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Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery 1/2018

01-02-2018 | REVIEW ARTICLE

Laparoscopic approaches to complicated diverticulitis

Authors: M. Gachabayov, R. Essani, R. Bergamaschi

Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

The objective of this article is to review the evolving role of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of complicated diverticulitis.

Purpose

The authors attempted to give readers a concise insight into the evidence available in the English language literature. This study does not offer a systematic review of the topic, rather it highlights the role of laparoscopy in the treatment of complicated diverticulitis.

Conclusions

New level 1 evidence suggest that observation rather than elective resection following nonoperative management of diverticulitis with abscess and/or extraluminal air is not below the standard of care. Implementation of nonoperative management may result in increased prevalence of sigmoid strictures.
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Metadata
Title
Laparoscopic approaches to complicated diverticulitis
Authors
M. Gachabayov
R. Essani
R. Bergamaschi
Publication date
01-02-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1435-2443
Electronic ISSN: 1435-2451
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-017-1621-6

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