Assessment of the quality of online patient-oriented information on robotic colorectal surgery.

With advances in modern medicine, there is a constant need for accurate and up-to-date readily available information online to ensure patients are well-equipped for informed decision making. This study sets out to analyze websites that provide patient-centered information on robotic colorectal surgery. Three search engines (Google, Yahoo and Firefox) were used with search terms 'robotic colorectal surgery' and the first 20 results on each platform assessed.

Sigmoid Diverticulitis in a Tight Spot: An Atypical Presentation Within a Ventral Hernia.

Ventral hernia and acute diverticulitis may present with similar symptoms posing difficulty in clinical diagnosis. Rarely, complicated sigmoid diverticulitis is found within an irreducible ventral hernia sac in the emergency setting. Intraoperative decision on the appropriate surgical option depends on the surgeon's experience and the patient's clinical state.