Restoration of bowel continuity after surgery for acute perforated diverticulitis: should Hartmann’s procedure be considered a one‐stage procedure?

Abstract

Reversal of HP should only be performed by an experienced colorectal surgeon, preferably performing a stapled anastomosis, or probably not be performed at all, as it is accompanied by high postoperative morbidity and even mortality. It is important that these findings are taken in account for when performing primary emergency surgery for acute perforated diverticulitis.