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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2026; 18(6): 118467
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.118467
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.118467
Laparoscopic redo ileocolic anastomosis for anastomotic leakage after right hemicolectomy: A case report
Seung Ho Song, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu 41944, South Korea
Seung Ho Song, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, South Korea
Author contributions: Song SH was the attending surgeon responsible for the patient’s clinical management, performed the initial surgery and reoperation, collected and analyzed the clinical data, reviewed the literature, edited and prepared the surgical video, drafted and revised the manuscript, read and approved the final manuscript.
AI contribution statement: Only limited portions of the Introduction, Case Presentation, and Discussion sections were assisted for English language refinement. ChatGPT was used for English language polishing. AI tools were not involved in the study design, data analysis, or interpretation of the results. No images were generated using AI tools.
Supported by the 2025 Internal Research Project of Kyungpook National University Hospital, No. 2025-A1-01; and the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, No. RS-2022-KH130590.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author reports no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Seung Ho Song, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, South Korea. songsh@knu.ac.kr
Received: January 7, 2026
Revised: January 27, 2026
Accepted: March 3, 2026
Published online: June 27, 2026
Processing time: 161 Days and 5.3 Hours
Revised: January 27, 2026
Accepted: March 3, 2026
Published online: June 27, 2026
Processing time: 161 Days and 5.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Anastomotic leakage after right hemicolectomy is uncommon but usually requires surgical reintervention once diagnosed. Laparoscopic redo anastomosis remains rarely reported, and practical guidance for real-world decision-making is limited. This case report demonstrates a stepwise approach to laparoscopic redo ileocolic anastomosis, emphasizing early assessment of peritonitis, careful evaluation of retroperitoneal adhesions near the duodenum and pancreas, and key technical strategies to avoid major complications. This report provides practical insights for surgeons considering a minimally invasive approach in carefully selected patients.