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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2020; 12(9): 310-316
Published online Sep 16, 2020. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v12.i9.310
Laparoscopy-assisted resection of colorectal cancer with situs inversus totalis: A case report and literature review
Wei Chen, Jing-Lin Liang, Jun-Wen Ye, Yan-Xin Luo, Mei-Jin Huang
Wei Chen, Jing-Lin Liang, Jun-Wen Ye, Yan-Xin Luo, Mei-Jin Huang, Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Six Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Chen W, Liang JL, Ye JW, Luo YX, and Huang MJ contributed to the study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, drafting of the final manuscript, and supervision; all authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Mei-Jin Huang, PhD, Academic Fellow, Doctor, Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Six Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 26 Yuancun Erheng Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong Province, China. 13924073322@139.com
Received: April 9, 2020
Peer-review started: April 9, 2020
First decision: June 8, 2020
Revised: July 9, 2020
Accepted: August 4, 2020
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Published online: September 16, 2020
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare anomaly in which structures are located opposite to their usual positions. It is not a premalignant condition and the association with colorectal cancer (CRC) is rare. We here report a patient with SIT who underwent laparoscopic radical resection of sigmoid colon cancer, and review the pertinent literature.

CASE SUMMARY

A 53-year-old woman presented with CRC and SIT and underwent a complete examination after admission. The patient then underwent laparoscopic radical resection of sigmoid colon cancer and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The operation duration was 120 min, and no intraoperative complications occurred. The final pathological report showed stage T4aN0M0. Postoperative chemotherapy was administered and no evidence of recurrence was observed during 18 mo of follow-up.

CONCLUSION

Surgery in a patient with CRC and SIT can be safely performed on the basis of routine preoperative clinical examination.

Keywords: Colorectal cancer; Situs inversus totalis; Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy; Case report

Core Tip: Situs inversus totalis is a rare anomaly in which structures are located opposite to their usual positions. It is not a premalignant condition and the association with colorectal cancer is rare. We here report a case and review the literature. In sum, a 53-year-old woman presented with colorectal cancer and situs inversus totalis and underwent a complete examination after admission. The patient then underwent laparoscopic radical resection of sigmoid colon cancer and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The final pathological report showed stage T4aN0M0. Postoperative chemotherapy was administered and no evidence of recurrence was observed during 18 mo of follow-up.