Unveiling the hidden: identification and management of overlooked blood vessels in laparoscopic left hemicolectomy for splenic flexure cancer
Abstract Background During laparoscopic left hemicolectomy procedures, a previously overlooked consistently thick blood vessel within the gastrocolic ligament near the splenic hilum may contribute to post-operative bleeding complications. The purpose of this study was to investigate the identificati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-024-02424-0 |