Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common complications of abdominal
surgery and is associated with substantial discomfort, morbidity and cost. The goal of this …

BACKGROUND: Zenker diverticulum (ZD) is a rare disease usually seen in elderly patients
who present with symptoms of worsening dysphagia and regurgitation. Although open …

Introduction One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is an emerging bariatric procedure,
which has been reported to be safe and effective. This study aims to evaluate the short-term …

Purpose. The prevalence of obesity and the number of bariatric surgeries are increasing in
Saudi Arabia. Studies evaluating nutritional knowledge, especially in Middle Eastern …

Objective: The study objective was to investigate patients' attitudes toward clinical trial
participation and the barriers to participation. We also aimed to estimate the proportion of patients …

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the
digestive system, although they account for only 0.1–3% of all gastrointestinal (GI) …

Objective: The short and long-term success of bariatric surgery is determined by patient
adherence to post-operative dietary recommendations. Nutritional education programs are …

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants were clinicians serving in different specialties for 2 years or …

Background: Acute appendicitis is still known as one of the most common abdominal
emergencies, one of the challenges encountered by the emergency physician is accurate …

Background Individuals who are obese or morbidly obese face a significantly higher risk of
experiencing postoperative complications. To evaluate high-risk patients undergoing bariatric …