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The article presents abstracts on topics related to surgery which include one on the survival rate in bilateral breast carcinoma, one on ilio-cutaneous ureterostomy in children, and one on operative surgery in haemophilia.

The author contemplates on the treatment of aneurysms of the external or internal iliac arteries. He explains that the disease is believed to be due to degenerative atherosclerosis. He cites the proposed endovascular repair in treating the disease; however, the proposal still requires further studies as it was found to be the cause of buttock claudification endured by one patient after the process. He also considers the use of branched iliac devices which can open internal iliac artery.

The article looks into the best possible solution to control retroperitoneal bleeding. The author cites several studies who have explored this medical condition. Akpinar and his colleagues' report, which was published within the issue, reported endovascular embolization of 16 patients suffering from the condition. The traditional treatment of the condition has been open surgical repair.

The author reflects on the suggestions of a reader regarding the need to focus on giving knowledge about perioperative care .Topics include the growing interest in education and training in perioperative care, professional development, and the significance of perioperative care in the surgical robotics, oncology settings, and multimodal therapy.