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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Diverticular disease is prevalent in Western countries, with 25% experiencing acute diverticulitis.
  • Standard treatment involves open surgery, while laparoscopic surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative.
  • Laparoscopic surgery aims to reduce operative stress, potentially leading to shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic surgical resection compared to open surgical resection for acute sigmoid diverticulitis.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were conducted.
  • Searched multiple electronic databases including Cochrane, MEDLINE, Embase, and clinical trial registries.
  • Included RCTs comparing laparoscopic versus open sigmoid resection for acute diverticulitis, assessing risk of bias and extracting data.

Main Results:

  • Three trials with 392 participants were included, showing low-quality evidence.
  • Laparoscopic surgery showed little to no difference in hospital stay but had longer operating times.
  • Evidence on postoperative pain is mixed, with potential improvement on day 4, while quality of life outcomes were inconsistent across studies.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence is insufficient to support or refute the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic versus open surgery for acute diverticular disease.
  • Well-designed trials with adequate sample sizes are necessary to investigate laparoscopic surgery's efficacy for patient-oriented and health system outcomes.