Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I ...

Elective sigmoid resection for patients with recurrent, complicated, or persistent painful diverticulitis yielded a better quality of life and prevented recurrences compared with nonsurgical ...

Four-year results found diverticulitis recurred in 16% of the surgery group versus 92% of the those who received conservative treatment. In patients who opted for surgery later, the major ...

I am considering having sigmoid surgery. Five years ago, I had pancreatic cancer. I have also had multiple episodes of ...

How does laparoscopic surgery compare with open surgery for elective procedures in patients with diverticulitis? The investigators conducted a randomized trial that compared the results of 54 patients ...

The prevalence and risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) is low among most patients with diverticulitis, but it is higher in patients with complicated diverticulitis, according to a new study. Colonoscopy ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Colorectal cancer risk was lower in patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis vs. those undergoing routine ...

Digestive health is not something most people think about until there is a problem. One common condition that affects the colon, particularly as we age, is diverticulitis. While the name may sound ...

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians treat diseases of the intestinal tract, colon and rectum. Oliver ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A nagging cramp low in your belly. A wave of nausea that throws off your day. A fever that sneaks up without warning. On their own ...

These physicians treat diseases of the intestinal tract, colon and rectum. Laila Rashidi, M.D.: anorectal disorders, minimally invasive surgery; MultiCare colon and rectal surgery, Allenmore Medical ...