Robotic versus Laparoscopic Colectomy for Diverticulitis A Multicenter Observational Prospective Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for treating diverticular disease, a condition affecting the colon. This prospective multicenter study aims to determine if robotic colectomy reduces the need to switch to open surgery compared to laparoscopic surgery. The study also examines differences in complications during and after surgery, hospital stay length, and patient outcomes up to one year after treatment. The study includes two groups of patients undergoing elective or delayed urgent minimally invasive surgery for left-sided diverticular disease. One group receives robotic left colectomy, and the other undergoes laparoscopic left colectomy, both considered standard care depending on surgeon or institutional experience. Data collection spans one year with follow-up extending to two years to monitor surgical outcomes and recovery. Participants will provide information on their health and surgical experiences through a secure database accessible via mobile devices. Researchers will track demographics, surgical details, complications within 30 days after surgery, time to return to work, and one-year post-surgery outcomes. The primary outcome is the rate of conversion to open surgery within one year, with secondary measures including operative time, complications, hospital stay duration, and overall recovery. The study follows ethical standards and plans to share findings through scientific publications and presentations.

RObotic Versus LAparoscopic Colectomy for DIverticulitis.