Technical Principles in Elective Surgical Treatment of Left Colon Diverticular Disease: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Left colon diverticular disease (LCDD) is prevalent in the aging populations of industrialized countries, with many patients requiring surgery. Elective surgery decisions should consider individual health conditions and quality of life. Typically, surgery is recommended six weeks after an acute episode. This scoping review, following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, analyzed the literature on elective LCDD surgery, focusing on inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) ligation, splenic flexure mobilization (SFM), surgical approach, and extent of resection. The databases searched included PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library up to May 2025. Twenty studies met the inclusion criteria: 2 randomized trials (RCTs), 6 systematic reviews, 3 prospective studies, and 9 retrospective cohorts. The findings suggest prese

SUBMITTER: Amodio LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12733411 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature