The development of minimally invasive surgery for right-sided colon cancer in the context of digital intelligenceization

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-3946.2026.05.001

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Right hemicolectomy is the main surgical procedures for colon cancer. However, this procedure requires a relatively high level of surgical proficiency, as it involves vascular anatomical variations, a surgical field adjacent to vital organs such as the duodenum and pancreas, and the frequent need to manage lymph node metastasis. In recent years, with the development of deep learning algorithms, three-dimensional vascular reconstruction technology, and high-definition fluorescence laparoscopy, the application of digital intelligence in minimally invasive right hemicolectomy has been gradually implemented. This article aims to review the latest advances in right colon vascular reconstruction, real-time lymph node tracking and artificial intelligence-assisted intraoperative decision-making to elucidate the current status of digital intelligence in the minimally invasive treatment of right colon cancer, and also offer perspectives on its possible future directions.

Key words: Right Hemicolectomy, Digital Intelligence, Three-Dimensional Reconstruction, Fluorescence Navigation, Artificial Intelligence

Zerong Cai, Ping Lan, Xiaojian Wu. The development of minimally invasive surgery for right-sided colon cancer in the context of digital intelligenceization[J]. Chinese Journal of Operative Procedures of General Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2026, 20(05): 409-413.

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