What is laparoscopic right hemicolectomy?
Abstract: Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy indicates a surgical technique for the removal of right-sided colon cancer; it nowadays represents an effective treatment for this disease, but it remains a demanding procedure, burdened by the risk of serious complications, especially in laparoscopic surgery.
How do I know if I have an ileocolic pedicle?
The ileocolic pedicle can be identified by gently placing the ileocecal junction on stretch by pulling it away from the retroperitoneum toward the right lower quadrant using an atraumatic bowel grasper (Figure 2).
What does the procedure of a right hemicolectomy involve?
In a right hemicolectomy, the ascending colon (the part of your colon that’s attached to the end of your small intestine) is removed. Then the small intestine is attached to the transverse colon (the part of your colon that goes across your body).
Where is the incision for a right hemicolectomy?
Conclusion: We conclude that a transverse incision is preferable to a midline incision and should be used in right hemicolectomy. This abdominal incision reduces effort-induced pain and interferes less with post-operative pulmonary function, and may reduce the risk of pulmonary complications.
What is removed in a right hemicolectomy?
A colectomy procedure to remove one side of the colon is called hemicolectomy. A right hemicolectomy, as shown here, involves removing the right side of the colon and attaching the small intestine to the remaining portion of the colon.
How long does a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy take?
The right colectomy procedure usually lasts less than three hours.
How much colon is removed in a right hemicolectomy?
Does right hemicolectomy include ileum?
Background. Open right hemicolectomy (open right colectomy) is a procedure that involves removing the cecum, the ascending colon, the hepatic flexure (where the ascending colon joins the transverse colon), the first third of the transverse colon, and part of the terminal ileum, along with fat and lymph nodes.
How long is a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy?
This type of procedure is also known as keyhole surgery. The right colectomy procedure usually lasts less than three hours.