Diverticulitis Surgery
treatments
Got questions about surgery?
Revolution Health
Wondering why Diverticulitis surgery is needed and how well the procedure actually works? Find answers here, as well as what to think about when considering an operation.
What to expect from surgery
Surgery Info
This is a great article outlining Diverticulitis surgery of the colon. Find out what the procedure is, the risks involved and what to expect before and after surgery.
Surgery basics
NIH
Download this quick reference guide to surgical treatments for Diverticulitis. This is a great article that presents the basics of surgery that everyone will understand.
Surgical care
eMedicine
Lengthy overview provides a fairly useful section on diverticulitis surgery and other treatments like medication.
Watch an actual operation
OR Live Medline Plus
View this hour long video on doctors performing laproscopic sigmoid colectomy, a diverticulitis surgery. If you're too squeamish, read the PDF file transcript instead.
overview
Introducing treatment
A Healthy Me
Learn the basics of diverticulitis surgery with this useful overview.
Brief overview helps you understand the diverticulitis surgery partial colectomy. Take advantage of the nice information sheet that makes a great print-out.
alternatives
Surgery is always a big decision. If you're thinking about Diverticulitis surgery, then you should first take a look at alternative therapies that may help your symptoms.
Treatment through diet
FOX News
Dr. Manny has some great suggestions for how to eat well and keep your Diverticulitis symptoms down. If you are considering surgery, have you looked at your diet first?
Prevention with diet
Diet Bites
To avoid diverticulitis surgery and the condition in general, it's vital to eat a high fiber diet. Consult this list of options and sample menu.
Is surgery always necessary?
Everyday Health
Dr. Mark Babyatsky answers whether diverticulitis surgery is essential for recovery. If you've got a question for the doc, you can submit it here!

