Younis Ahmad

Rethinking access in difficult gallbladders: The small upper midline incision in high-risk patients

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for gallstone disease, but may not be feasible in patients with significant comorbidities, hostile abdomens, or contraindications to pneumoperitoneum. Aims and Objectives: This study evaluated outcomes of open cho...

Shunt-preserving splenectomy in congenital splenic vein agenesis with a giant arch of barkow: case report

Splenic vein agenesis is a rare condition. To date, only two cases have been reported. We report the case of a 13-year-old female child who presented with abdominal pain and splenomegaly. Cross-sectional imaging confirmed splenomegaly, with splenic vein agenesis and a collateral...