Late postoperative bleeding after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: management and review of literature.

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a catastrophic complication of gastric bypass. Bleeding can occur during the early or late phase after the operation. Though bleeding after gastric bypass is infrequent, late bleeding is exceedingly rare.

Novel technique for identification of ureters using sodium fluorescein.

Background: The unique property of sodium fluorescein has made it ideal for use in medical applications such as diagnostic ophthalmology and intravenous angiography. It is mainly excreted via the renal system and although extensively used in these diagnostic applications, it has not been widely used to aid in the visualization of the ureters. It is possible to visualize the urinary tract by shining a source of light and studying the fluorescence using a special filter.

Perineal rectosigmoidectomy for primary and recurrent rectal prolapse: are the results comparable the second time?

Background: The surgical approach to recurrent full-thickness rectal prolapse after perineal rectosigmoidectomy is complicated by recurrent prolapse. The majority of patients who undergo perineal rectosigmoidectomy are elderly with comorbidities. Therefore, redo perineal rectosigmoidectomy is usually selected to avoid postoperative complications.