Diverticulitis Surgery Outcomes: Insights from Our Clinical Practice

Year 2024, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 81 - 84, 30.06.2024

Uğur Topal Yunus Kaycı Burak Yavuz İshak Aydın Kubilay Dalcı Orçun Yalav İsmail Cem Eray

Abstract

Aim: To assess outcomes of diverticulitis surgery, focusing on various patient phases at a tertiary center and incorporating literature insights.

Materials and Method: Analysis included diverticular disease surgeries at *** University's General Surgery Clinic over five years, examining demographics, disease specifics, surgical details, stoma aspects, and complications. Patients were categorized into emergency and elective groups for comparison based on Hinchey scores and stoma status.

Results: Of the patients, 72% were male, with an average age of 58.46. The sigmoid colon was predominantly affected (84%). Percutaneous drainage was used preoperatively in 44%, and 56% required a stoma, primarily Hartmann colostomies (36%). The median stoma closure time was 5 months, with 10 patients unable to have their stoma closed. Emergency surgeries were associated with higher Hinchey stages (III-IV) and an increased need for stoma creation (81% vs. 16% in elective surgeries).

Conclusion: The study indicates a median 5-month duration for stoma reversal, with sigmoid colon being the common site regardless of gender. Emergency surgeries showed a higher rate of stoma creation, suggesting elective surgeries could reduce stoma necessity. Further investigation is needed for broader applicability.

Keywords

Diverticular disease, Hinchey classification, Hartmann procedure, Complications, Stoma closure

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