Right-sided malignant colonic obstruction the use of a self expanding metal stent to facilitate laparoscopic surgery: A case report

In this case report, we demonstrate the use of SEMS for RMCO as a bridge for laparoscopic subtotal colectomy in a patient with right sided colonic cancer. This case also presented a unique challenge with the associated gallbladder empyema due to cystic duct obstruction. The stenting for RMCO and subsequent laparoscopic subtotal-colectomy was performed successfully for this patient, showing promise in the future utility of SEMS placement in RMCO. This report therefore adds to increasing evidence that emphasize the viability of SEMS in RMCO as a bridge to laparoscopic surgery for more proximal obstructions. According to our literature search, this is the third reported case of laparoscopic colectomy following SEMS for RMCO.