title: Laparoscopic diverticular resection with situs inversus totalis (SIT): report of a case.
abstract: Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare condition where the abdominal and thoracic cavity structures are opposite of their usual position. Laparoscopic colonic surgery for this patient population is not well described, with only 2 reported cases. Our patient was a 62-year-old female with a history of SIT who underwent a laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy for recurrent diverticulitis. The procedure included the use of 4 ports. The sigmoid colon was noted on the right side. Laparoscopic resection with stapled anastomosis was performed. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was discharged home on postoperative day 5 without complications. We present a third case of laparoscopic colectomy for diverticulitis in a patient with SIT and a description of the operative procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida 33331, USA.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jobanputra
authors.forename: Bashar
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Safar
authors.forename: Steven D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Wexner
mesh_terms: D003082:Colectomy; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012857:Situs Inversus / Q000150:complications*