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
Patients aged under 18.
Patients unable to understand an informed consent.
Patients with chronic pain disorder.
Patients with sigmoid fistulas