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Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by an inversion of the thoracic and abdominal viscera that creates a mirror image. The transposition of the organs imposes special demands on the diagnostic and technical skills of the surgeon, especially when performing laparoscopic surgery. We herein report the case of a 63-year-old man with colon cancer of the hepatic fl exure who received a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy. Careful recognition by the surgeon of the mirror image anatomy and skillful use of his left hand resulted in a successful outcome. The surgery was not otherwise different from ordinary cases. Therefore, laparoscopic colectomy is considered to be a safe and feasible option for patients with colorectal cancer and SIT.
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Kim, H.J., Choi, GS., Park, J.S. et al. Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with D3 lymph node dissection for a patient with situs inversus totalis: Report of a case. Surg Today 41, 1538–1542 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-010-4530-7
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