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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2009; 22(3): 173-180
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1236162
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Laparoscopic Management of Diverticular Disease

Jeremy M. Lipman1 , Harry L. Reynolds1  Jr. 
  • 1Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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10 August 2009 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Despite its potential advantages, laparoscopic management of diverticular disease is currently performed by a minority of surgeons on a small group of patients. However, the role for laparoscopy in diverticular disease continues to develop. At present, adequate evidence exists for the routine use of laparoscopy for uncomplicated diverticular disease. Complicated disease, including fistulizing disease and free perforation requires additional expertise and study. As the experience grows among individual surgeons and institutions, it can be expected that the complication and conversion rates will continue to decline allowing even further evolution of laparoscopy for the treatment of this challenging disease process.

KEYWORDS

Diverticular disease - diverticulitis - laparoscopy - minimally invasive

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Jeremy M LipmanM.D. 

Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University

11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106

Email: lipmanj@ccf

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