Background and aims: Intra-abdominal local recurrences of colorectal cancer can be difficult to localize and excise because they are not easily visible or palpable.
Materials and methods: We report on our experience using the computed tomography-guided harpoon technique to locate and resect these nodules in seven patients.
Results: No complications were recorded during the procedures. Six nodes were malignant and all margins were tumor free.
Conclusions: Harpoon placement for intra-abdominal local recurrences of colorectal cancer is a feasible and useful technique that provides direct localization and complete excision of lesions.
Keywords: Harpoon; abdominal nodules; colorectal local recurrence; computed tomography scan; imaging-guided detection.