Isoperistaltic vs antiperistaltic anastomosis after right hemicolectomy:A comprehensive review

To optimize the efficiency of ileocolic anastomosis following right hemicolectomy,several variations of the surgical technique have been tested.These include performing the anastomosis intra-or extracorporeally or performing a stapled or hand-sewn anastomosis.Among the least studied is the configuration of the two stumps(i.e.,isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic)in the case of a side-to-side anastomosis.The purpose of the present study is to compare the isoperistaltic and antiperistaltic side-to-side anastomotic configuration after right hemicolectomy by reviewing the relevant literature.High-quality literature is scarce,with only three studies directly comparing the two alternatives,and no study has revealed any significant differences in the incidence of anastomosis-related complications such as leakage,stenosis,or bleeding.However,there may be a trend towards an earlier recovery of intestinal function following antiperistaltic anastomosis.Finally,existing data do not identify a certain anastomotic configuration(i.e.,isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic)as superior over the other.Thus,the most appropriate approach is to master both anastomotic techniques and select between the two configurations based on each individual case scenario.

Causes of epigastric pain and vomiting after laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy-superior mesenteric artery syndrome

BACKGROUND Superior mesenteric artery syndrome(SMAS)is a rare condition causing functional obstruction of the third portion of the duodenum.Postoperative SMAS following laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy is even less prevalent and can often be unrecognized by radiologists and clinicians.AIM To analyze the clinical features,risk factors,and prevention of SMAS after laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy.METHODS We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 256 patients undergoing laparoscopicassisted radical right hemicolectomy in the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University from January 2019 to May 2022.The occurrence of SMAS and its countermeasures were evaluated.Among the 256 patients,SMAS was confirmed in six patients(2.3%)by postoperative clinical presentation and imaging features.All six patients were examined by enhanced computed tomography(CT)before and after surgery.Patients who developed SMAS after surgery were used as the experimental group.A simple random sampling method was used to select 20 patients who underwent surgery at the same time but did not develop SMAS and received preoperative abdominal enhanced CT as the control group.The angle and distance between the superior mesenteric artery and abdominal aorta were measured before and after surgery in the experimental group and before surgery in the control group.The preoperative body mass index(BMI)of the experimental group and the control group was calculated.The type of lymphadenectomy and surgical approach in the experimental and control groups were recorded.The differences in angle and distance were compared preoperatively and postoperatively in the experimental group compared.The differences in angle,distance,BMI,type of lymphadenectomy and surgical approach between the experimental and control groups were compared,and the diagnostic efficacy of the significant parameters was assessed using receiver operating characteristic curves.RESULTS In the experimental group,the aortomesenteric angle and distance after surgery were significantly decreased than those before surgery(P<0.05).The aortomesenteric angle,distance and BMI were significantly higher in the control group than in the experimental(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the type of lymphadenectomy and surgical approach between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION The small preoperative aortomesenteric angle and distance and low BMI may be important factors for the complication.Over-cleaning of lymph fatty tissues may also be associated with this complication.

Laparoscopic versus open right hemicolectomy with curative intent for colon carcinoma

AIM: Laparoscopic surgery, especially laparoscopic rectal surgery, for colorectal cancer has been developed considerably. However, due to relatively complicated anatomy and high requirements for surgery techniques, laparoscopic right colectomy develops relatively slowly. This study was designed to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH) with open right hemicolectomy (ORH) in the treatment of colon carcinoma. METHODS: Between September 2000 and February 2003, 30 patients with colon cancer who underwent LRH were compared with 34 controls treated by ORH in the same period. All patients were evaluated with respect to surgery related complications, postoperative recovery, recurrence and metastasis rate, cost-effectiveness and survival. RESULTS: Among 30 LRH, 2 (6.7%) were converted to open procedure. No significant differences were observed in terms of mean operation time, blood loss, post-operative complications, and hospital cost between LRH and ORH groups. Mean time for bowel movement, hospital stay, and time to resum?early activity in the LRH group were significantly shorter than those in the ORH group (2.24±0.56 vs 3.25±1.29 d, 13.94?.5 vs 18.25±5.96 d, 3.94±1.64 vs 5.45±1.82 d respectively, P<0.05). As to the lymph node yield, the specimen length and total cost for operation and drugs, there was no significant difference between the two groups. Local recurrence rate and metachronous metastasis rate had no marked difference between the two groups. Cumulative survival probability at 40 mo in LRH group (76.50%) was not obviously different compared to the ORH group (74.04%). CONCLUSION: LRH in patients with colon cancer has statistically and clinically significant advantages over ORH. Thus, LRH can be regarded as a safe and effective procedure.

