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  • Surgical Oncology
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Right-sided colonic diverticulitis (RCD) is a rare condition in Western countries, contrasting with its higher prevalence in Asian populations.
  • Understanding treatment options and outcomes for RCD is crucial due to its unique presentation and potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate surgical treatment options and outcomes for patients diagnosed with right colonic diverticulitis (RCD).
  • To compare the effectiveness and complication rates of different surgical approaches for RCD.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of patients who underwent surgery for histologically confirmed RCD between September 2011 and December 2016.
  • Analysis included patient demographics, preoperative diagnosis, surgical procedures (resection with anastomosis vs. diverticulectomy), surgical approach (laparoscopic vs. open), and postoperative outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Eighteen operations for RCD were performed, with patients being significantly younger than those with left-sided disease (49 ± 16 vs. 67 ± 14 years).
  • Laparoscopic surgery was utilized in 77.8% of cases, with a 16.7% postoperative morbidity rate and no mortality.
  • Diverticulectomy resulted in shorter hospital stays (4 ± 1.5 days) and no recurrence or need for reoperation at a mean follow-up of 20 months, compared to resection with anastomosis.

Conclusions:

  • Right colonic diverticulitis (RCD) is an uncommon but significant condition requiring surgical consideration.
  • Minimally invasive surgery is frequently feasible for RCD with a low complication rate.
  • Diverticulectomy presents a viable alternative for selected RCD patients, offering superior postoperative outcomes and shorter hospital stays.