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Hemicolectomy

Benjamin G. Mitchell  1 , Nageswara Mandava  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Hemicolectomy

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Excerpt

Hemicolectomy is a commonly performed operation for cancer of the colon. The first successful right hemicolectomy was performed in 1832 by Reybard. Since then the technique was subsequently refined by renowned surgeons including Kohler and Mikulicz. In the modern-day, it has become a mainstay to operate laparoscopically, where conditions allow. Robotic techniques are in development and represent the future of minimally invasive surgery for colon cancer. This article will discuss the anatomy, indications, contraindications equipment, personnel, procedure, and interprofessional strategy towards the operation.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Benjamin Mitchell declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Nageswara Mandava declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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