Surgery improves quality of life in patients with recurrent diverticulitis
This systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that surgery for recurrent diverticulitis may enhance long-term quality of life compared to conservative treatment. Although associated with risks, surgical intervention resulted in higher SF-36 and GIQLI scores and fewer recurrences. These findings advocate for considering surgery in patients with ongoing or recurrent diverticulitis to potentially alleviate symptoms and enhance overall well-being.
Removing the rectal tumor and liver spread in one operation did not clearly raise complications or hurt survival compared with two separate operations, a French national study found.
A Japanese randomized trial found that a 14-day schedule of trifluridine-tipiracil plus bevacizumab keeps patients with metastatic colorectal cancer alive as long as the standard 28-day schedule, with far less toxicity.
