A5046166580- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Hernia repair and management
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Stoma care and complications
- Microscopic Colitis
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
2012-2025
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2022-2025
Cleveland Clinic Florida
2018-2023
Perianal fistulas of Crohn's disease (CD) create a significant burden on patients' lives. However, the efficacy and safety adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell treatment are contradicting, real-world evidence is lacking.
Background Subtotal cholecystectomy (STC) is a viable alternative for challenging cases of severely acute or chronic inflammation the gallbladder. However, despite its advantages, patients undergoing STC still face risk developing symptomatic gallstones in remnant In such cases, redo resection gallbladder required, posing some technical challenges. this report, we share our experience diagnosing and surgical management cholecystitis. Methods A retrospective study all admitted to tertiary...
In this nationwide study, we aimed to explore healthcare services utilization, medical management, and disease outcomes of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) across the 2 major ethnic groups in Israel. We utilized a cohort including all patients diagnosed with IBD Israel since 2005. The primary outcome was steroid dependency, secondary use biologics, time surgery, hospitalizations. Outcomes were controlled for possible inherent differences course phenotype. Of 32 491 included patients, 18 252...
Abstract Aim Treatment of complex anal fistula (CAF) is challenging, often requiring multiple operations due to a high failure rate. The plethora options attests the lack panacea. Endorectal advancement flap (ERAF) carries advantages no sphincter division, contour defect canal and perineal wound. rate this procedure ranges between 15% 60%. Although traditionally described rhomboid (tongue‐shaped) flap, an elliptical (curvilinear) was introduced try improve results. This study aimed describe...
Treatment of complex anal fistula is challenging, often mandating multiple procedures. The gracilis muscle has been used to treat perineal fistulas and repair defects.This study aims report the results interposition for fistula, including prognostic factors success.This a retrospective analysis prospective database patients who underwent from 2000 2018.Patient demographics, operative data, postoperative outcome were obtained medical records. Office visits follow-up.All included. Patients...
The impact on pregnancy of laparoscopy for acute appendicitis is well documented. However, with an accurate pre-operative diagnosis being more challenging in pregnant patients, the incidence a negative appendectomy (NA) higher this cohort. aim study was to evaluate maternal and neonatal implications NA during pregnancy.A single center retrospective between 2004 2019 performed. Pregnant women who underwent laparoscopic suspected were identified from which those had pathologically normal...
Background We reviewed outcomes following cytoreductive surgery/hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for patients with appendiceal or colorectal neoplasms and evaluated key prognostic indicators treatment. Methods All who underwent surgery/HIPEC were identified from an IRB-approved database. Patient demographics, operative reports, postoperative reviewed. Results 110 [median age 54.5 (18-79) years, 55% male] included. Primary tumor location was (58; 52.7%) (52; 47.3%). 28.2%,...
Background Family history increases the risk for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). However, data on differences in phenotypic characteristics among patients with a strong family of IBD are scarce and controversial. The aim study was to compare features four or more affected first-degree relatives sporadic cases IBD.Methods Patients familial were identified from institutional database. families at least selected analysis compared non-matched chosen randomly. Comparison type (Crohn's disease...
Background. Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition. In recent years, advances in diagnostics and management have led to early diagnosis treatment decreased mortality. We present data from a large series of patients with PLA examine the trends over period 50 years. Methods. The medical records all admitted Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Israel, between January 2011 December 2021 primary or secondary were reviewed retrospectively. Results:...
Introduction Administration of chemotherapeutic regimens such as FOLFOX or CAPEOX with chemoradiation in the neoadjuvant setting, termed total treatment (TNT), was introduced recent years. By increasing complete pathologic and clinical responses, patients locally advanced rectal cancer may have better oncologic outcomes potentially abstain from undergoing a proctectomy. Methods All who underwent TNT at single National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer accredited referral center were...
Acute anorectal abscess and fistula are common conditions that usually presents as a painful lump close to the anal margin. Tumors in distal rectum perianal region may mimic symptoms signs of sepsis, thereby leading delay diagnosis management. The purpose this study was describe patients presenting with acute or who were subsequently diagnosed cancer.We performed retrospective, review all cases found have carcinoma on biopsy two tertiary centers. We analyzed data focusing clinical features,...