SUPERIOR MESENTERIC AND PORTAL-VEIN THROMBOSIS FOLLOWING LAPAROSCOPIC-ASSISTED RIGHT HEMICOLECTOMY - REPORT OF A CASE

PURPOSE: This article describes a case of superior mesenteric and port al vein thrombosis following laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy . METHODS: A retrospective case review was performed. RESULTS: Data co ntinue to grow regarding safety and technical feasibility of laparosco pic-assisted colectomy. As this minimally invasive alternative to open colonic resection becomes more popular, it is inevitable that informa tion on benefits and complications associated with it will continue to expand. We report a case of superior mesenteric and portal vein throm bosis following laparoscopic-assisted colon resection. To our knowledg e, this represents a complication of laparoscopic colon resection not previously reported in literature. CONCLUSION: Careful patient selecti on for this procedure is important. Additionally, the incision for ext racorporeal resection and anastomosis in laparoscopic-assisted colecto my must be planned appropriately and carefully monitored intraoperativ ely to avoid potential complication of vascular trauma leading to mese nteric vein thrombosis.