Single-Incision Laparoscopic Right Colectomy: Experience With 17 Consecutive Cases and Comparison With Multiport Laparoscopic Right Colectomy

Abstract

Single-incision laparoscopic right colectomy is feasible, and appears to have results similar to standard multiport right colectomy in our initial comparisons. Ongoing development in instrumentation may help to further shorten operative time and minimize complications, and may make this an equivalent or preferred method for minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Large, prospective, randomized, controlled trials should be conducted to further compare the safety and efficacy of this approach.