Complicated diverticular disease: Position statement on outpatient management, Hartmann's procedure, laparoscopic peritoneal lavage and laparoscopic approach. Consensus document of the Spanish Association of Coloproctology and the Coloproctology Section of the Spanish Association of Surgeons. / Enfermedad diverticular complicada: toma de posición sobre tratamiento ambulatorio, intervención de Hartmann, lavado-drenaje peritoneal y cirugía laparoscópica. Documento de consenso de la Asociación Española de Coloproctología y Sección de Coloproctología de la Asociación Española de Cirujanos.

ABSTRACT

The Spanish Association of Coloproctology (AECP) and the Coloproctology Section of the Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC), propose this consensus document about complicated diverticular disease that could be used for decision-making. Outpatient management, Hartmann's procedure, laparoscopic peritoneal lavage, and the role of a laparoscopic approach in colonic resection are exposed.