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First description of a right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision in a paediatic patient – a video vignette

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Current evidence suggests that complete mesocolic excision (CME) for right sided colon cancer could be beneficial in terms of long term survival [1]. For neuroendocrine tumors (NET) no data are… Click to show full abstract

Current evidence suggests that complete mesocolic excision (CME) for right sided colon cancer could be beneficial in terms of long term survival [1]. For neuroendocrine tumors (NET) no data are available. However, NETs have a considerable potential for lymphatic spread [2]. Therefore, it seems reasonable to assume that in NETs with a high risk for lymph node involvement CME is an option. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keywords: complete mesocolic; right hemicolectomy; mesocolic excision; description right; first description

Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2018

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