Colorectal cancers (CRCs) are the third most commonly diagnosed malignancy and the second most common cause of malignancy-related mortality in western countries. It is known to affect both genders equally. The increase in the incidence rate has been attributed to modern dietary habits, an aging population, smoking habits, and sedentary lifestyle that accounts for obesity. The conventional treatments for primary and metastatic CRCs continue to be chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical resection.
The newer advancements that include laparoscopic approaches for complete or partial resection have proven superior as techniques as they are minimally invasive. However, the limitations and modifications in laparoscopic procedures come into the picture with severe obesity or highly complex cases. The various known approaches are anterior, medial, or lateral approaches; or even pouch anastomosis…
