Omental Torsion after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Mimicking Appendicitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Introduction. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is a common procedure in obesity surgery. The aim of an antecolic approach is to reduce the rate of internal herniation.

Gastrointestinal quality of life after laparoscopic-assisted sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease.

Purpose: Laparoscopic-assisted sigmoidectomy is a widely applied technique in the operative treatment of diverticular disease. Treatment guidelines recommend operation of complicated diverticulitis and after recurrent attacks of uncomplicated diverticulitis. These guidelines have become subject to controversy.

Timing of rectosigmoid resection for diverticular disease: the patient's view.

Aim: The study aimed to determine the patient's view on the timing of elective resection for sigmoid diverticulitis.

Method: A questionnaire was answered by 162 (69%) of 236 consecutive patients who had a resection of the rectosigmoid for diverticulitis from July 2002 to August 2005. Patients (n=45) having resection at or after the first inflammatory attack were excluded, leaving 117 eligible for analysis.