Laparoscopic Right Colectomy

Jacobs et al. first reported a case of laparoscopic right colectomy was in 1991. Since then several reports, large series and randomized controlled trials proved that laparoscopic right colectomy is equal to open surgery in terms of oncological results. Furthermore, minimally invasive approach to right colon has also been proved safe and feasible for benign disease. Recent data also demonstrated that the laparoscopic approach has several advantages in comparison to open techniques including shorter postoperative stay, lesser use of analgesia, shorter postoperative ileus, reduction in wound related complications and incisional hernia rate and faster return to normal life activities.