Randomized trial: Laparoscopic lavage vs. primary resection for perforated purulent diverticulitis; similar long-term results, but recurrence was more common after laparoscopic lavage
10 Jan, 2021 | 20:25h | UTCLaparoscopic Lavage vs Primary Resection for Acute Perforated Diverticulitis: Long-term Outcomes From the Scandinavian Diverticulitis (SCANDIV) Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Laparoscopic Lavage a Safe Option in Perforated Diverticulitis — No difference versus resection in long-term severe complications, but recurrence more common – MedPage Today (free registration required)