Staged Laparoscopic Resection for Complicated Sigmoid Diverticulitis

Intracorporeal vs laparoscopic-assisted resection for uncomplicated diverticulitis of the sigmoid

“…(c) In a retrospective comparison, differences in the extent of the inflammatory process, and subsequently in the difficulty of surgical dissection, cannot be excluded. OR time for LICR was within the range of 165-215 min reported by authors who have performed LACR using a similar definition of OR times [7,11,15,16,19,20].…”

“…A minimally invasive approach may, in fact, not be devoid of advantages, such as earlier resumption of oral food intake and shorter hospital stay [4,7,11,15,16,19,20]. However, indications for surgery should not be influenced by the change of access [9].…”

Population-Based Incidence of Complicated Diverticular Disease of the Sigmoid Colon Based on Gender and Age

“…Most recent studies have addressed surgical outcomes of complicated diverticular disease with an emphasis on using the laparoscopic approach. [20][21][22][23] The objectives of this study were to 1) readdress gender differences in incidence of complicated diverticular disease of the sigmoid colon, 2) evaluate age differences in relation to complications of diverticular disease.…”

Does a 48-Hour Rule Predict Outcomes in Patients with Acute Sigmoid Diverticulitis?

“…One frequently cited guideline is that hospitalized patients should begin to show both subjective and objective improvement 48 h after admission. [21][22][23] Although this "48-h rule" is frequently quoted, it has never been given systematic scrutiny.…”