SynthesisTechniques in coloproctology2023
Complete mesocolic excision for right hemicolectomy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Learning curve of minimally invasive complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer: a systematic review.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Pooled it
- [Evidence for the extent and oncological benefits of lymphadenectomy in colon and rectal cancer : A narrative review based on meta-analyses].Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Pooled it
- Robotic Right Hemicolectomy with Complete Mesocolic Excision and D3 Lymphadenectomy: Perioperative Complications and Oncologic Outcomes.Surgical oncology insight · 2026Article
- Thin Membranous Connective Tissue Encasing the Superior Mesenteric Vessels as an Objective Landmark for Robotic D3 Lymphadenectomy in Right-sided Colon Cancer: A Histological Study and Intraoperative Video Review.Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2026Article
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- Comparative clinical efficacy of three surgical modalities for the treatment of malignant tumours of the left hemicolon.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- Robotic versus laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision using a cranial approach: a propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
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- Right Colectomy with Complete Mesocolic Excision and Intracorporeal Anastomosis: A Monocentric, Single-Surgeon Comparison of Dexter, DaVinci and Laparoscopic Approaches.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- A modified combined approach in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for right-sided colon based on surgical trunk orientation: a case of a new surgical technique.Journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2025Article
- Preoperative angio-CT colonography improves the quality of lymph node dissection during minimally invasive right hemicolectomy: a propensity score-matched study.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- Clinical comparative study of the modified superior mesenteric artery approach in total laparoscopic radical resection for right colon cancer - a single-center retrospective study.World journal of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Re-examining the optimal extent of lymph node dissection for colon cancer using the lymphadenectomy index.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Complete mesocolic excision versus D2 lymphadenectomy in right hemicolectomy: a meta-analysis of propensity score matched studies and randomized controlled trials.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
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- Oncologic outcomes for robotic versus laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer: an ACS-NSQIP analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Article
- Quality assessment of surgery for colorectal cancer: Where do we stand?World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2024Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
purposeComplete mesocolic excision improves lymphadenectomy for right hemicolectomy and respects the embryological planes. However, its effect on cancer-free and overall survival is questioned. Therefore, we aimed to determine the potential benefits of the technique by performing a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of the available evidence.
methodsWeb of Science, PubMed/Medline, and Embase were searched on February 22, 2023. Original studies on short- and long-term oncological outcomes of adult patients undergoing right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision as a treatment for primary colon cancer were considered for inclusion. Outcomes were extracted and pooled using a model with random effects.
resultsA total of 586 publications were identified through database searching, and 18 from citation searching. Exclusion of 552 articles left 24 articles for inclusion. Meta-analysis showed that complete mesocolic excision increased the lymph node harvest (5 studies, 1479 patients, MD 9.62, 95% CI 5.83-13.41, p > 0.0001, I
conclusionMeta-analysis of observational and randomised studies showed that right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision for primary right colon cancer improves oncologic results without increasing morbidity/mortality. These results need to be confirmed by high-quality evidence and randomised trials in selected patients to assess who may benefit from the procedure.
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