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The right hemicolon fascial system: a narrative review

  • By

  • Zhiping Huang

  • Xumu Shen

  • Ping Chen

  • Wei Zhang

  • May 11, 2026

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    Colorectal surgery has advanced with techniques like Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) and Complete Mesocolic Excision (CME), improving survival rates.

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    The complete excision of the mesentery is crucial for colorectal cancer prognosis, emphasizing the need for accurate surgical planes.

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    Controversies exist regarding the abdominal fascial system in right colon cancer surgery, particularly concerning terminological inconsistencies.

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    The concept of fusion space is highlighted as a practical approach in surgical practice despite non-uniform terminology in fascia.

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    A comprehensive understanding of the right hemicolon fascial system is essential for precise surgical interventions in colorectal cancer.

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The right hemicolon fascial system: a narrative review

  • by Zhiping Huang, Xumu Shen, Ping Chen, Wei Zhang

  • May 11, 2026

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