Laparoscopic vs open extended right hemicolectomy for colon cancer

AIM: to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and oncologic outcomes of laparoscopic extended right hemicolectomy (LERH) for colon cancer. METHODS: Since its establishment in 2009, the Southern Chinese Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgical Study (SCLCSS) group has been dedicated to promoting patients' quality of life through minimally invasive surgery. The multicenter database was launched by combining existing datasets from members of the SCLCSS group. The study enrolled 220 consecutive patients who were recorded in the multicenter retrospective database and underwent either LERH (n = 119) or open extended right hemicolectomy (OERH) (n = 101) for colon cancer. Clinical characteristics, surgical outcomes, and oncologic outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in terms of age, gender, body mass index (BMI), history of previous abdominal surgery, tumor location, and tumor stage between the two groups. The blood loss was lower in the LERH group than in the OERH group [100 (100-200) mL vs 150 (100-200) mL, P < 0.0001]. The LERH group was associated with earlier first flatus (2.7 +/- 1.0 d vs 3.2 +/- 0.9 d, P < 0.0001) and resumption of liquid diet (3.6 +/- 1.0 d vs 4.2 +/- 1.0 d, P < 0.0001) compared to the OERH group. The postoperative hospital stay was significantly shorter in the LERH group (11.4 +/- 4.7 d vs 12.8 +/- 5.6 d, P = 0.009) than in the OERH group. The complication rate was 11.8% and 17.6% in the LERH and OERH groups, respectively (P = 0.215). Both 3-year overall survival [LERH (92.0%) vs OERH (84.4%), P = 0.209] and 3-year disease-free survival [LERH (84.6%) vs OERH (76.6%), P = 0.191] were comparable between the two groups. CONCLUSION: LERH with D3 lymphadenectomy for colon cancer is a technically feasible and safe procedure, yielding comparable short-term oncologic outcomes to those of open surgery. (C) 2014 Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.

En bloc pancreaticoduodenectomy and right hemicolectomy for locally advanced right-sided colon cancer

AIM To assess the usefulness of en bloc right hemicolectomy with pancreaticoduodenectomy(RHCPD) for locally advanced right-sided colon cancer(LARCC).METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the database of Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, between January 2009 and December 2016. During this time, 299 patients underwent radical right hemicolectomy for right-sided colon cancer. Among them, 5 underwent RHCPD for LARCC with tumor infiltration to adjacent organs. Preoperative computed tomography(CT) was routinely performed to evaluate local tumor infiltration into adjacent organs. During the operation, we evaluated the resectability and the amount of infiltration into the adjacent organs without dissecting the adherent organs from the cancer. When we confirmed that radical resection was feasible and could lead to R0 resection, we performed RHCPD. The clinical data were carefully reviewed, and the demographic variables, intraoperative data, and postoperative parameters were recorded.RESULTS The median age of the 5 patients who underwent RHCPD for LARCC was 70 years. The tumors were located in the ascending colon(three patients) and transverse colon(two patients). Preoperative CT revealed infiltration of the tumor into the duodenum in all patients, the pancreas in four patients, the superior mesenteric vein(SMV) in two patients, and tumor thrombosis in the SMV in one patient. We performed RHCPD plus SMV resection in three patients. Major postoperative complications occurred in 3 patients(60%) as pancreatic fistula(grade B and grade C, according to International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula Definition) and delayed gastric empty. None of the patients died during their hospital stay. A histological examination confirmed malignant infiltration into the duodenum and/or pancreas in 4 patients(80%), and no patients showed any malignant infiltration into the SMV. Two patients were histologically confirmed to have tumor thrombosis in the SMV. All of the tumors had clear resection margins(R0). The median follow-up time was 77 mo. During this period, two patients with tumor thrombosis died from liver metastasis. The overall survival rates were 80% at 1 year and 60% at 5 years. All patients with node-negative status(n = 2) survived for more than seven years.CONCLUSION This study showed that the long-term survival is possible for patients with LARCC if RHCPD is performed successfully, particularly in those with node-negative status.

