Lending a hand: The utility of hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery in diverticulitis with fistula
Current guidelines recommend elective colectomy for the management of diverticulitis-associated fistulas. These cases present considerable operative challenges, and surgical approaches and fistula tract management vary widely. Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery offers the benefits of minimally invasive surgery while maintaining the tactile advantages of open surgery. This study aims to evaluate outcomes of hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery colectomy for diverticulitis-associated fistulas, fistula tract, and urinary catheter management.