Specialties
Diverticular Disease
Diverticular Disease
Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon in London
Most diverticular disease results from small, bulging pouches (diverticula) that form in the wall of the colon and can become inflamed or infected, causing pain, fever, and changes in bowel habits. Diverticular disease surgery is an advanced treatment option that removes the affected section of the colon to treat symptoms, prevent recurrent episodes, and reduce long-term complications.
Mr Nikhil Pawa is a specialist in treating diverticular disease, utilizing advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques to address and manage this complex condition.
Benefits of Diverticular Disease Surgery
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Relieves Chronic Abdominal Pain
Removing the diseased section of the colon eliminates the source of persistent pain and cramping.
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Prevents Recurrent Infections
Surgery stops repeated episodes of diverticulitis, reducing the need for hospital admissions and antibiotics.
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Minimally Invasive Options
Laparoscopic and robotic techniques use small incisions, leading to less pain, smaller scars, and faster recovery.
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Reduces Risk of Complications
Elective surgery prevents serious complications like abscesses, perforations, fistulas, and bowel blockages.
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Shorter Hospital Stay
Enhanced recovery pathways mean most patients go home sooner, with fewer complications compared to emergency surgery.
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Restores Normal Bowel Function
After removing the affected segment and reconnecting healthy bowel, most patients return to normal, regular bowel habits.
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Performed by a Global Expert
Mr. Nikhil Pawa, renowned for innovation in colorectal surgery, brings extensive expertise in minimally invasive diverticular disease surgery.
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Long-Term Quality of Life
Patients report excellent long-term outcomes, sustained relief from symptoms, and a high quality of life after treatment.
Our Process
Specialist Consultation
Your journey begins with a thorough consultation with Mr Nikhil Pawa, where your symptoms, medical history, and previous episodes of diverticulitis are carefully reviewed.
Advanced Imaging
We arrange high-resolution CT scans or colonoscopy to examine the extent of diverticular disease, assess inflammation, and rule out other conditions. These results help confirm the diagnosis and plan the precise surgical approach.
Tailored Surgical Planning
If you are a candidate for surgery, we create a personalised plan to remove the cancerous section of the bowel using the most appropriate technique, tailored to your specific condition.
Surgery and Recovery
The procedure (laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy or left hemicolectomy) is performed through small incisions whenever possible. Most patients benefit from enhanced recovery protocols.
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FAQs
It is a surgical procedure where the affected section of the colon containing diverticula is removed, and the healthy ends are reconnected. This is called a colectomy.
The procedure involves removing the segment of colon with diverticula (usually the sigmoid colon) and rejoining the healthy ends. This eliminates the source of pain and prevents future episodes of diverticulitis.
Diverticular disease surgery is used to treat recurrent diverticulitis (two or more episodes), complicated diverticulitis (abscess, perforation, fistula, or obstruction), and chronic, persistent symptoms that affect quality of life.
Surgery offers a permanent cure, prevents recurrent infections, eliminates the need for repeated antibiotics and hospital admissions, and removes the risk of emergency complications like perforation.
You may be a candidate if you have had two or more episodes of diverticulitis, one severe episode with complications, or chronic symptoms that do not respond to medical treatment. A detailed CT scan and consultation with Mr Nikhil Pawa will confirm this.
Most patients return home within 3–5 days. Normal light activities can resume within 2–3 weeks, with a full recovery typically achieved by 4–6 weeks. Enhanced recovery protocols help speed up healing.
Diverticular Disease Surgery in London
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