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How long are you in the hospital after diverticulitis surgery?

I am a 55 year old female. I want to know how long are you in the hospital after diverticulitis surgery?

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Normally, 3-7 days, it depends on the extent of the Surgery performed.
It depends on if the surgery is done electively or emergently or if it was performed as an open surgery or minimally invasive one. Patients may stay in the hospital on average anywhere between 1-7 days.
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