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Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for perforated diverticulitis with purulent peritonitis – a video vignette

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Acute diverticulitis with colonic perforation is common.. Most surgeons would agree that in the presence of peritonitis and sepsis that surgery is indicated. In this situation most surgeons would avoid… Click to show full abstract

Acute diverticulitis with colonic perforation is common.. Most surgeons would agree that in the presence of peritonitis and sepsis that surgery is indicated. In this situation most surgeons would avoid a primary anastomosis and consider open surgery necessary.

Keywords: sigmoidectomy perforated; perforated diverticulitis; laparoscopic sigmoidectomy; diverticulitis; peritonitis; diverticulitis purulent

Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2019

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