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Laparoscopic-directed small bowel resection for jejunal diverticulitis with perforation
1Department of Surgery, Scott & White Clinic and Memorial Hospital, Sherwood.
Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery
|February 1, 1993
Summary
This case study highlights diagnostic laparoscopy for jejunal diverticulitis. This minimally invasive approach enabled successful small bowel resection and anastomosis, offering a promising option for elderly patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Diagnostic laparoscopy is increasingly used for abdominal pain of unknown origin.
- Jejunal diverticulosis with complications like diverticulitis and perforation is rare.
Observation:
- An 87-year-old woman presented with unexplained abdominal pain.
- Laparoscopy revealed jejunal diverticulosis with mesenteric perforation.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful jejunal resection and anastomosis using a minimally invasive approach.
- The procedure involved a small transverse incision in the left upper quadrant.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the feasibility of laparoscopic small bowel resection for symptomatic jejunal diverticulitis.
- The technique may reduce postoperative pain and improve recovery, especially in elderly patients.