Closure of mesenteric defect reduces symptomatic internal hernia in minimally invasive surgery for splenic flexure colon cancer: a single‑center retrospective study in Japan.

Key Points

• To evaluate the effect of mesenteric defect closure on the incidence of symptomatic internal hernia after minimally invasive surgery for splenic flexure colon cancer.
• Single-center retrospective analysis
• Assessment of internal hernia rates post-surgery
• Examination of comorbidities impacting outcomes
• Closure of mesenteric defects significantly lowers symptomatic internal hernia rates
• The procedure is deemed safe for patients with splenic flexure colon cancer
• Routine closure is recommended, especially for patients with serious health issues