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[Laparoscopic sigmoid resection in total situs inversus]
Attila Berencsi1, János Bezsilla, László Sikorszki
1BAZ Megyei Kórház és Egyetemi Oktató Kórház Általános Sebészeti Osztály Miskolc. berencsi77@freemail.hu
Magyar Sebeszet
|February 23, 2013
Summary
Total situs inversus (SIT) is a rare condition where organs are reversed. This report details the first laparoscopic sigmoid tumor resection in a Hungarian patient with SIT, demonstrating surgical safety.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Total situs inversus (SIT) is a rare congenital condition with reversed organ positioning.
- Patients with SIT may present with gastrointestinal symptoms requiring surgical evaluation.
Observation:
- A 57-year-old male with SIT presented with altered bowel habits and rectal bleeding.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed a constricting sigmoid lesion; tumor markers were normal.
Findings:
- The patient underwent elective laparoscopic sigmoid colon resection with lymphadenectomy.
- This represents the first documented case of laparoscopic sigmoid tumor resection in a Hungarian patient with SIT.
Implications:
- Laparoscopic resection is a safe and viable option for sigmoid tumors in patients with SIT.
- Surgical expertise and anatomical understanding are crucial for successful outcomes in complex cases.
