Single incision laparoscopic left colectomy for carcinoma of distal transverse colon

Objective We report a single‐incision laparoscopic left colectomy for a patient with a distal transverse colon cancer. Method A 78‐year‐old man with carcinoma of the transverse colon close to the splenic flexure underwent a single‐incision laparoscopic left colectomy with full mobilization of splenic flexure using the TriPort™ Access System and ordinary laparoscopic instruments. Results The operation was successfully performed. The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged after 3 days. Histopathological examination showed a T3N1 tumour with clear resection margins. Conclusion This case demonstrates that single‐incision laparoscopic colectomy can be applied safely to large bowel cancer close to the splenic flexure. The technique warrants further investigation.