Can We Reduce Ports While Preserving Outcomes? A Case Series of 3-Port Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy with Intracorporeal Anastomosis
Three-port laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis is technically feasible, safe, and oncologically adequate. This approach enables a reduction in port number without increasing complications or compromising specimen quality. It may represent a practical alternative in centers aiming to optimize minimally invasive techniques while preserving operative efficiency.
Authors
- Erdal Birol Bostancı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0663-0156)
- Muhammet Kadri Çolakoğlu
Institutions
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Başkent University Hospital (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5152/tjg.2026.25749
- Primary Topic
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00