[Laparoscopic resection of the sigmoid colon for the diverticular disease].

INTRODUCTION

Laparoscopic resection of the sigmoid colon for diverticular disease is nowadays a fully accepted alternative to traditional open procedures.

AIM: The aim of this work is to summarize the indications, advantages and risks of laparoscopic sigmoid resection for diverticular disease.

METHODS

Review of the literature and recent findings concerning the significance of laparoscopic resection for diverticulosis of the sigmoid colon.

CONCLUSION

The article presents the indications, risks, techniques and perioperative care in patients after laparoscopic resection of the sigmoid colon for diverticular disease.