Clinical research of superior mesenteric vascular intrathecal approach in right hemicolectomy

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical value of superior mesenteric vascular intrathecal approach in right hemicolectomy. Methods: We retrospectively studied the clinical data of 132 patients who had right hemicolectomy from June 2007 to June 2010, including 68 cases with superior mesenteric vascular intrathecal approach to resect specimen, and compared the operation time, blood loss, hospital stay and the number of dissected lymph nodes with patients treated with conventional surgery. Results: Compared the vascular intrathecal approach with conventional approach, the operation time and blood loss were decreased significantly, the number of Dukes C No. 3 lymph node dissection was increased, while the incidence of postoperative complications and hospital stay were equivalent to traditional surgery group. Conclusion: The use of vascular intrathecal approach in right hemicolectomy can significantly shorten the operation time and reduce bleeding and improve surgical radical outcomes.

Pure transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery right hemicolectomy for colon cancer:A case report

BACKGROUND Pure natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(NOTES)for colorectal cancer is a complex procedure and rarely used in clinical practice because of the ethical concerns and technical challenges,including loss of triangulation,in-line orientation,and instrument collision.Transvaginal(v)NOTES,however,can overcome these technical challenges.We report a case of pure vNOTES right hemicolectomy for colon cancer,attached with surgical video.CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old woman with a 2-year history of intermittent diarrhea was diagnosed with ascending colon adenocarcinoma by colonoscopy and biopsy.Pure vNOTES right hemicolectomy was performed with complete mesocolic excision by well-experienced surgeons.The operative time was 200 min and the estimated blood loss was 30 mL.No intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred within 30 d after the surgery.The visual analog scale pain score on postoperative day 1 was 1 and dropped to 0 on postoperative days 2 and 3.The patient was discharged at postoperative day 6.The pathologic specimen had sufficient clear resection margins and 14 negative harvested lymph nodes.CONCLUSION vNOTES right hemicolectomy,performed by well-experienced surgeons,overcomes the technical challenges of pure NOTES and may be feasible for colon cancer.

Does cranial-medial mixed dominant approach have a unique advantage for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision?

BACKGROUND Complete mesocolic excision(CME)with central vascular ligation(CVL)was proposed by Hohenberger in 2009.The CME principle has gradually become the technical standard for colon cancer surgery.How to achieve CME with CVL in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy(LRH)is controversial,and a unified standard approach is not yet available.In recent years,the authors’team has integrated the theory of membrane anatomy,tried to combine the cephalic approach with the classic medial approach(MA)for technical optimization,and proposed a cranialmedial mixed dominant approach(CMA).AIM To explore the feasibility of operational approaches for LRH with CME.METHODS In this retrospective cohort study,the clinical data of 57 patients with right-sided colon cancer(TNM stage I,II,or III)who underwent LRH with CME from January 2016 to June 2020 were collected and summarized.There were 31 patients in the traditional MA group and 26 in the CMA group.RESULTS There were no significant differences in baseline data between the two groups.The operation was shorter and the number of lymph nodes dissected was higher in the CMA group than in the MA group,but there was no significant difference in the number of positive lymph nodes,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative exhaust time,feeding time,postoperative hospital stay or postoperative complication incidence.CONCLUSION Our study shows that the CMA is a safe and feasible procedure for LRH with CME and has a unique advantage.

Laparoscopic right radical hemicolectomy: Central vascular ligation and complete mesocolon excision vs D3 lymphadenectomy - How I do it?

In colon cancer surgery,ensuring the complete removal of the primary tumor and draining lymph nodes is crucial.Lymphatic drainage in the colon follows the vascular supply,typically progressing from pericolic to paraaortic lymph nodes.While NCCN guidelines recommend the removal of 10-12 lymph nodes for ade-quate oncological resection,achieving complete oncological resection involves more than just meeting these numerical targets.Various techniques have been developed and studied over time to attain optimal oncological outcomes.A key technique central to this goal is identifying the ileocolic vessels at their origin from the superior mesenteric vessels.Complete excision of the visceral and parietal mesocolon ensures the intact removal of the specimen,while D3 lymphade-nectomy targets all draining regional lymph nodes.Although these principles emphasize different aspects,they ultimately converge to achieve the same goal of complete oncological resection.This article aims to simplify the surgical steps that align with the principle of central vascular ligation and mesocolon mobilization while ensuring adequate D3 dissection.

