Abstract:Objective: Laparoscopic surgery for diverticular colovesical fistula (CVF) is technically challenging, and the incidence of conversion to open surgery (COS) is high. The aims of this study were to review our experience with laparoscopic surgery for diverticular CVF and to identify preoperative risk factors for COS. Results: This was a single institution, retrospective, observational study of 11 patients who had undergone laparoscopic sigmoid colon resection with fistula resection for diverticular CVF from 2014… Show more
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