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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2004; 17(3): 187-193
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-832701
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Laparoscopic Management of Diverticular Disease

Sergio Larach1
  • 1Department of Surgery, Colon and Rectal Disease Center, University of Florida, Orlando, Florida
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25 August 2004 (online)

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Laparoscopy surgery has achieved wide acceptance for the treatment of benign disease of the colon. A review of the literature regarding the indications, surgical technique, and outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for diverticular disease is presented.

KEYWORDS

Laparoscopy - colectomy - diverticulitis - diverticular disease - sigmoidectomy

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Sergio LarachM.D. 

Colon and Rectal Disease Center, Florida Medical Plaza

2501 N. Orange Ave., #309, S Tower

Orlando, FL 32804

Email: swlarach@aol.com