Imagine having a rare condition where your internal organs are mirrored, like a mirror image of what is typical. This is called situs inversus totalis. When a person with this condition develops colon cancer, it creates a complex challenge for surgeons who must navigate an unfamiliar internal map to remove the tumor.
One patient with ascending colon cancer and this rare condition underwent a laparoscopic radical right hemicolectomy. This is a surgical procedure to remove the affected part of the colon using small incisions and a special connection made inside the body. The surgery was successful, providing a roadmap for how to handle these complicated cases.
Because this condition is so rare, there is very little information available for doctors to follow. This report highlights a specific successful case and reviews existing literature to help surgeons prepare for these unique situations. While the results come from just one patient, it offers valuable experience for managing cancer in patients with flipped organs.
