The decision to perform a surgical intervention or not after recovery from repeated uncomplicated episodes of acute diverticulitis remains controversial and the literature shows different conflicting approaches based on low-quality evidence.The goal of this trial is to achieve a better understanding of the impact of surgery on bowel function and QoL in patients with recurrent uncomplicated sigmoid diverticulitis in order to develop treatment guidelines.
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Change in grade of fecal incontinence incontinence score
Timeframe: change from baseline to 12 months after intervention
Change in grade of constipation
Timeframe: change from baseline to 12 months after intervention