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
Laparoscopic lavage is feasible and safe for the treatment of perforated diverticulitis with purulent peritonitis: the first results from the randomized controlled trial DILALA. Ann Surg 2016; 263: 117-122.
Published: 8th March 2016
Authors: Angenete E, Thornell A, Burcharth J, Pommergaard H-C, Skullman S, Bisgaard T et al. et al.
Conclusion
After initial diagnostic laparoscopy to exclude perforation, 83 patients were randomized. Postoperative morbidity and mortality were similar, but those who had laparoscopic lavage had quicker operations and shorter hospital stay.
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