Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 9-10 , March 2007

The Difficult Resection in Diverticulitis

  • Herand Abcarian

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 Abcarian H. The Difficult Resection in Diverticulitis. Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 1:97-98, 1990

 Diverticulitis continues to represent a source of substantial morbidity and mortality. Operative intervention for diverticulitis and its complications may be a source of considerable challenge. Recently, the percentage of cases performed by a laparoscopic approach for diverticulitis in colorectal training programs has exceeded 44% of all diverticular resections (JACS 203:322-327, 2006). The technical ‘tricks’ outlined in this article by a master abdominal surgeon need to be remembered and taught in order to facilitate patient outcomes.

PII: S1043-1489(06)00111-4

doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2006.12.004

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 9-10 , March 2007

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