Patrick AMBROSETTI | WebSurg, the online university of IRCAD

Elective laparoscopic colectomy for diverticular disease: a plea for the standardization of the procedure

In this key lecture, Dr. Ambrosetti details different points of the elective laparoscopic approach for diverticular disease and focuses on the importance of IMA preservation.

Elective laparoscopic colectomy for diverticular disease: a plea for the standardization of the procedure

In this key lecture, Dr. Ambrosetti details different points of the elective laparoscopic approach for diverticular disease and focuses on the importance of IMA preservation.

Elective surgery for diverticular disease

Elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis is feasible and safe. The complication and mortality rates are similar to those observed after open procedures. In this lecture, Professor Ambrosetti presents the current indications for elective surgery for diverticular disease.

Elective surgery for diverticular disease

Elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis is feasible and safe. The complication and mortality rates are similar to those observed after open procedures. In this lecture, Professor Ambrosetti presents the current indications for elective surgery for diverticular disease.

Technical aspects of laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease

Laparoscopic surgery offers less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, and improved quality of life. In this lecture, Professor Ambrosetti presents the indications for an open approach.

Technical aspects of laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease

Laparoscopic surgery offers less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, and improved quality of life. In this lecture, Professor Ambrosetti presents the indications for an open approach.

After successful conservative treatment of acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis: where is the surgeon?

In this lecture, Dr. Patrick Ambrosetti discusses the incidence of left-sided colonic diverticulitis (with CT-scan data) and presents the results of his perspective study, and reviews the literature.

After successful conservative treatment of acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis: where is the surgeon?

In this lecture, Dr. Patrick Ambrosetti discusses the incidence of left-sided colonic diverticulitis (with CT-scan data) and presents the results of his perspective study, and reviews the literature.

Colorectal anastomotic stenosis after elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease

Anastomotic stenosis is a poorly understood and under-examined complication of gastrointestinal surgery. In this lecture, Dr. Patrick Ambrosetti presents his experience with colorectal anastomotic stenosis after elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease.

Colorectal anastomotic stenosis after elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease

Anastomotic stenosis is a poorly understood and under-examined complication of gastrointestinal surgery. In this lecture, Dr. Patrick Ambrosetti presents his experience with colorectal anastomotic stenosis after elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease.

Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for acute diverticulitis (Hinchey stage IIb)

The video "Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for acute diverticulitis (Hinchey stage IIb)" authored by J Leroy and J Marescaux is analysed by P Ambrosetti, sharing in this way his own personal experience and highlighting the different surgical approaches available with tips and tricks.

J Leroy, P Ambrosetti

Surgical intervention

Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for acute diverticulitis (Hinchey stage IIb)

The video "Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for acute diverticulitis (Hinchey stage IIb)" authored by J Leroy and J Marescaux is analysed by P Ambrosetti, sharing in this way his own personal experience and highlighting the different surgical approaches available with tips and tricks.

What kind of control do you achieve after anastomosis?

What are the major rules to comply with for a good exposure of the operative field?

What are the major rules for correct trocar positioning?

What are the safety rules to perform anastomosis?

What are your limits of vascular resection in case of sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis?