Laparoscopy in diverticular disease: Controversies

Danielle Collins; Desmond C Winter

doi:10.1016/j.bpg.2013.11.014

Laparoscopy in diverticular disease: Controversies

Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2014 Feb;28(1):175-82. doi: 10.1016/j.bpg.2013.11.014. Epub 2013 Dec 6.

Authors

Danielle Collins¹, Desmond C Winter²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland. Electronic address: daniellecol@gmail.com.
² Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.

PMID: 24485264
DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2013.11.014

Abstract

A minimally invasive approach to the management of diverticular disease has gained acceptance over the last number of years. Certainly, in the elective setting, laparoscopic sigmoid resection compares favourably with open surgery. The use of laparoscopy in the context of emergency surgery for complicated diverticular disease remains controversial however recent studies have demonstrated a defined role for laparoscopy in the acute setting.

Keywords: Diverticular disease; Diverticulitis; Laparoscopy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Digestive System Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
Diverticulitis / complications
Diverticulitis / diagnosis
Diverticulitis / surgery*
Elective Surgical Procedures
Emergencies
Humans
Laparoscopy* / adverse effects
Treatment Outcome