The uncinate process first approach: a novel technique for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision

摘要

Current evidence suggests that complete mesocolic excision (CME) for right-sided colon cancer could be beneficial in terms of long-term survival. However, CME is a considerably more complex operation than standard right hemicolectomy; this is especially true for the laparoscopic approach. Consequently, we have explored a new laparoscopic approach that provides surgical radicality at the mesenteric root on the one hand and maximum safety on the other hand.