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Aim: To identify the effect of the extent of antral resection on the residual gastric volume (RdGV) and excess weight loss (EWL) among patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy(LSG) due to the obesity., Material and Methods: The demographical data, operative details, postoperative morbidity, mortality and the percentages of EWL in the postoperative 3, 6 and 12 months of the patients who underwent LSG between January 2014 and August 2015 were analyzed. These patients were divided into three groups regarding the antral resection margin (ARM): Group 1(n=80): ARM≤3cm; Group2 (n=35): 3 6cm from pylorus) resulted in reduced operating cost and decelerated reach to optimal EWL% with similar postoperative outcomes., Key Words: Antral resection margin, Excess weight loss, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Residual gastric volume, Surgical technique.

Background: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has been considered as the most efficient method in bariatric surgery. Indeed, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) which is easier to do, has been increasingly used in the recent years. The aim of the present study was to compare short-and mid-term outcomes of RYGB and LSG., Methods: Medical records of 62 patients who underwent either RYGB (GroupR) or LSG (GroupL) in our General Surgery Department between 2010 and 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographics, comorbidities, preoperative laboratory values, length of hospital stay and postoperative complications were recorded. During follow-up in the postoperative period, body-mass-index (BMI), excess weight loss (EWL), triglyceride levels (TG), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels were recorded at the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months., Results: Mean length of hospital stay was significantly higher in GroupR (p = 0.001), which was also correlated with BMI. EWL at 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months was significantly higher in GroupR. Hair loss was significantly higher in GroupR (p < 0.05). The rates of diabetes mellitus and hypertension in the preoperative period and at 6th and 12th months did not significantly differ between the groups. Preoperative TG and LDL values were significantly higher in GroupR (p < 0.05)., Conclus Ons: This study indicated, that RYGB is statistically more effective than LSG, but LSG has clinically almost the same effect as RYGB, and also hospital stay, postoperative complications as hair loss are decreased in LSG., Key Words: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Morbid Obesity, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.

Aim: Although pilonidal disease has been a well-known entity for more than a century, recurrence of pilonidal disease is still not rare. The optimal surgical approach to recurrent disease is under debate. In this study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy of "incision and curettage" procedure for recurrent pilonidal disease., Material and Methods: From May 2009 to May 2013, 42 patients (37 male/5 female) underwent surgical treatment for recurrent pilonidal disease. Incision and curettage of granulation tissue, hair and debris in the cavity were performed in all cases. Data collection included demographics, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, hospital stay, return to daily activities (lying, sitting down in comfort) and work, and complete wound healing time., Results: Mean operating time was 16.6±4.7 (10-24) minutes. Mean pain score was 1.4±1.1 (0-5) with VAS. The mean duration of returning to daily activities such as comfortable lying down, sitting and returning to work were 1.6±0.8 (1-4) days, and 3.3±2.3 (1-15) days, and 10.2±5.4 (5-33) days, respectively. The mean wound healing time was 19.9±7.8 (7-52) days. During the three-year follow-up period, no recurrence was observed., Discussion: "Incision and curettage" may be performed as first-line treatment for recurrent cases. It does not require surgical skill and can be easily applied in a short time., Conclusion: This simple surgical option, incision curettage provides short hospital stay and quick return to daily activities, in addition to patient comfort and satisfaction., Key Words: Pilonidal sinus, Recurrence, Sacrococcygeal.