A Ten-Year Audit of Perforated Sigmoid Diverticulitis: Highlighting the Outcomes of Laparoscopic Lavage

Laparoscopic washout is an emerging technique that is particularly applicable to the management of Hinchey III perforated peritonitis. Short- and long-term problems exist with the technique that may be overcome with further improvement in technique and case selection. Resection and radiological drainage remain widely used in managing perforated sigmoid diverticulitis.