Potential benefit of superior to inferior dissection during laparoscopic extended right hemicolectomy
10.7602/jmis.2022.25.4.129
- Author:
Dae Ro LIM
1
Author Information
1. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
- Publication Type:EDITORIAL
- From:Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2022;25(4):129-130
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Various approaches can be used for performing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for right-sided colon cancer. However, laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision with central vessel ligation using these approaches may sometimes present with difficulties of various factors. This video article presents a laparoscopic extended right hemicolectomy using a superior-to-inferior approach. The superior approach has potential benefits in that it exposes the superior mesenteric vessels and gastrocolic trunk.
