Preoperative vs. Postoperative Bowel Function and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Elective Sigmoidectomy vs. Conservative Management for Recurrent Uncomplicated Diverticulitis (FRESCO-Trial)
The decision to perform a surgical intervention or not after recovery from repeated uncomplicated episodes of acute diverticulitis remains controversial and the literature shows different conflicting approaches based on low-quality evidence.The goal of this trial is to achieve a better understanding of the impact of surgery on bowel function and QoL in patients with recurrent uncomplicated sigmoid diverticulitis in order to develop treatment guidelines.
• Patients with recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis and surgical indication for sigmoid resection
• Patients with recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis and non-surgical indication for conservative management
• Confirmation of at least one episode of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis in computed tomography