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ArticleJournal of minimally invasive surgery2026

Minimally invasive surgery for diverticulitis: a single-center retrospective study in the United States focusing on splenic flexure mobilization in elective sigmoid colectomy.

William N Doyle, Ashley J Alden, Jetsen A Rodriguez-Silva, Jin Kim, Sharan Poonja, Melissa A Kendall, Kaylee Smith, Carolina Martinez, Allen Chudzinski, Lisa Moudgill and 3 more

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13 authors.

William N DoyleDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0009-0004-5967-9860
Ashley J AldenDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0009-0007-8920-2467
Jetsen A Rodriguez-SilvaDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-1855-7678
Jin KimDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4373-1431
Sharan PoonjaDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1682-7980
Melissa A KendallDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0009-0005-9671-1484
Kaylee SmithDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.
Carolina MartinezDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.
Allen ChudzinskiDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2877-3772
Lisa MoudgillDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0009-0004-0452-8395
Paul CavallaroDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3594-5453
Jorge E MarcetDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3728-8741
Robert D BennettDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1336-970X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: Splenic flexure mobilization (SFM) is occasionally utilized during sigmoidectomy to facilitate a tension-free colorectal anastomosis. Present literature regarding its use, safety, and efficacy predominantly evaluates traditional laparoscopic vs. open techniques, thus not adequately representing the current minimally invasive surgical landscape. Methods: This retrospective cohort analysis evaluated SFM during sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease via traditional laparoscopic, single-incision laparoscopic, and robotic techniques at a United States academic institution from 2019 to 2022. Primary outcomes were the rate of SFM, independent predictors, and short-term outcomes. Results: A total of 117 patients underwent sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis by six colorectal surgeons, of whom 27 underwent SFM. SFM was associated with higher rates of complicated diverticulitis (85.2% vs. 46.7%, Conclusion: Routine SFM can be considered in minimally invasive sigmoidectomy for complicated diverticulitis without significant impact on 30-day morbidity/mortality regardless of surgical approach and may be anticipated preoperatively, particularly when a fistula is present.

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ColectomyDiverticulitisLaparoscopyRobotic surgical procedures

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PMID41847787
PMCPMC13006758

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