Aziz M Merchant1, Edward Lin. 1. Department of Surgery, Emory Endosurgery Unit, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Single-incision laparoscopy is being performed for a wide variety of procedures. We describe our technique of single-incision laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for a colon mass. METHODS: The dissection was performed in a medial-to-lateral fashion with intracorporeal anastomosis. RESULTS: The length of stay was three days, and there were no postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS: Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy with an intracorporeal anastomosis can provide satisfactory oncologic resection.
PURPOSE: Single-incision laparoscopy is being performed for a wide variety of procedures. We describe our technique of single-incision laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for a colon mass. METHODS: The dissection was performed in a medial-to-lateral fashion with intracorporeal anastomosis. RESULTS: The length of stay was three days, and there were no postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS: Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy with an intracorporeal anastomosis can provide satisfactory oncologic resection.
Authors: Dhruvil P Gandhi; Madhu Ragupathi; Chirag B Patel; Diego I Ramos-Valadez; T Bartley Pickron; Eric M Haas Journal: J Gastrointest Surg Date: 2010-10-05 Impact factor: 3.452