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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Technology
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Single-port surgery (SPS) is gaining traction as an alternative to conventional laparoscopy.
  • SPS requires specialized technical skills beyond standard laparoscopy.
  • Micro-laparoscopic colectomy (MLC) using 3 mm instruments was explored as a potentially simpler alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of micro-laparoscopic colectomy (MLC) with 3 mm instruments.
  • To assess MLC in patients suitable for standard laparoscopic colectomy.
  • To compare cosmesis and learning curve with single-port surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 80 patients undergoing MLC by a single surgeon.
  • Utilized two 3-mm trocars and a 12-mm umbilical incision for specimen extraction.
  • Data collected on patient demographics, pathology, operative details, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Eighty patients underwent MLC for various pathologies including diverticulitis, cancer, and polyps.
  • Conversion rate to laparotomy or hand port was 10%; 3 patients required an additional 5-mm trocar.
  • Mean extraction incision length was 3.9 cm, with zero 30-day mortality and a 1.3% anastomotic leak rate.

Conclusions:

  • Micro-laparoscopic colectomy (MLC) is a safe and feasible technique for colon resections.
  • MLC provides excellent cosmesis with small extraction incisions.
  • It offers an alternative to SPS without the associated steep learning curve.