Laparoscopic emergency surgery for severe diverticulitis: comparing reconnection versus colostomy
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to treat severe diverticulitis during emergency surgery: removing the diseased part and reconnecting the bowel (anastomosis) versus bringing the end of the bowel out to a bag on your belly (colostomy). The goal is to help doctors choose the best option for each patient.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have acute complicated diverticulitis (severe inflammation or infection of pouches in your colon) and need urgent or emergency surgery.
- Your surgeon plans to start surgery using tiny incisions (laparoscopic or robotic) — it's okay if they switch to a larger cut during the operation.
- Your medical and surgical records are available for the study team to review.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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