
LAPLAND - Laparoscopic peritoneal lavage for generalized peritonitis due to perforated diverticulitis
Enrollment ended: December 31, 2012 @ 16:46:49 UTC
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCTxxxxxx
Trial sponsor: iCore
Rationale:
The standard approach to generalized peritonitis due to perforated diverticulitis involves open surgery and diversion of faecal content. This study will assess the feasibility of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage.
Purpose:
This randomized clinical trial studies laparoscopic lavage to compare it to standard resectional surgery (Hartmann’s operation) in perforated diverticulitis
Trial type: Interventional
Allocation: Randomised
Inclusion Criteria: Confirmed diverticulitis
Exclusion Criteria: Patients under 18 years of age.
Previous surgery for diverticular disease
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