Acute Diverticulitis: Surgical Management

The management of acute diverticulitis is a constantly evolving field. Diverticular disease can range from mild abdominal pain to severe disease with perforation and sepsis. Due to this wide spectrum of presentation, management must be tailored to the individual. Treatment options vary from medical management to laparoscopic lavage to colectomy to appropriately treat the patient. The surgeon is responsible in assessing the necessity of surgery for patients who not only present acutely, but for those who have recovered and may need planning for possible recurrences. This chapter will review the current recommendations for the surgical management of acute diverticulitis. (C) 2020 Published by Elsevier Inc.