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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2022; 10(16): 5435-5440
Published online Jun 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i16.5435
Laparoscopic radical resection for situs inversus totalis with colonic splenic flexure carcinoma: A case report
Zi-Ling Zheng, Shou-Ru Zhang, Hao Sun, Mao-Cai Tang, Jing-Kun Shang
Zi-Ling Zheng, Shou-Ru Zhang, Hao Sun, Mao-Cai Tang, Jing-Kun Shang, Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing 400030, China
Author contributions: Zheng ZL and Zhang SR performed the surgical method analyses and interpretation, and contributed to manuscript drafting; Tang MC and Shang JK analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings; Zhang SR and Sun H were responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by Chongqing medical scientific research project (Joint project of Chongqing Health Commission and Science and Technology Bureau), No. 2021MSXM309.
Informed consent statement: The patient's informed consent has been obtained in this case.
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Corresponding author: Shou-Ru Zhang, Doctor, PhD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, No. 181 Hanyu Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing 400030, China. zsrhjp@126.com
Received: September 27, 2021
Peer-review started: September 27, 2021
First decision: December 10, 2021
Revised: December 22, 2021
Accepted: April 22, 2022
Article in press: April 22, 2022
Published online: June 6, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The incidence of situs inversus totalis is very low, especially in patients with malignant tumors. Surgical resection is currently the primary treatment option for colon cancer. The safe performance of this surgery requires the use of a comprehensive imaging evaluation before the operation and a highly skilled and cooperative team.