Laparoscopic segmental colectomy with extensive D3 lymph node dissection: a good choice for right transverse colon cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research was yet to establish a definite operation for transverse colon cancer (TCC); surgical procedure was often dictated by the surgeon's preference in clinical practice. The main surgical methods could be summarized in two main points: segmental colectomy (transverse colectomy) and right hemicolectomy.

Method

The first patient was a 78-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with right TCC. Computed tomography revealed a right TCC and a very long transverse colon; laparoscopic exploration revealed an enlarged apical lymph node surrounding the ileocolic vessels. We performed a segmental colectomy with extensive apical lymph node dissection along the superior mesenteric vessels and its main branches for her. To distinguish it from the previous radical operati

SUBMITTER: Huang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8922826 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature