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Robotic-Assisted Ascending Hemicolectomy for Colon Cancer in a Patient With Situs Inversus Totalis: A Case Report
Martin Infante Altamirano1, Marianna Zeichen2, Rohan G Kulangara3
1General Surgery, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, PER.
Cureus
|October 14, 2025
Summary
Robotic-assisted surgery successfully treated a colon polyp in an 82-year-old woman with situs inversus totalis. This approach effectively managed the anatomical variation, enabling a safe and efficient procedure.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Surgical Robotics
- Anatomical Variations
Background:
- Situs inversus totalis presents unique surgical challenges due to mirrored organ positioning.
- Early detection of colorectal polyps is crucial for preventing malignancy.

