Open or Laparoscopic Treatment: Differences and Outcomes.

Surgical treatment of diverticulitis is still characterized by high morbidity and mortality. Surgical approach evolved from the early 20th century with 3-stage laparotomy to colon resection with primary anastomosis. In the last 2 decades, laparoscopic colectomy has been applied to elective and emergency setting of diverticular disease. Recently, laparoscopic lavage and drainage has been used to treat purulent peritonitis. All those modalities of treatment have been discussed and pointed pros and cons.