31, 2016, at a single large academic hospital were included. Patients vascular, gynecological, urological plastic procedures excluded. followed prospectively for 30...
To investigate the public perception of morbid obesity and bariatric surgery in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2016 2017 Jeddah, Arabia, including Saudis aged ≥18 years. Medical students, physicians, individuals who underwent were excluded. Participants interviewed using a new, validated questionnaire. Results: We 1,129 whom 744 (65.9%) women. The educational level most bachelor's degree. Most participants (97.7%) acknowledged association...
Obesity remains the strongest predictor of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Studies have reported improvement in pain and function post-bariatric surgery secondary to weight loss reduced mechanical loading, yet others found increased rates total arthroplasty (TKA) that patient population. To address this controversy, our study aimed further assess effect surgically induced, "rapid" on function.Obese patients with chronic pain, who were undergoing bariatric surgery, enrolled surveyed preoperatively...
There is a substantial gap in provision of adequate surgical care many low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to identify the economic burden unmet need for common condition appendicitis.Data on incidence appendicitis from 170 countries two different approaches were used estimate numbers patients who do not receive surgery: as fixed proportion total per country (approach 1); based income status 2). Indirect costs with current levels access local quality, those if quality at...
Introduction: Angiotensin-converting enzyme ( ACE), which contributes to adipocyte growth, differentiation and function, has recently been linked with both salt metabolism obesity development. Therefore, this study aimed investigate the putative relationship between ACE genetic polymorphism, serum levels consumption on risk of developing in Saudi population. Materials methods: genotype status 267 adult volunteers (124 obese 143 non-obese) was correlated their activity dietary intake amounts....
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of small intestine. Common complications related to include hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction and inflammation. Acute large bowel a rare complication in presented case it caused by volvulus.We report 39 year old female who with diagnosis occurring as result cecal volvulus adhesions perforated diverticulum.The reported presents one MD, which volvulus. The described above signs symptoms suggestive acute radiological findings patient...
Objective: The effectiveness of teaching operative notes in surgical resident training program at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah was studied. Materials and Methods: This a prospective study done Department Surgery, Hospital to evaluate the effect residents how write notes. Twenty-one were asked appendicectomy. Their evaluated for medical record number (MRN), date time operation, preoperative postoperative diagnosis, names surgeon, assistant, anesthetist, name incision, findings,...
The prevalence of obesity and the number bariatric surgeries are increasing in Saudi Arabia. Studies evaluating nutritional knowledge, especially Middle Eastern countries, limited. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine general postbariatric knowledge related dietary recommendations among patients undergoing surgery.In a cross-sectional study, 112 aged 18-65 years, both genders, were recruited from Surgical Clinics at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital Jeddah, Patients' pertaining...
Obesity is a multifactorial disease caused by complex interactions between genes and dietary factors. Salt-rich diet related to the development progression of several chronic diseases including obesity. However, molecular basis how salt sensitivity (SSG) contribute adiposity in obesity patients remains unexplored. In this study, we used microarray expression data visceral adipose tissue samples constructed protein-interaction network their co-expressed trace pathways connected The Salt...
Blood transfusion practices affect both patient's outcomes and utilization of institutional resources. Evidence shows that liberal blood has a detrimental effect on outcome. A restrictive approach is recommended by current clinical guidelines.The aim this study was to evaluate the attitudes, knowledge, general surgery (GS) staff residents regarding peri-operative anemia management.A self-administered, web-based questionnaire developed, its link sent emails all surgeons at King Abdul-Aziz...
Aim: Obesity carries with itself an increased risk of psychological distress, depression and anxiety. Several studies have proven that the best modality treatment for morbid obesity is bariatric surgery. However, outcome surgery on health varies between individuals. Comprehensive perioperative mental evaluation patients seeking important, as psychiatric comorbidities could result in poor outcomes, based our knowledge, outcomes post are limited Saudi Arabia. This study aimed at assessing...
The photosensitizing ability of C 60 /2-hydroxypropyl- β -cyclodextrin (HP- -CyD) nanoparticles under visible light irradiation was studied by electron spin resonance (ESR) and phototoxicity on cancer cells. In addition, the photoinduced antitumor effect to tumor-bearing mice evaluated. were prepared grinding a mixture HP- -CyD. resulting /HP- -CyD highly-sensitive generated higher levels 1 O 2 than protoporphyrin IX (PpIX). reduced viability cells (HeLa A549 cells) in response...
Objective: The study objective was to investigate patients' attitudes toward clinical trial participation and the barriers participation. We also aimed estimate proportion of patients willing participate in trials.Methods: conducted a survey on who were scheduled have minor or major surgery at King Abdulaziz University Hospital between May 2018 December 2018. used questionnaire that comprised 27 multiple-choice questions assess knowledge Data analyzed using Statistical Package for Social...
Objective: To present a case of spontaneous perforation colon. Introduction: Spontaneous colon (SPC) is defined as sudden apparently healthy in absence diseases or injury. SPC an uncommon clinical entity which seldom reported literature, less than 100 cases were reported. Case report: A 82-year-old gentleman presented to emergency room (ER) with acute abdominal pain, for few hours duration. Pain started paraumbilically onset and then increasing intensity became generalized. It was associated...
Introduction: Career satisfaction is vital to attain the superlative quality of work; dissatisfaction can consequently impact physicians' performance. This study was conducted ascertain level at work as well identifying influencing factors.Methods: cross-sectional King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants were clinicians serving in different specialties for 2 years or more after finishing their training. Job assessed through a self-administered questionnaire....