Feasibility and efficacy of laparoscopic radical right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision using an‘artery-first’approach

Background:According to previous guidelines,the lymph nodes around the right side of the superior mesenteric artery(SMA)should be dissected and removed en bloc.However,due to the technical challenge and the risk of complications,most surgeons perform the dissection along the axis of the superior mesenteric vein(SMV).Herein,we described an‘artery-first’approach for laparoscopic radical extended right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision(CME).Methods:A total of 22 cases were collected from January to October 2016.The right side of the SMA and SMV were exposed and separated,and the No.203,No.213 and No.223 lymph nodes were dissected en bloc.Toldt’s fascia was dissected and expanded laterally to the ascending colon,cranial to the pancreas head.The caudal root of the mesentery and lateral attachments of the ascending colon were completely mobilized.Results:There were 9 male and 13 female patients,with a mean age of 63.1(range,39–83)years and the mean body mass index was 24.6(range,18.3–37.7)kg/m^(2).The mean operative time was 192.5(range,145–240)minutes and the mean intraoperative blood loss was 55.0(range,10–300)ml.The mean number of harvested lymph nodes was 27.0(range,13–55)and the time to flatus and hospital stay were 35.0(range,26–120)hours and 7.5(range,5–20)days,respectively.Minor complications occurred in two patients and no post-operative death was observed.Conclusions:The preliminary results suggest that the reported approach may be a feasible and safe procedure that is more in accordance with the principles of CME.

Intra-corporeal delta-shaped anastomosis in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for right colon cancer:a safe and effective technique

Background and objective:Intra-corporeal delta-shaped anastomosis(IDA)is an important development in laparoscopic digestive-tract reconstruction.We applied it in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for right colon cancer and compared the short-term outcomes between the patients treated with IDA and conventional extracorporeal anastomosis(EA).Methods:Between 1 January 2016 and 1 October 2017,36 and 50 patients who underwent IDA and EA,respectively,were included.Data on clinicopathological characteristics,surgical outcomes,post-operative recovery and complications were collected and compared between the two groups.Results:Surgical outcomes and clinicopathological characteristics were similar between the two groups except the length of incision,which was significantly shorter in the IDA group than in the EA group(4.660.6 vs 5.660.7 cm,P<0.001).The time to ground activities,fluid diet intake and post-operative hospitalization did not differ between the groups;however,the time to first flatus was significantly shorter in the IDA group than in the EA group(2.860.5 vs 3.260.8 days,P=0.004).The post-operative visual analogue scale for pain was lower in the IDA group than in the EA group on post-operative Day 1(4.060.7 vs 4.561.0,P=0.002)and post-operative Day 3(2.760.6 vs 3.460.6,P<0.001).The surgical complication rates were 8.3 and 16.0%in the IDA and EA groups(P=0.470),respectively.No complications such as anastomotic bleeding,stenosis and leakage occurred in any patient.Conclusions:IDA is safe and feasible and shows more satisfactory short-term outcomes than EA.

Risk factors for the prognosis of colon cancer

A study on clinical outcomes and prognostic factors in T4N0M0 colon cancer patients after R0 resection revealed that ileostomy,T stage,right hemicolectomy,irregular follow-up,and CA199 level were independent risk factors affecting overall survival.T4-stage cancer invades the entire thickness of the intestinal tract,increasing the difficulty of treatment and the risk of recurrence,and requires a combination of chemotherapy,immunotherapy,and targeted therapy to control the spread of cancer cells.The prognosis of right hemicolectomy is significantly worse than that of left hemicolectomy,and right hemicolectomy is an independent risk factor for a poor prognosis.Advanced age,histopathological type,and lymph node metastasis are also risk factors for colon cancer.

