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Comparative Study
. 2020 Jun 24;10(1):10261.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-67094-3.

Quality of life in uncomplicated recurrent diverticulitis: surgical vs. conservative treatment

Viktor Justin  1   2 , Selman Uranues  3 , Hans Rabl  4 , Abe Fingerhut  1   5
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Comparative Study

Quality of life in uncomplicated recurrent diverticulitis: surgical vs. conservative treatment

Viktor Justin et al. Sci Rep. .

Abstract

Elective sigmoid colectomy for recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis remains controversial and is decided on an individual basis. Eighty patients treated conservatively (44 patients) or by elective surgery (36 patients) for recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis were contacted and assessed for quality of life. The mean difference in quality of life scores was greater after surgery (overall + 2.14%, laparoscopic resection +4.95%, p = 0.36 and p = 0.11, respectively) as compared to conservative management. Female patients undergoing laparoscopic resection had statistically significantly higher quality of life scores than women treated conservatively (+8.98%; p = 0.049). Twenty-eight of 29 responding patients stated that they were highly satisfied and would have the operation done again. Elective sigmoidectomy is a valid treatment option for recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis in terms of quality of life. Quality of life improved most if surgery was performed laparoscopically, especially in women.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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