PURPOSE The place of oncological cases of upper urinary system in the laparoscopic learning curve was investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 139 patients from two different centers underwent laparoscopic operations and were included in this retrospective study. RESULTS Mean operative times for oncological, and non-oncological cases were 101.3 (range 60-450), and 102.7 (45-490) minut...

We read with interest the article by Hwang et al. [1] which reported a case of delayed intestinal perforation, uterine perforation with recto-uterine fistula and vertebral osteomyelitis 29 days after high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for uterine leiomyoma. This article reminds physicians that while HIFU is increasingly being considered an effective and safe option for treatment...

Abstract Aim Abdominal tuberculosis has varied presentation and can be confused with other conditions. The aim of the study is to assess evaluate various clinical presentations management intestinal presenting our tertiary care hospital. Methods This 3-year descriptive was conducted on patients diagnosed (by histopathology) in Surgical Unit-II, from Jan 2017 2020. Detailed history examination w...