This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Comparing laparoscopic elective sigmoid resection with conservative treatment in improving quality of life of patients with diverticulitis. The Laparoscopic Elective Sigmoid Resection Following Diverticulitis (LASER) randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2021; 156: 129-136.
Published: 4th November 2021
Authors: Santos A, Mentula P, Pinta T, Ismael S, Rautio T, Juusela R et al.
Conclusion
This study included 72 patients analysed six months after randomization. Two patients in each group had recurrent diverticulitis. Quality of life was better in the patients who had surgery: mean GI QoL index was 11.96 points better, P=0.005.
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