Laparoscopic Selective Diverticulectomy of the Colon as First Treatment in Acute Complicated Diverticulitis

Abstract

We present the case of a 53 year-old male diagnosed with an acute complicated diverticulitis, with localized peritonitis, who underwent a laparoscopic excision of the affected sigmoid diverticula associated with peritoneal lavage and drainage. This approach was performed as first treatment of a Hinchey’s IIb diverticulitis to avoid a laparotomy and/or colic resection with a temporary colostomy.

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E. Chelala

E. Chelala, M.D., E.B. Rue Lola Bobesco 6/7 1200 Brussels Tél.: [phone] Fax: [phone] GSM: +32.475.80.51.51 E-mail: [email protected]