Purpose The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the optimal time point of elective
sigmoidectomy regarding the intraoperative and postoperative course in diverticular …

Purpose The question of whether immunosuppressed (IS) patients should be offered
elective sigmoidectomy following a single episode of diverticulitis is controversial. We …

Background and Objectives: Sigmoid resection still bears a considerable risk of
complications. The primary aim was to evaluate and incorporate influencing factors of …

Purpose Appendicitis, characterized by inflammation of the vermiform appendix, is a
common abdominal emergency necessitating appendectomy. Recent evidence suggests a …

Background This study aims to evaluate the current rates and outcomes of minimally
invasive versus open surgery for colonic diverticular disease in Germany, using a …

Purpose There has been a shift towards elective resection for recurrent or complicated
diverticular disease to prevent recurrent episodes of diverticulitis. Our study aims to compare …