Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy for Colonic Diverticular Disease – Case Report

LAPAROSCOPIC SIGMOIDECTOMY FOR COLONIC DIVERTICULAR DISEASE – CASE REPORT (Abstract): The aim of this presentation is to show the feasibility of resection and stappled anastomosis using laparoscopic technique. Material and method: A 48 years old male was admitted in our clinic with a colonoscopic diagnosis of diverticular disease limited to the sigmoid colon The symptoms included abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant, vomiting and flatulence lasting for a couple of months. The operation started with laparoscopic diagnosis, followed by the insertion of the additional trocars. We dissected the sigmoid mesentery using by-polar cautery, followed by transection of the recto-sigmoid junction with a linear laparoscopic stappler. Resection of the colon was completed outside the abdomen and the operation was finished using a transanal stappled colorectal anastomosis, inside the abdomen, under laparoscopic control. Results: The recovery of the case was simple, painless, without wound infection or abdominal sepsis, early mobilization and return to full activity.