How does laparoscopic surgery compare with open surgery for elective procedures in patients with diverticulitis? The investigators conducted a randomized trial that compared the results of 54 patients ...

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 ...

Patients and surgeons navigate murky guidelines about whether to have surgery and what to do if surgery isn’t successful. Christin Yeoman’s mind was tormenting her with conflicting emotions as she ...

Elective sigmoid resection for patients with recurrent, complicated, or persistent painful diverticulitis yielded a better quality of life and prevented recurrences compared with nonsurgical ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I ...

Pope Francis responded well to his colon surgery, according to the Vatican It was not revealed how long the surgery lasted or how long the pope will be staying in the hospital Diverticulitis is an ...

Pope Francis has “reacted well” to a surgery he underwent at a Rome hospital Sunday to relieve stricture of the colon caused by diverticulitis, the Holy See Press Office stated. A statement from the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Follow-up colonoscopy may be recommended to “rule out” underlying malignancy. Lifestyle interventions, including ...