Laparoscopic colectomy for complicated sigmoid colon diverticulitis: a video vignette.

This article discusses laparoscopic colectomy as a treatment option for complicated sigmoid colon diverticulitis (CD). Laparoscopic surgery is often preferred for CD due to its benefits such as reduced blood loss and shorter recovery time. However, there is a risk of iatrogenic injuries, so techniques like fluorescent ureteral stents and near-infrared ray catheters are used to prevent damage to surrounding structures. The article also presents two case studies and mentions that laparoscopic surgery has a lower complication rate compared to open surgery. The authors suggest that their techniques can help reduce the need for open conversion and postoperative complications. [Extracted from the article]