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Laparoscopic approach for metachronous cecal and sigmoid volvulus
Eran Sadot1, Alexander J Greenstein, Sharon R Zisman
1Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY 10029, USA. eransadot@gmail.com
Summary
Laparoscopic surgery for metachronous colonic volvulus, a rare condition, was successfully performed in a 63-year-old female. This approach demonstrated safety and efficacy in treating both sigmoid and cecal volvulus.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Metachronous colonic volvulus is a rare clinical presentation.
- Laparoscopic approaches for this condition are not well-documented.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old female presented with synchronous sigmoid and cecal volvulus.
- The patient underwent two separate laparoscopic resections for the volvulus.
Findings:
- Successful laparoscopic management of metachronous colonic volvulus was achieved.
- The procedure involved two distinct laparoscopic colectomies.
Implications:
- Laparoscopy is a viable and safe surgical option for acute colonic volvulus in experienced hands.
- This case expands the understanding of minimally invasive surgical options for complex colonic volvulus.
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