Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer in a patient with situs inversus totalis

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2011 Apr;21(2):e87-90. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e31820b0258.

Abstract

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a very rare condition. Laparoscopic surgery in a patient with SIT is difficult because the surgeon's dexterity is compromised during the procedure, and the patient's anatomy is the mirror image of normal. We present a SIT patient who underwent laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer. The detailed operative procedures and trocar placement considerations are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Peritoneum / surgery*
  • Situs Inversus / pathology*
  • Situs Inversus / surgery