Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2024; 16(11): 3606-3613
Published online Nov 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i11.3606
Unexpected right-sided sigmoid colon in laparoscopy: A case report and review of literature
Shi-Fu Hu, Xiang-Yu Liu, Han-Bo Liu, Yuan-Yuan Hao
Shi-Fu Hu, Xiang-Yu Liu, Han-Bo Liu, Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Xiqing Hospital, Tianjin 300100, China
Yuan-Yuan Hao, Department of Geriatrics, Tianjin Xiqing Hospital, Tianjin 300100, China
Co-first authors: Shi-Fu Hu and Xiang-Yu Liu.
Co-corresponding authors: Shi-Fu Hu and Yuan-Yuan Hao.
Author contributions: Hu SF contributed to manuscript drafting; Liu XY and Liu HB reviewed the literature; Hao YY was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Shi-Fu Hu, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Xiqing Hospital, No. 343 Xiqing Road, Tianjin 300100, China. iammrhu@163.com
Received: August 1, 2024
Revised: August 29, 2024
Accepted: September 11, 2024
Published online: November 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This case report spotlights an unexpected right-sided sigmoid colon detected during laparoscopic appendectomy, emphasizing its clinical impact. Surgeons must be vigilant for such anatomical variations in minimally invasive surgery. A literature review reveals the rarity and embryological roots of this condition, crucial for preventing surgical errors. The case highlights the necessity of preoperative imaging and intraoperative assessment for detecting and managing this anatomical peculiarity.