Usefulness of the Participation of Surgeons Certified by the Endoscopic Surgical Skill Qualification System in Laparoscopic Surgeryfor Hinchey Stage I and II Colonic Diverticulitis

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the short-term outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for Hinchey Stage I and II colonic diverticulitis performed by certified versus non-certified surgeons.
• Comparative analysis of surgical outcomes between two groups: certified and non-certified surgeons.
• Patients diagnosed with Hinchey Stage I and II diverticulitis were selected for laparoscopic surgery.
• Assessment of postoperative recovery and complications within a short-term period.
• Certified surgeons showed better postoperative recovery rates compared to non-certified surgeons.
• The incidence of complications was lower in surgeries performed by certified surgeons.
• Overall surgical success rates were higher when procedures were conducted by qualified surgeons.