Robotic vs laparoscopic right colectomy—the burden of age and comorbidity in perioperative outcomes: An observational study

BACKGROUND Several studies have shown the safety,feasibility and oncologic adequacy of robotic right hemicolectomy(RRH).Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy(LRH)is considered technically challenging.Robotic surgery has been introduced to overcome this technical limitation,but it is related to high costs.To maximize the benefits of such surgery,only selected patients are candidates for this technique.In addition,due to progressive aging of the population,an increasing number of minimally invasive procedures are performed on elderly patients with severe comorbidities,who are usually more prone to post-operative complications.AIM To investigate the outcomes of RRH vs LRH with regard to age and comorbidities.METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 123 minimally invasive procedures(68 LRHs vs 55 RRHs)for right colon cancer or endoscopically unresectable adenoma performed in our Center from January 2014 until September 2019.The surgical procedures were performed according to standardized techniques.The primary clinical outcome of the study was the length of hospital stay(LOS)measured in days.Secondary outcomes were time to first flatus(TFF)and time to first stool evacuation.The robotic technique was considered the exposure and the laparoscopic technique was considered the control.Routine demographic variables were obtained,including age at time of surgery and gender.Body mass index and American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status were registered.The age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index(ACCI)was calculated;the tumornode-metastasis system,intra-operative variables and post-operative complications were recorded.Post-operative follow-up was 180 d.RESULTS LOS,TFF,and time to first stool were significantly shorter in the robotic group:Median 6[interquartile range(IQR)5-8]vs 7(IQR 6-10.5)d,P=0.028;median 2(IQR 1-3)vs 3(IQR 2-4)d,P<0.001;median 4(IQR 3-5)vs 5(IQR 4-6.5)d,P=0.005,respectively.Following multivariable analysis,the robotic technique was confirmed to be predictive of significantly shorter hospitalization and faster restoration of bowel function;in addition the dichotomous variables of age over75 years and ACCI more than 7 were significant predictors of hospital stay.No outcomes were significantly associated with Clavien-Dindo grading.Sub-group analysis demonstrated that patients aged over 75 years had a longer LOS(median6-IQR 5-8-vs 7-IQR 6-12-d,P=0.013)and later TFF(median 2-IQR 1-3-vs 3-IQR 2-4-d,P=0.008),while patients with ACCI more than 7 were only associated with a prolonged hospital stay(median 7-IQR 5-8-vs 7-IQR 6-14.5-d,P=0.036).CONCLUSION RRH is related to shorter LOS when compared with the laparoscopic approach,but older age and several comorbidities tend to reduce its benefits.

Ileocecal intussusception caused by two different tumors - which is the culprit lesion? A case report

BACKGROUND Ileocecal intussusception caused by two different tumors is rare,according to a literature review.We describe a case of a male patient with a cauliflower-like mass in the middle of the transverse colon observed by colonoscopy before surgery.It was considered to be intussusception caused by colon cancer.However,a substantial lipomatous mass was seen in the distal end of the intussusception by computed tomography before surgery,which posed a challenge in the preoperative diagnosis.CASE SUMMARY We report a 72-year-old male patient with intussusception.The patient underwent right hemicolectomy and cholecystectomy in our hospital on April 29,2019.During operation,the ileum was inserted into the ascending colon by about 15 cm,and a tumor with a diameter of approximately 3.0 cm was observed in the distal part of the intestine.An atypical liposarcoma/highly differentiated liposarcoma in the adipose tissue was suspected in the postoperative pathology,and a lipoma was diagnosed after MDM2 gene testing.A 4.0 cm×5.0 cm polypoid mass was seen immediately adjacent to the mass,and the postoperative pathology report suggested a high-level tubular adenoma.The patient was eventually cured and discharged with an uneventful follow-up.CONCLUSION Intussusception caused by two different types of masses is extremely rare.At present,surgery is the best treatment once intussusception is diagnosed.

Successful bowel surgery at hemoglobin 2 g/dL without blood transfusion

We were unable to find reports in the published medical literature of any cases of bowel surgery being successfully performed at such a low hemoglobin level,without blood transfusion or blood products pre or post-surgery,with the patient’s uncomplicated recovery.This study is about such a case.A patient presenting with severegastrointestinal bleeding was diagnosed with enteric fever and multiple ileal ulcers.He had an extremely low hemoglobin level(2 g/dL) and mild renal and hepatic impairment.He was immediately admitted for right hemicolectomy under general anesthesia though he refused transfusion of blood or blood products prior to,during,or after surgery on religious grounds(Jehovah’ s Witnesses).After the surgery and having survived these potentially life-threatening circumstances,he left the hospital without major complications.In such circumstances,lives may be saved by prompt clinical decision-making,collaboration and swift surgical intervention coupled with the immediate consultation and input of the patient and family.