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This nonsystematic review was performed to evaluate the literature that pertains to laparoscopic right colectomy, focusing on extracorporeal versus intracorporeal ileocolic anastomosis. The literature search was performed using PubMed to investigate the current status of research on 3 topics: (1) laparoscopic right colectomy with extracorporeal anastomosis, (2) laparoscopic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis, and (3) comparisons of the 2 techniques. Each topic was reviewed, and the most relevant articles were selected for each subheading. Current literature is bringing to the forefront new evidence that laparoscopic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis can be performed within a comparable time frame as extracorporeal anastomosis and with similar complication rates. Recent reports have presented evidence in which the entire operation is performed intracorporeally by a medial-to-lateral approach with comparable results to those observed in the surgery performed with extracorporeal anastomosis. The advantages of intracorporeal anastomosis are that mobilization of the transverse colon is not necessary, the anastomosis is performed away from the abdominal wall, and there is decreased potential for adhesion formation and a smaller extraction site. Potential disadvantages include intra-abdominal colotomy, requirement of laparoscopic suturing skills, and longer operative time.
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Stein, S.A., Bergamaschi, R. Extracorporeal versus intracorporeal ileocolic anastomosis. Tech Coloproctol 17 (Suppl 1), 35–39 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0937-z
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