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  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • Diverticulitis management guidelines aim to standardize care.
  • Surgeon consensus is crucial for effective clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess colorectal surgeon adherence to diverticulitis guidelines in Australia and New Zealand.
  • To identify areas of consensus and equipoise in diverticulitis management.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of 205 colorectal surgeons in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Utilized 22 hypothetical clinical scenarios to gauge management decisions.

Main Results:

  • Only 58% of guideline-based scenarios reached consensus.
  • Significant equipoise noted in diagnostic imaging, complicated diverticulitis management, and surgical approaches.
  • Rural surgeons were more likely to perform urgent sigmoid colectomy (50% vs. 8%).

Conclusions:

  • Areas of consensus exist, but significant equipoise highlights the need for further research.
  • Randomized controlled trials may be necessary to address management uncertainties.