Volume 29 (2023)
Volume 28 (2022)
Volume 27 (2021)
Volume 26 (2020)
Volume 25 (2019)
Volume 24 (2018)
Volume 23 (2017)
Volume 22 (2016)
Volume 21 (2015)
Volume 20 (2014)
Volume 19 (2013)
Volume 18 (2012)
Volume 17 (2011)
Volume 16 (2010)
Volume 15 (2009)
Volume 13 (2007)
Volume 12 (2006)
Volume 11 (2005)
Volume 10 (2004)
Volume 9 (2003)
Volume 8 (2002)
2- UTILISATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY AND EXPERIENCE TO PERFORM NATURAL ORIFICE TRANSLUMINAL ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY (NOTES), A NEW ERA IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY`

Majeed H Alwan

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 3-7

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55512

Abstract
  The field of minimally invasive surgery has seen tremendous development and refinement since the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed in 1987. Laparoscopic surgery has several advantages over traditional surgery. The next logical step in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery may ...  Read More ...

3-ENDOSOCOPIC THYRIOD SURGERY

Ghassan A A Nasir

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 8-13

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55513

Abstract
  Thyroid resection is one of the most common operations performed throughout the world. This procedure is classically realized through a transverse cervical incision and associated with a very low morbidity and mortality rate. However, the visible scar on the anterior surface of the neck is disliked by ...  Read More ...

4PATTERN OF DEGENERATIVE SPINAL CANAL STENOSIS IN SOUTH OF IRAQ. A REVIEW OF 1699 CASES

Thamer A Hamdan

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 14-18

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55514

Abstract
  Background context: Both systemic hypertension and degenerative spinal canal stenosis are common diseases in the population, however, the cross relationship had not been reported. Purpose: To determine the incidence of systemic hypertension among patients with degenerative spinal canal stenosis and ...  Read More ...

5- BEST METHOD TO MINIMIZE POST APPENDECTOMY WOUND INFECTION

The late Haider T Al-Baaj; Issam Merdan; Nezar A Al-Mahfooz

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 19-22

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55515

Abstract
  Despite numerous methods of wound care post appendectomy, no definite technique documented to be the best. Wound irrigation under pressure with syringe is regarded recently as an acceptable physical and biological way to prevent post appendectomy wound infection. This study compares the best of several ...  Read More ...

6-MISSILE HAND INJURIES IN BASRAH CITY

Amin M Hasan; Ali A Al-Iedan; Falih W Hashim; Avadis A Muradian

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 23-28

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55516

Abstract
  Missile hand injuries (MHI) have increased in our locality, in this prospective study 130 patients (140 hands) with MHI were included, they were 86% male, and 42% were between 21 to 30 years of age. Forty nine percent were injured by bullet and 26% by explosions of different objects. Combined tissue ...  Read More ...

7- FACTORS INFLUENCING POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS AFTER PROSTHETIC "MESH" REPAIR OF INCISIONAL HERNIA (A prospective study).

Ali K Hasson; Jasim D Masoud; Mazin H Al-Hawaz

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 29-36

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55517

Abstract
  Incisional hernia is frequently met by the general surgeon, its frequently complicate (3.8-11.5%) of patients after abdominal surgery. Repair of large incisional hernia is a difficult surgical problem with recurrence being a common. Numerous methods of repair have been described simple opposition ...  Read More ...

8- TONSILLECTOMY FOR THE TREATMENT OF HALITOSISY!

Zahra Kadum Saeed; Ahmed M Al-Abbasi

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 37-41

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55518

Abstract
  This study aimed to investigate the tonsils as an origin of halitosis and to assess the efficacy of tonsillectomy for the treatment of oral bad breath caused by chronic tonsillitis. After excluding dental, periodontal, sinonasal, oral, pulmonary, and gastroenterological diseases as the origin of halitosis, ...  Read More ...

9- PREVALENCE OF INTERNAL ABDOMINAL ORGANS� INJURIES IN PATIENTS OPERATED UPON AFTER BLUNT ABDOMINAL TRAUMA.

Kamal Ahmad Saeed

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 42-47

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55519

Abstract
  Blunt abdominal trauma may result in multiple severe injuries which make the abdomen difficult to assess and easy to overlook. Unrecognized intra-abdominal injury is a significant cause of preventable death in blunt trauma. This study aimed to find the frequency and features of lapratomy findings ...  Read More ...

10- DOUBLE J INDWELLING URETERIC STENTS: INDICATIONS AND COMPLICATIONS

Majid A Mohammed; Murtadha M S Majeed; Abdulla Y Al-Timary

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 48-52

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55520

Abstract
  Ureteric stents have been used since many years in urologic practice. Many complications encountered during its use. This study carried out in the Department of urology at Basrah General Hospital from 2003 to 2007. During this period 213 patients required D-J stents insertion were fallowed up. Complications ...  Read More ...

11- ONLAY MESH IN THE MANAGEMNT OF LARGE OR COMPLEX INCISIONAL HERNIA
Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 53-56

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55521

Abstract
  The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of onlay mesh in the management of large or complex incisional hernia. A prospective study of 80 patients with incisional hernia operated on at al-Sadr Teaching Hospital treated with onlay mesh between Jan 2001 to Jan 2006. Thorough history and physical ...  Read More ...

12- CANCELED SCHEDULED ELECTIVE SURGERY IN OUR PUBLIC HOSPITALS, WHY?

Jasim M Salman; Salam N Asfar

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 57-61

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55522

Abstract
  Cancellation of operations increases theatre costs and decreases efficiency as well as causing emotional trauma to the patients and there families. Elective surgery cancellation is a significant multifactor problem with far-reaching consequences1. Obviously, all cancellations can not be avoided. Patients ...  Read More ...

13- HEPATIC TUBERCULOSIS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES

Mohammed H Saeed; Hashim S Khayat

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 62-65

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55523

Abstract
  During the second half of the 20th century, as a result of improved nutrition, reduced crowding, public health measures, and effective chemotherapy, a dramatic decrease in the incidence of tuberculosis was seen in the world. But in recent years, increased incidence of tuberculosis has been attributed ...  Read More ...

15- ABDOMINOPLASTY COMBINED WITH GYNECOLOGICAL PROCEDURES, SAFE OR SORRY ?? CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURES.

Amer S. Daood; Issam Mardan

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2008, Page 69-72

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2008.55525

Abstract
  Since abdominoplasty has been shown to have a positive impact on patient's self-image and quality of life, and a large hanging panniculus can cause problems such as intertrigo, chronic infection, and immobility, it is no surprise that the annual number of these procedures performed has continued ...  Read More ...