Current Trends in the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis.

Acute diverticulitis represents a significant disease burden in the United States and developed world. This article examines current trends in the treatment of acute diverticulitis and concentrates on the utility of antibiotics in acute uncomplicated cases managed in the outpatient setting. The literature was reviewed for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to discern the best practice and recommendations for antibiotics for diverticulitis.

Robotic Sigmoidectomy for Diverticular Disease.

Historically, colon resection was recommended after one episode of complicated diverticulitis. However, current trends favor a more individualized approach. This review examines elective sigmoidectomy for complicated diverticulitis as well as robotic approaches for diverticular disease.

Less Is () More: Laparoscopic Peritoneal Lavage and Drainage for Diverticulitis.

Laparoscopic lavage and drainage (LLD) emerged as an alternative to Hartmann's procedure (HP) for patients with diverticulitis and uncontained perforation. Although initially popular as a less invasive approach, its use in modern practice is in question. This summary will review the available literature to show techniques, outcomes, and indications.

Non-Cardiac Perioperative Mortality Factors at a Single Urban Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

The Veterans affairs (VA) surgical quality improvement program was established to evaluate the quality of VA surgical care to over nine million United States Veterans. Patient demographics vary by region, with urban areas correlating with higher mortality rates. This study attempts to determine the factors associated with 30-day mortality at a single VA medical center in an urban setting.

Perioperative Transfusions in Veterans Following Noncardiac Procedures.

Perioperative blood transfusions are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Each surgical specialty is associated with unique operative variables. Moreover, transfusion rates vary across specialty.