Laparoscopic sigmoid resection significantly improved quality of life (QOL) in patients with recurrent, complicated, or persistent painful diverticulitis, though was associated with a small but ...

Long-term severe complications were similar with laparoscopic lavage and primary resection in perforated purulent diverticulitis patients, researchers reported, although recurrence was more frequent ...

Elective laparoscopic sigmoid resection improves quality of life and decreases the risk of recurrence of diverticulitis compared with conservative treatment, according to 2-year follow-up results from ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mean quality of life score was nearly 10 points higher in surgery vs. conservative group at 1 year. Within 2 ...

Current recommendations for the performance of laparoscopic sigmoidectomy in patients with diverticulitis reserve this procedure for individuals who have complications of the disease or have had ...